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FRESHERS EDITION THE BEST OF FRESHERS WEEK

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

A new generation of Freshers descend this month with University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University ready to welcome nearly 15,000 young people setting out on their university life. We are also here to take you through the year but the only words we will add now are have fun! If you’re just arriving, then we’d also like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves at the University Paper. We’re a different kind of student publication, printing in 16 cities across the country, ranging all the way from Swansea to Sheffield -- and beyond. Over the next academic year, we’ll be bringing you the best local news and entertainment Nottingham has to offer coupled with exclusive national content. To celebrate, we’re running a tongue-in-cheek analysis of the student cities we serve. Each has a population that’s as unique as its location, but how distinct are we talking? Here are some facts -- good and bad -- about each. Given that it’s the reason you’re here, the academic side of things is the most obvious starting point. Warwick University has never been ranked outside of the Top 10 UK major university rankings, and is the only university aside Oxford and Cambridge to have achieved this. However, the University of Edinburgh is the highest ranked University Paper university in the world, coming in at a hugely impressive number 17. Estimates suggest there are

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

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DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR LIFE AT UNIVERSITY

DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

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or getting on the wrong side of a drinking game dare. However, very few, if any, will end up with the story concluding in someone being stuck in a bin. And even fewer will involve firemen. Yes - he really was that stuck. Robin had to be rescued by three fire fighters before his ordeal was finally over.

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Your Nottingham Check-List

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a devil concoction or your favourite cosmopolitan, they’ve got it covered. If the Boilermaker’s right up your street and you haven’t checked out Coco Tang, you should. Half-price drinks for students on a Wednesday make it a perfect mid-week treat. Compact and intimate, Coco Tang has a special secret room - and no I’m not giving you any hints! If you’re into your concerts, whatever genre you prefer, you won’t miss any music action during your University experience at Nottingham. The Capital FM Arena and Rock City host some of the world’s biggest bands and artists. Upcoming acts include Kasabian, Kaiser Chiefs and Ed Sheeran. For smaller gigs, Hockley’s own Bodega hosts only the best upcoming bands and artists and then transforms into one of Nottingham’s best indie night clubs. I recommend them purely for their beer garden, you’ll have to explore why for yourself! For all you freshers out there, make sure you sign up to all the societies you

can. That may sound like a death wish but it will be worth it when you tell your friends you’re a pole dancing ninja. After all, a society is your ticket to the fancy dress fuelled Ocean Wednesday. Now, you’ll be frowned upon for not going at least once. It’s just Trent protocol. Whether you go as a nun, a hippy or even a shoe... it doesn’t matter - you have to go!

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MAKING THE MOST OUT OF FIRST YEAR DANIEL ROBBINS

Whether you’re an early-bird or a night-owl, Trent’s ideal location in the heart of the city centre means your evenings will be bursting with endless entertainment. Go grab a pen and paper to take note. It’s going to be a must-do check list! Only metres away from Trent is the centre of Nottingham’s entertainment - The Cornerhouse; jam-packed with a Cineworld and restaurants - including the beloved chicken haven Nando’s. Your hangover munch prayers will be sufficiently cured. Along with the SU bar on campus there are two of Nottingham’s most attractive bars opposite the Newton building - handy right? Spanky Van Dykes and Rescue Rooms both have impressively quirky interiors. Both open till late every night of the week offering a range of student drink offers. For something new, why not brave Rescue Room’s open mic acoustic night on a Monday or their own Karaoke night on a Wednesday? After all, no one can resist belting a cheesy number. Fancy something a little special? Check out the underground cocktail bar the Boilermaker. Disguised and hidden, the bar located in Hockley has a cocktail to suit any taste. Whether you’re looking for a unique twist on

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Leaving home and moving to an unknown city can be a very daunting experience. But luckily for you, Nottingham is such an amazing city packed with exciting things to do so here’s some tips on how to make the most of your first year. My biggest tip would be to try anything and everything even if you don’t really fancy it. Personally I’m useless at art and crafts, but the craft club that runs at Spanky Van Dykes every Tuesday night is good fun if you get a group of friends together. There is a prize for the best creation as well so give it your best shot. You never know you’re not going to like something unless you give it a go, plus if it’s rubbish at least you’ve got something to laugh about. You can’t come to Nottingham and not

experience some of the excellent nightlife. As a fresher I wish someone had told me about some of the other clubs that there are other clubs apart from Forum. Market Bar in Hockley is an amazing club especially if you like hip-hop or R&B. Try places people recommend to you, they wouldn’t be doing so if they weren’t any good. Most importantly just make sure you have fun! You’re only going to be a fresher once so make sure it’s a year to remember.

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UNSPOKEN RULES OF UNIVERSITY LAUREN LEE

NATALIE KENNADY

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YOU NEVER SIT AT THE FRONT OF THE LECTURE THEATRE: Ok, this does vary

At every University there is always that person that everyone has heard of. Almost like a mythical being, everybody recognizes their name. This social king is the BNOC, in order to become the next Big Name On Campus follow these simple rules…

through the year. As fresher’s, you may want to make an impression and sit at the front but as the year progresses (and you begin to experience nights out in the week) you slowly shuffle to the back. The only ones that sit at the front are either late and have nowhere else to sit or the ones that you wonder ‘how the hell did you get on this course?’

1) SELF-CONFIDENCE – how will anyone respect you, if you can’t respect yourself? A BNOC regards themselves as the most important person in the room. When you’re rocking that brooding scowl look no one will doubt that you’re the person-to-know.

Here are some helpful tips to help you through your year that no one will ever tell you. PRE-DRINKS: Back at home, this was never a thing. You would get ready, go out and get smashed. But now you’re a poor student, it’s a night out essential and can sometimes be better than the night out itself. Pre-drinks also involved A LOT of drinking games; the ever-telling ‘never have I ever’ is where you learn that your housemate had sex with someone in a fast food joint and ‘The Ring of Fire’ where you end up drinking shot upon shot of absinthe (really would not recommend). You will live for the pre-drinks – however your hangover the next day tells a different story. DON’T BUY TEXT BOOKS STRAIGHT AWAY: This is definitely one for the freshers. You may think you’re smart getting all your books in early but out of those 15 you’ve brought, you’ll probably use a grand total of two. The library is a godsend so use that as much as possible! Think of the jagerbombs you’ll be missing out on if you get that ‘important’ text book and then realise you’ve been using it more as a coaster than a research method.

ONCE IN YOUR STAY AT UNIVERSITY, YOU WILL DO THE WALK OF SHAME: It doesn’t even have to be post-coitus related; for the commuters out there, this will happen quite a lot. The amount of times you’ll get asked to go out after your last lecture & realise you have no fresh clothes for the morning after is ridiculous. A top tip to avoid this is to always keep a spare set of clothes at one of your best friend’s house. Also, if you do happen to do the walk of shame – walking through the campus at 10am is not a good idea. People will stare and snigger, trust me!

Ideas to break the ice OLI POULTER

COMPLETE GUIDE TO BECOMING A BNOC

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University is a time to experience new places, meet new people and find that freedom you’ve been eagerly awaiting. Meeting new flat mates is inevitably going to be slightly awkward but we’ve got some simple steps to help you mingle with ease. 1. GET UP, GET OUT AND GET GOING. We all know its going to be slightly emotional when Mum and Dad leave. Its going to be very tempting to close your door, sit on your bed and mope but everyone’s in the same boat, so keep your door open and get involved in the action.

2. GET DRESSED UP.

3. COOK.

Its sometimes easy to hide behind the façade of ones own clothing. Fancy dress is a great way to break through those awkward silences and find the real characters beneath those anxious veneers. So bring your mankini, you’re going to need it.

Don’t get me wrong, Trent Kebabs and Chunky Chicken will be a place of undeniable sanctuary during your first few weeks in Nottingham, but as a student, to be cooked for is the ultimate token of friendship. Nothing breaks the ice faster than microwaveable lasagna and an artic roll.

2) DON’T TAKE YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY – whilst it’s important to show everyone how important you are, never forget to have fun. Whether it’s dressing up or ﬂashing your one inch manhood, a BNOC is never afraid of anything in the name of banter. 3) BE SEEN – there is always someone that everyone can count on to be up for a night out. This is you! Attending social events is a must

when it comes to being a BNOC. Never shy away and stand in the corner, be prepared to mingle and get your name out there. 4) SOCIAL JOBS – a great way to meet people is by becoming a ticket seller, a rep for a nightclub or even a fresher rep. These types of jobs are not only easy money but more and more people will start to know who you are. 5) SOCIETY ROLE – it is hard to ﬁnd a BNOC who isn’t involved in a society. No matter what sport you play, becoming part of a club leads to a lot of fun, plenty of new people and the unforgettable socials. 6) GET YOUR NAME OUT - The most important thing to remember is to get your name around campus. Facebook and Twitter are the easiest ways to do this, so create an online presence to be proud of. Most of all, have fun being the king of your university.

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Pushy promoters: De-bunking the myths NYOKA ASHLEY

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FRESHERS WEEK is an exciting time, going to all the hot spots of the town and making new friends, but sometimes pushy promoters can ruin your thirst for fun. Ultimately freshers are forced into thinking going out is an important part of University life from the word go due to promoter’s clever advertising techniques. Alex Gillham, studying Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University claims that when she first got to halls, she was bombarded with an avalanche of flyers. He says: “Before I could settle in fresher reps were dragging me out the front door which made me feel pressured into attending all the social events.” Promoters also tend to over publicise and make false claims, such as ‘last year’s event sold out in advance, limited number of tickets this year’ or ‘buy your ticket early to avoid disappointment’. This is just one of the many techniques they use to make a quick sale. Not only do you get sucked in to every club in sight, you get brainwashed into thinking the promoter is taking care of you, when in truth it’s all about the survival of the fittest promoter. Eden Falconer - studying History and Philosophy at NTU - felt mislead by promoters. She says: “ I don’t think you can trust

Alcohol free freshers week? MICHAEL LEONHARDT

someone who is being paid to persuade you to go somewhere, they want money and numbers for their nights and are not really bothered about whether you have fun or not”. On the other hand, promoters can be great for getting the best deals, which is great for freshers who are trying to save money. However, from most experiences, promoters seem to embellish the truth. By

all means speak to promoters, but bear in mind that like a leech once they latch on there’s no going back.

FRESHERS WEEK at Universities across Britain is synonymous with alcohol. Fact. However, a growing number of students are moving away from home and beginning their adult lives without alcohol. There are obvious positives to being sober through freshers week, no struggling through packed lectures with a horrific hangover, less risk of embarrassing Jager-fuelled photos finding their way to your Facebook and of course think of the money you could save! It might be worth doing purely from a decision-making point of view, if you’re drinking orange juice and not Sambuca you’re far less likely to bring out those cringey dance moves or get with that flatmate who’s been giving you the eye since you moved in. My opinion however, is that this is the wrong way to go about it, unless you’re predisposed to alcohol due to religious reasons there is no reason you should not be getting off your bonce. Freshers week is a chance to really get to know who you’re living with and how better to do that than over a few beers and a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’ or ‘Ring of Fire’. These two weeks can be the best time of your life, let your hair down.

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

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

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

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The BEST nights this Freshers week & throughout the month

Ant and Dec bring tour to Nottingham

NIGHTLIFE :

FRESHER’S BEST NIGHTS: NOTTINGHAM TRENTUNIVERSITY

BEACH PARTY

SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER @ THE LOFT Unleash your inner David Hasslehoﬀ & Pamela Anderson by heading down to the SU for a beach party. Expect beach balls, fancy dress and palm trees!

TRENT ARMY

SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER @ THE POINT/ THE LEVEL A night which created the unforgettable chant: ‘T R E N T, We are the Trent army’. This is the night you become a full-on Trentie, don’t forget the face paint!

FRESHERS HIT OCEANA DANIEL ROBBINS

Ant and Dec brought the crowd to their feet at the Capital FM Arena as Saturday Night Takeaway on Tour proved just as popular as its weekend TV slot. Ant and Dec brought the crowd to their feet at the Capital FM Arena as Saturday Night Takeaway on Tour proved just as popular as its weekend TV slot. With classics such as Win The Ads and Ant V Dec, the arena were treated to some memorable moments from the troublesome duo. Coming out to the Thin Lizzy classic, The Boys Are Back In Town, the duo quickly dispelled worries that the tour might not live up to its regular Saturday night slot. As always the pair had done their homework on specific members of the audience and took joy in embarrassing random members of the crowd from the start of the show. In typical Ant and Dec style they had their share of celebrity stars who had joined them

on the road, with Ashley Roberts officiating the much anticipated Ant Vs Dec. And it was Dec who ran out victorious as, with a little help from the crowd, he beat his best friend, winning both challenges set. After the boys went back to school, Dec returned to answer the most correct questions leaving Ant with it all to do in the endurance challenge. That was when the crowd came into their own, the respective sides of the arena aiming to get three big boulders to the front of the stage to guide their leader to victory. Dec’s team (for which I was proudly part of) came from behind the nick the victory which led to a hearty rendition of ‘We Are the Champions’ by Dec’s side of the arena. The fun wasn’t all to be had by the pair

though, Vernon Kay providing some witty one liners as guest announcer and Peter Andre serenading the crowd with ‘Mysterious Girl’. The song also played its part in Singalong Live, as three of the crowd got up on stage to sing with the singer and win some fantastic prizes. And it wouldn’t be an Ant and Dec show without the brief appearances of their music personalities, PJ and Duncan. With `Let’s Get Ready To Rumble’ signaling the end of the show, the Nottingham crowd were left wanting more as the two hours had seemed to pass by in no time at all. With other features that aren’t allowed to be shared (you will just have to go and see them), Ant and Dec provide the best possible entertainment for any night of the week.

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER: @ OCEANA One of the more popular nights of the student calendar, Oceana offers five different rooms, playing R&B, hip hop, chart, dance and retro!

CITY CLUBS

THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER @CITY CLUBS This is your chance to sample some of the ﬁnest clubs that Nottingham has to oﬀer, check with your fresher reps for themes and where you will be heading.

FRESHERS BALL

SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER @ THE LEVEL The big round up for your fresher weeks, and deﬁnitely a night not to miss. Tickets are £13.50 and you may bring 2 people from outside Uni! (They must have their own ticket).

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BAYWATCH

MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER @ OCEAN Ever fantasied about being cast member of Baywatch? Well grab your speedos and swimming ﬂoat and head down to Ocean for a night full of Baywatch fun! Tickets are £5 from your week one reps.

TOGA

TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER @ NG1/LACEHOUSE/COOKIE CLUB Release your inner Greek goddess or gladiator by heading down to either one of these venues for a whole lot of To-Ga, To-Ga fun!

SERVICES

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER @ STEALTH/THE BOWERY/ LACEHOUSE It’s time to dress up as your favourite public service & head out for a night full of alcoholfuelled fun!

UV PARTY

FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER @ WELCOME FAIR MARQUE 2,800 people with heaps of UV paint + one tent = one messy, memorable night!

FINALE PARTY

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER @ CAPITAL FM ARENA It’s a time to celebrate your fresher’s week by heading down to the Capital FM arena, which will be honest to huge headlining acts! Tickets are £29 from your week one reps.

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NOTTINGHAM TRENT:

NOTTINGHAM TRENT: ● Zoo @ OCEANA ● Coffee House Sessions @ THE SU

NOTTINGHAM TRENT:

● Wednesdays @ OCEAN, COCO TANG ● First Base @ THE LOFT

NOTTINGHAM TRENT:

● Quids in @ SU/LIVE @ THE LOFT (10TH OCT) ● Tuned @ ROCK CITY

NOTTINGHAM TRENT:

UNI OF NOTTINGHAM:

● Clifton Comedy Club @ THE LOFT ● Dirty Monday @ THE FORUM

● Vice @ COCO TANG ● TFIM @ OCEANA

● Fuck Hip Hop @ MARKET BAR ● Gin & Juice @ RESCUE ROOMS

● Crisis @ ROCK CITY

● 4Play @ THE FORUM ● Dive @ MARKET BAR ● Gold Teeth @ BODEGA

● Assault @ THE LOFT ● International Fridays @ THE LEVEL

● The Big O @ OCEAN ● Bopp @ PANDORA’S BOX ● Dollop @ STEALTH

● Climax @ SU

UNI OF NOTTINGHAM: ● Stealth vs Rescue Rooms

● The Super Mega Quiz @ THE LOFT

UNI OF NOTTINGHAM:

● Pub Quiz @ ROPEWALK

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Blaze destroys £20m University of Nottingham building. AARON BAILEY

Blackened wreckage is all that remains following a damning blaze at a chemistry lab at University of Nottingham. The building at the university’s Jubilee Campus caught fire early evening on September 12, completely destroying the multimillion pound development. Nottinghamshire Fire and Police were called into action as flames ripped through the timber frames of the GlaxoSmithKline Carbon Neutral Laboratory for Sustainable Chemistry at Triumph Road, Radford. It is believed the fire started around 8:45pm, firefighters were still working hard at the scene to control the situation two hours later. The building, due for completion July 2015, was part funded by £12m donation from pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. The state-of-the art building was to be the world’s first carbon neutral lab; the university said it would host work aimed at “fundamentally changing how we do chemistry in a more sustainable way”. Ten fire and rescue crews and more than fifty firefighters were sent to the scene with a helicopter to assist from above. Nottingham fire and rescue group manager Joanne Wooler-Ward said, “When

we arrived, the fire was a significant size and there was a smoke plume spreading towards the campus area so we sent out a message for people to keep doors and windows closed. “Members of the public might have been quite alarmed when they heard a loud bang that some thought was an explosion, but that’s something which happens to buildings when they’re exposed to extreme heat and pressure. That’s a risk we manage and are trained to deal with.” Flames twice the height of the building could be seen as far as seven miles away, smoke engulfed the Jubilee Campus with a police cordon in place the length of Derby Road and Ilkeston Road. No-one was injured and fire and rescue services worked to ensure no other buildings were damaged and the area deemed safe. Many stopped in their tracks to witness the fire lit skies, some from as far as seven miles away. Darren Chan, third year Pharmacology student, said, “I could see the fire from Giltbrook, we were shocked when we found out where the fire was.” Another onlooker said, “I couldn’t believe my eyes, it’s just so awful.”

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‘This Is How I Do’ Katy Perry is planning to write a tell-all book. The ‘This Is How We Do’ hitmaker has reportedly been oﬀered a number of multi-million dollar book deals from American publishers who are convinced her story will be a worldwide hit. IN ADDITION to the breakdown of her marriage to Russell Brand - whom she split from in 2011, 14 months after they tied the knot - they’re also hoping she’ll spill the beans on her other high profile relationships with John Mayer and Gym Class Heroes star Travie McCoy. They also believe stories about her childhood would make for great reading as the queen of pop was brought up in a strict Christian family and was initially trying to make it as a gospel singer before becoming a household name with hits such as ‘I Kissed A Girl’ and ‘California Gurls’. A source said: “Her story and relationships are fascinating to many people in America, from her pop fans, Christian groups and star-loving book readers.”

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

BELIEBING IN BETTER BEHAVIOUR JUSTIN BIEBER is reportedly seeing a therapist.The 20-year-old singer is allegedly seeing a £600-an-hour Los Angeles shrink, John Kenyon, to help control his impulsive behaviour following multiple run ins with the law - which left him facing charges of assault and drag racing - earlier this year. A source told The Daily Star newspaper: “Kenyon’s treating Justin in person, when possible, then over Skype when he’s away. Sometimes they even have more than one session a day.” The source added: “Kenyon’s so booked up he doesn’t normally take on new clients but Justin used his name to skip the three-year waiting list. “It’s too soon to tell if it’s having a

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

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

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

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

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MUSIC

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

PARTY ANIMAL? ALWAYS OUT AND ABOUT? Did you catch up with our snappers. Check out pages 10 and 11 to see if you made the cut.

REVIEWS

ALBUM REVIEW

NEW EYES CLEAN BANDIT

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

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

RATING: 4/5

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

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

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

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

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TECHNOLOGIC PHIL HAMILTON

TECHNOLOGY EDITOR

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

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

PHONES & STUFF

GAMES

MOBILES

COMPUTERS

TABLETS

APPS

HTC ONE (M8)

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

EE KESTREL

Available from ee.co.uk / RRP: £99

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

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

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

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PREVIEW: WWE 2K15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR LIFE...

THE THREE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE

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

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

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

...but at least he wasn’t this guy...

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Fashion ESSENTIALS

SASKIA QUIRKE

FASHION EDITOR

Women WELL HEELED

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ADVICE

OCTOBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY

NO-NONSENSE ADVICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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

Students DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

CLUB DRUG CLINIC LAURA RAPHAELS

Taking drugs is nothing GBL is used to clean car wheel

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

MEPHEDRONE, branded

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

NITROUS OXIDE, more

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

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

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

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

First Class Honours Closer Than You Think DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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MY MONEY

IMPARTIAL, EXPERT ADVICE

Peter Jones

How to budget your money

FROM STUDENT TO MENTOR

LAURA RAPHAEL

DANIEL ROBBINS

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

mySuperList

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

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

OnTrees

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

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

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

STUDENT

DEALS DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How To Spend Less on a Night Out

PAIGE WILLIAMS

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

Top Student Bank DANIEL ROBBINS

PICTURE CREDIT: SHUTTERSTOCK

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

» SANTANDER - Best known for their adverts involved sports stars such as Jenson Button, Jessica Ennis and Rory McIlroy, Santander offer one of the

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

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

which means you don’t risk huge overdrawn charges. Bonus!

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

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FAJITAS

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BURGERS

TOAD IN THE HOLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World’s Most Expensive Food and Drink PAIGE WILLIAMS

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

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

The Top Five Strangest Foods PAIGE WILLIAMS

PICTURE: SHUTtERSTOCK

childhood suddenly seem a lot more sinister… Fun fact: Gordon Ramsey received a number of complaints when he ate puffin heart on his show, The F Word. How heartless.

PICTURE: SHUTtERSTOCK

Kopi Luwak,

Strawberries Arnaud

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

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

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Martini,

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

A-PING,

NEW ORLEANS, £2.4 MILLION

Hot dog,

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

Toad in the hole has to be one of the best dishes Britain has created! Get your housemates together and cook this one to feed four!

FUGU,

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

PUFFIN HEART,

ICELAND Us Brits are supposed to have the heart of a lion. Well, in Iceland they apparently have hearts of puffins – and they eat them. The books of my

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

YAK PENIS,

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS,

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

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JUST... NO.

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MATCH THE QUOTE TO THE CELEB...

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

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

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

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

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

Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do

1. George Bush

4. Bono

7. Ronald Reagan

2. Arnold Schwarzenegger

5. Christina Aguilera

8. Elizabeth Hurley

3. Gwyneth Paltrow

6. Britney Spears

9. Jaden Smith

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

Taurus

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

Gemini

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

Cancer

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

Leo

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

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

Libra

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virgo

Scorpio

ASK ALICE

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

HORRORSCOPES Aries

AGONY AUNT :

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

whenever you have the opportunity. Embrace nature where possible.

Sagittarius

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

Capricorn

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

Aquarius

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

Pisces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Nottingham firm are looking for an experienced part-time sales associate (16 hours) to join their high street concession. You’ll be a key member of the sales team providing an impeccable, efficient and friendly service at all times. You will provide customers with expert advice and knowledge on our products. You will ideally have retail experience.

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This multi-disciplinary practice operates Worldwide and deals with buildings, transport, environment and energy to an award-winning standard. You will have the chance to work on a fantastic range of projects where you will be designing systems for hospitals, data centres, banks, offices, schools. You would have just finished a degree course in building services or are currently in your final year able for day release.

This is sales associate role in a retail environment. This team is made up of people with a real passion for quality customer service and for creating amazing customer experiences; people who work hard to develop outstanding product knowledge and expertise that they can share with customers.

A large telecommunications organisation is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant to join their busy and enthusiastic team. You need to be the sort of person who can talk to anyone. You don’t have to be an expert in technology but you will need to be a fast learner, with lots of enthusiasm and positivity. Your role will revolve around serving customers on the till, meeting customers and giving product advice.

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DESPITE THE FACT THAT EVERYONE THINKS THEY HAVE THE PERFECT HOUSEMATES AT THE BEGINNING OF SECOND YEAR, THEY WILL ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE FALLEN INTO ONE OF THESE SIX CATEGORIES BY MAY.

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THE ABSENT ONE.

You’ve left all your friends behind, but waiting in the room next to you is your new bff. You’ll be inseparable; fresher’s week will become a blur of drinking games, toilet selfies and Trent kebabs.

Have they left?

THE SLOB. They get a bit confused when the dishwasher fairies don’t automatically clean all your dirty plates. The pile grows in the sink and when their excuse is “There’s no point cleaning it, I’m going to use it again!” you know they’re never going to change.

THE CLEANER They unnervingly watch your every move. You’ll hear the scrubbing before you see the person; they’ll be up at the crack of dawn cleaning up the mess from the night before and constantly dropping hints about a dirty fork.

THE LAD. Arranging the parties, getting as drunk as possible, and always trying to pull, just to show everyone that he (but sometimes a she) is more of a lad than you.

THE INNOCENT ONE. No taste of the wild life, no experience apart from their mum’s roast dinner accompanied by a small glass of white wine or half a lager. So now is their time to let loose and down a Jager pint. you never want to go. Your worst best friend.

Fresher week is almost upon you and that means moving away from your family for the first time. You are worried about missing out on home cooking and scared about what University accommodation has in store for you. If you want to survive Peverell Halls, these are a few tips for you to follow: 1. Make sure you keep the kitchen clean because a clean kitchen + happy cleaners = easy life. 2. Always be prepared for fire drills. They’re not much fun and they tend to happen at the most inconvenient times but they happen for your safety. 3. It’s easy to get a bit carried away after a few lager shandy’s but you don’t want to become an enemy of the block by waking them up at 4am, so noise management is a must. 4. Bring a basket that’s easy to carry to the laundry room; it’s a pain to carry all your clothes in your arms. 5. When it comes to laundry, make sure you have the right money for the machine; you don’t get it back once it goes in. 6. First year in halls is probably the best, so have fun! You’ll regret it if you don’t!

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Nottingham will soon be alive with the pitter-patter of tiny fresher’s, but what can our newest residents expect of their communal abodes?

BILLS END UP SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN EXPECTED AND PEOPLE REFUSE TO PAY

If you get an unexpected bill, someone can refuse to pay, claiming that they were careful, creating arguments, stress and hassle which can destroy friendships and aﬀect your studies. Others may be forced to cover the shortfall or credit-ratings will be aﬀected.

SIGNING UP TO THE WRONG TARIFF WHICH CAN BE COSTLY

Tariﬀs across the various utilities range from 9 months to 18 months and so it is crucial to choose the one that ﬁts with your housing contract. Students may be unaware their usage is high, meaning they go over their energy allowance. This can be costly as the unit

rate outside the allocated amount is higher to reﬂect the over use (this is similar to the charges if you go over your phone contract’s allowance). To avoid these problems, use a service that does your bills for you, such as DividaBill. Simply sign up to the service and they’ll do the rest of the work for you all year so you don’t have to worry and know that your bills are sorted.

ARGUMENTS OVER WHEN TO PUT THE HEATING ON AND LENGTH OF SHOWERS

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University, the next stage in life and the final step towards true independence! All that parent pleasing stuff is great but what’s university without the exciting life that comes with it? The partying, the independence, and the general feel to the city you’re studying in are all important facets of your university career. Nottingham is a fantastic city to be based in. With 28% of the population being full time students, the majority of people you’ll bump into a night out will be friendly faced adolescents like yourselves. Obviously there are many local people in Nottingham but you never see a tremendous amount in the student areas. There will be many clubs and bars in Nottingham but for first year there are some main party areas to hit. “The Forum” is an all round crowd pleaser. Cheap drinks, friendly people and great music, you’re guaranteed a good night in there. Perfect for your first few months at University! Looking for a little more live action? Look no further than “Rock City” the home of heavy metal madness. If you like your house music then “Stealth” is the place to be. Based in the heart of Nottingham, this is a night you’ll never forget.

night is guaranteed to be more horrendous than the last. If you’re planning to join a society in your first year, then this is the club to hit, with guaranteed cheesy music and the craziest fancy dress themes you can think of. Obviously partying is one of the main aspects of University, but it doesn’t happen all the time and there’s much more to do than just consume alcohol. The Corner House is an area in the middle of the city with bars and restaurants. There’s a great atmosphere and there’s even Mini Golf and a Cinema inside the main building. The Capital FM Ice Arena is only a small walk from the city centre so Ice Skating is a great thing to do if you don’t fancy a night out partying. Still Nervous? Don’t panic, everyone is in the same boat. What’s it going to be like? Will I make friends? What if I don’t like where I’m based? Nottingham is a brilliant city to be studying in with some fantastic student areas to check out. Just remember, work hard, play hard and you’ll fit in right away.

The infamous Ocean is a place of pure beauty and utter decay. This club will make you or break you. Fancy dress every week and each

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Oats. A classic and conventional breakfast carbohydrate. Cheap and tasteless, but add a little honey and these bad boys will keep you alive until Christmas.

Mattress Topper. These beds are not going to be comfy without one.

Bleach. Trust me, you’ll need it.

Toastie Maker. During the less financially prosperous periods of University these can be an absolute life saver. Two slices of bread and whatever else you can find is all you need to conjure up a warm snack.

Noodles. Simple to cook, and with a number of options of how to use it, noodles are a key ingredient for the first few weeks (or months) of University.

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MISTAKES YOU COULD MAKE WHEN YOU’RE AWAY FROM HOME When you move to University, you are bound to make mistakes. You’re only human and mistakes are meant to be made in order to learn. University can seem a daunting place so you are going to have the odd tough time along the way. Independence can be as much of a frightening prospect as it is appealing. So we’ve made a list of a few common blunders you could make in your first few weeks away from home.

Dirty clothes don’t clean themselves. After living at home it may be hard to believe that your parents don’t possess some kind of omnipresent power to clean up after you wherever you are. Unfortunately this doesn’t apply at University, so get cleaning. It’s easy to mess up washing so always remember; colours in one wash, whites in another otherwise you may be wearing tie-dye like clothing for the rest of the year.

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Remember why you’re at university. Nights out are amazing and all that, but you went to University to get a degree. This is not to say you shouldn’t have a good time, just learn early on how to moderate drinking with studying. Don’t get too drunk. We all learn our limits, and soon you’ll realise its better to attend a 9am lecture without a headache and a stomach full of kebab. A follow on from the point above and one which you will learn the hard way. Living with people can be hard and arguments can sometimes break out. Remember that living together requires a lot of tolerance. People do things differently to you but this doesn’t necessarily mean its wrong. So take a deep breath and be prepared for a few bumps along the way, but remember, you have to live with these people for at least a year.

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THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

WHAT’S THE BEST SPORT FOR YOU TO TRY?

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SOCIETIES TO WATCH

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

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A blend of netball and basketball, Korfball is one of the only sports which has men and women playing in the same team and the University of Nottingham are one of the most successful teams in the country. The team narrowly missed out on the top spot at last season’s Korfball Championships but will look to reclaim the title after winning it twice in the last ﬁve years. The club holds taster sessions at the start of term and has regular socials with a trip to Holland held every year in order to visit to the birthplace of the sport.

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What is your favourite ﬁlm? A - Mean Girls B - Around the World in 80 Days C - Finding Nemo D - Hercules E - Master and Commander F - Harry Potter

What do you like to wear? A - A summery top and a skirt B - Tracksuit C - Very little D - Polo shirt and jeans E - Cream cotton suit F - School robes

What is your favourite thing to do? A - A night out with the girls B - A Saturday afternoon in front of the TV C - A couple of hours at the gym D - An evening down at the pub with your mates E - An afternoon in the sun sipping a cold alcoholic beverage F - A day with your head in the books

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NETBALL - You’re a thoughtful character who is upbeat and loves a night out on the tiles with their best mates.

SWIMMING - An amphibious creature, you are far more comfortable in the leisure centre pool than on dry land and have the body to rival that of any of your sporting counterparts.

CRICKET - You’re a traditional English gentlemen who enjoys nothing more than an afternoon watching a test match with a drink on a summer’s day

MOSTLY D’s

MOSTLY F’s

RUGBY - You’re a man’s man and everything that comes with it including hearty meals and evenings cracking jokes with friends down at your local pub.

QUIDDITCH - You are often described as being in your own world and enjoy casting hexes on your friends and enemies on the Downs on University Park.

MOSTLY B’s FOOTBALL - You’re a fan of Britain’s most popular and frustrating sport and when not playing with your friends in the park are sat in the stands or in front of the TV watching the results come in on a Saturday afternoon.

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American sports have always been an import viewed with suspicion in the UK. In recent years however, American Football appears to have finally been embraced by Britain’s sport-adoring public and especially so at universities. The Nottingham Trent Renegades, the University’s Team of the Year, are riding the sport’s wave of popularity with the outfit finishing third in the BUCS Midlands league last year after winning the Challenge Trophy the year before. The season begins in November giving newcomers plenty of time to grasp the basics of the game and the club prides itself on being able to find a place in the side for anyone, given how large American Football teams are. The club has a stand at the Freshers Fair and is holding taster sessions around welcome week.

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THE AGGRO ONE This hothead can be seen regularly having tantrums on the pitch and blaming just about everything other than themselves. Don’t take their ranting personally though because nothing escapes his or her wrath. The referee; the ball; his own sportswear; the pitch; the other players; they will all be blamed at some point during the year. Rugby League regularly has to play second fiddle to its more popular sister-sport Rugby Union, but at Trent it’s fighting to take centre stage after becoming one of the university’s most popular and successful sports. Rugby League at Trent boasts being a tougher, more athletic version of its overbearing relative while still maintaining rugby’s renowned social aspect. At last year’s Nottingham Trent Student Union Sports Awards the club won BUCS Club of the Year and the club’s second string won Most Improved Team of the Year. These accolades came after an extremely successful year for the club with the first team reaching the quarter-finals in the BUCS league and also recording a victory against the University of Nottingham in the Varsity series. Over 700 fans braved the cold in February to watch Trent comfortably beat the University of Nottingham for the second successive year at the Harvey Hadden Stadium and the strong attendance is indicative of an increase in interest in the Midlands area. A sport usually confined in popularity to select towns and cities in Northern England, Rugby League at Nottingham Trent has bucked this trend by growing in success since its founding at the university in 1992. Trent currently has two teams competing in the BUCS league with plans to introduce a third into the competition in progress. In last year’s competition the first team managed to reach the quarter finals after coming third in the competitive Premier South League, only finishing behind Gloucestershire and Loughborough.

They will kick off their new campaign with a home fixture against Loughborough on October 15. The first team only started playing in the Premier South League last season after being promoted from the Midlands League which it had come to dominate in recent years. The respectable finish proves that the team can hold its own against sporting powerhouses such as Loughborough and expectations will have only increased following the club’s recent success. The club recently acquired platinum status at the University and therefore benefits from Trent’s best sporting facilities and coaching. Players from Trent have gone on to play for regional teams as well as Great Britain’s Students team and although this could be a little daunting to the more casual player, the club welcomes players of all abilities. Those wanting to drastically improve their skills can now do so through a unique special player performance programme the club has created. The scheme takes a small group of players and monitors them closely throughout the season by testing them every three months and setting them special drills and gyms sessions. The club will hold two free taster sessions during Welcome Week as well as have a stand at the Freshers Fair. The first session takes place on Wednesday September 24 between 12pm and 2pm with the second on Sunday September 28 from 1pm to 3pm with both being held at the Main Gate pitch at the Lee Westwood Sports Centre on the Clifton campus.

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THE LAD The lad, and more increasingly the lass, is the one that helps reinforce the negative stereotype that lots of students hold against their sporting counterparts. They will have undoubtedly anointed themselves the Archbishop of Banterbury at some point in the year and is far more interested in the social aspect of sports clubs. They might be nice to bump into occasionally on a Wednesday sports night but they will ultimately wear your patience pretty thin.

THE TERRIBLE BUT NICE ONE Even all the latest and most expensive gear can’t improve the sporting ineptitude of the terrible but nice one. They will be enthusiastic, hardworking but just awful at sport. They are more often seen in the sports that don’t filter out the bad players through trials and they can often be spotted at the side of the pitch limbering up before coming on for the last ten minutes of the game. Hollywood would have you believe that they’ll be the one to score the championship winning point but the reality is they probably won’t.

THE ADVICE GIVER The advice giver is not quite as bad at the sport as the terrible but nice one but ten times as annoying. They can be seen patrolling the subs bench giving patronising advice to all those who started before them. They are best ignored as their failings, when they finally come, will ultimately show them up.

THE STAR PLAYER There are two different breeds of the star player: the humble type and the diva type. The former is obviously the easier of the two to deal with but the diva type will ultimately be as important to your season.

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