M AG DA L E N Free Student Magazine
ISSUE 53
Wealth: The Most Overrated Thing on Earth
Rise & Fall of a Genre: The Plight of EDM
It all goes tits, (or should
It’s common knowledge
I say silicone) up.
that where the public shows interest, larger labels see dolla signs.
Jonathan Rose Station Manager DUSA TV
Rebecca Baird Editor in Chief The Magdalen
Matthew Carter Station Manager DUSA Radio
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YOUR NEW 2016/17
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ISSUE 53 Editor’s Letter
Editors
Andrew: Do you want to write the Editor’s Letter together?
Editor in Chief
Kate: Like a duet? ‘You say potato’ -
Andrew Stewart
Andrew: ‘I say tomato…’ Deputy Editor A slightly conflicting relationship, we can start off great then suddenly realise we’re
Kate McAuliffe
not actually on the same page, or even pitch. But after introducing Andrew to the Magdalen as the Science Editor and him promoting me to one of his Deputy Editors
Art & Entertainment Editors
during his reign of terror as Editor and Chief (after leapfrogging in the hierarchy) it
Patrick O’Donnell
has been an exceptional two years of Magdabanter working beside him. And now it
Francesca Reid
is time for both of us to say farewell to the magazine which once again cemented our Current Affairs Editor
friendship.
Euan Forbes It has been less of a roller-coaster and more of a dodgems ride this last year, with a couple of controversial nudges and conflicting opinions, but we’ve certainly
Enterprise Editor
enjoyed the ride. The Magdalen has been through some big and, dare we say,
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impressive changes under this year’s team, earning more popularity and critical acknowledgement. It’s also been a year of celebration and achievements, with the
Design Editor
launch of the Magdalen’s 50th issue and appropriate partying to follow. We have
Hazel Wyllie
expanded, we have a new design and we are ready to jump forward into next year full steam, with a new team already lined up ready to expand and replace our current team
Fashion Editor
of amazing writers, editors and designers.
Sarah Doig
And finally, without sounding too much like an Oscar winner’s speech, we’d like to
Lifestyle Editor
wish the best of luck to Rebecca Baird, the incoming Editor in Chief, Monica Dunne,
Lauren Copeland
the incoming Creative Director, and their teams who have already impressed us so much. We’d also like to say a special thank you to Kenny Meek, Dominic Younger and
Science Editor
the other DUSA Media Managers who have been supportive and instrumental to our
Victor Chamosa Pino
success this year, also achieving so much in their time here. Sports Editor So, if you remember back to the April 2015 issue I quoted Dr Seuss with my all time favourite quote: ‘Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.’ Which still stands true today.
You have our gratitude, pride and well-wishes, farewell,
Andrew and Kate Editor in Chief & Deputy Editor 2015/16
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Design Team
Well we made it. Three 52-page issues, four 44-page issues & one 36-page issue. A new design, a
Creative Director
new spine, a hugely expanded team & new systems in place for the next team. I’ll take that. Yes, this
Monica Dunne
year has been intense. From an insane freshers issue to one that didn’t even make it to print, the past year has been a mixture of emotional breakdowns & bouts of joy. Since this is the last Creative Director’s letter under my remit, I’ll use it to thank everyone that makes this machine work. The team of designers who volunteer their free time to create something like this never cease to amaze me. Their devotion, support and hard work are staggering & I’ll confidently say that no other student
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magazine has this kind of collaboration that we take pride in. The team continually represents the independent nature of what student publishing should be; collaborative, supportive, inclusive & fun.
Designers
From design students to Vice Presidents of Communications and Campaigns, Magdalen lets people
Rachel Alexander
flex their creative talents on a monthly basis & although deadlines & timescales get in the way, myself
Zoe Broughton
& the team still maintain a sense of pride when seeing what they’ve created manifest. I extend thanks
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to them & everyone else, & I mean everyone, who has a hand in the making of this project.
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Shout Outs / Thanks: Dominic Younger: Dom is one of the most genuine, down to earth people I know. Not only does he act as publisher for this magazine, but also supports me in my creative endeavors on daily basis. Alice McConnell, Roma McCook & Jill Montgomery: A support network is important to anyone. Throughout the ongoing development of this magazine, these three have been mine. Whether it’s giving me advice or picking up an article when nobody else will, these three amazing women have been around when I needed them most. Andrew Stewart: Andrew is the man who makes this magazine happen. He is intensely passionate about the process behind our creation. He takes care of the content, the printing and the business behind the product. He’s been
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my partner in crime and there’s nobody I’d rather have by my side if I was to do it all over again. Andrew Simpson: My flat mate, assistant and friend. Andrew does for this magazine what I can’t. He
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challenges me, understands me and supports myself and the design team in every endeavour we take
Eilidh Reid
on. This magazine doesn’t exist without his support and I’m extremely grateful for it.
Special Thanks There are so many other people that deserve thanks and they know who they are. If you’ve had any
Kenny Meek
hand in the creation of this magazine, you matter and I’m in debt to your input and work. Thanks for having me.
Kenneth Meek Creative Director
The life of a Magdalen Creative Director is fleeting. You take
them on board for when I’m nearing disaster or just needing a
control, lose control & then it’s over before you know it. It seems
cup of tea. A bit about me - I’ve been designing for the Magdalen
like Kenny only just took over & subsequently revolutionised
since I started Graphic Design & have realy enjoyed doing it. I’m
the design of our magazine - so much so we’ve been shortlisted
20 years old & I come from a small town near Stirling. I hope that
as best designed student publication! Behind the scenes, our
you all come to enjoy picking up your monthly issue filled with the
outgoing CD has supported the design team in any issues we’ve
creative minds of everyone involved. I also just want to mention
had. I have big shoes to fill & Magdalen won’t be the same without
a quick thank you to my family, but particularly my sister & best
him. However, onwards & upwards. I’m looking forward to taking
friend Olivia, because I know she believes in me more than I do.
on the challenge of such a successful magazine. I DEFINITELY won’t be doing this alone - my Asst. creative Directors Laura & Ali.
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They’re how I survive on a day-to-day basis so I’m v happy to have
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CONTENTS Current Affairs 04 - 06
Art & Entertainment Accolades a Plenty for
28 - 29
Dundee Grad
08 - 09
The Plight of EDM
30 - 33
Design
Rise and Fall of a Genre:
Wealth: The Most Overrated Thing on Earth
Leanne Fischler
Societies 35 - 37
Enterprise 10 - 11
Seeing the Signs: British Sign Language
Introduction to Collaborations: The Father of Innovation
38 - 41
Music at The University of Dundee
Lifestyle 13 - 15
42 - 43
Study Abroad Society
44
Catholic Society
When Sex is Not an Option
Science 17 - 19
The Depressing Truth
20 - 21
Renewables in 2016
22 - 23
Cuneiform Calculas
Sports 46 - 49
The Greatest Quotes from the Sporting World
Fashion 26 - 27
Five Trends to Buy Now
Contributors List
Sophie Boswell, Victor Chamosa Pino, Sarah Doig, Joanne Dunne, Leanne Fischler, Euan Forbes, Adelaide Gribbin, Arran Hodgkinson, Alasdair Hooper, Cameron Melvin, Mark Newell, Finlay Page, Francesca Reid. Societies: University of Dundee Catholic Society, Dundee University Music Society.
Current Affairs
Accolades a Plenty for Dundee Grad F
or many students this time of year is filled
latter option that appealed to him and it is
with excitement and relief as that much
one that has paid off, as he has recently been
anticipated graduation finally seems within
named as one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under
reach. However, alongside that excitement
30 in Europe.
comes anxiety and despair over just what to
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do after university. A gap year, graduate job or
Having graduated from Dundee in 2009
starting your own business? The possibilities
with a degree in Politics and International
are endless, but for Cally Russell it was the
Relations, Russell had a few jobs in various
Current Affairs
sectors before founding Mallzee in 2012. Mallzee, is a
down a £75K investment into the business on Dragons
personalised shopping app which brings many high
Den. A decision which has been vindicated by this most
street retailers together in the one place. An amazing
recent success and recognition from Yahoo as “one of
concept but as Russell told the Magdalen, creating an
the six apps that will change the way we shop forever.”
app was not a long held ambition but rather something
Moreover, the app has users in over 125 countries but
borne out of a difficult jean buying experience.
Russell has plans to take it even further.
“We’ve got huge plans for 2016 and will be launching
Tough decision to turn down a £75K investment into the business on Dragons Den...
some fantastic new features this year as well as opening up more countries. Like always we’re just going to keep working hard, having fun every day and focus on building products that genuinely help people,” he says.
The young entrepreneur has achieved great business “I was getting frustrated at how long and frustrating the
success at such a young age which to some might be
process was so I thought wouldn’t it be great if there
surprising given that it was not till after university he
was one location where lots of different high street
got involved in any form of entrepreneurship. However,
brands are in one place and I could compare different
as he points out that period after graduation can be the
black jeans quickly and in a fun way, and the rest as they
best time to start up a business.
say ....is history,” “A lot of people think you need to go and get lots of This most recent accolade from Forbes Magazine is
experience before you start a business but I actually
just one of many Russell and Mallzee have received.
think coming at something with a totally fresh approach
However, the journey to this point has not always been
can give you an edge. If you start early you also often
easy with Russell making the tough decision to turn
don’t have to worry about dependents or giving up a big 5
Current Affairs
salary that you’ve got used to. I think starting a business upon graduation is the perfect time! Don’t be afraid by what you don’t know, think of it as an opportunity.” So if you are sitting here, still contemplating what to do after graduation then perhaps it’s time to turn that business idea into a reality. Who knows maybe you could be the next Dundee Graduate to find yourself on the 30 under 30 list.
Euan Forbes
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Leanne Fischler Orkney Level 4 Product Design DJCAD Leanne’s project, “Made in China”, was for a brief which asked her to design a light which embodied her values and interests as a designer. Exploring the issue of consumerism, she found that the repetition and sameness of mass production means that objects seem less valuable and are therefore easier to reject and dispose of. Alongside this, consumerism means that our deep individuality is reduced, expressed through duplicate objects and brand names. The final light was created through a process called slip casting, with twenty four translucent ceramic boxes made by hand. After they were fired, enamelled copper wire was used to connect them and tiny LEDs were hidden within them to create a subtle glow. Each box is handmade and is therefore totally unique. Through an emergent process, a crafted object is no longer just the sum of its combined materials; it is given meaning by human touch. In a society in which people define themselves through their possessions, Leanne’s design considers the deeper meanings inherent within the objects around us. Leanne’s biggest influence is her experience with the charity Skill Share Dundee. The charity helps to empower individuals across Dundee through making. The workshops teach traditional and useful skills and she is inspired by the way in which people react to these workshops, becoming more critical consumers and developing a deep community and connection. For her final year project Leanne is developing a kit for teenagers which proposes that we live in a dystopian society and challenges them to build their own mobile phone charger. The kit will provide the tools to build either a wind powered, dynamo powered, or solar powered charger from waste components. The project is aimed to get young people to consider the systems behind consumerism, and to reflect on the things that we take for granted today. 8
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If you would like to find out more about Leanne’s work check out her website at www.leannefischler.co.uk or get in touch with her on twitter at @leannefischler.
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INTRODUCTION TO
C O L L A B O R AT I O N : T H E FAT H E R O F I N N O VAT I O N
Introduction to Collaboration: The Father of Innovation
the “Apple-1”, was created by an interdisciplinary group
In the world of design, collaboration is a tool used
of collaborators. Steve “Woz” Wozniak an electronic
almost every day. For example, you wouldn’t go about
engineer hand-built the device in hopes to sell it for
designing a dress without first asking the manufacturer
$40. Steve Jobs brought it to market and found a buyer
the material limitations. “Banana Armour” (the product
that purchased the computer for a staggering $500
that keeps my banana fresh, day in and day out)
each. And finally there was Rod Holt who developed the
wouldn’t have got very far if the designers hadn’t first
devices’ unique power supply, giving the Apple-1 life.
asked the guys at Chiquita how big there bananas are!
These three people brought entirely different skills to the table but through working together created a movement
Collaboration is the simple act of working with
that has changed the way we look at technology today.
someone to produce something that works. Generally,
Collaboration reaches its full potential when people from
collaboration is a great tool to use in principle, buts it’s
different backgrounds meet. Everybody has great ideas
certainly easier said than done. There are so many great
that remain unused because the right people aren’t there
ideas being thought up all the time, but just not enough
to make it happen.
people working together to make them happen. If you’re interested in coming to this month’s Crit-Café This was the thinking that lead to the formation of Crit-
find out more on our Facebook page. With a volunteer
Café, a monthly collaboration event that encourages
barista, free snacks and coffee for everyone, Crit Café
anyone to bring and share or refine ideas – to take them
acts as a great melting pot for creativity that is open to
to the next level.
all years and courses.
Great things are almost always born from a fusion
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of innovation and collaboration. One of the greatest examples of this is Apple. Ask yourself who invented
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Lifestyle
WHEN SEX IS NOT AN OPTION
W
e all go through a stage when we are
have the emotional connection that I needed. My
discovering our sexuality. Through time, we
next boyfriend and I had been close friends for a
discover further aspects of ourselves that cause us
while and so I was able to feel attraction for him,
to doubt how we define who we are. This constant
but never in a sexual context. At first I thought it
change is what makes life so amazing. I have always felt
had to do with my traditional catholic upbringing.
very different – my interests tend not to conform with
After we broke up, however, I thought I simply wasn’t
the crowds’ – and, when it comes to romantic interests,
ready for that aspect of a relationship, whereas it
my approach to relationships was far more pragmatic.
wasn’t until this December that I realized the real reason for my lack of interest in sex: I am asexual.
As a teen I developed many ‘crushes’ but never expressed a desire to pursue any kind of relationship.
The current figure for asexuality is 1 in 100 and
I had my first proper relationship at university and
AVEN (Asexual Visibility and Education Network)
although my boyfriend was very sweet, we didn’t
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“It wasn’t until this December that I realized the real reason for my lack of interest in sex: I am asexual.”
I mean, seriously, sex talk and innuendos surround most aspects of social life and the act is expected to be an important component of a relationship. So, what happens when it isn’t an option?
I quite quickly began to understand that there is nothing wrong with being this way – that there was
provides information and forums where one can
nothing wrong with being different – despite the fact
arrange get-togethers with the other asexuals
that it makes life harder. The additional difficulty
in areas, such as Glasgow and Edinburgh. I will
mostly stems from the fact that it is harder to meet
definitely be attending the next gathering, as it
people but, in actual fact, what upset me was the
would be nice to talk to someone with the same
idea of exclusion from the social conversation. It
struggles as I have faced. Although my friends
was almost the sub-comments of everyday dialogue
and family have been very accepting, they
that caused the slight feeling of alienation.
haven’t been able to understand how I feel. This is not where the struggle ends, however, as not I’m not going to lie; when I first realized, I was quite
all asexuals feel the same way about relationships and
upset. It was not the fact that I would not be interested
intimacy. On the one hand there are aromantics – who
in sexual intercourse that upset me, at all; it simply
do not wish to have any romantic involvement and are
felt like a real confirmation that I could never fit in.
happy to be alone – whilst on the other hand there
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are asexuals – interested in romantic relationships with the same sex (homoromantic), opposite sex (heteromantic) or both sexes (biromantic); like me.
For those of us in the romantic community, relationships are different. Many times, people perceive the process of attraction as a series of
“...interested in romantic relationships with the same sex (homoromantic), opposite sex (heteromantic) or both sexes (biromantic)...”
events that naturally lead on to the act of sex. As an asexual, this process is slightly different; I see
differences, however, I have never felt excluded
the development of trust and understanding one
from social groups as, often, common ground
another as a goal, rather than a consequence of a
is largely irrelevant to sexual orientation.
relationship. In many ways, the non-physical elements of a relationship become all the more significant
Many things have changed for me but many of my
and constitute a form of intimacy in themselves.
dreams for the future remain the same. I still wish to get a job I enjoy; find someone to cuddle and
Describing this to people in your environment is
share my life with; and to have a family. I just don’t
also never easy, although with time I’ve embraced
want to do it all in what is considered the “norm”
being biromantic and I can truly say that I wish
but, all too often, the odd can also be beautiful.
everyone knew where I stood from the beginning, so as to avoid any confusion. Despite my sexual
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Science
The Depressing Truth As it transpires, the millions of suffering individuals that
million people, according to 2015 statistics released by
General Practitioners have been relentlessly prescribing
the Mental Health Foundation, but when and why did
antidepressants may have been negatively affected in
depression come about? Suggestions that depression
ways unimaginable to the victims of this pharmaceutical
is simply a symptom of an over commercialised society,
ploy. Each and every time we pop a disgusting pill
built around evolved primates, have not stood up to
between our lips we trust in the scientific reports
scrutiny — with the simple proof by counter-example
and reviews to protect us from potential damnation
being given by smaller, unadulterated societies such as
but, apparently, this trust has been abused through
the !Kung in southern Africa.
indolence, incompetence, and downright deception. The plight of depression is one that affects over 6
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This trust has been abused through indolence, incompetence, and downright deception.
Modern scientific analysis has suggested that depression may well have evolved into the species as a beneficial tool for reducing one’s propensity to be distracted whilst fulfilling a given task — by reducing psychomotor activity and inhibiting neurotransmitters in the individual’s reward system.
Depression may well have evolved into the species as a beneficial tool for reducing one’s propensity to be distracted whilst fulfilling a given task
That doesn’t mean that we should not try our very best to treat depression, as often the body’s own inhibitory circuits fail to lessen the damaging effects on the individual. Unfortunately, in order to achieve this gargantuan task, one must place the depressed individuals in the hands of pharmaceutical companies whose primary roles are to: a) treat illnesses through development of medicines and b) see an immediate return on any investment into the development of such drugs.
In an article published in January’s British Medical Journal (BMJ), 70 double-blind anti-depressant trials’ clinical study reports were reviewed to identify accuracy and transparency. The review focused on selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which are the most commonly prescribed anti-depressant drugs. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, responsible for the transmission of signals in the brain, whereas norepinephrine is another name for noradrenaline and is also a neurotransmitter, 18
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responsible for controlling Patient listings, generally
Results such as these were completely omitted from the
found in appendices, were only available for 46% of the
original reports to health authorities and, as such, these
trials without an official request from medical authorities
drugs were admitted to the market and into our NHS.
to view the remainder. Moreover, these documents were not required for the initial round of submissions to the European Medical Authority (EMA) due to a regulation of the European Union — Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 — which protects a company’s ‘commercial interests’ above the freedom of information within the union.
This study found little effect, positive or negative, on adults but found a doubling of suicidality and aggression in children given the pills.
One example of how exporting one’s ability to restrict markets and provide appropriate regulations is provided therein. The European Union, being able to impose
Moreover, a review in the Journal of Clinical
universal regulations for the good of the community,
Epidemiology discovered that one third of all meta-
is not, in itself, a bad thing but only if the companies
analyses into the effects of anti-depressants were carried
that they are protecting are worthy of our trust. So, just
out by employees within the pharmaceutical sector.
what does it mean for the patients at the end of this
Unsurprisingly, these individuals were less likely to report
production chain?
negative effects of drugs, with a 22-fold difference. This
Are biopharma companies truly worthy of our trust and
is a grossly abused conflict of interest that is simply
unreserved admiration?
not being addressed and is likely causing unimaginable suffering to those effected.
Are biopharma companies truly worthy of our trust and unreserved admiration?
This is not the end for anti-depressants as they are an unfortunate necessity of modern living. Safety reviews, however, need to change for the good of the depressed individuals in dire need of assistance and for the good of society as a whole — not least to restore the public’s trust in the scientific community. The rigour with which
That same BMJ report found that of those reports which provided an extensive, but not exhaustive, set of data
we scrutinise these reports is at least indicative of the degree of safety with which we provide the public.
for analysis, results were resoundingly negative. This study found little effect, positive or negative, on adults but found a doubling of suicidality and aggression in
Arran Hodgkinson
children given the pills.
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R E N E WA B L E S I N
2016 Water-rich planets like our own lose water when
computed a few cities in the US and Chile, but their
vapour in the upper atmosphere is broken down by
plan is to expand further. On the other side of the
light and the resultant hydrogen flees into space.
Atlantic we also dabble in harvesting the sun’s energy.
This is a process so extremely slow that it would
Last month, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI flicked the
never affect Earth substantially if it weren’t for the
switch of the first section of what will be the largest
sun’s ever-growing heat and luminosity (which is
solar plant in the world. This section alone provides
also an extremely slow process). However, recent
enough energy for hundreds of thousands of homes,
mathematical models have predicted that if we burned
a number that will grow to a predicted 1.1 million once
all of Earth’s available fossil fuels we would accelerate
the plant is finished, in 2018. The plant is just one of
this loss, rendering Earth uninhabitable within a
the projects that will help meet Morocco’s goal of
geological timescale. That is still a few million years,
generating 42% of its energy from renewables by 2020.
but it is nonetheless reassuring to know that 2016 has already seen several advancements focused on
For the final one we move onto wind energy, in
renewable energies.
particular, the vibrations that arise from it. A paper published by engineers from Ohio State University
First of all is a project started by MIT, Mapdwell. It aims
describes how it may be possible to convert random
to “drive sustainable practices, community awareness,
vibration frequencies into electrical energy by
energy efficiency, and smart development through
exploiting the resonant frequencies inherent to
the aggregate effort of individuals” by assisting in
trees and other similar structures. These resonant
calculations for solar panel installation. The tool
frequencies absorb the vibrational energy from the
assesses the solar potential of each and every rooftop
higher frequencies, leading to a stronger, more uniform
in a city and maps it out. All you have to do is enter
sway that protects the tree from the wind’s random
your address into the program, and based on its
swings. Although more anecdotal than the previous
cost-benefit analyses it will tell you what installation
projects, the study encourages additional research on
works best (number of panels and their optimal tilt,
the usefulness of vibration-based harvesting systems.
among others) and predict costs and carbon offset. By
Artificial wind-sensitive forests, anyone?
eliminating the painstaking research and calculations necessary for “going solar” it definitely paves the path for more people to make the change. So far it’s only
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CUNEIFORM CALCULUS It has been long thought that one of the origins
with Jupiter, their astronomical significance went
of modern calculus lies somewhere in 14th
unnoticed. It wasn’t until recently, when Ossendrijver
century Europe, when European astronomers and
began translating a tablet that had been sitting
mathematicians developed the trapezoid method. The
untouched in the British Museum, that their significance
truth, however, takes us 1,400 years further back, to
was noted.
ancient Babylonia. The tablet he was translating was a procedural There are some 340 known Babylonian astronomical
tablet which preserved instructions on the method
tablets filled with data on lunar and planetary motion;
for calculating Jupiter’s displacement across the
and another 110 describing the arithmetic operations
ecliptic plane. The procedure tracked Jupiter’s
used to compute this data. Astroarchaeologist Matthieu
speed as a function of time, and then determined
Ossendrijver of Humboldt University in Berlin found
Jupiter’s displacement by calculating the area under
evidence that the Babylonians were employing the
the velocity-time graph. The computations covered
trapezoid procedure to track Jupiter’s path across the
a period of 60 days, during which Jupiter’s motion
sky in four of these tablets. One of the tablets mentions
appeared to slow (due to the complicated combination
Jupiter, and the other three are part of a collection of
of the Earth’s own orbit around the Sun with that of
procedures dealing exclusively with Jupiter.
Jupiter’s). The resulting velocity-time graph had a downward slope, and it was from this graph that the
Jupiter was a favourite of the Babylonians, who equated the gas giant with the patron deity of Babylon – Marduk
displacement of Jupiter was determined.
The trapezoid procedure is a method for approximating the definite integral – one of two main operations in calculus. The development of this geometric method foreshadowed the creation of calculus by Leibniz and Newton in the 17th century. It is well known that the
All four tablets preserved portions of the trapezoid
Babylonians had a deep understanding of mathematics
procedure, but despite the indications of a connection
and astronomy, but these tablets show that such an
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abstract insight into the connection between time and motion came about in Babylonia.
The procedure was originally believed to have been developed in 14th century Europe, and it is probably still true to say that Europeans developed it independently; much Babylonian knowledge was lost when the civilisation died out in 100 A.D.
A procedural tablet which preserved instructions on the method for calculating Jupiter’s displacement across the ecliptic plane. This discovery may seem to some to be irrelevant, however, it actually gives us a greater understanding into the history of mathematics and the scientific advancement of ancient civilisations. These findings will hopefully lead to a more concerted effort to protect and uncover more of science’s rich heritage.
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Variated Stripe This bold take on a stripe print is appearing everywhere on the high street at the moment and is set to be big for the next few months. There’s a variety of dresses, shirts and tops in the print, so you’re bound to find something you like that would make an on trend addition to your 2016 wardrobe. A shirt dress in the stripe print is a good choice, as it looks great worn with tights while the weather is still that little bit colder, but it can also be dressed up with over the knee boots for a night-time look. Shirt dress, Miss Selfridge £39
Lace-Up This trend has reached everything from heels to detailing on jumpers. Lace-up front bodysuits are big at the moment, and really great for switching up your night time outfits. Wear with a faux leather skirt one week, and high waist jeans the next. If that’s not your thing, the trend can easily be worn more casually through jumpers and sweatshirts with subtler lace-up detailing. Grey body with lacing, H&M £14.99
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Pinafore Although perhaps reminiscent of the ‘80s and ‘90s, the pinafore has made a comeback recently. This retro style of dress is ideal to purchase at this time of year as it can be worn layered with a jumper underneath, tights and boots, but as the weather gets warmer, it works just as well with cute t-shirts. Pinafore, Topshop £39
Khaki Khaki was all over the high street in Autumn/Winter collections, and it looks like it’s set to stay around for at least another few months. It’s such an easy to wear colour, and perfect to mix and match with denim. Layering is key at this time of the year and so a lightweight knit is the perfect way to add this on-trend colour in to your spring wardrobe. Khaki jumper, H&M £12.99
Neutrals Think dusty, natural tones of light pink, grey and nude. Any combination works well, whether it’s just the one item or an ensemble with a few different neutral colours. Missguided have a really amazing range of these colours just now, with everything from faux leather skirts to polo neck dresses in lovely neutral colours. Nude faux leather skirt, Missguided £18
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N
ow worth an estimated $7 billion, it’s fair to say
character in the underground rising to the mainstream
we have seen a colossal expansion in the music
and being exploited by big labels and corporate minds.
industry in recent years. More specifically in
We are then left to bury the battered, lifeless corpse of
Electronic Dance Music or “EDM” as neon-faced festival
the latest EDM trend along with its many predecessors.
ravers are calling it. The influx of new electronically
In the meantime, labels retreat to the internet,
produced music is quickly dominating the charts and
desperately trying to find the next wave of producers
is providing a platform for up and coming artists to
naive enough to succumb to their constraints put in
exhibit their talent. Resources have never been more
place to maximize profit. Am I saying that everything
widely available for those looking to delve into music
that becomes
production and opportunities are increasing thanks to the power of the internet. Just when we saw a rise in new, authentic music produced by teens in their bedroom fueled by nothing but their love for all things
“It’s common knowledge that where the public shows interest, larger labels see dolla signs.”
musical, in steps large record labels. Right on cue. Strategically branded as a “movement,” the expansion in
mainstream is bad music? Of course not. I don’t have a
EDM has quickly attracted corporate interest, something
large enough vinyl collection to warrant the “hipster”
which has the power to make or break the industry.
label that goes along with such a ridiculous statement. What I am saying, however, is that music should be
It’s common knowledge that where the public shows
appreciated from the roots up. Embrace small time
interest, larger labels see dolla signs. This is when they
producers in their bedrooms who are keen to share their
throw their poster boys and girls into a studio to record
unique twist on electronic music. Maybe then we can
pre written lyrics which they then shoehorn using auto-
develop keen, creative minds and re-introduce some
tune into a pre produced track. The result? The latest
form of originality into the sinking ship that is Electronic
sick club banger m8. They see the record sells well
Dance Music.
and begin to churn out track after track of the same music in hope of milking every last drop of money out of the trend before listeners and consumers inevitably get bored and move on. In a short sighted, cash fueled frenzy we see genres which gained popularity and 28
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Wealth is something that has always been portrayed
madly in love with his (third) wife and multitude of
romantically in the media, presenting those with money
children, with a successful business empire. Of course
as having their own aura of superiority and prissiness, as
they had their problems, like all families do, but theirs
though simply having good fortune somehow elevates
were perhaps more tragic than most. For example, we
you from the rest of the general public and is the means
are shown one of the
of achieving happiness. Reality TV shows such as MTV Cribs, Keeping up with the Kardashians, and Made in Chelsea invite us into the lives of the fabulously wealthy, showcasing their lavish homes and lifestyles. Generally, we gain the impression that their lives are carefree, except the odd tiff over an incorrect Starbucks order or who last slept with who. Obviously.
The American documentary film Queen of Versailles
Reality TV shows such as MTV Cribs and Made in Chelsea invite us into the lives of the fabulously wealthy, showcasing their lavish homes and lifestyles.
follows the lives of Jackie and David Siegel, the owners of the former billion dollar business, Westgate Resorts. At the beginning of the film, this family are the perfect
children, with a successful business empire. Of course
example of being outrageously wealthy. All negative
they had their problems, like all families do, but theirs
connotations included. Jackie, a former beauty queen
were perhaps more tragic than most. For example, we
and model, shows the camera crew around her and
are shown one of the Filipino nannies again, and she
her husband’s new pastime; building a replica of the
explains that the youngest son chooses to sleep in
palace of Versailles to live in. This colossal build, when
her room, an outside, minuscule doll house originally
completed will be the largest and most valuable single
bought for the children to play in, as he can cuddle
family house in the USA. Upon viewing the house, the
with her and feel safe and loved. It becomes clear that
extreme excess becomes sickening. It boasts seventeen
despite Jackie’s best intentions, she can't give all of her
bathrooms, a tennis court, closets the size of two rooms,
children enough love and time, with so many new things
and two staircases; “One for going to see the kids,
happening in her life, and having mansions to built.
and one for going to my part of the house.” You can
Then it all goes tits, (or should I say silicone) up. In 2008,
imagine the look on the face of their Filipino maid, at the
America experienced a massive economic recession and
prospect of cleaning this place.
this was fatal to Siegel’s company. Suddenly, they were
We are shown a happy family, and a husband who is
millions of dollars in debt and the banks were prompting
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them to sell everything, including their beloved palace
a compulsive spender, and as someone who can’t
which was only half built. The higher you climb, the
remember the last time she was told “No”, she fails to
harder you fall. David, the main business owner, in a
heed this warning. Christmas shopping, she buys three
bizarre transformation, over time became extremely
of everything, another compulsive habit of hers, and
bitter and estranged from his family. The thing he loves
ends up leaving the shop with five shopping carts full
the most is being taken from him and the effects of this
of presents, including a bike for one of her sons, despite
become physically visible. He soon has a permanent
having at least fifteen bikes in her garage.
frown, with sunken, dark and constantly furious eyes. He ignores his children whom he used to play with and neglects his wife, at one point asking her “why did I marry an old hag like you?” In actual fact, he married
And then it all goes tits, (or should I say silicone) up...
a beauty queen, more than half his age... David then spends all of his time in his office trying to find ways to save his business, even refusing to come out when his
The beauty of being skint, or even just having to spend
family are downstairs waiting, after making a birthday
wisely, is that when we buy ourselves the odd thing, we
dinner for him. His wife is loving and patient through
truly appreciate it. You worked hard for those new shoes
it all, if not slightly in denial about the whole thing. It
and you love and cherish them when the purchase is
is said money changes people, and apparently a lack
made. For Jackie and her family, an excess of money has
of it does too. Previously, when interviewed by the film
made them numb to simple pleasures, and extremely
crew, David boasted about having been the reason that
hard to impress. What is the point of having money if
George W. Bush got into office, “through not entirely
you cant appreciate it?
legal ways I am not comfortable talking about on television”, said with a nauseatingly smug look on his
Today, this is an effect of wealth that is completely
face. He then goes on to admit, laughing, that the “war
overlooked, and neglected. Even in social media, being
on terror” wouldn't have happened had he not done
rich is idolised, and viewed as a life goal, the sign that
that. Top humour indeed.
you are happy and no longer need to worry. Queen of Versailles has proved what a vain and foolish idea this is.
What is interesting about this reality tv-style film is that
A few years after this film was made, the Siegel’s oldest
it gives us a rare glimpse into the uncensored lives of the
daughter, Victoria, was found dead in their mansion due
rich and famous, one where the bad bits aren't edited
to a drug overdose. It’s sad to think had she not been
out. With money, David was a cheery and amicable man,
surrounded by this great wealth in replace of attention
without it he becomes cold, unloving and ultimately
and care, she may have lived to be older than eighteen.
undeserving of his over-tolerant wife. He talks about
Money may buy you some cool shit, but it has never
trading her in for a younger model, literally, as he eyes
been able to buy love or happiness.
up the next Miss USA contestants who are at a party in his house. All of whom are young enough to be his grandchildren. Everything seems to fall into disarray. Their pets, including several dogs, puppies and snakes are left to roam around freely, doing the toilet wherever they please. One of the kid’s reptiles is even found dead in it’s tank, without food or water. To try and save money, David warns Jackie she must cut back on the amount she spends. However, as 32
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Seeing the Signs: British Sign Language
You may have seen a great deal in the news lately about
nature of a D/deaf person’s experience of the world.
the passing of the British Sign Language (Scotland)
BSL is a full, ‘real’ language just like any other – German,
Act, the BSL classes through the university’s Languages
Arabic, Mandarin. It is complete with its own phonology,
for All program or the Sign Language Society notices.
syntax (‘grammar’) and norms. The word order is
Despite this, there are many myths about the D/deaf
sometimes quite different: for instance, you could sign
community and BSL and D/deaf people in the UK still
“bridge man standing on” rather than “a man standing
face massive inequality. The President and founder of the
on a bridge”. Moreover, it allows you to represent things
UoD Sign Language Society writes on BSL, the D/deaf
visuo-spatially – useful when giving directions!
community, and why this matters. NB. D/deaf refers to those who identify as part of the Deaf community and culture (‘big D Deaf’) and those who have hearing impairment who don’t (‘small d deaf’).
BSL: What is it?
BSL: Who uses it? BSL is the first and preferred language of many (but not all) D/deaf people in the UK. Most BSL users are D/deaf, though there are many hearing users as well, particularly children of D/deaf adults (CODAs). It can be learned
British Sign Language is just one of approx. 130 signed
as a first language right from birth – in fact, toddlers
languages around the world, according to Ethnologue.
with D/deaf signing parents can start signing slightly
It is unique to the UK, although it shares a language
earlier than hearing children with hearing parents start
family with Australian (Auslan) and New Zealand (NZSL)
to speak.
sign languages. It is not the same as American Sign Language (ASL) – that actually belongs in the French
It should be noted that there is an incredible diversity of
Sign Language family.
deafness. Some people are deaf from birth (congenitally
Historically, BSL came into existence when Thomas
deaf), others acquire it later in life. It can range from
Braidwood founded a school for the deaf in Edinburgh
mild hearing loss to profound. Some D/deaf people can
in the late eighteenth century. By organising the D/deaf
use hearing aids or cochlear implants and others cannot
community, BSL was created by D/deaf people who
– but it is always their choice. Some sign, some speak,
used it. New signs were created that reflected the visual
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BSL Finger Spelling Alphabet BSL: Why is it important? Why use BSL? Isn’t having a completely different language just making things harder for the D/deaf community? Can’t D/deaf people just use hearing aids/ cochlear implants/lipreading? These are common questions in the hearing community that stem from ignorance of what it is like to be truly D/deaf.
hearing people. This simply isn’t true. BSL also gives rise to a full and rich culture like BSL poetry and even signsong – singing in sign language using visual beauty in movement as an art form.
What can I do to help? There are a lot of things hearing people can do to help. For one, simply being aware that the D/deaf community
BSL enables D/deaf people full access to a language
exists, how diverse it is and that they face significant
that is their own, that they create and that reflects their
challenges, such as access to education and healthcare.
experience of living in an intensely visual world. For
For two, you could try to learn some BSL – even a little
centuries, it was believed that sign language would only
fingerspelling or the basics like ‘thank you’ can make a
hold a child back from achieving their full potential, or
difference in facilitating communication. If you’re feeling
prevent them learning to read or communicate with
very motivated, you could volunteer at the Tayside Deaf
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Hub – they have a range of volunteer positions available.
else. Regardless of how they choose to communicate, D/
If it’s one thing you take away from this article, follow
deaf people are above all people.
these tips when you encounter a D/deaf person: You can learn BSL by taking a Languages for All • Don’t shout.
course at UoD, through Tayside Deaf Hub’s courses, or
It isn’t going to make you any easier to understand and
by joining the UoD Sign Language Society. Email the
makes it harder for D/deaf people to lipread.
President and author of this article at c.melvin@dundee. ac.uk or join their Facebook: facebook.com/groups/
• Face the person and make eye contact.
dundeeunisignsoc
D/deaf communication works visually so you can’t be understood if you’re looking away or covering your mouth with your hand.
• Treat D/deaf people with the same respect as everyone
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MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Are you passionate about music? The Dundee University Music Society is one of the largest and most active societies in the university, holding a number of successful concerts and social events throughout the academic year. We are comprised of five diverse groups that meet up and play together on a weekly basis, and perform music in a wide variety of genres and styles.
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WHO WE ARE We have two instrumental groups including the very popular Big Band, who play a number of swing, jazz, and soul classics. They meet every Thursday at 7:30pm to rehearse for their many exciting events both on-and off-campus. Our magnificent Orchestra meets every Wednesday at 7pm and play various types of music, including a number of famous overtures, concertos, symphonies, and even soundtracks from film and TV.
The Dundee University Music Society also boasts three fantastic choirs: The Chamber Choir is the smallest of the three and is an auditioned group, meeting every Monday at 7pm in the University Chaplaincy, always exploring new styles of music and accepting new challenges. The Choir, the biggest and most varied group within the society is an ever-expanding force, meeting every Tuesday at 7:30pm to perform a host of works such as Handel’s Messiah and Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana. And finally our newest group the Gospel Choir meeting every Friday at 7pm to rehearse a variety of songs ranging from traditional gospel to contemporary pop in a friendly, relaxed environment. 39
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We kicked off our busy year with a few social events, bringing together old and new members of the society. Our popular pub quiz in October was highly successful, with the winning team receiving a crate of craft beer worth over £90. The Big Band were also proud to present their first gig of the year ‘The Cooler’, returning to Mono to perform hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra to Amy Winehouse to an audience of jazz and swing enthusiasts. In November the society organised the event ‘Come and Sing: Messiah’, a fundraising effort which drew over 75 members of the community to come together to learn and perform Handel’s Messiah in a single day. It was all for a great cause, with a grand total of £1200 going to Nordoff Robbins Scotland’s projects in the Tayside area. The Big Band also helped The Magdalen celebrate the launch of their 50th issue in style by performing at their launch party in Air Bar. Towards the end of November, the Orchestra, Choir, and Chamber Choir joined forces to perform their Winter Concert in the Caird Hall, entertaining our largest audience to date and earning great reviews in the press. The varied programme included works from a variety of composers such as Mendelssohn, Borodin, and Bizet. The Gospel Choir also brought lots of joy last semester when they travelled to Newport in December to bring festive spirit to the residents of a local care home, and carolled outside the Union on the night of the annual Christmas Bash - accompanied by reindeer, no less! 40
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OUR PLANS FOR 2016
This semester will be just as eventful, with various exciting concerts planned over the upcoming months. The Big Band will join forces with Swing Dance to bring us the ‘Great Gatsby: Live Jazz Club’ night on the 3rd March in Mono – which is a night that simply cannot be missed! On the 12th March the Chamber Choir shall be performing ‘Flora and the Prince’ in St Paul’s Cathedral - a brand oratorio written exclusively for the choir by a local composer. Another concert to look forward to is ‘Mozart’s Requiem & Mass in Blue’ which will be performed by the Orchestra and Choir in the Caird Hall on the 19th March. To round off a busy month the Gospel Choir shall also be holding their annual concert in March!
CONTACT US If you would like to find out more about becoming a member of the society or any of our upcoming performances, please get in touch at: musicsoc-president@dundee.ac.uk. You can also find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dundeeuniversitymusicsociety Or have a look at our new website: www.dundee.ac.uk/music
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ST U DY
ABROAD SOCIETY
The Study Abroad Society is a new DUSA organisation
Another important objective of the Study Abroad
that aims to increase awareness of the study abroad
Society is to provide a support system for incoming and
opportunities the university provides, as well as creating
outgoing exchange students. Going to live in a country
a support network for students who are taking part
you have potentially never been to before, knowing
in an exchange. Currently the society is a small group
nobody can be a very daunting prospect, however we
of students who have returned from an exchange in
are hoping that with a network of students in the same
Europe, Asia and North America who aim to promote
boat as you or those who have been there before will
studying abroad.
make the transition much easier. This is true for incoming as well as those students leaving Dundee.
As time goes on, we hope to increase our network to include international students studying in Dundee, those
It is also useful for the members from Dundee in first or
away on exchange and those hoping to go.
second year who are waiting to study abroad as they will hear first-hand accounts of the trials and triumphs
Our main goal is to encourage more students from
students are facing.
the University of Dundee to take part in an exchange for either a year or a semester. In order to promote
To create a solid network and encourage people to
studying abroad, we will be taking part in organised
consider an exchange, we want to hold social events to
fairs to publicise the opportunities available through the
get to know each other, alongside promotional events.
university. We will also be holding our own events which will allow students considering an exchange to hear
Anyone is welcome to join the society and learn more
personal experiences about the places they would like to
about the university’s exchange programs or just to
go. Further promotion will include short video interviews
meet a variety of people!
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UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
C AT H O L I C S O C I E T Y The University of Dundee Catholic Society would like to invite everyone to come along and participate in some interesting and informative events this semester! We meet in the hall of St Andrew’s Cathedral beside the DCA (go down the steps on the left-hand side when facing the Cathedral). Our meetings usually begin with Mass at 7:15
We welcome Catholics and non-Catholics alike, and want to encourage anyone with questions to join us for fruitful discussions.
p.m. on Mondays, after which we delve into our topic for the week. Our topics for the rest of the semester include
Should you have any questions, search for ‘Dundee
discussions on vocations and the dignity of life. We
University Catholic Society’ on Facebook (we have a page
welcome Catholics and non-Catholics alike, and want to
and a group) We hope to see many of you at our meetings
encourage anyone with questions to join us for
and on the retreat!
fruitful discussions. Visit our website, <http://dundeeunicatholic.co.uk>. On a specific point, we have arranged a retreat to Pluscarden Abbey, the Benedictine monastery in Elgin, between Friday 1st April and Sunday 3rd April. The basic itinerary for the retreat is attending Mass and some of the Divine Offices (daily prayer at different times throughout the day). Outside of those services, the retreat is open, and we would be more than happy to take suggestions and ideas about what to do during the weekend. The cost for the retreat has not been finalised at the time of writing, but it is being subsidised, and should be around £20. This retreat is a great opportunity to escape from the pressures of university life, and an excellent chance to take in the beautiful countryside of Moray.
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Professional sport has a superb way of churning out
Charles Shackleford could have been one hell of an NBA
typically glorious quotes. Only in this cauldron of elite
player, if there had been the odd underwater game.
athletes and coaches can you hear contemplations that redefine the meaning of “insightful” (sarcasm is intended). Here is a collection of some of the finest quotes to brighten up your day:
‘I owe a lot to my parents, especially my mother and father’
‘I watched Arsenal in the Champions League the other week playing some of the best football I’ve ever seen, and yet they couldn’t have scored in a brothel with two grand in their pockets!’ Ian Holloway is, quite simply, the master when it comes
Greg Norman was one of the best golfers ever, ranked
to memorable quotes. His managerial career had its high
number one for 331 weeks in the 1980’s and 90’s. He might
points, most notably at Blackpool and Crystal Palace,
not be taking part in any genealogy-based TV series
but the Bristolian is at his best when speaking his mind.
anytime soon though.
Expect a couple more entries from the man later on.
‘After Chelsea scored, Bolton epitulated’
‘Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein’
Sky sport’s pundit, Paul Merson, showcases his incredible command of the English language. This entry is one of
While doing so mistakenly, former NFL quarterback Joe
many from the former Arsenal player.
Theisman has proved his point rather effectively.
‘I dunno, I never smoked any Astroturf’
‘It was a damp squid for Liverpool’
Baseball player, Tug McGraw, was asked whether he
It’s Paul Merson again! Let’s remember he’s paid to talk on
preferred grass or Astroturf. We’ve all made that mistake
TV.
right?
‘I’m the oldest I’ve ever been right now’
I think one of these teams could win this’
Not wanting to poke too much fun at a two-time UFC
Andy Townsend – the original “stating the blatantly
heavyweight champion, but Tim Sylvia came out with a
obvious” co-commentator. The aforementioned quote
right corker here.
was just before the UEFA super cup final. The thing about finals is that someone will inevitably win.
‘I can go right, I can go left, I’m amphibious’
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‘When they dont score they hardly ever win’
Alan Brazil clearly wasn’t the best at geography so launched an appeal for help. Thankfully he soon discovered that Levante were based in Valencia - in Spain.
Michael Owen – the current “stating the blatantly obvious” co-commentator. Owen’s particularly insightful comment
‘Nothing. She already has Zlatan.’
was in relation to Manchester City’s problems in finding the net earlier in the season.
The distinctive Zlatan Ibrahimovic was asked what he got his wife for her birthday. This was his response.
‘I ain’t gonna be no escape-goat’ Basketball player Karl Malone makes it crystal clear. Malone and Merson would make quite a team.
‘I love Fidel Castro, I respect Fidel Castro you know why? A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last years but that motherf*****r is still here’ Ozzie Guillen came out with this gem while manager of the Miami Marlins. The problem, however, is that Miami has a rather large Cuban community who aren’t that fond of Castro. Guillen didn’t last long in the job.
‘I couldn’t be more chuffed if I were a badger at the start of the mating season’
If youre chopping and changing the team you dont get that word I cant pronounce beginning with C’ Paul Merson at his “consistent” best.
‘To put it in gentleman’s terms, if you’ve been out for a night and you’re looking for a young lady and you pull one, some weeks they’re good looking and some weeks they’re not the best. Our performance today would have been not the best looking bird but at least we got her in the taxi. She weren’t the best looking lady we ended up taking home but she was very pleasant and very nice so thanks very much lets have a coffee.’ Probably Ian Holloway’s most famous quote. This was the
Ian Holloway expresses his joy in a unique way after his Queens Park Rangers team beat Cardiff in 2004.
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analogy he chose to comment on his side’s “ugly” win.
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