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OCTOBER 2014

FRESHERS EDITION THE BEST OF FRESHERS WEEK

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR NEW CITY

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

A NEW GENERATION of 9,300 freshers are arriving in Preston this September. UCLan’s a great place to study, holding the honour of being the first “new” university to make it onto the QS university rankings. it’s in a fantastic location, too; we’re here to welcome you to the city. 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 student kind of 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 Cardiff has to offer coupled with exclusive national content. To celebrate, we’re running a tongue-in-cheek analysis of the student cities we serve. Each has a population that’s as unique as its location, but how distinct are we talking? Here are some facts -- good and bad -- about each. Given that it’s the reason you’re here, the academic side of things is the most obvious starting point. Warwick University has never been ranked outside of the Top 10 UK major university rankings, and is the only university aside Oxford and Cambridge to have achieved this. However, the University of Edinburgh is the highest ranked University Paper university in the world, coming in at a hugely impressive number

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

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DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR LIFE AT UNIVERSITY

DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

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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. Oh 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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THE UNIVERSITY OCTOBER 2014

UNSPOKEN RULES OF UNIVERSITY CHARLOTTE ARROWSMITH

MAKING THE MOST OUT OF FIRST YEAR NATASSIA TANG

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YOU’VE BEEN waiting all summer to finally move away to university, so you don’t want anything to go wrong. There is a lot of advice flying around right now, but here are some of the best tips to get off on the right foot at UCLan. First, don’t pack lightly! Summer may have just been, and everyone wants to show off their tans, but Preston has a rather wet reputation, it rains – a lot! Make sure you have a trusty umbrella, and keeping a hairbrush in your handbag is always useful after a wet and windy walk to lectures. Once you’ve settled into UCLan life, don’t worry if you’ve become a serial napper! Our campus is so small, that it’s very doable to pop home for a snooze in between lectures. If you need to get work done, resist the temptation of the short walk home to bed, and head to the library instead. Until you become accustomed to UCLan library etiquette, here’s a word of advice… never venture into the silent section with a friend (especially a wacky friend). The heights of boredom that you’re likely to reach can often lead to desperate measures for a bit of fun – which rarely turn out to be

silent and can result in quite a few disapproving looks from other students. UCLan run a free safety bus that takes students home from the library after 10pm. If you do finish your library work at 7pm, you may well find yourself online shopping, scrolling through Facebook and even having your tea from the vending machine, just so you can take advantage of the free ride home. After a hard day’s work at uni, a cold drink is definitely needed! Source bar is right around the corner from the library. But beware… planning a quiet one at Source is the perfect start to a crazy, unexpected night out. A quick taxi home to drop your bags and grab more money and you’ll wake up the next morning wondering what happened. Our final tip is to embrace Preston! Your friends may have gone to bigger universities, in bigger cities and have much bigger nights out, but Preston is your home for the next few years, and it’s the place where you’ll meet your best friends, make some amazing memories and, who knows, afterwards you might never want to leave!

No more ‘Never have I ever’

YOUR FIRST year can go in a flash, so instead of spending it binging on Jeremy Kyle, why not follow our guide to make it a year to remember. Go to every Freshers event that you can, enjoy yourself, and make friends. People will remember you if you’re the lad who dressed as a school girl for Skoolies singing your heart out to Busted’s ‘Year 3000’. Get involved with as many clubs as possible, don’t just stick to your interests, try something new and mix it up. Some days you might nerd it up with the Anime Society, others you are a

key player in the hockey team. There are loads of voluntary opportunities at the SU, ranging from SHAG week to being Course Rep. This is a perfect chance to boost up your CV, become very passionate about a subject, and what students do best: create change. Utilise all the facilities available to you. Whether it’s your personal tutor, Wiser, Course Reps or Futures; they are all there for you. By taking advantage of all that is available, you are more likely to have a stress-free academic life with brilliant grades.

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COMING TO university is nerve racking; you are in a new place surrounded by new people and slightly lost about what to do. Where do you start? Break the ice with your housemates! Once the drinks are flowing, the first game that seems to crop up is ‘Never have I ever’, but it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, so here are some alternatives. ‘Guess who?’ is a fantastic

game to start the laughs, all you need are post-it notes and a pen. Write names of famous people and stick it to your housemate’s head. Now they can ask yes or no questions to find who they are. If they guess wrong: drink, if not: everyone else drinks. ‘Two truths, one lie’ is also really simple. Each person tells two truths about themselves and one lie, the rest of the group

has to guess which one is the lie. This is great for getting to know everyone. If you have a pack of cards there are plenty of games that you can play to start the conversation flowing. The best being ‘Cheats’, it really helps identify the personalities within the household.

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OCTOBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY

Guide to the City

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COMPLETE GUIDE Preston has only been an official city since 2002, but it’s still full of diverse culture and amazing things to do. PRESTON HAS only been an official city since 2002, but it’s still full of diverse culture and amazing things to do. Don’t feel that you’re missing out by coming to a smaller city; here is a guide so some of the best places in Preston. First thing’s first… food. There are plenty of restaurants to fulfil every craving in your system. If you want to take your friends to a chic coffee shop, try the Polish ‘Mystery Tea House’. This quaint tearoom, on Cannon Street, serves exotic tea, amazing coffees, homemade dishes and the ever so refreshing cactus juice. Coco’s is a Mediterranean restaurant, just two minutes away from the library, it’s amazing for a quick bite between lectures, and it serves the hottest wings in town. ‘Good Hut’ takeaway is similar, and it’s perfect for international students seeking a little comfort away from home. For a classier joint, ‘Tinos’ is a lovely Italian restaurant that is slightly above a student’s price range, however it’s a lovely treat and a great place to bring visiting parents. For a cheaper option, Weatherspoons is quite literally a corner away; not surprisingly it’s a popular student hangout… who could resist Thursday Curry Nights? And for those with a late night sweet tooth, ‘Yum Yums’ is a frozen yogurt bar that opens till 11pm, and their milkshakes are delightful. The Harris Museum and Library is the cultural hub of this city; it hosts a number of interactive exhibitions about Preston’s history and it’s a perfect spot for culture junkies!

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Odeon is situated beside the docks, which becomes a perfect date spot in the evening when the light reflects off the water.

Avenham Park is right next to the city centre, and with its woodland areas, Japanese Garden, and rococo-inspired fountain, it’s perfect for any sunny day. With an array of pubs and nightclubs (along with two cinemas, a bowling alley and numerous restaurants) it’s not surprising Preston has a bustling nightlife. Odeon is situated beside the docks, which becomes a perfect date spot in the evening when the light reflects off the water. And we can’t forget about the nightlife, especially since each club has different student nights. There is somewhere big to go each night of the week, so you can get dressed up and hit the town whenever the mood hits you. Welcome to Preston! You will love this place; it has a nice quaint atmosphere to it during the day, a fantastic nightlife and a great community of students.

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THERE ARE always a certain few people at each university who everyone seems to know. Whether it’s for the good or the bad, these people have succeeded in becoming a big name on campus, and here are some of the ways you can too. The Promoter – This big name will start off university life by going out as much as they can, getting a job as a night club promoter and building up a big personality on social media. You will get notifications from them all of the time, and although you might think this is annoying, they also inform you of all the best nights out and coolest places to go. The Sports Star – With varsity and other sporting events becoming more important at university, there are going to be certain athletes who become well-known names, especially as their faces may be plastered around campus in campaigns leading up to the event. It takes talent and a lot of hard work to become a recognisable sport star at uni, but these big names often reap the rewards when it comes to popularity. There are so many teams at uni, so whatever your sport – get involved! The Politician – With so many student campaigns happening, it’s hard not to pick up a name or two in passing. These individuals may not be recognised for being party animals, but they can be a major influence on the happiness of students, as they are the voice of the people. To become a big name this way, get involved with the SU or even form your own society. It’s easy to become recognised around your university, get involved with societies and clubs, make lots of friends in Freshers, and try hard at everything you do.

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The ‘STAR-STUCK’ fresher

MY FAVOURITE memory from Freshers has got to be Skoolies night. S Club were performing and I am a big fan. After pushing my way to the front it all got a bit overwhelming for a drunken me and resulted in me crying my eyes out - but still taking selfies. When they had finished I decided it would be a good idea to chase after them and climbed the barrier and on to the stage… before being carried off by what can only be described as a VERY strong bouncer.

The’SHOE THIEF’ fresher

IT WAS MY FIRST NIGHT, I lost everyone in 53° so tried walking back to IQ Kopa when smashed… and I mean very smashed. I didn’t have a clue where I was, and my phone was dead. I ended up outside some other student halls, screaming for help in the pouring rain. After about 10 minutes of people opening their windows and telling me –not so politely- to leave, one nice person finally buzzed me in. However, there were no flats open, so I passed out in the hallway. At 9am I was woken up and kicked out by the security guard… but when I looked down, my brand new shoes were gone. So I had to walk home, in my socks, in the rain.

AND IN LOCAL NEWS:

Guild Hall’s £1 Million Renovation

NIGHTLIFE PARTNERSHIPS

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

A NEW PARTNERSHIP between some of Preston’s biggest night clubs and the Student Union has been formed. Night clubs under the Luminar Group, Cameo & Vinyl and Evoque, have set up the partnership in an effort to work more closely with the SU. Leigh Sweetman, general manager of Evoque Nightclub, explained that the goal was to offer students more choice and more opportunities within the town. Students will first see the effects of the partnership during freshers fortnight. This year the freshers fortnight wristband will give students entry into a variety of nights across Preston’s clubs as opposed to previous years where it was limited to the universities own club, 53 Degrees. When students purchase the freshers wristband from the Students Union or the SU bar, Source, they will also be able to claim a free taxi into town for the events. To give new students a better idea of what Preston clubs have to offer, a freshers tour has been proposed by the Luminar Group for Tuesday 16th September and is likely to cover the majority of clubs in the city. On top of the club nights and the freshers tour, Evoque will also be hosting a FreshersExpo, filled with freebies and offers for students, on Wednesday 17th September from noon. The event will feature stands from big companies such as McDonald’s, Nando’s and Millie’s Cookies, as well as independent stores from Fishergate such as hairdressers and comic book stores all offering special deals and promotions for UCLan’s students. Video game giant Game will also be at the event launching the newest addition in the Fifa series, Fifa 15. Attendees of the launch will be given exclusive first play of the game in a tournament, ahead of its launch on the 26th September, as well as giving one lucky student a chance to win their own copy of the game. Students will see the benefits of the partnerships in other ways too, with an estimated 30 positions opening up in the clubs, possible work experience opportunities and sponsorship for sports clubs and societies. Lee Mac, president of the Student’s Union, praised the partnership saying it will “not only allow students to engage within the community, but also feel safe whilst doing so” and that he hopes more companies will follow in the footsteps of the Luminar Group.

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THE BIG DEBATE

Are Promoters Too Pushy? CHARLOTTE ARROWSMITH & NATASSIA TANG

YES

During Freshers, sometimes a knock on the door from a promoter is perfect to break the ice. They get everyone involved in the first weeks of university, and play a key role of informing students of the different nights available. Of course, they will be biased to which night club they are promoting for, but who cares? They are the best people to bump into if you want to buy a cheaper ticket, queue jump passes and even drink offers. A lot of the time, promoters can help create an atmosphere on a night. If they’re in the streets, having banter and trying to persuade you that their event is the biggest, then who are they harming? Finally, promoters are always helpful. If you have any problems or questions, you’ll easily be able to find them on social media and they should be happy to help.

Your first impression of university is promotion bombardment. We live in an age where advertisement is everywhere… during Freshers it escalates to borderline aggression. Social media is great way to find out what’s on. But once you follow these pages, all you get is advertisements about everything, and you have an update every 10 minutes about Freshers passes. We got the message the first time! Think you can escape in the safety of halls? Think again! You’ll probably get a forest worth of paper shoved through your door, and even promoters knocking at your flat telling you their event is the next big thing. Walking down the street is also made difficult. You are dragged into an awkward conversation about some club you’ve already heard about. Occasionally you might even get shouted down as you walk away, embarrassing! Not all promoters are pushy, but with the internet and word of mouth most students are well informed, and tactics used by promoters should be toned down.

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Is a dry Freshers possible? NATASSIA TANG

The arrival of September can only mean one thing: the sighting of students ready for a wild night out and not so prepared for the hangover to follow. However, the horde of drunken students brings to mind one question: can alcohol-free Freshers be possible? For many of the hard-core clubbers and party-goers who have attended Freshers this idea may seem ludicrous; university life is going out and getting wild, especially during Freshers week. So is an option for alcohol-free Freshers feasible? Obviously it is! Firstly mocktails and fizzy drinks! Replacing tipsiness with a sugar rush still makes an amazing night. Get creative! It can be as simple as a film screening, a trip to the local bowling alley, a scavenger hunt around campus or a food tasting. Running out of ideas, then utilise the clubs and society at the SU. Ask to become involved in Freshers with taster sessions it promotes the Student Union’s clubs/societies and allows for an alcohol free Freshers. Practically a completely dry Freshers is a bit tricky, but having the option to enjoy Freshers whilst staying sober is utterly feasible and only requires a little tweaking of the traditional format.

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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.”

OCTOBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY

WHAT’S ON

The BEST night’s this Fresher’s week & throughout the month

THIS MONTH MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER:

THURSDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER:

FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER:

● Freshers Ball @ CAMEO & VINYL

● SPP – Super Paint Party @ 53°

● Alibi Fridays @ EVOQUE

● Freshers Welcome Party ft. JOEY ESSEX @ MOKAI

● OAP Fancy Dress @ EVOQUE

● Fave Fridays @ MAC’S

TUESDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER:

● Pound Party @ MACS

● Vodka House @ RIFT & CO.

● Loveshack @ BALUGA

● Bed @ MOKAI

FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER:

SATURDAY 4TH OCTOBER:

● Alibi Fridays @ EVOQUE

● 3 in a Bed @ SHIPS & GIGGLES MAC’S – BLITZ

● Basshunter @ AIRPORT, BALUGA ● Treble Tuesdays @ MOKAI WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER:

● Expo @ EVOQUE ● Epik! Launch @ EVOQUE

● Fave Fridays @ MAC’S ● Vodka House @ RIFT & CO. ● Bed @ MOKAI

THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER:

● W.T.F Foam party @ MOKAI ● Skoolies @ EVOQUE

SATURDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER:

● Studio @ EVOQUE

● Studio @ EVOQUE MONDAY 6TH OCTOBER:

● Social @ CAMEO & VINYL Beans ● @ MOKAI

● Pound Party @ MAC’S

● 3 in a Bed @ SHIPS & GIGGLES – MAC’S – BLITZ

TUESDAY 7TH OCTOBER:

● Love Shack @ BALUGA

SUNDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER:

● Aiport @ BALUGA

FRIDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER:

● Fun House Closing Party @ 53°

● Tuesdsay Trebles @ MOKAI

● Great Gatsby party @ RIFT & CO

● Preston Pride (Carnival style) @ EVOQUE

WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER:

● Alibi Fridays @ EVOQUE ● Fave Fridays @ MAC’S

MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER:

● Bed @ MOKAI

● Social @ CAMEO & VINYL

SATURDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER:

● Beans @ MOKAI

● Benji Boko @ EVOQUE

TUESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER:

● 3 in a Bed @ SHIPS & GIGGLES – MAC’S – BLITZ

● Kareoke Cocktails @ SOURCE

SUNDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER:

● Airport

● Superfunk Roller disco @ 53°

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER:

● Super Sunday @ EVOQUE

● Casino Royale @ EVOQUE

MONDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER:

● Sports & Societies Night @ MOKAI

● Treble Tuesdays @ MOKAI

● Kareoke Cocktails @ SOURCE

● Onesie Party @ EVOQUE ● Sports & Societies Night @ MOKAI

FRESHER’S FORTNIGHT JOSH BAMFORD

● Social @ CAMEO & VINYL ● Beans @ MOKAI TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER:

● Kareoke Cocktails @ SOURCE ● Treble Tuesdays @ MOKAI ● Airport @ BALUGA WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER:

● Student Invasion @ LIVERPOOL ● Go Commando @ EVOQUE

THURSDAY 2ND OCTOBER:

● Pound Party @ MAC’S ● Love Shack @ BALUGA

IT’S THE BUSIEST FORTNIGHT for every UCLan Fresher, when friendships are formed and memories are made. But which events should you make these memories at? This guide will give you a sneak peek into the best events this Freshers Fortnight. Get down to Airport @ Baluga on Tuesday 16th and join Basshunter for a Swedish party. He’ll be performing the big hits ‘Now you’re gone’ and ‘All I ever wanted’… how could you miss that? If you’re still standing after your first day at university on Monday the 15th then head over to Cameo & Vinyl for the Freshers Ball but make sure to get there early as the clubs are expected to reach capacity by 11pm. Freshers’ favourite fancy dress party Skoolies takes place on Thursday 18th at 53 Degrees with nineties band Five just one of performers set to take to the stage. On Friday 19th it’s time to get classy; The

Gatsby Party at Rift & Co. will be big! The champagne reception, saxophone players and confetti canyons are going to make for an unforgettable night. Wednesday 24th sees Epik! go commando so get your camouflage gear on and don’t forget the war paint for a night that spans over two floors in one of Preston’s biggest clubs. Or you can hit Merseyside with the Student Invasion to Liverpool. CHARLOTTE A Things get colourful on Thursday 25th with the 53 Degrees annual paint party. Be prepared to get drenched in paint from head to toe and remember to wear an outfit you don’t particularly love because it will no doubt never be worn again after this night. Freshers Fortnight comes to a close on Sunday 27th with the official closing party down at 53 Degrees a night to look back on all your Freshers fun and raise your glass to the year ahead.

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MONDAY NIGHTS at Squires was probably a lot of students’ favourite time of the week, and just because the club has been revamped and renamed, we don’t need to worry! Monday nights at Cameo & Vinyl are still being dedicated to students, and it looks set to be only getting better. General manager Dave Brown said that it’s going to be a nicer venue, better service, bigger acts and booth seating. However, in terms of the atmosphere, the music and the DJ’s will be the same, as they didn’t need changing. Mr Brown also said that the 15th September will be massive, and they are expecting to be at capacity by 11pm.

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MOKAI Mokai to bring Preston back to life Brand new night club, Mokai, is set to be one of Preston’s biggest student venues. The opening night on Monday 19th will also see the launch of their student night – Beans, which includes a meet and greet with Joey Essex, and selected £1 drinks. Managing director, Chermaine Hewitt, said: “We want to bring Preston back to life, and a large part of Preston is our students.”

During Freshers, Mokai will be hosting W.T.F. (Welcome to Freshers), which will see Europe’s biggest foam cannons, confetti canons and a U.V rave. They will have 5 specialised student nights a week, and are oﬀering something for everyone. Monday – Friday are going to be aimed at students, ranging from cheesy nights to rock/indie, dance and commercial music. The venue will also host

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IF YOU’RE NEW TO PRESTON, then let me tell you… going to Evoque on a Wednesday night will soon become the norm. It is one of the biggest clubs in the city, and one of the best student nights out. If you’re heading here for the first time, read this simple guide on what to expect!

FIRST, DON’T WORRY too much about your outfit. On Wednesdays, there are a lot of socials happening, so Evoque will be full of lifeguards, zoo animals and drunken rugby players dressed in togas. Wear something you’re comfortable in, and save your suits for the cocktail bars. Also, getting down to the main dance floor will involve some pretty steep steps, so girls – if you want to leave the club with your ankles intact, you may want to drop the heels and don the flats. On your way to Evoque, you will find promoters all over town, offering cheaper tickets. Buying your ticket here will ensure you definitely get into the club, but don’t be afraid to say no. Promoters can be very persuasive, so only hand over your money if you’re sure you want to go. On big nights like Halloween and St Patricks Day, the club is going to fill up pretty fast. Make sure you can join the party by getting down early and avoiding the queues. Between the entrance and the first bar you’ll

sports and societies’ themes, which creates a place for all societies and clubs to come together and socialise. Hewitt also said that students can expect entertainment, better oﬀers, cheaper entry and a modern club with new, up and coming ideas. “We want feedback, and we want to ensure we create a night life for our students that they are proud of and enjoy.”

YOU CAN FIND MOKAI ON CHURCH STREET, AT THE FORMER RUMES CLUB.

come across the photo booth. Depending on how well pre-drinks went, this photo will either be a potential profile picture or a definite un-tag in the morning. So, remember to pull your best poses and sort your hair out… chances are every fresher will be looking through these photos, and you want to look good. Now you’re finally in, and your main priority will probably be to make a bee-line for the bar. However, the length of the queues means it makes sense to buy two drinks while you can, and fact that no drinks are allowed on the dance floor means you’ll drink them twice as fast! This combined with a full venue and a wide range of music creates the best atmosphere, which you’re going to love. No matter how tipsy you get, there is a Subway and a taxi rank right on the doorstep. Sitting in a warm taxi cradling an Italian B.M.T can make for the perfect end to an Evoque night out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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NEW EYES CLEAN BANDIT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PREVIEW: WWE 2K15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

...but at least he wasn’t this guy...

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ADVICE

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NO-NONSENSE ADVICE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

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

Students DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

CLUB DRUG CLINIC LAURA RAPHAELS

Taking drugs is nothing GBL is used to clean car wheel

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

MEPHEDRONE, branded

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

NITROUS OXIDE, more

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

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

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

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

First Class Honours Closer Than You Think DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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RELATIONSHIPS:

Are you about to go all the way? LAURA RAPHAEL

PICTURE CREDIT SHUTTERSTOCK

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

Communication:

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

Hanging out:

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

Work at it:

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

Don’t Put the

STD in STuD PAIGE WILLIAMS

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

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MY MONEY

IMPARTIAL, EXPERT ADVICE

Peter Jones

How to budget your money

FROM STUDENT TO MENTOR

LAURA RAPHAEL

DANIEL ROBBINS

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

mySuperList

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

Vouchercloud

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

OnTrees

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

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

PAIGE WILLIAMS

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

STUDENT

DEALS DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PAIGE WILLIAMS

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

Top Student Bank Account Options DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS EASIER THAN EVER BEFORE

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

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

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

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How not to poison yourself or your flatmates

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EASY MEALS

FAJITAS

OMELETTE

FILLED JACKET POTATO

BURGERS

TOAD IN THE HOLE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Top Five Strangest Foods PAIGE WILLIAMS

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World’s Most Expensive Food and Drink PAIGE WILLIAMS

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

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

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

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

FUGU,

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

PUFFIN HEART

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

A-PING

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

YAK PENIS

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

ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS,

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

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MATCH THE QUOTE TO THE CELEB...

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

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

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

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

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

Trees cause more pollution than automobiles do

1. George Bush

4. Bono

7. Ronald Reagan

2. Arnold Schwarzenegger

5. Christina Aguilera

8. Elizabeth Hurley

3. Gwyneth Paltrow

6. Britney Spears

9. Jaden Smith

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

Taurus

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

Gemini

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

Cancer

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

Leo

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

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

Libra

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

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

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

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

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

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

Virgo

Scorpio

ASK ALICE

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

HORRORSCOPES Aries

AGONY AUNT :

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

whenever you have the opportunity. Embrace nature where possible.

Sagittarius

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

Capricorn

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

Aquarius

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

Pisces

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

See the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYd2dgHzcoU

DRINKING GAME OF THE MONTH: Higher or Lower

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

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

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Should you Work Part Time at Uni?

HABITS YOU

SHOULD TAKE

TO WORK

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

From bar work to waitressing; from 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 nicer environment, but you will find things much easier! You wouldn’t want your future boss to think you were messy would you!

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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OPPORTUNITIES NATIONAL

PRESTON

Graduate Graduate Recruitment Sales Consultant Executive

Contact Centre Clerk

Scheduler

(permanent)

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

£25000/annum

Preston

Manchester Job ID: 201421283

£6.94/hour Job ID: 201414997

£7.50 - £8.00/hour Job ID: 201409016

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.

A successful UK-based furniture business are looking for part time contact centre clerks. Their Contact Centre is the first point of contact for their customers. It is essential that applicants are enthusiastic, committed and flexible in their approach and possess excellent communication skills. Applicants must also be customer focused and have an excellent telephone manner.

This role will involve receiving inbound calls and emails from clients, and requires excellent communication skills coupled with an enthusiastic and helpful telephone manner. You will be the first point of contact for customers, and will assist in booking appointments for field based surveyors.

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Engineer

Retail Sales Assistant– Home based

Retail Supervisor

£20000 - £25000/annum

Preston

Blackburn, Preston

Southampton Job ID: 201419012

Leeds Job ID: 201403764

£3,000+ dep. on hours JOB ID: 201278825

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OCTOBER 2014 THE UNIVERSITY

ACCOMMODATION

SURVIVING HALLS

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YOU’VE FINALLY moved into your university halls, and you’ve probably heard a lot of advice on how to make things run smoothly. Now, we are going to tell you a little more than ‘keep your bedroom door locked’ and ‘do your dishes’… Here are some real tips from people who have survived in your halls before. IQ Kopa is one of the biggest uni halls at UCLan, which can often make it feel less homely. Students in smaller halls may find they know everyone, so if you’re in IQ Kopa, take advantage of everyone’s friendliness in freshers, and get to know as many people as you can. Also, IQ Kopa has Sky TV in the hub… so if you’re worried about missing Geordie Shore, or the America’s Next Top Model finale, the hub will be waiting with bean bags and an ice cream vender! If you’re in Lawson Halls, then you are a lot closer to the city centre. This can be very handy on nights out, you won’t have far to walk and you won’t need to waste your money on a taxi. However, be careful if you are having pre-drinks at Lawson, the rules can be pretty strict and they

HOUSEMATES THAT EVERYONE HAS JOSH BAMFORD

PHOTO CREDIT: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

UNIVERSITIES ARE FILLED with different people yet somehow everyone seems to come across the same roommates.

THE PARTY ANIMAL - They’ll make Freshers a blast and always have a ready supply of drinking games and music. The downside being that the music seems to be 24/7, even during deadline periods.

THE CHEF - You’re proud you’ve mastered beans on toast but they’re on another level, chef’s love to share their creations giving you the chance to expand your tastes.

As long as you have an open mind, you should easily survive your halls, says Editor CHARLOTTE ARROWSMITH

THE DUTIFUL STUDENT - They always try their hardest and uni is not the time for them to slack off. Living with them means always having someone to give you study tips and revise with. THE HOME BIRD - Sometimes it’ll feel like this person doesn’t even live with you but it’s important to let them know you’re there for them or else there’s a chance they’ll go home for good. THE INCAPABLE ONE – Unfortunately this roommate just isn’t ready to live alone. They’ll make mistakes but should eventually get the hang of the washing machine and doing their own dishes. THE BEST FRIEND - When it’s time to leave halls and find your own place friends are the obvious choice. It can put a strain on your friendship being around each other so much but in the long run you’ll be closer for it.

don’t like a lot of noise. But, the kitchens are nice and big, so you’ll have a lot of room to have friends over, and have flat meals. Ribble Hall is in a great location – right over the road from the university. However, it’s also just in front of a primary school. So, any loud behaviour from weekday benders can result in a visit from security. There is a lovely grass area outside, so when the weather is nice, take advantage of this! Shut down Netflix and enjoy the sun. Roeburn Hall is on the other side of the campus, a minute’s walk from the gym. Let this be the perfect motivator to get fit, it might even give you time to fit in a morning boot camp before your first lecture. The bedrooms are quite small, but this is the same with a lot of university halls, so remember not to fill it with too much clutter. You can even buy cheap desk tidies and storage boxes to maximise your living space. Wherever you live, as long as you have an open mind and meet as many people as you can, you should easily survive your halls.

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Guide to your student areas MOLLY ROBERTS

PHOTO CREDIT: JOSH BAMFORD

FROM MAY UNTIL SEPTEMBER Preston is student central, and the city itself is student friendly. It doesn’t matter which part of Perston you’re living in, there are perks of it all. Starting with the city centre… You are reasonably close to the uni, and you are in the perfect vicinity of the restaurants, shops, clubs and bars. You’re also really close to the train station, so lugging your bags after a long weekend home is easy. Although it’s crowded at the city centre, you’re not far from Avenham Park, where you can go if you ever need some space.

UNIVERSITY TOP 5’S:

ESSENTIALS

MOLLY ROBERTS

If you live in Plungington, then you are close to the uni, but quite far from the city. Don’t worry, there are still a lot of shops and takeaways in your area for you to enjoy. You could also be living by the docks (yes, Preston does have some docks) and although you have a longer walk to the university, it does have its bonuses. As well as the surprisingly beautiful view, you also have a Morrisons right on your door step. If you don’t feel like cooking, there’s a Mcdonalds, KFC and a Chiquitos. You should never be bored living here, as there is also a DW fitness centre and an Odeon.

Moving away from home can be a big change, so here are 5 essentials that we think will come in handy

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Alcohol, the best way to break the ice on your first night.

A mattress topper, to make the cruelness that is your university bed slightly more comfortable.

The carpet in your halls is bound to get dirty…who knows what with Carpet cleaner will always be useful.

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Your own first aid kit – complete with paracetamol, ibuprofen, hangover cures, cold & flu tablets for the inevitable Freshers flu. A takeaway menu will always come in handy. Find your favourite takeaways and pin the leaflet to your notice board.

So you’re moving away from the comforts of home? You’re going it alone and you’re going to make mistakes. We can all sympathise, because it’s never been your job and these following blunders are the repeaters. Whether you’re an old student or a new one, we can all have a little laugh as we relive some of the things that make University the life lesson that we all need.

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LOCKING YOURSELF out of your room is probably the most common mistake a new student will make. With new surroundings, the fact that you live alone might slip your mind. It’s only after the door slams behind you, that you realise an embarrassing trip to reception is needed. The washing machine can be easily found out but it’s the concept of using one that may trip some people up, having never used one before. We’ve all tried to wash colours with whites and wondered where this new pink shirt has come from. Maybe investing in some colour catchers will save your favourite clothes until you get the hang of it. The streets may look same, but to the drunken or uninformed individual, they are like a labyrinth. Expect to be asking for directions more times than you feel comfortable with- after all the backstreets are often much more interesting than the University campus. University life has a lot to offer and it can often overwhelm some, and without your unpaid, unappreciated secretary (mother) there to remind you of your appointments, you may miss out some of the more important dates or deadlines. Economising money wisely is just as much a part of University life as spending it is. Expect to be counting your pennies at some point because you spent too much last week, and there’s no one there to bail you out.

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WHICH team should THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

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you join?

BRAD POOLE

PHOTO CREDIT: UCLAN RUGBY LEAGUE

TEAMS TO WATCH OUT FOR CLAIRE TEMPLE

Your ﬂatmate hasn’t done the washing up AGAIN – you…

You have a big exam coming soon, you… A)

A) B) C)

Lose your temper and throw their plates away. Do very little and go to the pub. Carefully assess all options before writing a well worded letter and leave it in a place where you flatmate will see. Do something completely different.

Your parents are coming over for a meal, you… A)

B) C)

Aggressively tell your flatmates to leave for the evening to avoid embarrassment. Invite them to the pub for a Sunday roast. After careful consideration, take them to a restaurant where they sell their favourite food. Do something totally different

B) C) D)

Do no revision and spend most of your time in the gym Do some revision, and then head for the pub. Prepare for months, so you know everything that could possibly come up. Do something totally different.

It’s moving day, you have a car load of stuﬀ, and you’re on the top ﬂoor. What do you do? A) B)

You and your mates grab as much as you can and dump it in the room. You carry it all up, and then go for a pint to celebrate finishing all of that hard work. After thinking for a while, you bring up all the items in the right order to setup the room in the best possible way. You do something totally different.

THE RESULTS

MOSTLY A’s

MOSTLY B’s

MOSTLY C’s

MOSTLY D’s

If you answered mostly A, American Football is for you. You are aggressive and need to vent your anger at something. You have plenty of athletic ability and will work well in a team.

Darts is for you if you have mostly answered B. You prefer to socialise over most things and taking up the best pub based game is right down your street. You can have hours of practice.

For all of those who answered mostly with C, you should take up snooker. You have the ability to concentrate for long periods and carefully plan out each move before it happens. You like to do things as an individual and this is the perfect opportunity.

you will be into a more obscure sport and do something you have never tried before. Have a go at extreme Frisbee, what is the worst that can happen?well in a team.

PHOTO CREDIT: JODI CLEGG WADDICOR

2013/14 SAW GREAT SUCCESS for the UCLan sports teams, and they have lots of promise going into the new season. Here are some of the teams that you should be watching out for. Last year, the cycling team smashed a long standing BUCS Track Cycling Championship record held by Sir Chris Hoy and his university team. However, despite their dominance in in 2014, UCLan were unable to hold onto this as Loughborough lowered the time in recent championships. Nevertheless, the talented UCLan team will be eager to seek revenge and bring the record home in the new season. The team won’t have to wait long as they’ve been invited to compete in a varsity race in the prestigious Revolution Series 2014/15 in London. The men’s team will join Loughborough,

Southampton and Glasgow in a head-to-head team pursuit contest to decide the UK’s University Champions. Who knows what success this could bring for the team! UCLan Netball 1sts took the BUCS league by storm last season winning every league game and only losing in the semi-final of the cup by a couple of points. The girls repetitively finished with massive scores, even beating Northumbria 84-26 in one cup game. The team’s hard work and success was rewarded with promotion into the BUCS 1A league for the upcoming season, where big things are expected from them. The girls begin the season in early October with a trip to Liverpool John Moores University where they hope to continue their winning streak! Finally, UCLan men’s golf team will be keen to continue their victory from last year after bringing home the Premier North League title with a 100% record. The boys were successful across all 3 teams, with the 1st team reaching the final of the BUCS National Championship for the second year running, and the 2nd and 3rd team finishing first and third in the BUCS Northern 1A division. The golf programme was recently recognised for their hard work at the Preston Sports Awards where they received FE/HE Team of the Year.

STILL HAVEN’T FOUND THE SOCIETY FOR YOU?

CHARLOTTE ARROWSMITH

PHOTO CREDIT: JAZ SMYTHE

Going to university can be a new start for a lot of reasons. A new home, new friends, and maybe even a new sport. If you’re the type of person who has tried loads of sports, but still haven’t found the one for you, then here are some of UCLan’s more unusual societies. Are you a Harry Potter fan? Why not join UCLan’s Quidditch team? Whether you’re a keeper, seeker, chaser or a beater, this society will give you the chance to pick up your broom and play quidditch on a weekly basis. With social nights at the pub each week as well, what more

can you ask for in a society? To find out more, search for UCLan Quidditch Team on Facebook. If you’re after a more action packed society, what about the Militair Airsoft team? Airsoft is a combat sport, similar to paintball, but instead of paint, they fire 6mm BB’s in militarythemed scenarios.

Don’t worry if you have no experience in this field, Chairman Lee Halton Stradomsky said: “Anyone and everyone is welcome! We have members from all different kinds of backgrounds.” You can find the Militair Airsoft UCLan Team on Facebook for more information.

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SPORTS SOCIETIES

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5 TEAM MATES YOU WILL ALL KNOW

SAM ROBINSON

PHOTO CREDIT: LAURA SHEPHERD

At every university across the country, it can be guaranteed that these five people can be found on a sports team whether it be for football, rugby or basketball.

THE MANAGER’S MATE:

It’s a new season at UCLan, and as teams start to practice and integrate new members, it is time to look back on last season and look forward to the next. There are a lot of reasons to join a sports society… the success of the team, the socials, and to meet new people. Here are some of the sports societies that you should think about joining. The American Football team was very successful last year, they won their version of the Superbowl (Red Rose Bowl), beating the Lancashire bombers. Last year, the UCLan Rams also succeeded off the pitch, when they produced a naked calendar to raise money. At the sports ball, they were voted as UCLan Sports Team of the Year, a prestigious honor considering the strength of the other teams. Lucy Kinder, the team’s secretary, said: “This year we’re looking to build on the success of last year and get into the premiership for next season. It’s going to be a lot of hard work, but if we get committed people into the team the coaches and existing players feel as though it is achievable.” If you fancy something a bit different, why not try UCLan Skydiving society? It

Socials are the chance for getting to know everyone in the club and having a fantastic night out HANNAH SHORE

all kicks off with a weekend introduction course. £195 gets you transport, accommodation and an induction session, where you’ll do your first jump. After this, each jump only costs £33, which can send you on the way to achieving you’re A-license. This means you can jump alone, wherever and whenever you want. If you don’t play any sports now, but would still like to get involved, then UCLan Hockey Club is even open to those who have never picked up a stick in their life. It’s the biggest mixed sports team at the university with two men’s teams and two women’s teams; so this will give you the chance to meet a huge amount of people. They also have links with local teams, so there will be a lot of opportunity to play. Hannah Shore, the Chairwoman of the club, said: “With four full teams, our socials are the chance for getting to know everyone in the club and having a fantastic night out, with lots of opportunities for fancy dress and glamming yourself up!” If none of these sports societies are your for you, don’t worry - there are still loads more you can join. Look on the website and head down to Freshers Fair, you should definitely find one to suit you.

Somehow starts every game despite being one of the worst players in the team thanks to the power of nepotism. Usually the butt of jokes from the rest of the team, who think this player is just about good enough to be the waterboy, never mind the first name on the team-sheet.

THE ACADEMY REJECT: Not a week goes by without this person reminding you that they had trials with a professional club, but they don’t like to be reminded that they’re about as far away as possible from the elite level when they’re playing in a local park with a bunch of people who couldn’t care less on a weekly basis.

THE OVERLY-SERIOUS ONE: Puts in far too much effort given that nearly all of their teammates are likely to be hungover, or still drunk, from the night before which often leads to being given the captaincy. They give out orders that you just can’t manage to follow in your fragile state, leading to a tantrum from Mr 110%.

THE LAZY ONE: Despite this person often having the most ability on the team, you’re never really sure why they decided to join as they’re often seen strolling around the pitch without a care in the world ignoring the expletive-filled rant being aimed at them by the overly-serious one.

THE BRUISER: Has absolutely no interest in playing the game fairly, instead preferring to simply hurt opposition players with cynical fouls and sly off-the-ball digs. If a 22-man brawl suddenly breaks out on the pitch, you can expect it to have been caused by this hard-nut.

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