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FRESHERS EDITION THE BEST OF FRESHERS WEEK

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WELCOME to the best three years of your life MICHAEL O’CONNELL-DAVIDSON

WITH ITS STUDENT population set to grow from an already hefty 35000 this year and being named the cheapest place to live and study, Leicester is the place to be for student life. Regardless of which university you are attending, we do hope you enjoy your time here in our lively city and immerse yourself in all the different cultures that make Leicester such a diverse place to live. Hit Fresher’s week at full throttle, start student life with a bang, and truly get into the spirit of what it is to be a student in Leicester. If you’re just arriving, then we’d also like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves at the University Paper. We’re a different kind of student publication printing in 16 cities across the country, ranging all the way from Swansea to Sheffield -and beyond. Over the next academic year, we’ll be bringing you the best local news and entertainment Leicester has to offer coupled with exclusive national content. To celebrate, we’re running a tongue-in-cheek analysis of the student cities we serve. Each has a population that’s as unique as its location, but how distinct are we talking? Here are some facts -- good and bad -- about each. Given that it’s the reason you’re here, the academic side of things is the most obvious starting point. Warwick University has never been ranked outside of the Top 10 UK major university rankings, and is the only university aside Oxford and Cambridge to have achieved this. However, the University of

Edinburgh is the highest ranked University Paper university in the world, coming in at a hugely impressive number 17. Estimates suggest there are over 16,000 institutions that provide higher education in the world, so if you’re an Edinburgh student, you can feel very smug indeed. Edinburgh also has the highest amount of money spent per student -- but it’s Glasgow that has the most satisfied students according to the National Student Survey, with 91% responding positively this year. A slightly dubious honour falls on the city of Glasgow, where the women of the city buy more fake tan than anybody else in the UK. Tesco also reported that Glasgow leads the way when it comes to buying extra-large condoms, in a league table that also included Manchester and Bristol. Admirably, the academic community in Bristol set themselves apart when the University of Bristol became the first university to admit male and female students onto taught degrees as equals. 15% of Sheffield Students are virgins, so if you’re a reader from Sheffield and you’ve yet to have experience your first time, you can take solace in the fact you’re not alone (or in Glasgow). Our most promiscuous city is Liverpool, where students at Liverpool Hope have had on average 6 partners since starting university in a similar survey. Depending on your perspective, this may be a point of shame or pride. I’ll leave it to you to pass

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DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR LIFE AT UNIVERSITY

DANIEL ROBBINS

PICTURE CREDITS: SWNS.COM

UNIVERSITY IS A TIME for many things but getting stuck in a bin shouldn’t be one of them! Independence, responsibility and of course embarrassment are three buzz words that go hand in hand with one of the biggest steps in your life. This step provides the platform to produce the stories that will stick with, or in this case haunt, you forever. Some will shed in you in a good

light, for instance showing independence by looking after yourself in what is likely your first time away from home. Other stories fall on the other side and cause embarrassment, something this Manchester student knows a lot about. Robin Niven is the name currently on everyone’s lips and like most embarrassing stories that happen during University years, he was on his way back

from a night out when the incident occurred. Yes, that’s right; he managed to get himself stuck in a bin and luckily for us all, his friends were there to record it. Many students will be able to tell you of countless stupid things they have done following a night out. Whether that be forgetting where you live when ordering a taxi (a common one) or getting on the wrong side of

a drinking game dare. However, very few, if any, will end up with the story concluding in someone being stuck in a bin. And even fewer will involve firemen. Oh yes he really was that stuck. Robin had to be rescued by three fire fighters before his ordeal was finally over. The story all starts with a night out in Manchester.

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BECOMING A BNOC. LUCY ROBINSON

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Becoming a Big Name On Campus takes a rare brand of person – not everyone is up for the task. From all kinds of backgrounds, these people are confident in themselves and proud of their name-sake. It is safe to say, if you can make your name on campus then you can make your name in the big wide world. One way or another you have to make a name for yourself – hopefully in a respectable way. You don’t want to be remembered as ‘The Girl Who Wet Herself in A Lecture’. Take advantage of your own talents and skills. If you’re sporty, join a social and work your way up in the team – be their bright new star? Score the winning goal in varsity, that way the whole University will be behind you, at least until next year. If you’re more of the organiser type – host an epic fundraiser or two and invite the whole campus. Organise a charity walk up Kilimanjaro or

a bike ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Get people involved and save the world doing it. This kind of BNOC will get around a bit – you’ll have your fingers in all sorts of pies. You could be The Ticket Seller – people always want tickets, and if you are willing to deliver them then you’re quids in (people hate having to leave the house for just a few tickets). If you can sell religion to the pope, then this is your way into being the BNOC and earning a bit of money on the side. On the other side of being a ticket seller you could be the clubber. You become the new figure of fun – someone that doesn’t miss a night out. But first ask yourself: how much do you like sleep? Are you a lovable drunk? And can you really handle the alcohol-filled ‘new’ friends and the hollow interaction? It’s what it takes to be this type of BNOC.

FROM MORRISSEY TO MINAJ:

HOW TO SURVIVE TUESDAY NIGHTS AT MOSH NATASSIA TANG

PHOTO CREDIT: PAUL SPENCER

Ah, Fresh Fest. You’ve hopefully gotten somewhat settled in your accommodation and dragged yourself out of the awkward small talk with at least a couple of your house/flat mates. You’ve also probably been handed one of those leaflets which gleefully exclaims how these two weeks are going to be ‘THE BEST EVER OMG. YOUR ENTIRE LIFE WAS JUST LEADING UP TO FRESH FEST 2014’. Anyway, this leaflet will tell you that, every Tuesday, you must go to the ‘alternative nightclub’ called Mosh, so here’s a little guide for the place. There’s no real dress code. Footwear-wise, just wear the everyday, comfortable shoes you’d walk around campus with. You’ll still need to be pretty stable in order to make it past the bouncers. This can be a challenge in Freshers’ Week, due to the combination of being surrounded by new people that you’ll probably try and get off with later, and the large amount of money that Student Finance has awarded you. Mosh is a little strange looking, with each dance floor separated by stairs. Behind the basement door you’ve got the ‘Pop Mash-Up’ with artists like Justin Timberlake and Nicki Minaj. Don’t worry if it’s not your cup of tea, it’s just to draw in the mainstream folk. The ground floor is Indie and Alternative, everything from The Smiths and The Stone Roses to Weezer and blink-182, providing music you can jump about to or flail your limbs in a sensitive, Morrisseylike fashion. But be sensible, even though it’s called

Mosh, don’t overdo the moshing, or you’ll get on everyone’s nerves or even get chucked out if you’re that bad. Still, Mosh is the only place where you can experience that wonderful moment of belting out “But, I haven’t got a stitch to WEEEEEAAAR” with your friends at 1am. The top floor is dance/house/dubstep, which one UoL student summed up as the floor where “no one speaks, they just sway to the beats”. Once Mosh closes at 3am, you have one of two choices. You can either continue the party at Basement, a smaller club nearby which is open until 5am, or visit one of Leicester’s late-night takeaways. Either way, you’re going to be feeling pretty rough when you wake up. If you’re a trooper and want to visit Mosh on other nights as well, Indie/Pop-Punk/Metal floors are found there on Friday, as well as Pop-Punk/Indie/Dance floors on the Saturday.

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF UNI LUCY ROBINSON PHOTO CREDIT: LUCY ROBINSON

Leicester is an amazing city and it’s important that you take advantage of everything it offers during your time here. There are hidden treasures dotted all over the city which will help you make the most of your first year! The best advice you’ll be given about making the most of your time at university will be to join a social. The easiest and fastest way to make friends and have an awesome time, and it doesn’t have to be sporty or athletic, both universities have Cocktail Societies or Comedy societies and more. It’s important to get involved in the socials – you don’t have to become an alcoholic just make friends and have a good time. When you arrive, get to know your housemates, there’s nothing worse than awkwardly passing eachother in and out of the kitchen.

Find some common ground, whether it be where you’re from or even your love of Star Wars. Once you’re settled in, get exploring, it’s easy to jump straight into a routine when you are new to the city (you’ll start eating in the same places and going out to the same clubs) but there’s so much Leicester has to offer. In my first year, it wasn’t until March that I discovered Mosh – I didn’t know what I was missing! Take a look around your new city. Something which I have only heard great reports about is Leicester’s ‘Golden Mile’ – at treat from the east. It’s described as an Aladdin’s cave of spices, clothing, interesting gifts, fantastic food and drink. Something which you need to see and experience during your time in Leicester.

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Moving to a new city can be daunting, especially if you’re moving away from home for the ﬁrst time, so getting to know your surroundings is vital. Moving to a new city can be daunting, especially if you’re moving away from home for the first time, so getting to know your surroundings is vital. Owing to its two university campuses, Leicester is a studentoriented city, which means the majority of shops, bars and other places of interest have been forced to situate themselves within a conveniently small radius, making finding your way around blissfully easy. Firstly (and probably regrettably) you’ll want to make a dent in your student loan. The Highcross Shopping Centre is Leicester’s retail hub, and houses a range of clothing shops to undoubtedly tempt you into spending next week’s food allowance. In case you missed anything from your ‘moving in list’, Leicester city centre contains multiple ‘cheap and cheerful’ places to buy last-minute necessities so you can avoid expensive chain retailers. Check out

The Lanes for more alternative, and unique, clothing stores such as Wardrobe for cheap and quirky fashion pieces. If shopping isn’t your thing, you may enjoy a visit to one of Leicester’s museums. Situated on the border of the DMU campus, Newarke Houses museum showcases the Royal Leicestershire Regiment’s journey through World War 1. Alternatively, New Walk Museum and Art Gallery provides a cultured way to spend an afternoon. Both of the museums mentioned are, thankfully, free of charge. After meeting your new flatmates, going out for a drink (or five) may be a brilliant opportunity to ease the tension. If big clubs boasting multiple genres of music sound appealing to you, then Liquid & Envy and Club Republic should keep you dancing until lectures begin the following day. Both of these clubs

are located adjacent to Leicester’s bus station, a five minute walk (or cheap taxi) from the city centre. If an alternative, indie scene and music to match constitutes a good night for you, then Leicester’s infamous Mosh nightclub should be your new regular. Leicester as a city is very compact and accessible, so getting your bearings and figuring out the quickest route between lectures, halls and shops should take next to no time. The hot-spots listed in this article are by no means all that Leicester has to offer, however. Welford Road stadium, home to the Aviva Premiership champions Leicester Tigers, and recently promoted LFC’s home ground, the King Power stadium, could prove a surprisingly cheap and entertaining afternoon when taking into account student pricing (enquire at your students’ union for a bargain on tickets for either).

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Understandably, to some, meeting a whole bunch of new people at University is daunting. It could well be the most nerve racking thing about first year, but it doesn’t have to be. So, here are the top five ways to mingle with your new housemates:

Explore.

It’s more than likely that all of you are new to the area, whether you’re in a city or enclosed campus; there are many places to explore and discover during freshers’ week. So go together, and see what you find.

Eat together.

This one has two purposes. Preparing meals and eating together is really social and a good activity for everyone to chip in with. Also it means you can practice your cooking skills!

Proof Reading.

How about asking one of your flatmates to spend five minutes proof reading one of your pieces of work. Discussing your work together is helpful for your friendship and your studies.

Watching T.V.

May seem simple, but if you find a show you all like then plan to watch it weekly. It can be really social. (My vote is for Game of Thrones).

Household Chores.

Not a huge amount of fun, but sorting out whose job is whose gets everyone to pull together and rely on each other which helps flat moral if everyone’s worrying less.

SOME DOS AND DON’TS TO HELP YOU THROUGH UNIVERSITY LIFE. STORIES: BY SAM CHAMBERS

PHOTO CREDIT: SAM CHAMBERS

DO - Take in the county scenery: Beacon Hill, Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods to name but a few, Leicestershire – billed as the ‘Heart of Rural England’ - has a plethora of beautiful countryside waiting to be explored. DON’T - Wear heels to Mosh: Navigating your way around Leicester’s favourite student venue can be, at best, a perilous affair. With three floors to explore, it is inevitable that at some point in your night you will be clumsily clambering up at least one flight of beer-covered stairs, so take every precaution to ensure that you remain vertical at all times. DO - Adopt a local sports team: We may not have the might of Arsenal or Manchester United on our doorstep, but we do have a Premier League team, as well as the hugely successful rugby and basketball clubs, who are all handily located close to both universities. DON’T - Walk around unlit areas alone: It’s often tempting – particularly when drunk – to take an ill-judged shortcut through an area that has always served you well during daylight. But, at night, many of these areas – such as Grand Central Way and Victoria and Bede Park, offer little in the way of lighting, meaning they can be dangerous places after dark.

DO - Get involved in varsity: Like many towns or cities with universities, Leicester comes alive during varsity. Campuses become awash with colours, the banter flows and parties last long into the night. DON’T - Go to the SU before 12: You will look far too keen and will most likely be bored stiff by the time it gets busy. DO – Explore the local history: Leicester is a city that dates back to Roman times, and as such, is rich in history. Explore Leicester’s colourful past and culture with trips to New Walk, Jewry Wall or Newarke House museum, as well as the King Richard III visitor centre. DON’T – affect a Leicester accent: Full of clipped vowels and the mispronunciation of all words ending in y or er, avoid picking up the Leicester language at all costs. DO – Dine out: As students, it can be, at times, difficult to even scrape enough money together for a microwave meal, but where possible, try to sample the delights of the many delightful eateries that Leicester has to offer. DON’T – Overspend in the Highcross: It can be tempting, especially with student loans freshly deposited into accounts, to go on wild shopping binges and overspend in the Highcross. By all means dip your toes in the water, but be careful you don’t get bitten.

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THE BIG QUESTION

ALCOHOL FREE? SAMUEL CHAMBERS

Picture the scene. It’s the first night of Freshers’, you are getting dressed to the nines, and already on your second glass of wine. You polish off that glass with some aplomb and without hesitation, pour yourself another. Realising that your friend isn’t drinking, you generously pour them a glass, too. But they politely decline. “No, thank you, I don’t drink.” You look at them aghast. Incredulous. Indignant, even. Did your ears deceive you? No - you heard right. For many, Freshers’ is an opportunity to party the week away, a welcome distraction from the pressure of a new, intense environment. A chance to let loose, be young and have a drink or two. However, not all young people feel this way. The thought of waking up in the morning full of regret, considerably worse off and with a stinking hangover to boot, is far from ideal for some. Thankfully, more and more student unions are realising that not everybody wants to get drunk until 4am, and are catering for this accordingly, with an increasing amount of alcohol-free events organised for those who wish to attend. DMU, for example, are offering a diverse range of completely non-alcoholic activities that include ghost walks, lazerquest and a trip to Alton Towers for the thrill seekers, or a coffee morning and ‘speed-buddying’ afternoon for those who simply want to get to know people in a relaxed and friendly environment. So, teetotallers fear not, there are things to do

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at Freshers’ while abstaining. And Freshers, sober or not, show tolerance to your peers and their beliefs and values. If you can quickly learn to respect the decisions and cultures of others, your time at university will be a lot easier than if you can’t.

At some point during your university life, you’ll come into contact with the illusive event promoter. They’ll offer you tickets at “half the price of what you’ll pay on the door” and the promises of constant updates about the goings on in the SU in return for your phone number. But when you’re inundated with texts every Wednesday and Friday, is that 50p saving really worth the hassle? My first experience with pushy promoters was in first year on ‘vintage night’ - a night that nobody was up for except my housemate, Florence. We were sat in the kitchen eating our tea when someone knocked on our door; it was persistent, so eventually we opened the door to realise the ticket sellers had made it into Newarke Point. Again. Straight away, we heared the tediously classic pushy promoter lines: “I’ve only got six tickets left” and “these have been selling fast all day”. Initially, Florence

panicked because, if was going to be busy, she had to be there. So before I knew it, I was forced to hand over £3.50. But when we arrived into Level 1 of the SU, it was empty with just two other groups of people that had been conned the same way we had. Just remember, if it’s not freshers, a social, or a bar crawl then it isn’t going to totally sell out. Ticket sellers will rarely be able to prove a night has been sold out unless they willingly show you empty ticket books – so don’t be fooled if they tell you that a night is going to be a sell out! Most importantly, if you see a familiar promoter hanging around your halls, don’t let them in. Make your accommodation reception aware and save everyone a load of hassle. Also, don’t accept friend requests from them – being tagged in thirty statuses a week about some z-list event is almost as annoying as them showing up at your door every night.

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TO BE FRANK The phrase ‘hardest-working man in show business’ is overused. And more than that, it’s an impossible thing to measure. But, if there was a league table, you can bet Frank Turner would be up there. The folk-punk singer has been touring in one shape or another for the past 16 years, whether as part of his short-lived “terrible” school band Kneejerk, the much-missed post-punk band Million Dead or as a solo artist. He’s heading out on the road again in September, his second UK tour this year. This time, however, there are a few differences. Firstly, the venues Turner and his band, The Sleeping Souls, are performing in are off the beaten path. It’s a nod to the fact Turner, after being born in Bahrain, grew up close to Winchester in the Hampshire village of Meonstoke, and bands very rarely, if ever, came to play nearby. “It’s also a nod of respect to people who like my music,” he says. “I am aware not everyone lives in London, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham. And people are so entitled these days. As soon as we announced these gigs, people in the cities were saying, ‘There’s nowhere near me’, so I say ‘Yes there is, there’s this place, which is 15 minutes on the train’. Those guys in the sticks have to travel all the time. “Plus, as well as keeping fans on their toes, it’s more interesting for me and my crew to go to new places, too.” The other reason Turner’s forthcoming run of shows will be different is that rather than promoting an album - his fifth album Tape Deck Heartcame out last year - he and the band are going to be playing all-new songs in preparation for recording their sixth. “We’re going into the studio in October,” he explains. “I’ve long had the feeling I’m yet to make a record that captures what we sound like live. You can think about methodology and studio craft all you want, but why not just go into the studio on the back of a tour when we’re sounding great? “And I’ve got way too many songs for an album - 19 at last count - so we’re going to play lots of them, and we will work out what to put on the record from that. Not that I’m going to be saying, ‘That went down well, let’s put it on the record’, but I’ll get a good idea from crowd reaction and from playing the songs each night.” His next album, he expects, will be released at the end of February, and will feature one song called Love Forty Down, a metaphor for being in your Thirties and being “rubbish at relationships”, inspired by hearing some friends playing table tennis one night. Another is called Get Better, which shares a title with a song by his friends Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip. “I rang Pip to ask if it was OK to share the title and not only did he say yes, but he offered to remix the song for us as well.” There’s not much sign of this workload stopping. Despite 2014 seeing him play all over the world, Turner’s team are currently booking shows, provisionally at least, for 2016. “I live a life that revolves around album cycles, and those shows are definitely written in pencil rather than pen, but yeah, it’s all being planned.

“It’s more interesting for me and my crew to go to new places, too.”

And I wouldn’t have it any other way.” After a summer of playing festivals all over Europe, he’s particularly excited to get back to playing his own shows, while this summer marked the point where he’d been touring for more than half his life. “I did my first tour in 1998, which was 16 years ago, and now I’m 32, so yeah, half my life on the road. I think we celebrated with another gig, which seemed about right.” Turner was born in Muharraq in Bahrain. His father was a banker and was on a posting to the Middle East in the early Eighties, and Turner lived there for the first six months of his life. “The main impact that it has on my life is that the place of birth on my passport is Muharraq. Try getting into the US with Muharraq written on your passport,” he says. His grandfather, Sir Mark Turner, was once chairman of high street chain BHS, while his father, Roger, worked in investment banking, and his mum Jane is a primary school headteacher. The life of a travelling folk singer perhaps seems unlikely for a former Eton pupil (Turner studied alongside Prince William at the elite school), and much has been made in the past of his background and political beliefs. Turner describes himself as a “classic liberal” in line with many modern libertarians, and has beliefs based on “democracy, individuality, equality of opportunity, distrust of power and, above all else, freedom, including economic freedom”. He has ‘Freeborn’ tattooed on his knuckles, as well as the ama-gi Sumerian cuneiform on his arm, the first written reference to the word ‘Freedom’ found in southern Mesopotamia, now modern Iraq, although as he gets older, he says he’s less inclined to share his politics at all. For now, at least, he’s concerning himself with his music - “The only thing I’m really interested in” - and preparations for album six. “I have a title but I can’t tell you what it is,” he says, though he will reveal it’ll be an upbeat collection, after the break-up confessional of Tape Deck Heart. “I want it to be shorter, too. We did a deluxe album for the last one, which seems confused to me in retrospect,” Turner adds. “I want the next one to be a 12-track album - simple and direct.”

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WHAT’S ON

The BEST nights this Freshers week & throughout the month Loaded Dog listings:

THIS MONTH

MON 29TH SEPT: FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER

● International Welcome Party (DMU),@DMU ● Early To Uni Party (DMU) @DMU

TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

● Mosh Tuesdays, ● Basement, ● Thai Moon UV Party (UOL), ● Pub Quiz @ FIREBUG

SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER

● Welcome To Uni Party (DMU) @DMU

● Injunction (DMU), ● LETSDISKO Launch Party (UOL) THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER

● RockSoc @ FIREBUG (DMU), ● Quids In @ POLAR BEAR, ● XY Thursday

MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER

● Acoustic Set (DMU), I Love Mondays! @ REPUBLIC ● Thirsty Mondays @ SOAR POINT

FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER

● WTF Friday (DMU), ● Shabang (UOL) Mosh, ● Liquid/Envy, ● XY Friday, ● Skint @ REPUBLIC,

TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

● Ghost Walk (DMU), ● Restaurant Run (DMU), ● Comedy Night (DMU), ● Basement, @MOSH, ● Pub Quiz @ FIREBUG

THURS 2ND OCT:

SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER

THURS 9TH OCT:

● Freshers’ Closing Party w/ Zane Lowe (UOL) ● Pub Quiz @ THE WESTERN, BASEMENT MONDAY 13TH OCTOBER

● I Love Mondays! @ REPUBLIC ● Thirsty Mondays @ SOAR POINT TUESDAY 14TH OCTOBER

● Laser Quest (DMU) ● Injunction (DMU),

SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER

● IN HOUSE @ REVOLUTION (UOL) ● Pub Quiz @ THE WESTERN, BASEMENT

THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

● Bonkerz Bar Crawl (DMU)

FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

● WTF Friday (DMU) @DMU, ● Shabang (UOL) @UOL, ● Skint @ REPUBLIC, ● Mosh, ● Liquid/Envy ● XY Friday, ● Basement SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER

● Spoken Word Night (DMU) @DMU ● Mosh ● Redeemer, ● Liquid/Envy ● Republic ● Basement ● XY Saturday

● Freshers’ T-Shirt Bar Crawl (UOL) ● I Love Mondays! @ REPUBLIC ● Thirsty Mondays @ SOAR POINT

● Mosh Tuesdays ● Basement ● Freshers’ Foam Party @ LIQUID/ENVY (UOL) ● Pub Quiz @ FIREBUG WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER

● Injunction (DMU) ● LETSDISKO (UOL)

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER

● Freshers’ Welcome Party (UOL) ● Pub Quiz @ THE WESTERN, BASEMENT

THURSDAY 9TH OCTOBER

● RockSoc @ FIREBUG (DMU) ● Quids In @ POLAR BEAR ● XY Thursday

MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER

● I Love Mondays! @ REPUBLIC, ● School Disco (UOL) ● Thirsty Mondays @ SOAR POINT

● RockSoc @ FIREBUG (DMU ● Quids In @ POLAR BEAR ● XY Thursdays ● WTF Friday (DMU) ● Shabang (UOL) ● Mosh, ● Liquid/Envy ● XY Fridays ● Skint @ REPUBLIC

FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER

● WTF Friday (DMU) ● Shabang (UOL) ● MosH ● Liquid/Envy ● XY Friday ● Skint @ REPUBLIC

● Mosh ● Liquid/Envy ● Redeemer ● Republic ● Basement ● XY Saturdays SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER

Pub Quiz @ THE WESTERN, BASEMENT

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● Lethal Bizzle DENCH Party (UOL) ● Mosh ● Liquid/Envy ● Redeemer ● Republic ● Basement ● XY Saturday

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● Roller Disco (UOL) ● Mosh ● Liquid/Envy ● Redeemer ● Republic ● Basement ● XY Saturday

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LETHAL BIZZLE DENCH PARTY ON SATURDAY 4TH, THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER’S FRESHERS’ WEEK IS BEING TAKEN OVER BY THEIR ‘I LOVE RNB – LETHAL BIZZLE DENCH PARTY’! THE MOBO AWARD WINNERS ARE PERFORMING A 45 MINUTE SET ALONG WITH THE BEST HITS OF RNB, HIP HOP AND MORE!

“I LOVE MONDAYS... IN THE CITY’S BIGGEST VENUE” CLUB REPUBLIC’S BUSIEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK BOASTS A HUGE 5 ROOM VENUE, WITH MUSIC TO SUIT ALL TASTES AND 6 BARS TO CHOOSE FROM. KICK-START YOUR FRESHERS’ WEEK THE RIGHT WAY, 3000 STUDENTS + 2 UNIVERSITIES= 1 MONSTER STUDENT NIGHT!

TAKING PLACE AT CANDY STRIPE ON THE 30TH, TICKETS ARE ONLY £1 LEAVING PLENTY OF MONEY FOR A DRINK OR FIVE, ALONG WITH FREE FACE AND BODY PAINT MEANS IT PROMISES TO BE A FUN NIGHT.

LETSDISKO – LAUNCH PARTY! ON OCTOBER 1ST THE UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER STUDENT’S UNION IS INTRODUCING A NEW LOOK TO THEIR WEEKLY NIGHT AT THE O2 ACADEMY, LETSDISKO! GET READY FOR A MAIN ROOM PARTY FEATURING A SPECTACULAR AUDIO-VISUAL SHOWCASE AND THE BIGGEST HITS OF THE NOUGHTIES!

THE LE3 MADNESS EVENTS TEAM ARE ON THE BALL WITH RAVES FROM THE 22ND – 24TH; THE TEAM ALREADY HAVE A GOOD REPUTATION, AND A FEW OF THEIR MOST SUCCESSFUL RAVES WILL BE MAKING A RETURN (‘NO MANNERS’ 22ND, ‘AMNESIA’ 23RD). ‘THE FRESHER’S INITIATION’, AN ACS RAVE, WILL BE ON THE 24TH.

A LIST A SUITED AND BOOTED ‘DRESS TO IMPRESS’ AFFAIR WILL BE AT ‘CANDY STRIPE’ ON 26TH OF SEPTEMBER, SO IF A MORE SOPHISTICATED EVENING IS YOUR TYPE OF THING THEN THIS MIGHT JUST BE FOR YOU

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WHERE’S BEST FOR FRESHERS WEEK IN LEICESTER? The What’s On guide on what not to miss! What’s On Guide to Leicester Freshers 2014! BY: Bola Adisa and Cavelle Simpson

Team DMU Bonkerz Bar Crawl Bonanza

The infamous DMU Bonkerz Bar Crawl allows 3000+ students to sample the sights and sounds of Leicester night life, no other Freshers’ event will allow you to socialise, drink, and dance the night away in 15 Top Bars and 2 Exciting Nightclubs.

“I Love Mondays... in The City’s Biggest Venue” Club Republic’s busiest night of the week boasts a huge 5 room venue, with music to suit all tastes and 6 bars to choose from. Kick-start your Freshers’ week the right way, 3000 students + 2 Universities= 1 Monster Student Night!

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A suited and booted ‘dress to impress’ affair will be at ‘Candy Stripe’ on 26th of September, so if a more sophisticated evening is your type of thing then this might just be for you

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taking place at Candy Stripe on the 30th, tickets are only £1 leaving plenty of money for a drink or five, along with free face and body paint means it promises to be a fun night.

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Events team are on the ball with raves from the 22nd – 24th; the team already have a good reputation, and a few of their most successful raves will be making a return (‘No Manners’ 22nd, ‘Amnesia’ 23rd). ‘The Fresher’s Initiation’, an ACS rave, will be on the 24th.

LETSDISKO LAUNCH PARTY!

On October 1st the University of Leicester Student’s Union is introducing a new look to their weekly night at the O2 Academy, LETSDISKO! Get ready for a Main Room party featuring a spectacular audio-visual showcase and the biggest hits of the Noughties!

Lethal Bizzle DENCH PARTY

On Saturday 4th, The University of Leicester’s Freshers’ Week is being taken over by their ‘I Love RNB – Lethal Bizzle DENCH PARTY’! The Mobo award winners are performing a 45 minute set along with the best hits of RNB, Hip Hop and more!

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KIM’S KRYING GAME KIM KARDASHIAN WEST was reduced to tears when she had to babysit her sister’s kids. The 33-year-old star agreed to look after her older sibling Kourtney’s two children, Mason, four, and Penelope, two, while also caring for her own 14-monthold daughter North - her child with husband Kanye West. Kim admits she struggled to care for all three kids and was “crying” at the end of the day when she finally got them all in bed. During an appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ - which aired on September 9th - she revealed: “I just went to San Diego to give my pregnant sister a break. “I took care of my niece, nephew, and my daughter. To bathe them - all three - feed them, get them in their pyjamas and down for bed, I was literally crying!” Kim added: “It was so hard, three kids. I don’t know how my mom did it with six.” Kim’s emotional babysitting experience has made her think twice about her previous wish to have a large family. She admitted: “I’ll go for two, but then again I have so many siblings and I love it, they’re my best friends and I would love that for my kids. So I’m going to do two and see how it goes. I don’t think [I’d have] six, but maybe three or four - I go back and forth.” As well as Kim and Kourtney their mother Kris Jenner also has son Rob and daughter Khloe from her marriage to their late father Robert Kardashian and daughters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner from her relationship with estranged husband Bruce Jenner.

Never, ever, ever... GETTING A DATE? TAYLOR SWIFT has not been on a date since she split from Harry Styles. The ‘Trouble’ singer has been involved in numerous high-profile relationships since breaking into the pop industry, including romances with Joe Jonas, John Mayer and Jake Gyllenhaal, but Swift, 24, says she’s not seen anybody since she split from Harry of One Direction. Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, she explained: “[I] have not gone on a date. People are going to feel sorry for me when you write that. But it’s true.” Taylor says that one reason why she has consciously avoided dating was because she felt that she was making

PUPPIES FOR PRINCES? 200 BRITAIN’S PRINCE HARRY reportedly wants a puppy for his birthday. The 29-year-old royal is set to celebrate his 30th birthday on September 15th and although he’ll be receiving £10million from his late mother, Princess Diana’s estate and her wedding dress on the day, it’s been reported he also has his eye on a much fluffier present. A royal source told MyDaily that the

Prince “wants a Labrador puppy and that’s what he has asked for.” Perhaps seeing his brother and sisterin-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - who have 14-month-old son Prince George together - so happy with their cocker spaniel Lupo has inspired the Prince to get a pet of his own. Meanwhile, Duchess Catherine, her sister Pippa Middleton and Harry’s pal Guy Pelly are said to be planning a bash

to celebrate his milestone birthday and will be serving Harry-themed cocktails. A friend of the Prince told Royal Watch: “Harry will want a big party, so the drinks will be flowing.” Before the party starts, however, Harry will be treated to a meal with 30 of his closest friends and family and Catherine will reportedly be cooking up his favourite dishes of Beef Wellington, Fish Pie and Eton Mess for dessert.

too many headlines for that reason. She explained: “I’m just not comfortable providing that kind of entertainment anymore. I don’t like seeing slide shows of guys I’ve apparently dated. “I don’t like giving comedians the opportunity to make jokes about me at awards shows. I don’t like it when headlines read ‘Careful, Bro, She’ll Write a Song About You,’ because it trivializes my work.” The ‘Love Story’ hitmaker added: “And most of all, I don’t like how all these factors add up to build the pressure so high in a new relationship that it gets snuffed out before it even has a chance to start.”

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BELIEBING ‘This Is How I Do’ IN BETTER BEHAVIOUR Katy Perry is planning to write a tell-all book. The ‘This Is How We Do’ hitmaker has reportedly been oﬀered a number of multi-million dollar book deals from American publishers who are convinced her story will be a worldwide hit.

IN ADDITION to the breakdown of her marriage to Russell Brand - whom she split from in 2011, 14 months after they tied the knot - they’re also hoping she’ll spill the beans on her other high profile relationships with John Mayer and Gym Class Heroes star Travie McCoy. They also believe stories about her childhood would make for great reading as the queen of pop was brought up in a strict Christian family and was initially trying to make it as a gospel singer before becoming a household name with hits such as ‘I Kissed A Girl’ and ‘California Gurls’. A source said: “Her story and relationships are fascinating to many people in America, from her pop fans, Christian groups and star-loving book readers.”

Katy is reported to have been worried that Russell was going to open up about their sex life in a book of his own after he refused to agree to a gagging order in their divorce papers. However, he’s now shelved plans for a third instalment of his ‘My Booky Wook’ autobiography series. A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “Katy thought that Russell was going to tell all about what they got up to in the bedroom ... However, now the boot is on the other foot because Katy is being offered deals to come out and present her version of events. “She wasn’t very kind to Russell when she spoke about him after the split and with her star at such a meteoric height, publishers expect her to be a best seller.”

JUSTIN BIEBER is reportedly seeing a therapist. The 20-year-old singer is allegedly seeing a £600-an-hour Los Angeles shrink, John Kenyon, to help control his impulsive behaviour following multiple run ins with the law - which left him facing charges of assault and drag racing - earlier this year. A source told The Daily Star newspaper: “Kenyon’s treating Justin in person, when possible, then over Skype when he’s away. Sometimes they even have more than one session a day.” Despite the sought-after therapist’s hectic schedule, the ‘Boyfriend’ hitmaker used his celebrity status to skip a lengthy waiting list of patients and is said to be enjoying the sessions. The source added: “Kenyon’s so booked up he doesn’t normally take on new

clients but Justin used his name to skip the three-year waiting list. “It’s too soon to tell if it’s having a positive eﬀect , but the fact that Justin has kept it up and passed the ﬁrst batch of sessions speaks volumes. “If he hates something he’s not normally the kind of person to stick it out.” It is thought Justin was encouraged to participate in the sessions by his mother Pattie Mallette, 39, who has become increasingly worried that his erratic behaviour will be damaging to his career. The source explained: “His mum Pattie suggested he should give it a go. “She’s constantly worried he’ll do something that will ruin everything he’s worked for. And he adores his mum so he agreed to do it for her.”

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R.I.P FRANKIE KNUCKLES THE PASSING of Frankie Knuckles earlier this year marked an end of an era for house music. In April, musos mourned as the unexpected death of Frankie Knuckles hit the headlines. Frankie dubbed “The godfather of house music” died at his home in Chicago aged 59 following complications to Type II diabetes. Despite his career being cut short he leaves behind a musical legacy that will have generations to come cutting shapes. The Grammy-winning DJ and producer started his career in the early 1970‘s as a disco DJ at The Warehouse in Chicago. It was his experimental style that would later become known as house, a genre which would inspire dance acts such as Daft Punk to take to the decks. Frankie’s career went from strength to strength, with chart topping tracks such as “Your Love” and “The Whistle Song”. He also began produce records for the likes of Madonna, Whitney Houston and Depeche Mode. In 2004, then Illinois state senator, Barack Obama dubbed August 25th Frankie Knuckles Day and re-named the street where the Warehouse once stood, Frankie Knuckles Way. In 2005, he was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame. However three years later, he developed diabetes which would lead to having his foot amputated. But this didn’t stop Frankie, who played gigs right up until two days before his death. But what made Knuckles stand apart from the rest was that he understood how to make it happen on the dance floor, sometimes referred to as the “priest of the dancefloor”. Only time will tell who will step up to the decks next.

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REVIEWS

ALBUM REVIEW

NEW EYES CLEAN BANDIT

2014 has been the year of Clean Bandit! After having the UK’s fastest-selling single of 2014 so far with their chart-topping anthem “Rather Be”, they also completed a hugely successful UK tour and a massively varied festival season across the UK and around the world. Their new album New Eyes has a multitude of tunes such as “Mozart’s House”, “Extraordinary”, “Come Over”, “A&E” and “Heart on Fire” and with their signature mix of classical music and garage pop they have managed to hit new heights with their album. ‘Extraordinary’ is a excellently executed mix of percussion beats, while ‘Mozart’s House’ manages to take a sample of the composer’s String Quartet No. 21 and then magically turns it into an impressive house rave within seconds and newly released single ‘Come Over’ was one of the biggest

hits of summer 2014. The album manages to layer classical music over beats and at the same time incorporates many different textures and influences across the 13-track album and their decision to collaborate with largely unknown artists had added more flare to the album, than cashing in which in turn turns the album in to a massively successful varied collection. However, even though the album is mostly successful in its approach, they do have a few tracks that closely touch on annoying. The repetitive hook of ‘Telephone Banking’ slips into annoying half way through and even the album named track ‘New Eyes’ is too long-winded.

RATING: 5/5

THE ROUND UP: To Me, Her Hips Don’t Lie SHAKIRA IS expecting another son. The ‘She Wolf’ singer announced last month she is pregnant with her second child with soccer star Gerard Piqué. Now Shakira’s mother Nidia and father William have revealed she is carrying a brother for her 19-month-old son Milan. Her parents told Hola! magazine: “We’re very happy. She’s having another baby boy - a playmate for Milan.” Although they now the sex of their next grandchild, Nidia and William do not know what Shakira and Gerard plan to call their next baby. They added: “We don’t know anything about names yet.” Shakira confirmed the happy news in a magazine interview and on her Twitter page telling her millions of followers: “Yes, we are expecting our second baby!! Thank you all for your well wishes!” Shakira, 37, has previously stated she’d like to have a huge family with Gerard, 27, with her dream being to have enough kids for her

own soccer side. She previously said: “If it weren’t because of my music projects, I would be pregnant already. I would love to have eight or nine kids

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WILL YOUNG has started selling his old clothes online. The ‘Jealousy’ singer has launched an online fashion website with friends, selling old items of clothing alongside a selection of new items. Despite his estimated £12.5 million fortune, the 35-year-old star has been clearing out his wardrobe to get rid of his unwanted items on the virtual retailer, My Vintage Journey. He tweeted: “My website http://myvintagejourney.com is live!!!! Hats in all colours, vintage and 2nd hand clothes and bits and pieces! More stuff to come (sic)” Fans of the singer - who won the inaugural series of the ITV singing competition ‘Pop Idol’ in 2002 - can purchase a variety of items from vintage waistcoats to Alexander McQueen high top sneakers, with several items previously being owned by the ‘Leave Right Now’ crooner. Will informed his 191,000 followers on Twitter that the most popular items are, in

fact, not his unwanted garments, but knitted beanie hats which are being sold on the site for £15 each. The website features a handwritten ‘About Us’ page which reads: “Here our team finds treasures. Treasures to wear, treasures to look at, treasures to give and/or keep for yourself! “Our aim is to focus on quality. Found clothes, accessories and little gems are our passion. We all have day to day jobs and we all come together to discover stuff we want to pass on to you.”

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We sit down with the fabulous Frankie Bridge of The Saturdays ahead of their Greatest Hits Tour WHAT ARE THE REASONS BEHIND HAVING A GREATEST HITS TOUR NOW AND NOT AT THE END OF YOUR CAREER?

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WHEN YOU STARTED YOUR JOURNEY IN THE MUSIC WORLD DID YOU THINK YOU WOULD BE DOING SOMETHING LIKE THIS SEVEN YEARS DOWN THE LINE?

No, definitely not. I don’t think we ever thought we would have that many singles and definitely not enough to make a greatest hits album so it is a great achievement for us as a group.

WAS IT HARD TO PICK THE TRACKS THAT MADE UP YOUR GREATEST HITS ALBUM? No it wasn’t hard at all as this tour and album were planned at the right time so we could fit all our singles on so we didn’t have to pick and choose. There are also three new songs on there to provide a little treat to the fans.

WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE MOMENTS OF YOUR CAREER TO DATE? Getting to perform at Wembley was a big moment for all of us as we all grew up in London so that was a special moment. On top of that, getting to do the Comic Relief single was a great achievement for us because so many massive artists have done it before us.

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND CHANGE ANYTHING FROM OVER YOUR CAREER WHAT WOULD IT BE? We have had some awful outfits! When you look back and think ‘what was I thinking’ with some of the clothes we wore but I guess it is all part of growing up and it gives everyone else a chance for a little laugh.

CAN YOU PUT INTO WORDS WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE COME THIS FAR AND TO HAVE SOLD OVER FIVE MILLION RECORDS AND HAD FOUR TOP TEN ALBUMS? No, not really! We have surpassed anything we could ever have managed to achieve and it is weird looking back and seeing how much has changed over seven years. We have achieved so much, when it’s actually happening you don’t realise what you are doing. With the Greatest Hits album coming out we have been able to look back and really take in what we have done.

WE KNOW THIS ISN’T THE END FOR THE SATURDAYS, BUT IF YOU COULD LOOK FURTHER AHEAD WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE FINISHING GOAL FOR THE GROUP? We want to keep going as long as possible especially whilst we are still enjoying it which we are at the moment. Everyone still gets on really well and we have still managed to get to do everything as a band as well as individually. There is no real end in sight at the moment.

WHICH CITIES DO YOU LOVE PLAYING THE MOST? We have found the further North you go the louder everyone gets and that is always really fun. The good thing about going on tour is you never really know what you are going to get. We are doing the same show every night but it does change as the crowds are different and are up for it in different ways.

WHEN YOU BEGAN YOUR MUSIC CAREERS DID YOU DO ANY UNIVERSITY GIGS? We did tons of University gigs all the time when we were starting out. They were always really good as they all came throughout Fresher weeks which were a good laugh as everyone was drunk and really enjoying themselves.

WHO WOULD BE THE DREAM BAND/ARTIST TO COLLABORATE WITH? It would have been wicked to do something with the Spice Girls back in the day just because as girls growing up they were who we idolised.

ANY PLANS TO RETURN TO THE UNITED STATES AFTER ACHIEVING WHAT YOU DID WHEN YOU WERE OVER THERE LAST YEAR? There are no current plans to return there anytime soon due to a number of reasons. We have three children, husbands and long term boyfriends throughout the group and we are real home girls as well. We really like being in England, we might go back to the US because we enjoyed every minute of it whilst we were over there, but we plan on spending more time here now.

WHAT’S THE FUNNIEST STORY YOU HAVE FROM YOUR TIME TOURING THE WORLD? Me and Rochelle dressed up as a horse once and went and mingled in the audience before our show started one night. We took photos with fans which was a good laugh for us as none of them realised it was us two in the costume.

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TECHNOLOGIC PHIL HAMILTON

TECHNOLOGY EDITOR

GADGETS This month: PHONES WE ALL KNOW Apple are a bunch of B******ds when it comes to putting out iPhone upgrades every five minutes to iScrew our bank accounts. We’re now on iPhone model 246S, and despite a battery life that can only be described as S***, Apple have been the world champion of smartphones for years... But since Steve Jobs popped off to tech heaven a lot of other contenders have sprung up ready take the iPhone’s title. So who could become the new champ? Phil ‘The Hammer’ Hamilton is stepping in the ring to bash about the

best of the rest to see which can batter Apple. Maybe it’s time for us all to grow the balls to leave iPhones behind. Beyond the upgrades you feel forced to keep up with, don’t go into an Apple store if you want to keep cash in your account. Their sales reps wandering around holding little handsets will have you owing £2,000 before you know it. Here’s the other choices to give Tim Cook a boot in the stones. And if you don’t know who he is, look it up. On your iPhone.

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HTC ONE (M8)

Available from htc.com / RRP: £549.99 YES, IT’S PRICEY, but this is the handset that would lure me into ditching the iPhone. Like a top of the range of sports car it looks stunning, and what’s under the hood is just as impressive. I love the curved design of the aluminium body and the five-inch, full HD 1080x1920 pixel screen is perfect for watching films, TV and surfing the web. Its in-built Blink Feed news channel is brilliantly executed, pooling the best news from all over the world and web. You can also add any RSS feed you want and any social media posts. When you get into this feature you’ll find it hard to stay away. Battery life is very impressive for a phone that does so much and although the camera is only 4 megapixels the HTC One’s Duo Camera system (basically it has a depth sensor for clarity) means you can take amazing photos. And with the Dimension Plus feature you can make your images 3D. And in case you’ve forgotten, it still makes – and receives – phonecalls. TOP-RATED

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Available from ee.co.uk / RRP: £99

SAMSUNG GALAXY K ZOOM Available from mobiles.co.uk / RRP: £399.95

AT FIRST this feels like a camera that thinks it’s a phone. It’s bulky in the hand due to the fact it has an optical lens that extends to 24mm. But what a camera – 10xoptical zoom with 20.7 megapixels BSI CMOS sensor. It really gives the best digital cameras on the market a run for their money. Let’s be honest, everyone’s taking pics and bloody selfies on phones anyway, so who carries a camera round with them? The rest of the handset is still very impressive – 4G, 1280x720 screen (almost full HD, although occasionally it can seem a bit fuzzy) with Android installed. Not as good as its stable mate the Galaxy S5 but still a very decent bit of kit. RATING

YOU WANT A SMARTPHONE but don’t fancy shelling out the best part of £500? Well, with the EE Kestrel you don’t have to. At just £99 it’s the cheapest smartphone on the market and still comes with 4G. Of course it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles and processing power of its more expensive and well-known rivals but, honestly, for this price, who cares? It’s fast to browse the web (you can stream Netflix very nicely) because of EE’s unique double-speed 4G network, the battery seems to last forever, it’s Android-loaded, the 5 megapixel camera has an LED flash and user-friendly camera app that works better in daylight than at night (but then maybe you shouldn’t be pulling out your phone every five minutes in the pub to take pics of yourself having a great time instead of drinking. You twats.) It doesn’t have a true HD screen and blahblahblah. I’m getting sick of listing all this bullshit for things that were invented to send texts and take calls. But basically, I like this no-nonsense smartphone. If I was being whimsical I’d say it’s the Ronseal of the market. It does what it says on the tin. It isn’t a rip-off. And its battery – unlike the Apple iCuntS – lasts longer than the length of two PornHub clips. RATING

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PREVIEW: WWE 2K15

‘It’s boring and irritating when you see players flying through the air like armour-clad birds from the slow-motion bits of The Matrix’

Last year 2K Sports acquired the much sought-after WWE license and a year on from the excellent WWE 2K14 we are just a couple of months away from their next matt-slamming effort. Although WWE ‘Superman’ John Cena is the cover star, the most exciting piece of news we’ve had from 2K is that wrestling legend Sting (pity his name is stained by that tantric numpt) is to be a playable character for the first time ever in a WWE game – if you pre-order.For those of you not aware why this is exciting I’ll tell you why. Sting is considered one the greatest wrestlers of all time but has never wrestled for the biggest wrestling company, instead cementing his legacy in the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance – I hate typing out the full meanings of acronyms, FFS, but I will so noone can whinge they

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don’t understand these wrestling terms – even though you should), WCW (World Championship Wrestling and the company that nearly put WWE – World Wrestling Entertainment – out of business in the mid to late ’90s) and most recently TNA (Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling.) This is a BIG deal. Sting’s appearance is believed to be part of the rumoured Attitude-era mode which will allow players to relive the greatest matches from the Monday Night Wars in the ’90s from both WWE and WCW. Other game types expected to be included are an updated Universe mode which allows you to book your own WWE shows and pay-per-view extravaganzas. There’s also said to a revamped WrestleMania mode where you recreate the biggest matches in the show’s history. Other confirmed playable characters include current super-stars such as Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan as well as a host of legends such as Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Honky Tonk Man and Sycho Sid Eudy. I personally can’t wait for this game and got so excited writing this I decided to don Lycra pants and bodyslam all of my kids on the floor. As The Hulkster would say, “Whatcha gonna do when WWE2K15 runs wild on you!” Drink a long, tall glass of shut up juice and get playing. OUT: OCTOBER 31 ON PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 3, XBOX ONE, XBOX 360 AND PC.

DESTINY: BETA IF YOU’RE INTO YOUR GAMES then Destiny will have been on your radar for some time. ‘ve been all over this heart-pumping, adrenaline shot in the heart first-person shooter – arguably the most exciting release of the year. It includes all the best tricks of the genre but creates something unique to provide a gaming experience not easily forgotten. To put it simply it’s the dogs’ bollocks. I’m sure most of you reading this will be familiar with the Halo games that made the Xbox and Xbox 360 must-have consoles, and it is Bungie, the developer behind that blockbuster series, who are responsible for Destiny. Yes, once you get a few hours into playing some of the similarities between the two titles become apparent but these are a good thing – the way grenades are wielded owe a special thank you to the Master Chief. Destiny is set in our solar system in the future after a cataclysmic event has changed the course of Earth and you play as one of the “Guardians” of the last city on the battered planet. As well as being able to shoot, kill and maim on Earth you can also explore the ancient ruins of our solar system – grab a gun you galactic gangster – we’re shooting up Venus. The story mode really is engrossing and your quest to reclaim what was lost in mankind’s Golden Age is as compelling as any sci-fi movie. Halo veterans will know the online mode was really sensational. You could customise your Spartan to suit your wishes but there were limits to what you could change. Well, Bungie has brought us a limitless character-customisation game here. There is a limit to what I have time to change on a character (or be bothered to.) Those of you yet to get hitched or fill your house with screaming snot-spewing mini-me’s will be able to spend your ample free time customising away in the style of role-playing games. The way you can play online has changed too. If you so wish you can play the story mode with the online community – which if you’re unlucky will be packed with loads of whiny Americans. As well as the Solo or Co-operative story (and special mention for the cinematic sequences which are a revolution in game development as there is virtually no loss of graphics from game-

play mode), other online game modes include Strike, Crucible and Tower. Tower is less of a mode but more of an area where you can hang out with other players to forge alliances, create special forces and upgrade guns and items. What is very appealing about the game is that it is very easy to jump into and start playing and it soon draws you into the beautifully rendered world. It also isn’t the type of game where you will die

over and over again which for me just becomes fucking annoying. I really have just one minor gripe with Destiny and that is how your character jumps (as I said – minor. But I’m still going to gripe about it.) I know it’s dull as shit to quibble about ingame physics but your Guardian just jumps too bloody high and takes too long to land. It’s boring and irritating when you see players flying through the air like armour-clad birds from the slow-motion bits of The Matrix. Regardless of my jumping angst this is a musthave title. And the world agrees. Almost 5 million people played the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 Betas – so, and I never thought I’d say this, go and join everyone else. They’re right on this one.

RATING: 5/5 (TESTED ON PS4 BETA) AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 9 ON PLAYSTATION 4, PLAYSTATION 3, XBOX ONE AND XBOX 360.

PREVIEW: PROJECT SPARK MICROSOFT’S GAME-CHANGING ‘GAME MAKER’ title will hit shelves in October and I’ve been getting to grips with the good and the bad aspects of the title. The premise of Project Spark is that you create 3-D worlds in which you are boundless in what you want to create. Basically you can make the game you dreamed to make, but never had the power to do so. In Project Spark you have a terrain which you can sculpt and mould into a complex world. You can add your choice of foliage and animals, and make an environment like no other. Want to get Robin Hood to fight a giant overlord of Planet Piñata? Then you’re in luck. Just pop it in there. It’s like playing a god. You have logic too. A game would not be fun if

it had no va-va-voom. That’s why things need to have “scripts”. Project Spark is very close to real-life game development where you use ‘what if statements’ and so many more complexities I was never arsed to do a computer science degree to learn. Project Spark is complex in scripting logic which is so simple to learn it really does set up the average gamer up for programming in the future. Then comes the bad bit... Project Spark is too similar to the original IP of this genre of play, create, share, Little Big Planet which is due for another sequel this year. Project Spark is enthusiastic in its premise and of course it’s aimed more at teens and adults, but it’s going to be in the shadow of Little Big Planet unless the users get to grips with all the options Spark allows.

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The story all starts with a night out in Manchester. Walking home with friends, he spots a roadside bin with its front hatch open, a very rare sight and one that he could not refuse taking advantage of. Now would be a good time to add that memorable stories don’t come without friends there to witness them or in this case be the reason behind the incident. As Robin climbed inside the open hatch his housemates, who were slightly tipsy, kicked the door closed as a joke. Now the victim might well say he would have done the same to them if they were in that position but unfortunately for Robin the door to the bin automatically locked. The rescue mission was now on.

the judgement. Of course, there are certain drawbacks to having that many sexual partners. Indeed, if you’re plagued by an itchy, burning sensation, then you might be studying in Nottingham, where gonorrhoea’s truly gone viral, or Birmingham, which tops our metaphorical league table for chlamydia in 18-25s. Of course, the real question is how much it costs to get a drink. There are lots of figures floating around, but the same HSBC report that declared Leicester the cheapest university in the country also declared that Leeds was the cheapest place to drink, with five pints of beer or two bottles of wine costing only £12. But who’re the biggest drinkers? It’s not a cheap city, by any means, but that honor goes to Bath. According to the most recent University Drinking League Table by Student Beans, Bath Spa students drink a liver-melting 26.3 units of alcohol a week on average. For reference, the Department of Health recommends that men drink no more than 21 units a week, and women no more than 14. Newcastle has been crowned as one of the UK’s leading tourist attractions. Sure, it’s a beautiful city - but time and time again, what people return for is the city’s nightlife. In fact, Tripadvisor users have voted Newcastle as the seventh best place for nights out in the world.

“We kicked the door closed and it stuck! We’ve all tried pulling the door at the same and we’ve tried tipping it,” Robin’s friend Jack Tame can be heard saying on the video. With their efforts coming up short, they didn’t know what else to do other than call the fire brigade. Cat’s stuck in trees is the usual joke task that fire fighters are linked with but students stuck in bins takes that to a whole new level. With his friends laughing on and Robin shaking hands with people outside of the bin, the firemen arrived. Like any good rescue service they knew exactly what was needed for the job straight away. Producing a little tool from their truck, they opened the bin with ease much to the delight of Robin. Finally able to stand up again, Robin’s first act was to give his rescuers a big hug to say thanks for their efforts. And now his ordeal has realised instant fame as his video has hit the internet ensuring his embarrassing story will be remembered by more than just a select few friends. Unfortunately for Robin (and possibly for the image of students across the land), that isn’t the only story of a student getting stuck in an object in recent time. And this American student’s ordeal saw him stuck in something much stranger than a bin on the side of a street. Tubingen, Germany was the setting for another firefighter rescue, 22 of them required to remove a student from 32-ton stone vagina. Yes you read that right as outside Tubingen University’s institute for microbiology and virology stands a sculpture that artist Fernando de la Jara reveals is meant to signify ‘the gateway to the world’. However, one student decided it would be a good idea (for whatever reason but I hope it was a dare) to jump inside the artwork, only to get himself stuck. A few adjustments and not long later, the student was free, accompanied by a story he won’t want to be telling his family anytime soon. University is a time for embarrassing stories to take place that you hope will never see the light of day. But at least we can rest safely in the knowledge that no matter what we do in our time away from home, there are always people out there that go the extra mile to make sure our embarrassing moments don’t seem as bad.

...but at least he wasn’t this guy...

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ADVICE

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NO-NONSENSE ADVICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Second Year: We’re not Freshers Anymore Job Hunting For Final Year

Students DANIEL ROBBINS

Coming to the end of your ﬁnal year? Worrying about how to put yourself in the best possible position to walk out into a job? Then fear no more as we have compiled a list of some of the best tips to get onto the job ladder, but with a twist. Anyone can tell you to get experience, to be punctual or to have your CV in order. But what can you do to set yourself apart from the rest? Look no further than these three handy tips below!

1 AS YOUR UNIVERSITY OPENS its floodgates to another wave of Freshers that are young, dumb and full of the joys of spring, second year students prepare to face a different reality. This year actually counts towards your degree so it’s time to shake off your bad first year habits if you want a degree classification that doesn’t share its name with a South African bishop. Firstly, you actually have to attend lectures this year. We’ve all been guilty of skipping lectures after telling ourselves “it’s only one lecture – I’ll catch up” although we never do! You can be almost certain your lecturer will be wearing those beige trousers but you can’t be certain of what important information he is going to share with you so force yourself out of bed and go!

Secondly, writing that 4000 word essay the night before the deadline on a heart-attack inducing concoction of Red Bull and ProPlus is no longer going to cut it. You need to plan and organise your coursework more so than your nights out this year. Thirdly, you need to find out where the library is. Note – it’s not in the Student Union’s bar. It’s alright to enjoy your life (you’re not a third year quite yet!) but make sure you’re actually doing the reading and studying as you’ll find it difficult to blag your way through second year. Finally, you must of course develop a hatred of Freshers as they waltz around uni without a care in the world!

CLUB DRUG CLINIC LAURA RAPHAELS

Taking drugs is nothing GBL is used to clean car wheel

trims, however if ingested it can give a high similar to alcohol and increase sex drive. It is a colourless and tasteless liquid that can be swallowed or injected. Withdrawal symptoms can last up to 15 days after the last dose, and it is easy to OD on GBL as there is not much difference in the amount required to get high or slip into a coma.

MEPHEDRONE, branded

meow meow by the media, is a stimulant that can give a similar high to amphetamines such as speed and ecstasy. It is a white powder that can be swallowed, injected or snorted and the effects last for about an hour. When the drug first emerged on the internet dealers marketed it as “plant food” or “bath salts” to get around the law, however it was made illegal in 2010. Some users refer to it as meph, but should not be confused with meth.

NITROUS OXIDE, more

commonly known as laughing gas, can give a relaxed and euphoric feeling when inhaled. It is not illegal and users have taken to openly inhaling the gas using balloons, however local authorities have started to seize canisters from users distributing or taking the drug in public places. There is a concern users believe it is a safe legal high, without acknowledging that it can cause oxygen deprivation resulting in loss of blood pressure, fainting and heart attacks.

BE MEMORABLE If you get the chance to do work experience in your respective ﬁeld don’t just turn up and just get by every day. Do something memorable! Pitch ideas to your boss and leave them at the end of a week remembering you by something out of the ordinary that you did for them. Add your quirky experiences where you have shown leadership or another crucial quality to your CV as well to make your piece of paper stand out from the rest.

BUILD CONTACTS A rather straight forward one but an important factor nonetheless. A follow on from the point above, if you make yourself memorable more people will take notice of you in the work place. Don’t be a shrinking violet, shake as many hands, get as many names and contacts as humanly possible in a week, you never know when they could come in handy.

BE PERSISTENT Continuing on from building contacts, you need to keep in touch with them in numerous ways. Drop them an email every couple of weeks, drop into the oﬃce where they work or give them a call. It may seem like you are being annoying but employers like someone who is proactive and all these points show you are just that.

First Class Honours Closer Than You Think DANIEL ROBBINS

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First Class Honours! What an achievement that can be after three or four years of hard work. But that is just what is needed; hard work. It isn’t going to come easy. Luckily for you there are some tips to follow to make the achievement more manageable. The first point you need to consider is that you can’t just wait until the last year to work hard as you won’t achieve what you are hoping for. That’s not to say you have to live in the library and not go out during every year at University, you just need to strike the right balance. You have to break down your hard work over your entire course. If you manage good grades in year one, work will become easier in the years to follow. It is simple really. Planning for your final grade come graduation begins in the first year. Getting into good habits early on is a must so whatever the exam, class test or coursework you do, aim to get the best grade you can! The feedback you get from your work, alongside the grades, are brilliant indicators early on as to where you are in University based tests. From there you have two or three years to improve and gradually work your way up to getting firsts on mock tests. So there you have it, preparation is key and if you get in to good habits early on, First Class Honours could be closer than you think!

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RELATIONSHIPS:

Are you about to go all the way? LAURA RAPHAEL

PICTURE CREDIT SHUTTERSTOCK

There are two types of long distance relationships at university. One that makes university ever better and one that turns you into Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City. Suddenly you are a paranoid wreck, stalking their social media into the small hours and wondering just who is that girl in all your boyfriend’s pictures. And don’t worry the boys are just as possessive, even though they wouldn’t readily admit it. If you are currently faced with the long distance dilemma we have three relationship saving tips:

Communication:

You are going to be meeting a whole new group of people, getting to know a whole new city and perhaps toasting this with a drink or two. Not to rades, are rsity based mention the information overload from lectures. e and gradu- But don’t get too caught up in your new life that you forget to keep in touch with your other half. in to good you think!

Hanging out:

This is especially important if they are not going to university, they will start to feel that they are not part of your life and once that thought process begins, the drifting apart starts. Don’t forget to have a laugh, relationships are fun not a chore. Make them a part of your new routine, plan weekends together just don’t squander your train fare in the SU beforehand.

Work at it:

Over the next three years you and your other half are going to change. You can grow together but this is something you need to work on and more importantly never give up on.

Don’t Put the

STD in STuD PAIGE WILLIAMS

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Uni is a time for having fun but just make sure it’s good, clean fun. Remember you came to uni to get a degree, not an STD. SEX IS CLEANER WITH A PACKAGED WIENER. If you’re not 100 per cent certain about where your sexual partner has been then it’s always best to be on the safe side. Sex with a condom/femidom might not feel as good as skin-on-skin but catching chlamydia feels a lot worse. Also, DO NOT open them with your teeth. You may have seen it in a ﬁlm and you may think that it’s sexy (it’s not), but doing this could cause you to break or tear the latex so just open it with your hands like a civilised human being instead of a sex-crazed animal. ORAL SEX ISN’T SAFE SEX. STD’s can still be transmitted through oral sex but the risk is reduced by the use of a condom or dental dam. You might be put oﬀ as this can make the act less enjoyable but nobody will want to kiss you after if you’ve got gonorrhoea on your face. If you still aren’t sold then google facial herpes - it’s not good. CHECK YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF. Not all STDs have visible symptoms so don’t just assume you’re STD-free because nothing’s oozing or hurting. If you do have unprotected sex, be sure to visit your local sexual health clinic for a screening. It’s easy, quick, and free and they’ve seen it all before.

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MY MONEY

IMPARTIAL, EXPERT ADVICE

Peter Jones

How to budget your money

FROM STUDENT TO MENTOR

LAURA RAPHAEL

DANIEL ROBBINS

Your student loan is probably not only the biggest amount of money you have ever seen but someone has just given it to you. Not to mention, as part of your student bank account you are now the proud owner of an overdra and possibly even a credit card. First of all, don’t get too excited. You are going to have to pay it all back, with interest. But you can make that money go a long way and there are money saving apps, free ones at that.

mySuperList

You’ll probably only appreciate this when you are eating pasta everyday, but to save you to getting to that point, mySuperList enables you not only to draw up a shopping list, but it will tell you how much you should expect to fork out for it and which is the cheapest supermarket to go to.

Vouchercloud

Come deadline day you’ll want to treat yourself and here is how to do it on the cheap. Vouchercloud uses GPS technology to root out all the deals and discounts going in your area. All you have to do is select the ones you like the look off and download them straight to your phone.

OnTrees

You know it has got bad when instead of checking your bank balance you simply pray that the transaction goes through. Don’t. Set up a budget and OnTrees will then keep tabs on all your incomings and outgoings so you can see how closely you are sticking to it.

Coupon Queen Saves Thousands of Pounds Do you like to think of yourself as a bit of a bargain hunter? A super scrimper, perhaps? Well, Maddy Tooke from Essex is here to put you to shame. The 26-year-old student has managed to save over a whopping £22,000 a year by using coupons! Maddy Tooke first starting using coupons when she left her £22,000-a-year job in the army and began to worry about how her and her husband would survive on just one wage. The 26-year-old super saver said: “When I gave up my job to study sports I was really worried about giving up the lifestyle my husband and I had become used to. We didn’t live the life of luxury but we enjoyed meals out, liked to decorate the house and I enjoyed shopping. But when I started looking into ways to save money I couldn’t believe how easy it was. Now I can’t believe I ever paid full price for anything.” Some of Maddy’s greatest savings include booking an all-inclusive sevennight holiday to Ibiza for just over £300, decorating her bathroom for £8.85 and saving £120 a week on food! The ex-medic said she started by looking at her food bill which came to

PAIGE WILLIAMS

around £150 a week: “I was shocked and realised it was down to us not planning meals and further wasting money by buying what we fancied rather than what was on offer. I started by buying food in multibuys and freezing it.” “I also googled voucher codes for products and supermarkets and printed them to use at the checkout. By doing this I got our food bill down to £30 a week.” Maddy also signed up to a variety of different online groups and recommends Extreme Couponing. “Another one is Ten Ways to Have More Money as a Student without Working. People give each other lots of advice on brands which have good savings that month or websites with the best vouchers — it’s amazing how much is out there”. It looks like even the tightest of us could learn a trick or two from Maddy! Extreme Couponing here I come!

STUDENT

DEALS DANIEL ROBBINS

Freshers, you will soon learn that an NUS card is your best friend (if you don’t already know). If you haven’t got one then it is a must over the ﬁrst couple of weeks and here are three reasons why.

If those ﬁrst few weeks are too stressful for you, why not go on a holiday? Even better why not get £65 off already discounted holidays? Well by using your NUS card at Student Universe you can do just that and travel to places such as Paris, New York or Sydney. What could be better?

If you are looking for something closer to home, who doesn’t love money off food, and pizza in particular? Well with your card you can get a 40% discount off your food and drink at Pizza Hut all day Monday and Tuesday.

Finally, a little more boring than the other two but you have to stock up on the essentials. That’s why the 12.5% discount you get at Rymans stationery will be vital for all students, whether it be for note cards or anything else, this is one that will come in handy all the time.

Dragon’s Den is an iconic show. Whether you know all the Dragons oﬀ by heart or just watch the show thinking of crazy ideas you could pitch, it is a programme that most would know a lot about. However, the stories of the people sat in the chairs opposite are often not as well known. Take Peter Jones for example. His journey is definitely one worth following. An avid tennis player, he would help a coach at his local school teach tennis whilst he was on his summer breaks. After four years, he decided it was his time to turn coach, opening his own academy at the age of 16 showing his first move from student to mentor. Like any businessman he has had his lows, but where he is now is certainly not one of them. Employing more than 1,000 people and generating sales of more than £250 million in the companies he has interest in, the Dragon’s Den show is just the start of the array of talents Jones has. When he isn’t focusing on his business ventures, he is ensuring that a further line of entrepreneurs follow him into the field. With Peter Jones Enterprise Academy’s in Amsterdam and Manchester, Jones is backing up his myth that entrepreneurs are born and not made. The example of his success story is no better example and don’t expect him to be falling away at any point soon.

Dragon’s Den show is just the start of the array of talents Jones has.

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YOUR QUESTIONS: ANSWERED How To Spend Less on a Night Out

PAIGE WILLIAMS

NIGHTS OUT are expensive but they also come with the territory of being a university student so The University Paper has compiled a list of things you can do to save a few more pounds of your student loan. Drink at home before you go to the club. You can get a 70cl bottle of vodka for a tenner at Tesco. Yes, it might look and taste a bit like paint stripper, but student nights out aren’t about fancy drinks and hor d’oeuvres – they’re about getting drunk enough to tolerate the grungy dive that you plan on visiting later in the night. Don’t buy food on the way home. I know you usually crave carbs on your walk home, but food joints are risky places if you’re trying to save money. You go in with the intention to buy chips for a couple of quid and end up with a seven pound doner kebab which is bigger than your own head. You’re better off raiding the supermarket before you go out so you can commit a much cheaper carbocide when you return home. And you don’t have to sit on a cold bench trying to avoid eye contact with the homeless and shooing seagulls as you eat (or maybe you do, I don’t know how unlucky you were with your accommodation). Wear the same outfit you wore last time. Honestly, it’s fine. You’re going to get booze/food/sick (not necessarily your own or in that order) on it anyway, so why shell out for a nice new outfit that will just get ruined? The student population is very forgiving and if that hipster kid in your seminar can wear the same too-big jumper every week then you can go out wearing that top again (just make sure you wash it first).

Top Student Bank Account Options DANIEL ROBBINS

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ONE OF THE HOT topics before you join a University is what bank account to go with. Rather than looking at the freebies a bank might offer, the account with the largest interest free overdraft is where you should first look. Overdrafts are part and parcel of being a student and should be the main factor when you are choosing a bank. So which is the best bank to choose?

» SANTANDER - Best known for their adverts involved sports stars such as Jenson Button, Jessica Ennis and Rory McIl-

roy, Santander offer one of the best value student accounts. With a 0% overdraft of up to £1,500 and an added incentive of a four year 16-25 railcard, they are one of the first you should be looking at.

» HSBC - One of the highest overdrafts advertised plus some tasty incentives, HSBC is next in the pecking order. With a 0% overdraft of up to £3,000 dependent on credit score and a free £60 Amazon voucher upon sign up, they run Santander a close second in terms of value. They also don’t allow you spend beyond

your arranged overdraft, the only student account that does this which means you don’t risk huge overdrawn charges. Bonus!

» THE CO-OPERATIVE - Despite having their well aired problems, the Co-Operative bank do offer a good student account. They have up to a £2,000 interest free overdraft. not as high as some others, but more students have said that they get close to the full amount by the time they have finished. No freebies to talk of but remember it is all about the overdraft.

RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS EASIER THAN EVER BEFORE

Getting a job straight after University is the Holy Grail for all students, but what if you could guarantee yourself employment and be your own boss at the same time? Sounds brilliant doesn’t it. Many people don’t see it as a viable option after they have finished their studies but forming your own business is easier now than ever before. A quick search in google and there are plenty of sites where students can get loans in a bid to turn business ideas launched into fully operating businesses. Take Enterprise Inc for example. Their aim is to improve the entrepreneurial skills of students who have recently graduated or are in their final year of study. To do this they offer a number of bursary options dependent on eligibility. New businesses are vital for the economy and that is why there is so much help out there for budding young entrepreneurs. Enterprise Inc offers a potential £5,000 support package for students that are willing to pitch a business idea to them. Offers don’t just stop at Enterprise either! The government has their very own website dedicated to start up loans as do companies such as HSBC, Barclays and Virgin. Surely we have all had that one idea that we have wanted to try out and if you are really serious about

New businesses are vital for the economy and that is why there is so much help out there for budding young entrepreneurs.

setting up a business help is out there, you just have to know where to look. So dust off your suit, form an idea & pitch it to a company. You never know where you could end up!

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How not to poison yourself or your flatmates

Food safety might not be your top priority when you go to university but it is extremely useful to know all the rules and regulations prior to cooking either for just you or your housemate because at the end of the day you don’t want to poison your housemates. It may sound like a boring subject but it’s worth acquainting yourself with the basics. STORE FOOD CORRECTLY - Don’t store fresh and cooked meat side by side in the fridge or put fresh meat or fish where it can drip on to cooked food below. WASH THOSE HANDS! - Always wash your hands with soap thoroughly before starting to prepare food. And dry them with a hand towel rather than your tea towel that may be dirty.

DON’T PUT WARM FOOD IN THE FRIDGE - If you cook something to eat later or have food left over, cool it then refrigerate it as it could warm up the fridge thus making other food uneatable.

REHEAT FOOD THOROUGHLY - If you’re going to eat it hot always reheat it thoroughly which means bringing it to the boil and simmering it for at least a couple of minutes.

WASH UTENSILS Wash any utensils or chopping boards that you have used for preparing raw meat before using them for anything else.

PUT FOOD IN THE FRIDGE ASAP! Refrigerate fresh food as soon as you can after buying it. Don’t lug it round warm lecture rooms or leave it in the car.

USE BY DATES - Some products, such as fish or mince, go off quicker than others and should be eaten within a day of buying them. Products such as cheese or yoghurt have a sell-by date: Use it! TOP TIP IF IN DOUBT, CHUCK IT OUT.

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FREEZER TO FRIDGE Don’t refreeze frozen food that has thawed.

EASY MEALS

FAJITAS

OMELETTE

FILLED JACKET POTATO

BURGERS

TOAD IN THE HOLE

With money tighter than ever before for the British student, it might not be such a bad idea for the old overdraft if you start making your own home meals an steer clear of the fast food and microwave meals. Here are 5 great ideas to get you started. They are all ludicrously easy to make, none of them require special equipment or training, and they may just save you some money!

● Chop an onion, red pepper and two chicken breasts and chop in to thin strips. ● Put together in a bowl with one teaspoon of paprika and some salt and pepper. ● Make your homemade salsa. After leaving to marinade for a few minutes, cook in a pre-heated pan for about 10 minutes. ● Warm your flour tortillas in the microwave. ● Serve with your home-made salsa, grated cheddar, sour cream and guacamole (you could even make your own homemade guacamole!)

● Mix two eggs with two tablespoons of milk ● Add some salt and pepper for flavouring. ● Heat some butter in a frying pan and add the egg mixture. ● After one minute, stir and reduce heat. ● Sprinkle your chosen ingredients (e.g. bacon, peppers,onions) onto the surface and wait for the omelette to set underneath. ● Sprinkle with cheese and then cook for two to three minutes. ● Then simply fold in half and serve.

● Wash the potato and prick with a fork. ● Rub salt evenly on the potato. ● Place in a pre-heated oven at 220C and cook for about 45 minutes until the potato skin is crisp. ● Cut open and accompany with your filling of choice e.g. Cheese, beans, coleslaw, salad, sour cream, chilli con carne, whatever you can get your hands on basically!

● Mix some minced beef (500g) in to a bowl with some salt and pepper with your hands or a spoon ● Dice a small onion and tip into a bowl alongside one egg. ● Roll the mixture into four balls and flatten to make burger-shaped patties. ● Put on a plate and cover and leave in the fridge to firm up for about 30 minutes. ● Cooking for about 15 mins Serve in a seeded bun with salad and any toppings that you desire! E.g. Cheese, bacon, the list is endless…

● Tip 115g plain flour into a mixing bowl. Add salt and pepper. ● Slowly add three eggs and 285ml milk, whisking as you go to create a smooth batter. ● Put some oil into a baking tin and place in the oven at its highest temperature. ● Add eight sausages and cook until lightly golden. ● Pour batter over the sausages & put back in the oven. Remove from the oven when the batter has risen and is golden and crisp. ● Serve with veg & onion gravy for the perfect Sunday lunch1

Now put down the Old El Paso packets and try this traditional homemade recipe. It is so easy and you can even control your spice levels by doing it home made. This recipe is for two:

Always a winner and its healthy! An omelette is quick and easy and can be tailored specifically to your tastes. Simply follow these instructions and you’re well on your way to a healthy diet:

Jacket potatoes are extremely easy but so many people manage to mess this one up. We would recommend waiting for the perfect jacket potato by cooking it in the oven...

We love burgers! Why go out and spend £12 each when you make your own gourmet burgers at home with all the trimmings and added extras. This recipe will serve four people:

Toad in the hole has to be one of our best dishes Britain has created! Get your housemates together and cook this one to feed four! The recipe below is to feed four students!

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The Top Five Strangest Foods PAIGE WILLIAMS

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World’s Most Expensive Food and Drink PAIGE WILLIAMS

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Kopi Luwak, INDONESIA, £240/lbs Kopi Luwak, otherwise known as “cat poo coffee” (yes, you read that correctly) is the most expensive coffee in the world at £18 a cup. It’s made by collecting beans from the droppings of a cat-like creature called a civet. Tasty! Yet somehow I can’t see girls Instagramming their #catpoocoffee from Starbucks anytime soon.

Martini, NEW YORK, £6070 What’s the best way to wash down some of the most expensive food in the world? With a £6070 martini, of course! How do you like yours? Shaken? Stirred? How about with a diamond? The Algonquin Hotel in New York works with an inhouse jeweller to create a customisable diamond which is placed in the martini. James Bond, eat your heart out!

Strawberries Arnaud NEW ORLEANS, £2.4 MILLION Arnaud’s is a restaurant in New Orleans that ﬁrst gained notoriety for its £850,000 dessert but that dessert is now worth a jaw-dropping £2.4 million! This is because the original 4.71 carat ring that used to accompany the strawberries served in a marinade of port has been replaced by a 7.09 carat pink diamond. The co-owner of Arnaud’s commented that “needless to say, it is our worst selling dessert.”

Hot dog, NEW YORK, £1,400 A restaurant in New York, 230 Fifth, put all hot dog vans to shame when it released its £1,400 creation made out of 60-day dry-aged wagyu (Japanese cow) and topped with Vidalia onions caramelized in Dom Perignon, sauerkraut braised in Cristal, and caviar.

FUGU,

JAPAN - Fugu is Japanese for poisonous sea-devil. Only kidding, it means pufferfish, but it can be lethal if its toxic parts are not removed correctly. Only highly trained chefs are allowed to handle them and over twenty people have died in Japan after eating the fish since 2000. Seafood with a sprinkling of possible death? Sounds delicious.

PUFFIN HEART

, ICELAND Us Brits are supposed to have the heart of a lion. Well, in Iceland they apparently have hearts of puffins – and they eat them. The books of my childhood suddenly seem a lot more sinister… Fun fact: Gordon Ramsey received a number of complaints when he ate puffin heart on his show, The F Word. How heartless.

A-PING

, CAMBODIA Fried tarantula. People in Cambodia fry tarantulas and then actually eat them. They can be barbecued, grilled, fried or served on a stick. Looks like spiders have so much more versatility than just being washed down the plughole! Apparently they became popular during food shortages under the Khmer Rouge regime but seem to have stuck around. Why, Cambodia? Just - why?

YAK PENIS

, CHINA It’s also known as “Dragon in the Flame of Desire” and if that’s not a great name for a penis then I don’t know what is. Many Chinese believe it is also good for your health. Yum!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS,

US Testicles of a bull. In the good old US of A gnawing on some poor creature’s gonads is not just reserved for the Z-List celebrities exiled to the Amazon for entertainment purposes. The Yanks deep-fry them and they are often found at festivals. Maybe they should introduce them at Glasto. A guy wearing a bandana, playing Wonderwall and munching on a bull’s dangly bits – I can see it now.

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MATCH THE QUOTE TO THE CELEB...

I think gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman

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

I’d rather smoke crack than eat cheese from a can

I wouldn’t run for president. I wouldn’t want to move to a smaller house

If everybody in the world dropped out of school we would have a much more intelligent society

Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do

1. George Bush

4. Bono

7. Ronald Reagan

2. Arnold Schwarzenegger

5. Christina Aguilera

8. Elizabeth Hurley

3. Gwyneth Paltrow

6. Britney Spears

9. Jaden Smith

21 MARCH - 20 APRIL Your mood can seem intense early on this month with a desire to get organized and give 100% in the process. However, a lighter and brighter mood shines through as Mars powers into Sagittarius, highlighting options for adventure and travel. Later, the Libra New Moon on September the 23rd is perfect for a fresh start as far as relationships are concerned.

Taurus

21 APRIL - 21 MAY The focus on everyday interaction intensifies. The chances are there can also be positive news as you’ll be keen to resolve an ongoing issue with renewed determination. It’s time to make a few changes and clear the air. Later in the month there’s a shift towards health and wellness buoyed by the New Moon, making this an excellent time to start a new diet or exercise regime.

Gemini

22 MAY - 21 JUNE Romantic opportunities can shine through, along with a heightened awareness of your creative potential. Plus you might also find yourself in the spotlight around the time of the Full Moon on September 8th, with an opportunity to show your best face to the world. Later, as Venus glides into Libra, a fun liaison may also take on a sultrier vibe.

Cancer

22 JUNE - 23 JULY Though busy, you might enjoy some down time, with romance and pleasure options hopefully tempting you away from any chores. An existing relationship could become pleasantly passionate too. A sunnier mood showing up from midmonth is likely to entice you out of your comfort zone. Perhaps you’ll spruce up your home with a new look.

Leo

24 JULY - 23 AUGUST A positive and upbeat mood can encourage you to tackle an issue that’s been plaguing you for far too long. The first two weeks of September can see you show a determination to slice through problems and find much-needed solutions. The New Moon on the 23rd can be helpful if you’re taking a study course or want to collaborate on an important idea or project.

24 AUGUST - 23 SEPTEMBER You’re likely to be in your element for much of the month and ready to forge ahead with personal plans and goals. The Full Moon on September 8th might bring feelings out into the open regarding a relationship glitch, but if so try not to overreact. With Mercury edging into Scorpio late in the month, you can find yourself on a mission to hunt out the ‘truth’ of situations.

Libra

24 SEPTEMBER - 23 OCTOBER You may be motivated to take action regarding your financial affairs, only this time you’ll want to grapple with things once and for all. With Mars rocketing into Sagittarius on the 13th you may feel happier and more at peace with the world. Finally, the New Moon in your sign on September 23rd can help you to kick-start important goals or galvanise any existing strands.

24 OCTOBER - 22 NOVEMBER A sense of empowerment can help you power through obstacles and obtain your desired outcomes. Yet it’s not all work as social opportunities are likely to be plentiful too. Later in the month you could find yourself in a phase in which you’ll benefit from relaxing and recharging your batteries

(WE DON’T KNOW ANYONE CALLED ALICE, BUT IT SOUNDED BETTER THAN ALAN)

I prefer Facebook chat to clubbing and I’ve never been one of the “popular girls”. I’ve heard freshers is full on and I’m worried that it is going to be like a playground popularity contest all over again. I can’t wait for it to be over. Rebecca, Warwick Freshers will be one of the best weeks of your ﬁrst term, not because of beer pong or whatever else you have heard goes on… but for meeting people who have just descended on your campus from all over the world. And do you know what? They won’t know anyone either and will be just as nervous, even if they don’t show it. So don’t hide behind the glow of your computer screen, go to as much as possible, and check out the societies your Students’ Union has on oﬀer.

I’m starting university in just a couple of weeks but my loan hasn’t even come through yet. And did I mention I am going to be homeless? You see, I got accepted into university through clearing so was not able to apply for halls of residence in time and my university are saying there is nothing that can be done. Help? Homeless, London Whatever you do, don’t suﬀer in silence your Student Union are there to support you whatever happens during your time at university. You should also enquire about hardship funding for students experiencing exceptional circumstances. So take a trip to your SU to begin with. Also, easier said than done but don’t panic, there are alternatives to university halls and you can still have a great ﬁrst year. First of all check out private halls, this is student accommodation but it is not university owned. There are a number of these in London such as Urbannest and Unite however the rent is likely to be more expensive as they are not subsidised. You can also look at listings on websites such as www.studentspareroom.co.uk for rooms going in houses with other students.

George, Exeter That was quick thinking there George. I’m not saying your girl is a gossip but if she had noticed you would probably be the talk of the town. So don’t be embarrassed and ask her out on a second date, but do us all a favour and take her somewhere other than the boozer.

Virgo

Scorpio

ASK ALICE

I’m obsessed with this girl on my course. We’ve spent a lot of time together this summer and last week I ﬁnally plucked up the courage to ask her on a date. We were both down the local drinking and laughing too much, when I wet myself. I don’t know if she noticed as I pretended to spill a drink over myself to cover it up, but now I’m too embarrassed to even text her. What do I do?

HORRORSCOPES Aries

AGONY AUNT :

I’ve always thought Marilyn Monroe looked fabulous, but I’d kill myself if I was that fat”.

whenever you have the opportunity. Embrace nature where possible.

Sagittarius

23 NOVEMBER - 21 DECEMBER Pushing ahead with ambitious plans can boost your chances of success, even if you only take small steps to begin with. Little and often may ensure steady progress this month. Plus the ability to let go of hurtful past experiences can infuse you with new, vibrant energy. Finally, the feisty energies of Mars arriving on the 13th are sure to give you added pizzazz to explore new vistas.

Capricorn

22 DECEMBER - 20 JANUARY There’s likely to be a lot going on socially and this may well increase your enjoyment levels, potentially offering a chance to mix and mingle with some influential faces. However, go easy around the Full Moon on September the 8th as confusion could mar important interactions. With Venus gliding into Libra as the month draws to a close, a key relationship can help you.

Aquarius

21 JANUARY - 19 FEBRUARY Relationships in general can be at the heart of developments, as well as being fun and supportive and bringing added pleasures into your life. You can also be motivated to explore new options and expand your horizons by travelling, studying or moving in new circles. With your social life perking up, an opportunity to connect with new people and connect business and sociability is possible.

Pisces

20 FEBRUARY - 20 MARCH The Full Moon in your sign on September the 8th is likely to heighten feelings but also trigger a greater desire to discuss any issues. However, while this might be helpful with someone you trust, avoid being too honest with someone you don’t know well. Later in the month you may want to put energy into a plan that has potential but try to avoid promising more than you can deliver.

So, where’s the Cannes Film Festival being held this year?

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Women in the Spanish town of Valladolid mayor’s rape comments prompt bra protest urging him to quit. Hundreds of protesters deck the city hall with underwear after Francisco Javier León de la Riva appeared to blame women for sex assaults.

See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXZ2en7M890

2-year-old dominates the Ice Bucket Challenge (AND SWEARS!) A YouTube user recently shared a video that featured a two-yearold girl named Scarlett Rose Davis, from Walsall, who gives the most adorable and sincere apology after using the F word during her ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The little one apologised for using the “naughty word” before running oﬀ to her playhouse in a cute fashion. We’d be cursing, too, if we had water dumped on us and we weren’t entirely sure what to expect! See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAJ3xrMxoMU

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Ice Bucket Challenge HOW TO RAISE SOME MONEY & ROCK A MAN BUN! Leonardo DiCaprio was late to accept the Ice Bucket Challenge but he made up for it on Monday in a big way. Leonardo, who famously died in freezing water in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic, posted a video as he accepted the challenge. It is rumoured the actor also donated a whopping $100,000 to the ALS Association.

See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwCgCrkdZAo

What “Wrecking Ball” sounds like on a recorder SPOILER: IT’S TERRIBLE. As students you know that there can be a lot of downtime and sometimes you just don’t know what to do with yourself when not doing university work. But one guy thought why not learn ‘Wrecking Ball’ on the recorder? The result was… interesting!

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DRINKING GAME OF THE MONTH: Higher or Lower

Everyone’s favourite dancing show, Strictly Come Dancing, is back on our screens so in honour of Brucie and his toupee, who both retired from the show this year (no more awkward jokes, yay!), The University Paper brings you a drinking game based around one of his greatest ever game shows – Play Your Cards Right. Good game, good game!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Three or more players, drink and a pack of cards. HOW TO PLAY: Deal a card to the first player. They must guess whether the next card will be higher or lower. If the guess is incorrect, the player must drink a number of fingers of their drink equal to the value of the card. So, for example, if the first card drawn is a 7 and the player guesses the next card will be higher, but the next card drawn is a 5 then the player must drink five fingers. If they are incorrect and a picture card is drawn then they have to finish their drink. If the guess is right, or if the next card is the same as the current card, they get another go. If they survive up to three cards they may choose to continue or to pass to the next player. You can spice it up by allowing each player who guesses right three times in a row to make up a new rule. e.g. you’re not allowed to cross your limbs, or you must say the opposite of what you mean. Players in violation of rules must, naturally, take a drink. *WE KNOW THAT YOU’RE SO SMART WE DON’T NEED TO REMIND YOU TO DRINK SENSIBLY RIGHT? CONSIDER YOURSELVES WARNED.

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Should you Work Part Time at Uni?

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SHOULD TAKE

TO WORK

WITH YOU Getting into good working habits whilst at Uni is a good way to prepare for entering the ‘Real World’. There are lots of little things you can do whilst studying which will help you adapt and succeed at whatever career you pursue. Here are a couple…

From bar work to waitressing; volunteering roles to retail posts - the question of whether you should work part time at University is one only you can answer and needing the money (or not!) isn’t always the deciding factor. Here are our top reasons for taking on a part time role alongside your studies: YOU WANT TO BE SOCIAL Whilst University is no doubt one of the most sociable environments you’ll encounter, having a work team to count amongst your friends is a great feeling. Did someone say “after work drinks”?

YOU HAVE SPARE TIME Certain degrees require only a few hours of lecture and seminar attendance per week. If you’re keeping up with coursework but still have time to spare, why not put it to good use and take on a new job? Hours can be flexible to fit in with study schedules, or it may be the case that you’d prefer to plan your weekends around a set Friday night shift.

YOU WANT TO ENHANCE YOUR CV If you’re smart about it you can tailor your work experience to fit in with your degree. Whilst there may not be a weekend job in biomechanics, if you’re into fashion – why not take a role in a department store? If you’re learning about leisure and tourism, a travel agent’s would be a great place to gain some relevant experience and supplement your degree.

BE TIDY – Tidiness isn’t the reserve of those with too much spare time, it is an indicator of an organised mind. Reduce the clutter on your desk and you will not only have a better environment, but you will find things much easier. You wouldn’t want your future boss to think you were messy!

MAKE LISTS & PRIORITISE – Lists aren’t restricted to shopping, Christmas and things to do before you die. Start making lists – personal and work ones – then get cracking once you have prioritised the important tasks. Once complete, tick it off to feel a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Businesses use tasking software such as Basecamp and even Outlook to keep track of projects – use them now and you will find integrating them into your job much easier.

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‘The future,’ may well be the last thing on your mind when you’ve just started university, however, it’s never too early to start thinking about how you can make life easier for the ‘future you’! For graduates, standing out from the crowd is important, and if you’ve spent the last three years adding worthwhile work experience and life skills to your repertoire, you stand a much greater chance of landing that dream job. Here are CV-Library’s top suggestions for improving your CV as you go along:

TAKE A PART TIME JOB Employers love a hard worker, and by that we don’t mean someone who never hits pause or goes out to play. If you show willing to use some of your spare time for working instead of partying, this will greatly improve your employability later on. Taking a part time role at weekends or during the times you’re not in lectures could make all that difference for your post-university job applications.

LEARN FROM YOUR MENTORS Most Universities will assign mentors to help students along with their degrees and coursework. Attend your meetings- listen to their opinions and learn what you can. Most importantly – if you can – bond with them. When you graduate and find yourself looking for a full time role, you’ll be happy to have a

go-to referee to vouch for your personality and attitude. Plus, if you’re keen to get into academia or their field of expertise; their insights and experience could prove invaluable.

MAKE THE MOST OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO YOU Hiring managers love seeing evidence of someone who is willing to put their all into making the most of the opportunities available to them. Whether you volunteer as a student brand ambassador, take part in the student elections or even an active role in a uni sports team, everything you can do to show an interest in personal development will mean bonus points for you later on in life. Take it from us - don’t just coast along at university; grab every opportunity you’re given with both hands. You’ll regret it if you don’t.

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LEICESTER

Graduate Graduate Recruitment Sales Consultant Executive

Customer Service and Sales Associate

Administrator

(permanent)

£20000 - £40000/annum +£40K + Benefits London Job ID: 20a1421118

£25000/annum

Leicester

Manchester Job ID: 201421283

£3500 - £45000/annum Work From Home. Flexible Hours.

£7.45 per Hour Job ID: 201362099

You would be recruiting into both contract and permanent positions. Initially you will start in a resourcing role which will support a substantial part of your training. This Graduate role will eventually see you placed in a 360 Recruitment Consultant role in a fast-paced and lucrative industry. You will be developing new business, increasing your candidate network, attending meetings with clients, interviewing candidates and be writing and posting professional job adverts.

Civil engineering or environmental science graduates are required for this leading British manufacturer. Based within the manufacturing facility you will report into the Director of Business Development and help manage major projects with local authorities, utilities providers and associated contractors. Dealing with engineers, you will assist with enquiries, produce quotes and close business.

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Engineer

£20000 - £25000/annum

(part-time)

Job ID: 201170740 Customer Service and Sales Associates are required to work from home full or part time with one of the UK’s most established home shopping businesses, trading successfully for over 90 years. This opportunity is open to individuals from all walks of life, and successful candidates will benefit from an array of opportunities, working flexible hours to fit around a busy student schedule.

Electrical Design

Sales

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(part-time)

This successful property services company are seeking to recruit a part time Admin Assistant (25 hours per week). This role revolves around being the first point of contact for office enquiries, maintaining client records, processing debt collection, and updating client account records.

Marketing

Administrator

Administration Assistant

£20000 - £25000/annum

Leicester

Southampton Job ID: 201419012

Leeds Job ID: 201403764

£7/hour JOB ID: 201387239

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OCTOBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY

ACCOMMODATION

SURVIVING HALLS

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The Top Five Things You Cannot Live Without, When You Live Alone says Hannah Wilson.

NETFLIX/AMAZON PRIME To guarantee you will never do that bit of work, and that you will officially spend three years doing nothing.

AN OMEGLE ACCOUNT for when the loneliness becomes too much and you will not be ashamed to be that person at three in the morning.

A SCENIC LANDSCAPE POSTER TO PLACE IN YOUR ROOM for when the four walls

NIGHTMARE ROOMMATES YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO ENCOUNTER. BY BRYONY PLUMB.

PHOTO CREDIT: BRYONY PLUMB

THE KEEN ONE:

THE FOOD STEALER:

your parents have just left (and you’re pretending not to feel a little teary about it) when a loud knock pounds at your door - just kidding, this roommate doesn’t knock. They fling open the door, let themselves in and plan out your next week of meal times, student fairs, and nights out. Before you have time to sit down, your demanding new pal has gone… but they’ll be back.

notorious in all first year halls. Many have speculated that the ghost and the food stealer may indeed be one being, but our current research has yet determined a direct correlation. They could be anyone, even you, who just doesn’t remember finishing off that left over pasta at 4am.

THE “COOL” ONE: this particular breed may be a little stand-offish. Don’t be fooled though; they aren’t shy. This housemate will regard themselves as the party-goer and player, often boasting at their irresistibility. They tend to get bored easily and venture outside of your block, deeming the rest of you unworthy. Don’t worry; it’s not the end of the world.

THE GHOST: you will never see this individual. Things will move around you, without ever seeing the cause. Their door is constantly locked. You may occasionally hear it click, but by the time you look over, there is nothing to see. They are not trying to scare you – they simply don’t want to be near you.

THE QUIET ONE: shy and reserved, but sweet. Finally you’ve found someone normal. Then suddenly an hour later, three tequila shots and a bottle of wine down them, your new housemate has arrived. Dancing on tables, stealing shopping trolleys, made out with two of your other housemates and currently puking in the corner.

THE GROWER: you may make friends fast at university, but more often than not your best friends will take a little time to creep up on you. A grower may show up in a few weeks, or even a few months, but before you know it you’re suddenly sitting next to a friend for life. Try not to be too judgmental coming to university, some people may seem like a nightmare, but you may just grow closest to the one you least expect.

begin closing in on you, then at least you’ll be able to dream that you are somewhere else outside of those white walls of halls.

PHOTOSHOP the key programme for copying and pasting yourself to make it look like you were a part of other people’s fun times!

A TEDDY BEAR FOR THE LONELY NIGHTS (OR BLOW UP DOLLS WILL WORK JUST THE SAME) hugging releases Oxytocin and Dopamine, both very helpful hormones if you are stressed.

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Leicester’s Guide to Student Living LUCY ROBINSON AND MEGAN HADDAWAY. PHOTO CREDIT: LUCY ROBINSON

WHERE TO LIVE, LEICESTER.

Coming to a new city is daunting when you don’t know anyone and can’t find your way to the corner shop. De Montfort University and the University of Leicester both have different areas that appeal to their students but where should you be looking to live when you arrive in Leicester? Lucy Robinson: The campus for De Montfort is easily navigated, but seeing as you can’t stay there for the whole three years, it is best to explore. Coming from the middle of no-where, Leicester was a massive change. During the day, the town centre is calm and a friendly place; in the night, however, it can be intimidating when on your own. In my first year I was walking with two of my housemates after a bar crawl and we were chased half way home by an older man who luckily ran out of breath before we did! Since then I’ve always cabbed it.

The key is to make sure you know your neighbours. No party-house works with young babies or elderly folk next door. In my house on Jarrom Street we had five guys as neighbours and could throw parties whenever. If you want somewhere a littler quieter and out of the way, Narborough road is perfect – it’s a little further away but you won’t have to hear any drunkards stumbling to find their way home. Megan Haddaway: For first years at Leicester, living falls into very opposite ends of the spectrum, on one hand you can take to the city centre or you can enjoy the security that Oadby Student village has to offer. The village is located in one of the richest postcodes in Britain (before the students got there), the recluse and green setting is perfect for first years to settle in swiftly and feel safe.

UNIVERSITY TOP 5’S:

ESSENTIALS

BY MEGAN HADDAWAY AND LUCY ROBINSON

SEPTEMBER: New city, new friends, new University, new home, and the biggest question right now, no matter what University you are it is - how am I going to survive halls? MEGAN HADDAWAY: For all upcoming students of University of Leicester, a guaranteed place within the very cosy Oadby Student Village is in their favour. ROSS COPPING: a current student of the university, said: “it is a leafy, adequate and safe place to spend first year.”For the social

HOW TO SURVIVE HALLS.

PHOTO CREDIT: LUCY ROBINSON

butterfly, Beaumont Hall is the safest place to live; as long as you are comfortable living with 20-40 other first years. The Golden rule of Beaumont Hall is to leave the Residential Advisors out of petty situations. If people find out it was you that snitched about their barbeque, don’t expect an invite to the next one! Alternatively, John Foster Halls are set out into small blocks of six and provide an intimate and familiar environment. Following the hefty price for this modern accommodation, the only way you’re making it until Christmas still eating, is to never, under any circumstance, go out. To survive

Sophie Stopps, a second year History student at the University said: “there was a friendly atmosphere and the people were so welcoming”. City centre living immediately exposes students to the facilities and culture that Leicester has to offer. Postgraduates and International students, traditionally, are more likely to live here than first years. For them the two main student areas of choice are Evington and Clarendon Park. Beth Carter, resident of Clarendon Park said: “I chose to live here so I was close to both my friends and university.” Noise and parties in such a densely student populated area are a frequent occurrence, which is good for creating a communal atmosphere, as long as your older neighbours are accepting of them!

it here means playing endless Scrabble and Monopoly, leaving it to the more affordable halls to paint the town red in your place. LUCY ROBINSON: My first year in Newarke was the best at University, but all freshers should know the unspoken rules. Always wash your plates - you don’t want to be the messy housemate but mind you don’t do everyone’s washing either and become the pushover. Be warned, the postman can’t be bothered to hand parcels in to reception sometimes and might leave it outside, ripe for the taking! VALUABLES: leave in your room when having house parties. You might trust your housemates but there’s nothing worse than having to accuse your new friends after your iPod has gone missing. And if you aren’t partaking in the drinking because of tomorrow morning’s 9 o’clock, tell your housemates to keep it down – they’ll understand, they too will have an early morning some time.

A STUDENT’S FIRST MISTAKES BY GUY BEZANT PHOTO CREDIT: GUY BEZANT

Top eight mistakes every student makes Living away from home for the first time is a big step and can be very scary. With this in mind, it’s hard to keep track of everything without getting yourself into trouble. To help the transition, here’s a list of the top ten traps that new students will more than likely fall into. Don’t worry, it’s not just you!

Not doing your washing - first lesson in living away from home: Mum won’t do your washing so better get into the habit.

Shrinking or discolouring your clothes when you DO wash them - it’s not as simple as it first appears, there’s method to laundry madness. Whites, colours and temperature are important and things you should consider before bunging them all in together.

Leaving dishes by the sink until you need them again - see advice for #1 and apply.

Going out three times a week - Great for fresher’s week, terrible for end of term deadline rush, so drink responsibly.

Promising yourself you’ll eat and spend better AFTER you’ve finished your dominos - Is the Mighty Meaty really worth your laundry pennies?

Asking your parents for a train fare after you spent £30 on pre drinks - after a year of student hangovers and 12 noon deadlines, going home is a blessing so get a railcard.

Hangovers aren’t hugely conducive to good work - trust me, 1000 words seems like ten-times more when you have a headache.

Netflix and Youtube AREN’T on the recommended reading list - Breaking Bad and cat videos don’t help write presentations about (insert subject here).

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WHICH sport is for THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

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SPORT DMU TEAM

UOL MEN’S RUGBY

Thinking of trying a new sport when you start University? Check out this quick quiz to see which team you should join!

TEAMS TO WATCH

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OUT FOR SAMUEL CHAMBERS PHOTO CREDIT: JODI CLEGG

DMU TEAM

Your ﬂatmate is playing music really loudly. Do you: e) A) B) C) D) E)

Keep your cool and focus a little harder on your assignment Grab some earplugs Barge in and tell them to shut up Head outside for a peaceful walk Join the party

It’s Freshers’ week, it’s 2am, you’re in a club. What are you doing? a) b) c) d) e)

Dancing stylishly Supporting your friend in heels Subtly flexing your muscles Wondering how much coffee you’ll need in the morning Shots, with your new friends

Gap years are for travelling – what would you do? Travel around Asia on a moped Hike in South America Get a tan in Australia Solo visits to places with beautiful

A) B) C) D) E)

Try to draw as little attention as possible Head up to the back, out of sight Style it out with confidence Find a seat as fast as you can Smile and wave during your entrance

When the January exams roll around, how will you be revising? a) b) c)

Methodically – you’re super organised Haphazardly, when you’re not re searching travelling plans You’ll tackle the most important things and worry about details later With headphones and nutritious snacks at hand Library sessions with friends

IF YOU GOT …

MOSTLY A’s

MOSTLY C’s

MOSTLY E’s

Have you ever tried the Martial Arts? You’ve got the self-discipline and control.

Maybe you’ve played rugby in the past - try American Football. Contact sports don’t phase you, and you’re not afraid of confrontation.

Mostly E: You’re open-minded enough for Ultimate Frisbee. Yes, it’s a little wacky, but you’ll give anything a shot.

MOSTLY B’s You better dig out your old Duke of Edinburgh gear; mountaineering or hiking is the society for you.

DMU’s American football club, the Falcons, are on the up. The team last year enjoyed its best ever league finish of third place since its creation just three years ago. Following this year’s league restructuring, implemented to reflect greater parity between sides of varying levels of experience, the Falcons expect to be even more successful in the coming season, aiming for a play-off placing and another varsity win. New and experienced players are being sought to swell Falcon ranks, with prospective players able to register their interest at the Freshers’ Fair and take part in a taster session being held on September 27th

The University of Leicester’s rugby first XV are hoping for another successful season in 2014/2015. Last year saw the team finish first in the league, suffering only three defeats, as well as winning the varsity showpiece against DMU with a 20-6 win at Welford Road. In a bid to emulate that success, this year the team have enlisted the help of Leicester Tigers players Anthony Allen and Gonzalo Camacho as part of their coaching team. For anybody wishing to join the team, you can find them at the UoL Freshers’ Fair on September 29th and 30th or visit www.leicesterunirugby.co.uk for more information.

You’re really late to a lecture. Do you:

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MOSTLY D’s Road, track, or trail – the Running club is for you. You often prefer to train alone, so running is ideal.

4 SPORTS CLUBS TO JOIN AT UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER MIXED HOCKEY Named University of Leicester’s Sports Club of the Year for 2012/13, this energised ball game is one to keep up with. The mixed club is one of three hockey clubs at the University of Leicester, alongside the Men’s team and Women’s team. Feel like taking up the stick? The mixed club ﬁelds teams for Leics. and Rutland Hockey League’s divisions 1 and 3, catering to a range of abilities. Training takes place on the Astro Pitches at Manor Road, a short walk from both John Foster and Gilbert Murray Stamford halls. Socials are every Wednesday, with special events such as inter-club matches with the men’s and women’s teams. The best thing is, there’s an annual hockey tour! Email: su-mixedhockey@le.ac. uk Twitter: @ULHCMixed RUNNING AND ATHLETICS Looking for a quick run in between reading and research, or perhaps a longer jog to ﬁght an alcohol dependent diet? Indoor or outdoor,

sprint or cross country, strict training or just trying to keep fit, all abilities and distances are catered for by University of Leicester’s Most Improved Club 2012/13. There are weekly sessions that are held at Saffron Park’s stadium track, around Victoria Park just outside campus, and longer runs via Ratcliffe Road. It’s not all sweat and discipline though - bar crawls and curry nights are a key part of the social schedule. Email: su-running@le.ac.uk SQUASH Do you see squash as being tennis’ poorer cousin? Think again. Not only is the squash one of the most popular sports clubs at The University of Leicester, it counts international pro Simon Taylor among its coaching staff. They’re the 2013/14 BUCS Trophy winners and led a 10-0 victory against De Montfort University in last year’s Varsity match alone. With such pedigree helping to hone your skills, the Princess Road East courts is

waiting just 5 minutes from campus, and for £1 a session, what are you waiting for? Email: su-squash@ leicester.ac.uk Twitter: @ LeicesterSquash SWIMMING AND WATER POLO The Danielle Brown Sports Centre has its own pool facilities, allowing you to both study and swim while at campus with training sessions throughout the week. Or could get stuck into the unique challenge of water polo which involves trying to stay aﬂoat while also getting a ball in a net. But the Swimming and Water Polo Club are also serious competitors, with both men’s and women’s teams open and being League Trophy winners both at a local level (12/13) and in BUCS (13/14), going up to Sheﬃeld to contest the national comp. Do you have what it takes? Email: su-swimming@le.ac.uk Twitter: @UoL_SWP

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DO YOU

T R AC K O N

CAMPUS? IF SO THE UNIVERSITY PAPER WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU. We are scouring the UK for student journalists, so whether you are looking for work experience or simply spending too much time in the SU, get in touch today. We are on the look out for opinion leaders and change makers who can write engaging copy. 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. Not to mention that age old adage, it will look great on the CV. So if you would like to be an influential voice for the student community or just have a strong front page tell us what is going on - pitch your ideas to The University Paper, email: editor@unipaper.co.uk

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SPORT

SPORTS SOCIETIES

JORDAN ADCOCK

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4 SPORTS CLUBS TO JOIN AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

THE 5 TYPES OF PEOPLE YOU WILL MEET IN ANY SPORTS TEAM

TOM CULLEN PHOTO CREDIT: TOM CULLEN

Joining a sports team at University provides the perfect platform for making new friends and connections, but also to be subjected to our five Sporting Stereotypes. Just who are you guaranteed to meet in a University sports team?

THE TRYHARD. While their sky-high levels of determination and commitment are not necessarily negatives, The Tryhard can sometimes manage to grind on other team members due to their regular placing of the proverbial apple on the coach’s desk. They do, however, keep other players motivated and organised – the parent of the team. De Montfort University may not be as old as The University of Leicester, but their sporting appetite is just as big, and every year gives them the chance to square off with their rivals in Varsity matches. But even if fierce competition isn’t really your thing, the recently opened QEII Leisure Centre boasts extensive facilities directly on campus, open 7 days a week, including a 6-lane swimming pool, an 8-court sports hall, and a climbing wall. DMU’s Student Union organises clubs for all kinds of sports, and all of them can be found at Fresher’s Fair. To help you decide on a society (or two), we’ve picked out four top clubs that will cater to all abilities and tastes. With loads of great social get-togethers on the side, you really can’t afford to miss out on joining a sporting society and enjoying the “extra-curricular” fun that comes with it! Play on...

CLIMBING Have a fear of heights? Ever get the sudden feeling of vertigo? You might not think the climbing club is for you, but everyone is welcome to join them at 1.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to try out the Leisure Centre’s dedicated climbing wall. After, you can relax with them at Riley’s Sports Bar every Wednesday night for drinks and free pool. A taster session is being held on 27th September for newcomers to try out the sport. EMAIL: TOMJBRADER@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: @DMUCLIMBING

JIU-JITSU You know a club’s going to be a confidence builder when it’s called Demon Jitsu. Indeed, learning this martial art is great for awareness of keeping yourself safe, which is important to any student for their time at University. With sessions taking place in the Leisure

Centre’s dance studio 8-9:30pm every Tuesday and Wednesday, there’s no required experience or fitness level, just turn up to a class. Socials begin after every weekly session with pub visits, inter-club and possibly even national events. EMAIL: P11273035@MYEMAIL.DMU.AC.UK

LACROSSE A sport even faster and often fiercer than hockey, it’s no wonder DMU’s lacrosse club is also called the DMU Eagles. The society has also quickly made its mark, awarded Best Newcomer Sports Club for 2012/13 and getting its men’s team to 2nd place in BUCS the same year. Don’t worry about keeping up for the planned tournaments, basic equipment is provided, and you’ll quickly improve. All training sessions run on Tuesdays 7-9pm at St. Margaret’s Pastures Sports Centre, with men’s and women’s teams open and plans for a mixed team in the pipeline. EMAIL: DMULACROSSE@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: @DMULACROSSE

WOMEN’S RUGBY With England’s finest having just won the World Cup in France, there’s never been a better time to join in Women’s Rugby. Games are regular with twice weekly training, and socials can be as simple as just getting together to watch rugby in the pub. But what makes this club unique is not just scoring the tries and conversions, but the help members receive through the ups and downs of University life. A determination to make your time as a student counts more here than any rugby experience. EMAIL: CHARLOTTE.CRAMPTON@HOTMAIL. COM TWITTER: @DMUWOMENSRUGBY

THE NOT-SO-TRYHARD. There’s always one. This member of the team coasts along, choosing which practice sessions they would like to show up to and those which they would rather trade out for an evening in bed. On the rare occasion they do present themselves (to every other player’s absolute shock) they stroll around updating their Facebook status, somehow avoiding punishment, while others watch in frustration as they run laps.

THE NATURAL.

Running rings around fellow team members, The Natural can do anything as if it were nothing. No drills pose a threat, no practice session is too tough, The Natural quietly but confidently goes about their business making everybody else look bad. Thanks a lot.

THE SUPERSTAR. Ability and performance are irrelevant to The Superstar, the only thing on their agenda is attention. Stopping midgame to chat to spectators or performing a five minute long, delicately choreographed celebration simply add to this player’s adoration. Who cares what they do or don’t do? The Superstar provides the team with regular laughs.

THE HOPELESSLY PERSISTENT ONE. The player who might as well have ‘but it’s the taking part that counts’ tattooed on their forehead to save their breath. Despite their best efforts, they can never seem to perform at the pace of the other team members, but never allow themselves to be discouraged (somehow). Good on them.