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Banned comedian and fans target critic over relationhip with musician
SEX INSULTS OF TROLL DAPPER Online abuse victim: Georgia Lubrani
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�inally felt like that they could say “Actually, this offends me”.’ Dapper Laughs has since taken A STUDENT was trolled by sex- to Twitter and issued a statement ism row comedian Dapper Laughs in which he apologised, saying: after supporting a petition to ban ‘Online abuse of any kind is wrong.’ Ms Lubrani dismissed the apolhim from her university. Georgia Lubrani was subjected ogy, noting that he swore at her to other online abuse and targeted only three days before issuing it. She said while fans of the over a past relationship with a comedian were easy to ignore at well-known musician. The comedian told the Cardiff �irst, things changed when they began to focus on University philosophy her personal life. Sevstudent to ‘f*** off’ in eral tried to expose a a tweet that has since relationship she had been deleted. with a popular musShe spoke out after ician in the past. Dapper Laughs – real ‘Once people found name Daniel O’Reilly out that we’d slept – cancelled his gig at together, the abuse the university’s Y Plas became very personal following the petition. and that’s when I got Since then, his ITV2 Cancelled: Dapper upset,’ Ms Lubrani show has been pulled by the broadcaster and he has can- said. They ‘decided that who I slept with de�ined whether or not I was celled his tour. Fans of the comedian had a feminist’, she added. Writing on Twitter, the comeaccused Ms Lubrani of being ‘stung by a man in the past’ and made dian said he ‘fully respected’ the decision by the Students’ Union to other personal attacks against her. She told The University Paper: cancel his gig. ‘It has shown that anybody can Dapper cancels show p5 make a difference. It’s like people
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‘I’ve not seen the sun come out since I’ve been here. In fact, I’ve stopped washing my clothes – the Welsh weather does it for me.’ However, perennially grey skies have not damaged Cardiff’s reputation for a high quality of living. MoneySupermarket.com said in September it was the best city to live in.
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architecture of the abbey, combines it with elements from its troubled history and infuses it all with a very ghostly air.’ Entries in the competition, called Off The Map, were inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe and Bram Stoker’s Dracula novel. The winning USW team used modern technology in the shape of the Oculus Rift virtual-reality headset for Nix. They also studied original drawings and maps for
the Gothic abbey which was built in Wiltshire around the turn of the 19th century. Its 90m (300ft) tower collapsed in 1825 after a series of structural problems. The abbey was demolished 20 years later. Scott Fitzgerald, a judge for the competition and a product manager at Germany-based Crytek, said: ‘The winning team took the fantasy route and twisted the story into something fresh and different. ‘The mechanics used to progress through the game and the switching between the two realities make a very interesting experience for the player.’
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YOU don’t have to shoot anything and there isn’t a marauding zombie in sight. Instead, this creepy video game requires you to use your imagination and the little grey cells as you crack a series of puzzles. And the concept of Nix, tapping into the history of ruined Fonthill Abbey, has earned the students who designed it a national award. The game, created by Jackson RollsGrey, Sebastian Filby, and Faye Allen of the University of South Wales, uses a virtual-reality handset and challenges gamers with a series of puzzles. It won a competition organised by the British Library, the GameCity festival and game company Crytek to come up with an immersive experience inspired by the library’s collection of Gothic literature. Another team from USW came third in the contest with their entry called Team Shady Agents. Tim Pye, a curator at the British Library, said: ‘What is so impressive about Nix is the way it takes the stunning
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Union president embarrassed by double defeat MICHAEL O’CONNELL-DAVIDSON THE president of the Cardiff University Students’ Union suffered a series of embarrassing defeats at a student senate meeting. Elliot Howells submitted a motion that the position of vice-president of media and marketing remain vacant but it was struck down 15-9. Several senators told The University Paper they did not feel they had been given the appropriate information to make a decision. They also said the atmosphere had been intimidating. One senator said they ‘did not feel they could ask questions’. A motion to delay the vote until when the Senate had
the president. They pointed to Mr Wannell’s history as a student politician, having run for president in last year’s elections. A formal sabbatical of�icer told The University Paper she had ‘no idea’ why Mr Wannell would block the vice-president motion when she believed he was ‘completely aware’ of the dif�iculties of having a by-election. Other motions were less controversial, with one calling for the so-called ‘anti-homeless cage’ at the university to be removed. The motion was amended to re�lect the cage’s ‘health and safety’ features and it was agreed that any bene�its from it be investigated.
more information was also struck down. There was another setback for Mr Howells when an emergency motion was submitted by Ollie Wannell to prevent controversial comedian Dapper Laughs performing at the Students’ Union. Mr Howells had set up a referendum concerning the comedian’s performance but he was forced to cancel it when Mr Wannell’s motion was approved by an overwhelming majority. Sources close to the Students’ Union suggested that Mr Wannell, the postgraduate students’ of�icer, was keen to make things dif�icult for
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Horror tale is a winner for film grads A HORROR film created with the help of a team of University of South Wales graduates has been aired on TV. The Devil’s Vice, an hourlong movie shown on BBC1 Wales, involved five former students in roles from sound to photography. It tells the story of a mother who moves into a new home after the death of her young daughter, only to be pursued by a malevolent poltergeist. Directed by Bafta-winning ex-professor Peter Watkins-Hughes, the film fared well in the ratings and was the most-watched programme in its 11pm Saturday timeslot. Prof Chris Morris, of the University of South Wales
inBRIEF Look here for a black hole... BLACK holes could soon be easier to spot, thanks to a team from Cardiff University. The researchers, led by Dr Mark Hannam of the school of physics and astronomy, have worked out how ripples of collisions from millions of years ago can be picked up using supersenstivie detectors.
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Driven crazy: The Devil’s Vice, shown on BBC1 Wales, is about a mother tormented by a poltergeist film school,welcomed its involvement, calling the production ‘a fabulous opportunity for our students to get their
first experience of a professional shoot’. He added: ‘No other film school in the UK is producing as many
Dapper ban ‘a victory over sexism’ ALEX NORTON STUDENTS at Cardiff University secured victory in their campaign to ban social media star Dapper Laughs from performing the union. More than 700 people signed a petition to stop Y Plas from hosting the event, which was subsequently cancelled on the back of a motion from the student senate. Petitioner and final year journalism student Victoria Chandler called the move ‘a victory for intelligent men and women of Cardiff University’. As a result of the furore, comedian Daniel O’Reilly said he has retired his uber-sexist and crude creation Dapper Laughs. In a statement posted to
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Retired: Dapper Laughs her Twitter feed, Victoria said that she was ‘not sure how to feel’ after Laughs was killed off. She said the petition was aimed at the Students’ Union and not Dapper Laughs himself, adding she ‘genuinely wished’ the performer ‘success away from his sexist and derogatory jokes’. The union said Dapper
Laughs was banned after students complained that he ‘trivialised rape, unprotected sex and dehumanising of women’. O’Reilly, a former cruise ship entertainer shot to online fame through his Vines, which saw him land the ITV2 show On The Pull. A performance in recent weeks saw O’Reilly say one of his audience members was ‘gagging for a rape’, while ‘controversial’ tweets his been pulled from his social media profiles. In an interview with BBC Newsnight, O’Reilly said the controversy had wrecked his life and that he was retiring the character. His 14-date tour and his ITV2 show has been cancelled.
professional dramas as us. Since 2010, we have made three full-scale dramas, all of which have been broadcast on the BBC.’
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HUMAN rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti has warned of ‘state snooping on unprecedented scale’. The Liberty director said it was among the biggest threats to democracy when she delivered the annual Hadyn Ellis distinguished lecture at Cardiff University.
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Cannabis farm blaze ‘shows student drug market thrives’ ALEX NORTON A CANNABIS farm went up in smoke after fire took hold in an area of Cardiff popular with students, police believe. About 150 plants were destroyed in the fire in the rented property at the intersection between Crwys Road and Whitchurch Road in Cathays. This is the third major cannabis incident in recent months, with major discoveries also being made in July and August as part of a wider police crackdown. One resident told The University Paper that he suspected the small cannabis farm was ‘one of quite a few’ in the vicinity. ‘I know a lot of students who smoke the odd joint, so there’s obviously a market. ‘It wouldn’t surprise me if a lot of properties were being used to make some extra money.’ One Cardiff University student, who lives near to where the incident took place, said: ‘The only thing that surprises me was that wasn’t bigger,’ he said. A recent survey by Gair Rhydd revealed more than 60 per cent of Cardiff students had engaged in drug use, with a significant majority of those doing so at university.
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Pledge to pay living wage CARDIFF University has become the first place of higher learning in Wales to be named an official living wage employer. The living wage of £7.85 an hour – promoted by the Living Wage Foundation – is designed to cover the basic costs of an acceptable standard of life. Unlike the minimum wage, which stands at £6.50, companies are not legally obliged to pay it to their workers. ‘It is a matter of basic fairness that people should get a wage which is enough to live on,’ vice-chancellor Colin Riordan said.
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Why it won’t be a waste of time seeing Wasters YOU might not have heard of Wasters yet but you soon will. Music bible the NME has identified the band, featuring two University of South Wales students, as ‘ones to watch’. Guitar player Ryan March and lead vocalist Oliver Blackford-Jones study media and music technology, respectively. The latter says the band’s current plans involve ‘playing lots of shows and releasing lots of music’, inviting fans to ‘come to said shows, and have a beer and a good time with us’. Wasters have only been in existence since April,
having previously played under the guise of The Friendly Thieves. However, they have already found the time to release a nationally acclaimed debut single, Change Your Mind, and tour the country with California-based rockers Emily’s Army. The four-piece released double A-side What We Gonna Do/Bloodshot in October, and followed it up by headlining at Clwb Ifor Bach at the start of November. The band already attracted more than 500 likes on Facebook and recently launched a new website at wstrs.com. Alex Norton
HISTORIAN Dr Garthine Walker has won an international award for her groundbreaking work on rape in the 17th and 18th century. The Sutherland prize is awarded annually by the American Society for Legal History for the best article on English legal history published in the previous year.
Acid oceans are a mystery JUST one in five people has heard of ocean acidification, a major new study by the University of Cardiff shows. Although many other aspects of global climate change are readily recognised by the public, few are aware of what is called ‘the hidden face’ of global warming, the research by the school of psychology shows.
Child stigma: The fight is on THE battle to prevent childhood psychiatric disorders is far from over, a Cardiff professor has warned. Anita Thapar spooke after winning the $50,000 Ruane prize for psychiatric research. ‘We need high quality scientific evidence to inform practice and
dispel stigma and blame,’ she said. ‘We can’t base practice and public understanding on myths and opinions.’ Prof Thapar received her award, which recognises ‘an outstanding scientist’ at a ceremony in New York.
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Strike threat as Eden quits as media boss MICHAEL O’CONNELL-DAVIDSON CARDIFF Student Media is in disarray following the resignation of the editor of the student newspaper. Staff have threatened to strike at what some see as political interference to replace Tom Eden, who quit believing his position as vice-president media and marketing would remain open. Tom stood down after 18 months in the role, which has responsibility for Gair Rhydd and the student TV and radio stations, saying it was the right time ‘both personally and professionally’. In an email to CSM staff, director of membership services Steve Wilford said it was the ‘officer team’s intention to leave this role vacant for the rest of the academic year’. But student senate has since stepped in to rule that
a by-election should be held. That has angered staff on the paper and a strike has been called in protest at what some see as ‘political interference’. David Hooson, a member of Cardiff Student Media, said: ‘Student media should be run by people who actually run and understand it. ‘We don’t want to be dictated to by people whose involvement with the newspaper has been minimal at best.’ The by-election is due to be held in December, with the successful candidate expected to take up the role in January and postpone their studies until January 2016. But the sabbatical officer position finishes in June next year. Some students could lose thousands in fees and a full year of studies. One student said there was
Right time: Tom Eden quits as editor PICTURE: CARDIFF SU
no point in having a by-election. ‘Who would want to drop half of their academic year to do a job that won’t even last a full six months and
Hallowe’en night is a real Thriller CAPTAIN America, Dumbledore, Super Mario and Michael Jackson’s Thriller all in the one night. It can only mean one thing... Hallowe’en. Scores of students took to the streets of Cardiff for trick or treat night, which passed without major incident. Those travelling in and
out of the city were treated to a flashmob performance of Jacko’s zombie dance hit Thriller, a collaborative effort between Arriva Trains Wales and Zumba Cardiff. ‘It’s pretty much a regular night out, albeit with more interesting clothes,’ said one student. Spell: Dumbledore – or is it Gandalf – and friends
won’t recoup the cost of lost tuition fees?’ the student said. Another added: ‘Why should we have to deal with revolving door politics like this?’
Some have been critical of the actions of CSM, however, with one Twitter user alleging that it was run by ‘posh kids who think they own everything’.
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Filling art void with Lego... HAVE you ever wandered around the Tate Modern in London and thought: ‘This place could do with some Lego?’ Well, University of South Wales interior design student Andy Morris has decided to fill the void. The 31-year-old is the founder of Little Big Art, which reimagines the giants of art such as Warhol, Hirst and Emin, in Lego. ‘The first time I picked up a Lego brick, I knew good things were going to happen,’ he said. At an exhibition of his work at Cardiff’s Gate Arts Centre, a buyer bought one of his pieces for £1,500. He is to exhibit at Brick2014 at London’s ExCeL Centre next month.
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I can’t kick my stationery habit LUCY ROBINSON MY NAME is Lucy and I am addicted to stationery. I’m now in my third year at university and I’m realising that I have a strange obsession with stationary. I, like many journalism students, enjoy a good notebook, a sturdy folder, some vibrant highlighters, and some smooth pens to get me through a year of academic chaos. But every now and then, I have this undeniableurgetofillmygiant bedside trunk with more pens and stacks of paper to last any student at least two lifetimes. Looking in this trunk on a semi-regular basis makes me realise how nobody really needs 150 black biros or three unopened sharpies even if they
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were on offer or come in handy for Bar Crawl T-shirts. I think it stems from somewhere down the line, I realised that a student can never have too many pens or highlighters (except for when you realise you have more highlighters than textbooks) and this stemmed back to the beginning
of it all – primary school. We all remember the glory days of bringing a new set of felt-tip pens into a new year in September, thrusting you into the height of popularity. Getting a new pencil case that could fit a rainbow of colouring pencils, a pen for every day of the week, a ruler, rubber and sharpener, was the most important thing to get during shopping trips. Personally, I don’t think there is a cure for this stationery addiction that I have – it’s unnecessary but something we’ve all gone through once. Especially when you return home from Wilkinsons or W H Smith with a familiar looking notepad, to realise the reason it is so familiar is because you already have four.
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talkingPOINTS BAD LADS: I am in my fourth year and I have seen and, unfortunately, been a part of, this lad culture that engulfs university life. I have witnessed the excessive drinking sports societies enforce on each other and the initiations which involve rituals such as drinking each other’s urine. I have seen my friends hold competitions to see how many women they can pull in one night, witnessing one of them grab girls as if they were items on a shelf Ross Darragh
ALWAYS THERE FOR ME: Despite ending ten years ago, Friends is something people can watch over and over again, reciting favourite lines and crying at the on-off romance of Ross and Rachel. How is it that a simple TV show can still bring such raw emotions out of you when everyone knows the ending anyway? This has to be the greatest skill a TV series has, to draw you into the characters’ lives and cause you to forget that you don’t know the group personally. You genuinely feel like they are your friends and you are theirs. It is simply known as one of the greatest shows of all time Daisy Vickers
AIM HIGH: A first – so unattainable that many students don’t even consider aiming for it. Instead, many have decided, a 2:1 will suffice. A 2.1 is a great achievement but that is no reason to stop yourself aiming higher. University comes with a hefty price tag. Why not make the most of your £9,000? One way of doing this is swapping the occasional back-to-back Friends marathon for an extra hour in the library. Boring... but necessary? Jessica Bott
POWER OFF, PLEASE: PowerPoint tends to trap lectures on a strict pathway. Lecturers will follow their dozens of slides, and rarely stray from them. They are stripped of their teaching freedom and resort to reading the information off the board, forgetting that their students can read perfectly. Should students just accept these lectures? Their investment of nine thousand pounds a year seems rather steep for just PowerPoint slides. Even going back to basics with a whiteboard and marker would give more learning satisfaction Claire Douthwaite
LUNCHBOX STIGMA: You, as students, have total control over your dinner. You can eat whatever you want! You feel like jam and cornflake sandwiches? Sure! Have 20 of them! The lunchbox is your oyster. There is one problem, however, the social stigma. It is well known that making sandwiches at home, wrapping them and taking them to campus in a Tupperware container is cheaper than buying an overpriced meal deal at the local supermarket. It is healthier and gives you greater control over what goes into your body while you’re out of the house. Yet, there is still a certain sense of uncoolness about munching on homemade sandwiches! Benjamin Philpott
MO THANKS: Most guys in Movember look like they’ve acquired a new furry friend on their upper lip when they grow a moustache. If this is you, in all honesty, you probably shouldn’t grow one. If you do, it’s important to keep it under control; just because you can’t shave it, doesn’t mean you can’t trim it. You can take part without looking like you’ve been on a week-long drinking binge Kelly Smith
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theINTERVIEW: Example
Cashing in? Never, I’m setting an Example
Thinking of the future: Fatherto-be Example
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THINK every artist has the duty to use their talents and following to raise money for charities.’ Singer-songwriter Example is on a roll, once again taking aim at some of his moneygrabbing peers. ‘I was quite outspoken in an interview last year about artists who keep meet and greet money for themselves and how I didn’t think it was the right thing to do,’ he says. ‘I am always happy to sign memorabilia for a fan or have a photo taken when I am out and about touring the country. ‘Not everyone has to give their
Rapper Example tells DANIEL ROBBINS why he doesn’t feel bad charging some people to meet him, how acting could be the next step in his career and what makes Plymouth so special... money away from paid meet and greets and it is not for me to tell them what to do. I just think the whole idea of charging someone to meet you is ridiculous.’ Currently on tour celebrating his �ifth album, the 32-year-old – real name Elliot Gleave – is using his meet and greets to bene�it the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity where he has been an ambassador for many years. ‘I will always endeavour to meet fans outside the venue
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but if others want to pay for the ‘‘privilege’’ of meeting me then my perogative is to give that money to charity,’ he says. ‘It is half-an-hour out of my day and if I pass the money on, then it is going to a good cause, with this tour alone set to raise £40,000.’ He is in the middle of one of his biggest British tours - while his wife, Aussie model Erin McNaught, is on the other side of the world, pregnant with their �irst child. But the gigs are keeping
him focused. ‘Stoke was amazing to start the tour on the �irst night, Leeds followed up on that but Plymouth has probably been one of the best gigs for a long time,’ says the Londoner. ‘Some gigs take three or four songs to get going, or it might not even be until the last song of the set. In Plymouth, they were massively up for it from the start.’ With a baby on the way, a sixth album in the pipeline, a tour to �inish, you would expect Example to barely have time to breathe. Yet, he has already begun to think about what could lie beyond music. ‘Someone backed me into a
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corner last year and I mentioned I wouldn’t mind directing or even acting in a few movies,’ he reveals. ‘I studied �ilm at Royal Holloway when I was at university. ‘My �irst acting role came in a recent independent �ilm and could be something I go on to do. As for whether I do ten albums or whether it is just a couple more, I don’t know at the moment.’ So what of his immediate plans with the baby on the way? ‘I will head back Down Under for four months to spend time with the family before heading out on tour there in March,’ he says. ‘We can’t wait to start a family.’
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December 11: TNT, Walkabout, tickets £4 December 11: PROPAGANDA, GLAM, tickets £3 December 12: SMACK, DC, tickets £4 December 12: WOMP, Moon Club, tickets FREE December 12: CYNT, Ladybird, tickets £4 December 12: STUDIO, Soda, tickets £4 December 12: ANTISOCIAL, Glam, tickets £4 December 12: KOOSDAY, Tiger Tiger, tickets £4 December 13: FLUX, Y Plas, tickets £4 December 13: SOS, Bunker, tickets £4 December 13: VICE, Ladybird, tickets £5 December 14 : SUNDAY PROJECT, 10 Mill Lane, FREE December 14: SODA SUNDAYS, Soda, tickets £4 December 15: BUMP AND GRIND, Undertone, tickets £3 December 15: MNT, Tiger Tiger, tickets £3-£5 December 15: JAGERFEST, Glam, tickets £3 December 15: GET LUCKY, Przym, tickets £2 December 16: KNEE SOCKS, Buffalo, FREE
December 16: SYNC, Revolutions, tickets £4 December 17 : WTF, Retros, tickets £4 December 17 : SHOTGUN RULES, Revolutions, tickets £4 December 18: CAKE, Przym, tickets £4 December 18: HULLABALOOZA, Moon Club, FREE December 18: TNT, Walkabout, tickets £4 December 18: PROPAGANDA, GLAM, tickets £3 December 19: SMACK, DC, tickets £4 December 19: WOMP, Moon Club, FREE December 19: CYNT, Ladybird, tickets £4 December 19: STUDIO, Soda, tickets £4 December 19: ANTISOCIAL, Glam, tickets £4 December 19: KOOSDAY, Tiger Tiger, tickets £4 December 20 : SOS, Bunker, tickets £4 December 20: VICE, Ladybird, tickets £5 December 21: SUNDAY PROJECT, 10 Mill Lane, FREE December 21: SODA SUNDAYS, Soda, tickets £4
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November 24: LILY GREEN AND MAGUIRE, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £10 November 25: HACKTIVIST, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £9 November 25: THE VOYEURS , Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £7 November 25: LIFESIGNS, The Globe, tickets £12.50 November 26: SKINDRED, The Globe, tickets £20 November 29: THE SOUTH, The Globe, tickets £20 November 30: PUNKTASTIC 2014, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £10 December 1: PETER GABRIEL, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £45 December 1: THE AMITY AFFLICTION, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £10 December 1: BREED 77, The Globe, tickets £10 December 2: AGAINST THE CURRENT, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £10 December 4: ECHO AND THE BUNNYMEN, Cardiff Students Union, tickets £26.50 December 4: BUDDY WAKEFIELD, The Moon Club, tickets N/A December 5: ALLUNSONDRUGS, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets N/A December 5: MADNESS, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £35 December 5: INSPIRAL CARPETS, The Globe, tickets £17.50 December 8: AT THE GATES, The Globe, tickets £18 December 8: BRIT FLOYD, St David’s Hall, tickets £29.50 December 9: DEACON BLUE, St David’s Hall, tickets £29.50£39.50 December 9: FISH, The Globe, tickets £22.50 December 9: EMBRACE, Cardiff Student’s Union, tickets £29.50-£39.50 December 10: RECKLESS LOVE, The Globe, tickets £11.50 December 10: MAYBESHEWILL, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £9 December 11: RAGING SPEEDHORN, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £8
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Our comprehensive guide to entertainment in Cardiff. If you have an event which you would like included please email us at whatson@theunipaper.co.uk n BORED of the same sights of Greyfriars Road, Mill Lane and inevitable ending of the night in Chippy Alley? It’s time for you to venture farther afield to Vaults in Cardiff Bay. A stint out of town is worth the trek as the abandoned bank vaults play host to some of Cardiff’s finest house and bass talents. Vaults has a unique atmosphere, spanning across two floors – one a sweaty dance arena and the other a looped cinema – and there really is no place quite like it in the city. Increasingly popular over the past year, hosts Cellar Door have planned even more frequent events. So don’t miss out – get down to Vaults for its next instalment on December 6 for a night of lasers and smoke-filled raving. Jade Attwood
Going underground: Vaults has a unique atmosphere
December 10: SON OF MAN+MARK PONTIN GROUP L, The Globe, tickets £10 December 12th: LIMEHOUSE LIZZY, The Globe, tickets £14 December 10: ALFIE BOE , Motorpoint Arena, tickets £47.50 December 14: CULTURE CLUB, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £28.50 December 14: SENSIBLE GRAY CELLS, The Globe, tickets £12 December 15: CHRIS REA, St David’s Hall , tickets £35 December 15: THE WHO, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £35 December 15: BRUTALITY WILL PREVAIL, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £10 December 16: STATUS QUO, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £39.50
December 16: ONLY MEN ALLOWED, St David’s Hall, tickets £27.50 December 16: THE BEARDS, The Globe, tickets £12 December 17: BAD MANNERS, The Globe, tickets £15 December 17: BUDDY WAKEFIELD, The Moon Club, tickets £7 December 18: GRUFF RHYS, Sherman Theatre, tickets £20 December 18: FUNERAL FRIEND, Cardiff Student’s Union, tickets £16 December 20: JOOLS HOLLAND, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £36 December 20: HONDO MACLEAN, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £8 December 21: THE WURZELS, The Globe, tickets N/A nInspiring bunch: They once famously counted Noel Gallagher as their roadie but Inspiral Carpets are much more than that, standing at the heart of the Madchester music explosion of the late 1980s alongside Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays. They have just released their first album in 20 years and you can catch them at the Globe on December 5.
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November 24: LEE EVANS, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £25.50 November 29: JON RICHARDSON , St David’s Hall, tickets £19.50 December 3: KATHERINE RYAN , Glee Club, tickets £12 December 3: NICK HELM & DAVID TRENT, Clwb Ifor Bach, tickets £10 December 4: LUISA OMIELAN, Millennium Centre, tickets £9-£13 December 7: MERRYMOUTH, Glee Club, tickets TBC December 8 : JORDAN BROOKES, Gwdihu, tickets FREE December 10, 11, 18: JOHN BISHOP, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £30 December 16: THE PUPPINI SISTERS, Glee Club, tickets TBC December 18: RUSSELL HOWARD, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £27.50
November 27-29: PUNISHMENT, Chapter, tickets £12 December 4: THE MAN, Cardiff Students Union, tickets £14.50 December 5-6 : CHANNEL ROSE DANCE, The Gate, tickets £10 December 5: THE BOB MARLEY EXPERIENCE, Cardiff Students Union, tickets £10 December 5-13: UNITY, Chapter, tickets £6-£12 December 6: DIVERSITY, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £25-£35 December 7: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS, Motorpoint Arena, tickets £43.50 December 8: GO FASTER STRIPE, Chapter, tickets £10 December 11-20: THE FROZEN SCREAM, Millennium Centre , tickets £16 December 14: CHRISTMAS WITH THE STARS, City Hall, tickets £20.50-£29.50
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KATHERINE RYAN is fast becoming a comedy favourite. You can’t switch on the TV without seeing her somewhere on BBC2 or Dave. She is a regular on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, QI, Never Mind The Buzcocks and 8 Out Of 10 Cats. Her impressive CV promises her return to Cardiff will be a success. With a fiery nature, the 31-yearold Canadian’s second tour, Glam Role Model, will no doubt be full of her fierce quips. If you want a guaranteed giggle, then book tickets for December 3 Cardiff Bay Glee Club. Jade Attwood
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Festive �ine dining at a bargain price JADE ATTWOOD offers her pick of the best places for a Christmas meal in Cardiff
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F there’s one time of year guaranteed to widen that ever-growing hole in your budget, it’s Christmas. With so many places in Cardiff competing to host your festive functions, it’s easy to settle for the branded chains that St David’s has to offer. But if you look a little further than the tinselly twinkle of a Harvester, some very special venues can be found – all comfortably
within a student budget. For the big Christmas knees-up: Gwdihw Offering a Christmas BBQ for groups of eight or more or a full-on hog roast for 40-plus, this hidden gem is certainly one to head to for a larger group. With its heated marquee next to the cosy, well-equipped bar,
Night out: A cocktail at Ten Feet Tall, above, with The Pot, inset the combo of endless food, (often) live music and an friendly atmosphere, Gwdihw can be booked throughout December for the tidy sum of only £12.95 a head. For more information on events which
coincide with the December dates and booking contact www.gwdihw.co.uk/christmas For your annual �lat family meal: Ten Feet Fall Known for its luscious cocktails and sister club Undertone which
is situated in the basement below, Ten Feet Tall is often overlooked as a place of choice for casual food and drinks. Mirroring its budgetfriendly standard menu, the Christmas option comes in
at £16.95. With delights such as beer candied bacon and Baileys cheesecake, the city centre venue promises a night to remember. Its location perfectly facilitates a roll on to any of central Cardiff’s biggest clubs, too, making it the perfect springboard for a later Christmas boogie. For bookings contact 10feettall.co.uk/christmas For a cosy candlelit celebration: The Pot By day a cute little cafe, by night a brilliant bistro. The Pot is the perfect spot to gaze into your partner’s eyes and celebrate the festive season. Offering quality wines and a dimmed light atmosphere, a booking at the Cwyrs Road wonder will ensure a romantic evening. With a menu chock-full of French cuisine, it offers everything from oysters to a roasted vegetable salad to the traditional turkey and Christmas pudding crème brûlée. If you’ve got an appetite for luxury on a budget, then make a booking by contacting randlfoods@ gmail.com
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HETTO has grown up, lost the ‘o’ and left London. The grime star, now going by the stage name Ghetts, may have settled in Surrey and into the pre-school run but is not showing any signs of slowing down. Last month, he was nominated for three Mobos including best male act. He made his breakthrough appearance at the awards at the age of 21, when Grime MC Kano invited him on stage to perform in 2005. Now invited back to perform material from his
debut album, Rebel With A Cause, he said: ‘The Mobos were a milestone in my career. To be given a chance to perform on prime time? That was good. I watched that �irst performance the day before going on and I was laughing because I could see I am very different. It is funny to see how far not giving up has got me.’ Ghetts has been on the scene and working hard for ten years. ‘I am always doing work,’ he said. ‘Every time I am in the studio it feels like I couldn’t live without it, I wouldn’t be
able to give up. I am just meant to be doing this no matter how long it takes me or how hard it is.’ His journey started in East London, Plaistow, with a �ist �ight that resulted in him being stabbed. ‘The stabbing shaped my life,’ he said. ‘I was mischievous but I was a good kid before that. I was 12 going on 13, �irst year of secondary school, I wasn’t aware of gun culture or knife culture. I was a scrapper like any young boy, but when I got stabbed, I changed. I never wanted to
Settling down: Ghetts’ next single, Fire Burning, featuring KOF, is out on November 30 on Disrupt
be a victim again, I wouldn’t open up to anyone and I was always on edge.’ That attitude saw Ghetts spend time in youth offenders’ institutions between the ages of 16 and 19 but being inside was
where he found his voice. Thanks to a music course he began to rap. The rapper, who turned 30 last month, has returned with a bang after taking some time out to look after his two-year-old daughter.
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Deep house duo Gorgon City talk student DJs, chart success and a new album with MORGAN HINTON
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ORMED just two years ago and cutting their teeth on the University of Bristol student DJ circuit, North London duo Gorgon City have been the crossover success of 2014. Signed to independent London-based Black Butter Records – the same label which gave us Clean Bandit, Bipolar Sunshine and Kidnap Kid – Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott have enjoyed a meteoric rise, providing support for the likes of Chase and Status and labelmates Rudimental, as well as remixes for Basement Jaxx. But the boys have tasted success in their own right, with their smash hit Ready For Your Love, released back in January of this
with it �inally out there it feels like people are feeling it. The new record features loads of collaborations; who were you most excited about working with? Maverick Sabre was a big one for us. We’re both massive fans of his. Everyone on there from Yasmin to the American artists like Tish Hyman and Erik Hassle have been amazing. What experiences as a fan listening to music in�luenced the way you approach your live sets? Growing up in and around London, going to drum and bass and garage raves de�initely in�luenced our music and the beats we make. Being young DJs in the UK interested in
year, peaking at No.4 in the singles chart. Following the release of their debut album, Sirens, we caught up with Robson-Scott, to take a look back at this year – and to see what’s next. With so much energy surrounding you right now, how will Sirens maintain the group’s momentum? It feels like people are connecting with it quite well. It’s been a long time coming for us. We started writing this album about a year-and-a-half ago, it’s been a long process and
underground dance music has massively in�luenced how we DJ, how we play live and how we produce our music. How does your approach to producing change from your approach to mixing? Which do you enjoy the most? We really enjoy both as we’ve both been doing it for quite a while now. Although we love DJing in clubs there’s nothing better than getting in the studio, producing a cool tune then playing it out on the weekend to 2,000 people. I couldn’t really choose
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Breakthrough act: Gorgon City enjoyed chart success this year with their song Ready For Your Love either-or, they both kind of go hand in hand. How does your creative relationship with Kye affect the music? We both grew up listening to drum and bass, jungle and garage. That’s the thing we really have in common, a love for that UK underground sound. We’re both really into the energy you get from that type of music. When it comes the house tunes we play out now, I think we’ve both just got a common love for that kind of music. When writing Ready For Your Love did you have a feeling that it would gain the success it did or did it come as a surprise? Once it was �inished, it de�initely felt like something special. We were quite excited about getting it out there. Although we didn’t think it would get as big as it did and get as much love on radio or the charts, it really was a great surprise. You’re just wrapping up your UK tour but will you do anything differently to prepare for your US dates? We did a mini tour this summer. It’s cool; the audiences are really up for it and they’re really into the UK sounds at the moment. It’s such a good time for British music in the States right now, we can’t wait to get back out there.
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8 times as much fun Super Smash Bros Nintendo Wii U
IF there’s one thing Nintendo does well, it’s multiplayer fun. In this battle beatem-up you can play as a host of Nintendo’s most famous gaming heroes and villains, including Mario, Link and Donkey Kong, as well as a few icons from outside the universe such as Sonic The Hedgehog and PacMan. Eight players can now do battle at the same time and, as with previous instalments, beginners can button bash their way to victory, while more committed gamers can learn to devastate their rivals with combos. This will be a great party game or one for nights in with housemates. PH
Evolved to kill: The creature from Alien: Isolation is that rare specimen, one which captures the true terror of the original Ridley Scott movie
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attention to the details from the cult sci-�i classic are staggering. There have been lots of Alien games but this is the �irst title that truly captures the essence of the ‘perfect organism’ that is the alien and the terror conveyed in the �irst �ilm. You can’t �ight it, all you can do is hide and if it spots you, then your only option is to run. It will kill you. There are genuine frights, at times unbearable tension and shocks all woven within a movie-quality plot. It’s a de�inite contender for game of the year. Be warned, if you buy it your social life and coursework will suffer. Phil Hamilton
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Ideal for a night out Polaroid Cube £89 Rating 4/5
NIGHTS out, clubs, sport, there’s so much to do... and you want to capture these moments. This fun action video camera is perfect for that. Other action cams are over-complicated but Polaroid’s take on it is fun, quirky, a little bit retro. And it’s so simple to use, one button takes HD photos and video. It also claims to be ‘weatherproof’ but I wouldn’t want to spill a pint on it. It has decent battery life and 35GB of storage. At only 35mm high, it’s small enough to go in your pocket, perfect for those nights out, although you may not want to watch the footage the next day! PH
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Bilbo back for last battle The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies - out December 12
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ILBO Baggins and his company of dwarves return to Middle Earth for the final instalment of The Hobbit trilogy next month. The dwarves might have reclaimed the treasure of Erebor but now they must face Smaug and the Dark Lord. Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson has revealed that the movie, based on the 1937 novel by J R R Tolkien, will culminate in a 45-minute battle scene. And if the spectacular CGI send off wasn’t enough to keep Tolkienists on the edge of their seats, Lord Of The Rings star Billy Boyd will also make a guest appearance for the closing song, The Last Goodbye. The world premiere for the film, starring Martin Freeman, Sir Ian McKellen and Orlando Bloom, will be held in Leicester Square on December 1. Laura Raphael Small role: Martin Freeman returns as Bilbo Baggins for the final instalment of the Hobbit trilogy, out later this month
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay: Part 1 – out November 20
ONE of the most anticipated films of the year, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1, is finally out this month. Katniss Everdeen once again takes up the fight to save the oppressed peoples of Panem. Everdeen - fresh from shattering the Games at the end of the second film, Catching Fire - finds herself in the long-forgotten District 13 as the figurehead of the rebellion, her mockingjay emblem its symbol. Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) must
also find a way to rescue her captive love, Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson). Lawrence’s portrayal of everyone’s favourite bowwielding heroine from caring sister to national hero is one of the film’s main strengths. The late Philip Seymour Hoffman also stars in his last full-length film. With returning director Francis Lawrence, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 will surely live up to the hype. Aaron Lembo
Fighting girl: Jennifer Lawrence in the third Hunger Games film
Lorenzo Richelmy as Marco Polo
Marco Polo – out December 12 ONLINE streaming giant Netflix has blown a reported £55million on producing its next original series, Marco Polo. The hotly tipped tenepisode drama, which premieres next month, follows famed explorer Polo through his adventures in 13th century China. Co-produced by Game Of Thrones director Daniel Minahan and starring Italian newcomer Lorenzo Richelmy, the series promises sex, drugs and medieval gore.
November 25: HOCKNEY: Live from LA November 28: I Am Ali November 28: Rurouni Kenshin 2 November 28: Horrible Bosses 2 November 28: Men, Women And Children November 28: Monsters: Dark Continent December 5: Black Sea December 5: The Pyramid December 12: Merchants Of Doubt December 19: Dumb And Dumber To
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Coq au vin
Ingredients: One tbsp butter; two tbsp olive oil; four chicken pieces; four pieces of smoked bacon, cut into strips; two onions; two carrots, diced; four mushrooms halved; two cups red wine; tbsp tomato paste; cup of chicken stock made using two chicken stock cubes; two tbsp plain flour; salt and pepper Method: 1. In a Ziploc bag put flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and leave for five to ten minutes 2. Brown the chicken pieces in olive oil for three minutes on each side 3. Take the chicken pieces out and put them into a plate. Cut four pieces of bacon into squares and fry 4. While the bacon is frying
Banana bread
French fancy: Red wine and bacon make a classic combo chop up onions and carrots 5. Add the chopped onions and carrots to the bacon 6. Once the onions, carrots and bacon are fried add in a cup of red wine 7. Once the wine has been added add in a tbsp of tomato paste 8. Add the remaining red wine and create your chicken stock (made by adding boiling water to two stock cubes)
10. Once you have added the chicken stock put the chicken pieces into the pot and leave for ten minutes 11. Put the dish in the oven for one hour on 350C 12. Fry the chopped mushrooms and add to the top of the cooked dish. 13. Mix two tsp flour and butter together and add to the coq au vin 14. Add some salt, pepper and serve Aramide Pearce
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Ingredients: 100g softened butter or margarine; 150g sugar, two eggs, 225g self-raising flower, two tablespoons milk, two large or three small ripe bananas Method: 1. Set your oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4. Line your loaf tin with butter and greaseproof paper or
Who can resist a sweet treat? Reach for the mixing bowl and try these great recipes from CAMILLE BROUARD your cupcake tray with cupcake cases 2. Mix together the sugar and melted butter or margarine until the mixture resembles a paste. Mix in the eggs and milk and then fold in the flour in a figure-ofeight motion. If the mixture is too dry add more milk 3. Mash the bananas in a small bowl and mix them in. Add in any extras you fancy, like raisins or chocolate chips 4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level it
out on top. Cook for one hour or until the cake is golden with a springy texture 5. Leave the cake to cool for a few minutes before loosening with a palette knife and turning on to a wire rack or plate Tip: Other ripening fruits such as three or four plums, two peaches and 15 to 20 raspberries or blueberries, can also result in a delicious loaf cake. With these options you can up the sugar a bit, as these fruits aren’t as sweet
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in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of boiling water 3. Mix the chocolate into the cereal, then scoop the mixture into cupcake cases 4. Put in the fridge so the cakes can set Tip: if you’re not so into chocolate you can mix things up with marshmallow (melted in the microwave) or honey with a sprinkle of sugar Chocolate and buttercream butterfly cakes
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HE richness of chocolate and sugary sweetness of buttercream is a match made in heaven. Don’t deny your taste buds these delicious cakes! Ingredients to make 24: 175g softened butter or margarine, 165g sugar, 125g self-raising flour, three eggs, two tablespoons boiling water, 50g cocoa powder. For buttercream: 175g icing sugar, 75g softened butter or margarine Method: 1. Set your oven to
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IF your standard fry-up is not doing the trick, then you need a hangover cure that is so peculiar that it may just do the trick. Try these... at your own risk! Ice lollies: Yes, this may seem like the last thing you’d be craving with a hangover. But they’re tasty, cheap, refreshing and provide hydration Irn-Bru sausage: It’s exactly what it says it is: a sausage cooked in Irn-Bru. It could work wonders … or taste so revolting you forget you ever had a hangover Raw eggs: Eggs have a better nutritional value when left uncooked and it is suggested they give the body the vital nourishment it needs after a heavy night. It’s popular in the US but a kill or cure remedy Monique Bailey
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Help is at hand for the bullied
MOVING into university halls is a big change for many young people; it brings them into a bustling community with people from all backgrounds. However, not all students’ first taste of life away from home is a positive experience. Anyone subject to bullying at university may feel extremely isolated... but help is at hand. The University of Liverpool, for example, has bullying and harassment advisers who can suggest strategies for dealing with problems. Its counselling and student support services, as well as hall tutors, are also on hand. Diversity and equality officer for the University of Liverpool Darren Mooney says: ‘Students should seek to informally resolve any complaint or grievance with the alleged perpetrator. If an informal resolution cannot be found, a student can make a formal complaint.’ Chelsea Dytham
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Aries: March 21-April 19 There will be many hurdles to overcome in the first two weeks of December, Aries. However, don’t give up as your luck will change come December 17. Your career and finances will begin to flourish as well as your relationships. Now is the time to travel and broaden your horizons but be aware those around you will need some convincing of your new direction Taurus: April 20May 20 Energy levels will be exceptionally high this month, Taurus; however there is no need to turn into a bull in a china shop. Be humble and down to earth and on December 17
you will enter a period of positivity and possibility. You will see marked changes in career in particular as new avenues arise
Gemini: May 21-June 20 Confrontation with relatives will be rife until December 17 but don’t let this get to you, Gemini. Be creative and find ways of spending time with those near and dear to you that will not end in conflict. It is not all doom and gloom. Your social circles will increase this month and your career will directly benefit as a result
Cancer: June 21-July 22 Have you be feeling a certain amount of haughtiness of late? Be
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warned this will only create controversy Cancer. You are bound to be feeling a lot more in tune with those around you come December 17th, when you will gain support from your superiors through your dynamism and resourcefulness
Leo: July 23-August 22 There will be tension among your siblings this month, Leo, and you are more than likely to be at the centre of it. As long as you don’t let your ego take over, a little competition can do no harm. It may even give you that extra push to undertake a big project that will carry on into the new year
Virgo: August 23September 22 You could be plagued by health problems at the beginning of this month, Virgo, so make sure not to over do it. However come December 17 you will be fighting fit and back on form. Your energy levels will be high and despite a slow start to December new avenues that will arise will take you pleasantly into the new year Libra: September 23October 22 You need to keep your wits about you this month, Libra. Your personal and professional relationships will be tested to the max. However, the added stress and strain could give way to greater wisdom of how to deal with others. As long as you are flexible redeeming opportunities will come your way and not all will be lost
Scorpio: October 23November 21 You need to make yourself crystal clear this month, Scorpio, otherwise you will be left feeling exasperated. Your expectations are not too high, it is simply how you go about executing them. The beginning of the month will be a test of character but don’t lose faith. Stick to your guns and,
come December 17, your luck will be on the up
Sagittarius: November 22-December 21 Play your cards right and you will prosper this month, Sagittarius. A period of positivity means that your confidence will be at an all-time high and you are centre stage. Those around you will be instrumental in your growth so be careful to not to let the limelight go to straight to your head. Your hard work is beginning to pay off but you still have a long way to go Capricorn: December 22-January 19 A dip in confidence at the beginning of the month could leave your energy levels somewhat lacking, Capricorn. Don’t let this leave you down in the dumps; take the time to meet up with friends who you have not been that attentive to of late. You should soon be feeling back to your old self in no time and there may just be a surprise around the corner
Aquarius: January 20February 18 Nothing is stopping you this month, Aquarius, your diary is full and so is your bank account, it appears. Although it may seem like the perfect time to indulge, if you take this even a little too far you could be reaping the repercussions come December 17. Avoid speculating and undertaking major projects. You can still charge ahead but keep your cards close to your chest Pisces: February 19-March 20 This month is all about focus for you, Pisces. If you feel as though you have been drifting for some time, now is the time to grab hold of the reins. However, it is not all hard work and no play, as your focus will pay off financially as well as socially. But be aware this could lead to issues arising with those close to you
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REBEKAH WILSON asks whether the universal craze for swiping left or right based on a possible six photos and 499 characters is really healthy for us WHEN we get lonely on a Tuesday night, watching Celebrity Juice and late re-runs of Family Guy accompanied by Ben and Jerry, we have a natural desire to be needed. Then our smartphone sneaks out of our jeans pocket egging us on. Go on to Tinder, you’ve only got 300 matches with five of them actually speaking to you, let’s get swiping. Without a moment’s thought there we are, using every thumb muscle we have, having a Tinder fit. Shockingly, two years after its release, our generation is starting to take Tinder seriously. Going into a restaurant we are guaranteed to find at least two Tinder dates awkwardly working out a ‘how we first met’ story. Are there just too many people so the only way to find someone and speak to them is via the most frivolous and fanciful dating app yet? What will become of our generation? A pack of wild, sex-driven vultures or could Tinder actually become the fastest and most efficient way to date? Either way, Tinder is here to stay…well, until a newer version with video chat and picture messaging. Then, God help us!
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Worried about your weight?: Try going out for an early morning jog
O far in the first term of university I’ve gained plenty of friends, not to mention memories to last a lifetime, but I have also gained plenty of pounds. It has got to the point where I can’t face going home for Christmas but, with term ending in a matter of weeks, what can I do? Louise, Swansea Louise, I’m about to tell you something more horrific than any hangover. A bottle of wine is the equivalent to three Mars bars, a Big Mac with medium fries or six jam doughnuts. Even if you don’t drink you can fall foul of the lack of routine that comes with university and the cheap stodge on offer at the supermarket. Gym memberships can be expensive so head out to your local park. And, as for Christmas, everyone back home will be too excited to see you to care about a couple of pounds.
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’VE moved half way up the country to Edinburgh but my mum is still checking in on me daily. So much so, stalking my Facebook has become her new part-time job. To make matters
worse, I was tagged in a picture having a cheeky cigarette recently. She is now threatening to come stay with me in halls to keep a closer eye on me. Alice, Edinburgh
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Contact your mother more often, even if it is just a quick email. She will feel involved in your life and might be less inclined to go looking on social media. It might also be an idea to change your privacy
In our monthly look at LGBT issues, masters student FILIP BIGOS discusses why he dislikes being known by a label
even I have some labels but what is the point of them? There is a big discussion going on at the moment as to what the non-straight part of the population should be called and which umbrella term we should be using. Some people don’t like the good old LGBT (that’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans for the uninitiated) because it is not inclusive of queer people, intersex people, polysexuals, asexuals… The list goes on. To accommodate this we add +s and *s and Qs the end of the acronym. But why
settings on Facebook, What you and your friends find funny might not go down a storm with parents. And remember, believe it or not, your mother is only looking out for you.
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identify as a non-binary, gay man. This implies, apart from being cocky and sassy pretty much the whole time, that, while I am a man, I don’t need to prove that I have a pair. So I wear heels and a snapback. Sometimes a wig, nail polish - depending on how I feel. I don’t fit within the ‘accepted’ binary of male. I go by ‘they’. This means I don’t want people to refer to me using male pronouns such as ‘he/him/his’ because I do not agree with the binary gender division within society. When it comes to selfidentification, people choose to call themselves many different things. And, yes,
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exactly do we feel the need to label everything? I am a non-binary gay man because I have to have a label. People expect me to have one. People who fit into the ‘standard’ expectations of society as far as sex, sexual and gender identities are concerned need labels to put on others to help them understand the concept of difference So I please them. To help the cause. But, ultimately, I want to live in a society where people are accepted and taken at face value and one where we won’t have to explain ourselves.
n Young people all too often suffer at the hands of bullies. This is particularly true for young lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. NUS research found one fifth of LGBT students have experienced bullying or harassment on campus. For trans students, this figure was one in three. During Anti-Bullying Week this year many young people told us they felt isolated and alone when facing bullying. Stonewall’s NoBystanders campaign asks people to take a pledge and stand up for any time they witness any form of bullying. Learn more at nobystanders.org.uk
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There are no two ways about it, first year is hard. Some might cover it up better than others but you will all be feeling it. However, it is not all doom and gloom; there is life after freshers and societies are a great place to start. Try to cut down on going home, too, otherwise you’ll miss out and your friends back home will still be there when you go back at Christmas. Struggling with your studies, wrestling with a relationship or is your social life at a standstill? Contact our agony aunt on alice@unipaper.co.uk
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Labour for love... or cash Should you choose a subject just for the financial rewards?
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AST your mind back to the carefree days of 2012 when graduates left university with a measly £26,100 of debt instead of the estimated £53,400 they rack up nowadays. In those days, fresh-faced university applicants pricked up their ears and listened when teachers and parents told them ‘study a subject you enjoy!’ Sadly, for many young people ‘enjoyment’ doesn’t always have a lot to do with their choice of degree. Since tuition fees have reached an all-time high, it makes sense to investigate the most rewarding subjects – so which degrees lead to the highest salaries? So, first a few important details: these numbers come from HESA, the Higher Education Statistics Agency, which we think should stand for Hardly Ever Simple Answer. HESA sends surveys to graduates six months and
three-and-a-half years after graduation, and this is the information collected in 2012 from 2009 graduates. Most subjects in the top ten probably won’t surprise you much; it’s well known that doctors, dentists and vets earn a comfortable salary. But the £25,000 a year paid to architects earn is surprising, especially as they have to train for a whopping seven years. Of course, the uni you choose can be a factor, too. The survey showed that graduates from Russell Group universities earn the highest salaries, with a mean of £27,500 compared with the next highest, the 1994 Group of unis, which has now disbanded but included Birkbeck and UEA, at £26,500. It can be hard enough to motivate yourself to work and, if you hate the subject your studying, it’s fair to say you’ll hate the job at the end of it, too. But, if you’re happy
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to pursue a subject you dislike for lots of dosh, fair play to you. If not, revive that carefree spirit and study what you love. Bethany Miall, from Go Think Bigger, a digital hub giving young people career advice and work experience opportunities
Just flick that switch and watch the savings pile up THE definition of a student: finding any way possible to save money. When someone else paid who cared about leaving that bathroom light on in the middle of the night? Or turning the heating up during winter so you can stay in your shorts and T-shirt? I know students who refuse to turn lights on or wash their clothes because they live in constant fear of those numbers on that bit of paper at the end of the month. Perhaps it would be better to consider some less drastic measures than stinking clothes, to keep the bills down? First and foremost: shop around! nGet those deals. Some
Bright idea: Turn lights off electricity companies offer cheaper prices if you use your electricity at off peak times nSpeaking of washing machines, on average you can save around £9 a year if you wash your clothes at 30° instead of 40° nThe morning cuppas – don’t fill the kettle to the top just boil the amount you need nRemember to shut the fridge and freezer doors! Don’t put hot food in
the fridge – it ruins it but also requires more energy to cool the food nUnplug your chargers after use. To charge a phone for eight hours costs only a penny but when we disconnect our phones and leave the plug in it still uses energy nLaptops use 85 per cent less energy than the typical PC nUnplug the TV and other devices by the wall instead of leaving them on standby You will be surprised by the difference each of these things can make leaving you extra money for that new pairs of shoes or a cheeky night out in the week. Rebecca Kiff
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Bring your talent and passion to a global organisation at the forefront of business, technology and innovation. Collaborate with diverse, talented colleagues and leaders who support your success. Help transform organisations and communities around the world. Sharpen your skills with industry-leading training and development, as you build an extraordinary career.
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Avanti Communications Group plc – Graduate Engineer Are you expecting a 2:1 or higher in a computer related subject? Are you interested in working in a fast paced environment with the latest technologies in a truly global footprint? Yes? That’s a great start, but beyond that? Avanti seeks your inspiration, your energy and your enthusiasm.
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Opus Energy – Graduate Analyst Opus Energy, a dynamic and fast growing organisation, is recruiting to expand its analytical support. Analysts with Opus Energy carry out a wide range of analytical tasks designed to help keep the company on track. Location Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary £23,000 - £25,000 DOE + £1,000 welcome bonus + £1,000 at end of year 1 & 2 Closes 03 Dec 2014
Rothschild – Private Equity Long Term Internship – Merchant Banking This London based 4-6 month internship is an exciting opportunity to intern with Rothschild’s flagship private equity fund, Five Arrows Principal Investments – a €600 million fund focused on mid-market companies in Western Europe. Location London Salary Competitive Closes 31 Dec 2015
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Job in Tesco? Travelling? Lucy hits the catwalks of Paris instead
I put degree on hold to be a model
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OR most 18-year-olds, the dream of roaming the runways of Paris Fashion Week, wearing exclusive Givenchy designs is exactly that – a dream. Lucy Zoe Evans decided to put her studies on hold and pursue that dream and has been rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous . Recently returned, fresh from Paris Fashion Week, Lucy took part in the Givenchy show, directed by critically acclaimed Riccardo Tisci. She shared the limelight with leading models such as Cara Delevigne and Kendall Jenner and appeared in front of celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. She saud: ‘I’d have to say the highlight of my career so far is walking in my first ever runway show for Givenchy.’ Lucy, from Stoke-on-Trent follows in the footsteps of her older cousin, Sarah. ‘As a child, I remember talking to Sarah about her eight year modelling career and ever since it’s always been a dream of mine, so when I was spotted out shopping at The Clothes Show in 2009, I was more than happy to jump at the opportunity.’ Although she has only been a professional model for two
Think gap year and you think of backpacking adventures across the world or endless hours of tedious work experience; but for one teenager her gap year has become a world of couture and Kardashian. CHARLES WORRALL talks to model Lucy Zoe Evans months, Lucy kick-started her career with an ad campaign for Republic at the age of 13. She said: ‘During my school years, I was granted a licence allowing me to take time out of school but I kept castings and jobs to a minimum to enable me to concentrate on my compulsory education. My gap year has allowed me to model full time before heading back into education.’ But the path to a successful career in modelling is paved with disappointment and criticism. She said: ‘The reason for the excessive castings and meetings with clients are so they can judge if you’re the right model for them. Not being chosen for a job can at first seem offensive and disheartening but over time you come to realise that being told “no” is part of being a model.’ Sticking to a diet remains another major challenge but Lucy shrugs off criticism of the fashion industry over its use of stick-thin models. She said: ‘The utmost initial shock that came at the beginning of my career
was having to be as strict as possible when it comes down to my diet. I try my best to work out every day, even if it’s a quick ten minute run. ‘Just like being a ballerina or an athlete, you have to be a certain size and shape. ‘Part of my job is to be toned and healthy. ‘Since starting modelling full time, I’ve seen such a difference in my body, skin, energy and mood.’ She has deferred her degree in business and textiles at Brighton University until next autumn but it still seems borderline insanity to imagine balancing education alongside an international modelling schedule, especially when your average student struggles to attend a 9am lecture. ‘I’m intending on travelling, achieving almost all of my aspirations for my gap year and gain as much experience in the fashion industry as possible,’ said Lucy. ‘Working with Givenchy again and, just like every other girl my age, being a Victoria’s Secret model is something I dream of doing.’
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Places you should visit before leaving for your gap year SO, you may not have a gap year as an international model lined up... but you may be thinking about taking a year out and travelling. Before you head off, you will want to sit and plan how and where you want to go. Here is a quick guide to some great websites to help you plan your adventure.
Rough Guides: If you are unsure of where to head for your gap year, these are the best place to start. Full of great information on all the best destinations including accommodation, when to go, itineraries, travel essentials and cultural etiquette so you won’t get yourself in to trouble while away. You can also book hostels through the site
and it has a great community you can interact with and get first hand information from. www.roughguides.com Gap Year: This site that is packed full of information to help you get the most out of your travels. From booking your accommodation to researching places to visit and stay, Gap Year has all this and much
more. It also includes sections on jobs and volunteering to help you develop skills that will be transferable to your chosen career and even has a place you can plan your whole trip. The perfect one stop site. www.gapyear.com Real Gap: If you are worried about the cost of your gap year, Real Gap has a great section on
how to travel for less and still get the most out of your travels. It also has many of the features the previous sites has, including information on destinations, jobs, volunteering and has some last minute deals available too. www.realgap.co.uk So, when you’ve read all this, the only question left is what’s stopping you? Kizzy Bass
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made stuff for a price that doesn’t bury you into your interest-free overdraft. Every living room or bedroom needs cushions … many, many cushions. If you’re feeling crafty and need to procrastinate from writing that essay you could even have a go at making your own! If you’re not the next Great British Sewing Bee just pimp up plain cushions by sewing brightly coloured buttons and ribbons to them. Nothing makes a room more homely than pictures and posters that mean
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Finishing touches: A few cushions and fairy lights can make all the difference something to you. That way, when the inevitable homesickness threatens, you are always surrounded by friendly faces. Get creative with noticeboards and cover them in a collage of your favourite photos. Just remember to hide the many drunken ones from Granny when she comes to visit! If you’re looking for a bit of
ambience then mood lighting is your new best friend. From creating the princess room you’ve always wished for to dimming the lights for late-night guests, fairy lights and lamps will give your room the edge. Go green and buy some cheap plants for your humble abode. Flowers are always good for adding a bit of colour
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and life to a room... just make sure you water them! Lastly, an easy way to guarantee that you feel at home is to be comfortable. You may have invested in all the cushions and plants in the world but that’s no good if you can’t relax in cosy pyjamas, slippers and a dressing gown. Jessica Bott
IT’S the news we all dread. One of your housemates is having an old friend to stay. Here are the guests you don’t want... The Alien Thief: Spends the entire weekend communicating in in-jokes with your flatmate. Steals them for the weekend and shows how little you know them The Bodily Incompetent: Drops a nuclear bomb every time they use the communal facilities and projectile-vomits in the kitchen The Better Housemate: Painfully delightful. You connect in a way you have never before with another human being, only highlighting the inferiority of your current housemate Jack Meggitt-Phillips
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yourSPACE The best time for house hunting is November, any later and you’re not left with much choice. Make sure that you question, question, question. Is the heating on a meter? Can you see mould growing anywhere? Is the roof about the cave in? Lucy Robinson
How to find the right place to live, the right people to live with and how to keep your place right
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OVING into a house can be stressful at the best of times. There are bills to sort out, new housemates with bad hygiene to deal with and an ever-pervasive knowledge that your hot water is likely to cut off at any moment. When these issues do rear their heads, is it better to have your significant other around or will it just make things far, far worse? This may depend on your type of relationship but there are certain unavoidable truths. If you have been together for just a month then maybe living in the same house is a little over-ambitious. Getting to know someone far quicker than expected can kick the honeymoon period out the window before you can even mutter ‘date night’. You don’t want to discover to soon that your partner has far more negative traits than
The infamous flat party is an obvious first step to consecrate your new pad. Make sure you invite a strong, largish friend. Anyone with a vaguely intimidating presence so that kid who got too drunk can be asked to leave without too much hassle Blythe Lewis
No matter where I go, the oven never works. A ten-minute pizza takes closer to 30. Our landlord sent someone to fix ours. When we came home, there was a new temperature dial but no numbers on it. Cooking for the rest of the year involved a lot of guesswork Bryony Plumb
Happy ever after? It can’t all be romantic Gruesome gum stuck on your clothes? Put the garment in the freezer for a few hours. Once the gum is frozen scrape it off with a blunt knife. Squirt on a little washing up liquid and salt. Rub against the thread of the fabric and the rest should come off Eva Coutts
Moving to Preston and living in England for the first time was a peculiar experience, to say the least. People would waltz around with multi-coloured hair and they call what I used to think was lunch, their dinner Mane Grigoryan
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How to survive living together SO, you’ve decided to take the plunge and live with your partner during your university years? Here’s how you might make it work... Lead your own life: Since you’re probably both studying, a busy schedule is to be expected. Talk through your plans and that way miscommunication will be avoided. This will also allow you to plan that romantic weekly date night Pull your weight: Boys, don’t leave the dishes for the women. And girls, invest in a screwdriver so you can at least dabble in the handiwork Spread your wings: There’s nothing worse than a
couple who never spend time with their other friends. Friends you make at university are friends for life. So do not push them away! Accept it won’t be sexy and romantic all the time: You might think that living together is going to be similar to just being partners but this actually means you’ll see the best AND the worst of your significant other. Remember, no one is perfect, lower your expectations, take each day as it comes and breathe. You’re still young! If you’ve thought about all of this and still want to move in with the love of your life, then good luck. Fredrikke von Z Wongraven
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you first thought. There is also the chance of an awkward break-up. You need to be sure that this is unlikely. It is difficult enough being around someone you’ve got history with, let alone having to read the gas meter with them. If you are sure you know
your partner well enough for it not to end unceremoniously over the cornflakes, then the answer to whether you should live together lies in your relationship type. If you’re that couple that loves to spend long afternoons staring intensely into each other’s eyes without speaking then go for it. If you have friends that you would like to spend time with independently of each other and other interests then perhaps find houses in the same area but with several streets’ separation. Alternatively, make the sane decision and move in after university. Alex Green
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HE group of mates you met during freshers’ week, won’t be around for long. If they are you’ve been lucky! But for most, those friendships tend to fade away and you start to hang out with a different crowd. Soon, the dreaded period of choosing housing for next year creeps up. Before you start getting too excited and pick your new BFFs, here are a few tips on how to choose the best housemates. 1. Seek the studious: It is honestly good to have this person around to keep you on track. This housemate brings positive peer pressure which has amazing benefits: assignments finished before the deadline and still time to
party. Also, a perfect buddy to have study sessions with. 2. Avoid the messy: You will spot this person very quickly. They are always untidy and unkempt. It’s funny from a distance but do you really want to be cleaning up after them or be straining the friendship by asking them to stop leaving the dishes for a month in the basin? 3. Embrace the father/ mother figure: Everyone wants the sense of freedom that comes with moving away from home. The father/mother figure is going to take care of you when you fall sick and worry when you come home late. It is nice to know someone is looking out for you. 4. Think thrifty: Be on the
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Crowded house: This bunch looks friendly... but would you want to live with them? same page about money matters. Money is such a sticky matter but if handled properly everyone can have a great year together. Get to know your
friends’ money habits. Stingy ones are difficult ones. 5. Choose happy: Everyone has his or her ups and downs but there’s bound to be that
one cheerful, chirpy person who will keep the spirits up no matter what. It will help to maintain the house’s sanity. Benazir Parween
STUDENTS all over the country are being forced to double up after universities ran out of rooms. Here’s our tips to help you get by No secret hobbies: Forget goofy dancing or weird singing to the mirror Buy some PJs: Not everyone wants to see you naked Learn to clean: You can’t litter the floor with all kinds of mess Talk to them: Sharing space is easier if you’re less of a stranger and more of a friend!
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They’re killing the magic Too much, too soon at Christmas
theGRINCHES IT’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…but, wait, it’s just been Hallowe’en. Christmas is weeks and weeks away but it doesn’t look like that on the high street. Every store you dander by is jammed with everything from decorations, to loofas, to every shaped chocolate imaginable. But is this right? Is Christmas an overly commercialised holiday, bullying other holidays Rebekah Heath out of existence?
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T’S Christmas! Or so some people seem to think judging by the amount of Christmas trees you see nicely lit up in living room windows and the festivethemed shop displays. Hallowe’en has only just passed by but the scary thingis the plague of sparkly lights and candy canes. I love Christmas decorations as much as the next guy, but you know… at Christmas. In Newcastle, for example, Fenwick on Northumberland Street their autumn display has gone up, which is fine of course - it is autumn. But then you go up the escalators on to the second floor and
A bad case of tinselitis?: Christmas decorations were up early Edinburgh PICTURE: ANGUS DUNCAN suddenly you’re confronted by Christmas lights and decorations and blinded by the festive colours of green and red. I find myself thinking: ‘Did I take the
time-travelling escalator and emerge two months later?’ Seriously, the clue is in the name: Christmas decorations. There should be a law against decorations before
mid-November. Christmas is good because you have to wait all year for it. If you just start whenever you feel like it, it defeats the magic of it. Edward Jones
THE idea of Christmas invades every spare surface like the looming ebola pandemic. The thought of Christmas is so far from my mind it’s unreal; the space up there is occupied by technology project ideas, dissertation research, photography projects, endless presentations to prepare for and Harvard Referencing; not whether my boyfriend would prefer Hugo Boss or Armani after shave Anna Landi
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Spread your wings to take a look at the Redhawks DAVID HOOSON BORED with the play-acting of football? Fed-up with whistle-happy refs in rugby? Perhaps it’s time you spread your wings and took in the Cardiff Redhawks. The Redhawks ice hockey team features players from Cardiff University, Cardiff Metropolitan and University of South Wales Cardiff. Last season, the Redhawks
Face-off: Cardiff Redhawks ice hockey team in action
made the semi-finals in tier 2 of the British Universities Ice Hockey Association National Championship, after winning three out of their four group games. The Redhawks suffered a narrow loss to eventual winners Oxford Vikings, who secured promotion to tier 1 Nationals for this season. For the Cup competition, the BUIHA splits teams into those that allow the defensive technique known as ‘checking’, and
those that do not. Non-checking divisions include female players and all-female teams. In the cup, the Redhawks A team compete in the Checking Two South division, with the B-team in the Non-Checking One South division. Home games and training for the composite student team take place at the 2,500-capacity Cardiff Ice Arena in Cardiff Bay – the same venue that plays host to the Cardiff Devils ice hockey team, who play in the British Elite Ice Hockey League. The Redhawks’ campaign is off to an all-action start. A 5-5 draw with Kent Knights, followed by a convincing 6-2 victory over UCL Yetis have been enough to put the A team at the top of their division at this early stage. The B-team are yet to play.
Dead eye: Coral Kennerley
Coral shoots for Olympic glory CORAL Kennerley could be an Olympic champion in the making. The Cardiff University second year engineering student competes in shooting, with the 10-metre air pistol her favoured event and the 25-metre sport pistol a second string to her bow. She finished sixth in the Commonwealth Games 10-metre final in Glasgow this summer and 16th in
her less favoured event. She followed that up with a creditable showing at the World Championships in Spain. And at the World University Shooting Championships in the UAE, she shot a Welsh senior record in the 10-metre preliminaries and finished fifth in the final. The score qualifies her for Team GB next season and perhaps Olympic glory next.
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Rugby rivals serve up a thriller WHEN it comes to sporting rivalries in university sports, there’s none bigger than that between Cardiff and Swansea… But Cardiff and Cardiff Met is a close second. The two universities went head-to-head in a rugby clash as intense as Wales taking on England. Down at what has been dubbed Fortress Llanrumney, Cardiff Met, with only win this season, were desperate to put one over Cardiff. In a physical game that saw big hits and even bigger plays, both teams fought hard but Cardiff Met succumbed, falling to Cardiff 29-14. Incredible performances from Bryn Phillips, who received man of the match, Aled Rees and Ben White, the latter who scored a try, converted three and slotted a 40-metre drop goal, proved too much for Cardiff Met to handle. Alex Miarli
World’s best are in town SOME of the world’s top rugby players are using Cardiff University facilities as they prepare to go toe-to-toe with Wales in the autumn test series. The Strength and Conditioning Centre on Park Place, the Sports Training Village at Talybont and the new 3G pitch at Llanrumney are being utilised. The home nation went down to a narrow loss against Australia and laboured win against Fiji.
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Keeper’s rallying call ALEX MIARLI ‘FOR a university and club of our size, we have definitely been underperforming in recent years.’ Mike Neish is pulling no punches about what is expected this season of Cardiff University FC first team. ‘As a group, we had a big talk during pre-season and we’ve clearly set out that promotion is our target this season,’ said the ’keeper. ‘We’ve brought some very good players into the team this year who have played at high levels outside of university.’ The football club has had a 100 per cent start this season played three won three, including an impressive victory over the University of South Wales. They face Aberystwyth next in the cup, in what should be a routine encounter. ‘The Aberystwyth game will be an interesting one, as they are a few leagues below us, but
Tough talking: Mike Neish says the first team has a new professional attitude
Lacrosse clubs are on a high A NEW year has seen an injection of fresh talent in Cardiff University’s lacrosse club. Buoyed by winning the club of the year award last year, both the men’s and women’s sides are going great guns. Club president Anjuli Seaborne said the women’s first team were pushing for promotion this season as well as the BUCS Cup. Asked about the success of the women’s sides this
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season, the veteran first-team player added: ‘We’re looking stronger than ever before as a squad because of the depth in players we have. This year saw a huge interest into the sport, mostly from freshers, which is fantastic!’ ‘We’re constantly working to improve where we can and to grow as a club competitively, not just for the women’s teams but for the men’s as well.’
Kayleigh crowns golden year A USW sport student has been crowned the 2014 British Senior Champion at the Aerobic British Championships. Kayleigh Silva, 18, achieved the highest difficulty, execution and artistic scores to win both rounds at the championship, held at Surrey Park in Guildford. She produced a personal best to take the title in the final. Kayleigh hopes to secure a spot on Team GB for the Euros in Baku in June.
Shot-stopper Neish relishes new focus you can’t take too much from that,’ said Neish. ‘Just like any other game we’ll play this year, we’ll prepare right and go out there to get the result.’ And that seems to be the big difference this season to last: focus. ‘One of the biggest factors for our good start has to come down to our preparation for games,’ he said. ‘We’re taking a much more professional approach now, and you can see the evidence of it on the pitch. ‘It needs to be done though, because for a club of our size, we really need to be in a higher league than we currently are. ‘The attitude between the players has improved this year as well, giving us a better team spirit, which is a massive
bonus.’ Cardiff seconds are in the same league and they’ve even played the firsts, losing in a recent game. Does this create a conflict of interest? ‘I wouldn’t really say there’s much of a conflict of interest at all, as we all appreciate that we’re the same club and want the best for each other,’ said Neish. ‘There’s always going to be players changing between the two teams during the year, so it’s important not to isolate ourselves from each other.’ The Wales Varsity game is being played in Swansea this year, which Neish sees as a fantastic opportunity. ‘As long as it’s just as easy for your mates to come to the games, then I don’t see any problem in it being in Swansea!’
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