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

This September we welcome over 50,000 freshers who have decided to dive into our beloved ‘Pool. You’ll have a boss time here in Merseyside, but make sure you take the time out of your studies to truly experience Liverpool for what it is - a city of culture, proud Scousers and Steamboats (order at any bar). 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 Liverpool 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

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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. The 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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LIVERPOOL Liverpool has three great places to study – Liverpool University, John Moore’s and Hope Universities. If you have chosen to carry out your studies in Liverpool, congratulations you have made a great choice. Liverpool has a lively club and pub scene, great football teams and lots of museums and galleries. For many students, moving to a new city and your own accommodation for the first time, the thought can be daunting, and one of the major concerns could be burglary to your home. We have all heard horror stories about friends being burgled. Liverpool is a safe city, but there are some easy tips that can make your property safer. Many burglaries are down to people leaving their doors and windows open and unlocked.

Take time to lock up properly whenever you go out and even when you are elsewhere in your property. Keep valuables out of sight. Don’t leave laptops or mobile phones where they can be seen from outside the property, as this is very tempting to burglars. Use a timer switch for the lights to make it appear that someone is home even when the house is empty. You can mark your valuables free of charge online at www.immobilise.com If you have concerns about the safety of your property, you can speak to your landlord and ask them to fit extra locks to your property. Enjoy your time studying in this great city of ours, and remember to stay safe.

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UNSPOKEN RULES OF UNIVERSITY PORTIA FAHEY

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LIVERPOOL FRESHERS

BIG TIPS AND TRICKS REBEKAH WILSON

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TAKE NOTE of these do’s and don’ts - they will help you survive as a fresher in Liverpool this year. Here is a short list of the most helpful tips. ONE. BE CONFIDENT - speak to every student you meet, every fresher is on the same boat full of strangers. TWO. GET OUT OF YOUR ROOM - hermits don’t survive in the real world. THREE. SWERVE OFF THE BEATEN TRACK - try alternative clubs and bars (The Salty Dog, The Shipping Forecast, Bier Bar, Alma de Cuba) FOUR. GO TO ST JOHN’S SHOPPING CENTRE - food, clothes and essentials for students (ten times cheaper than Standard Supermarkets)

NOTHING WILL TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE QUITE LIKE KITCHEN WARFARE. Who didn’t do the washing up? Why are the cupboard doors always left open? You may not know it yet, but by the end of your first semester these are the questions that will really drive you crazy. It may sound childish, but every student has a story about the time when one flatmate hid the spoons/burnt the pan/ate the yoghurt, just to spite another flatmate.

tacky and wonderful St John’s shopping centre? Remember, it’s all about who can grab the most freebies at the freshers fair!

YOUR LAZINESS KNOWS NO BOUNDS! This is your time to shine! You’re at university now, you’re an adult, you’re paying nine thousand pounds a year to be educated so you’re going to make the most of it, right? Wrong. In fact, you’ve discovered a whole new level of laziness that is equally as impressive as it is worrying. Buy an alarm clock, reassure yourself that your favourite series on Netflix will always be there and it will be nine thousand pounds well spent.

YOU WILL JUDGE PEOPLE ON THEIR FAVOURITE FLOOR OF THE KRAZYHOUSE Picture this: you’ve made a load of new friends and you’ve decided to go to The Krazyhouse one night. Perfect. You stumble up the first flight of stairs when suddenly you hear the screams of your favourite Slipknot song in K1. Your new friends scream in disgust, but that’s okay, you didn’t expect them to like it anyway, so you move on to K2. This is it; you’ve died and gone to pop-punk heaven! But you’re alone, the traitors you used to call your friends have moved on to the sweaty mess that is K3 and are now dancing on a podium to Nicki Minaj. But you realise that the more your friends drink, the more they can be convinced to go down to K2. And actually, they too know all the words to Dance, Dance.

YOUR NEW MANTRA. “Do you do student discount?” By the end of your first year you will have used this phrase so much that you’ve convinced yourself that you should be on an episode of Extreme Cheapskates. Who needs Liverpool One when you’re in the

FINALLY, HARDMAN STREET IS THE MOST UNDERRATED STREET IN LIVERPOOL Have you seen the signs on Bumper? Comedic genius. Red salt at Nabzy’s? Legendary. Acoustic acts at Hannah’s Bar? They could give The Cavern a run for their money, especially with their cocktails.

Ice breaking tips for your ﬁrst few weeks of university LAUREN HOLLAND

PHOTO CREDIT: LAUREN HOLLAND

GETTING TO know flatmates is easy and before you know it you’ll be the best of friends. However, if you fear your social awkwardness will get the better of you, here are a few little tricks to make pals straight away. Make things easier for yourself and don’t shut yourself in your room. Being isolated can easily become a habit, and makes it incredibly difficult for people to communicate with you, therefore a simple but effective doorstop means you’re involved with the flat at all times. Another trick is the fabulous food, as your kitchen is where you’ll generally hang out, so use this to your advantage! Plan a

Come Dine With Me amongst yourselves, this subtle icebreaker will test your culinary skills and will give you something to interact with straight away. Drinking games are normally the key to quick social success, however be sure to include everyone. Avoid the horrors of ‘I Have Never’ for a few nights as this can be intimidating for some. Instead, opt for a game that can be played by all, such as Word Association or a true time classic, Twister. After two weeks, I bet you’ll know everything about each other (which isn’t always a good thing)!

FIVE. COOK – A Pot Noodle will not keep you proactive and no, changing flavours does not fix that. SIX. SIGHTSEE - take a daytrip around Liverpool or you never will (Visit the Docks, Hope

Street, Bold Street, Bluecoat, Chinatown). SEVEN. JOIN A CLUB/SOCIETY - A student’s biggest regret is not joining anything in first year, as the people you meet at a university club or society can become lifelong friends. Attend your Fresher’s Fair and sign up for everything. Re-enactment club? Why not? EIGHT. ENJOY EVERY MOMENT - there will be many ups and downs but it’s all a part of the fresher’s experience!

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Liverpool

and all it’s got…

BRYONY HOLLOWAY

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HOW TO BECOME A LIVERPOOL IS known for being one hell of a fantastic city to visit, but with hundreds of bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants and attractions, it’s difficult to be bored and even harder to know where to begin. For most fresher’s, the first place on their list will be the brand new Guild of Students Welcome Week. With an incredible line up this year it’s definitely not one to miss. In the bustling city centre, Concert Square is known for being the hub of nightlife to Scousers and students alike due to its well-known bars and clubs surrounding it. This includes Walkabout an Australian bar, The Krazyhouse - a vast club spanning three floors, Camel Club - a Moroccan themed RnB club and even CaVa - a tequila bar with all varieties of one-pound tequila shots, from baked bean to the rather tasty cherry flavour! For those freshers fancying a slightly different vibe, Seel Street ensures a great range with the classic Heebie Jeebies, a student favourite, La’gos - a bar where Jaeger is always cheap and the music even better, Salt-Dog Slims, Empire, Brooklyn Mixer and the Kazimier Gardens to name but a few. For those interested in something unique (but maybe also a little more expensive) there is a good selection of cocktails bars such as Aloha, Berry and Rye and Maya. Unique club nights aren’t to be missed, such as Circus and Chibuku - an electronic house night, Eat Your Greens - a reggae dub night, Fiesta Bombarda - an explosive mix of jazz with Speakeasy (the name kinda gives the theme away) being the largest. Of course though, no Liverpool student would be considered a ‘proper’ student without trying out some of the more ‘interesting’ places. The Blue Angel Nightclub, also known as The Raz, has the cheapest pints and Medication at Cream has a little of everything. For restaurants Liverpool is spoilt; there are various chain restaurants based around Liverpool

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In the bustling city centre, Concert Square is known for being the hub of nightlife to Scousers and students alike due to its well-known bars and clubs surrounding it. One, whereas along Bold Street there’s a countless amount of individual restaurants such as Kasbah (Moroccan), Bakchich (Lebanese) and Egg (Vegan). Of course, for the more elegant eater the restaurants in Albert Dock such as Pan Am and Circo will sate their appetite. Also near Sefton Park, you’ll find Lark Lane, which boasts a beautiful selection of wine bars and cute restaurants. Liverpool is full of attractions, from the Big Eye at Albert Dock to Go Ape, a crazy golf course in Liverpool One. Amongst those particularly recommended are the Tate Art Gallery and Maritime Museum in Albert Dock, Chinatown’s Gate and both the Anglican and Metropolitan Cathedrals. Further out from town, both Princes and Sefton Park offer a little greenery and are occasionally home to some fantastic festivals. So finally to answer the original question, what does Liverpool have to offer? The only answer there is: even more than this.

BNOC (that’s a big name on campus!) AMY NICHOLSON

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The start of the new academic year welcomes many new things. New mates, new tutors, a new notepad perhaps, but most importantly... a new big name on campus! Being a big name on campus is like becoming a royal, a royal who rules over the social scene for the best part of your academic life, whilst the rest of us mere mortals watch on with envy. We all know the type. The loud, over sociable, usually a member of a sports team who attends every night out going. But being a big name on campus isn’t just about attending every Mednesday of the year… it’s a way of life. Life as a BNOC means you will be loved and you will be hated, but one thing’s for sure, you most certainly will be a hot topic of conversation amongst the lecture theatre. If you fancy your chances at reinventing yourself as a big name on campus this year then follow these 5 steps below: 1. Party…hard! The no.1 rule of becoming a BNOC is that you must be a party animal. It is your job to be the life and soul of the party. You might want to start by becoming the pre-drink host, making every night fancy dress or perhaps, most importantly, consuming coma-inducing amounts of vodka red bull. Home before 5am? Then you might want to reconsider whether you’re BNOC material. 2. Run for SU President. One of the easiest ways to springboard yourself to BNOC status is to run for SU President. There’s nothing more memorable than an annoyingly friendly student, dressed in a T-shirt with their own face on, bothering you whilst you’re trying to write your dissertation. 3. Join a sports team…and become the captain. OK, so this element does require a certain degree of talent but is a sure ticket to becoming campus famous, and fast. 4. Have over a 1,000 Facebook friends. Of course, these don’t actually have to be actual ‘friends’ (they don’t even have to be acquaintances) - just people, preferably extremely good looking ones. Best start hitting that friend request button. 5. Befriend everybody! We all know the type, that annoyingly popular person who can’t even walk to the library toilet without stopping to talk to at least twelve people. If you want to become a BNOC you’re going to have be friendly, and to everyone. After all, everyone is a potential fan.

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Highs, Sky Rides & Davina McCall CHERYL CULLIFORD-WHYTE

PHOTO: CHERYL CULLIFORD-WHYTE

LIVERPOOL HOSTED Stage One of the 2014 Tour of Britain and welcomed the event with a Sky Ride of its own. Around ten thousand people took to the streets of Liverpool ready to cycle the 8km route the professionals were to race the very same day. Sky Ride, an initiative of Sky and British Cycling to encourage more people to ‘fall in love’ with the sport, facilitates both these Big Bike events and regular local rides. This event alongside Liverpool City Council’s recent introduction of the Citybike scheme shows a definite effort on both the private and public sector’s part to encourage citizens to become more active and to use greener transport. Sandra Green, a Regional Coordinator for Breeze - the women’s only cycling network attended the Sky Ride and said: “the day was amazing, well organised and lots of fun. It was fab to see so many people out on bikes. A highlight was seeing Marcel Kittel’s thighs!” Green commented on Liverpool’s Citybike scheme: “One of the things we struggle with is access to bikes, so it’s a brilliant idea for people dipping in and out.” Citybike is currently the biggest public cycling scheme outside of London with nearly seventy stations across the city. Tim Caswell, Managing Director of Hourbike (Citybike operator) said: “We’ve been really pleased with the reaction to Citybike in Liverpool. I hope people continue to enjoy and support Citybike.” Citybike’s latest press release reveals ‘Saddle Up,’ a new student discounted offer of a £50 annual membership which includes: the first thirty minutes of every journey free, an extra five hours allowance with then any addition usage charged at £1 an hour. Josh Howes, a cycling enthusiast and recent graduate of the University of Liverpool, commented on Citybike prior to this deal as: “Convenient but expensive.” He said, “I would use them more if I didn’t have to pay two fees to use one,” a possible concern of other students and one which this new deal may fix.

University of Liverpool’s Guild to Hand Power Over to Students EMMA ROSA ROBB

PHOTO: EMMA ROSA ROBB

JUST AS 53 DEGREES announces its plans to close in the New Year, Preston’s Guild Hall will now be undergoing a £1 million renovation after worries of its demolition. The plans include an Italian Restaurant, a coffee shop and numerous events to maintain the interest of music lovers across the city. Despite these uncertain economic times, while many clubs and entertainment venues are closing their doors, there are still places to indulge in a fun, safe and entertaining nightlife, especially for students. With this planned variety at the Guild Hall, students can now enjoy a night out in practically one building; whether a concert, a meal or a well-earned coffee break, there will be plenty there to entertain new and established students. There are also plans to launch a hub and conference facilities to help up and coming businesses. With the variety of business courses run at the University, this will be a perfect opportunity for students to further develop their craft and business skills. The Guild Hall was originally going to be demolished, but it was saved after a bid from Simon Rigby was accepted. The official ownership will be handed over to him in October. Working alongside Rigby is the architects Frank Whittle Partnership, who have started planning its brand new, modern image. It’s clear that Mr Rigby has a clear vision for the venue and understands its loss to the city. He describes the venue as ‘unique’ and ‘that if lost would be a travesty not just for our generation but our children and their children. The venue requires a clear vision and much TLC to regain its position as a world class entertainment mecca and conference venue.’ With all these exciting developments, let’s rejoice that they will continue to provide fantastic experiences for students at UCLan.

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“Student oﬃcers should be there to build the will of the students; they should not enforce their [own] will onto the students” – James Coe, Guild Deputy-President

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Pushy Promoters need to back oﬀ LOUISE EVANS

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IN THE world of university life, it is common knowledge that fresher’s week hosts the ultimate party events. For newcomers, it is the crucial time to meet friends and integrate into student life. However, year after year this exciting week is tainted by the persistence of pushy promoters. Adding to the pressure of joining university, students are often ambushed in the street outside libraries, coffee shops and even lecture halls, whilst countless flyers are thrust at them. Flyers threatening that ‘tickets are selling out fast’ for the most ‘un-missable fresher’s event’ - their desperation to sell tickets is admirable, but perhaps their determination should be put to better use. Tickets seem to always be selling out fast, although nobody that you actually know is attending said event. Craig (22) graduated last year, and has several ‘horror stories’ from his three years of fresher’s promotion. “I remember in my first year, two promoters snuck into our private accommodation. They put posters up for their event EVERYWHERE and still knocked on everyone’s doors to tell us about it. I went to the event but I thought it was all a bit too much.” It appears that promoters have also infiltrated social media. Recently, a promoter contacted Elena Phylaktou (19) through Facebook from a university that she does not attend, urging her that tickets were selling quickly to a big freshers’ event in that city this September. One word: Nonsense.

Questioning the unthinkable: Is an alcohol free fresher’s week doable? ELLIE CONNELL

Just remember, if they are that desperate for your attendance, then they probably haven’t sold enough tickets. Every event is potentially ‘missable’ as you can have a good night out with your friends regardless of what is happening in the club around you. Don’t be fooled by the charms of the pushy promoters: stay strong, make friends, and enjoy the best week of the year.

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For the majority of students a successful fresher’s week means a ridiculously large intake of alcohol. But what if alcohol was removed from the equation? Would this infamous week be as successful? Although the obvious answer might be no, for some students an alcohol free freshers week is not only a possibility, but a fast approaching reality. Would it really be that bad? Just imagine the endless round of awful chat up lines, dad dance moves and tonsil tennis that could be laughed at and remembered, instead of being a part of. Not only would there be the added benefit of waking up headache free the next morning, but also the chance to mock your less intelligent friends who chose alcohol over entertainment. Twenty-year-old student Ben Turner spoke of his experience as a sober fresher – “The prospect of no alcohol during freshers may be a daunting one but I quickly learnt that there are so many other ways of settling in and making friends!” Ultimately, fresher’s is a week of socialising and settling in to university life, so with alcohol or not just remember to get involved, laugh and take lots of pictures as fresher’s is a week you will never forget!

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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

THIS MONTH MON 22 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

MONDAY 6 OCTOBER

MONDAY 13 OCTOBER

MONDAY 20 OCTOBER

● Cobble Wobble @ RUBY SKY ● Monday nights @ AURA

● Cobble Wobble @ RUBY SKY

● Monday nights @ AURA

● Cobble Wobble @ RUBY SKY ● Monday nights @ AURA

● Monday nights @ AURA

● Uni Bar @ REVOLUTION

● Bass Hunter @ LIVERPOOL GUILD OF STUDENTS

TUESDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER

TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

● The Raz

● Dirty Antics @ BUMPER

WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 22 OCTOBER

● Med Wed @ MEDICATION

● Basement Junkie @ HEEBIE JEEBIE’S

TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

● LDMS Residents Launch Party @ THE CELLAR

WEDNESDAY 1 OCTOBER

● Med Wed @ MEDICATION

● Dirty Antics @ BUMPER

● Basement Junkie @ HEEBIE JEEBIE’S

● Cheeky Monkey @ MODO

THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER

WEDNESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER

● The Zoo @ REVOLUTION ● Med Wed @ MEDICATION Basement Junkie @ HEEBIE JEEBIE’S THURSDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

● Take Me Out @ ENVI ● Giggle @ RUBY SKY ● I Love Vodka @ REVOLUTION ● Pop Tartz @ POP WORLD ● Thursday Night Project @ BAA BAR FLEET STREET

● Monster Munch @ REVOLUTION

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER

● Med Wed @ MEDICATION

● TREND @ CAMEL CLUB

● Basement Junkie @ HEEBIE JEEBIE’S

● Thank Baa Bar It’s Friday @ BAA BARS FLEET STREET

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER

● Med Wed @ MEDICATION ● Basement Junkie @ HEEBIE JEEBIE’S

THURSDAY 16 OCTOBER THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER

● Gossip @ GARLANDS

● Thursday Night Project @ BAA BAR FLEET STREET

● I Love Vodka @ REVOLUTION

● Gossip @ GARLANDS

● Basement Junkie @ HEEBIE JEEBIE’S

● Giggle @ RUBY SKY

● Super Rad @ BUMPER

● Pop Tartz @ POP WORLD

● Thursday Night Project @ BAA BAR FLEET STREET

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER

● TREND @ CAMEL CLUB

● Thank Baa Bar It’s Friday @ BAA BARS FLEET STREET

● Viva La Modo @ MODO

● The Friday Night Experience @ PAN AM

● Viva La Modo @ MODO

● Famous Fridays @ RUBY SKY

● Friday Club @ REVOLUTION

● Famous Fridaya @ RUBY SKY

● Friday Club @ REVOLUTION

● Thank Baa Bar It’s Friday @ BAA BARS FLEET STREET

● The Friday Night Experience @ PAN AM

● Viva La Modo @ MODO

● Foo Figthers Tribute Club @ THE KRAZYHOUSE

● Viva La Modo @ MODO

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● Thank Baa Bar It’s Friday @ BAA BARS FLEET STREET

SATURDAY 18 OCTOBER

● Ego @ REPUBLIK

● Garlands Bedlam @ GARLANDS

● The Friday Night Experience @ PAN AM

● Saturday Night Alive @ RUBY SKY

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

● Saturday Nights In Aus @ WALKABOUT

● Garlands Bedlam @ GARLANDS ● Saturday Night Alive @ RUBY SKY

● Rage @ THE KRAZYHOUSE ● Pukka Up Ibiza Reunion @ AURA

● Saturday Nights In Aus @ WALKABOUT

SUNDAY 5 OCTOBER

● Rage @ THE KRAZYHOUSE

● Student Fest, Battle of the Smurfs @ CONCERT SQUARE

SUNDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

● Sunday nights @ POP WORLD

● Sunday nights in Pop World

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● Garlands Bedlam @ GARLANDS ● Saturday Night Alive @ RUBY SKY ● Saturday Nights In Aus @ WALKABOUT ● Rage @ THE KRAZYHOUSE

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● Sunday nights SUNDAY 12 OCTOBER

●Sunday nights @ POP WORLD

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BEST NIGHTS THIS FRESHERS’ WEEK KATIE BRAITHWAITE

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FRESHERS’ is a two-week extravaganza where students get the chance to let loose and socialise with their course and roommates. Each night has a set theme and location chosen by Liverpool’s student unions. All the club events are situated in Liverpool’s city centre, ranging from a UV rave in Ruby Sky, Dirty Antics at Bumper and Heebie’s basement (jam-jar cocktails, anyone?). Read on to ﬁnd out where to be this September.

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HEEBIE’S BASEMENT

Everybody - whether they attend The University of Liverpool, LJMU or Liverpool Hope - will go to The Raz at least once through the duration of their student experience. My advice is to get it over with as soon as possible, so buy a pair of Raz shoes and dance the night away in the infamous basement. For more information about the notorious Blue Angel, check out our Local Entertainment section.

Whether you like deep-house or indie and reggae music, Heebie Jeebies is the place to be on a Friday night. The chilled vibes and low-lighting is perfect for a quick round of pre-drinks or a heavy night in The Pool.

CHEEKY MONKEY – SCHOOL DISCO FANCY DRESS This night in freshers’ is always heavily advertised, but is often the least exciting of them all. It requires you to dress up in school attire, yet instead, most people choose to go out in their fresh new wardrobes from the bank of Mum and Dad.

Oﬃcially known as Medication, this is one of the most well known mid-week student nights. Whether you have a 9am lecture the next morning or a hospital placement, you will always ﬁnd yourself here on a Wednesday as the dance, R&B and pop rooms are always rammed with both students and nurses.

POP WORLD SUNDAY Hanover Street’s Pop World is the place to be if you like to dance your heart out to pop music from the 1990s like no one’s watching. If you are a sucker for cringey tunes, then this is your ideal club. Otherwise, I’d keep very clear!

NORTH WEST FASHION FESTIVAL FALLS FLAT PORTIA FAHEY

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GUESTS WERE left disappointed at the first ever North West Fashion Festival when many of the designers and much hyped celebrity guests failed to attend the event. Novo London was just one of the designers who had failed to show last minute, along with the recognisable stars of TOWIE and Ex On The Beach. However, some designers that were at the event were not happy to be there either. One designer confessed that she was charged extra by Chic Networking for a model, only for them to be available for a mere fifteen minutes of the six hour event. Waterloo Road and Strictly Come Dancing star, Chelsea Healey was even seen leaving the event three hours early.

The disappointment of the guests soon faded however when the beautiful outfits, all designed in the North West, were unveiled on the runway. Young fashionistas were also mesmerised by new boy band, Stateside, who greeted screaming fans before their performance. The band includes glamour model Bianca Gascoigne’s younger brother, Regan. Despite its shaky start, the North West Fashion Festival had a buzzing atmosphere thanks to the resident DJ and enthusiastic hosts. It brought fashion lovers young and old together and showcased some truly brilliant designers. If you love fashion, then the North West Fashion Festival is the place to be.

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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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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.

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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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TRENDING VIDEOS The One With The Friends Reunion JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE Kimmel’s late-night shenanigans regularly make for amazing YouTube hits such as “Epic Twerk Fail,” “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” or even “(I Wanna Channing) All Over Your Tatum”? However, this week, he staged a mini-“Friends” reunion that brought smiles to our faces and made our hearts melt. And proving that “Friends” nostalgia unites all of humanity: in just over 24 hours on YouTube, it cleared a whopping 6 million views. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4H2JHp5XOQ

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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?

HABITS YOU

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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OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL

LIVERPOOL

Graduate Graduate Recruitment Sales Consultant Executive

Post Room Assistant

Sales Associate

(permanent)

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

£25000/annum

Liverpool

Manchester Job ID: 201421283

£6.31/annum Job ID: 201451393

Market rates Job ID: 201365402

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.

This company is looking for fast paced data scanning/ post room operatives. The role involves handling, sorting and scanning all incoming post. Data entry is also required. The right candidate will be personable, excellent attention to detail, work well under pressure and at speed. Strong organisational skills coupled with excellent communication is essential.

This company is made up of people with a real passion for quality customer service and for creating amazing customer experiences You’ll play a key role in helping the store to maintain performance and meet sales targets. As new products are introduced in store, you will build your knowledge to ensure that you can deal with every type of customer enquiry.

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Engineer

Sales Assistant

Sales

£20000 - £25000/annum

Liverpool

Southampton Job ID: 201419012

Leeds Job ID: 201403764

Market Rates JOB ID: 200910170

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Tips for surviving at your

halls of residence PHOTO CREDIT: BETHANY ATKIN

IT DOESN’T matter which university you attend, we all have to go through the same first year experience that usually entails living at halls of residence. A few of the sub-editors here at ‘The University Paper’ have collaborated to share their experiences and knowledge of how to survive at four different Liverpool student halls. I’d take note, or you might be in for a few shocking surprises.

only one using your utensils…or food. A disadvantage is the morning bus overflowing with Carnatic residents so it’s early risings; however, our rivalry is a great unifier, as well as a good laugh: “I’d rather live in a paedo’s attic than Carnatic!”

OPAL COURT

You will have a love/hate relationship with Capital Gate. You will love the Dominos Pizza in the building, but you will not love the hole it makes in your bank statement. Don’t worry, Capital Gate is situated in Lidl car park so a cheap, quick meal is never too far away. Also, don’t expect any of your appliances to work, something will break every week without fail, but make the most of the free replacement service while you can.

By Bethany Atkin Having had to choose private accommodation due to over-subscription, I naturally went for the one with the swimming pool. Unfortunately the pool and high-tech gym were not included in the £100 a week rental price tag. Despite my disappointment, I found all amenities were well catered for (a decent sized kitchen, en-suite bathrooms) so I couldn’t really complain, especially when I discovered that the location of the nearest Domino’s was over the road.

GREENBANK HALLS By Emma Robb

Take advantage of Greenbank’s grassy common as corridors can have up to 36 rooms! The sheer amount of students encourages socialising, with constant parties and sports - get involved. BUT watch cleanliness as disgruntled cleaners will impound dishes, and with so many people to a kitchen, you’ll find that you’re not the

CAPITAL GATE By Portia Fahey

APOLLO COURT By Bradd Chambers If you live in Apollo Court you know that the smell of damp will live with you forever. With so many boilers bursting every year I think the smell has consumed the place entirely. You will never have a peaceful sleep, between the smoke alarm going off every three hours and the bin men making as much noise as possible at 4am. Aside from that, it was a great place to make new friends, had excellent en-suite bathrooms and all the essential luxuries, including a Subway hangover cure around the corner.

TYPES OF HOUSEMATES YOU’LL INEVITABLY

LIVE WITH AT UNIVERSITY JOSH BAMFORD

PHOTO CREDIT: WALTER BAYLISS

Now you’ve got to know your housemates a bit, I know you’ll agree that you’re all different. So let me guide you through the common stereotypes that everyone experiences at Halls of Residence.

FIRST OF ALL, never spend a lot of money on your food. Keep to your Heinz beans, because you’ll have a mystery food stealer... who will never own up to it! It could be one of your closest pals, or ‘the one who locks,’ i.e. the only noise you ever hear is their door locking. But don’t give them too much stick they’re not as bad as the homesick one. This is the housemate who goes home every weekend and therefore misses out on Friday nights of Baa Bar and Chesters, and then complains that they are missing out. At least they’re not the bad drunk. This

person wakes everyone up at stupid o’clock singing football songs and making you keep them company, even though they’re just going to fall asleep outside their door when you do. They’re the opposite of the skint one, the housemate who never has any money to do absolutely anything fun. But let’s not forget the drama queen, singing and prancing around your kitchen to their favourite song or screaming bloody murder if they see a spider. Any of these ring any bells? Thought so.

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CAITLIN BRADLEY

PHOTO CREDIT: CAITLIN BRADLEY

LIVERPOOL CITY centre is buzzing with nightlife, with clubs such as Popworld and Krazyhouse crammed full of students every week. The centre is also close to LJMU and University of Liverpool campuses, which is very handy if you need to pop in to Smiffy’s to pick up a costume for Freshers. There is also an array of pubs, bars and restaurants to try, such as Riley’s at the base of UNITE’S Grand Central Student Accommodation and The Font pub on Arrad St, which also houses vintage Nintendo games (Mario Kart, anyone?). However, this area is usually the most expensive place to live which is why after first year, students tend to venture further away. Therefore, the city centre isn’t the only place in Liverpool that’s packed full of students. Away from the city you will find Smithdown Road, Wavertree and Kensington which all cater heavily to students, with cheap housing and the promise of a great house party occurring on most weekends. Not too far away is Toxteth, which lies just on the outskirts of the city centre. This means that students are close enough to experience what the city offers, but are also a little further out from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool. The places up for rent are usually flats in modernised terraced houses and have similar rent prices as those in the

centre, but still hold some historic charm. Kensington is a little further out, nearer the University of Liverpool’s campus and has similar student dwellings to Toxteth. The rent in Kensington is a little cheaper, but similar to other areas it does not lose its student-centric charm. As it is also close to the city centre, it’s easy to either take a short bus ride or leisurely walk into town to run errands or enjoy a night out. Wavertree is the most popular place for students to live during their studies, distanced at around two and a half miles away from Lime Street station. Wavertree is home to the well-known student area of Smithdown Road, so there is a huge array of local pubs and amenities for students who don’t want to venture into the city every day. It’s easy enough for students to catch a bus or train to any of the Liverpool University campuses, with the area also offering good rental rates for their terraced houses. Rent is lower here than in the city centre too, therefore it is a perfect place to live if your budget isn’t too flexible. At the top end of Smithdown is a very large ASDA, which is open 24/7; therefore if you’re in need of extra drink on a Friday night, you will not be disappointed.

FIVE WAYS TO ANNOY YOUR

NEIGHBOURS KATY JAMES

PHOTO CREDIT: KATY JAMES

Being an annoying neighbour is much simpler than you might think. If you have a docking station, a playlist, and a small group of very loud friends then you are well on your way to being a pest.

If your boy/girlfriend is round every night, remember that the walls between houses in Liverpool can be rather thin.

If you are in halls and you insist on knocking on the front door of every flat in your block, then continue to knock on every bedroom door on your own as you stumble home cross-eyed with a kebab.

If you decide to empty your kitchen bin into your neighbours outside bin, you will achieve the status of ‘annoying neighbour’ even more so.

Oh, and the millions of flyers that get shoved under your flat door, shove them under your neighbours. Everyone does it.

FRESHERS, YOU’RE NOT AT HOME ANYMORE

BRADD CHAMBERS

PHOTO CREDIT: BRADD CHAMBERS

NOW THAT you’re out on your own and don’t have the comfort of living with your parents, there’s going to be a lot of mistakes that everyone makes at some point. First of all – food won’t magically appear in the fridge anymore - you’re going to have to go shopping. Many fresher’s forget about this and spend too much on meal deals at Tesco’s as they didn’t do their weekly shop. Also, if you leave your dirty dishes beside the sink (unless you have really, really nice flat mates) they’re going to stay there. So if your cupboard is empty of dishes, you’re going to have to wash them yourself. A distant memory will be the luxury of your mum washing, ironing and putting away your clothes every day. So try and at least have one clean t-shirt to wear to lectures, or you’ll be known as the fresher that smells. No doubt you will make the mistake of completely ruining your clothes if you don’t clue up on the washing machine beforehand, or your lucky underwear will probably shrink. Unless you’re lucky, you won’t have your parents handing you money when you’re skint like they could when you were living at home, so keep a careful track of what you spend. Buying the entire football team ‘Zombie’s’ in Aloha isn’t going to place you in the first team, and it may result with a call from the bank towards the end of October. Students are notorious for forgetting to clean the bed sheets, and if you’ve had a ‘lucky’ freshers’ you should definitely consider changing them every fortnight, unless you would like a build up of bed bugs. You mum might have cleaned them when you were at school, but now no one’s here to do your dirty work. Also, your parents can’t nag at you, which may seem like a good thing, but the lack of nagging will result with you making a lot of mistakes, like missing lectures, missing deadlines or having no motivation to do any work at all. Anyone else want to move back home yet?

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Fever grips LJMU Campus

WILSON WEAVER

PHOTO CREDIT: WILSON WEAVER

GET ON YOUR DANCING SHOES! KATE HEWISON

PHOTO CREDIT: KATE HEWISON

DANCE IS ENJOYED by an increasingly large number of students, owed partly the recent popularity of certain classes like ‘Zumba’. Liverpool’s universities reﬂect this with a great variety of societies and teams for enthusiastic dancers of all abilities to join. LJMU Dance is a society that is open to all, no audition necessary. It specialises in genres such as hip-hop, contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap and lyrical. The society won twelve trophies over three competitions last year, as well as staging two shows. Cara McGovern, 20, vice-president of LJMU Dance 2014-2015, believes the society

NOW IN its fifth year as a team at Liverpool John Moores University, the Fury are coming off their ‘most successful season ever,’ says founder of the American Football Society, Cameron Taylor. American Football is on the rise in Britain: Wembley Stadium will now host 3 regular season NFL games and talks have been ongoing about a team moving across the pond. Channel 4 and Sky both cover the Sunday Night slate of games and there are increasingly more Brits being drafted to play professionally, therefore this growing exposure has rubbed off on LJMU Fury. Five-year member of the British University American Football League (BUAFL), Taylor, says they ‘have a strong base of players with fantastic coaches, and a great pool of talent.’ While the coaching is top notch, the team is aware that the sport is often new to players and they aim to accommodate such varying levels of experience. On the 14th of September the team is hosting a taster session at Childwall Sports College starting at 12:30pm, for anyone willing to give the sport a go and to offer newcomers a chance to meet the team. The social aspect is initially what founded the society and still thrives today. As well as post game nights out, the team enjoys Halloween

socials, Christmas and Super Bowl parties, Madden Tournaments, Offense v Defence competitions and fancy dress occasions. LJMU Fury plays against University teams from across the country and are looking to build a squad capable of challenging for the National championship. There are eight games in the BUAFL regular season, including away trips and the potential for more games in the nationwide playoffs. The fully qualified coaching set-up is equally impressive, consisting of previous Britbowl Championship winners as well as current and former team GB international players. For students looking to join the society there is no need to splash out on expensive gear, as all the team’s equipment is funded which makes it among the cheapest societies at LJMU. Training is on Tuesday at 8-10pm, and Sunday at 11:30-3pm, with games also being played on the Sunday. For the moment, University Of Liverpool and Liverpool Hope students do not have specific university teams but they can join Liverpool’s local team, the Merseyside Nighthawks. However, given the sports rising popularity and the success of LJMU Fury, it will not be long before varsity American Football comes to Liverpool.

completely changed her time at university. She said: “Joining the society lets you make friends that you really have something in common with and gives you something to work towards.” University of Liverpool students are also well catered for, their university having two separate dance societies to choose from, Dancesport and Bodysoc. Bodysoc also offers ballet, tap, contemporary, hip-hop and jazz as well as zumba and flex and tone. They have classes for fun as well as competition teams, the auditions for which will take place from 30th September – 4th October. Dancesport, on the other hand, practices skills in Ballroom and Latin American dancing with a hint of Rock and Roll, salsa and off-beat. The society welcomes members of all abilities as well as inviting anyone from LJMU and Liverpool Hope to join and compete. Between learning routines, putting on shows and winning trophies at competitions around England, there’s still plenty of time to go out and have fun. Outside of organising the annual sports tour, the social secretary of each society organises regular social events throughout the year. For any freshers looking to further their talents, discover a new passion or simply meet new people, Liverpool’s dance societies are the perfect place to enhance your university career!

FRESHERS GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL

GEORGE AIRD

PHOTO CREDIT: GEORGE AIRD

LIVERPOOL HAS a great love of football, and the variety of leagues and teams available to students go far in living up to this reputation. University of Liverpool has four men’s teams, compared to LJMU’s three. Both universities’ first teams have won their respective leagues in recent years, testament to their high standards. Women’s football is equally healthy with successful first and second teams on both sides. University official teams have trials at the start of term and largely cater for more serious players. Register your interest at respective Freshers Fairs for more information. Campus football thrives within University Of Liverpool.

Women’s campus football takes the form of a seven-a-side Sunday league. Men’s teams have the choice between an eleven-a-side league and a sixa-side league. The former has three divisions and sixty teams with games played weekly, whilst the latter comprises of just over twenty teams played on Friday evenings. Application forms can be found on the

Sport Liverpool website. The best non-university option is Lucozade Powerleague. Despite being further afield, they have the lure of new 5G pitches and regular competitions throughout the year. For the best deals on their student leagues catch them at this year’s Freshers Fair.

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GOLDEN ERA FOR WOMEN’S RUGBY

CLARE SACCO

PHOTO CREDIT: CLARE SACCO

ENTHUSIASM FOR women’s rugby union is at an all time high in this country. A recent World Cup win at professional level means there has never been a better time to get involved. LJMU’s Women’s Rugby team welcomes players of all abilities. They train at local Sefton Rugby Club on Mondays at 18:30, and matches are played in BUCS Northern 3A league on a Wednesday afternoon. The annual varsity game against rivals, University of Liverpool, is hotly competed and there is no shortage of social events throughout the year, including weekly nights out and an Easter tour. Find them on Twitter @LJMUWR or email ljmuwr@hotmail.com.

WHAT IS the hardest thing about Skydiving? Probably the ground. A precursor to joining Liverpool Skydiving Society is answering the following question: why would you want would to hurl yourself out of a plane? You’ll soon learn however, that the real question is why not? The few seconds of free-fall after jumping are unforgettable as you tumble and turn towards the ground until, once you are under canopy, you enjoy incomparably beautiful views of the Earth. During all parts of skydiving your instructors will always be watching, helping to sometimes push you out of the plane and ready to direct you as you float to the ground. Doubters of safety should bear in mind that skydiving is actually categorised by the AU as a class B dangerous sport. That means any fans of rugby are taking a bigger risk in going up for a lineout, than they would be falling out of a plane. The growing Liverpool Skydiving Society can offer you the opportunity to do either a tandem skydive or a RAPS (Rapid Air Progression System) course. On the RAPS course, a group of students partake in a day of ground training. They are then allowed, or encouraged, to jump solo out of a plane at three thousand five hundred feet whilst their parachute is pulled automatically. The course is taken at Cark Northwest Skydiving Centre over the duration of a weekend. From then on it

Joining Liverpool Skydiving Society oﬀers you a once in lifetime opportunity. Unique in the nature of its activity, meeting likeminded, adventurous and fun-loving people is inevitable.

is your choice to jump as much as you want with some even going up to the dropzone every weekend. In the past couple of years, the University of Liverpool Skydiving Society has come on in leaps and bounds, reflected by the achievements of its members. The progression rate is the highest it has ever been, with several students qualifying gaining FS1 (Formation Skydiving) and some even going onto wing-suiting. Skydiving societies around the country also enjoy support from the national BCPA (British Collegiate Parachute Association) who offer competitions and tours abroad to countries that have included Spain, Dubai and California in recent years. They also offer AFF (accelerated free fall) courses where you dive from the ceiling height straight away and pull your own parachute cord. All the time, world-class skydivers will be instructing you. Joining Liverpool Skydiving Society offers you a once in lifetime opportunity. Unique in the nature of its activity, meeting likeminded, adventurous and fun-loving people is inevitable. If you’re aiming to get something entirely different out of your university experience, there are few better places to start. To get in touch, you can email the President Adam McQuire at hsammcqui@ liverpool.ac.uk you can also find them on Facebook.

LACROSSE TEAM LOOKING TO BUILD ON RECENT SUCCESS

GEORGE AIRD

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‘CONGRATULATIONS, you’ve taken the first step to joining the greatest sport on the planet!’ reads University of Liverpool’s Lacrosse team website. A bold but not unsubstantiated claim. The club fields two women’s teams, both competing in the Northern 2A league and a Christie Cup winning men’s team competing in Northern 1A. Uniquely, the club also offers a mixed team option. Founded in 2004, recent years have proven overwhelmingly successful, seeing all fielded teams enjoying promotion. The sport itself rivals many in terms of intensity, whilst mixed team games, welcome parties, and annual tours ensure the social side is equally competitive.

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