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HOMELESS MAN FOUND DEAD IN BURNING RUBBISH PILE NEAR MANCHESTER APOLLO JAMES MULLARD
ON SEPTEMBER 15TH, police and fire crews found the remains of a homeless man within a heap of burning rubbish near the Manchester Apollo music venue, near the roundabout connecting Stockport Road with the A57. The man, in his early forties, had been sleeping in a rubbish skip and was unknowingly picked up by a refuse truck for Veolia Environmental Services when they collected the skips contents for disposal. At approximately 5am, the truck’s driver noticed a blaze in the rear of the truck and dropped much of its burning load at the Apollo car park, alerting the authorities. Fire crews were shocked to find the man’s body within the burned rubbish and alerted the police at 5.30am. Although Greater Manchester Police have said that the death is not being treated as suspicious, there were following investigations by forensics teams concerning the cause of the fire itself. The police closed much of the A57 Hyde Road while the investigation took place, causing major traffic disruptions. After the road was reopened, they put up metal screens to prevent the public from viewing the scene. Veolia Environmental Services released a statement saying: “We can confirm a fire was reported in the rear of one of our commercial vehicles located in a car park on the A57 in Ardwick, Greater Manchester. Both the fire brigade and police attended the scene. We can confirm this matter is now subject to an ongoing police
investigation and we cannot comment further.” A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Police was quoted as saying: “There is not believed to be any third party involvement and enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact cause of death and how the fire was started. Officers now know the identity of the 43-year-old man and his family have been informed, however a formal identification has not yet taken place.” Meanwhile a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue was reported as saying: “We received a call reporting a vehicle fire which was attended by two crews. After extinguishing the flames, firefighters sadly discovered a man’s body and police were called.” Anonymous tributes have been paid to the man, thought to have been aged 43, with flowers being seen outside the Apollo theatre. The incident has sparked calls for action from Manchester City Council to tackle the city’s rising homelessness problem. According to figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government in 2011, homelessness is on the increase, with over two thousand people in the Greater Manchester region living on the streets or in shelters – often in cramped conditions. It is likely that this figure has increased since the 2011 figures, with homeless shelters across the country experiencing financial difficulties due to lack of government funding, such as Narrowgate in Pendleton, which faced temporary
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FRESHER’S WEEK BRAWL ON DEANSGATE
JADE SCANLON
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A MASS brawl involving up to 40 people broke out on Deansgate Locks during the first night of Fresher’s week. It is reported the fight first began in Sakura night club before pouring onto the streets and escalating dramatically. Sakura, along with other clubs including Sugar Buddha, were hosting boxing champ, Ricky Hatton, on the night of the incident. Students and general partygoers alike enjoyed drinks
and pictures with the local Hitman before the night turned chaotic. It is believed Hatton had no knowledge of the violence which later occurred. The chaos began shortly before 3am in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd of September. Police sped to the scene and caught up to the brawlers outside of newly opened Rebellion Rock Bar. An anonymous eyewitness to the incident said:
“Towards the end of the night I just got dead bad vibes in the club, everyone stopped dancing and was just looking at each other.” Afterwards, a huge fight broke out – reported to have included up to 40 men. “People were just hitting each other for the sake of it,” one witness said. “A lot of people were bleeding.” When the emergency services arrived the majority of the crowd dispersed and
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revellers quickly fled the area. Two arrests were made at the scene: one man, aged 29, on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly; and a second man, aged 20, was held on suspicion of a public order offense. A third man, 20, was admitted to Manchester Royal Infirmary with ‘puncture wounds to the torso,’ police said.
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TWO MMU graduates have wowed design critics at the prestigious London Design Show at the V&A. Felix de Pass and Ian McIntyre, who both graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2006 in Three Dimensional Design, were given a simple brief: to use Super-LumiNova, the phosphorescent material used in Panerai watches, to create an artwork. Their piece took the form of installation ‘Candela’, a large circular rotary machine placed in the tapestries gallery at the London Victoria and Albert Museum as part of the London Design Festival. As the clock face of the machine revolves, it passes through a light source which charges its surface, emitting a gentle green glow as light patterns ebb and
flow across the installation’s surface. The title of the installation, Candela, comes from the standard unit of luminous intensity (light). A common candle emits light with a luminous intensity of roughly one candela. The pair were inspired after visiting the manufacturer of Super-LumiNova in Switzerland and observing the phosphorescent material close-up: “I’d never seen a light quality like that” McIntyre said. This latest success follows McIntyre’s British Ceramics Biennial Award shortlisting in 2013 and de Pass’s hugely successful Established & Sons project. Candela was on show until late September.
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FOUR SALFORD University graduates have bagged Best New Sketch act and the Audience Choice awards at the London Sketch Fest – before narrowly missing out on Best Newcomers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Ed Easton, Kath Hughes, James Meehan and the mysterious ‘Kiri’ - their anonymous writing collaborator – who all graduated in 2012, have taken to the comedy circuit and quickly risen through the ranks as Gein’s Family Gift Shop. “All four of us (Jim, Kiri, Kath and Ed) attended Salford University and all had a massive love of comedy. Disillusioned with the state of the sketch comedy scene and with a huge love of acts like The League of Gentlemen, we decided we wanted to do something about it - that, and a joint love of serial killers”, they said. The quartet impressed top industry professionals at the 2014 Edinburgh Comedy Festival, coming a
close second to Best Newcomer winner Alex Edelman. The four-piece aren’t disappointed though: “the circuit isn’t competitive at all,” the friends say. “It’s incredibly supportive apart from a few people. Jim and Kiri were and still are stand-up comedians and started gigging about 5 years ago, so that’s how they started. Around about the time they started doing stand-up Jim and Ed decided to do a sketch show for a University project, which Kiri directed. Kath was in a rival all girl sketch group. We could see her talents and stole her. A year or two later we had our first gig.” After finishing runners-up at Edinburgh – the world’s largest arts festival - the group are now determined to perfect their live performances: “We are mainly looking to gig a lot more, write next year’s Edinburgh show, and make sure nobody finds all of the bodies that we hid.” Hopefully they were joking about the last part.
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STUDENTS COULD be thrown out of university for their off campus actions under controversial rules implemented by The University of Manchester. The new regulations mean that students can now be disciplined for conduct that “damages the University’s relationship or reputation with its local communities” the University’s website says. But students have slammed the rules - which could see them facing disciplinary action just for having house parties. One student angry with the measures - who wished to remain anonymous - said “Why should my personal life mix with my professional life? If I have a house party but can still wake up and manage to get to a lecture the next day it shouldn’t matter,” they told The University Paper. The University has faced criticism for ignoring students’ views after implementing the new measures despite an online petition against the controversial rules gaining almost two thousand signatures. A report by the Student’s Union which suggested “fostering positive relations and community cohesion” as an alternative to the strict
rules, was snubbed by officials. Another student expressed concern that the policy demonises students: “It stops students feeling like real members of the community if they are being punished by the uni.” In addition, the University has been accused of trying to bring in the new regulations on the sly. A debate about the policy took place in late June - when many students had already left Manchester. Whilst most students have only just become aware of the rules, a Daily Mail article revealed that the University was already considering measures governing off campus behavior in 2012. Explaining the decision to change the policy, the SCDC argued that the university’s previous regulations didn’t show a commitment to dealing with antisocial behavior off campus, out of line with other Russell Group universities.
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Students in City Centre could face ‘drunk tanks’
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UOM slips to 68th for student satisfaction
MAGDALENE ABRAHA
THE UNIVERSITY of Manchester has slipped two places - to a lowly 68th - for student satisfaction on a highly respected league table. The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 showed that students were not happy with their overall experience during their degrees. The University of Manchester has a prestigious academic record: the Shanghai Jiao Tong University league table ranked Manchester 5th in the UK, 7th in Europe and 38th in the table of World Universities 2014. However, it seems whilst the University has no problem in the scholarly sphere, there is an issue when it comes to student satisfaction rates.
Alistair McCall, editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015 stated that “Manchester University is a top 20 university no question but based on student satisfaction alone Manchester sits at a midranking 68th position.” The Times Good University guide considers aspects such as staff to student ratio, dropout rates, and degree classification results. This is not the first time The University has been made aware of student dissatisfaction: In 2011 The University’s own research reveals that students were not satisfied with provision. Times Good University Guide 2015 shows, however, that little improvement has been made.
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nights. Based on U.S ‘drunk tanks’, the centres would hold overnight those too drunk to make it home – and charge up to £400 for the privelage. Manchester’s Pub and Club network – who have already shown support for a ‘late-levy’, an increase in their license fee to contribute to the cost of policing the city centre - also back the plans for ‘drunk tanks’. Phil Burke, spokesperson for the Manchester Pub and Club Network, said “We welcome anything like that into the city. We would also charge the culprits. Charge them a £100 fine - it needs to be a deterrent.” These new measures follow a recent announcement on Manchester Metropolitan University’s website that it plans to ‘tackle pub crawls and social media drinking games’ as part of a national NUS Alcohol Impact scheme which aims to curb binge drinking among students. Loughborough, Nottingham, Swansea, Brighton, Liverpool John Moores and Royal Holloway University have also signed up to the plans, sparking fears that universities and the police across the UK are looking to punish revellers. The University of Manchester and University of Salford have not commented on whether they would be signing up to the plans or supporting the city centre ‘drunk tanks’.
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Student landlords take the piss?
SAMANTHA MULDOON
SUMMER HAS come and gone faster than your liver could realise, and out of nowhere it’s finally here; moving in day. Goodbye parents, hello freedom, liquid lunches and all day box-set marathons. Fantasising about all the kick-ass parties you’re planning to host and wondering whether the neighbours are fit, you stroll in, suitcase in hand, and suddenly realise you don’t have a bedroom door, the kitchen is falling apart there’s a dead mouse lurking under the coffee table. What you encounter in the next few days will have you running back home faster than the rent can be taken out of your bank account. After complaining several times about a leaky shower, some Manchester University students were left out to dry after discovering their landlord was, in their words, “f****** useless”. “The shower leaked and he got someone to reseal it, then it leaked again in a big way causing the ceiling to bow. The “handyman” poked the ceiling and a hole appeared. Everything fell out. The landlord basically told the letting agency to sort it, and not to bother him. He said he didn’t like to be bothered outside working hours”. This isn’t just a one-off, however. It has become apparent that many students don’t feel as if they’re being done right by their landlord. With complaints ranging from fire alarms not working to finding rat poison in the wardrobe; exposed mains wires to locks not locking and windows
not opening, customer satisfaction is obviously a thing of the past when it comes to student houses. With squat-like conditions, what exactly are we paying rent for? With so many dodgy landlords roaming about it seems that ‘student’ has been rebranded ‘easy target’. While you sit shivering, they’re driving around Wilmslow in a flash car - there’s no place like home, right?
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COMPUTERS ARE an everyday necessity for people around the world without them we would be lost. People have become so dependent on computers, whether it’s for browsing random things on the internet, online shopping or studying for a degree, computers are a constant thing in many people’s lives. So why is there never any available to use in the university library? The library is always full to the brim of students on the computers, but very rarely are they doing work. I’ve seen people watching funny videos on YouTube or listening to the latest Number 1 in the music charts. The amount of girls that use the library as a room to online shop is endless and I wouldn’t be surprised if you caught boys having a cheeky look on porn and giggling to themselves. I don’t condemn these people for using the computers for these things because like them I online shop and endlessly watch YouTube videos (minus the porn) but when they are taking up a computer that is needed for educational use that’s when it starts to get irritating! It’s not just the students that take up all the computers for unnecessary use it’s the random astray of baggage and jackets that claim a seat. So many times have I gone over to what I
thought was a spare computer to find a jacket taking charge of the seat without a body in sight? Whoever it is that leaves their stuff there for hours must be a very trusting person. But, when a jacket is taking over the chance for you to work you know there is an issue. I say all this but I’m sure I’m probably guilty of all these things (again minus the porn) so I don’t really have room to talk. I don’t believe there are enough computers in the library to accommodate to the vast amount of students, whether doing work or not there still should be enough computers on campus for the students to use. We are spending £9000 a year after all….
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Indepth, Insightful, & uncompromising: Interviews by ANDY WELCH
A Good Ed On His Shoulders Ed Sheeran is sitting in his dressing room in Melbourne Cricket Ground. In the background, Tom Jones can be heard soundchecking. “WE’RE SINGING the Prince song, Kiss, together,” says Sheeran, “but we’ve already rehearsed that.” The night before, Sheeran and his new pal Jones - who performed together in Australia last week went out for a few glasses of wine, and 74-year-old Jones regaled 23-year-old Sheeran with stories of appearing in The Simpsons and hanging out with Elvis Presley in Las Vegas back in the day. This is the world in which Sheeran now lives, where rather than him seeking out the biggest names in music to learn from, they request an audience with him. Elton John asked to perform with Sheeran at the Grammy Awards in 2013, and Paul McCartney, after the special concert earlier this year, marking the 50th anniversary of The Beatles landing in America, invited him to his trailer for a margarita. “I wasn’t expecting that one. I was with my parents and ready to go home for the night, and the next minute, that happened,” he says, like it was no big deal. He counts Taylor Swift and Harry Styles among his closest showbiz friends, and while recording his second album x last year, Friends star Courteney Cox let him stay in her Malibu home. Sheeran had been performing in LA when Spin City and Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence, and his actor wife Christa Miller, asked if their daughter could have her photo taken with him after the show. “The next night, I was having dinner in Malibu and Bill and Christa were in the same restaurant. They came over to thank me for being nice to their daughter and then invited me to a house party.” “I thought, ‘Why not?’ It turned out to be Courteney’s house party. It was miles from anywhere, and I’d sent my driver home so I had to stay over, and that’s when we became friends,” the singer explains. He’s a long way from Framlingham, the Suffolk village where he grew up, but spend any amount of time with Sheeran and it’s not hard to understand why so many A-listers want to hang out with him; he’s impeccably mannered for a start, and down to earth in a way most multi-million-selling artists just aren’t. Unassuming isn’t the word. He admits he’s changed a bit, though, since his first album was released and worldwide fame followed. He’s a bit more paranoid, and wary around new people, he says, but he’s generally much happier with his lot than he was three years ago. “I was quite well known among people my age, from the mix-tapes and YouTube videos that were doing the rounds, so I would get stopped and asked for photos and things,” he says. “That still happens, although back four years ago, I was broke, so there wasn’t the upside. Now I’m financially comfortable, and I’ve made my family financially comfortable, so I can see the rewards.” Other musicians seek him out too, including Pharrell Williams and producer Rick Rubin, who both went to Sheeran offering their services on a collaboration. The track with Williams, Sing, resulted in a No 1 single, while Rubin produced two tracks on x pronounced multiply - Don’t and Bloodstream. Of Sing, he says it was the first time he’s tried to write a song without a deep, emotional meaning. “Going in with Pharrell, I knew I wanted to
“I knew I wanted to make a bona fide pop song ”
make a bona fide pop song and we were just trying some things out. It’s just me explaining how I had fun on a night out, had a drink and had a dance with a girl, and that’s it.” “I’ve never really done that before, and it was nice to do it and to not worry about how it would make people feel, and whether it was me opening up enough. I just wanted to write a song that was fun.” He says if the aftermath of his debut + taught him anything, it was that his songs were being used as emotional crutches by his fans. “I’d get people talking to me saying they’d listened to my record on their own in their bedroom, while eating ice cream and crying, or that they’d listened to my record after they’d broken up with a partner, so it was a very melancholic album.” “I learned I need to give people some fun here and there. I am not a hugely depressed person, I like to have fun and the melancholy doesn’t reflect who I am. Sometimes, it’s just good to sing about stuff that’s pointless. Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo is not a song that comes from a lot of heartbreak or upset, but it is a great pop song, and I want to do that too.” Despite the success of his first bona fide pop song, he still doesn’t see himself as a pop singer, however much he’d like to be “I really want to be in that world, among those big pop singers,” he says, referring to the likes of his friends Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams. I think I am placed in that world when it comes to award shows and things, but I don’t get mentioned
in the same sentence as those stars when it comes to music.” If he’s not seen as a pop singer yet - he’s more your little brother’s scruffy mate who plays the guitar - it won’t be long. So far, x is the fastest-selling album in the UK this year, having sold 180,000 copies during its first week, beating Coldplay’s Ghost Stories, which had previously held the record, by around 15,000 copies. “Yeah, but,” counters Sheeran, “that Coldplay album is the only one they’ve not really promoted, so they could still beat me if they wanted.” His grasp of the way records sell is second to none, and some might accuse him of careerism. It’s simply not the done thing for an artist to admit they’re so acutely aware of how their music is selling, or how many tickets have sold for a forthcoming tour. Of course, Sheeran’s not really an exception here - almost every artist is just as aware of this stuff as he is, he just talks about it in interviews, while they feign ignorance. After the UK leg of his tour, he’s off around the world again, due to finish up next August, when he plans to take a break and write some more songs. “This is the first tour I’ve ever done where I set off on one date and know when I’m going to finish. All my other tours have started, and then 30-date tours in other countries keep getting added as we go along,” says Sheeran. “This time, it’s structured, and if there’s one thing I’ve been lacking for the past few years, it’s structure.”
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● Break the rules @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Bekuz Mcr @ Joshua Brookes ● Gold Teeth @ Deaf Institute ● Mavin Concert @ The Ritz ● FAC 251 @ Factory WEDNESDAY 22ND OCTOBER
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● Bassface @ Sound Control Blow @ XOLO ● #social Wednesdays @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Juicy @ Joshua Brookes ● Hot Mess @ Revolution, Deansgate
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● Break the Rules @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Gold Teeth @ Deaf Institute ● Tequila Slammer @ XOLO ● Tuesday Live @ Lock 91 ● Motorhead @ 02 Apollo WEDNESDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
● Shabazz Palaces @ Gorilla ● Warehouse Project @ The Knife – Manchester Academy ● Fireworks and Fair @ Plat Fields Park ● Blow @ XOLO ● #social Wednesdays @ Revolution,
THURSDAY 6TH NOVEMBER
● La La Land @ XOLO ● Rip it up @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● NME New Breed tour @ Deaf Institute ● Déjà vu Thursdays @ Entourage ● Italo Johnson @ Soup Kitchen FRIDAY 7TH NOVEMBER
● Acoustic and Cocktails @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Warehouse Project @ Welcome to Gorgon City – Store Street ● Counting Crows @ 02 Apollo ● Singular @ Kraak Gallery ● Craig Bratle @ Antwerp Mansion SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER
● Warehouse Project @ 1-800 Dinosaur/James Blake – Store Street ● Take back the night @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● XOLO Loco with Jimi Suarez ● Retro Silent Disco @ Backdoor ● Orderly Conduct @ Ark SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
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● After Dark @ Sankeys Mega Monday @ Revolution, Oxford road ● Remake Remodel @The Soup Kitchen ● Osaka Monaurail @ Band on the wall ● Open Mic @ Pub Zoo TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER
● After Dark @ Sankeys Mega Monday @ Revolution, Oxford road ● Remake Remodel @The Soup Kitchen ● Osaka Monaurail @ Band on the wall ● Open Mic @ Pub Zoo WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER
● #social Wednesday @ Revolution ● The Wands @ Roadhouse ● I Love NYC @ Factory ● Uproar Wednesday @ The Venue THURSDAY 13TH NOVEMBER
SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER
● Howling rhythm soul club @ The Ruby Lounge ● Take back the night @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Warehouse Project @ Bugged Out/Green Velvet – Store Street ● Levenshulme fashion and flew market @ Levenshulme ● Spunge @ Roadhouse
● Alex Cornish @ Band on the wall ● Mega Monday @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● After Dark @ Sankeys ● Horisont @ Roadhouse ● Resaca @ XOLO TUESDAY 18TH NOVEMBER
● Ought @ Sound Control ● Break the rules @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Gold Teeth @ Deaf Institute ● Tuesday live @ Lock 91 ● Frat Party @ Baa Bar WENESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
● Bassface @ Sound Control ● #social Wednesdays @ Revolution, Oxford Road ● Hot mess @ Revolution, Deansgate ● Passenger @ 02 Apollo ● Blow @ XOLO
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Picture Perfect at The Footage Former cinema is revamped with new menu, décor – and free printing. Located in the heart of Manchester Metropolitan University’s All Saints campus, The Footage has had a serious facelift – and does not disappoint – combining a stylish new interior and bar area with a new menu serving up a great selection of burgers, dogs, burritos, ribs and British Classics like fish and chips, as well as sharing trays and salads. Among the highlights on offer for foodies is the authentic, bone-in Southern Fried Chicken, served with Cajun and jalapeno cornbread, spicy slaw and a creamy ranch dressing; and the huge ‘Dirty Burger’ – doubled up and topped with chicken breast, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, gherkins, macaroni cheese – served with Boston BBQ beans, fries and slaw. And with 8 real ale and craft beers on constant rotation - from the local Manchester Blue Moon, served with a slice of fresh orange, to the multi-award winning Thornbridge Brewery, whose ‘Thornbridge Jaipur’ is available on tap – beer lovers will be spoilt for choice. But what about the music? With The Footage’s Virtual Jukebox, it’s up to you. Just check-in on the Secret DJ app and get your selection in the queue. That’s not all, with new additions also including brand new pool tables and huge sports screen. Open from 8am, the Grab and Go breakfast bar offers freshly ground coffee, freshly baked pastries, tray bakes, fruits and more – perfect if you’re running late to lectures. Or stick around for a refillable coffee and take advantage of the free phone charging, laptop power points and printing – yes, printing – which make The Footage a great place to catch up with both work and friends. The Footage’s Loyalty card is also a must, offering £1 to spend at the bar for every 100 points and 10 points for every £1 spent – and just registering gets you 100 points. With Karaoke on Tuesdays, and Thirsty Wednesday’s offering two flagons of beer or two cocktail pitchers for only £10, the Footage is perfect for a midweek drink. The extensive new menu and impressive new facilities, combined with a fantastic, relaxed atmosphere make the revamped Footage one of the best new venues on Oxford Road. Pics: Stewart Honeyman, Northern Collective
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NUDE PHOTOS OF KELLY BROOK have been leaked online
The 26-year-old model - who recently split from her fiancé David McIntosh - is the latest star to have intimate images of herself, which include her lying naked on a bed, posted online and she is said to be “very upset” about the leak.
A FRIEND of Kelly told The Sun newspaper: “She is naturally very upset. “She may have profited from images of her body in the past, but these were private images pumped out to the world. She’s horrified.” The brunette beauty was previously named in a list of celebrities whose private photos had been targeted by online hackers - which is also said to have included stars Jennifer Lawrence, Kim Kardashian and Kate Upton - but denied the existence of the stolen images. She said at the time: “The only nude photos that you’ll ever see of me are the ones that I ‘leak’. And the ones that my head are superimposed on.” Fellow victim Jennifer Lawrence - who was targeted for the second time last month when trolls released a further 55 x-rated images of the star on websites 4Chan and Reddit has spoken out for the first time following the scandal and has defended her decision to take the nude shots. She said: “Just because I’m an actress does not mean I asked for this. I was in a loving healthy relationship for four years. It was long distance and either your boyfriend is going to look at porn or he’s going to look at you.”
Ed Sheeran listens to Britney Spears and N-Dubz’s greatest hits albums when cooking. THE FLAME-HAIRED singer likes to rustle up his own meals when he is not busy touring the globe and he can’t get enough of the 32-yearold singer’s successful songs because he is a “big fan” of both her and the pop trio. He said: “I’m a big Britney fan! I’ve actually got her greatest hits, I cook to it. I cook to Britney’s greatest hits and N-Dubz’s greatest hits - what does that say about me? Seriously, I’m not joking.” Ed also admitted he would love to write a song for Britney one day but insists it would resemble her slow song ‘Everytime’ rather than her more fast-paced effort ‘Work Bitch’. He added: “She’s had consistent hits for a while but I wouldn’t write ‘Work Bitch’. It’d be something a bit more like ‘Everytime’. Remember that one?” When Ed isn’t penning tracks for pop superstars he could be found performing at his fans’ weddings after he accepted a supporter’s
PROFESSOR GREEN SLAPS CONCERTGOER PROFESSOR GREEN slapped a concertgoer on Friday night (03.10.14). The 30-year-old rapper was caught on camera getting into a scuffle in the middle of his gig at Durham University’s Student Union Welcome Ball after a member of the audience shouted abuse at him. However, the scrap didn’t last for very long as the ‘Remedy’ hitmaker - whose real name is Stephen Manderson - returned to the centre of the stage to explain why he ended up swinging his arms at a fan. He told the audience: “That’s what happens when you call me a c**t. Are we going to have a f***ing good time tonight or what?” A representative for Pro Green, who is
married to reality TV star Mille Mackintosh, confirmed that the star had got into an altercation with a fan during his set and the student was later escorted off the premises. The spokesperson told the Daily Mirror newspaper: “During Professor Green’s live show at Durham University on Friday night, a student verbally abused Green repeatedly and then went to strike him. Green reacted. The student was subsequently escorted out from the venue for being too drunk. Green carried on the show to perform his full set.” Pro Green then appeared to reference the aggressive situation on Twitter after the show but later deleted the post from his social networking site.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE SAYS SHE FELT SEXUALLY VIOLATED AFTER HER NUDE PHOTOGRAPHS WERE LEAKED ONLINE.
invitation to perform at her nuptials in February 2016. After being asked by the lucky fan at an #AmazonFrontRow Q&A in central London yesterday (30.09.14) whether he would play on her big day, he replied: “That’s actually a possibility because I’ve got nothing booked in February 2016. It’s not on my birthday either. “We should talk. Do you have a card? Give me your work card. I’ll drop you a line. If I’m not working then it’ll be cool.” Ed Sheeran performed live for customers at the #AmazonFrontRow event at the Amazon London office roof top. For more information on Amazon Music visit www.amazon.co.uk/music
The 24-year-old actress, who is dating Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, admits she was very upset and angry after hackers stole dozens of private images from her iCloud account and posted them on websites in late August. The Oscar winner told Vanity Fair magazine: “It is not a scandal. It is a sex crime. It is a sexual violation. It’s disgusting. The law needs to be changed, and we need to change.” The ‘Hunger Games’ star also hit back at critics for suggesting she shouldn’t have taken or stored the intimate images in the first place, insisting they were only meant to be seen by her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Hoult, whom she split from earlier this year. She said: “I was in a loving, healthy, great relationship for four years. It was long distance, and either your boyfriend is going to look at porn or he’s going to look at you.” The blonde beauty initially planned to apologise for the photographs because she was worried about her career. But she said: “Every single thing that I tried to write made me cry or get angry. I started to write an apology, but I don’t have anything to say I’m sorry for. Just the fact that somebody can be sexually exploited and violated, and the first thought that crosses somebody’s mind is to make a profit from it. It’s so beyond me.” She added: “Just because I’m a public figure, just because I’m an actress, does not mean that I asked for this. “It does not mean that it comes with the territory. It’s my body, and it should be my choice, and the fact that it is not my choice is absolutely disgusting. I can’t believe that we even live in that kind of world.”
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ALREADY A hip hop heavy weight, there is definitely nothing pint size about Little Simz. Having been picked up at the tender age of 16 by Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex, she has gone onto receive critical acclaim from superstars such as Jay-Z, headline a gig in Times Square, not to mention she has just been nominated for two MOBO awards. The MC honed her craft at St Mary’s Youth Club in Islington, alumni to stars such as Alexandra Burke, and if 2014 is anything to go by Little Simz will be another name to add to the roll call. So remember you heard about her in The University Paper first.
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2014 has been quite the year with the release of E.D.G.E and your Madia Vale session with Huw Stephens, how has it been for you? I didn’t expect for my EP to do that well which is always good to exceed your expectations. And to be like the first unsigned rapper to do Madia Vale is a good achievement in my eyes. Huw has heavily championed me throughout the year so for him to give me that opportunity was crazy. How was it playing the BBC 1Xtra stage at Reading and Leeds this summer? I felt it was inevitable that it would happen but when it actually did I was like “shit this a surreal” but it was sick and hopefully I can do Glastonbury and Wireless next. I was actually meant to play Glastonbury this year, but I was in New York and our flight got oversold so we were stuck in the airport. I felt like it happened for a reason, I don’t think I was supposed to play this year, but at the time I was so annoyed. You have received a lot of underground acclaim through SoundCloud, that and for recording in your bedroom, do you prefer the stripped back approach? Where I am not signed everything has to be done myself and it is hard to get a big push especially releasing music, there are only so many outlets. It is not conscious decision, it is just me having freedom for now.
me a lot, but I have comes to terms with it now. There isn’t an easy way to describe it, but I feel that this is bigger than me being a female or even a rapper. I want to be an entrepreneur and a humanitarian and I hope music is going to take me to those place in life. Considering you are only 20, how does it feel having been championed by the likes of Zane Lowe? I feel like I have a long way to go. I’m studying Music Technology Specialist in West London and learning how to balance things. I was thinking of dropping out because the last year has been so crazy. But I want to challenge myself, to break barriers and prove that it is possible to have a degree and be unsigned, instead of say having a particular look. What’s next for Little Simz? I am going to be working on new tracks and doing a collaborative project that I can’t name just yet, but it is going to be exciting. But right now? I am just trying live to be honest. I have done a lot musically, there was a point where I was writing everyday and it was getting repetitive as I was talking about the same things. So I am just trying to be 20 and live this uni life and be me in order to have more to write about.
Have you been approached by any labels yet? I have been approached by everyone, but I don’t feel like I want to be signed right now. I’m in no particular rush or eager for a deal. I would like to more business minded before signing away a lot of my power, especially when I am an up and coming artist. I feel like I have worked too hard to hand my music over to a group of executives, they need to understand me, my music and my vision first. What is it like being a female rapper? I’ve tried not to let that phase me and look at myself as an artist regardless of gender or age that instantly categorises me. It used to bother
How to become a hipster in 400 words
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THE RISE of hipster culture seems to have emerged through the amalgamation of the nerd and the suburban street wise kid, giving birth to this cross hybrid contradiction. After the drug crazed intensity of the rock and roll era, it now seems to be classed as cool to use big words like ‘idiosyncratic’ and talk about Avant guarde films with apparent ‘deeper symbolic meanings’. We’ve been observing these fascinating creatures and have come up with a few simple steps to show you how to jump on the bandwagon and become as edgy as ever. A fixed gear bike is key to any kind of success in the hipster arena. Weird wacky colored wheels are only the start of your newly found creative lifestyle. Fixies are limited to 1 gear only and are commonly ridden without brakes, to slow down you must reduce your pedal rate. You can design your own fixie with infinite combinations of crazy colors at http://www. mangobikes.co.uk.
Music is a large part of anyone’s life and when it comes to embarking on your new expressive lifestyle, weird music is a must. Your ITunes must be packed to the brim with undiscovered tunes comprising of odd distorted bass lines and un-quantised beat loops that no one really enjoys to listen to let alone dance to. It’s real easy to let yourself go and dance to Jason Derulo in Forum on a Friday night, but we suggest you maintain your hipster front by seeming unimpressed and make a request to the disc jockey for some unknown music group that may not even exist. Check out the boiler room for some outstanding role models in the hipster music scene. When it comes to clothing anything goes. From bomber jackets with deliberately tasteless color schemes to ridiculously long silk shirts, it’s all good stuff as far as the hipster assemblage are concerned, just make sure the clothes you buy are vintage to really enhance the bohemian theme you’re looking for. Be
sure to check out Wavey Garms on Facebook for more ideas. Finally on to the gratuitous additions. From the research we’ve undertaken it seems compulsory to wear some kind of overbearingly big glasses whether you need them or not. Facial
hair for the guys is optional, but we think it really adds that edge. Unfortunately the plight of the dreaded top knot still seems to have a firm grip upon the hipster community but we advise against it, quite frankly it looks like a cry for help.
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REVIEWS BREVILLE HALO+ HEALTH FRYER RRP: £169.99
I CAN remember a time when most households in Britain had a deep fat fryer. What could be better of an evening than crispy chips and fried sausages all cooked in the same pan of oil which could catch fire at any moment and burn down the house in minutes? Then the health police told us it was bad for our hearts and arteries and everyone got rid. Now I have the Halo+ Fryer in my life, the fryer for the “health conscious”. You only need to use half a tablespoonful of oil to cook 1kg of chips in this one. And if you have any doubts that they won’t come out delicious, think again. My first attempt produced a plate of golden brown, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the
TEFAL OPTIGRILL BLACK DO YOU like eating mouth-watering steak but don’t have the energy or will to turn it over mid-cooking? Do you like chicken but don’t have the attention span to watch it to make sure it’s cooked and won’t give you salmonella poisoning? Do you enjoy the delicious taste of lamb chops but can’t be bothered to fry them in a pan? Well now you don’t have to with the Tefal OptiGrill Black. It is the Rolls-Royce of grills, making the George Foreman grill look like a Robin Reliant. Everything about it is automated. Plug it in, choose the type of meat you’re cooking and then wait for it to heat up. Once it’s ready, slap your meat on and the grill’s in-built technology automatically measures its thickness and starts cooking it, both sides. The LED display tells you what stage it’s cooked at (with rare, medium and well done settings) and an alarm goes off at each of those. I tried an aged rib eye steak on it and it
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BREVILLE BLEND-ACTIVE NO-ONE will ever accuse me of being a regular gym goer, cycling enthusiast, ardent jogger, yoga stretcher or a follower of any currently popular fitness fad. Rest assured I’m not turning into some huge lump of lard like Katie Hopkins. I still regularly drag my body round the football pitch and then complete my workout with a couple of nutritious pints. For those of you who do partake in regular sports, I’m assured the Breville Blend Active is perfect.
inside potato goodness. Just add the salt and pepper and ketchup and you’re away. I haven’t tried making Crème Brulee in it – the manufacturers say you can – but I did cook sausages, chicken and battered fish in it and it was top notch. The parts can go in the dishwasher and there’s grill and roasting options. Yeah, it’s a bit pricey but is well worth it. And for the cash you can fry a whole meal in one again, with much less chance of torching your gaff.
Like all good gadgets the beauty of the Blend Active is in its simplicity and practicality. Before this bit of kit you had to make up your protein shake and then pour it in your sports bottle. What a pain in the arse eh? With this product the sports bottle is the blender chamber – you pop on the blade cap, put on the base unit and blend your drink. Take it off and replace with the drinking cap and you’re ready to head to the gym with your refreshment in hand.
RRP: £25 If you’re not a fitness freak you can use it to make a fruit smoothie for the train in the mornings, or an iced coffee, or a milkshake. You get the picture – it blends stuff and you take it with you. I still prefer to just pay £2 for a ready blended drink before I squeeze myself onto the packed Tube with a bunch of ‘hipsters’ whose religions are obvious through their skinny jeans. But that’s just me. I have more spare cash these days because I don’t actually pay for these gadgets.
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REVIEW: DIABLO III: ULTIMATE EVIL EDITION
SO IT’S finally made it to consoles. Blizzard have brought Diablo III to those of us who mainly use PCs for work... and other extra-curricular pursuits of course. The good thing about playing on a console is multiplayer is much better. And the thing practically everyone loves about Diablo is it involves exploring, crafting and killing together - or killing each other. The game is addictive with friends (if you have any.)Unless your improvisation skills are great you will get bored playing alone. Without friends the game feels like repetitive button smashing to
hack’n’slash and that isn’t always enough. But with friends in the co-player modes it comes alive and you start feeling like a true basher-smasher-lasher-dasher killing machine. The graphics are nothing to shout about. They keep the look of the series but you’d think on a nextgen console Blizzard would at least brighten its different worlds and improve the artwork. Unfortunately it is dull and boring and the best thing about the artwork is the crows that decide to sit on the lamps, because, well, I like crows. Problem? However, at the beginning the intro is surprisingly amazing, the faces look real, the people act real, it feels real and I’m disappointed they couldn’t achieve that in-game. I’m torn about Diablo III. The main character is unappealing and hard to understand. The storyline is very linear; the plot is dull and could do with a more interesting twist. In summary, this edition is only made for multi-player.
PREVIEW: ALIEN ISOLATION
“YOU’VE ALREADY PAID £44.99 FOR THE GAME. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR A GAME-PLAY OPTION TOO? IT ANGERS ME ME”
REVIEW OF THE MONTH MADDEN NFL 15 EVERY YEAR the FIFA franchise gets an update that gets us more excited than a vodka/Red Bullfuelled Geordie in a tanning salon. This is basically the American football version of the legendary soccer title. It’s been going strong since 1990 and the original Sega Mega Drive introduced a lot of British kids (including me) to the bonesmashing sport of the NFL. Despite never being a fan of NFL either on TV or live – although the beer and snacks they serve during a gridiron marathon numbs the boredom – I’ve always been a big fan of the Madden games. This latest edition doesn’t disappoint. The graphics are brilliant. Players, commentators and coaches all look ultrarealistic and we’re now starting to see what these next-generation consoles are really capable of. Its biggest improvement gameplay- wise since the last edition (Madden NFL 25) is in the defensive play. Before, you felt like an onlooker when your team was defending, but in this game you’re encouraged to get fully involved in the tackling. I recommend you use the Hit Stick in order to sack a quarterback in the same way a
school bully crushes a nerd. Offensive play has been tweaked for the better. Your runners speed through the opposition defence like a fatty running for a finger buffet and when you’re passing as the quarterback you’ve got more options than a customised Domino’s pizza. Purists will complain there are too many interceptions and all those NFL intricacies which hold up play. But Madden NFL has always eradicated some of the more boring aspects of the real sport (how many fucking time-outs do they really need?) in order to make a video game that is more fun and has plenty of flow. There are loads of game modes including Connected Franchise where you get to choose to be a player, coach or owner to try and take your team (it’s got to be the Miami Dolphins for me) to Super Bowl glory. The Ultimate Team option is great but you have to pay extra for it. You’ve already paid £44.99 to play the bastard game! So it makes me angry you have to pay extra for a gameplay option. It’s still a must-have for gaming American football fans.
THIS IS the game I’m most excited about getting my hands on this year. It’s just you – as Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Sigourney Weaver’s character Ellen Ripley from the 1979 Alien film – with one of the alien creatures (known as a Xenomorph to movie gimps) and you’re determination to find out what happened to your hard-arsed mum. It’s a survival horror and you only get a tracker and whatever you can get your hands on to protect yourself. The game is set in 2137, 15 years after the events of Alien. It sees Amanda flown to the space station Sevastopol to find the flight recorder of Nostromo, but an alien is already there. It’s your job to find out what happened to your mother and the people who were living on the space station – which has been painstakingly recreated in the
style of Ridley Scott and late surrealist artist H. R. Giger’s work on the original movie.\ From what I’ve seen of the title there’s a lot of detective work to do all while trying to avoid attracting the attention of the Xenomorph – which is set to be one of the most intelligent AI characters in video game history if it lives up to Sega’s hype. I cannot wait for this game. Alien is my favourite film of all time, survival horror is my favourite video game genre and this title puts you firmly in those two settings. I really, really, really don’t want this game to be shit. Next issue we’ll know.
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HOMELESS MAN FOUND DEAD IN BURNING RUBBISH PILE NEAR MANCHESTER APOLLO temporary closure in 2013 after a funding crisis. There is also the problem of council housing waiting lists. According to homelessness charity Shelter, more than eighty-five-thousand people were on the waiting list for council homes in the Greater Manchester area in 2013. The Manchester Apollo is a historical building for the city, with a capacity of thirty-five-hundred people and a celebrated art-deco style. Originally built in 1938 by Peter Cummings and Alex M. Irvine as a cinema, the Apollo is now owned by Live Nation with partnership with O2 and puts on regular live music shows. It was only a few hours before the fire in the skip wagon was discovered that popular girl group The Saturdays performed at the venue as part of a nationwide tour, following the release of their recent Greatest Hits album and Frankie’s exclusive interview with The University Paper in September. The iconic Apollo remained open for its next event on September 19th, which saw alt-J stage the first of two sold-out shows. This incident follows another fire in the city – happening only a week after a serious blaze hit the Manchester Dog’s Home, destroying the shelter and killing over fifty dogs. Following the fire, more than one million pounds were raised – including a personal donation from Simon Cowell of twentyfive thousand pounds - following a fundraiser started by the Manchester Evening News. As a result, many of the dogs have been rehomed. It is suspected that the cause of the fire was arson and a fifteen-year-old boy has made bail after charges were made against him. The remaining dogs are safe and are now housed at Cheshire Dogs’ Home in Warrington. Following the massive response and the funds raised, work has already begun on a new Manchester premises for the Dog Home. Jason Dyer and Dean Rostock, the heroes of the blaze who entered the burning building to rescue a number of dogs trapped in the kennels, have been nominated for the prestigious Animal Hero Award.
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FRESHER’S WEEK BRAWL ON DEANSGATE Police are yet to establish whether or not weapons were used but were told upon arrival that some of the men may have been carrying them. None were found at the scene. The eye-witness said: “A lot of guys were taking off their belts and hitting each other with them.” Another witness to the event who was working on the night, but wished to remain anonymous said: “It was a big brawl, it kicked off across the road, apparently someone got stabbed and a bunch of them ran off to a car with a gun.” Incidents of this magnitude however, are not typical of Deansgate Locks or the student nightlife scene. It is a location generally known for its trendy bars and night clubs, with the prestigious Cloud 23 in the Hilton Hotel located just next door. It is a popular drinking location for students, hosting regular student nights throughout the week across several of its nightclubs, attracting around 2000 revellers of mixed ages on the weekend alone. A bouncer who wished to remain anonymous said: “I seen a guy get choked out at Sakura last
time I was there and I seen it again at Sugar Buddha.” “Each night has kick offs, the main event ones like Bedroom at Sakura and Tequila Wednesdays at Lola Lo, it’s mainly the student ones.” These ‘kick offs’ however should not be compared to the level of violence that occurred during Fresher’s week. A Salford Graphic Design student, 25, said: “I like it on the Locks and this is the first time I’ve heard of any trouble around there so it wouldn’t put me off going back.” “I’d still recommend a night out round there. I’m sure this incident won’t put people off as it’s not the sort of place that attracts that kind of trouble normally” The incident is unlikely to deter students, both new and old, from returning to the Locks, well known for its annual hosting of the Carnage UK student event, which sees Deansgate favourites Lola Lo, Ark, Revolution, Sakura and Baa Bar all open their doors to Manchester’s student community to host one big party. The violence reportedly not started by
students. The eye-witness said: “Even though it was Fresher’s and it was a younger scene there was still older guys out, and it was the older guys that were fighting first out of Sakura, and then everyone else just got involved for the sake of it.” Before the violence broke out, clubs in the area successfully hosted busy student events to kick start Fresher’s, including Addiction at Ark which was being hosted by Rebecca Fox and Kahiko at Lola Lo which was hosting an ‘Ex on the Beach’ special. Greater Manchester Police are taking the disturbance very seriously and are now looking through CCTV footage from Deansgate Locks on the night of the incident for any witnesses and potential suspects concerning the incident. Detective Sergeant Phil Marsh of Greater Manchester Police described the situation as ‘scary for anyone caught up in it.’ Luckily there were only minor injuries to those who were - but it could have quite easily gone the other way. Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 3221 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Whether you want to dress up or down, we’ve picked the top ten buys for guys and girls out this month. From cosy faux fur and parkas to striking sequins and suits, make this your shopping tick list.
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FURBULOUS
ANIMAL PRINT
Wrap up in a little bit of luxury with this faux fur coat.
These leopard print block heeled boots are the perfect day to night number.
£89.99, ZARA
SHOWPIECE
Julian MacDonald gives the pencil skirt some of his signature sparkle.
£149, M&S
£40, DEBENHAMS
STATEMENT SLACKS Beautiful winter florals with a splash of this season’s teal.
POWER PRINT
This geo print pelmet skirt packs a stylish punch.
£28, DOROTHY PERKINS
£36, TOPSHOP
JUICY JEWELS
Add these colourful gems to upgrade any outfit.
£17.99, NEW LOOK
CUFF IT
This pretty Perspex number is part of Accessorize’s Christmas collection.
£12, ACCESSORIZE
HAT TRICK
Top off your winter look with a floppy felt hat.
PETAL POWER
Daisy print + navy + ruffles = the perfect playsuit
£46, TOPSHOP
£8, PRIMARK
PRETTY KNITS
We love the floral detail on this charcoal sweater
£69, MONSOON
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N E M BUCKLE UP
This smart backpack in grey will go with any outfit.
TOP TEE
Idle Man has collaborated with streetwear label Hype resulting in this exclusive range.
£69.99, H.E AT MANGO
£25, HYPE X AT IDLE MAN
BUTTON UP
This cosy parka will keep you warm and look good while it does it.
SEEING SPOTS
£65, NEXT
Forget winter brights, statement prints are the way to get spotted this season.
£28, RIVER ISLAND
BLACK AND BLUE
Be bold and put some animal in to your outfit.
WINTER WOOLIES
£79, REISS
This bright beanie hat will keep you toasty.
£12, NEXT
SUITED & BOOTED
A simple, no frills suit to smarten up your party season look.
JACKET £79, BURTON TROUSERS £40, BURTON
CHECK MATE
This style staple will look great under 6 and 7.
£16.99, BLUE INC
FANCY FEET
Pull on these bargain Chelsea boots for an instant feel/look good factor.
£29.99, NEW LOOK
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NO-NONSENSE ADVICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
A word of advice
Know when to quit
BY THIS point, you’ve almost certainly had all sorts of people ambushing you about how to make the most out of university. Interested in your course? Become an academic rep. Student journalist? Get work experience, and write for as many places as possible. Human being? Join a society filled with other human beings who may or may not share interests with you. There’s some truth in the phrase that university is what you make of it. But it’s a big commitment that costs nine thousand pounds - with the cost of living added to that - and graduate employers aren’t just going to disregard you because you didn’t join four sports clubs and a
tea appreciation society. If universities offered nothing more than your local sports centre or church hall, there wouldn’t be any point going. So it is, then, that you need to know when to quit. Yeah, nobody likes a quitter - but you’re more likely to find a job at the end of your degree if you’ve done one thing and you’ve done it well. By all means, join all the societies you want, but unless you want to become an all-singing alldancing Swiss Army Knife of a person, know when to say: “I’ve done enough to be proud of myself.” That’s all anybody can ask for, and anybody who wants more isn’t worth it.
you can do to make yourself easier to live with Hey, we’re all guilty of this. But if you’re a big fan of neo-classical folk rock or melodic doom metal, there’s a smidge of a chance that people in your household won’t share your enthusiasm. Start quiet and slowly turn the music up as the days go by, rather than starting loud and waiting for them to complain.
Come on, we’re adults. You probably know this one. But I lived with a guy who would use all his stuff, refuse to wash it, and then start using everybody else’s. He was about as popular as diarrhea, and almost as inconvenient. Don’t back up the sink with plates that have last week’s food on it, as it’s only going to make everybody’s life harder - especially your own, if you have to scratch dried leftovers off a plate with a fork.
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Compared to the other things on this list which are just conveniences, this one is essential as not doing so might land you in court. If you leave your housemates in the lurch, you can damage their credit rating (or your own), and you’re not going to avoid paying the cash - so pony up sooner rather than later. That goes for damage, too. Don’t be the guy who sets a fire extinguisher off and makes the whole flat pay for it. Nobody likes that guy.
STUDY ESSENTIALS
Feeling productive? With the right equipment, you can always get more out of your time. Try the following if you need a little something extra
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2. DO THE WASHING UP. NOW.
Do the cows a favour: buy 4 pints for the house rather than a pint each. It’s more economic in terms of space, and certainly more cost effective. And that goes for more than just milk - share pasta, rice, and even toasters and other general equipment. If you’ve got multiple smoothie machines in your house, you’re either working for innocent or you’ve got too many.
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A GOOD CALENDAR APP ON YOUR SMARTPHONE.
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Google Calendar is great and even syncs across multiple devices, so you can always stay on schedule. The reminders are fantastic, too!
Yes, it’s the bane of every cleaner’s life. But chewing (“mastication,” for those inclined towards funny sounding words) has been shown to improve learning and your ability to recall details. Just don’t stick it under the desk!
USB STICK KEYCHAIN.
Always be able to say “yes” if someone asks if you have a memory stick by attaching one to something you can’t leave home without: your keys.
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A VACUUM FLASK.
Sometimes, water isn’t enough (although a bottle of water is another great thing to keep on you). A Thermos full of coffee is a great thing to keep on you for a day of lectures so you can stay focused while saving time and money you’d spend on trips cafés.
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DROPBOX.
Ok, so it’s not a thing per se - it’s a service. But Dropbox and services like it provide a space for you to backup essays in case your computer dies. Like the keychain, it’s also accessible from home.
TABLET COMPUTERS.
Yeah, iPads and kindles cost a lot of money. But it’s an investment: digital books can save you lugging course reading around all day, making trips to the library less painful.
A GOOD DATA ALLOWANCE ON YOUR PHONE.
I’m lucky enough to have unlimited 4G, meaning I’m never without an internet connection. Perfect if you need to access resources such as timetables on the move - because who doesn’t forget where to go on the first day?
POST-IT NOTES.
Chances are you’re not actually studying a degree if you haven’t felt the need to put sticky notes on absolutely everything. Indulge and buy a stack before long, you’ll be hooked.
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Homesick? FRIENDS ARE NEVER FAR AWAY PIC: SHUTTERSTOCK
IF YOU’RE feeling the burn of being away from home, chances are you’re not alone. Not everybody is rushing away from the creature comforts that come part of living with your parents. Home cooking is effort free, and as the good book says: Man cannot live by Instant Noodles alone. But jokes about microwave food aside, many complain that a real sense of loneliness sets in once the novelty of halls wears off. Even people in second year and beyond find themselves missing home, sometimes without warning. Yet take solace: we live in a hyper-connected society. It’s a bit of a trite phrase, but it’s absolutely true. Almost every laptop and tablet PC has some sort of webcam, so if your parents don’t use computers, keeping in contact with Skype or FaceTime is a great incentive for you to teach them. And while adding your parents on Facebook is a generally big no-no, adjusting your privacy settings so they don’t see the worst of you but can like the odd results post you make is a great way to keep them updated without expending too much effort. Distance is a horrible thing, and it can affect you profoundly when you’re in no position to travel. But the internet has made the world feel a lot smaller. Even if it’s too late at night for you to turn to someone from college or your family, listening services such as Nightline are never far away and deal with problems like this on a daily basis.
FRESHERS:
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YOU’VE HAD a heavy night. You and your mates said “just one more” quite a few times, and you’ve woken up feeling like you’ve been hit by a car made of pure vodka. What do you do? Spoilers: there’s no such thing as a hangover cure. A greasy breakfast? A myth. Aspirin? It’ll help the headache, but not the dehydration. Another drink? Don’t be crazy. They say time heals all wounds. In this case, they’re right: there’s no doubt that drinking water helps (and if you can do it on a night out, then all the better), but you should be drinking water anyway given that it’s a big part of staying alive.
Buying a huge breakfast isn’t going to do anything for you except hurt your wallet and leave you feeling bloated. And while fry-ups are nice, nobody’s ever been prescribed fried eggs and bacon. (If you have, please get in touch. That’s one hell of a story). Of course, I’m not going to tell you that the best cure is not to drink. It’s hard to avoid a night out at university. What I can tell you that if somebody’s selling a miracle remedy, then chances are, it won’t work, or it will make you feel worse. Save your money, nurse your head, and brace yourself for the next time you have one too many.
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eeting new people is terrifying. There’s no doubt that once you’ve settled in with your flatmates and all learned how to get along you probably won’t be rushing to repeat the experience. However, beware: good housemates are a blessing and a curse. Too many people spend their first year with housemates they were randomly allocated. Seeing as relationships generally don’t rely on random chance, rushing into a house with those in your hall can lead to disaster once you realise that you’re all significantly different people. And while you may not realise that during the second semester, chances are you will by the end of year two. That goes the other way, too. Making a single group of friends outside of your house - a society committee, for example - isn’t going to do you any favours either. Life as the absent housemate will only alienate you from people you can’t really avoid, especially if you’re not lucky enough to stay in an en suite room. Remember: there are thousands of people at university. You’re doing yourself no favours by limiting yourself to a certain group. Step outside, breathe the air, and find some people without being grouped together by chance.
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MY MONEY IMPARTIAL, EXPERT ADVICE BY: LAURA RAPHAEL
THE MONEY LIST
Get paid for your opinion Ge ing paid to lie in bed on the internet might sound too good to be true when it comes to making money, but thousands of students diligently fill out online surveys every year. So if you are a sucker for BuzzFeed quizzes this might just be the perfect job for you. Here are The University Paper’s top three sites:
The OpinionPanel Community
The Opinion Panel is the largest youth and student research community in the UK with over 120,000 members. What’s even better as a student you get paid a tenner simply for signing up. You can take part in surveys and online focus groups for big brands and get paid for writing for their website opinionpanel.co.uk.
YouGov
This one is a little different to the rest as the surveys focus on social issues from politics to public affairs. The results are then used by clients such as The Economist, so if you have strong views yougov. co.uk is for you. Also you’ll be quids in if you get your friends to sign up too.
Toluna
One of the best perks of being a student is the freebies right? So what could be better than Toluna sending them directly to you to road test. You don’t even have to send them back afterwards. You can also fill out surveys on their website uk.toluna.com in return for Amazon vouchers.
Don’t sell yourself short Out of 2,300 students 80% do not have enough money to live on and what’s more one in four would even considering selling their body in order to stump up some extra cash. The students questioned as part of a survey conducted by Save the Student said they would either turn to the adult entertainment industry or medical trails. WITH AN estimated £600,000 to £3m per institution going straight into higher education from the sex industry this is nothing new. But even less is know about students undertaking medical trials. However it is not as simple as turning up to hospital, popping some pills and receiving a cash injection. First you have to go through initial assessments to make sure you are fit for the trial, followed by a hospital stay and follow-up sessions that can last months. However you do receive food and board while staying in hospital.
There are also different types of trial, the best paid being a phase 1, as these drugs have never been tested on humans before and for this you can expect daily rates of £120. All clinical trials are run by a regulatory agency and ethics committee to ensure that they are in the interest of the public and medical profession. However this does not safeguard you from side effects and in the extreme have results in death. Volunteers are contributing to medical science but it is best to arm yourself with the short and long-term consequences before committing.
ENTREPRENEURS
MOVE OVER GANDHI, HERE’S ROB AND PAUL
Changing the world one flipflop SUPER at a time… SCRIMPING LAURA RAPHAEL
Freshers has been and gone, along with your student loan. Sure your first payment for halls took a chunk out of it with the rest falling somewhere between your local boozer and Perfect Fried Chicken. use these apps to make up the rest.
» REDLASER
Want price comparison at the click of a button? While you are out and about simply scan the barcode of the product you want to purchase and it’ll find you the cheapest store both online and offline. You can then purchase items through the app and have it delivered right to your door.
» METER READINGS Ok, so this one will set you back £1.49 but it could save you hundreds over the course of the year. As we head into autumn it is all too easy to whack the heating up or spendfive more minutes in the shower: Meter Readings however will allow you to keep a track of how much you are spending before you go over budget.
» 0800 WIZARD
So you’ve got unlimited minutes on your contract but ironically calling the bank of all places is costing you a small fortune. Calling 0800 numbers can be as high as 20p a minute but 08 Wizard replaces the 08 with a 01 or 02 landline number and you won’t face a charge on top.
This year will mark the tenth anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami that claimed 230,000 lives. A poignant anniversary for brothers Paul and Rob Forkan who lost their parents that day, and only narrowly survived themselves. However out of tragedy is where Gandys flip flops was born. The brothers began the social enterprise out of their bedroom in Brixton to now with a growing team behind them in their London HQ. CO-FOUNDER Paul Forkan says: “the idea is to give back to those less fortunate - profit for purpose”. With 10% of all profits going into the Gandys Foundation, towards their mission ‘Orphans for Orphans’. The brothers have been able to fund children’s homes in Sri-Lanka and India, giving underprivileged children access to basic essentials such as housing, healthcare and education. Paul says it has been: “Exciting as well as a challenging journey... You are basically just a flip flop to people, so when you are competing against big brands who have been going 50 odd years you have to think outside the box and Gandys is proving to deliver this success through our new ever changing designs and prints. ” The brothers have already been invited to don their signature flip flops at Buckingham Palace and Number 10, even flying to Sri-Lanka with David Cameron in 2013. Rob laughs: “The only place we’ve actually been turned away from for wearing them was our local pub a couple of months ago”. And the future is set to be even brighter with the brothers vision to open children’s homes all over the world.
“The only place we’ve actually been turned away from for wearing them was our local pub a couple of months ago”
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YOUR QUESTIONS: ANSWERED Yo ho WHAT? It’s only November!!!
FORGIVE US for mentioning the c word but with Christmas fast approaching it is time to start applying for seasonal jobs. And what with the festive period rearing its ugly head earlier and earlier every year, it is time to start handing out your CV already. Christmas creates new jobs as companies employ extra staff to see them through the festive period. What’s better there is even the lure of time and a half over the bank holidays. But if you fancy a job a little out of the ordinary here are jobs for you. Just like marmite - some people love them and some hate them but with £50 million spent on sprouts alone in the UK someone has to pick them! However, if you want to get your hands dirty but sprouts aren’t your thing then how about becoming a professional present wrapper? Or even a Christmas cracker joke writer, we kid you not. Although with this comes great reasonability in beating “what is brown and sticky”. And finally what a better way to get into the Christmas spirit than being an Elf or even Father Christmas himself at a department store or garden centre near you.
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IF IT isn’t bad enough you are having to fork out £9k a year for tuition fees alone now you are expected to work for free? Ah yes, internships. Some have even gone under the hammer at Christie’s, with a week’s worth of experience at GQ finishing up at an eye watering £3k. However, it is not all bad news. Internships can set you apart
from the crowd, get you valuable contacts and sometimes even paid work. And considering Simon Cowell started out in the EMI post room you might not want to scoff. However a recent Inland Revenue crackdown on unpaid internships just goes to show you need to know your rights. If you are doing an internship as part of a higher education course, the company are not
entitled to pay you, but you should receive a reasonable allowance to cover your travel and lunch. However if you undertake an internship outside of your course you may qualify for “worker” status, which means national minimum wage and no more than 48 hours a week. What’s more if you are promised future work from the offset you immediately qualify for worker status.
NOT ALL DEBT IS BAD
Did you know there is such as thing as good debt and believe it or not your student loan is just that. Considering we’ll be paying it off way into our 50’s with the average debt totaling £44k it is hard to believe, I know. So what exactly is good about that?
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It’s basically an investment, as it will increase your potential future income and it has lower interest than other loans. So now that you have invested wisely, here is how not to get into all sorts of bad debt. The worst offenders of bad debt are payday and cash advance loans. Why? This is not a long term investment and whatever you squandered it on has probably already lost its value. Many student unions have even banned payday loan companies from even advertising on campus as they believe they target vulnerable students. Not only will you have to pay back the original sum borrowed but also interest incurred, with some starting at 300% annually. Credit cards are another to watch out for. So your bank have just given you a shiny new piece of plastic and it’s contactless to make paying even easier. Fantastic. Until all those clothes from Topshop have been sitting on your statement for three months and the interest you are
It’s basically an investment, as it will increase your potential future income and it has lower interest than other loans. paying on them is making them even more expensive than they were in the first place. Sometimes dipping into the red might be unavoidable that’s what your interest free overdraft is there for, but reserve it for emergencies.
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STIR FRY 1. CHICKEN
4. RICE (MIXED WITH WHATEVER)
Quick, simple and easy to make! This dish work can work as a meal for the whole house or just a couple of meals for yourself throughout the week. Using some of the easiest ingredients to get hold off, meat, vegetables and noodles, this dish can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. It also an easy dish for any cooking novices as well, with the recipe relatively easy to follow. Cut the chicken, fry for around five minutes, and then add the other ingredients including sauce to have a perfect little healthy dish. A further bonus is the use of pots is kept to a minimum meaning less washing up to do after you have finished eating.
Ever wanted the perfect way to get rid of a number of leftovers in the fridge? Then look no further than this tasty little dish. All you need is rice and whatever else you want but it is recommended to mix some meat and vegetables in throughout. Cooking the rice is simple, boil a pan full of water and add the rice which will be ready in around ten minutes. In a separate pan, fry whatever it is you want to mix in with the rice and when both pans are finished, mix the contents and there you have it, a perfect little dish which has used up a number of leftovers.
2. HEALTHY PIZZAS Pizza is an essential part of any student diet but normally Dominoes is the first port of call. That was until now! With this cheaper take on the classic spinach and egg ‘florentine’ pizza, the healthy alternative will also work out as the most rewarding. Using flatbread instead of traditional dough, you will have to spread 1-2 tbsp of passata over each one. Next you need to get as much water out of the spinach as possible before scattering them across the top. Baking two pizzas at a time, you will have to crack an egg in the middle of each before seasoning with nutmeg. Bake until the cheese is melted and the egg is cooked to how you would like, approximately seven minutes.
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Another simple dish and one that always seems to be a winner amongst housemates, if you like tuna that is! Easily made from an assortment of ingredients that should be found in many student houses (even if you have to raid the other cupboards in the house). Start off by boiling pasta but the sauce is a key ingredient! To start you need to melt butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, cook for one minute and then add some milk to make a thick white sauce. Moving back to the pasta, drain it before adding the white sauce, tuna and sweetcorn before putting it in to a baking dish and topping with grated cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes and you have yourself a perfect meal.
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CHILLI 3. TURKEY JACKET POTATOES Jacket Potatoes are staple food in a student household, with a number of different options for toppings. This version incorporates a Mexican-style twist and the best thing about it is turkey mince is cheap and quite easy to get hold of. Whilst the potatoes are cooking in the oven, prepare the chilli with the mince, onion, garlic being cooked before the spices are added towards the end. An easy meal to make for one or more of your friends, depending how many potatoes you have! When everything is ready, cut a cross at the top of the jacket and add chilli before sprinkling with cheese.
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ESSENTIALS TO HAVE AROUND THE HOUSE
Different type of cooks in the household FRUIT
It might seem obvious but having any amount of fruit in your room, draws or just in the general household is a must. Takeaways and fast food won’t ever be far away, but when you are looking for fruit, the healthy option can sometimes go amiss so make sure you have some in.
PASTA/RICE
This ingredient will probably make up 50% of your meals at University! Pasta and rice are key ingredients to have in your cupboard as they go with whatever you would want to cook of an evening. Both also provide quick and easy meals aplenty when you are looking to maximise your pre drinking time.
JACKET POTATOES
Just think of the endless possibilities that can be had on top of a jacket potato. Beans and cheese? Chilli? Coleslaw? Whatever you want, as long as you have something to put them on, you can create many weird and wonderful toppings for your tea.
There you have it, all the food you need to move yourself away from having McDonalds every day.
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Moving into University is a great experience for many reasons, but what really brings many first year (and second/ third) students down to earth is cooking for themselves. EVERY STUDENT will learn to get by but it is the different ways in which young people look after themselves that differs from house to house. You have the people who think they are professional chefs. These students get every ingredient they need (not easy on a student budget) and make some wonderful dishes that everyone wants to try. However, by the time they have finished cooking the meal it has taken them a number of hours to prepare, not good for nights when you want to start pre drinking early. You can also have the people who are reliant on readymade meals and takeaways. Hardly a ‘cook’, this student has every takeaway menu in their room and on
the odd occasion they do use the kitchen, it is normally to microwave a Tesco’s own lasagne or chicken tikka masala. And then you have the student who falls in the middle! Not quite able to prepare the meals associated with the ‘professional chef’, this person still knows how to look after themselves even if the takeaway menu is lost. They are more at home if they can just put something in the oven, but if a tasty meal needs preparing then they don’t mind putting in a little bit of work. So which category do you fall in to?
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HOROSCOPES ARIES
MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 The beginning of the month is big for you Aries with the Full Moon on October 8th. It is a time to indulge yourself and a time for high romance too. On October 23rd during the New Moon you may well feel the weight of the world on your shoulders but this will soon pass on October 26th when Mars enters the sign of Capricorn. ST
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SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22 Sparks will be flying during the Full Moon on October 8th Libra and you are the one they will be shooting off. When Mercury and Venus conjoin on October 17th, your heart and head will be perfectly in tune. Expect this to be a period of productivity. You will find some relief from finances during the New Moon on October 23rd you will finally be free from that nagging debt.
APRIL 20 - MAY 20 The Full Moon and Luna on October 8th will be a time of intense introspective soul searching for you Taurus. Take some time to be alone and you will learn lots about yourself. When Mercury enters Libra on October 10th you will be at your most peaceful with a generous air of give and take. Expect a shake up on October 23rd when The New Moon will hit you hard.
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MAY 21ST - JUNE 20TH On October 4th Mercury goes retrograde and to avoid chaos, patience and organisation is key for you Gemini. But you will soon reap the rewards on October 8th when your social life is in full swing. During the New Moon on October 23rd you will get an awakening which will remind you to take care of your heart, head and soul
CANCER
JUNE 21ST - JULY 22ND It’s time to show everyone what you are really capable of Cancer and during the New Moon on October 8th your potential will only be too apparent. On October 14th be aware of people spending time with you who may have alter motives. You will be at your most in tune and creative on October 23rd with the New Moon these memories will last a lifetime.
LEO
JULY 23RD - AUGUST 22ND Be ready to be the go to person for help, advice and favours Leo during the Full Moon on October 8th. And if you’ve been waiting to meet that someone special October 17th could just be it when Mercury conjucts Venus. The New Moon on October 23rd will be a productive time and you will feel at ease if you finally get down to your finances
VIRGO
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AUGUST 23RD - SEPTEMBER 22ND You will be all about goodwill and getting problems solved during the Full Moon on October 8th Virgo. When the moon is in Virgo on October 20th you will enter a period of stability and sensibility and you will be awash with good feelings. The New Moon on October 23rd will be a time to celebrate and you will be even closer than usual to your friends.
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OCTOBER 23RD - NOVEMBER 21ST Take care during the Full Moon on October 8th Scorpio, you are craving something reckless and you are not entirely sure why. Be careful what you wish for. Come October 23rd, you softer and sweeter side will be flourishing, so express to impress. This will boil over on October 25th when Mercury goes stationary - say what is in your heart to be accepted.
NOVEMBER 22ND - DECEMBER 21ST Your inner child will run riot during the Full Moon on October 8th Sagittarius. It will be all fun and games as long as you don’t gamble. October 23rd will be a quiet time of reflection, especially of those around you. If there has been a secret or two lurking among friends now it is the time to get it out into the open. Come October 27th, you will be feeling fabulous, enjoy it
CAPRICORN
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19 At the start of the month you may be feeling paranoid or on edge Capricorn, relax your sign can handle this better than most. Come the Full Moon on October 8th your family and home life will be the centre of attention. On October 23rd you are bound to feel under pressure at work. Don’t let your public image slip now is not the time to be insecure about your accomplishments. ND
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JANUARY 20TH - FEBRUARY 18TH Don’t expect a bump free ride on October 4th Aquarius, even the best-laid plans are bound to go awry. During the Full Moon on October 8th you will enjoy a small social gathering with a select group of friends. Prepare for a spiritual insight during the New Moon on October 8th. Your heart and head will be open and you will connect with others on an entirely new level.
PISCES
FEBRUARY 19TH - MARCH 20TH Your finances will be fruitful this month Pisces, money is the name of the game. This will trigger a new found independence, be proactive and not reactive and you will reap the rewards. The New Moon on October 23rd will draw you close to those around you, their concerns and how to approach them.
I’m loving everything about university except for the lectures. It’s not that I’m in bed with the hangover from hell compulsively watching catch up, I just don’t think a degree is for me. I can’t see myself making it to the end of the year let alone three. Everyone was so proud when I left for London and I’m the first in my family to go to university. How do I break it to them? Tom, London At some point every student has questioned whether they are on the right course, I even had moments right up until I graduated. But believe me this is all part of being a student and finding your feet. Not everything works out in life how you had imagined but it is best to consider your options before you act. Give your course a chance or look into transferring. But first of all, book a tutorial with your course leader. They will have seen many students over the years in the same situation. Whatever you decide, good luck. Freshers week was a blast, so much so I haven’t exactly stopped and I’m downing jager bombs on a daily basis. All my flatmates have started to settle into their courses but I’m worried that my focus is going to Sainsburys for their £4 bottle of Soave. Sarah, Falmouth
“I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right.”
You’ve moved to a different city, met a load of strangers and had information overload in lectures, so sure a glass of white has helped you along the way but don’t let this become your crutch. Keep drinking to the weekends, it’ll keep you and your bank balance healthy. If you find that scaling back your drinking is taking its toll then head to your SU for some confidential support. My neighbours in halls are doing my head in. I can hear them having sex what seems like 24/7 and to make it worse did I mention I am a virgin. I think I’ve managed to get through freshers unnoticed as a sexual novice but this constant daily reminder of what I’m missing out on is not helping. Cherry, Leicester You are not the first and definitely not the last student to arrive at university a virgin, and you know what some even leave with their flower still intact - so don’t worry. Concentrate on your course, and if the time is right it will happen. But don’t make it your mission or you might live to regret it. As for your noisy neighbours I suggest on investing on some ear plugs, hopefully they will soon tire each other out.
There are four basic human needs: food, sleep, sex and revenge.”
I’m Crazy, I’m nuts. Just the way my brain works. I’m not normal.
I won’t go into a big spiel about reincarnation, but the first time I was in the Gucci store was the closest I’ve ever felt to home.”
I have a different constitution. I have a different brain; I have a different heart; I got tiger blood, man.
We are going to turn this team around 360 degrees
Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost an important part of your life
Predictions are difficult, especially about the future.
Brooke Shields
Yogi Berra
Charlie Sheen
Britney Spears
Kanye West
Banksy
Justin Beiber
Jessica Simpson
George Bush
Jason Kidd
Is this chicken, what I have, or is this fish? I know it’s tuna, but it says ‘Chicken by the Sea.’
I’ve never really wanted to go to Japan. Simply because I don’t like eating fish. And I know that’s very popular out there in Africa.
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MENTAL AGILITY
AND IN LOCAL NEWS:
UOM: ANGER AT RENT INCREASES
Poll reveals anger at halls prices WILLIAM NEWELL
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THE UNIVERSITY of Manchester has come under attack over the prices of its halls of residence. The University pens itself on it’s website as being “one of the cheapest places in the UK for students to live”, yet recent increases in rent tell a different story, with the average price of an un-catered room a princely £117- up by nearly double on that in 2010, when the average room rented for just £60. A Union poll found that 92% of students felt this was unacceptable, compared with 7% against. Oak House is one of the worst affected, with the cost of a room now £90 compared to £80 three years ago; this sum will buy a single, non-catered room without a sink or toilet. A ten pound increase might not seem much of a difference, but it amounts to over £400 per year, a much higher increase than the 4.8% increase due to inflation alone. Property prices are beginning to rocket at an unprecedented rate as housing speculation fuels the recovery. With increases of as much as 30% a year in London and the South East, Manchester’s affordable housing – and student accommodation - may be a thing of the past.
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Picking the right part time job
HOW THE “SOCIAL YOU” CAN SCUPPER THE “REAL YOU” I guess now’s the time the more forward-thinking of you third years are starting to think about applying for jobs... constructing your CVs, agonising over the wording of your covering letters, completing endless online application forms and, if you’re lucky, being called for interviews and assessments. The rest of you are either panicking about impeding exams or are sitting in a pub with your heads firmly stuck in the sand. However all of you, unless your parents are very generous, will have to, at some point, bite the bullet and seek employment. Not just employment… a ‘real’ job… the first step in your career. Over the next few issues I’m going to be offering you, hopefully, helpful hints and tips on the practicalities of how you go about this, e.g. where to look for jobs, what employers are really looking for, interview and CV preparation and how not to shoot yourself in the foot before you even get started.
Maintenance loans only go so far. If you want to socialise, stay entertained and still have enough money for books, you’re going to need to budget like an accountant or get a job. HELP IS AT HAND Thankfully, most universities have job boards and employment centres associated with them. These may offer jobs in the local community, or even within the university itself. But you may end up employed by people who perhaps aren’t as understanding when it comes to working with students. As such, picking the right part time job is important. So what should you be looking for?
LOOK AT HOW THEY OPERATE f they presently employ a large number of students, that’s normally a good sign as they will be used to dealing with the needs of those in study. Casual shifts, freelance work and remote work are great as they allow you to set your own hours - but these opportunities can be hard to come by.
PLAN AROUND YOUR DEGREE Avoid taking hours which are too close to scheduled study periods. If you don’t have the time to talk to staff after lectures, it may damage your degree in the long run. And remember: no job is more important than your degree, as it’s what you’re trying to fund in the first place.
That’s where we’re going to start – have you any idea how many employers ‘google’ you before they’ve properly read your CV masterpiece? Lots I’d guess, I know they shouldn’t – I bet they do. With social media becoming arguably the primary method of communication for Generation Y (that’s you), it has now become an instant snapshot of your life, your friends, your actions, your habits, your likes, your hates… in short – you. Whereas in my day, with a well constructed CV, a cleverly placed phone call or a good recruitment agent, I could make my first real impression with an employer at interview – now it’s likely to be your 5am shenanigans in Magaluff or your nek nominate in the ladies loos. So before you even put yourself out there in the job market – clean up your online self. Take down those Twitter rants rivalling James Arthur, set your privacy settings to maximum on Facebook, replace your profile shot with something innocuous and think carefully before you Instagram anything from last Friday night. The very proactive of you might even set up a LinkedIn profile – this is pretty much Facebook for business people and we’ll talk about it in coming weeks. In the meantime, take my advice and make the ‘social you’ a complementary façade for the real you. Sara Sainsbury is Group Talent Director for RSG Plc. RSG is an independently owned, and Bristol based specialist recruitment business, with over 35 years of trading history, operating across the U, and recognised as one of the Sunday Times “Top 250” fastest growing organisations in the UK, with a current turnover in excess of £170m.
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ACE THE INTERVIEW So, you’ve filled out a 1000 online applications, you’ve spoken to every recruitment consultant from here to Lands End, you’ve written more covering letters and emails than you can shake a stick at – now you’ve got it….finally…an interview. APPROXIMATELY 60 minutes to launch your career trajectory, to make/break/change your life forever. No pressure then.
START WITH BASICS – this might seem blindingly obvious but you’d be amazed how many people fail at the first hurdle. Where is the interview and how do you get there? Check the date, time, location; which bus to catch, where’s the nearest car park, how long can you park there, how much change to have ready. BE ON TIME. Do not, EVER, be late for an interview, you might as well not bother showing up at all. Don’t be ridiculously early either – anything more than 10 minutes early makes you look, at best, like you’re confused between the big and the small hand, or at worst, like you’re just a little bit obsessive. WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW FORMAT? Establish in advance what the interview format will be e.g. Q&A, competency based, one to one/group/panel and how many stages there are? Who are you meeting, what is their role?
RESEARCH THE COMPANY thoroughly and make sure it’s the right company – don’t start reciting the mission statement and values of Bloggs & Co when you’re interviewing for Blaggs Plc. Look into their history, nature of business, USPs, competitors, success, values – all the information you need is just a Google search away, and interviewers know that. If you don’t demonstrate a good knowledge of their business it’s insulting to them and lazy of you. Most interviews these days are competency based, meaning the employer has a set of core competencies that are required in all their jobs. Again, you may be able, through the power of t’interweb to find out their specific competencies or you could just assume they will be along the lines of the generic e.g “team working”, “problem solving”, “taking initiative” “results driven” etc and be prepared with examples of when you displayed these traits. This is worth quite a lot of thought at this stage in your career, as whilst you may have a number of vacation or university jobs under your belt, you may not have a vast array of examples from a professional sphere. So be prepared to use examples from your school/university/ sporting/extra curricular activities.
KNOW YOURSELF. It’s a clichéd and dull interview question but the less creative interviewers amongst us could well ask “What are your weaknesses?” - do not at this point say “I’m too much of a perfectionist” unless you’re happy to receive a punch in the face – even a metaphoric one. Know your weak points but also how they can be improved with training and commitment – dwell more on your strengths.
DRESS SMARTLY. If in doubt wear a suit – preferably in a dark colour, keep the cream linen number for Hawaiian theme nights; gents wear a tie – a normal one, not a bootlace/kipper or comedy tie. Lose the facial piercings/flesh tunnels and hide all tattoos. Have normal hair – don’t overgel it/crimp it or decide to try out that crimson rinse the day before. In short, do not try to express your personality through your wardrobe on this occasion – let the employer know you are a blank canvas….a smart, respectable, well groomed blank canvas. RELAX, maintain eye contact, have a firm handshake (practice this, preferably with a friend rather than yourself), be positive and enthusiastic, keep to the point and listen. Have prepared some relevant questions – NOT “what time is lunch?” more along the lines of “what are the company’s plans for expansion”, “what’s been your progession at XXX” or “I’ve read your blog on blah blah blah, what led you to write it”? The last couple are good ones – you should’ve fully researched the interviewer so you know who you’re meeting, but everyone loves talking about themselves. THIS WORKS TWO WAYS. Finally, remember this is a two way process. You are meeting them ostensibly to “sell” yourself, however, you need to be completely comfortable with what they are describing in terms of the role, the company, the opportunity and a good interviewer will want you to “buy”. It’s your life and your choice…..there is a chance that you’ll be offered a job but you decide it’s not the one for you. That’s fine, don’t be pressurised by anyone: friends/parents or the company themselves into accepting something that doesn’t feel right for you. Just identify what you didn’t like, change the focus of your search and commence the hunt for your new opportunity with renewed vigour. Good luck!
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OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate Technology Consultant
Graduate Graduate Graduate HR Assistant Tech support PHP consultant Developer (permanent)
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Graduate Scheme Audit
Location: London Salary: £32,000
Location: London Salary: £20-£24,000
Location: Harrow Salary: £21-£23,000 D.0.E
Location: Nationwide Salary: £18,000
Job ID: UP25728050
Job ID: UPHR2201
Job ID: UPTS6505
Job ID: UPAD01
Location: Nationwide (several locations) Salary: £20-£25,000 Job ID: UP25534475
Description: My client is looking for an ambitious graduate to join a growing team. Minimum requirements: 2:1 degree, 300 UCAS points and knowledge of at least one programming language. You must have real drive and a thirst for learning. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.
My client is looking for intelligent, hard working graduates to their company at an entry level HR position, candidates must be keen to advance as progression will be available and you must have a good understanding of HR. Candidates must have a 2.1 and 300 ucas points. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above
Our Client is a leading email marketing software and services provider. They are looking for an ambitious IT graduate to join their expanding technical support team in Harrow. The candidate must have a Computer Science degree and must have achieved a 2.1 or above from university. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.
My client is looking a graduate in a computer related degree to go into PHP developing. They are looking for someone with good knowledge in PHP, Javascript, CSS3 and HTML along with SQL. This would be ideal for someone looking to get into the software side of IT.
Graduate Web Developer
Graduate Training Managerial
Graduate Graduate Recruitment Research Consultant Associate (permanent)
(permanent)
Graduate Finance Assistant
Location: Nationwide Salary: £18,000
Location: Nationwide Salary: £25,000 Job ID: UP25690464
Location: London Salary: £25-£28,000 + discretionary bonus Job ID: UPDTR2528
Location: Nationwide Salary: £18,000 - £22,000
Job ID: UP6491746
Location: Nationwide Salary: £18-£23,000 + uncapped commission Job ID: UPDTR7698
My client is looking a graduate in a computer related degree to go into PHP developing. They are looking for someone with sound knowledge in PHP, Javascript, CSS3 and HTML. You will be involved in the development of websites for the company and their clients. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.
My client is looking for ambitious graduates to join a management development program. Minimum requirements: 2:1 degree, 280 UCAS points, geographically mobile around the UK. You must be able to demonstrate leadership skills or potential. An interest in transport and logistics would be beneficial. For more information and to apply please email london.graduates@reedglobal. com quoting the Job ID above..
My client is looking for an ambitious graduate to join a growing team. Minimum requirements: you must be ambitious, money hungry and willing to put in the time for big reawards. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above
My client is looking for intelligent, hard working graduates to join an elite company based in the city of London, you must have at least a 2.1 and 320 ucas points. For more information and to apply please email london.graduates@reedglobal. com quoting the Job ID above.
My client is looking for a ambitious graduates to join their expanding company. Although they are currently based in London they are looking to open additional offices over the UK due to a continued aggressive growth plan. You must be ambitious, have ay eye for detail and passionate about a career in finance ideally with a 2:1 from a related degree. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above
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My client, a top 4 accountancy practice have a few spaces left on their 2014 graduate scheme - 3 year program. Minimum requirements: 2:1 degree, 300 UCAS points, English/Maths GCSE A or B. You must have an interest in Audit, study support for ACA qualification available. For more information and to apply please email london. graduates@reedglobal.com quoting the Job ID above.
(permanent)
Job ID: UPF521698
To find out more and apply please visit http://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/graduate
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OCTOBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY
ACCOMMODATION
AREA GUIDE:
FALLOWFIELD
By Stephanie Riley PHOTO CREDIT: STEWART HONEYMAN
FALLOWFIELD IS Manchester’s student Mecca: nearly 10,000 undergraduates live within its borders. Whether you’re house hunting, dreaming of life after halls or on the lookout for one of those infamous basement parties, here’s our guide to Manchester most popular student area.
OPPOSITE OWENS PARK
In the shadow of Owen’s Park tower, this estate offers a great location: close to the bus stop, a computer cluster and, of course, Kebab King, New Zealand Wines and Gaffs. With a sliver of concrete out the back and neighbours on either side, houses round here are small but perfectly formed.
EGERTON ROAD AND LADYBARN ROAD
Located in the popular student landmark of ‘behind Sainsbury’s’, Egerton Road and Ladybarn Road are sought after second year areas. Boasting a large range of semi
1-10 Bedroom Student Properties throughout Fallowfield and Withington You should be “Living the Luxury Student Life”!
FREE MOVING SERVICE & FREE STORAGE FOR ALL YOUR STUFF JUST ASK US!
and terraced housing, and with Fallowfield’s pubs, bars and house parties on your doorstep Egerton and Ladybarn are easily stumbling distance - perfect for midweek drinks.
VICTORIA ROAD
Victoria Road, located opposite the Ram student bar, is an excellent location for any Manchester student – within walking distance of both Fallowfield and Withington. The housing is more spacious than Ladybarn Road, and larger kitchens mean better house parties and pre drinks!
MAULDETH ROAD
Houses here are generally massive - perfect for those wanting to relive their student halls experience by living with more people, with plenty of nine and ten bedroom properties on offer. Not for the faint hearted (noone has ever seen a tidy kitchen round these parts) Mauldeth Road is famous for huge gardens, basements, kitchens – and house parties.
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COMMON FLATMATE ARGUMENTS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM. CHRISTINA SIMS
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LIVING AT HOME IS ACTUALLY PRETTY GOOD AMY TURNER
1. THE DIRTY SINK: Fair enough if you’re rushing, but don’t make a habit of leaving your dirty washing for your flatmates to clean. Keep your mess contained to your room. The kitchen is for everyone, so respect each other and clean up after yourselves.
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THE BANGING HEADBOARD: We all love sex, but your flatmates don’t want to hear every huff and puff that you make when you’re in the sack. Your mates come home to sleep and study without being distracted by moans of undying love, so enjoy your sex life when nobody is home, put a pillow between your headboard and the wall, or stick a fist in your mouth if necessary.
3. THE “HONORARY” FLATMATE: If your significant other is not on the lease
but they drink the tea, pinch bread and leave dirty dishes, it’s going to stir frustration amongst the people who actually pay to live there. If you can’t bear to be apart, then alternate between staying at your place and your partner’s, or better yet make them earn their keep by sticking them on permanent tea duty. 4. SPEAK UP! If you can, choose flatmates who share similar a lifestyle to you - a party animal and a bookworm will clash when one is trying to study over the music blasting outside the door. However, communication, honesty and courtesy are key: speak up when you’re frustrated. Talk out your problems before they turn nasty, and always consider the feelings of the people living with you, and you’ll be fine.
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SAYING GOODBYE to the folks and moving away to university, off to live in a world where twenty-four-seven drinking becomes a real thing, is a very exciting part of undergraduate education. But with the rising increase in the cost of living, many students are opting to stay living at home. Many assume that staying with the ‘rents can lessen the whole ‘uni’ experience; and yes, smoking outside the window is so much harder to do. But this is a common misconception and living at home alongside your studies can actually be fun! First of all there is no rent to pay (or very little): Student finance just funds midafternoon cocktails and new shoes. Your washing is done for you. Learning what buttons do this and which controls do that really isn’t a priority.
An absolute minimum of eight hours sleep is guaranteed. There are no noisy youths drowning the corridors with some incessant chanting of a mediocre pop song - just undisturbed dreaming all night long. There is a free taxi service, thanks Mum. Unlimited Wifi. It will never just ‘stop working’ The fridge is always full. Hungover? Not a problem. There is an unlimited access to all kinds of snacks, including that fancy cheese with the cranberries in. Central heating that always works – and is actually on. A cosy fire in winter is so much better than that throw on the sofa shared between 6 people. Cleaner too. Mum’s expensive shampoo: because soft, silky and shiny hair is really quite important. Feeling homesick yet?
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SPORT
MMU GRADUATE TAKES GOLD AT COMMONWEALTH AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MATT STEADMAN
UNITED LEGEND SCOOPS HONORARY DOCTORATE
JOSH MCLOUGHLIN
PHOTO CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Salford University. Salford Business School celebrated Neville’s dedication to promoting sustainability in the sports and property development industries. University Vice-Chancellor Professor Martin Hall said on Salford’s website: “All our honorary graduates have made outstanding contributions to their fields of work and expertise, and we are proud to have them join our community through these awards.” The England coach said: ““I’m very pleased to receive an honorary degree from the University of Salford. I’ve had a strong affiliation with Salford ever since I joined Manchester United as a youth player in 1991.”
PHOTO CREDIT: BECCA CHIN
TYRANTS OUT TO BOUNCE BACK
PHIL MOYNIHAN
An MMU graduate rower has claimed a haul of medals across multiple events this autumn. Welsh rower and recent Manchester Metropolitan University graduate Becca Chin achieved four podium finishes out of four races, claiming two gold and two bronze medals at the Commonwealth Rowing Championships in Motherwell on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August – and then took another gold at the recent FISU World University Rowing Championships in September. Chin lead an 11-strong team to an impressive haul in the Commonwealth games, winning eleven medals – and smashing the pre-tournament target of three in the process. Chin opened up the medal table for Wales on the Saturday with a first bronze medal in the 1500m women’s single sculls event, before carrying on her success on Sunday, where she
fought off stiff competition from England and Canada, to win Wales’ first gold in the 500m women’s single sculls. Following her singles success Chin said, “I always love sprints and I was really hoping I could win the 500m single, but I didn’t know what to expect from the other nations. Relief washed over me when I crossed the line and realized I had won the first Welsh gold medal.” Chin also achieved a podium finish in the 1500m women’s pairs race alongside Helen Roberts, in a race which saw the unlucky pair narrowly miss out on a silver medal in an exhilarating sprint finish. The weekend’s final event saw Chin, along with the rest of the Welsh contingent, finish the competition on a high by securing a gold medal in the 1500m mixed eight race. Following her success at the
championships Chin said, “I was very happy to win a medal in each event I raced in. I had a great weekend and there was a really good team spirit”. But the young athlete didn’t rest on her laurels, and beat off stiff competition from universities around the world to claim yet another gold at the FISU World University Championships. The global competition, held this year in Gravelines, France, saw 355 athletes from 33 nations battle it out. Representing Great Britain, Chin and her team were competing in the W4- event, which took place over a 1500m course. Rowing heats took place on Friday 12th September, and saw Chin and her team easily into the final, with an impressive time of 6:53.44, before beating the Czech Republic into third to claim gold.
One to watch: UOM Tyrants AMERICAN FOOTBALL, to most Brits, is somewhat of an alien concept, reserved for our American cousins. Confused by complicated rules and regular stoppages in play, the only time it breaks our sporting consciousness is the Super Bowl and its surrounding spectacle of wardrobe malfunctions. However, American football
is going through a renaissance in Britain, with NFL matches attracting sell-out crowds to Wembley. No place can this be seen clearer than with the Manchester Tyrants. The Tyrants are one of the union’s most recent additions, having been founded in 2009. After being founded, the team went from strength to strength and in the 2012-13 season
made the quarter finals of the national plate. The Tyrant’s struggled throughout last season however, losing to bitter rivals MMU Eagles and failing to make the playoffs. But this season, under captain Dom Manifold and with a raft of returning starters, there is reason to be optimistic about the new season, making this a society to watch this year.
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SPORT
UOM CLINCH FIRST NORTH-WEST VARSITY TITLE
MATT STEADMAN
TAKEDOWN TIME: WRESTLING AT UOM XAN ATKINS
PHOTO CREDIT: UOM WRESTLING TEAM
PHOTO CREDIT: UMRFC
The University of Manchester have claimed the Inaugrual North-West Varsity crown, beating University of Liverpool after MMU pulled out following 14 years of defeat. Manchester proved their worth against North-Western rivals Liverpool on a brisk Wednesday night in Sale, as the fervent home support created a cauldron of noise for the reception of Liverpool in the first ever North-West varsity match. The intensity of the opening exchanges were overwhelmingly dominated by forward play, with both packs getting stuck in early on. Subsequently, it was from a ruck, after good forward attack, that Liverpool had the chance to draw first blood –only to see their fullback drag the penalty wide. Liverpool were left to rue this missed opportunity as Manchester came back into the game, with a penalty after a fantastic
break from James Carding, which Owen Walding coolly converted. As the game went on, the backs got more and more involved and Manchester’s pace and power began to show, but a lack of composure meant that the Bees weren’t able to widen the gap on the scoreboard. However, Manchester’s perseverance was soon rewarded with the first try of the game as Dan Staunton bundled over the line after Liverpool failed to deal with a maul on their 22, and Waldin converted. As the game wore on, and despite signs of a comeback from their rivals down the East Lancs road, Manchester managed to add to their tally before half time, with the ever reliable Waldin converting another penalty to ensure that they secured a healthy 10 point lead at the whistle. Liverpool managed to get points on the board after good work from their back-
line gifted them a penalty which was duly converted, but again Waldin ensured that Manchester’s lead wasn’t reduced for long with a penalty of his own, and the scores were locked at 13-3. Manchester’s attacking intent was then rewarded with a second try after a clever break down the wing produced an inside ball which found Simmonds, who showed great hands to get the ball under control before touching down. As the second half wore on the game turned into a scrappy affair. This suited Liverpool who managed to stifle Manchester’s backs and put the home defence under very heavy pressure. However, the bees stood firm and some heroic defending ensured that they secured a 22-3 victory in a game which proved that Manchester have a promising season ahead of them.
UOM GB HOPEFUL SPEAKS TO UNIVERSITY PAPER ONE OF the lesser known teams at the University of Manchester, but one that involves a world famous sport, is the wrestling team. The sport itself is not huge in the UK and even less so at the University level, according to Darius Mafi, a UoM and Team GB wrestler. Darius, whose part Iranian nationality first introduced him to wrestling, has been taking part for 6 years now. Despite its low profile nationally, he describes how the sport is growing in the North-West - especially in Manchester and Bolton. With regard to rivalries he says “most wrestlers don’t care about what anyone else is doing, they just focus on their own progress, not to mention the majority of wrestlers competing are from Iran, Eastern Europe and India so there are not really any local rivalries now.” Darius wrestles for the Y Club Manchester but has been training on and off with Team GB for several years. An untimely injury put him out of the biggest competition this year – the British Championships. Nonetheless, Darius is already looking forward to bouncing back at the next one, The Aspull International, and is confident that the popularity of British wrestling will continue to grow: “It’s thanks to the growth of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championships) in my opinion. People see it on TV or online and they see that wrestlers are dominating the sport, so if they want to do well they have to go into wrestling,” he says.