Issue 50 - November 2015

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Masculine Mental Health

Dundee’s Culture on a Student Budget

Masculinity itself has been

Dundee is quickly gaining a

culturally defined through the

reputation for being a city of

separation of emotions that

culture, and we as students

we have defined as feminine.

are in the unique position of having it on our doorstep.

ISSUE 50 Andrew Stewart - Editor in Chief: Issue 46 | March 2015 – Present

Editors

I began my journey with The Magdalen back in November 2014 (Issue 43) as Science

Editor in Chief

Editor, after a spur of the moment interest in journalism, with my first article being a

Andrew Stewart

rather controversial one named ‘Ebola: Should We Be Scared?’ Now here I sit on my 5th issue as Editor in Chief contemplating not just my own history with this incredible

Deputy Editors

magazine, but also the history of the hugely talented people that came before me.

Kate McAuliffe JB Fyfe

Very early on in my run as Editor in Chief, it dawned on me, through my superb math skills, that the task of creating the 50th Issue would fall to my team and I. A terrifying

Art & Entertainment Editors

prospect, yet an exciting one… How were we going to tackle this huge task? How do

Patrick O’Donnell

we pay homage to the years of hard work and the people that have gone into making

Francesca Reid

the magazine what it is today?

Community Editor The best solution to these questions was to simply carry on and take pride in what we

Hannah Baird

are doing. With every new issue, we publish new writers, new designers and gain new readers. With every new issue we continue the original purpose of providing students a

Current Affairs Editor

space for their talent and voice. With every new issue we take one step closer to being

Euan Forbes

the best damn magazine we can be.

Design Editor I am just one of many in a long line of Editors from now, all the way back to the

Hazel Wyllie

magazine’s early days in 2007. We knew we had to contact all of the old ‘Chiefs’ (not an easy task, some serious Facebook stalking was done) and ask them to write a letter,

Enterprise Editor

to celebrate not just the magazine’s success, but also the hard work of their team and

Vladimir Ghita

themselves.

Fashion Editor We must commend the section editors, contributors and designers that have put

Sarah Doig

their heart and soul into this beautiful collection of talent. The cumulative efforts of everyone who has worked on the magazine over the years have brought us to where

Lifestyle Editor

we are today. This 50th issue is a celebration, not just for us Editors in Chief, but also

Lauren Copeland

for each and every one of you.

Opinion Editor So readers, I thank you for picking up this very special edition of The Magdalen

JB Fyfe

Magazine, and in doing so, being part of our history.

Science Editor Once again I shall end my letter with a quote, this month from Harvey Mackay. Take

Victor Chamosa Pino

a minute to consider the real meaning of the message and how it applies to your life, because stopping to celebrate even the smallest of successes is a lesson that everyone

Sports Editor

should learn to do.

Alasdair Hooper

“A great accomplishment shouldn’t be the end of the road, just the starting point for

Social Media Manager

the next leap forward.”

Molly Barnes

What will your next leap be? Here’s to the future and another 50 issues (at least)!

ISSUE 50 Dominic Younger - Editor in Chief: Issue 42 | October 2014 – Issue 46 | March 2015 I began my fleeting courtship in campus journalism with a barely passable justification for freedom of speech, which pushed my mentor, and then Editor in Chief, Danielle to urge me beyond the hedonistic hedgerows of Heathfield, venturing up to Ninewells and covering more investigative pieces; namely how much I would save if I didn’t drink like my first year life depended upon it.

Moving onwards and upwards I was lucky enough to be part of, and lead, an incredible team during 2014/15. We were determined to hoist the ol’Magdalen up from its hypothetical bootstraps and boldly go where it had never been before.

With a dedicated team of editors, writers and designers, we managed to squeeze out a few cheeky editions, notably one with a bloody heart on the front, and others with illustrations from some of DJCAD’s finest designers and artists. We began the Creative Writing and Science sections, hosted a formidable launch party and even began to have meetings in the pub.

Despite all of that, what I will remember most from The Magdalen is how much it has taught me. I now love every inch of the publishing process. From the sprouting kernel of creativity, to the often mind numbing dimensions of a spine (I won’t forget in a hurry), holding the newest edition of the magazine, rammed together by wit or will, is a treasure and one that I will hold on to for a very long time.

I have loved that fresh feeling so much that I haven’t even left. Following on from my time with the Magdalen, I had the pleasure to become the VP of Communications and Campaigns at DUSA, fostering the media folk, physically pushing them into unknown territory and also having the pleasure to publish the Magdalen alongside my friend and compadre Andrew. To those who manage to get the 100th edition out, in whatever form this magazine is by then, don’t forget us old editors, we have a special space in our heart for this old rag.

It’s been emotional.

Danielle Ames - Editor in Chief: Issue 35 | May 2013 – Issue 41 | March 2014 Adulthood is a myth.

Which I’ve blatantly proved by yet again waiting until the day before this letter is due to write it. However I believe it representative -- not once during my length of editorship did I manage to set fingertips to keyboard one day earlier.

In short, my time at the Magdalen was exhausting, difficult, time-consuming, and hands-down one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had, with particular thanks to the nutcases I shared an office with.

What made the bags under the eyes all worthwhile?

That time we managed to get a whole school up in arms (reckon the art school’s learned to take a joke yet? ...nah), or that time during a Freshers Week interview one of our reporters asked Andy and Francis from Made in Chelsea when they lost their virginity, or that time I won Come Dine With Media with a menu of beer battered halloumi and double bacon cheeseburgers (I can feel Craig rolling his eyes, two years later and she’s still on about it -- come on guys, bragging rights have no expiration date).

So here’s to The Magdalen, shots all around, Happy Birthday and hope it’s a messy one, now get back to the desk, after all, we’re on deadline.

ISSUE 50 Finlay Craig - Editor in Chief: Issue 22 | May 2011 – Issue 28 | March 2012 Over the last 4 years, I have reflected frequently and fondly on my time as Editor. I met and worked with an extraordinary group of people. I learned a lot about myself and how to work with others. More importantly perhaps though, I was part of something bigger than myself, and I can’t thank those who were around me enough.

Readers - this magazine in your hands was produced by people just like you, for you. I compel you to share this with your friends and classmates, engage with Andrew and his team, and contribute your opinion too.

Andrew (your current Editor-in-chief) - keep up your excellent start. Stay true to this being ‘Dundee University Students’ Magazine’. Keep surrounding yourself in great people, particularly those who need a break or an opportunity, including those outside of the University.

Writers, Editors, Designers, Proof Readers, Photographers and all other team members - this is your chance to be part of something you can really influence. Support each other, challenge each other, and take pride in the great things you can achieve together.

Beth Shackley - Editor in Chief: Issue 15 |March 2010 – Issue 21 | March 2011 When I first started writing for the Magdalen, it was still basically a toddler. My super keenness led me to being Assistant Editor to the great and powerful Natalie, and together we drop-shadowed our way to magazine glory. After a year I became Editor.

Throughout all of my time with the Magdalen, I was blown away by the incredible amount of dedication. More than any other experience I’ve had, it gave me a chance to work with the best weirdos people and contribute to something magical.

It’s been a genuine pleasure being part of the development of the Magdalen into the professional magazine it is today.

Natalie Coupar - Editor in Chief: Issue 9 | February 2009 – Issue 14 | February 2010 There was a running joke in my previous workplace that everyone I came across graduated from Dundee University.

From journalists at national newspapers to staffers for politicians, many of the people I cut my teeth with as Editor of the Magdalen had gained skills that allowed them to launch a career in writing, design and PR.

In 2007, the magazine was in its very early days. Based in a freezing cold office facing the campus green, we were a small team with a passion for music, politics and the arts. But we had next to no design experience (as dusty old editions will prove!). Over the years we established a Memorandum of Understanding with DUSA, which ensured the financial future for the magazine. This would in turn establish the magazine as an unrivalled opportunity for hundreds of students to gain real experience in journalism at Dundee Uni.

Nearly a decade on, I’m delighted to see the magazine continue to go from strength to strength. Its design has been vastly improved by the design students who have applied their skills to its pages, its content by students from across campus getting involved and hopefully, as a result, its readership is continuing to go from strength to strength.

ISSUE 50 Lauren Bennie - Editor in Chief: Issue 1 | September 2007 – Issue 8 | November 2008 Writing for The Magdalen began on a laptop at home on the Perth Road. Submitting the odd article for issues (which have yet to make the online “light of day” publications) quickly escalated into contribution drafting on a desktop PC in the corner of the VPC’s office on DUSA’s Level 4.

It was clear from my SRC days that The Magdalen needed to break the chains of Airlie Place bureaucracy. There was no way the student voice could be an independent one buried in the bowels of DUSA Exec offices. So it was a big day when I secured pokey wee Room 1.01 in the Microcentre on campus.

We were growing and it was ours. There were small wins at first. A kettle, a phone line, a sofa, a Mac laptop. I considered these “wins” because they didn’t need to come out of my precarious £8k budget - at the time not secured by the MoU that would follow under Andrew Smith’s DUSA Presidency.

Ten years on, it’s overwhelming to see how far The Magdalen has come since my term as the first Editor - the number of pages, related media events and increased printing costs for example. What hasn’t changed is the role the student body plays in ensuring both The Magdalen and DUSA remains relevant to their most valued consumers. You fill the 2500-capacity venue 3 times per week, you have the voice, you have the power and the skills to demand more from the services DUSA provides and not just on the commercial side of the business.

Activism aside, what strikes me is the similarity of the issues still pertinent to the student body. Austerity, political apathy, lack of student representation, people and planet issues, and of course, the winning Halloween costume. In Issue 49, Larissa Kathleen Kennel writes about the benefits of “growing meat, not killing it.” For Issue 5 back in February 2008, Richard Hawting was bringing us staggering statistics such as a vegan driving a 4X4 emits lower greenhouse gas emission than a meat eater cycling a bike… some things never change eh.

When Illustrator Nick Cocozza came on board in late 2008 I began to realise the impact DoJ students could have on the design, style and voice of The Magdalen. Contributions may only have been fleeting in the beginning but Editor-in-Chief Andrew Stewart continues to galvanise the raw (and rare) talent across the campus with 40+ resident designers and a hundred more writers today.

And if it often feels like it’s all for nothing at times, I leave you with this. I recently recruited a member of staff to my team in London who had on their CV, “Student Union Comms Officer” – do not underestimate the experience participating in projects such as The Magdalen can have. Your contributions add value to your future careers tenfold.

10 years have passed since my first year at Dundee. I am beyond proud of the student body’s contributions to the magazine’s achievements.

Congratulations on this your 50th issue of The Magdalen. Here’s to the new year, new content, new Editors and brave new ambitions for the centennial edition!

ISSUE 50 Creative Directors Letter

Designers

Happy Birthday Magdalen!

Creative Director Kenneth Meek

We’ve reached 50 issues and I can’t begin to describe how chuffed I am about this milestone. The editors have really pushed the boat out recently and some of the

Asst Creative Director

articles in this months issue really begin to highlight how necessery a magazine like

Andrew Simpson

this one is.

Designers The same has to be said for the designers. With deadlines approaching, it amazes me

Sarah Duffy

how excellent they have been at taking on articles. It’s been a tough month, but it’s

Fabio Maragno

worth it just to see this publication out on the shelves.

Jill Montgomery Katie Wilkinson

To sign off, I’d like to thank all the past creative directors for laying the foudnations of

Laura Gelston

which this magazine lies. We wouldn’t have hte freedom to design what we want, how

Jodie Robb

we want without you guys.

Monica Dunne Ellen McLean

I sincerely hope you all enjoy this months issue

Erin Docherty Craig Barbour

Kenneth Meek

Alice Farquhar

Creative Director

Kieran Mcmaster Nelly Todorova Zoe Broughton Kevin Biggins Antonia Koutrouza Macario De Los Rios Dominic Younger Maha Ghani

Contributors Join Us! List Alasdair Hooper, Arran Hodgkinson, Calum Wilson, Charlotte Alford, Claudia Cogliati, Francesca Reid, Hannah Baird, Email themagdalen@dusa.co.uk Hazelor Wyllie, Fyfe, Kate McAuliffe, Katie Jowett, Lauren Copeland, Patrick O’Donnell, Ross Pollard, Sarah Doig, go toJB www.themagdalen.co.uk Sarah Witt, Victor Chamosa Pino, 01

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Revenge of the Mummy: Age of Alimony Requiem for a fallen star

Brendan Fraser: once the shining star of the Hollywood

shortly after the production stage of the film, his wife

circuit and a successful leading man in many major

at the time, Afton Smith, filed for divorce. Just as his

Hollywood films such as Journey to the Centre of the

onscreen alter ego, Rick O’Connell, was locked in battle

Earth and the entire Mummy film franchise. However, as of

with a supernatural mummy, Brendan Fraser was going to

2008, his acting career entered into a steep decline, to the

face some mummy problems himself.

point he is now virtually unheard of in the film industry.

With Universal Studios currently planning to remake The

The result of this massively crippled Fraser financially

Mummy franchise, it seems that one of Brendan Fraser’s

as he was forced to pay an ongoing extortionate rate

best acting credits is set to be completely whitewashed

of roughly £562,500 per year in alimony payments. On

into history altogether. So what happened to this relatively

top of that he suffered a severe back injury in 2012 while

talented actor and where did it all go wrong?

trying to clear tree debris from his home, caused by Hurricane Sandy. This obliterated his potential to make big

Overall, Fraser’s decline can be seen as an extreme

earnings, as well as perform his own stunts which he had

Hollywood example of how a star can rise and fall through

previously been able to do. In 2013 he declared poverty

a series of unfortunate events, in this case relating to

and in, an attempt to reduce the payments to his ex-wife,

money. During 2007-2008, The Mummy: Tomb of the

his plea was ultimately rejected.

Dragon Emperor was made and released and, for those of us that actually witnessed the film and liked the previous

With a huge mountain of debt hanging over this once

two, it is fair to say it was absolute tosh. Aside from the

great actor and career prospects hugely depleted, it

fact they changed the lead actress from the previous two

just demonstrates how harsh and lacking in empathy

films, Rachel Weisz, and the son had developed a bizarre

Hollywood can be, even to the stars of our childhood.

Anglo-Aussie-American accent, the whole plotline itself was flawed. Ironically, the decline of the Mummy franchise paralleled that of Brendan’s real-life decline. For in 2007,

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MOVIE MAGIC Measuring 50 issues of the Magdalen through a cinematic lens.

Issue 1: September 2007

Issue 6: March 2008

Issue 10: March 2009

The Magdalen is born and a

We asked ‘How Fair is Fair

It’s a DUSA Election Special,

new adventure begins with

Trade’, while M.I.T students cheat

coinciding with the cinematic

both it and Into the Wild.

their way to the top in 21.

release of Alan Moore’s graphic

Issue 2: October 2007

Issue 7: October 2008

novel masterpiece Watchmen.

Issue 11: September 2009 Envy Corps interview and new

We release our own ‘Student’s Guide

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to the Credit Crunch’ and things get

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We interview Tim Burgess while

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Back when The Magdalen featured

Happy 21st to The Magdalen as

Politics was on our minds as we asked

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we party it out with Paul.

you to Vote Ron, back when the very first Hunger Games hit the big screen.

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Not a time for good decisions.

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Issue 15: March 2010 ‘Skint’, Dundee University’s television

In Current Affairs we look at Libya and Gaddafi, while Terrence Malick took

Geekgasm with the cinematic

on philosophy in The Tree of Life.

release of The Avengers and we

drama, was covered in this issue. I’m sure we all remember that, although it wasn’t quite as successful as Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland reboot.

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Warrior is just released.

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Carpenter’s classic The Thing.

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We asked what was all the fuss with 50

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Cloud Atlas confused us all on screen.

Issue 32: November 2012

of the Law Library and The Twilight The V&A was just in the planning stage

Sage: Breaking Dawn Part 1 is only just

We injected some Christmas cheer

when we looked at it here and The

out, now thankfully long forgotten.

by featuring Dundee’s Olympic

Social Network was still relevant.

Gold Medallist Gregor Mackenzie, as Issue 26: December 2011

Skyfall kept Britain strong in 2012.

Issue 19: November 2010 University woes with an article on

Issue 33: January 2013

We take a closer look at ‘The Cuts Issue’

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We questioned ‘A fair wage for staff

Hallows Part 1 is still in cinemas!

Chipwrecked.

at Dundee Uni?’ as Zero Dark Thirty

Issue 27: February 2012

rode the Oscar fodder line up.

Issue 20: January 2011 We looked at the horror of eVision We asked you if music was a dying

results as cinemas met the horror

art and cinema answers that romance

of The Woman in Black.

certainly is with No Strings Attached.

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Issue 34: February 2013

Issue 40: February 2014

Issue 47: April 2015

We prescribed a ‘Doomsday Guide

Romance blossoms in our ‘Confessions

We asked you if a man could be feminist

to Leaving University’ and Hollywood

of a Speed Dater’ while everything

as Furious 7 blasted testosterone-

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remains awesome in The Lego Movie.

dripping doubt on the question.

Issue 35: May 2013

Issue 41: March 2014

Issue 48: September 2015

The Magdalen produced a list

We got down with Genomic

Euan Forbes asked us if it’s time for

‘Summer Cocktails’ and guide to

Visuals at the same time Russel

a change in our political system as

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Crowe flops in Noah.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt high wire walks between the Twin Towers in The Walk.

in true garish Luhrmann style.

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Issue 49: October 2015

Gone Girl shocked us all as we While we supplied new ideas for

confessed our own view on the darker

We wonder have superhero movies

transforming halls for Freshers, Rush

side of love in ‘The Tinder Games.’

gone too far, while Spectre graces the

was powering onto cinema screens.

silver screen (the third Bond film to Issue 43: November 2014

do so in The Magdalen’s lifetime).

Issue 37: October 2013 We took a look at understanding

Issue 50: November 2015

GTA V, Andy Warhol and Miley’s

Malala Yousafzai, the world’s youngest

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Celebrating our happy fiftieth

entertainment seize the forefront,

Interstellar hit the big screen.

release with the Districts’ final

matching French arthouse flick

Blue is the Warmest Colour.

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Capital in Mocking Jay Part 2.

The Magdalen had its first photography competition as we stepped into Middle

Things get very controversial as we

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explain ‘How to be an Art Student’,

The Battle of the Five Armies.

Kate McAuliffe

coinciding with the perpetually inoffensive international take over that is Disney’s Frozen. See November 2013 wasn’t all that bad for art students.

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A Mini Interview with Sir Dick Five time Laurence Olivier Theatre Award winner, two Time

The session drew to an end, and we moved on to the wine

London Critics Circle Theatre Award, two time London

reception afterwards. Waiting eagerly with my notebook

Evening Standard Theatre Award- Best Director, two time

and pen at the ready, I stood on my toes, making me a

nominee for Tony Awards. All round good guy.

towering 5ft 3 inches, and scanned the crowd to find Sir Richard surrounded by a group, showering him with

Last month I had the privilege of attending a question and

questions and appreciation. I stood back and nervously

answer session with one of theatre and television’s best: Sir

waited for my moment to approach him, during which

Richard Eyre. A kindly, Dickensian looking man, he entered

time I had an interesting, if not bizarre, conversation

the lecture room and the low murmur of voices abruptly

with a man who claimed to be a paranormal activity

hushed to silence. At this point, one overly eager lady sitting

investigator, focusing primarily on UFO sightings. I spotted

in the back row began to clap excitedly, stopping when she

that Sir Richard had escaped his group of fans and quickly

realised no one else was joining her. The session began and

excused myself from my new-found friend. “Francesca,

we heard many fascinating anecdotes from Sir Dick Richard

Entertainment Editor of the student magazine, here at

in which he name dropped stars such as Daniel Day Lewis in

Dundee.” I anxiously began, stopping myself from making

the most humble of ways. Sir Richard also spoke of his love

awful and awkward chat such as “Can I call you Sir Dick?”

of Shakespeare, which makes sense considering he is known

Thankfully, he had already been briefed that I was there to

for his Shakespearian dramatizations both in theatre and on

ask him a few questions and so our mini-interview began:

television. He recalled when he was in Vienna, and visited Freud’s old consulting room, and found that in his office was

FR: What advice would you give to young people hoping to

Shakespeare’s complete works in a glass cabinet. “I have

work in film today? [writing and directing].

nothing to tell the world that Shakespeare hasn’t already.” he quoted the famous neurologist. When asked what draws

RE: It’s a market, and it’s very hard to get into. You write

him to a piece of work, whether it be a script or a play, he

what you want to write then find somebody who is

replied honestly: “Sex and death.”

prepared to take it on. Nowadays it’s much easier than it used to be thanks to high-definition video because you can

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write something and make something with a conventional

and scared - which is very well for me to say with my

camera. So what I would say is make what you want to

past successes but you are judged on what you do in the

make. It may cost you hiring a camera and getting your

present. The past doesn’t count.

friends to help you out but do it - make short films. It’s difficult but get them out there on YouTube etc. Do it. Just

FR: You worked with Colin Firth before he was a household

do it.

name; when you meet new actors is it easy to judge if they will be successful in their careers?

FR: Working in film and TV, have you seen a drastic change in the way things are done from when you first started out?

RE: Yes. You always know. It’s like musical ability; you either have it or you don’t. You can’t bullshit that.

RE: In television I could more or less make what I wanted to make…I could do 75/90 minute films then do exactly what

At this point Sir Richard’s manager interrupted and

I wanted, whereas, now you go through committees and

explained that we had run out of time. She began to

controllers. It’s inconceivable that you could do that sort of

slowly pull him away from me but not before my newly

thing today. It’s much more controlled by people who are

found acquaintance, James the UFO investigator, barged

looking for ratings and their success is measured purely by

in and explained to Sir Richard that I was simply dying for

the size of the audience.

a picture with him. (I wasn’t. I looked unclean.) And so, I stood smiling, biting my tongue due to a bad habit I have,

FR: How do you have confidence in yourself and in your

enhanced by awkward situations, then I bid the gentleman

own work?

farewell, thanking him, and went on my merry way.

RE: We are, all of us, un-self-confident. And you just have

Francesca Reid

to win over your lack of self-confidence. You have to say “I believe in this, I’m going to do this and this is what I want to do.” It’s will over self-confidence. We are all weak

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EXPLORING DUNDEE’S CULTURE

ON A STUDENT BUDGET Dundee is quickly gaining a reputation for being a city of culture, and we as students are in the unique position of having it on our doorstep. So whether it relates to your studies or it is an area of interest, Dundee is sure to have something for you and can also be done on a student budget: The DCA – Art, Cinema, Crafts, Printing and a pint.

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

The Botanic Gardens

Dundee Contemporary Arts, just down

Every year the Art School has a range

The Botanic Gardens are free for all

the road from the University, is a hub

of exhibitions on, be it in the School

University of Dundee students and can

of culture activity and run events for

foyer or the in the Cooper Gallery.

be beautiful no matter the weather.

everyone. With student tickets you

They are all free.

With architecture and design students

can see the latest releases, experience

using the site as an exhibition space, a

a film festival or watch international

The Degree and Masters show is

great coffee shop and a small garden

films. They even have a film quiz once

in May and August, and students

centre, there’s plenty to see.

a month.

showcase their work from their course.

It is definitely not to be missed. The

Want to try printing or a craft? Then

Cooper Gallery is an exhibition space

why not check out one of their

for local projects and a test bed for

craft workshops. Or even enjoy an

experimental process-led works.

afternoon walking around the gallery and exhibitions.

Tin Roof – Dundee Arts collective

The Discovery, the Verdant Works and the HMS Unicorn

The Literary Lock in and Silent Reading Party

Tin Roof is a not-for-profit arts

The Discovery and the Verdant

These intellectual discussions are not

collective housed in a big warehouse

Works are key places to visit if you

to be feared! It’s a bunch of likeminded

just off the University campus. Art

are interested in Dundee’s history. As

individuals getting together and

graduates, current students and local

a student you can get a joint ticket

discussing areas of interest such as

artists come together to create a

which covers both venues for around

books, theories or just about their

community for artists to exhibit, create

£12, allowing you to explore the ship

favourite T.V. show. Both the Lock in

and showcase their work. Their artists

that visited the Antarctic with Captain

and the Silent Reading Party are free

include filmmakers, photographers,

Scott and the Jute Mills which made

to attend and occur once a month at

fashion designers, theatre-set builders

Dundee popular.

local drinking establishments.

and traditional artists. Exhibitions are often free and show a unique insight

So next time you’re trying to impress

to the talent that Dundee has to offer.

your friends and family when they visit, or if you’re just looking for something cheap to do on your day off, why not give these a try?

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DAWN T R UM P O F THE

D

onald Trump is a name that commands both

Despite never holding political office, the most recent

ridicule and praise in equal measure. Whether

polls suggest that he has nearly double the support of his

you are from Dundee or Dallas, it would be

nearest rival Dr Ben Carson. This is a margin of nearly 10%

difficult not to notice the astounding rise of Donald

and solidifies his position as a legitimate candidate. This has

Trump; after two failed attempts to win the nomination

caused commentators not only to seriously consider the

for presidency he has surged past his rivals and now sits

prospect of him winning the Republican Primary but also the

as the front runner for the Republican Party. Trump by

2016 Presidential election. The base of his support is arguably

no means has a conventional beginning in politics and

down to his strong, often controversial opinions. On Mexican

rather than being a veteran politician like nearly all his

immigration, he claimed ‘They’re bringing drugs; They’re

counterparts, his notoriety remains firmly rooted through

bringing crime; They’re rapists,’ and on global warming his

his business empire, extravagant personality and reality

views are just as distorted, claiming the concept ‘was created

TV series The Apprentice.

by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.’ Both these comments garnered a large amount of criticism for its derogatory portrayal of immigrants and denial of the validity of global warming, something that remains one of the most serious challenges to the future of the planet.

However, both these comments have failed to damage his support or his credibility and have in fact displayed the adverse effect: after every contentious comment he makes his support rises, defying political reason and elevating his political profile even further.

Donald Trump is seen by many to provide an air of relief to the overpowering sense of bureaucracy that has become an

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intrinsic part of the American political landscape. So as well as voting for Donald Trump based on his strong Republican views, it also serves as a protest against the establishment that many Americans have become disillusioned with. His greatest asset is the fact that he is an outsider. A candidate who has yet to be tainted by the allure of power from Washington and, as long as he behaves differently from the mainstream politicians, his support is only likely to grow.

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A M ORATORIUM ON

SCIENCE Science has become an increasingly present necessity of modern life, welcomed into schools, homes, farms and factories. Something quite suspect, however, has prevented its uptake by the nationalists that claim to represent the interests of all.

When one conjures an image of the Scottish Government

Given that the Government’s highly esteemed scientific

one might think of independence, anti-austerity politics

panel published a rather flattering review on the specific

or maybe something as magnificent as egalitarianism.

issue of fracking, let us take notice of the decision of the

Nevertheless, it seems as though these lofty goals may have

Scottish Government in response to their findings. The first

in many ways clouded the judgement of our law-trained

action of the First Minister of Scotland was to condemn this

First Minister and her band of unscientific henchmen as

sector pending a further committee decision on the subject

they shun the very sectors that allow Scotland’s economy

of fracking. The scientists were satisfied with the degree of

to flourish as it does. Through careful dissection of recent

research available and wealth of data on fracking conducted

policy decisions on fracking and GM crops, one will not only

in the United States of America, whose economy has greatly

observe but would also be remiss not to take notice of the

benefited from the sector, but the First Minister decided

shameful nature of decisions taken therein.

otherwise. Is this a truthful attempt to avoid calamity or simply another endeavor to avoid responsibility?

Scotland’s flourishing energy sector was at the centre of a misplaced but commonly cited triumph of the Scottish

The scientific panel is also an anomaly that no vigilant

Government through their recent moratorium on fracking.

observer could possibly overlook, given its apparent

The Independent Expert Scientific Panel produced a

incompleteness. The post of chief scientific advisor to Mr.

review of fracking concluding that there could be “positive

Lochhead’s Environmental and Rural Affairs department

economic impacts” and that increased longevity of the

has been vacant since December 2014, along with several

oil and gas sectors in Scotland could provide additional

other important positions on the panel. If the government

benefits with minimal negative impact on the environment.

failed to appoint a Chief Medical Officer, there would be

The primary concern was stated to be the pollution of water

public outrage. What is it about science that the Scottish

supplies and increased seismicity alongside loop-holes in

Government so loathe, enough to behave so neglectfully

current legislation leading to significant problems. However,

towards such a significant body?

the panel found that the “regulatory framework is largely in place” to avoid all of these particularly unlikely eventualities.

Let us not be so hasty perhaps, and observe a more

In summary, the Expert Scientific Panel looked favourably

recent scenario in order to discern whether or not the

on the introduction of fracking in Scotland.

Government’s position has changed significantly.

The new wave of EU ratified, genetically modified

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That is not, certainly, to pardon opposition parties who have

what encouragement is there for young Scots to take up science in a country where modern scientific role models are scarce to say the least?

been of far less assistance to such agenda — pushing party politics rather than real issues — but simply to accentuate a crevasse that has swallowed our parliament into a depth of ignorance in recent years. Yet, despite the opposition’s attempts to bring these issues to light, this machinery for progress has been successfully sidelined. These issues

(GM) crops have breached our shores and given us

are of such particular relevance to the current scientific

the opportunity for rejuvenation of our agricultural

climate and development of our energy and agricultural

sector. These crops increase the yield of specific

infrastructure, that they merit our attention above other

varieties of produce and reduce or eradicate the need

such instances of scientific interference in society.

to use environmentally harmful pesticides. Despite this advancement, our secretary for agricultural affairs

When it comes down to pragmatism, lawyers know how

unilaterally decided to relinquish this privilege to maintain

to stack the deck, but when we are faced with questions

Scotland’s “clean and green” reputation, much to the

of application or, indeed, technological justice, one must

dismay of ex-Chief Scientific Advisor Prof. Muffy Calder

consult the books and minds of scientists for answers. It is

from the University of Dundee and several other institutions

one of the great tragedies of our time that, living in an era

who have signed a petition to overturn this decision. One

of such enlightenment, our policy makers still choose to

might posit, to the contrary, that there is nothing clean or

turn their backs on those with the greatest ability to help.

green about proliferating the use of pesticides.

Arran Hodgkinson This, on top of the fact that no minister or Secretary of State is qualified in the sciences, begs the question of competence and commitment to progressiveness. Indeed, what encouragement is there for young Scots to take up science in a country where modern scientific role models are scarce to say the least?

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COMMUNITY

THIS GOES OUT TO ALL OF Y’ALL...

If you read the September issue of the Magdalen

George and Dean laid it down all night with

you will recall me referring to a man I met as

everyone getting pentecostal for the last

Gentleman A. Gentleman A inspired me to start

tune - The Boyd Brothers, ‘Keep It Coming.’ In

the Community section of the Magdalen and

September we raised £267 for The Night Ministry

Dundee Housing Authority when he approached

whilst in October we raised £140. I am really

me asking for spare change, leading to a

grateful to everyone who got behind the project

discussion and then a plan of action to help the

and made it a success. In the words of Tupac

local homeless. Everything in life is just a link in

Shakur, “you ain’t shit without your homeboyz.”

a big chain of chance and Gentleman A was a

Heads up for the Housing Authority on the 12th

chance encounter I am so glad to have had. I was

November. It will be the last club night before the

frustrated I forgot his name but so happy when,

new year.

again by chance, I met Gentleman A again and found out his name is Tony.

Aside from the money raised, we donated bags of clothing to The Night Ministry and appeal

Drouthy’s basement was bouncing at the launch

again to everyone to contact the community

of Dundee Housing Authority in September.

section or The Night Ministry directly to donate clothing, blankets and sleeping bags.

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I DO, THEREFORE I AM

I

t’s about time I wrote a feature on The Night Ministry and

changes are an obstruction to those in need, illustrated by

gave some insight into all of the good work Gareth and

the story of a young guy from Romania who was sleeping

his team do, as he has been my main man helping me

rough in bushes in Dundee but, because he technically had

throughout the homelessness project.

a home in Romania, he couldn’t receive any help and was simply told to leave. The Night Ministry, on the other hand,

The Night Ministry Scotland, previously known as Homeless

offers their support and services to everyone regardless.

Outreach Support Team, was formed in 2013 as an independent, voluntary organisation based in Dundee.

There are four ruthless rough sleepers in Dundee. These

These volunteers work the late evening, early morning and

are people that have absolutely nowhere to go. Often, they

throughout the night ‘taking care and compassion to the

have been unable to hold down a bed in a hostel due to

street homeless and rough sleepers in Dundee’. Due to

drug use.

lack of funding the service is only operated in the months of greatest need (October to March) and Gareth can find himself using his own wages to sustain the service.

The Night Ministry has converted an old ambulance into an outreach support vehicle, equipped with hot drinks, food,

Contrary to misconception, human trafficking doesn’t have to be across international borders.

warm clothing and supplies to hand out to rough sleepers in doorways, bin sheds, bus shelters, car parks and bushes across Dundee. In addition to this, the team have a lot to

However, there are hundreds classified as homeless and

say about homelessness and have exciting plans for the

this number is likely to rise. You may have seen Michael

future of homelessness services in Dundee, which I’ll run

down by the train station. He has been sleeping rough for

through for you.

three and a half years. Studies have found that if one is ruthlessly homeless for two years it becomes normality and

The Housing Scotland Act was amended in 2014 and the

it is exceedingly hard to help people turn their lives around

changes had adverse effects on the most vulnerable.

after that point. Evidently it is important that support is

Local authorities now require people to meet certain

available before this cut off point is reached. If you spot a

criteria before help can be offered. Prior to the changes, a

rough sleeper in Dundee and are concerned for their safety,

homeless person could rock up to a night shelter, present

contact The Night Ministry on 07999 872928 or email

themselves as homeless and receive a bed, food and the

nightministryscotland@gmail.com. They regularly receive

use of washing machines. Now, it is a requirement to be

information from locals and a high volume of reports helps

in receipt of housing benefit to obtain these services. The

identify problems.

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Prostitution and homelessness go hand in hand. Contrary

As it is expensive and difficult to find translators in the

to misconception, human trafficking doesn’t have to be

middle of the night, the team wants to raise the funds

across international borders. There are young women

to enable themselves to implement VITA technology in

being trafficked from Dundee to Aberdeen. Gareth gives

Dundee.

presentations on trafficking, raising awareness of incidents close to home. In Perth, only a 30-minute drive away, there

Visibly, this small group of people do a lot to make life

was an incident in 2012 in which a young girl was kept as a

easier for people, yet there are problems in Dundee that

domestic slave. In August 2014, a millionaire in Glasgow paid

are still to be tackled. Drugs are a big problem locally and,

gangsters £20,000 for a Slovakian family of 10, including girls

unfortunately, drug related problems are hard to escape

as young as 10 and 13, and forced them to work in brothels

once clean. If a drug addict is sent to rehab for a year and

and shops. Shockingly, one of the family members was once

manages to overcome the addiction but then returns to

mayor of a small town in Slovakia. Most recently, in July this

a deprived area unemployed, he or she will most likely

year, four people were jailed in Manchester for trafficking

relapse. For that reason, Gareth believes that Dundee needs

two women around the area and keeping them as sex slaves.

a network of post-recovery houses where ex-addicts can

Additionally, there was another incident in July in which

live away from temptation whilst supporting each other

four people were kept as slaves at a hotel in Lochaber after

as well. A church organisation in England has successfully

paying £18,000 to a businessman promising a better life in

started such an initiative and The Night Ministry wishes to

the UK. The men were left penniless, terrified, depressed and

do the same locally. It’s an excellent idea and something

miles away from home whilst the businessman was jailed

that Dundee is crying out for.

for only three years, all of which he is unlikely to serve. The

Night Ministry works with NHS Tayside and the Homeless

The problem in Dundee is different in that there are not

Health Outreach Team nurses that specialise in addiction

many ruthless rough sleepers at the moment, but instead

and prostitution.

there are copious amounts of vulnerable people in need of incentives like The Night Ministry. On the other hand, they

The biggest obstacle for The Night Ministry when interacting

need the support of people like us to ensure the good work

with people that have potentially been trafficked is the

continues.

language barrier. To overcome this the UN created a Victim Translation Assistance Tool (VITA) that is used widely by law

Hannah Baird

enforcement and voluntary organisations to assist victims.

The computerised program asks set questions in any required language and, depending on the answers, it creates a plan of action and recommends what agencies can be of assistance.

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CHARLOTTE ALFORD GLASGOW FINE ART LEVEL 4 DJCAD

INSIDE OUT For this series of work, Charlotte focused on her experiences of growing up in a village. She drew the front windows of every house on her street, before screen printing the drawings and then creating a wallpaper.

The wallpaper has since been bought and used in the living room of one of the village houses, which she is absolutely thrilled about!

Going into her fourth year Charlotte hopes to produce a series of furniture and soft furnishings, which continue on from her previous work. Over the summer her internship with a glass company has inspired her to explore creating glass pieces. It will be exciting to see how this work has developed at the Degree Show next year.

If you love Charlotte’s work as much as we do, check out her website: charlottealfordart.co.uk or get in touch on twitter @alford_art.

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I really enjoy making simple drawings and then using them to create other pieces

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Enterprise

JOB INTERVIEWS AND USEFUL ADVICE

Unsure about what to expect from job interviews or feeling unconfident during a selection process? The following are descriptions of the possible job interviews you might face during your assessment process as a candidate and advice to get best prepared.

Good luck to all job applicants and remember, whatever interview you will attend, be positive, act naturally, be polite to all those you encounter.

Be attentive, listen carefully and answer questions fully but succinctly.

First of all let’s try to understand the following: what is an interview?

An interview involves a single candidate meeting with one or more current employers from a firm. Usually lasting between 15 minutes and two hours, its primary purpose is to assess your suitability for the job, although you will also be evaluating the corporate culture of the company and whether it is right for you.

During the selection process, the job recruiters will try to find out three things about you as a candidate:

It`s important to know that there are five different styles of interview: 1. PANEL INTERVIEW Panel interviews are formal and organized, often characterized by a standard set of questions. They are very common for graduate jobs. Usually you will have

1. Will you be able to perform well in this position?

to deal with 2-4 members with the common goal of hiring

- your technical skills and experience will

the best candidate for the job, each with different areas

be assessed.

of interest. For example, the HR manager will look at your personality to assess your fit with the culture and people

2. Are you motivated to take the position?

working at the company, whilst ensuring that the selection

- try to prove that you are really interested,

process is fair. The hiring manager will want to know about

- asking questions at the end of the

your technical skills or business know-how.

interview is strongly recommended.

Advice: No matter how difficult you find it sitting alone in

3. Will you fit in the organization?

- your personality and interpersonal skills will be explored.

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front of the panel group, don`t forget you are there as a professional to learn just as much about them as they are willing to learn about you.

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2. INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEW

4. CASE STUDY INTERVIEW

Even if it`s a one-to-one, it is rarely informal. The focus

These are often used by consultancy and law firms and

is on information taken from your CV/application, but

based on analysis of a scenario or problem. You will be

you should be able to answer any type of question. The

assessed on how you analyse and identify the key issues and

individual interview is an opportunity for you to share

your approach to developing solutions.

your understanding of the job, the values you bring to the position, your motivations for applying and your talents

Advice: During the case study, don’t bog yourself

and weaknesses.

down with the result but be focused on the approach and process you are using.

Advice: Research the company, anticipate questions and consider how to market your strengths and take positives from your weaknesses. Think of questions to ask which can show your interest in the position.

3. TELEPHONE INTERVIEW Usually formal, a phone interview can be unannounced or pre-arranged. Unannounced calls are adopted as a preliminary screening process by small and medium sized companies. Here questions are similar to a normal face to face interview. Pre-arranged phone interviews can be divided into two categories:

- You are given a freephone number to ring and then respond to agree\disagree type statements. Those are used

5. GROUP INTERVIEW These start off with more standard questions and a presentation of yourself as an ice-breaker. Following this, you are usually asked to discuss contemporary business or relevant current affairs issues. During the discussion, your interpersonal skills will be assessed, including your verbal communication, team work, leadership, listening, comprehension, negotiation, confidence and power of persuasion.

Advice: Sit up straight wherever possible and remember to breathe occasionally! Prepare questions to bring up for discussion and try to involve everyone in the dialogue.

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DD1 4HN Advice: Remember to speak clearly and to sound enthusiastic and confident because you won’t be able to use visual contact to better communicate yourself.

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Fashion

WINTER WARMERS Remember, remember the 5th of November…and how every year you stand watching the fireworks wishing that you’d worn more layers. Here’s a rundown of some cosy essentials to keep you warm while looking on trend.

Everyone looks cute in a bobble hat, and its long been said that most of your body heat is lost through your head (whether or not its scientifically proven to make a difference is irrelevant) so investing in a hat is obviously top priority for keeping warm. Topshop have this bobble hat in loads of lovely autumnal shades, and will be an invaluable addition to your winter wardrobe.

Tartan has been big for Autumn/Winter the past of couple of years, with this year being no exception. A tartan scarf is a must have for this season, and is not only super warm, but can completely change up an outfit. Throw one on with a jumper and denim jacket for a casual cosy look, or buy one in a colour that matches your favourite winter jacket. There’s a huge selection of scarves available on the high street at the moment to suit every budget. From a traditional red check to on-trend mustard yellow, you’re bound to find one you love.

There’s nothing worse than cold hands when you’re standing around in a frost-covered park waiting for fireworks to light up the sky, so a good pair of gloves is a must. Keep them in your coat pockets for the days when it’s so bitterly cold you can’t feel your fingers, and you’ll be forever grateful to your forward-thinking self. ASOS have a really lovely selection of reasonably priced gloves, from shearling mittens with a cosy 70’s feel to practical touch-screen gloves…because even although its -3 you still need to browse Instagram.

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Touch screen gloves: ASOS £5

Shearling mittens: ASOS £12

Bobble Hat: Topshop £14

Red Tartan Scarf: River Island £12

Tartan Scarf: H&M £7.99

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Against drugs but curious about the high? We have the

Other legal highs, those coming in powders, tabs and pills

answer - legal highs! Just like payday loans are the answer

are of more concern, because how do you know what they

to major debt; alcohol is the answer to misery and getting

actually are? Manufacturers change small components of

with an ex is the answer to loneliness. Yes, you get a

psychoactive substances repeatedly so that they can be

temporary high, but not without the consequences.

classed as legal. For this reason, names are forever changing but in general, they tend to mimic the effects of legal drugs

There has been a huge increase in the use of legal highs

and their names reflect this:

across the UK in the past few years but it is no longer just curious teenagers and students using such substances.

Legal highs are being consumed by hardened drug users, are rife in prisons and even becoming a concern in OAPS.

• Stimulants: mimic ecstasy, amphetamines and cocaine to give feelings of euphoria, dis-inhibition and extra confidence. E.g. TNT

They are not the soft drugs that I deemed them to be, and the misconception of ‘they’re legal, they’re safe,’ needs to be dispelled before they cause long-lasting damage.

• Downers: mimic drugs such as cannaboids and benzodiazepines, reducing inhibitions, concentration and giving a feeling of lethargy. E.g. MELLO MAN

“It is no longer just curious teenagers and students using such substances. Legal highs are being consumed by hardened drug users, are rife in prisons and even becoming a concern in OAPS.”

• Psychedelics/Hallucinogens: mimic LSD, magic mushrooms and ketamine and cause the user to hallucinate, be it good or bad. E.g SPACE TRIPS

These substances often come in little packets or pots with some simple yet effective product design suggestive of the (hopeful) effects that they’ll have on the consumer. They also, by law, have to display ‘not for human consumption’

It’s quite likely that you have taken legal highs before,

on the packaging, but these snazzy graphics are unlikely to

possibly without even realizing it. Laughing gas has become

impress the plants or bath water for which these products

incredibly fashionable in the student scene, with people

are probably more suitable.

inhaling the gas from colourful balloons, giving them a short but sweet, warm, fuzzy feeling. It comes with its risks but,

People are looking for a high/low/trip and as these

as a casual dabbler in laughing gas, you probably wouldn’t

substances come with the tag ‘legal,’ many people assume

class yourself a hardcore legal high user.

they are safe and risk free. Well dear friends, to ‘assume

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X to make an ass of u and me,’ and many users come to feel

or risk problems with the police.

“A long-term drug user recently told me he held legal highs in the same regard as heroin; hard, seriously addictive, dangerous drugs.”

Dundee is a little behind the times when it comes to the

Inevitably, despite the risks and dangers, people are going

sale of legal highs but if you look, you will find. In some

to continue using legal highs. They are an all too tempting

university cities almost every corner shop has legal highs

fashion and, frankly, before my recent exposure and

for sale. There is also a huge online market for legal highs,

research, I too thought why not? This article isn’t meant

where you can buy ‘highs without the hassle.’ Both put on

to shock you into abstinence or preach about the dangers

‘mega deals’ and some even have loyalty cards for their

of drugs, just highlight the fact that legal highs are nearly

favourite customers.

always made illegal for a reason. If you are going to take

like an ass post-use; be it from a comedown, an injury, or just generally making a fool of themselves.

Their accessibility and price also allure people; there is no need to meet with a dodgy dealer in some back street alley

them, do some research, know the risks and be prepared Drugs are risky, they are messing with something in your

for adverse consequences. You don’t want to be a tragic

brain, and legal highs are doing the same. Due to their

headline in a newspaper. Just because it’s legal doesn’t

relatively recent and rapid emergence there is limited

mean it’s safe.

evidence on the long-term effects of legal highs but I think you could safely bet they’re not going to be sunshine and

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roses! Short-term risks are pretty similar to illegal drugs such as anxiety, paranoia, psychosis, hallucinations, seizures, coma and death.

• For more information or advice on legal highs The biggest risks come from not knowing what you’re

or other drugs please visit:

taking and taking too much. They are so easily available,

Angelus Foundation: www.angelusfoundation.org.uk

with almost anyone from your class A drug user to your

Talk to Frank: www.talktofrank.com

12-year-old brother able to get their hands on them, and

Why Not Find Out: www.whynotfindout.org

come without clear instructions, so accidental overdose

Know the Score: www.knowthescore.info

is almost a given. They are not to be taken lightly, with a

Addaction: www.addaction.org.uk

long-term drug user recently telling me he held legal highs in the same regard as heroin; hard, seriously addictive and dangerous.

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The Power the Pen “I honestly cannot remember the last time I sat down and

Going to university is a significant transition for anyone and

just didn’t have to think... [I] find that it eases me out

always has been. Similarly, depression and anxiety were not

of my thoughts”

medical discoveries of the 21st century. Certainly, there is a continuum between a level of stress that anyone might

“So relaxing and perfect to clear your head for an hour or

expect and that of anxiety which has a pervasive effect on

two. It’s a little smaller than I expected but it’s actually a

a person’s ability to function. The latter and other mental

bonus as I’m now likely to carry it around with me...”

health diagnoses should rightly primarily be dealt with by health professionals but it is the former, stress, that has

What is the subject of such positive reviews? You would be

perhaps infiltrated more of our content little bubbles

forgiven for not knowing the answer as these individuals

than before.

renouncing their stress are not praising a new drug, a stress ball etc. They are in fact basking in the power of

If you are like me initially you might frown cynically at the

colouring in books. And yes, these are adults.

suggestion of social media having any sort of profound effect on our lives, but admittedly for a student today a lot

Given this is The Magdalen’s 50th issue, it felt appropriate

of the time is spent very much ‘on’. We willingly subject

to write something relating to the big five- zero. However,

ourselves to a continual sensory overload of others’ shiny,

writing something original is more difficult than it sounds

happy lives and updating the world as to our own. This

and therefore I can only apologise that this article is very

might be OK for the majority of the time but when, to put

loosely related to the theme. For me, when presented with

it politely, you are feeling distinctly under-par, ‘Tiffany and

the number 50, I automatically think about this in terms

Mike’s Perfect Holiday 2015 <3’ album could reduce your

of years and so I started to think what in our lifestyle has

mood to a new low. Similarly, chowing down on a dry bowl

changed in the past 50 years? A lot is the short answer.

of cornflakes because you haven’t gone to the shops yet will

More and more recently though I have observed that

produce guilt to no end when you scroll through Instagram

the media has developed a penchant for reporting our

and are greeted with endless pictures of irritatingly

increasing mental health woes as students. Dissecting the

perfectly constructed poached eggs with the hipsters

origins of this is no easy task, but certainly there appears to

breakfast darling that is the avocado. If like me, your

be a complex relationship between encouraging

poached eggs nine times out of 10 manage to resemble a

greater recognition and reporting of difficulties and, as some argue, a greater incidence of difficulties themselves among students.

Stress has perhaps infiltrated more of our content little bubbles than before.

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bowl of dog-food, #lifegoalsthisisn’t.

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Add to this the more pressing problems of financial burden,

The simple act of colouring in is meant to allow us to take

uncertainty over employment and the prospect of the

some time out from the pressures of everyday life and give

housing ladder being so high and shoogly you may well be

the cogs in our head a rest. Does it work? Who knows, but

sharing a residential home with your parents, and there is

the Amazonites reviews are largely positive and paper is

great potential for stress in our everyday lives.

almost definitely a poor-man’s therapist.

The image of adults around the country giving each other

The simple act of colouring in is meant to allow us to take some time out from the pressures of everyday life and give the cogs in our head a rest.

a smug pat on the back and plastering their colouring in over their children’s attempts on the fridge is an interesting image of today’s society. Who knows, maybe GPs will soon be prescribing felt-tip pens. Anyway, I have thrown caution to the wind and ordered myself a book, will you?

Lauren Copeland As we are stressing the multi-billion pound self-help industry is rejoicing in equal measure, arising from the downward–dog and rubbing its aromatherapy oil-laden paws together. A look at the Amazon bestselling books list sees a colouring in book in the top three and confirms that more of us are seeking solace in unexpected places. Before now, colouring in was something that sat snugly in my brain associated with sand-play, lunch boxes and the Very Hungry Caterpillar. However, seemingly putting pen or other preferred stationary implement to paper is de-rigueur for staying in our happy places.

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PASTA POINT OF NO RETURN Dipping further into the student calendar, we

It’s a complicated task, balancing books whilst still

learn more and more about budgeting.

gaining a gnocchi your bedpost. I guess it’s a tortelli

Saving every penne, many of us resort to living

different problem to assess your social life: it’s easy

on kilogram bags of pasta. I’m here to help. As

to waste money fusilli reasons.

the purse-strings tighten ahead of Christmas, we need to avoid putine on the ritz. It’s difficult not to let your spending spiralli out of control, as boredom seeps in and the year spagetting on a bit. If you don’t want to mac a real mess of it,

To appreciate these linguini-stic skills, open a Wikipedia list of pastas

food and fun will need to be cheap.

Don’t go straining yourself and searching payday Sure it’s easy to stay lasagne around, but you

sharks. Can a loan easily help you out? No. Interest

should avoid a slobbish rotini. It’s a farfalle from

comes at a prima-um. The University Emergency

grace were you to bounce from your post-

Finance team can offer you an interest-free loan,

summer bod to a ball with knees. Of course, a

though I’m alfredo will still have to pay it back.

cheap diet may rely on carbohydrates, everyone’s vermincelli. For those unaware, Hydrogen,

Thanks for putting up with the third #PunRun.

Oxygen and carbonara dangerous combination

If you find a good pun run, tag lit and tell me.

for dieters. If you are putenesca-le, don’t despair

Any criticism or rewards welcome, but I may

over the winter pounds. Some more active capers

need to rig a toni award.

will help you lose weight; I’ve previously written

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on the benefits of outdoors adventures. In no

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thyme, you’ll be fit as a fiddle. Hey pesto!

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In May this year we saw David Cameron’s Tory army move

hastily deemed ‘fit for work’ operating the engineering

into the Palace of Westminster for a second term, like a

room. Amazingly, Smith combines the social ignorance of

virus taking control of a fragile host. With a Conservative

Pilkington with the calculating precision of Picard, making

majority in the House of Commons, Cameron’s relentless

him incredibly dangerous. I would go as far as to say that

crusade against the working, the poor and the disabled

money-minded Smith’s control over welfare is as morally

continues, the result of which will only continue to bring

irresponsible as putting an ‘80s BBC presenter in charge of

more and more people to their knees. The harsh reality is

a nursery: the outcome is inevitably going to be bad.

that we are now living in a crueler Britain run by machine men with machine minds (know as Tories).

Truly, it should never be forgotten that financially and physically vulnerable Brits have died as a direct result

Cameron’s relentless crusade against the working, the poor and the disabled continues...

of welfare cuts. I intend not to Tory bash, but help shed light on the deeper problem of how social isolation and alienation of megalomaniacal machine men is harmful to society.

Ross Pollard We are consistently told by Kremlin-style Conservative propaganda from the PM that we need to cut the deficit and live within our means; but it is easy for him to say that when he is a socially isolated millionaire who doesn’t understand foodbanks. When a tyrant like Cameron spends a lifetime separated from ordinary people it is very easy to develop a lack of empathy. Soon it becomes easy to act immorally, attacking the disabled through welfare cuts, maintaining in his mechanical mind that it is just a numbers game.

Also at the helm of this Tory League of semi-evil Gentlemen are future PM Osborne, a man with the name of a Spiderman villain, and the anti-Christ lookalike of Star Trek’s Captain Picard crossed with Karl Pilkington, Iain Duncan Smith; a man whose name gets more depressing as you reach the last syllable. Unlike Picard, if Smith were in charge of the Enterprise there would be injured crew members

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JEREMY HUNTING THE NHS FOUNDATIONS As medical students, the first question we are asked is “What kind of doctor would you like to be?” Through the years this has changed significantly from General Practice, Obstetrics and Gynaecology (yes, cue your jokes), Oncology and Emergency Medicine. However, there’s a new answer sweeping the class: “I want to be a doctor with a reasonable job.”

The past months have highlighted a number of issues

junior doctors. Set up to provide a strong footing prior

in the Government’s response to the problems within

to specialty training, the role is saddled atop self-

the NHS and the UK. Of course, underfunded, doctors

funded examinations, personal career development

will struggle to reach patient goals. This is not a new

and more paperwork than an MP’s expenses claim.

problem at all. Four-hour targets in A&Es were initially

Already a strenuous process for a 20-something NHS

devised in the early noughties, but were met with

sacrificee, the nationwide, Government-led dissent

ridicule and corner-cutting nationwide. The 18-week

of the medical profession has built upon the media

goals for referral-to-treatment were regularly over-run

ballyhoo and formed a deep discontent in all ranks.

and were partially suspended mid-2014. Additionally, the further underfunded ambulance services must

Sadly, medics have not had it as easy as many would

strictly stick to eight-minute targets, whilst holding

have you believe, bearing the brunt of multiple

up the slack of an overcautious NHS-24 service.

un-logged hours simply expected of them. One foundation doctor recently told me of the humiliation

Jeremy Hunt has become more than distasteful rhyming slang in clinics

received from a senior for not knowing the patients that had come in over the weekend they were off.

From then on, they would come in (unpaid) on Sundays However, the newest wave of discontent is even more

to orientate the new patients and run the innumerate

disgraceful and has resulted in Jeremy Hunt becoming

errands of any ward. This is not a rare story.

more than distasteful rhyming slang in clinics across the

Medicine undoubtedly attracts a certain kind of person.

country. Andy Burnham (of Labour Leadership contest

I do not mean the cliquey, self-righteous and career-

fame) denounced the Tory NHS as “going backwards

driven clichés one finds in the university’s medical

under David Cameron and waiting lists are at a seven-year

students (see “What do you study?” April Issue), I

high.” Of course, this can’t be entirely down to the neo-

instead refer to the humanity-driven, patient-devoted

conservative control? Labour’s monolithic, centralised

modest martyrs that prop our NHS from the ground

NHS ideology met with as many problems, but didn’t

up. It is by no means a glamorous career, and the

have the background of post-austerity turmoil, nor the

added discontent with the Government attitude may

apparent lack of grounding to the Tory legislation.

be the straw that crushes the camel’s aching back.

The foundation programme is the first step in the

Of course, I hear you propose, surely this does not affect

medical ladder, where newly qualified doctors spend

Scotland, as only the English contracts are under fire?

two years as FYs (foundation years), commonly called

Again, the surface simplicity somewhat suppresses

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the true terror afoot; The foundation programme

enough to be the pride of the Olympic ceremonies.

is one system across the UK. When any final-year

I for one will be arm in arm with our colleagues and

medical student applies for their FY post, Scotland is

I urge you to join the cause in any way you can.

as much an option as any (although slightly differently divided). FYs in Scotland still face the same contracts,

And so we find ourselves helplessly reviewing the

expectations and culture as those south of Berwick.

whole body CT of the health service: degenerative changes and aggressive lesions everywhere,

Finally, it would be difficult to dribble the political

the heart appears poisoned. It seems we should

football of NHS without touching on privatisation. Of

not have opted for conservative treatment.

course, not directly part of the FY crisis, but part of the altogether swampy situation we find ourselves wading through, privatisation was a key issue for both general

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election and Corbynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign. Undoubtedly as the

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NHS struggles it makes some sense to subcontract in companies able to provide better treatment sooner.

I for one will be arm in arm with our colleagues and I urge you to join the cause in any way you can.

The endpoint of this system is, however, a competitive NHS whereby the actual Government clinics face-off against the BUPAs of this world. In an era when you can Facetime a GP (still as reliable as NHS24), can we fathom a little competition could be a positive market pressure? As the private sector swells into the deficit left by the Jeremy Hunt-ed NHS, wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the jobs for juniors similarly struggle?

It is no surprise the ranks of juniors have risen up, but should the public not stand beside them?

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Masculine Mental TH

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Mental health has arguably come leaps and bounds in

There is arguably a little more leeway for women, with a

public attention in the past few months. Corbyn’s new

cultural slack given to emotional experiences, offering some

mental health shadow minister may herald a step in the

opportunity to get in touch with psychological struggles

right direction, but there is a big difference between

and open up to more supportive friends. However, with the

promises and actions.

rise of the lad culture and the ever-destructive sentiment of sucking it up,’ it is quite hard for men to properly approach

Only decades from the era of criminal lunatic asylums,

the topic. The spirals of repression and cognitive dissonance

psychological difficulties from schizophrenia to depression

condense into horrific statistics: 80% of suicides are men,

were once treated with isolation and ridicule. I wish I could

now forming the leading cause of death in under 50s.

believe that we have come any great distance from there: Sure, we no longer label a high libido ‘hysteria’ or a deaf

One of the greatest hurdles lies in the animalistic and

patient as ‘dumb,’ but the incessant fear to face the truth of

aggressive pack-driven essence of lad culture. With

mental health remains.

social norms forcing in a collective identity, there is very rarely any time set aside for reflection and intrapersonal

80% of suicides are men, now forming the leading cause of death in under 50s

understanding. In a group of ‘lads’ one loses what one would consider their true values in favour of perceived norms of sexual dominance, ridicule of anything outside the group and significant showmanship. Undoubtedly, this further rules out the possibility of an emotionally-

Undoubtedly, there are innumerate factors stacking up

positive relationship with friends as ridicule is considered

that seem to veil the utopic open nationwide discussion

a completely standard way to interact. Sadly, the culture is

we strive for. Indeed, one group certainly struggles to get

not quite as clear cut as one would hope in beginning to

the coverage and engagement with health services that

tackle it, and the approach needed is much deeper rooted

it needs: men. Sadly it takes little effort to recognise the

than a single group of well defined yobs. Directly, those in a

difficult culture that we find ourselves in where males

pack may be derided, but internally, any male can struggle

opening up about their feelings are often marginalised.

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with the inner turmoil between their honest values and the

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caricatured version ribbed at by the lads. It is somewhat

It would not be ridiculous to look through one’s own history

difficult to look straight at oneself in the mirror when your

at any time acting out, any fight or trouble, and consider

difficulty with mental health, sexuality or anti-misogyny is

the possibility of mental health as the hidden difficulty

considered a character flaw.

being worked through. Unless we properly address male mental health early on, students from difficult backgrounds

Of course, lad culture stands at a somewhat extreme, or

can simply be labeled as ‘bad eggs’ rather than students in

at least a reasonable coherent social phenomenon. Mental

need of help.

health stigma has certainly been targeted by a number of groups as an issue, with the Scottish See Me campaign

I wish I could conclude with hope and positivity, drawing

[SeeMeScotland.org] gathering more momentum each

upon the progress many campaigns worldwide have made,

year. The mountain ahead to climb, however, is ridiculously

but I struggle to. Without a proper conversation with one’s

daunting. Although I’m sure most readers will be able to

friends, family and colleagues, this will not change. Stuck

reflect on a moment of stigma they have experienced from

between an increasingly stressful existence and social

a friend, stranger or loved one, mental health completely

blackmail preventing open discussion about troubles for

changes the outlook that person sees the world from:

fear of being less masculine, the next generation of men

stigma exists within our own denial. Men, arguably to a

stand a similar chance. With roughly two suicides per

greater extent than women, struggle outright to recognise

day in Scotland, the time for action is now; Man up and

and address their problems.

talk to someone.

Masculinity itself has been culturally defined through the separation of emotions that we have defined as feminine

JB Fyfe #DundeeMentalHealth @DundeeOpinions with input from the Mental Health Society.

Their is a light of hope when tackling internal stigma: education. Alongside aversion and attachment, Buddhists recognise ignorance as one of the great poisons of the human condition, something we have at least started to slowly drag the spotlight onto masculine mental health.

The deficit, however, remains starkly present in the attitudes intrinsic to most, best condensed down to the sentiment ‘man up.’

A study by the Samaritans in 1998 demonstrated that men were more than twice as likely to avoid their friends having a breakdown and equally likely to tell them to ‘man up.’ More so in men than in most communities, the lack of gravitas given to mental health is culminated in the attitudes of those around us. Masculinity itself has been culturally defined through the separation of emotions that we appear to have defined as feminine. The very difficulty of a person to open up to their peer group has come from their dissonance with what it apparently means to be a ‘proper man’ and this is incredibly destructive.

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50 YEARS AGO IN SCIENCE So the Magdalen is 50 issues old…But what was the world of science like 50 years ago, in 1965?

1965. Probably none of us remember this year, mostly

• MOORE’S LAW

because we weren’t around yet. Nonetheless stuff

Moore’s Law describes the observation that the number

did happen; for instance, Winston Churchill died on

of transistors in a microchip doubles approximately every

January 24 of this year. Also, the Civil Rights movement

two years. Basically: phones, computers and so on become

in the US carried on to ensure the bill passed the year

smaller and smaller with time. It’s named after Gordon E.

before was enforced, and one of its leaders, Malcolm X,

Moore, the co-founder of Intel, who published a paper in

was murdered.

1965 describing the law as doubling every year. 10 years later he changed it to every two, and this year he said the

But don’t worry, it wasn’t all bad news: The word “fuck”

Law would slowly die in the next decade, which had been

was spoken for the first time on British TV, and some

foreseen by others already.

pretty cool sciencey stuff happened too.

Victor Chamosa Pino

• THE FIRST SPACEWALKS Alexei Leonov from the USSR conducted the first extravehicular activity (EVA) ever on the 18th of March of ‘65. He spent 12 minutes outside. Then, on the 3rd of June, Edward White from the USA spacewalked as well, this time for 20 minutes. They both had difficulty getting back to the spacecraft; Leonov’s suit hadn’t been designed with the vacuum of space in mind so he had difficulty getting back inside, and White’s oxygen-jet gun ran out of fuel really quickly so he had to struggle and manoeuvre back into the ship.

• KEVLAR Kevlar was first synthesised by chemist Stephanie Kwolek while looking for a new lightweight but strong polymer fibre to use in case of a gasoline shortage. The products her team developed appeared cloudy and not very viscous in solution, and were thrown away because they did not resemble traditional polymers. Kwolek tested hers nonetheless, and found it to be very resilient. Thus Kevlar was born.

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A FAREWELL TO CORALS In recent years, coral has been all over the news because

caused the first ever global bleaching event, followed by

of the slow yet steady death that these organisms are

an equally destructive La Niña (the cold phase of the same

suffering worldwide. Coral is highly sensitive to water

phenomenon). 12% of the world’s coral did not survive. Many

temperature and pH; if the water becomes too hot or too

reefs struggled to recover, and the second coral bleaching

acidic (both of which are actually happening right now),

event, in 2010, made sure they never did.

the coral expels an endosymbiotic algal protist that gives it both it’s colour and most of its nutrition. The process,

What’s new about the current bleaching event is that it’s not

known as bleaching, renders the coral white, as well as

caused by any unusual specific climate fluctuations. Instead,

weak and vulnerable. If conditions don’t improve, or a

it’s the consequence of a gradual warming of the ocean

heavy storm blows in, the coral is killed. When bleaching

brought on by climate change, since El Niño was quite weak

is widespread in all three major oceanic basins (Atlantic,

this year and barely contributed to the rise in temperatures.

Pacific, and Indian) we have what’s called a global coral

Sadly, it’s gaining strength with time and the NOAA

bleaching event. And guess what? It’s happening right now.

predicts it is likely to worsen and extend the bleaching well into 2016.

A collaboration between several organisations, including the University of Queensland and the US’s National Oceanic

For some reason, this story has not exactly diffused well

and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), confirmed the

into mainstream media in the past. Coral is absolutely

event in early October. The NOAA had predicted it earlier

essential to life in the oceans. While only 0.1% of the seabed

this year, based on the expansion of warmer waters from

is covered by it, 25% of ocean species call corals their home.

the north Pacific to the south Pacific and Indian oceans in

Coral reefs are ecosystems in themselves and even species

the second half of 2014. But it isn’t the first time we have

we don’t normally associate with them depend upon them.

witnessed one of these. In 1998, an unusually strong El

For instance, most open-ocean fish spend the larval stage of

Niño (the warming phase of a climatic phenomenon in the

their lives in reefs. As you can probably tell, they are crucial

Pacific) heated up oceans worldwide to the point where it

for our survival too, which is why their estimated value is

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over £19 billion. So if corals disappear, the sea would be essentially uninhabited and millions of people would starve.

Doesn’t sound ideal, eh?

What can we do to stop this? Well, the process has started already and what we are seeing now are the delayed consequences – due to the ocean’s thermochemical inertiaof our actions, so to an extent, we can’t help it.

The greenhouse gases we’ve already produced will take a few decades to ravage the oceans that are absorbing them. However, and as cliché as it may sound, switching our economies to be more ecologically friendly is the best plan.

If we don’t, and carry on down the “business as usual” path, we might find that there will be no coral left by 2050.

Governments around the world could also consider following the example of Chile, which recently announced the creation of the Nazca-Desventuradas marine park, which is now one of the largest marine reserves in the world. Although not related to climate change, this would reduce external stress factors, namely, humans. Overfishing near reefs has led to outbreaks of the coral-eating crownof-thorns starfish, and tourists damage coral by breaking off bits as souvenirs or harming them in other accidental ways.

Coral has been around for millions of years and has survived changes in sea level, temperature, and pH several times.

But these changes were laid out over millions of years, not decades. In fact, the largest mass extinction in history, the Permian Extinction, involved the oceans becoming extremely acidic in a short period of time, much like what is happening today. A total of 96% of marine species were killed off in this event, and yet coral was not one of them.

So let’s put an effort in diminishing the effects of climate change to help coral carry on through this too.

Victor Chamosa Pino

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PA R T I C L E DEPOSITORY Which is more mysterious, the neutrino or dark matter?

It appears as though, whilst we get more and more confident about the existence of one, we begin to lose confidence in our identification of the other.

The neutrino has, until now, been one of the most elusive subatomic particles to have ever graced our presence and, yet, our bodies are bombarded by millions of such near-massless particles every day.

The neutrino, named from the Italian for ‘tiny neutral one’, was the centre of the 2011 controversy when it was found that it infamously travelled faster than light.

With thanks to recent work, and the realisation that the clocks on the particle detectors were running faster than expected, we now know that this cannot have been the case and that Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity can rest safe once more.

There are six flavours (or types) of neutrino in the family; known as electron neutrinos, Ve; tau neutrinos, Vt; muon neutrinos, Vu; and their associated antineutrinos, which until recently were presumed to be massless. This was not only due to the 2011 OPERA experiment but, the observation that only around one third of the neutrinos that were expected to be produced in cosmological reactions and interactions, could be detected.

The 2016 Nobel Prize winners, Professors Takaaki Kajita and Arthur McDonald, however, have managed to ‘shed some light’ on the subject (forgive the pun) with their incredible demonstration of the mass and flavour Alasdair Hooper 38 42

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non-discriminate properties. Their combined efforts showed

Dark matter is thought, in some circles, to be a liquid held at

that the neutrinos being created within a reaction are not

constantly negative pressure, causing the increasing expansion

necessarily the neutrinos that one should expect to detect

rate of the universe. Barboza and his team have submitted

given their inherent ability to change flavour mid-flight. This

that thermodynamics demands that the heat capacity and

ground-breaking discovery was demonstrated through Prof.

compressibility of such a fluid would have to be positive,

Kajita’s atmospheric measurements and Prof. McDonald’s

which is obviously a contradiction. This is based, however,

solar measurements, which showed a dramatic variation in

on these specific properties of dark matter which are no

the flavours of neutrino that are created within the reaction

‘solidified’ precepts.

compared to those measured on the surface of the Earth. Simply put, the error in the original

The properties of dark matter remain inexplicable but the

measurements was due to looking for only the particle that

evidence for such a material is vast and extends back to

they expected to find, which was an error due to their ability

1933, being named “un-seen matter” in the 1950s. Until now,

to, as yet unpredictably, transmute.

no scientist has managed to produce a more reasonable explanation for the expansion rate of the observable

The reason this discovery has merited such a prestigious

universe, or the peculiar measurements taken of large-scale

prize as the Nobel is due to the fact that this understanding

gravitational systems, such as galaxies.

has fundamentally changed the way in which one may perceive the building blocks of reality — the standard

Despite the fact that neutrinos are a potential candidate for

model. Neutrinos play a fundamental role in common

non-baryonic dark matter, they may only account for a small

physical processes such as beta decay; the process in which

fraction of the total due to limits imposed by the large-scale

a nucleus-bound neutron decays into a proton, releasing

structure of the universe. The near future of physics, and

an electron and an electron antineutrino. Therefore,

our ability to foresee such a future, is dim; in fact, one might

understanding their fundamental properties is an essential

even say that it is dark. With the unearthing of massive

step towards a comprehensive understanding of events

neutrinos, however, our future and vision of the standard

occurring in astrophysics; cosmology; and various fields of

model begins to get a little more bright.

theoretical physics.

Arran Hodgkinson Dark matter, on the other hand, has taken step away from the limelight at the beginning of the year, as a research team suggested that the properties it has been endowed with come to violate the unerring laws of thermodynamics.

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University of Dundee BUCS Results

Wednesday, 30th September 2015

Basketball (Men) Strathclyde 2nd 58-49 Dundee 2nd (League) Football (Men) Aberdeen 2nd 4-0 Dundee 3rd (League) Dundee 2nd 0-3 St Andrews 2nd (League) Football (Women) Dundee 1st 1-6 Edinburgh 2nd (League) Hockey (Men) Dundee 2nd 1-4 Heriot Watt 2nd (League) Dundee 1st 3-2 Edinburgh 3rd (League) Hockey (Women) Dundee 1st 5-2 St Andrews 1st (League) Water Polo (Men) Glasgow 1st 21-8 Dundee 1st (League)

Water Polo (Women) Dundee 1st 18-3 Stirling 1st (League)

Friday, 2nd October 2015

Badminton (Men) Edinburgh 1st 11-1 Dundee 1st (League)

Saturday 3rd October 2015

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SHOULD ENGLAND BE SINGING

‘GOD SAVE THE QUEEN’ AT SPORTING EVENTS? Seeing England sing ‘God Save the Queen’ at sporting events has long become second nature. However, as the recent Rugby World Cup and international football matches have shown, could it be the end for ‘God Save The Queen’? After all, it is the British national anthem but not an exclusively English one. So why do England persist in using it and is there a demand for change?

Prior to 1905 there was no precedent for an anthem to be sung before a game commenced in any sport. It all started in a rugby match between Wales and a touring, and unbeaten, New Zealand side. As is still customary the All Blacks began with the Haka. However, it was suggested by the Welsh Rugby Union administrator, Tom Williams, that Welsh player Teddy Morgan should lead the crowd in a rendition of ‘Land of My Fathers’ (Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau) as a response. Morgan began the singing and the crowd joined in. Wales had become the first team to sing a national anthem at the start of a sporting event. That was also the only game that New Zealand lost on their tour.

‘God Save the Queen/King’ was then sung at all sporting events involving the home nations. Sometimes it would be in tandem with their own unofficial anthems but it was mainly sung as a mark of respect to the monarch. Wales became the first nation to break away from this. In 1975 sporting officials decided that ‘Land of My Fathers’ should be sung alone in order to have their players motivated with patriotic enthusiasm and dedication.

There were soon calls in Scotland for something similar but conservative sporting associations were reluctant to do so.

During the Thatcher years, however, demand grew and ‘God Save the Queen’ began to be roundly booed by crowds at Murrayfield and Hampden. The Scotland rugby team soon adopted ‘Flower of Scotland’ as their pre-game anthem in 1990 and by the football team in 1997.

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Right now a similar growth in support of an Englishonly anthem appears to be gathering pace with many

The England cricket team adopted ‘Jerusalem’ as their

noticing the absurdity of singing the anthem of the United

pre-game anthem in 2004 and this should be implemented

Kingdom, particularly when England face either Wales or

across the sports. ‘God Save the Queen’ can then be used

Scotland. In 2006 a BBC poll showed that 55% of people

alongside anthems in fixtures between the home nations or

preferred to use ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ as the English

when there is a royal connection.

national anthem instead of ‘God Save the Queen’. Calls for Northern Ireland to sing their own anthem prior to

It seems clear that the majority in England want an English-

international fixtures are also emerging.

only anthem. The final hurdle is for someone to take control and start the process of change but this has not been

The anthems used in the Commonwealth Games provide a

forthcoming. For the time being, then, it seems we are

perfect blueprint for what could, and should, be sung by the

staying as we are. Perhaps one day it will come to fruition

home nations in all sporting events. The Welsh sing

because one thing is for sure, it really is time for England to

‘Land of My Fathers’, The Scottish follow ‘Flower of

have an anthem of its own.

Scotland’ after it replaced ‘Scotland the Brave’ in 2010, Northern Ireland use ‘Londonderry Air’ and England have used ‘Jerusalem’ since 2010 after a poll suggested this was

Alasdair Hooper

more popular than the previous anthem ‘Land of Hope and Glory’.

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TURNING THE TIDE with Dundee University Triathlon Club

Waking up at 6am is not a nice feeling. As I drag myself out

For those wanting to have a taster look no further than the

of bed on a Friday morning, with daylight still absent,

Dundee aquathlon which takes place on the 14th November.

I already know what my first question for those at triathlon

“It’s the first race we’ve hosted on campus,” says club

club is going to be. How do you manage these early

captain Ruari Jardine. “It’ll be three lengths of the pool

mornings?

followed by three laps of the campus. It would be great to get a large turnout.”

Regardless of your attitude to early starts, however, once you get going you well and truly wake up.

The aquathlon promises to be an excellent event and will allow people to get a brief glimpse into the sport and a club that is clearly built on strong social ties. Those taking part will get to experience what was unanimously mentioned as the biggest positive of the club - the sense of achievement

“It’s one of the hardest aspects,” says club member Ciaran

you get when you complete your goals. Totally worth the

Smith. “You have to learn to slap yourself in the face a few

early start.

times before you roll out of bed onto the floor.” Regardless of your attitude to early starts, however, once you get going

Email the club: triathlon@dundee.ac.uk

you well and truly wake up.

A triathlon is one of the hardest disciplines out there.

We’ve all seen it on the TV and the achievements of the Brownlee brothers has brought it to the forefront of public consciousness. Many people, myself included, see the supreme fitness levels required to do a competitive triathlon and think you must have those same endurance levels to be in the club. That is not the case whatsoever.

Furthermore, there is also the support base in place for people to succeed in their aims. Support from fellow members goes without saying but the club also benefits from having an experienced coach on Mondays (who I have been informed is an absolute tank of a man). Members will then get their own training plans drawn up so they can achieve whatever they want.

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Training Times Monday: 06:10 – Run 19:00 – 20:00 – Swim Tuesday: 17:50 – Track Wednesday: 07:00 – 08:00 - Swim 14:00 – Cycle Friday: 07:00 – 08:00 – Swim Sunday: 10:00 - Brick

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CLUB FEATURE

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Ultimate Frisbee has become one of the fastest growing

On top of an abundance of social events it is also

sports in the country. The sport is a fast paced, non-

mentioned that the club quickly becomes your friend

contact game with points scored by passing the flying disc

circle. The close-knit nature of the members, as well as the

to a teammate in the opposing end zone. Interestingly

welcoming atmosphere the club generates, result in this

the game is also self-officiated, with players calling fouls

superb team spirit, something that will prove useful when

themselves in the interest of ‘the spirit of the game’.

competing (and drinking).

This is a big year for Dundee University’s Ultimate Frisbee

Dundee’s Ultimate Frisbee club has come a long way and

club. While they have enjoyed competitive success in recent

has shown itself to be one of the most popular sports clubs

years, particularly with a 2nd place finish at last year’s

at the university. With their first year in BUCS ahead of them

nationals, 2015-16 marks their first year in BUCS. Their first

they will have plenty to look forward to on the horizon.

ever league game takes place on the 4th November and it will mark an important moment in the club’s history.

Twitter: @DundeeUltimate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

A huge majority of the club members are completely new

DundeeUltimateClubSnapchat: @dundeeultimate

to the sport when they join. “The club’s training in the first semester is focused on learning the rules of the sport,” explains the club captain, Haydon Christou. Afterwards individuals can then go on to develop their technique and become better players. Andrew Dick, Ultimate Frisbee’s media officer, mentions that once you have mastered the

TRAINING TIMES Wednesday 14:00 – 16:00 20:00 – 21:30

throwing and catching aspect of the sport then the rest should fall into place.

Friday

16:00 – 17:00

Of course there is more to a sports club than just the

Sunday

14:00 – 16:00

activity itself. Ultimate Frisbee is no exception with a very active social calendar. “We’ve just had a great pub golf night and we try to organize 2-3 events every month,” says Tiffany Thomas, the club’s women’s captain. “Our sponsor 40

pub is Braes and we usually go after our evening sessions.”

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