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AN AUDACIOUS daylight robbery was captured on camera by a student in Glasgow’s city centre on the 24th of September.

Liam Dargie was on his way to college when he just happened to be passing by the Argyll Arcade when the sound of breaking glass was heard. The digital media student whipped out his phone and caught four masked men running away from the arcade before fleeing down an alleyway and escaping in a getaway car.

The robbery happened around midday and stunned shoppers on one of Scotland’s busiest high streets. It was filmed and photographed by many of those who witnessed the events unfold.

Dargie’s video which was taken directly outside the arcade shows the men, dressed in black with balaclavas covering their faces, sprinting from the scene and shouting at passers-by to get out of the way. One of them, wielding an axe, can be heard screaming at the crowds of people in the street and threatening to kill them.

The student compared it to Grand Theft Auto, he said, “I saw the masked men running out of the arcade carrying a sledgehammer and what looked like a hatchet. They ran out of the smoke filled arcade and into the side street.”

The thirty-one second video went viral on the internet, receiving over ten and a half thousand likes and nearly eight thousand shares on facebook.

Despite the fact that the robbers failed in their attempts to break into the Mappin and Webb, Laing and Lewis Grant jewellery stores the crooks did

make off with a significant haul from the Rox shop. It is estimated they collected a loot of around £200,000 worth of watches and also damaged display windows and some other items of jewellery.

As of yet, no arrests have been made as police continue their investigations into the dramatic heist. Thanks to the videos taken by Dargie and other passers-by, the suspects have been identified as white males of around 5ft 8in and of medium build. Witnesses are still being encouraged to come forward with any information that might be helpful as the authorities look to track down the criminals.

Police identified a white Volkswagen Golf as one of the vehicles involved in the raid, believed to have been stolen and then abandoned in nearby Townhead, Glasgow after the getaway.

This was clearly a well-planned operation by the bold crooks but authorities hope to trace them down soon. As well as the captured videos, the internet is expected to play a big part in bringing these thieves to justice. If, as expected, they try and sell the goods online or on the foreign market then specialist web investigators will scour the net and look at sourcing the origins and locations of those involved and eventually jailing the perpetrators.

The Argyll Arcade is home to more than thirty jewellers and diamond merchants. The security systems of the stores that were targeted helped to deter the criminals after a Laing

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GLASGOW STUDENTS SHOW SUPPORT FOR OCCUPY HONG KONG MOVEMENT ZOE MACNAUGHTON

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ON THE 1st of October, university students in Glasgow demonstrated in support of Hong Kong’s prodemocracy movement from 11am outside the Glasgow University Library, and from 6pm at George Square.

The students proclaimed they stood ‘United for Democracy’, and worked to persuade the people of Glasgow to sign a petition in support of their cause.

‘United for Democracy: Global Solidarity with Hong

Kong’ is a world-wide, student-based association that has been formed in reaction to the events that have been unfolding in Hong Kong over the last month and a half. In September, the NPCSC (Standing

Committee of the National People’s Congress) agreed to set up its own committee to elect suitable electoral candidates for the public to vote on, denying them

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STRATHCLYDE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ASSOCIATION BANS ZEROHOUR CONTRACTS EMER O’TOOLE

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GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART ERECTS TEMP ROOF AFTER FIRE RACHEL MUNFORD

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FIVE MONTHS after the beloved MacKintosh building caught fire, a temporary roof is being erected to protect it from the rain.

In May, people were shocked and saddened when the school designed by Charles Rennie MacKintosh caught fire so close to the day when students were supposed to showcase their work.

Now that the winter months are coming in, the building has to be protected against damp which could weaken the structure. The week long operation began on the 6th of October and no problems were reported. The roof is expected to

remain for up to three years until the structure is completed and a permanent roof can be erected thereafter.

The metal framed enclosure is a combination of fifteen metal sections. It was fitted with the assistance of a crane and will protect with building against both wind and rain during the Autumn and Winter months when the weather is expected to be bad.

One of the builders erecting the roof commented on the irony that the building caught fire and now has to be protected against water.

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In March this year, the Student Association’s current President, Gary Patterson, was elected on the basis that students at Strathclyde would get better support and more opportunities.

On how he and his team went about banning zero hour contracts, Patterson said, “After I started a few months ago we set about working on the quality and quantity of jobs for students. On top of creating new paid living-wage internships focusing on a number of campaign areas for USSA, we were disappointed to learn of the contracts our students were working on in our Association, after some research we worked with our managers to implement a better deal for our workers, we recognised that zero hours contracts were against our values and that we could no longer support

them in our organisation or society.

“We believe that everyone deserves our hardwon working rights with secure work. The basic premise of zero hour contracts is that they can give flexibility, but we do not need our staff to sacrifice their rights for flexibility. We can provide both, and so can the University, the public sector, and the rest of society - we challenge them to join us by providing secure and supportive contracts for staff.”

The banning of zero hour contracts is one of the many steps that the Student’s Association is taking this coming academic year to ensure that students are provided with better opportunities.

Patterson says “I think it’s a big step for USSA but it’s just the first step in the fight to get those better opportunities and support for students to ensure we all get an accessible experience at university, and are all given the chances to realise our potential. We’ll be working hard over the coming year to make progress on this issue.”

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LOCAL BAND

TOM MCGUIRE & THE BRASSHOLES ZOE MACNAUGHTON

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EVER WALK down Buchanan Street and find yourself tapping your feet and singing along?

You might just be grooving to the offbeat sound of Glasgow-based band Tom McGuire and the Brassholes. Drawing in massive crowds of young and old alike, these are not your ordinary buskers.

This seven-part funk and soul band comprises of vocals, a guitar, keyboard, drums, a couple of sax, a trombone, sometimes a trumpet and a heck of a lot of character. The group like to frequent various positions around Buchanan Street, as well as other locations around Glasgow city centre, playing anything with a jazzy beat that gets people dancing. Particular favourites of passers-by seem to be Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’, as well as the more current ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Wiliams.

The Brassholes’ musical talent is something to write home about, churning out spontaneous, heartfelt solos one after another, making the songs you love truly their own. Tom’s throaty, soulful voice embellishes the whole sound perfectly – think Paolo Nutini meets Ray Charles and you’ve pretty much got them down to a tee.

But its not only the music itself that mesmerizes their audiences; the band’s entertainment factor is immense. Spirited sound effects and quirky dance moves are not uncommon, and seem to keep the public coming back for more.

What captivates onlookers every time is undoubtedly the fact that they are playing on the street, and how refreshingly happy they are doing so. It is clear that they quite simply enjoy playing, revelling in the moment, and that positive energy is contagious. The band will quite gladly remind you during each performance that they will play at your next birthday, wedding, bar-mitzvah, christening or any other celebration, so bear that in mind for an unforgettable party.

Amongst a generation that applauds the likes of Nicki Minaj, Tom McGuire and the Brassholes are making jazz cool again. There’s no doubt about it; they will entertain you till you forget what you came into town for. If you don’t catch them on your next shopping trip, don’t miss them at the Glasgow Art School’s Firefighter Fright Night on the 26th of October where they will be performing!

CALEDONIA UNIVERSITY DISCOVERS NEW VISUAL ILLUSION ZAHRA FAQIR PIC: ZAHRA FAQIR

VISION SCIENTISTS at Glasgow Caledonia University (GCU) have come across a new visual illusion whilst researching how rotating objects are perceived when travelling.

According to the studies, when an object that rotates at its central point, is moving in a straight path -such as a rugby ball that has been thrown- the eye perceives it to be taking a curved path.

The experiment was conducted using footage of a rotating object traveling on a straight path. Observers were then asked to describe the path that they saw the object taking.

Dr Gunter Loffler, a vision scientist at Glasgow Caledonia says “The most important condition is the orientation of the object relative to its trajectory. If that angle is small, you see the illusion.

If it is large, you see the real motion.

The exact magnitude of the angle depends on a number of additional factors, including the shape of the object. The point where perception turns from real to illusion (or vice versa) is often striking for the observer.”

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Strathclyde University Offers Scholarships to Asylum Seekers Glasgow University

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Researchers at the University of Glasgow and Edinburgh will be embarking on a new project to attempt to find a ‘fingerprint’ that will identify those at risk of mental illness.

This venture will be led by Dr Peter Uhlhaas of the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology.

Participants will be sourced via the online resource your-study.org.uk and those previously treated in the NHS mental health service and will be offered care if needed at any point during the study.

The study will measure brain activity for up to two years to track changes and there is hope that the project could identify early signs of those prone to mental illness before symptoms

even begin to show.

Dr Peter Uhlhaas says ‘The particular frequencies we’re looking at play a key role in controlling cognitive and perceptual processes, which are seriously affected in those suffering from psychosis. By identifying shared characteristics in the brainwaves of those in the early stages of risk, we’re hoping to find a specific ‘fingerprint’ which we can use to more easily identify people before they become seriously ill.’ He goes on to say ‘We’re hoping that closer examination of these brainwaves will help lead to a better outcome for patients and also a reduction in the cost impact that serious mental illness can have on healthcare services.’

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Asylum seekers are being offered scholarships by Strathclyde University SCOTTISH universities have long prided themselves on recruitment based on merit.

This bold move by the University of Strathclyde furthers this objective and provides aid to young asylum seekers who have trouble getting into higher education while waiting for a decision from the Home Office.

The funding covers tuition fees and other costs of study such as books and supplies. Asylum seekers are generally not eligible for this kind of financial help and can therefore find it difficult to bridge the gap between secondary education and higher education.

Zainab Amir, an eighteen year old former asylum seeker, said, “I have been in this country since I was ten. I feel Scottish and am proud to be so. Many young people who come into this country have so much to give. They just need the opportunity.”

Glasgow has a history of campaigning for the rights of asylum seekers. Many Glaswegians will

remember the efforts of the ‘Glasgow Girls’, a group of school girls from Drumchapel who fought against the deportation of their school friend and highlighted the terrible treatment of asylum seekers. Their efforts won them the ‘Scottish Campaign of the Year Award’ in 2005 and achieved amnesty for young people who are studying to not be detained.

Those who are eligible are children of asylum seekers who have been in the country for three years or more. Such individuals do not have access to funding from the ‘Student Awards Agency for Scotland’ (SAAS) as Scottish citizens do so this will open doors for a lot of young people.

Roza Salih, of the University of Strathclyde Students Association (USSA) and one of the ‘Glasgow Girls’, said, “This will create lifechanging opportunities for those whose talents might otherwise have been wasted.”

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THE BIG QUESTION

BY STEPHEN FLEMING

Happy? Disappointed?

Yes or no?

THE QUESTION was simple, should Scotland be an independent country? The answer was more difficult, two choices, yes or no. The outcome and reaction, impossible to predict. For the first time people over the age of 16 were allowed to vote, which may have contributed to the creation of one of the most heated debates of our political generation, causing real divisions of opinion across Scotland, the UK and even the world. One thing which can be agreed on is the degree to which it inspired people to become involved and show an active interest in politics.

86% of Scottish people (3,619,915) voted, with 45% voting yes and 55% voting no.

At the Yes rally in George Square a couple of days before the vote the atmosphere was like a festival. Everyone was positive, with a sense of unity and determination.

A Glasgow University student, who was there, Daniel McGowan, said, “You got a real sense that the Yes side had not just started a one-off political campaign, but a long-term political movement.”

On the night the votes were revealed Strathclyde hosted a live screening of the results, and it seemed as though many were there just to enjoy the exciting tension of the night, with lots of mini debates going on around the hall, all contributing to the build-up.

This excitement however was short lived, and soon replaced by despondency as the no vote was read. Disappointment filled the room and a no voter said, “I feel so sorry for people who have put their hearts and souls into this campaign.”

And it’s true, a lot of people put an extreme amount of effort into the yes campaign but I’m sure it wasn’t in vain.

A yes voter at the event said, “With a vote that close I don’t believe this is over for our life time.”

SPARE COMPUTER?!

LIZZIE LONGLEY

COMPUTERS are an everyday necessity for people around the world without them we would be lost. People have become so dependent on computers, whether it’s for browsing random things on the internet, online shopping or studying for a degree, computers are a constant thing in many people’s lives. So why is there never any available to use in the university library?

The library is always full to the brim of students on the computers, but very rarely are they doing work. I’ve seen people watching funny videos on YouTube or listening to the latest Number 1 in the music charts. The amount of girls that use the library as a room to online shop is endless and I wouldn’t be surprised if you caught boys having a cheeky look on porn and giggling to themselves.

I don’t condemn these people for using the computers for these things because like them I online shop and endlessly watch YouTube videos (minus the porn) but when they are taking up a computer that is needed for educational use that’s when it starts to get irritating!

It’s not just the students that take up all the computers for unnecessary use it’s the random

astray of baggage and jackets that claim a seat. So many times have I gone over to what I thought was a spare computer to find a jacket taking charge of the seat without a body in sight?

Whoever it is that leaves their stuff there for hours must be a very trusting person. But, when a jacket is taking over the chance for you to work you know there is an issue.

I say all this but I’m sure I’m probably guilty of all these things (again minus the porn) so I don’t really have room to talk. I don’t believe there are enough computers in the library to accommodate to the vast amount of students, whether doing work or not there still should be enough computers on campus for the students to use. We are spending £9000 a year after all….

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A Good Ed On His Shoulders Ed Sheeran is sitting in his dressing room in Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the background, Tom Jones can be heard soundchecking.

“WE’RE SINGING the Prince song, Kiss, together,” says Sheeran, “but we’ve already rehearsed that.”

The night before, Sheeran and his new pal Jones - who performed together in Australia last week went out for a few glasses of wine, and 74-year-old Jones regaled 23-year-old Sheeran with stories of appearing in The Simpsons and hanging out with Elvis Presley in Las Vegas back in the day.

This is the world in which Sheeran now lives, where rather than him seeking out the biggest names in music to learn from, they request an audience with him.

Elton John asked to perform with Sheeran at the Grammy Awards in 2013, and Paul McCartney, after the special concert earlier this year, marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles landing in America, invited him to his trailer for a margarita.

“I wasn’t expecting that one. I was with my parents and ready to go home for the night, and the next minute, that happened,” he says, like it was no big deal.

He counts Taylor Swift and Harry Styles among his closest showbiz friends, and while recording his second album x last year, Friends star Courteney Cox let him stay in her Malibu home.

Sheeran had been performing in LA when Spin City and Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence, and his actor wife Christa Miller, asked if their daughter could have her photo taken with him after the show.

“The next night, I was having dinner in Malibu and Bill and Christa were in the same restaurant.

They came over to thank me for being nice to their daughter and then invited me to a house party.”

“I thought, ‘Why not?’ It turned out to be Courteney’s house party. It was miles from anywhere, and I’d sent my driver home so I had to stay over, and that’s when we became friends,” the singer explains.

He’s a long way from Framlingham, the Suffolk village where he grew up, but spend any amount of time with Sheeran and it’s not hard to understand why so many A-listers want to hang out with him; he’s impeccably mannered for a start, and down to earth in a way most multi-million-selling artists just aren’t. Unassuming isn’t the word.

He admits he’s changed a bit, though, since his first album was released and worldwide fame followed. He’s a bit more paranoid, and wary around new people, he says, but he’s generally much happier with his lot than he was three years ago.

“I was quite well known among people my age, from the mix-tapes and YouTube videos that were doing the rounds, so I would get stopped and asked for photos and things,” he says. “That still happens, although back four years ago, I was broke, so there wasn’t the upside. Now I’m financially comfortable, and I’ve made my family financially comfortable, so I can see the rewards.”

Other musicians seek him out too, including Pharrell Williams and producer Rick Rubin, who both went to Sheeran offering their services on a collaboration.

The track with Williams, Sing, resulted in a No 1 single, while Rubin produced two tracks on x pronounced multiply - Don’t and Bloodstream.

Of Sing, he says it was the first time he’s tried to write a song without a deep, emotional meaning.

“Going in with Pharrell, I knew I wanted to

“I knew I wanted to make a bona fide pop song ”

make a bona fide pop song and we were just trying some things out. It’s just me explaining how I had fun on a night out, had a drink and had a dance with a girl, and that’s it.”

“I’ve never really done that before, and it was nice to do it and to not worry about how it would make people feel, and whether it was me opening up enough. I just wanted to write a song that was fun.”

He says if the aftermath of his debut + taught him anything, it was that his songs were being used as emotional crutches by his fans.

“I’d get people talking to me saying they’d listened to my record on their own in their bedroom, while eating ice cream and crying, or that they’d listened to my record after they’d broken up with a partner, so it was a very melancholic album.”

“I learned I need to give people some fun here and there. I am not a hugely depressed person, I like to have fun and the melancholy doesn’t reflect who I am. Sometimes, it’s just good to sing about stuff that’s pointless. Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo is not a song that comes from a lot of heartbreak or upset, but it is a great pop song, and I want to do that too.”

Despite the success of his first bona fide pop song, he still doesn’t see himself as a pop singer, however much he’d like to be “I really want to be in that world, among those big pop singers,” he says, referring to the likes of his friends Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams. I think I am placed in that world when it comes to award shows and things, but I don’t get mentioned

in the same sentence as those stars when it comes to music.”

If he’s not seen as a pop singer yet - he’s more your little brother’s scruffy mate who plays the guitar - it won’t be long. So far, x is the fastest-selling album in the UK this year, having sold 180,000 copies during its first week, beating Coldplay’s Ghost Stories, which had previously held the record, by around 15,000 copies.

“Yeah, but,” counters Sheeran, “that Coldplay album is the only one they’ve not really promoted, so they could still beat me if they wanted.”

His grasp of the way records sell is second to none, and some might accuse him of careerism.

It’s simply not the done thing for an artist to admit they’re so acutely aware of how their music is selling, or how many tickets have sold for a forthcoming tour. Of course, Sheeran’s not really an exception here - almost every artist is just as aware of this stuff as he is, he just talks about it in interviews, while they feign ignorance.

After the UK leg of his tour, he’s off around the world again, due to finish up next August, when he plans to take a break and write some more songs.

“This is the first tour I’ve ever done where I set off on one date and know when I’m going to finish. All my other tours have started, and then 30-date tours in other countries keep getting added as we go along,” says Sheeran. “This time, it’s structured, and if there’s one thing I’ve been lacking for the past few years, it’s structure.”

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The BEST nights this Freshers week & throughout the month

THIS MONTH RECOMMENDATIONS

● 24th of October: Glasgow Oktoberfest, Glasgow Green, 4pm ● 31st of October: Optimo Espookio, Sub Club, 11pm ● 2nd of November: Sunday Roaster, The Garages, 11pm ● 6th of November: Throwback Thursdays, The Sanctuary, 11pm ● 14th of November: Tom Hingley Band, Ivory Blacks, 7.30pm MONDAY 20TH OCTOBER

● Jon Allen @ KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● Billy Connelly @ SECC ● Board Games at the QMU @ JIM’S BAR ● Monday Night Heat @ VIPER

WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER

● How to Dress Well @ STEREO ● The Radiophonic Workshop @ THE ART SCHOOL, GLASGOW ● The Subways @ KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● A Play, a Pie and a Pint: Crash by Andy Duffy @ ORAN MOR ● Playground @ TUP TUP ● New Material Comedy Night @ VESPBAR THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER

● Sam Smith @ 02 ABC ● The Coronas @ KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● Dado Prisco @CIRQUE GLASGOW ● RE-WIND @ STRATHCLYDE STUDENTS UNION ● Jelly Baby @ 02 ABC FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER

TUESDAY 21ST OCTOBER

● Feed the Rhino @ IVORY BLACKS ● Hollywood Ending @ 02 ABC ● The i AM presents Tom Shorterz @ SUB CLUB ● Skint Tuesdays, Strathclyde Students Union @ BARONY BAR ● Wild Kids @ BAMBOO ●

● Twin Atlantic @ BARROWLAND ● The Men They Couldn’t Hang @ KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● Crafts for Christmas and Hobbycrafts @SECC ● Magic Waves, Glasgow MiniFestival, SWG3 @ STUDIO

WAREHOUSE ● Glasgow Oktoberfest @ GLASGOW GREEN

● Stones In His Pockets @KING’S THEATRE GLASGOW TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER

SATURDAY 25TH OCTOBER

● Bohemia Art Craft Vintage Fair @ CURLERS REST ● Ice Hockey, Braehead Clan Vs Edinburgh Capitals @ BRAEHEAD Arena ● Jungle, @ THE ARCHES ● The Big Reunion - Boy Band Tour @ THE SSE HYDRO ● Don’t Sync @ RIVER SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER

● Urban Market @ DRYGATE Brewing Co ● John Cooper Clarke @ 02 ABC ● Asking Alexandria @BARROWLAND ● Black Stone Cherry @THE SSE HYDRO ● Lawless @ THE SHIMMY CLUB MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER

● Sheryl Crow @ GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL ● Johnny Mar @ 02 ACADEMY ● Klaxons @02 ABC ● The Big Campus Pub Quiz @CAMPUS

● Paolo Nutini @THE SSE HYDRO ● Katy B @ 02 ABC ● The Wave Pictures @ CCA ● Red Raw @ THE STAND COMEDY CLUB ● Eat Film: A Movie and A Meal @ SLOANS

FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER

● Rugby- Glasgow Warriors Vs. Treviso @ Scotstoun Stadium ● Rocky Horror Picture Show Screening & Party @Oran Mor ● Murder Mystery @ Alea Casino ● Dracula @Tramway ● Optimo Espookio @Sub Club

● Framing Hanley @ KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● The Black Lips @ Stereo ● Shangrila @ SAINT JUDES ● Lee Mack - Hit the Road Mack @ KING’S THEATRE GLASGOW ● Wednesday Folk Session @ THE BEN NEVIS THURSDAY 30TH OCTOBER

SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER

● Ed Sheeran @ THE SSE HYDRO ● There Were Two Brothers @ SCOTTISH YOUTH THEATRE ● Student Thursdays @ THE RECORD FAKTORY ● Mostly Movie Pub Quiz @THE BAR LANE AT THE GROSVENOR ● Neverland @ THE GARAGE

● Chvrches @ BARRLOWLAND ● Monthly Meander @STAVAIGIN ● Ping! @HILLHEAD BOOKCLUB ● Comedy & Cocktails @COCKTAIL AND BURGER ● Space Invader @ THE GARAGE TUESDAY 4TH NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

● I Heart The Garage @ THE GARAGE ● Colurs Presents: Eddie Halliwell & Cafe Mambo Ibiza @ THE ARCHES ● NME New Breed Tour 2014 @ KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● The Saturday Show @THE STAND COMEDY CLUB ● The West End Twist @ THE LANE BAR AT THE GROSVENOR

WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER

MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

● Counting Crows @02 ACADEMY ● Nerina Pallot @ ORAN MOR ● Kill It Kid @ King Tuts Wah Wah Hut ● Sunday Roaster @THE GARAGES ● Central Soul Sunday @THE SOCIAL

● Say It Ain’t Sew @ HILLHEAD Bookclub ● Boy & Bear @ ORAN MOR ● Rise Against @02 ACADEMY ● Future Islands @02 ABC ● Vice @KOKOMO WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

● The Blackout @KING TUTS WAH WAH HUT ● Comedian Rap Battle @THE STAND ● La Roux @ 02 ABC ● I Heart Wednesdays @ VIPER ● Salsa Night @ BOTECO DO BRASIL THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

● The Specials @BARROWLAND ● Acoustic Affair Presents: Calum Ingram @THE ARCHES ● Throwback Thursdays @THE SANCTUARY ● R.U.I.N. Thursdays @THE CATHOUSE ● Jam Nights @ BOTECO DO BRASIL

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Having barely recovered from Fresher’s week, ‘The University Paper’ spoke to ‘Queen Margaret’s Union’ at Glasgow University to discuss the success they had with Fresher’s this year.

President Lauren Hinton said, “Here at the QMU we had one of the most successful Fresher’s Weeks we have had in recent years.”

They enjoyed a Monday night where the venue, Qudos, hit capacity by 9pm, a night featuring Vukovi, Prides and Twin Atlantic, all high energy, exciting bands.

Hinton said, “The energy in Qudos was insane – it was loud, it was sweaty and a fantastic kick off to the week.”

Club MTV took over the QMU on Tuesday and, with That Drummer That DJ, Dev from Radio 1, inflatable balls and massive confetti canons, hosts R3WIRE and VARSKI kept the crowd jumping all night.

Fresher’s Week also saw the launch of QMU’s brand new Friday night – Magic. The Friday of Fresher’s Week saw an extra special Magic featuring a Paint Party, with UV

lights shining on the fluorescent paint that covered the hundreds on the dance floor. Lauren described the atmosphere as ‘amazing’.

During the day all the bars were open for social events from quizzes and bingo to QMU’s highly successful ‘speed mating’ event, which encouraged new students to meet as many people as possible. Lauren says, the highlights included the Big Wednesday Night Pub Quiz, that pulled in over 250 people during Fresher’s, with everyone competing for the £200 cash prize, and ‘A Taste of Scotland’ event in the new bar, Scran, which showcased Scottish dishes and beers from local breweries.

Lauren finally thanked the QMU helpers, she said, “The QMU could not have pulled off such a cracking week without the help of our amazing 140 Fresher’s helpers.

Every day of Fresher’s Week these dedicated volunteers donned their red QMU t-shirts and put their absolute all in to spreading the word of the QMU. Their enthusiasm was infectious and I could not have asked for a better bunch.”

COUNTING CROWS! What an amazingly poetic band! You can gain so much warmth and sensitivity from their music. Seeing them live is ever more engaging and profound in a room filled with people. The last time they were in Glasgow they were live at the O2 Academy and it was described as being such a heartfelt performance. Whether you have seen them before or had only listened to their songs on the radio, the experience will be equally rewarding and powerful. So, Counting Crows, 2nd of November 2014, O2 Academy. Extraordinary!

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NUDE PHOTOS OF KELLY BROOK have been leaked online

The 26-year-old model - who recently split from her fiancé David McIntosh - is the latest star to have intimate images of herself, which include her lying naked on a bed, posted online and she is said to be “very upset” about the leak.

A FRIEND of Kelly told The Sun newspaper: “She is naturally very upset.

“She may have profited from images of her body in the past, but these were private images pumped out to the world.

She’s horrified.”

The brunette beauty was previously named in a list of celebrities whose private photos had been targeted by online hackers - which is also said to have included stars Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian and Kate Upton - but denied the existence of the stolen images.

She said at the time: “The only nude photos that you’ll ever see of me are the ones that I ‘leak’. And the ones that my head are superimposed on.”

Fellow victim Jennifer Lawrence - who was targeted for the second time last month when trolls released a further 55 x-rated images of the star on websites 4Chan and Reddit has spoken out for the first time following the scandal and has defended her decision to take the nude shots.

She said: “Just because I’m an actress does not mean I asked for this. I was in a loving healthy relationship for four years. It was long distance and either your boyfriend is going to look at porn or he’s going to look at you.”

Ed Sheeran listens to Britney Spears and N-Dubz’s greatest hits albums when cooking.

THE FLAME-HAIRED singer likes to rustle up his own meals when he is not busy touring the globe and he can’t get enough of the 32-yearold singer’s successful songs because he is a “big fan” of both her and the pop trio.

He said: “I’m a big Britney fan! I’ve actually got her greatest hits, I cook to it. I cook to Britney’s greatest hits and N-Dubz’s greatest hits - what does that say about me? Seriously, I’m not joking.”

Ed also admitted he would love to write a song for Britney one day but insists it would resemble her slow song ‘Everytime’ rather than her more fast-paced effort ‘Work Bitch’.

He added: “She’s had consistent hits for a while but I wouldn’t write ‘Work Bitch’. It’d be something a bit more like ‘Everytime’.

Remember that one?”

When Ed isn’t penning tracks for pop superstars he could be found performing at his fans’ weddings after he accepted a supporter’s

PROFESSOR GREEN SLAPS CONCERTGOER PROFESSOR GREEN slapped a concertgoer on Friday night (03.10.14).

The 30-year-old rapper was caught on camera getting into a scuffle in the middle of his gig at Durham University’s Student Union Welcome Ball after a member of the audience shouted abuse at him.

However, the scrap didn’t last for very long as the ‘Remedy’ hitmaker - whose real name is Stephen Manderson - returned to the centre of the stage to explain why he ended up swinging his arms at a fan.

He told the audience: “That’s what happens when you call me a c**t. Are we going to have a f***ing good time tonight or what?”

A representative for Pro Green, who is

married to reality TV star Mille Mackintosh, confirmed that the star had got into an altercation with a fan during his set and the student was later escorted off the premises.

The spokesperson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “During Professor Green’s live show at Durham University on Friday night, a student verbally abused Green repeatedly and then went to strike him. Green reacted.

The student was subsequently escorted out from the venue for being too drunk. Green carried on the show to perform his full set.”

Pro Green then appeared to reference the aggressive situation on Twitter after the show but later deleted the post from his social networking site.

JENNIFER LAWRENCE SAYS SHE FELT SEXUALLY VIOLATED AFTER HER NUDE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE LEAKED ONLINE.

invitation to perform at her nuptials in February 2016.

After being asked by the lucky fan at an #AmazonFrontRow Q&A in central London yesterday (30.09.14) whether he would play on her big day, he replied: “That’s actually a possibility because I’ve got nothing booked in February 2016. It’s not on my birthday either.

“We should talk. Do you have a card? Give me your work card. I’ll drop you a line. If I’m not working then it’ll be cool.”

Ed Sheeran performed live for customers at the #AmazonFrontRow event at the Amazon London office roof top. For more information on Amazon Music visit www.amazon.co.uk/music

The 24-year-old actress, who is dating Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, admits she was very upset and angry after hackers stole dozens of private images from her iCloud account and posted them on websites in late August.

The Oscar winner told Vanity Fair magazine: “It is not a scandal. It is a sex crime. It is a sexual violation. It’s disgusting.

The law needs to be changed, and we need to change.”

The ‘Hunger Games’ star also hit back at critics for suggesting she shouldn’t have taken or stored the intimate images in the first place, insisting they were only meant to be seen by her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Hoult, whom she split from earlier this year.

She said: “I was in a loving, healthy, great relationship for four years. It was long distance, and either your boyfriend is going to look at porn or he’s going to look at you.”

The blonde beauty initially planned to apologise for the photographs because she was worried about her career.

But she said: “Every single thing that I tried to write made me cry or get angry. I started to write an apology, but I don’t have anything to say I’m sorry for. Just the fact that somebody can be sexually exploited and violated, and the first thought that crosses somebody’s mind is to make a profit from it. It’s so beyond me.”

She added: “Just because I’m a public figure, just because I’m an actress, does not mean that I asked for this.

“It does not mean that it comes with the territory. It’s my body, and it should be my choice, and the fact that it is not my choice is absolutely disgusting. I can’t believe that we even live in that kind of world.”

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SIMZ LAURA RAPHAEL

ALREADY A hip hop heavy weight, there is definitely nothing pint size about Little Simz. Having been picked up at the tender age of 16 by Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, she has gone onto receive critical acclaim from superstars such as Jay-Z, headline a gig in Times Square, not to mention she has just been nominated for two MOBO awards. The MC honed her craft at St Mary’s Youth Club in Islington, alumni to stars such as Alexandra Burke, and if 2014 is anything to go by Little Simz will be another name to add to the roll call.

So remember you heard about her in The University Paper first.

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2014 has been quite the year with the release of E.D.G.E and your Madia Vale session with Huw Stephens, how has it been for you?

I didn’t expect for my EP to do that well which is always good to exceed your expectations. And to be like the first unsigned rapper to do Madia Vale is a good achievement in my eyes. Huw has heavily championed me throughout the year so for him to give me that opportunity was crazy.

How was it playing the BBC 1Xtra stage at Reading and Leeds this summer?

I felt it was inevitable that it would happen but when it actually did I was like “shit this a surreal” but it was sick and hopefully I can do Glastonbury and Wireless next. I was actually meant to play Glastonbury this year, but I was in New York and our flight got oversold so we were stuck in the airport. I felt like it happened for a reason, I don’t think I was supposed to play this year, but at the time I was so annoyed.

You have received a lot of underground acclaim through SoundCloud, that and for recording in your bedroom, do you prefer the stripped back approach?

Where I am not signed everything has to be done myself and it is hard to get a big push especially releasing music, there are only so many outlets. It is not conscious decision, it is just me having freedom for now.

me a lot, but I have comes to terms with it now.

There isn’t an easy way to describe it, but I feel that this is bigger than me being a female or even a rapper. I want to be an entrepreneur and a humanitarian and I hope music is going to take me to those place in life.

Considering you are only 20, how does it feel having been championed by the likes of Zane Lowe?

I feel like I have a long way to go. I’m studying Music Technology Specialist in West London and learning how to balance things. I was thinking of dropping out because the last year has been so crazy. But I want to challenge myself, to break barriers and prove that it is possible to have a degree and be unsigned, instead of say having a particular look.

What’s next for Little Simz?

I am going to be working on new tracks and doing a collaborative project that I can’t name just yet, but it is going to be exciting. But right now? I am just trying live to be honest.

I have done a lot musically, there was a point where I was writing everyday and it was getting repetitive as I was talking about the same things.

So I am just trying to be 20 and live this uni life and be me in order to have more to write about.

Have you been approached by any labels yet?

I have been approached by everyone, but I don’t feel like I want to be signed right now. I’m in no particular rush or eager for a deal. I would like to more business minded before signing away a lot of my power, especially when I am an up and coming artist. I feel like I have worked too hard to hand my music over to a group of executives, they need to understand me, my music and my vision first.

What is it like being a female rapper?

I’ve tried not to let that phase me and look at myself as an artist regardless of gender or age that instantly categorises me. It used to bother

How to become a hipster in 400 words

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THE RISE of hipster culture seems to have emerged through the amalgamation of the nerd and the suburban street wise kid, giving birth to this cross hybrid contradiction. After the drug crazed intensity of the rock and roll era, it now seems to be classed as cool to use big words like ‘idiosyncratic’ and talk about Avant guarde films with apparent ‘deeper symbolic meanings’. We’ve been observing these fascinating creatures and have come up with a few simple steps to show you how to jump on the bandwagon and become as edgy as ever.

A fixed gear bike is key to any kind of success in the hipster arena. Weird wacky colored wheels are only the start of your newly found creative lifestyle. Fixies are limited to 1 gear only and are commonly ridden without brakes, to slow down you must reduce your pedal rate.

You can design your own fixie with infinite combinations of crazy colors at http://www. mangobikes.co.uk.

Music is a large part of anyone’s life and when it comes to embarking on your new expressive lifestyle, weird music is a must.

Your ITunes must be packed to the brim with undiscovered tunes comprising of odd distorted bass lines and un-quantised beat loops that no one really enjoys to listen to let alone dance to. It’s real easy to let yourself go and dance to Jason Derulo in Forum on a Friday night, but we suggest you maintain your hipster front by seeming unimpressed and make a request to the disc jockey for some unknown music group that may not even exist. Check out the boiler room for some outstanding role models in the hipster music scene.

When it comes to clothing anything goes.

From bomber jackets with deliberately tasteless color schemes to ridiculously long silk shirts, it’s all good stuff as far as the hipster assemblage are concerned, just make sure the clothes you buy are vintage to really enhance the bohemian theme you’re looking for. Be

sure to check out Wavey Garms on Facebook for more ideas.

Finally on to the gratuitous additions. From the research we’ve undertaken it seems compulsory to wear some kind of overbearingly big glasses whether you need them or not. Facial

hair for the guys is optional, but we think it really adds that edge. Unfortunately the plight of the dreaded top knot still seems to have a firm grip upon the hipster community but we advise against it, quite frankly it looks like a cry for help.

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TECHNOLOGY EDITOR

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Remember George Foreman? Here are two of the best machines out there giving the boxer’s grill a hiding.

REVIEWS BREVILLE HALO+ HEALTH FRYER RRP: £169.99

I CAN remember a time when most households in Britain had a deep fat fryer.

What could be better of an evening than crispy chips and fried sausages all cooked in the same pan of oil which could catch fire at any moment and burn down the house in minutes?

Then the health police told us it was bad for our hearts and arteries and everyone got rid.

Now I have the Halo+ Fryer in my life, the fryer for the “health conscious”.

You only need to use half a tablespoonful of oil to cook 1kg of chips in this one.

And if you have any doubts that they won’t come out delicious, think again.

My first attempt produced a plate of golden brown, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the

TEFAL OPTIGRILL BLACK DO YOU like eating mouth-watering steak but don’t have the energy or will to turn it over mid-cooking?

Do you like chicken but don’t have the attention span to watch it to make sure it’s cooked and won’t give you salmonella poisoning?

Do you enjoy the delicious taste of lamb chops but can’t be bothered to fry them in a pan?

Well now you don’t have to with the Tefal OptiGrill Black.

It is the Rolls-Royce of grills, making the George Foreman grill look like a Robin Reliant.

Everything about it is automated. Plug it in, choose the type of meat you’re cooking and then wait for it to heat up. Once it’s ready, slap your meat on and the grill’s in-built technology automatically measures its thickness and starts cooking it, both sides. The LED display tells you what stage it’s cooked at (with rare, medium and well done settings) and an alarm goes off at each of those. I tried an aged rib eye steak on it and it

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“IT IS THE ROLLS ROYCE OF GRILLS, MAKING FOREMAN’S KIT LOOK LIKE A ROBIN RELIANT” was seared, juicy and took less than five minutes to cook.

This is a top bit of kit that sorts out all your meat needs and gets it to the plate without you having to do much actual cooking.

Luckily for your wife, girlfriend, significant other it still needs cleaning so they’re not redundant just yet (I know - ho, ho, ho.)

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HEALTH GIZMO OF THE MONTH

BREVILLE BLEND-ACTIVE NO-ONE will ever accuse me of being a regular gym goer, cycling enthusiast, ardent jogger, yoga stretcher or a follower of any currently popular fitness fad.

Rest assured I’m not turning into some huge lump of lard like Katie Hopkins.

I still regularly drag my body round the football pitch and then complete my workout with a couple of nutritious pints.

For those of you who do partake in regular sports, I’m assured the Breville Blend Active is perfect.

inside potato goodness.

Just add the salt and pepper and ketchup and you’re away.

I haven’t tried making Crème Brulee in it – the manufacturers say you can – but I did cook sausages, chicken and battered fish in it and it was top notch.

The parts can go in the dishwasher and there’s grill and roasting options.

Yeah, it’s a bit pricey but is well worth it.

And for the cash you can fry a whole meal in one again, with much less chance of torching your gaff.

Like all good gadgets the beauty of the Blend Active is in its simplicity and practicality.

Before this bit of kit you had to make up your protein shake and then pour it in your sports bottle.

What a pain in the arse eh?

With this product the sports bottle is the blender chamber – you pop on the blade cap, put on the base unit and blend your drink. Take it off and replace with the drinking cap and you’re ready to head to the gym with your refreshment in hand.

RRP: £25 If you’re not a fitness freak you can use it to make a fruit smoothie for the train in the mornings, or an iced coffee, or a milkshake. You get the picture – it blends stuff and you take it with you.

I still prefer to just pay £2 for a ready blended drink before I squeeze myself onto the packed Tube with a bunch of ‘hipsters’ whose religions are obvious through their skinny jeans.

But that’s just me. I have more spare cash these days because I don’t actually pay for these gadgets.

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REVIEW: DIABLO III: ULTIMATE EVIL EDITION

SO IT’S finally made it to consoles. Blizzard have brought Diablo III to those of us who mainly use PCs for work... and other extra-curricular pursuits of course.

The good thing about playing on a console is multiplayer is much better. And the thing practically everyone loves about Diablo is it involves exploring, crafting and killing together - or killing each other.

The game is addictive with friends (if you have any.)Unless your improvisation skills are great you will get bored playing alone. Without friends the game feels like repetitive button smashing to

hack’n’slash and that isn’t always enough.

But with friends in the co-player modes it comes alive and you start feeling like a true basher-smasher-lasher-dasher killing machine.

The graphics are nothing to shout about. They keep the look of the series but you’d think on a nextgen console Blizzard would at least brighten its different worlds and improve the artwork.

Unfortunately it is dull and boring and the best thing about the artwork is the crows that decide to sit on the lamps, because, well, I like crows.

Problem? However, at the beginning the intro is surprisingly amazing, the faces look real, the people act real, it feels real and I’m disappointed they couldn’t achieve that in-game.

I’m torn about Diablo III. The main character is unappealing and hard to understand. The storyline is very linear; the plot is dull and could do with a more interesting twist. In summary, this edition is only made for multi-player.

PREVIEW: ALIEN ISOLATION

“YOU’VE ALREADY PAID £44.99 FOR THE GAME. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A GAME-PLAY OPTION TOO? IT ANGERS ME ME”

REVIEW OF THE MONTH MADDEN NFL 15 EVERY YEAR the FIFA franchise gets an update that gets us more excited than a vodka/Red Bullfuelled Geordie in a tanning salon.

This is basically the American football version of the legendary soccer title.

It’s been going strong since 1990 and the original Sega Mega Drive introduced a lot of British kids (including me) to the bonesmashing sport of the NFL. Despite never being a fan of NFL either on TV or live – although the beer and snacks they serve during a gridiron marathon numbs the boredom – I’ve always been a big fan of the Madden games.

This latest edition doesn’t disappoint.

The graphics are brilliant. Players, commentators and coaches all look ultrarealistic and we’re now starting to see what these next-generation consoles are really capable of.

Its biggest improvement gameplay- wise since the last edition (Madden NFL 25) is in the defensive play. Before, you felt like an onlooker when your team was defending, but in this game you’re encouraged to get fully involved in the tackling. I recommend you use the Hit Stick in order to sack a quarterback in the same way a

school bully crushes a nerd.

Offensive play has been tweaked for the better. Your runners speed through the opposition defence like a fatty running for a finger buffet and when you’re passing as the quarterback you’ve got more options than a customised Domino’s pizza.

Purists will complain there are too many interceptions and all those NFL intricacies which hold up play. But Madden NFL has always eradicated some of the more boring aspects of the real sport (how many fucking time-outs do they really need?) in order to make a video game that is more fun and has plenty of flow.

There are loads of game modes including Connected Franchise where you get to choose to be a player, coach or owner to try and take your team (it’s got to be the Miami Dolphins for me) to Super Bowl glory.

The Ultimate Team option is great but you have to pay extra for it. You’ve already paid £44.99 to play the bastard game! So it makes me angry you have to pay extra for a gameplay option. It’s still a must-have for gaming American football fans.

THIS IS the game I’m most excited about getting my hands on this year.

It’s just you – as Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Sigourney Weaver’s character Ellen Ripley from the 1979 Alien film – with one of the alien creatures (known as a Xenomorph to movie gimps) and you’re determination to find out what happened to your hard-arsed mum.

It’s a survival horror and you only get a tracker and whatever you can get your hands on to protect yourself. The game is set in 2137, 15 years after the events of Alien. It sees Amanda flown to the space station Sevastopol to find the flight recorder of Nostromo, but an alien is already there. It’s your job to find out what happened to your mother and the people who were living on the space station – which has been painstakingly recreated in the

style of Ridley Scott and late surrealist artist H. R. Giger’s work on the original movie.\ From what I’ve seen of the title there’s a lot of detective work to do all while trying to avoid attracting the attention of the Xenomorph – which is set to be one of the most intelligent AI characters in video game history if it lives up to Sega’s hype. I cannot wait for this game.

Alien is my favourite film of all time, survival horror is my favourite video game genre and this title puts you firmly in those two settings.

I really, really, really don’t want this game to be shit.

Next issue we’ll know.

Coming soon for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

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Your pieces will be printed in The University Paper which is read by thousands of students across the UK and you will get that all important byline - perfect if you are looking to build a portfolio.

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STUDENT CAPTURES JEWELLERY STORE RAID ON CAMERA worker pressed a panic button, which triggered the alarms and activated the release of smoke into the building. Designed to panic any potential thieves and hamper their vision it effectively frightened the men off.

When asked to comment on how he felt during the robbery Dargie said, “Well, it is not what I expected to happen that day.”

The sight of weapon-wielding masked men sprinting out of a smoke-filled shop is not an image that will be easily forgotten by Liam Dargie or onlookers like him, nor is it one that will ever likely be repeated. There was the potential of a much more

serious and dangerous encounter taking place and in some respects, those members of staff and public involved are perhaps lucky that it was not worse.

In fact, only one man was injured as he attempted, in vain, to stop the raiders from leaving the arcade.

The brave security guard tried to protect other innocent bystanders as the robbers made their way out of the building, smashing windows as they went, and was struck on the leg by one of the baseball bat brandishing thugs. He was later taken to hospital with minor injuries but is expected to make a full recovery and has been commended for his courage in the face of danger.

The posting of videos such as that by the digital media student, sparked a massive social media response as people reacted to the drama of the day.

Various videos were uploaded to YouTube while pictures and comments filled sites like Twitter and Facebook. The raid was described by some as like something out of a Hollywood film or a video game and surprised shoppers would definitely not have expected to see that in front of their very eyes on a normal, quiet Wednesday afternoon.

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GLASGOW STUDENTS SHOW SUPPORT FOR OCCUPY HONG KONG MOVEMENT he right to choose their ‘Chief Executive’ outright.

Millions in Hong Kong have reacted in outrage, taking to the streets to demand full democratic rights and open nominations, without interference from the Beijing government.

The resistance movement Occupy Hong Kong have since been leading peaceful, non-violent protests in the region, occupying Hong Kong’s financial district with banner’s and mass sitdowns. The movement has also come to be known as the Umbrella Revolution, due to the protesters’ use of umbrellas to shield themselves from pepper spray and tear gas utilized by police. There have also been reports of violent action by authorities used against non-violent activists in Hong Kong, sparking further uproar across the globe.

The ‘United for Democracy’ campaign in Glasgow claims itself to be ‘a platform to unite people in Glasgow to support Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protest’. On the 1st of October, members handed out flyers as well as the Umbrella Movement’s symbolic yellow ribbon to passing students outside the University Library to raise awareness for the cause.

Terrence Lau, a second year politics student of Glasgow University and demonstrator at the rally, said he was “surprised and very proud of the Hong Kong students” who managed to organise the event within just three days via Facebook. He feels

the majority of students who were present showed a “keen interest in knowing more about the whole event” and “reacted positively” to their campaign.

According to Lau, over 1600 people signed their petition, which is to be sent to Hong Kong to convey Glasgow’s support for the pro-democracy cause.

Later that day, University students, among others, took to Glasgow’s city centre, occupying George Square to spread the message even further.

Their efforts were described as polite and that bolstered their appeal to the Glasgow population.

One member of the public said, “They created an atmosphere of unity.”

Similar rallies are said to have taken place on the same day in various cities across the globe as a demonstration of world-wide unification against suppressed democratic rights in Hong Kong.

Glasgow student Hoi Kiu Cheung who was part of the George Square rally said, “Our aim is to let more people know about the Umbrella Revolution happening in Hong Kong and raise awareness of it.”

When asked what her primary concerns were for the people of Hong Kong, Cheung said, “I am worried for their safety – police spray them with pepper spray even though they protest peacefully.”

There are fears that the authorities will take further, more violent action to clear the demonstrators from the Central district in Hong Kong.

‘United for Democracy: Global Solidarity with Hong Kong in Glasgow’, as the newly founded society that organised these rallies, said, “We wish to echo the movement back home in Hong Kong, that was also initiated by university students.”

After the events that took place in Glasgow on the 1st of October, the society’s members appear to be uplifted and quite simply awestruck at the support they have received from the Glaswegian public. Clementine Cheung, president of the association, said, “We were able to distribute 1000 symbolic yellow ribbons and 1500 flyers.”

That is in addition to the vast collection of signatures received for their petition The ‘Global Solidarity with Hong Kong in Glasgow’ movement encourages anyone from all walks of life to join their protest for greater democratic rights for the people of Hong Kong, stating plainly ‘we welcome anyone, regardless of anything’. Various sources from the society have said that there are no plans as yet for more rallies to be held in the near future, but are reassured by the great numbers of people continuing to wear the yellow ribbon.

Terrence Lau said, “Genuine solidarity of the Hong Kong people” was shown on that first day of October, and wishes to thank all those who took part and showed their support.

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Fashion

Whether you want to dress up or down, we’ve picked the top ten buys for guys and girls out this month. From cosy faux fur and parkas to striking sequins and suits, make this your shopping tick list.

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FURBULOUS

ANIMAL PRINT

Wrap up in a little bit of luxury with this faux fur coat.

These leopard print block heeled boots are the perfect day to night number.

£89.99, ZARA

SHOWPIECE

Julian MacDonald gives the pencil skirt some of his signature sparkle.

£149, M&S

£40, DEBENHAMS

STATEMENT SLACKS Beautiful winter florals with a splash of this season’s teal.

POWER PRINT

This geo print pelmet skirt packs a stylish punch.

£28, DOROTHY PERKINS

£36, TOPSHOP

JUICY JEWELS

Add these colourful gems to upgrade any outfit.

£17.99, NEW LOOK

CUFF IT

This pretty Perspex number is part of Accessorize’s Christmas collection.

£12, ACCESSORIZE

HAT TRICK

Top off your winter look with a floppy felt hat.

PETAL POWER

Daisy print + navy + ruffles = the perfect playsuit

£46, TOPSHOP

£8, PRIMARK

PRETTY KNITS

We love the floral detail on this charcoal sweater

£69, MONSOON

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N E M BUCKLE UP

This smart backpack in grey will go with any outfit.

TOP TEE

Idle Man has collaborated with streetwear label Hype resulting in this exclusive range.

£69.99, H.E AT MANGO

£25, HYPE X AT IDLE MAN

BUTTON UP

This cosy parka will keep you warm and look good while it does it.

SEEING SPOTS

£65, NEXT

Forget winter brights, statement prints are the way to get spotted this season.

£28, RIVER ISLAND

BLACK AND BLUE

Be bold and put some animal in to your outfit.

WINTER WOOLIES

£79, REISS

This bright beanie hat will keep you toasty.

£12, NEXT

SUITED & BOOTED

A simple, no frills suit to smarten up your party season look.

JACKET £79, BURTON TROUSERS £40, BURTON

CHECK MATE

This style staple will look great under 6 and 7.

£16.99, BLUE INC

FANCY FEET

Pull on these bargain Chelsea boots for an instant feel/look good factor.

£29.99, NEW LOOK

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ADVICE

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NO-NONSENSE ADVICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

A word of advice

Know when to quit

BY THIS point, you’ve almost certainly had all sorts of people ambushing you about how to make the most out of university. Interested in your course? Become an academic rep. Student journalist? Get work experience, and write for as many places as possible. Human being? Join a society filled with other human beings who may or may not share interests with you.

There’s some truth in the phrase that university is what you make of it. But it’s a big commitment that costs nine thousand pounds - with the cost of living added to that - and graduate employers aren’t just going to disregard you because you didn’t join four sports clubs and a

tea appreciation society.

If universities offered nothing more than your local sports centre or church hall, there wouldn’t be any point going.

So it is, then, that you need to know when to quit. Yeah, nobody likes a quitter - but you’re more likely to find a job at the end of your degree if you’ve done one thing and you’ve done it well.

By all means, join all the societies you want, but unless you want to become an all-singing alldancing Swiss Army Knife of a person, know when to say: “I’ve done enough to be proud of myself.”

That’s all anybody can ask for, and anybody who wants more isn’t worth it.

you can do to make yourself easier to live with Hey, we’re all guilty of this. But if you’re a big fan of neo-classical folk rock or melodic doom metal, there’s a smidge of a chance that people in your household won’t share your enthusiasm. Start quiet and slowly turn the music up as the days go by, rather than starting loud and waiting for them to complain.

Come on, we’re adults. You probably know this one. But I lived with a guy who would use all his stuff, refuse to wash it, and then start using everybody else’s. He was about as popular as diarrhea, and almost as inconvenient. Don’t back up the sink with plates that have last week’s food on it, as it’s only going to make everybody’s life harder - especially your own, if you have to scratch dried leftovers off a plate with a fork.

3 4. PAY THE BILLS, ON TIME

Compared to the other things on this list which are just conveniences, this one is essential as not doing so might land you in court. If you leave your housemates in the lurch, you can damage their credit rating (or your own), and you’re not going to avoid paying the cash - so pony up sooner rather than later. That goes for damage, too. Don’t be the guy who sets a fire extinguisher off and makes the whole flat pay for it. Nobody likes that guy.

STUDY ESSENTIALS

Feeling productive? With the right equipment, you can always get more out of your time. Try the following if you need a little something extra

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2. DO THE WASHING UP. NOW.

Do the cows a favour: buy 4 pints for the house rather than a pint each. It’s more economic in terms of space, and certainly more cost effective.

And that goes for more than just milk - share pasta, rice, and even toasters and other general equipment. If you’ve got multiple smoothie machines in your house, you’re either working for innocent or you’ve got too many.

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1. KEEP THE MUSIC DOWN

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A GOOD CALENDAR APP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE.

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Google Calendar is great and even syncs across multiple devices, so you can always stay on schedule. The reminders are fantastic, too!

Yes, it’s the bane of every cleaner’s life.

But chewing (“mastication,” for those inclined towards funny sounding words) has been shown to improve learning and your ability to recall details. Just don’t stick it under the desk!

USB STICK KEYCHAIN.

Always be able to say “yes” if someone asks if you have a memory stick by attaching one to something you can’t leave home without: your keys.

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A VACUUM FLASK.

Sometimes, water isn’t enough (although a bottle of water is another great thing to keep on you). A Thermos full of coffee is a great thing to keep on you for a day of lectures so you can stay focused while saving time and money you’d spend on trips cafés.

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DROPBOX.

Ok, so it’s not a thing per se - it’s a service. But Dropbox and services like it provide a space for you to backup essays in case your computer dies. Like the keychain, it’s also accessible from home.

TABLET COMPUTERS.

Yeah, iPads and kindles cost a lot of money. But it’s an investment: digital books can save you lugging course reading around all day, making trips to the library less painful.

A GOOD DATA ALLOWANCE ON YOUR PHONE.

I’m lucky enough to have unlimited 4G, meaning I’m never without an internet connection. Perfect if you need to access resources such as timetables on the move - because who doesn’t forget where to go on the first day?

POST-IT NOTES.

Chances are you’re not actually studying a degree if you haven’t felt the need to put sticky notes on absolutely everything. Indulge and buy a stack before long, you’ll be hooked.

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Homesick?

FRIENDS ARE NEVER FAR AWAY PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK

IF YOU’RE feeling the burn of being away from home, chances are you’re not alone. Not everybody is rushing away from the creature comforts that come part of living with your parents. Home cooking is effort free, and as the good book says: Man cannot live by Instant Noodles alone.

But jokes about microwave food aside, many complain that a real sense of loneliness sets in once the novelty of halls wears off. Even people in second year and beyond find themselves missing home, sometimes without warning.

Yet take solace: we live in a hyper-connected society. It’s a bit of a trite phrase, but it’s absolutely true. Almost every laptop and tablet PC has some sort of webcam, so if your parents don’t use computers, keeping in contact with Skype or FaceTime is a great incentive for you to teach them.

And while adding your parents on Facebook is a generally big no-no, adjusting your privacy settings so they don’t see the worst of you but can like the odd results post you make is a great way to keep them updated without expending too much effort.

Distance is a horrible thing, and it can affect you profoundly when you’re in no position to travel.

But the internet has made the world feel a lot smaller. Even if it’s too late at night for you to turn to someone from college or your family, listening services such as Nightline are never far away and deal with problems like this on a daily basis.

FRESHERS:

There’s life outside of halls.

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What’s the best hangover cure?

The answer might surprise you.

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YOU’VE HAD a heavy night. You and your mates said “just one more” quite a few times, and you’ve woken up feeling like you’ve been hit by a car made of pure vodka. What do you do?

Spoilers: there’s no such thing as a hangover cure. A greasy breakfast? A myth. Aspirin? It’ll help the headache, but not the dehydration.

Another drink? Don’t be crazy.

They say time heals all wounds. In this case, they’re right: there’s no doubt that drinking water helps (and if you can do it on a night out, then all the better), but you should be drinking water anyway given that it’s a big part of staying alive.

Buying a huge breakfast isn’t going to do anything for you except hurt your wallet and leave you feeling bloated. And while fry-ups are nice, nobody’s ever been prescribed fried eggs and bacon. (If you have, please get in touch. That’s one hell of a story).

Of course, I’m not going to tell you that the best cure is not to drink. It’s hard to avoid a night out at university. What I can tell you that if somebody’s selling a miracle remedy, then chances are, it won’t work, or it will make you feel worse. Save your money, nurse your head, and brace yourself for the next time you have one too many.

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eeting new people is terrifying.

There’s no doubt that once you’ve settled in with your flatmates and all learned how to get along you probably won’t be rushing to repeat the experience.

However, beware: good housemates are a blessing and a curse. Too many people spend their first year with housemates they were randomly allocated. Seeing as relationships generally don’t rely on random chance, rushing into a house with those in your hall can lead to disaster once you realise that you’re all significantly different people. And while you may not realise that during the second semester, chances are you will by the end of year two.

That goes the other way, too. Making a single group of friends outside of your house - a society committee, for example - isn’t going to do you any favours either.

Life as the absent housemate will only alienate you from people you can’t really avoid, especially if you’re not lucky enough to stay in an en suite room.

Remember: there are thousands of people at university. You’re doing yourself no favours by limiting yourself to a certain group. Step outside, breathe the air, and find some people without being grouped together by chance.

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MY MONEY IMPARTIAL, EXPERT ADVICE BY: LAURA RAPHAEL

THE MONEY LIST

Get paid for your opinion Ge ing paid to lie in bed on the internet might sound too good to be true when it comes to making money, but thousands of students diligently fill out online surveys every year. So if you are a sucker for BuzzFeed quizzes this might just be the perfect job for you.

Here are The University Paper’s top three sites:

The OpinionPanel Community

The Opinion Panel is the largest youth and student research community in the UK with over 120,000 members. What’s even better as a student you get paid a tenner simply for signing up. You can take part in surveys and online focus groups for big brands and get paid for writing for their website opinionpanel.co.uk.

YouGov

This one is a little different to the rest as the surveys focus on social issues from politics to public affairs. The results are then used by clients such as The Economist, so if you have strong views yougov. co.uk is for you. Also you’ll be quids in if you get your friends to sign up too.

Toluna

One of the best perks of being a student is the freebies right? So what could be better than Toluna sending them directly to you to road test. You don’t even have to send them back afterwards. You can also fill out surveys on their website uk.toluna.com in return for Amazon vouchers.

Don’t sell yourself short Out of 2,300 students 80% do not have enough money to live on and what’s more one in four would even considering selling their body in order to stump up some extra cash. The students questioned as part of a survey conducted by Save the Student said they would either turn to the adult entertainment industry or medical trails.

WITH AN estimated £600,000 to £3m per institution going straight into higher education from the sex industry this is nothing new. But even less is know about students undertaking medical trials.

However it is not as simple as turning up to hospital, popping some pills and receiving a cash injection.

First you have to go through initial assessments to make sure you are fit for the trial, followed by a hospital stay and follow-up sessions that can last months. However you do receive food and board while staying in hospital.

There are also different types of trial, the best paid being a phase 1, as these drugs have never been tested on humans before and for this you can expect daily rates of £120.

All clinical trials are run by a regulatory agency and ethics committee to ensure that they are in the interest of the public and medical profession. However this does not safeguard you from side effects and in the extreme have results in death. Volunteers are contributing to medical science but it is best to arm yourself with the short and long-term consequences before committing.

ENTREPRENEURS

MOVE OVER GANDHI, HERE’S ROB AND PAUL

Changing the world one flipflop SUPER at a time…

SCRIMPING LAURA RAPHAEL

Freshers has been and gone, along with your student loan. Sure your first payment for halls took a chunk out of it with the rest falling somewhere between your local boozer and Perfect Fried Chicken. use these apps to make up the rest.

» REDLASER

Want price comparison at the click of a button? While you are out and about simply scan the barcode of the product you want to purchase and it’ll find you the cheapest store both online and offline. You can then purchase items through the app and have it delivered right to your door.

» METER READINGS Ok, so this one will set you back £1.49 but it could save you hundreds over the course of the year. As we head into autumn it is all too easy to whack the heating up or spendfive more minutes in the shower: Meter Readings however will allow you to keep a track of how much you are spending before you go over budget.

» 0800 WIZARD

So you’ve got unlimited minutes on your contract but ironically calling the bank of all places is costing you a small fortune.

Calling 0800 numbers can be as high as 20p a minute but 08 Wizard replaces the 08 with a 01 or 02 landline number and you won’t face a charge on top.

This year will mark the tenth anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami that claimed 230,000 lives. A poignant anniversary for brothers Paul and Rob Forkan who lost their parents that day, and only narrowly survived themselves. However out of tragedy is where Gandys flip flops was born. The brothers began the social enterprise out of their bedroom in Brixton to now with a growing team behind them in their London HQ. CO-FOUNDER Paul Forkan says: “the idea is to give back to those less fortunate - profit for purpose”. With 10% of all profits going into the Gandys Foundation, towards their mission ‘Orphans for Orphans’. The brothers have been able to fund children’s homes in Sri-Lanka and India, giving underprivileged children access to basic essentials such as housing, healthcare and education.

Paul says it has been: “Exciting as well as a challenging journey... You are basically just a flip flop to people, so when you are competing against big brands who have been going 50 odd years you have to think outside the box and Gandys is proving to deliver this success through our new ever changing designs and prints. ” The brothers have already been invited to don their signature flip flops at Buckingham Palace and Number 10, even flying to Sri-Lanka with David Cameron in 2013. Rob laughs: “The only place we’ve actually been turned away from for wearing them was our local pub a couple of months ago”. And the future is set to be even brighter with the brothers vision to open children’s homes all over the world.

“The only place we’ve actually been turned away from for wearing them was our local pub a couple of months ago”

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YOUR QUESTIONS: ANSWERED Yo ho WHAT? It’s only November!!!

FORGIVE US for mentioning the c word but with Christmas fast approaching it is time to start applying for seasonal jobs. And what with the festive period rearing its ugly head earlier and earlier every year, it is time to start handing out your CV already.

Christmas creates new jobs as companies employ extra staff to see them through the festive period. What’s better there is even the lure of time and a half over the bank holidays.

But if you fancy a job a little out of the ordinary here are jobs for you. Just like marmite - some people love them and some hate them but with £50 million spent on sprouts alone in the UK someone has to pick them! However, if you want to get your hands dirty but sprouts aren’t your thing then how about becoming a professional present wrapper?

Or even a Christmas cracker joke writer, we kid you not. Although with this comes great reasonability in beating “what is brown and sticky”. And finally what a better way to get into the Christmas spirit than being an Elf or even Father Christmas himself at a department store or garden centre near you.

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IF IT isn’t bad enough you are having to fork out £9k a year for tuition fees alone now you are expected to work for free?

Ah yes, internships. Some have even gone under the hammer at Christie’s, with a week’s worth of experience at GQ finishing up at an eye watering £3k.

However, it is not all bad news.

Internships can set you apart

from the crowd, get you valuable contacts and sometimes even paid work. And considering Simon Cowell started out in the EMI post room you might not want to scoff.

However a recent Inland Revenue crackdown on unpaid internships just goes to show you need to know your rights.

If you are doing an internship as part of a higher education course, the company are not

entitled to pay you, but you should receive a reasonable allowance to cover your travel and lunch.

However if you undertake an internship outside of your course you may qualify for “worker” status, which means national minimum wage and no more than 48 hours a week. What’s more if you are promised future work from the offset you immediately qualify for worker status.

NOT ALL DEBT IS BAD

Did you know there is such as thing as good debt and believe it or not your student loan is just that.

Considering we’ll be paying it off way into our 50’s with the average debt totaling £44k it is hard to believe, I know. So what exactly is good about that?

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It’s basically an investment, as it will increase your potential future income and it has lower interest than other loans. So now that you have invested wisely, here is how not to get into all sorts of bad debt.

The worst offenders of bad debt are payday and cash advance loans. Why? This is not a long term investment and whatever you squandered it on has probably already lost its value.

Many student unions have even banned payday loan companies from even advertising on campus as they believe they target vulnerable students. Not only will you have to pay back the original sum borrowed but also interest incurred, with some starting at 300% annually.

Credit cards are another to watch out for. So your bank have just given you a shiny new piece of plastic and it’s contactless to make paying even easier. Fantastic. Until all those clothes from Topshop have been sitting on your statement for three months and the interest you are

It’s basically an investment, as it will increase your potential future income and it has lower interest than other loans. paying on them is making them even more expensive than they were in the first place.

Sometimes dipping into the red might be unavoidable that’s what your interest free overdraft is there for, but reserve it for emergencies.

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STUDENT CHEF

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MEALS

STIR FRY 1. CHICKEN

4. RICE (MIXED WITH WHATEVER)

Quick, simple and easy to make! This dish work can work as a meal for the whole house or just a couple of meals for yourself throughout the week.

Using some of the easiest ingredients to get hold off, meat, vegetables and noodles, this dish can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. It also an easy dish for any cooking novices as well, with the recipe relatively easy to follow. Cut the chicken, fry for around five minutes, and then add the other ingredients including sauce to have a perfect little healthy dish. A further bonus is the use of pots is kept to a minimum meaning less washing up to do after you have finished eating.

Ever wanted the perfect way to get rid of a number of leftovers in the fridge? Then look no further than this tasty little dish. All you need is rice and whatever else you want but it is recommended to mix some meat and vegetables in throughout. Cooking the rice is simple, boil a pan full of water and add the rice which will be ready in around ten minutes.

In a separate pan, fry whatever it is you want to mix in with the rice and when both pans are finished, mix the contents and there you have it, a perfect little dish which has used up a number of leftovers.

2. HEALTHY PIZZAS Pizza is an essential part of any student diet but normally Dominoes is the first port of call. That was until now! With this cheaper take on the classic spinach and egg ‘florentine’ pizza, the healthy alternative will also work out as the most rewarding. Using flatbread instead of traditional dough, you will have to spread 1-2 tbsp of passata over each one. Next you need to get as much water out of the spinach as possible before scattering them across the top. Baking two pizzas at a time, you will have to crack an egg in the middle of each before seasoning with nutmeg. Bake until the cheese is melted and the egg is cooked to how you would like, approximately seven minutes.

PASTA BAKE 5. TUNA

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Another simple dish and one that always seems to be a winner amongst housemates, if you like tuna that is! Easily made from an assortment of ingredients that should be found in many student houses (even if you have to raid the other cupboards in the house). Start off by boiling pasta but the sauce is a key ingredient! To start you need to melt butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, cook for one minute and then add some milk to make a thick white sauce.

Moving back to the pasta, drain it before adding the white sauce, tuna and sweetcorn before putting it in to a baking dish and topping with grated cheese.

Bake for 15-20 minutes and you have yourself a perfect meal.

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CHILLI 3. TURKEY JACKET POTATOES Jacket Potatoes are staple food in a student household, with a number of different options for toppings. This version incorporates a Mexican-style twist and the best thing about it is turkey mince is cheap and quite easy to get hold of. Whilst the potatoes are cooking in the oven, prepare the chilli with the mince, onion, garlic being cooked before the spices are added towards the end. An easy meal to make for one or more of your friends, depending how many potatoes you have! When everything is ready, cut a cross at the top of the jacket and add chilli before sprinkling with cheese.

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ESSENTIALS TO HAVE AROUND THE HOUSE

Different type of cooks in the household FRUIT

It might seem obvious but having any amount of fruit in your room, draws or just in the general household is a must. Takeaways and fast food won’t ever be far away, but when you are looking for fruit, the healthy option can sometimes go amiss so make sure you have some in.

PASTA/RICE

This ingredient will probably make up 50% of your meals at University! Pasta and rice are key ingredients to have in your cupboard as they go with whatever you would want to cook of an evening. Both also provide quick and easy meals aplenty when you are looking to maximise your pre drinking time.

JACKET POTATOES

Just think of the endless possibilities that can be had on top of a jacket potato.

Beans and cheese? Chilli?

Coleslaw? Whatever you want, as long as you have something to put them on, you can create many weird and wonderful toppings for your tea.

There you have it, all the food you need to move yourself away from having McDonalds every day.

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Moving into University is a great experience for many reasons, but what really brings many first year (and second/ third) students down to earth is cooking for themselves.

EVERY STUDENT will learn to get by but it is the different ways in which young people look after themselves that differs from house to house. You have the people who think they are professional chefs.

These students get every ingredient they need (not easy on a student budget) and make some wonderful dishes that everyone wants to try. However, by the time they have finished cooking the meal it has taken them a number of hours to prepare, not good for nights when you want to start pre drinking early.

You can also have the people who are reliant on readymade meals and takeaways. Hardly a ‘cook’, this student has every takeaway menu in their room and on

the odd occasion they do use the kitchen, it is normally to microwave a Tesco’s own lasagne or chicken tikka masala.

And then you have the student who falls in the middle! Not quite able to prepare the meals associated with the ‘professional chef’, this person still knows how to look after themselves even if the takeaway menu is lost. They are more at home if they can just put something in the oven, but if a tasty meal needs preparing then they don’t mind putting in a little bit of work.

So which category do you fall in to?

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 The beginning of the month is big for you Aries with the Full Moon on October 8th. It is a time to indulge yourself and a time for high romance too.

On October 23rd during the New Moon you may well feel the weight of the world on your shoulders but this will soon pass on October 26th when Mars enters the sign of Capricorn.

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SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22 Sparks will be flying during the Full Moon on October 8th Libra and you are the one they will be shooting off. When Mercury and Venus conjoin on October 17th, your heart and head will be perfectly in tune. Expect this to be a period of productivity.

You will find some relief from finances during the New Moon on October 23rd you will finally be free from that nagging debt.

APRIL 20 - MAY 20 The Full Moon and Luna on October 8th will be a time of intense introspective soul searching for you Taurus. Take some time to be alone and you will learn lots about yourself. When Mercury enters Libra on October 10th you will be at your most peaceful with a generous air of give and take.

Expect a shake up on October 23rd when The New Moon will hit you hard.

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MAY 21ST - JUNE 20TH On October 4th Mercury goes retrograde and to avoid chaos, patience and organisation is key for you Gemini. But you will soon reap the rewards on October 8th when your social life is in full swing.

During the New Moon on October 23rd you will get an awakening which will remind you to take care of your heart, head and soul

CANCER

JUNE 21ST - JULY 22ND It’s time to show everyone what you are really capable of Cancer and during the New Moon on October 8th your potential will only be too apparent. On October 14th be aware of people spending time with you who may have alter motives. You will be at your most in tune and creative on October 23rd with the New Moon these memories will last a lifetime.

LEO

JULY 23RD - AUGUST 22ND Be ready to be the go to person for help, advice and favours Leo during the Full Moon on October 8th.

And if you’ve been waiting to meet that someone special October 17th could just be it when Mercury conjucts Venus. The New Moon on October 23rd will be a productive time and you will feel at ease if you finally get down to your finances

VIRGO

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AUGUST 23RD - SEPTEMBER 22ND You will be all about goodwill and getting problems solved during the Full Moon on October 8th Virgo.

When the moon is in Virgo on October 20th you will enter a period of stability and sensibility and you will be awash with good feelings. The New Moon on October 23rd will be a time to celebrate and you will be even closer than usual to your friends.

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OCTOBER 23RD - NOVEMBER 21ST Take care during the Full Moon on October 8th Scorpio, you are craving something reckless and you are not entirely sure why. Be careful what you wish for. Come October 23rd, you softer and sweeter side will be flourishing, so express to impress. This will boil over on October 25th when Mercury goes stationary - say what is in your heart to be accepted.

NOVEMBER 22ND - DECEMBER 21ST Your inner child will run riot during the Full Moon on October 8th Sagittarius. It will be all fun and games as long as you don’t gamble. October 23rd will be a quiet time of reflection, especially of those around you. If there has been a secret or two lurking among friends now it is the time to get it out into the open. Come October 27th, you will be feeling fabulous, enjoy it

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19 At the start of the month you may be feeling paranoid or on edge Capricorn, relax your sign can handle this better than most. Come the Full Moon on October 8th your family and home life will be the centre of attention. On October 23rd you are bound to feel under pressure at work. Don’t let your public image slip now is not the time to be insecure about your accomplishments.

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JANUARY 20TH - FEBRUARY 18TH Don’t expect a bump free ride on October 4th Aquarius, even the best-laid plans are bound to go awry. During the Full Moon on October 8th you will enjoy a small social gathering with a select group of friends. Prepare for a spiritual insight during the New Moon on October 8th. Your heart and head will be open and you will connect with others on an entirely new level.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 19TH - MARCH 20TH Your finances will be fruitful this month Pisces, money is the name of the game. This will trigger a new found independence, be proactive and not reactive and you will reap the rewards. The New Moon on October 23rd will draw you close to those around you, their concerns and how to approach them.

I’m loving everything about university except for the lectures. It’s not that I’m in bed with the hangover from hell compulsively watching catch up, I just don’t think a degree is for me. I can’t see myself making it to the end of the year let alone three. Everyone was so proud when I left for London and I’m the first in my family to go to university. How do I break it to them?

Tom, London At some point every student has questioned whether they are on the right course, I even had moments right up until I graduated. But believe me this is all part of being a student and finding your feet. Not everything works out in life how you had imagined but it is best to consider your options before you act. Give your course a chance or look into transferring. But first of all, book a tutorial with your course leader. They will have seen many students over the years in the same situation. Whatever you decide, good luck.

Freshers week was a blast, so much so I haven’t exactly stopped and I’m downing jager bombs on a daily basis. All my flatmates have started to settle into their courses but I’m worried that my focus is going to Sainsburys for their £4 bottle of Soave.

Sarah, Falmouth

“I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right.”

You’ve moved to a different city, met a load of strangers and had information overload in lectures, so sure a glass of white has helped you along the way but don’t let this become your crutch. Keep drinking to the weekends, it’ll keep you and your bank balance healthy. If you find that scaling back your drinking is taking its toll then head to your SU for some confidential support.

My neighbours in halls are doing my head in.

I can hear them having sex what seems like 24/7 and to make it worse did I mention I am a virgin. I think I’ve managed to get through freshers unnoticed as a sexual novice but this constant daily reminder of what I’m missing out on is not helping.

Cherry, Leicester You are not the first and definitely not the last student to arrive at university a virgin, and you know what some even leave with their flower still intact - so don’t worry. Concentrate on your course, and if the time is right it will happen. But don’t make it your mission or you might live to regret it. As for your noisy neighbours I suggest on investing on some ear plugs, hopefully they will soon tire each other out.

There are four basic human needs: food, sleep, sex and revenge.”

I’m Crazy, I’m nuts. Just the way my brain works.

I’m not normal.

I won’t go into a big spiel about reincarnation, but the first time I was in the Gucci store was the closest I’ve ever felt to home.”

I have a different constitution. I have a different brain; I have a different heart; I got tiger blood, man.

We are going to turn this team around 360 degrees

Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost an important part of your life

Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.

Brooke Shields

Yogi Berra

Charlie Sheen

Britney Spears

Kanye West

Banksy

Justin Beiber

Jessica Simpson

George Bush

Jason Kidd

Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it’s tuna, but it says ‘Chicken by the Sea.’

I’ve never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don’t like eating fish. And I know that’s very popular out there in Africa.

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MENTAL AGILITY

AND IN LOCAL NEWS:

GLASGOW UNIVERSITY HOLDS MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR GLASGOW’S FIRST EVER VICTORIA CROSS HOLDER KATIE MCEVINNEY PIC: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW ARCHIVES

THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW held a memorial service on the 25th of September unveiling a paving stone to commemorate first Glasgow-born winner of the prestigious Victoria Cross medal during the First World War. The centenary paving stone marks the anniversary of the death of Glasgow’s first Victoria Cross winner, Captain Harry Sherwood Ranken, who enrolled at the university in 1900.

Ranken received the award for acts of heroism in Haute-Avesnes in France during 1914. He tended to his soldiers and their wounds, refusing to be moved from the battlefield, despite being badly wounded himself after coming under attack. Ranken died just days later.

The Victoria Cross medal is the highest military decoration that British and Commonwealth serviceman can achieve, introduced in 1856 by Queen Victoria, to recognise acts of valour in the Crimean War. The Lord Provost Sadie Docherty unveiled the paving stone at the University’s Memorial Chapel, where it will remain, and is open for public viewing.

On the day of the unveiling, the Lord Provost, said: “I am delighted that Captain Ranken is being honoured by his city on the 100th anniversary of his death. It is fitting that his heroism during the Great War, is being recognised and recorded, to resonate across this and future generations.”

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Picking the right part time job

HOW THE “SOCIAL YOU” CAN SCUPPER THE “REAL YOU” I guess now’s the time the more forward-thinking of you third years are starting to think about applying for jobs... constructing your CVs, agonising over the wording of your covering letters, completing endless online application forms and, if you’re lucky, being called for interviews and assessments.

The rest of you are either panicking about impeding exams or are sitting in a pub with your heads firmly stuck in the sand. However all of you, unless your parents are very generous, will have to, at some point, bite the bullet and seek employment. Not just employment… a ‘real’ job… the first step in your career.

Over the next few issues I’m going to be offering you, hopefully, helpful hints and tips on the practicalities of how you go about this, e.g. where to look for jobs, what employers are really looking for, interview and CV preparation and how not to shoot yourself in the foot before you even get started.

Maintenance loans only go so far. If you want to socialise, stay entertained and still have enough money for books, you’re going to need to budget like an accountant or get a job.

HELP IS AT HAND Thankfully, most universities have job boards and employment centres associated with them.

These may offer jobs in the local community, or even within the university itself. But you may end up employed by people who perhaps aren’t as understanding when it comes to working with students.

As such, picking the right part time job is important. So what should you be looking for?

LOOK AT HOW THEY OPERATE f they presently employ a large number of students, that’s normally a good sign as they will be used to dealing with the needs of those in study. Casual shifts, freelance work and remote work are great as they allow you to set your own hours - but these opportunities can be hard to come by.

PLAN AROUND YOUR DEGREE Avoid taking hours which are too close to scheduled study periods. If you don’t have the time to talk to staff after lectures, it may damage your degree in the long run. And remember: no job is more important than your degree, as it’s what you’re trying to fund in the first place.

That’s where we’re going to start – have you any idea how many employers ‘google’ you before they’ve properly read your CV masterpiece? Lots I’d guess, I know they shouldn’t – I bet they do.

With social media becoming arguably the primary method of communication for Generation Y (that’s you), it has now become an instant snapshot of your life, your friends, your actions, your habits, your likes, your hates… in short – you. Whereas in my day, with a well constructed CV, a cleverly placed phone call or a good recruitment agent, I could make my first real impression with an employer at interview – now it’s likely to be your 5am shenanigans in Magaluff or your nek nominate in the ladies loos.

So before you even put yourself out there in the job market – clean up your online self. Take down those Twitter rants rivalling James Arthur, set your privacy settings to maximum on Facebook, replace your profile shot with something innocuous and think carefully before you Instagram anything from last Friday night.

The very proactive of you might even set up a LinkedIn profile – this is pretty much Facebook for business people and we’ll talk about it in coming weeks. In the meantime, take my advice and make the ‘social you’ a complementary façade for the real you.

Sara Sainsbury is Group Talent Director for RSG Plc. RSG is an independently owned, and Bristol based specialist recruitment business, with over 35 years of trading history, operating across the U, and recognised as one of the Sunday Times “Top 250” fastest growing organisations in the UK, with a current turnover in excess of £170m.

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ACE THE INTERVIEW So, you’ve filled out a 1000 online applications, you’ve spoken to every recruitment consultant from here to Lands End, you’ve written more covering letters and emails than you can shake a stick at – now you’ve got it….finally…an interview.

APPROXIMATELY 60 minutes to launch your career trajectory, to make/break/change your life forever. No pressure then.

START WITH BASICS – this might seem blindingly obvious but you’d be amazed how many people fail at the first hurdle. Where is the interview and how do you get there?

Check the date, time, location; which bus to catch, where’s the nearest car park, how long can you park there, how much change to have ready.

BE ON TIME. Do not, EVER, be late for an interview, you might as well not bother showing up at all.

Don’t be ridiculously early either – anything more than 10 minutes early makes you look, at best, like you’re confused between the big and the small hand, or at worst, like you’re just a little bit obsessive.

WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW FORMAT? Establish in advance what the interview format will be e.g. Q&A, competency based, one to one/group/panel and how many stages there are? Who are you meeting, what is their role?

RESEARCH THE COMPANY thoroughly and make sure it’s the right company – don’t start reciting the mission statement and values of Bloggs & Co when you’re interviewing for Blaggs Plc. Look into their history, nature of business, USPs, competitors, success, values – all the information you need is just a Google search away, and interviewers know that. If you don’t demonstrate a good knowledge of their business it’s insulting to them and lazy of you.

Most interviews these days are competency based, meaning the employer has a set of core competencies that are required in all their jobs. Again, you may be able, through the power of t’interweb to find out their specific competencies or you could just assume they will be along the lines of the generic e.g “team working”, “problem solving”, “taking initiative” “results driven” etc and be prepared with examples of when you displayed these traits. This is worth quite a lot of thought at this stage in your career, as whilst you may have a number of vacation or university jobs under your belt, you may not have a vast array of examples from a professional sphere. So be prepared to use examples from your school/university/ sporting/extra curricular activities.

KNOW YOURSELF. It’s a clichéd and dull interview question but the less creative interviewers amongst us could well ask “What are your weaknesses?” - do not at this point say “I’m too much of a perfectionist” unless you’re happy to receive a punch in the face – even a metaphoric one. Know your weak points but also how they can be improved with training and commitment – dwell more on your strengths.

DRESS SMARTLY. If in doubt wear a suit – preferably in a dark colour, keep the cream linen number for Hawaiian theme nights; gents wear a tie – a normal one, not a bootlace/kipper or comedy tie. Lose the facial piercings/flesh tunnels and hide all tattoos.

Have normal hair – don’t overgel it/crimp it or decide to try out that crimson rinse the day before. In short, do not try to express your personality through your wardrobe on this occasion – let the employer know you are a blank canvas….a smart, respectable, well groomed blank canvas.

RELAX, maintain eye contact, have a firm handshake (practice this, preferably with a friend rather than yourself), be positive and enthusiastic, keep to the point and listen.

Have prepared some relevant questions – NOT “what time is lunch?” more along the lines of “what are the company’s plans for expansion”, “what’s been your progession at XXX” or “I’ve read your blog on blah blah blah, what led you to write it”? The last couple are good ones – you should’ve fully researched the interviewer so you know who you’re meeting, but everyone loves talking about themselves.

THIS WORKS TWO WAYS. Finally, remember this is a two way process. You are meeting them ostensibly to “sell” yourself, however, you need to be completely comfortable with what they are describing in terms of the role, the company, the opportunity and a good interviewer will want you to “buy”.

It’s your life and your choice…..there is a chance that you’ll be offered a job but you decide it’s not the one for you. That’s fine, don’t be pressurised by anyone: friends/parents or the company themselves into accepting something that doesn’t feel right for you. Just identify what you didn’t like, change the focus of your search and commence the hunt for your new opportunity with renewed vigour. Good luck!

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OPPORTUNITIES

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Description: My client is looking for an ambitious graduate to join a growing team. Minimum requirements: 2:1 degree, 300 UCAS points and knowledge of at least one programming language. You must have real drive and a thirst for learning. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.

My client is looking for intelligent, hard working graduates to their company at an entry level HR position, candidates must be keen to advance as progression will be available and you must have a good understanding of HR. Candidates must have a 2.1 and 300 ucas points. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above

Our Client is a leading email marketing software and services provider. They are looking for an ambitious IT graduate to join their expanding technical support team in Harrow. The candidate must have a Computer Science degree and must have achieved a 2.1 or above from university. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.

My client is looking a graduate in a computer related degree to go into PHP developing. They are looking for someone with good knowledge in PHP, Javascript, CSS3 and HTML along with SQL. This would be ideal for someone looking to get into the software side of IT.

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My client is looking a graduate in a computer related degree to go into PHP developing. They are looking for someone with sound knowledge in PHP, Javascript, CSS3 and HTML. You will be involved in the development of websites for the company and their clients. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.

My client is looking for ambitious graduates to join a management development program. Minimum requirements: 2:1 degree, 280 UCAS points, geographically mobile around the UK. You must be able to demonstrate leadership skills or potential. An interest in transport and logistics would be beneficial. For more information and to apply please email london.graduates@reedglobal. com quoting the Job ID above..

My client is looking for an ambitious graduate to join a growing team. Minimum requirements: you must be ambitious, money hungry and willing to put in the time for big reawards. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above

My client is looking for intelligent, hard working graduates to join an elite company based in the city of London, you must have at least a 2.1 and 320 ucas points. For more information and to apply please email london.graduates@reedglobal. com quoting the Job ID above.

My client is looking for a ambitious graduates to join their expanding company. Although they are currently based in London they are looking to open additional offices over the UK due to a continued aggressive growth plan. You must be ambitious, have ay eye for detail and passionate about a career in finance ideally with a 2:1 from a related degree. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above

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ACCOMMODATION

Controversial Student Flats Given the Go-ahead

Controversial plans for city centre student flats have been approved by the council, despite complaints from residents By Emer O’Toole PHOTO CREDIT: EMER O’TOOLE

CONTROVERSIAL PLANS for city centre student flats have been approved by the council, despite complaints from residents.

The plans, by Glasgow firm Inehaze, to build new flats in Garnethill received 43 objections from locals.

Students from the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde as well as Caledonian University and Glasgow School of Art are expected to stay in the accommodation.

The area is in the Central Conservation Area, near St Aloysius Church and Glasgow Film Theatre.

It is currently used as a car park, which houses 10 cars, for a nearby multi-cultural centre The planning report states the block will provide 85 rooms in clusters of four, five, six and seven-bedrooms and each will have a kitchen/living room.

Community Councillor, Bill Beckett, spoke of how residents will continue to oppose the plans and may take legal action if the accommodation is built.

Along with this, residents fear an increase in anti-social behaviour.

Becket said: “It’s going to be a total nightmare for the residents, particularly for the elderly and those who have young children.

“It will be noisy with students coming back at night time, under the influence of alcohol, causing disturbances and making noise, slamming doors, taxis honking horns etc.”

Locals also lodged complaints about the flats not blending in with the surrounding buildings.

A council spokesman said: “This application for student accommodation, car parking and a retail unit was approved by the planning applications committee on September 16.”

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HOME LETTING JARGON BUSTER LESLEY MCGUIRE

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ACCOMMODATION IS a lot like a missile – a hit or a miss.

A place that looks like the flat of your dreams ts have been on a website can often in real life leave you esidents. feeling, well, flat. So, to break through the house w flats in letting jargon here is a sprinkling of the magic formula to avoid any future housing hiccups. trathclyde The phrase ‘the property has recently been ol of Art are upgraded’ can often mean that it’s had a once over with an old j-cloth. To avoid this, pay r St Aloysius special attention to the features of place and decide if it looks like there has been some effort 0 cars, for a put into it.

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NO PAIN, LOTS TO GAIN GARY HUNTER

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THE SPORTS and Recreation Stevenson building has in recent years, struggled to cope with the increasing amount of students and staff who attend the gym. The increase isn’t just down to the growing number of students joining the ‘University of Glasgow’ each year. Membership has increased at a higher than expected rate. All this has led to the facility being so full that at several times during the day, many have to queue if they want to get into some of the rooms.

Fortunately, the University residence committee has addressed this issue and a new sports facility is currently being erected alongside

the Stevenson and Glasgow University Union building. The five storey structure is anticipated to be ready by the new academic year in 2015, if all plans are kept on schedule and will be five storeys tall. The centre will provide new exercise studios, increased muscle conditioning provisions, cardiovascular and stretching equipment and a four court multi-purpose activity hall with a viewing gallery. The building will also deliver the new GUU Hive nightclub on the ground floor with a café and bar. Hopefully, all this will be enough to accommodate the health-conscious students of Glasgow University.

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SPORT

STRATHCLYDE’S GLASGOW UNI:

MMA CLUB THOMAS HORNALL

WOMEN’S RUGBY HOPES DANIEL SPEIRS

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The women’s rugby side at Glasgow University hope to top the table at the end of the 2014/15 season, according to club captain Ashley Cathcart.

The fourth-year French student is quietly confident about her side’s chances in both the BUCS Wednesday league and the BT Women’s Division 2 on a Sunday.

“We fell down a league in the Sunday competition last year, so we are looking to rectify that. In the BUCS, Edinburgh are no longer in the league, so we aim to be competing with St. Andrews for top spot. We beat them three times last year, so same again should secure the title for us.”

Ashley is also hopeful of

maintaining interest in women’s rugby following encouraging signup numbers during fresher’s week.

“We get that every year, but the challenge is keeping the girls coming along right throughout the season. We have a core of around 30 players, and we’re looking to add ten extra regulars to that this year.

“It’s a big ask, but women’s rugby has a rising profile with the high coverage of the Six Nations and World Cup, and I’m excited about the opportunity to keep the momentum going here at Glasgow.”

The team train at Garscube Sports Centre on Monday (7.30-9) and Friday (5-6). They have a website at www.gwrfc.org.

FRESHERS’ FAIR SIGN UPS ROSS HANVIDGE

STRATHCLYDE’S MIXED Martial Arts (MMA) club is now a part of the Sports Union and is all set for what promises to be a great year. The two new coaches, Andy Burns and Andrew Glenn, have both fought professionally and each boasts a 2-0 record.

They also hold Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple and blue belts respectively. Both coaches fight for The Dinky Ninja Fight Team (DNFT), which is ranked as first in the UK on points.

Incorporating Western and Thai boxing, Greco-Roman wrestling and Brazilian Jiujitsu this merger of martial arts disciplines forms an extraordinary sport, which is the fastest growing in the world.

Popularised by The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) this sport has emerged as a discipline and art form in its own right, shrugging off the lazy criticism of ‘Cage-fighting’.

When watching a fight for the first time, you could be

forgiven for thinking it was just glorified street-fighting, though an hour’s instruction and training breaks this feeble perception apart.

Andy Burns, one of the new coaches, said, “Last year we only took over coaching halfway through the year so we tried to lay basic foundational skills, we’re looking to build on that framework this year and keep effecting what we know works to turn our students into intelligent fighters.”

Andy has been teaching MMA classes for the past two years and also teaches seminars across Scotland. He shared his vision for this year.

He said, “Being a part of the sports union this year we’re looking to run an inter-university competition, we’re keen to have clubs from universities in both Scotland and England involved, it will allow our students to compete at a

level that is appropriate for them and enable them to progress further. We’re also looking to hold seminars with top level guys like Paul McVeigh and Sean Wright who we train with, and these are both guys that compete at the highest level.”

Many people have previously thought that MMA was just dressed-up street fighting in a cage. This is becoming an extremely outdated opinion.

Andy said, “MMA fighters are extraordinarily dedicated and intelligent athletes and the vast majority of fighters I know are graduates and are educated, none are violent people. The more you learn to fight, the less likely you are ever to need to.”

The MMA club will train on Wednesdays and Fridays in the Royal College gym, offering great in-depth technical coaching whether you are looking to get involved recreationally or want to compete.

WITH OVER 130 clubs and societies on offer, including 45 sports teams, the Strathclyde freshers’ fair consistently proves popular among new starts and returning students as well.

The sports scene is the place to be at Strathclyde with over 2000 members already,

with more expected and USSA President Gary Paterson has urged more to join up.

He says, “The Union offers lots of opportunities to socialise and meet new people.

There really is something for everyone. Get involved and get experiencing student life in one of the country’s best

students’ associations and at one of the best universities in the country.”

The University of Strathclyde Student’s Association is just one example of a well-run student union and it prides itself in being one of the biggest and best student organisations in Scotland.

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STRATHCLYDE FOOTBALL 2014-15

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STUDENT’S REACTION TO THE RYDER CUP DANIEL SPEIRS

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BOTH FOOTBALL societies at Strathclyde are raring to go as the new season gets underway.

The men’s side, captained by 5th year Mechanical Engineering student Euan Wheeler, are fielding 4 teams, all of which compete in British University and College Sport (BUCS) leagues on a Wednesday, as well as 3 teams in Saturday amateur football.

Wheeler was confident about the prospects for the upcoming season for the club, both on-field and off.

Wheeler said, “Our 1st and 2nd teams won their Wednesday leagues and gained promotion in their Saturday leagues last year, so we are looking to repeat that this year.

Hopefully we can get the third and fourth teams to do the same this time round. That’s our aim.”

The fourth team is competing for the first time this year, and Wheeler sees that as evidence of the club’s ambition.

“The last captain worked very hard to set that up. I am personally looking to secure

qualified coaches for all four teams and to professionalise the set-up.”

The club have also made some big off-field signings in the close season.

“We are the first university team to have a link-up with a mental health charity, Breathing Space, which we are very proud of. We have also secured a long-term sponsorship deal with Ernst and Young, which is a great legacy for the club going forward.

The women’s team also have their eyes on a successful season. Captain Loren Christie, a second-year Forensic and Analytical Chemistry student, is keen to build on last season’s achievements and consolidate their place at the top of the standings.

“We came third in the BUCS league last year, but we are looking to win it this time round. It’s a really high standard of football, but we are confident that we can be a major force again this season.”

She saluted the team spirit within the

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side, and points to this as the reason for her optimism.

“We’re like a big family. I rarely go a day without seeing at least one of the team! So it helps us out on the pitch to have that level of understanding. We play a good standard of football and that’s down to everyone playing for each other.”

Loren is thoroughly enjoying her role as captain, and is proud to be a part of the ambitious club.

“We don’t have any coaches, so the success of the team is down to the passion of the girls in keeping it running. It’s this passion that makes it personally very enjoyable for me to be involved.”

• The men’s team trains at Steps playing fields on a Monday night (6.30-8) and can be followed via their website at www. strathfootball.weebly.com • The women’s side also train on a Monday night at Steps from 8, and are actively looking for more players to join the set-up.

SO, THE biennial golfing fanfare that is the Ryder Cup has been and gone. The event, which pits golfers from Europe and the USA against each other, was hosted just up the road in Gleneagles this year. But the question on everyone’s lips- what did Glasgow students think about it?

Well, interestingly… not very much. With all three universities being situated in dense urban areas (not quite the lush green of the countryside), interest was fairly low. Matches were shown throughout the day in the Unions, but very rarely did the action attract more than a passing interest from students.

Anyway, Europe won. If you’re interested.

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