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THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE STUDENTS’ UNION ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
SURHUL announces £98k deficit Julian Farmer Editor-in-Chief
The Students’ Union has announced a budget deficit of £98,464 for the academic year 2011-12, falling under heavy criticism for unrealistic budget planning. The figures, released shortly before the Annual General Meeting on 29 May, show that the actual balance fell far below the expected deficit of £23,383. The most significant failing was in the bars and entertainments branch of the
Students’ Union, which made £91,000 less profit than targeted, down by nearly £27,000 from last year. Historical data for income from the Students’ Union’s venues shows a steady decline year-byyear with fewer students purchasing alcohol on campus, a trend blamed on the availability of cheap alcohol off-campus in supermarkets and off licenses. In contrast with the trends, the projected income for the year was set continued page 3
IN NUMBERS
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The total word count for this 32-page edition of The Orbital.
COMMENT P9: Welcome to East Berlin A satirical look at the security in place on campus for the Olympics.
ARTS P24: Summer round up A look at what’s on in London’s theatres over the summer months.
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The number of days the campus bank was shut for before being reopened.
FEATURES P18: Puzzles Try your hand at our sudokus, killer sudoku, crossword and wordsearch.
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The speed limit in mph on Egham Hill during the Olympics (see page 4).
LIFESTYLE P19: DIY Simon Rawlings gives his tips on how to save money and look cool this summer.
SPORTS & SOCS P29: Media Society An overview of the latest society to get ratified on campus.
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