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OCTOBER 2014

FRESHERS EDITION THE BEST OF FRESHERS WEEK

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

A new generation of freshers is set to arrive in Swansea this September. With unmissable scenery and a great night life, Swansea is the perfect place to live and study for the best three years of your life. Whether you’re on of the seven thousand new arrivals or a returning student, 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 kind of student publication printing in 16 cities across the country, ranging all the way from Swansea to Sheffield -- and beyond. Over the next academic year, we’ll be bringing you the best local news and entertainment Swansea 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 extralarge condoms, in a league table that also included Manchester and Bristol. Admirably, the academic community in Bristol set themselves apart when the University of Bristol became the first university to admit male and female students onto taught degrees as equals. 15% of Sheffield Students are virgins, so if you’re a reader from Sheffield and you’ve yet to have experience your first time, you can take solace in the fact you’re not alone (or in Glasgow). Our most promiscuous city is Liverpool, where students at Liverpool Hope have had on average 6 partners since starting university in a similar survey. Depending on your perspective, this may be a point of shame or pride. I’ll leave it to you to pass

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DON’T THROW AWAY YOUR LIFE AT UNIVERSITY DANIEL ROBBINS

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

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

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

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

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HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF UNI AMMAN NADEEM

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The Big Name on Campus. The person everyone in the University knows, even the cafeteria staff. If you make it, you will walk taller. You will smell better. People will laugh at your jokes, and strive to impress you. You will become an abstraction, permeating all aspects of University life. You will have so much on your plate, it’ll be like you’re on Man VS Food. So, if you dream of becoming a Halls-hold name, and to bask in the glory of university fame then the following options are your best chance of success.

cafeteria/ lecture theatre. Potentially acquiring sexually transmitted infections. Option 3: Become president of the S.U or a society! Arguably the most difficult option, requirements include; leadership and organisational skills, charisma, and an ability to deal with people horrifically defacing your campaign posters. Side effects; Power going to your head and becoming a despotic lunatic with fantasies of being S.U president forever.

Option 1: Become team captain! Usually of rugby/ football, requirements include a chiselled jaw line, a low body fat percentage, and some sporting talent. The creativity to devise an initiation ceremony that makes national news is a bonus. Side effects; The occasional injury, expensive gym membership, being unable to tense without tearing t-shirts at the seams.

Everyone knows the guy who has 27% attendance, and got arrested for defecating outside Revs. Requirements include; Your student loan and the ability to persuade parents that university is going swimmingly. Side effects; Achieving a third, liver disease, nervous breakdown, expulsion.

Option 2: Sleep with lots of people! This is arguably a simpler route to take, although a degree of talent is again required. Other requirements include; genitals. Side effects; being stared at judgementally and lustfully in the

These are just a fraction of the routes to become a university celebrity. Whichever road you choose one thing is absolutely certain. Becoming a B.N.O.C WILL change your life, for better or worse, and forever. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Option 4: Be the perennially drunk person!

FUNNIEST MOMENTS

You have probably heard many rumours about the first year of University life. From big flat parties to all-nighters your fresher’s year in Swansea will not disappoint. Here is a quick summary of how you can not only survive your first year, but also make the most of it. Firstly, go out as much as you can. Whether that be clubbing; socializing at pubs or participating in different societies, Swansea and its University have all the answers. The Students’ Union clubs are fantastic, and Sin City is perfect for an alternative night out. If the Union isn’t your thing, then don’t forget popular

student friendly chain venues like Oceana and Walkabout. Secondly, expect a lot of all-nighters before exams as many of us fall into the trap of not preparing well enough. You can easily enjoy the best of both worlds if you manage your time wisely. Equally, balancing out work and pleasure will definitely make your first year sweeter. With second and third years being much harder and a having a much greater workload, you first year is truly about making everlasting experiences and preparing you for the tougher years ahead.

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Make the most out of Swansea Life Apart from its infamous Wind Street, Swansea is known for its gorgeous, scenic surroundings, which of course means a trip to the beach! The Swansea bay stretches its golden sands all the way down from the University itself to the shopping centre and cafes. There is nothing more leisurely and free (most importantly) than taking a stroll down the beach for a taste of Joe’s ice cream at Mumbles, or looking outside your window every morning to see the perfect surroundings of Swansea. Of course, this is ideal for the summer time as there’s no better feeling that finishing your last exam and heading straight down the beach to soak up the rays. Even better, Swansea University is one of the

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Swansea University holds a number of fantastic opportunities for students who choose to study there. Ranging from shopping adventures to lively bars and clubs there really is something for everyone!

few universities that are actually located around a beach, making this a unique experience for students. If scenery is not your cup of tea, there is still so much to experience in Swansea! A favoured place by fellow students is the indoor play centre, “Playzone”. This provides students with the chance to let off some steam and dive into their inner childhoods with indoor soft play and alcohol! Just like reliving your favourite memories, you can get stuck into an adult-sized ball pit and stomach turning slides whilst having a drink and catch up with new friends. However it is strictly advised than when entering Playzone, you will experience unlimited thrills and fun!

There’s something for shopaholics too! Swansea also allows the chance to shop till you drop and spend those loans! The quadrant holds over thirty shops ranging from Debenhams to HMV so this offers students a diverse variety of entertainment. Finally, at the heart of Swansea lies the wholesome Swansea market. This is an intriguing attraction for Students with its fresh fruit and meat, and the cheap deals and pastries! Why not pop in and experience what the Swansea community is offering to YOU! With the lively student nights and peaceful scenery, Swansea is the perfect place to experience your first taste of student life!

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BREAKING THE ICE BY JILL ACHINEKU

One of the last things you think about when you’re going off to University is who you are going to room with. You’re thinking of the classes you’re going to take, if you’re going to like the campus or even find friends who like Taylor Swift and yet appreciate the pared down guitar of a Newton Faulkner. Here a few icebreakers to get you off to a great start:

Do say: Hello and introduce yourself Don’t say: Can I have your full name so I can

Google you?

Do ask: Where they are from. People like talking about themselves Don’t ask: What exactly they are if you can’t make out their racial features. He probably isn’t Inuit. Do ask: What they are studying and why? Don’t say: Are you sure you want to study Religious Studies? Have you seen the job market? May the Lord be with you. Do: Order pizza and offer it to your housemates.

Game of Thrones taught us that you can’t be killed once you’ve broken bread, unless you’re a Stark.

Don’t: Set off the alarm at 10pm because you forgot the boiling rice on the stove. Whatever ice you managed to break just may get frozen back over.

Goodluck!

UNSPOKEN RULES OF UNIVERSITY BY LAUREN PITTARD

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The do’s and the do not’s. As an ex-fresher, I can say from experience your first year at university is probably one of the most exciting and yet slightly scary experiences of your young adult life. Living on your own, meeting new people, partying… Oh and the whole going to lectures and studying thing.

But as with every new life experience being a Fresher comes with its own set of pros and cons. Here are just a few of my own personal do’s and don’ts to make sure you make the most of your short time as a Fresher! HALLS OF RESIDENCE

DO STAY IN YOUR UNIVERSITY’S HALLS OF RESIDENCE. Living independently, meeting new people and getting to roll out of bed fifteen minutes before lectures? Sign me up again! DON’T FORGET LIVING ON YOUR OWN IS NO WALK IN THE PARK. Now you have left the nest it’s up to you to take up all of the responsibilities your parents have been stuck with for years. That means venturing into the scary world of doing your own food shopping, washing your own clothes and taking care of your own finances.

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DO BUY A FRESHER’S WRIST BAND. This ensures you get access to all of the Fresher’s events without worrying about buying tickets at the last minute. DO TRY AND ATTEND AS MANY FRESHER’S EVENTS AS POSSIBLE. Not only will this give you the opportunity to get to know your new housemates (mostly through an alcohol fuelled game of ‘I have never’) but it also gives you the opportunity to meet other students. DON’T OVERDO THE ALCOHOL. First impressions are important and you don’t want to be known as the person who got so drunk they didn’t even make it to the event. DON’T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR MULTIVITAMINS. With all of that alcohol fuelled fun and games comes a price; Fresher’s flu. And believe me Fresher’s flu is no myth. Sore throats, runny noses and no energy to party means missing a night out so stock up to avoid getting ill.

SOCIETIES, SPORTS AND CLUBS:

DO JOIN AT LEAST ONE SOCIETY, SPORTS TEAM OR CLUB. Not only are you going to meet new people who you share a common interest with, but you also get to take part in socials, trips, matches and competitions.

DON’T GO OVERBOARD. It can be easy to get carried away during Fresher’s fayre and sign up to a million different clubs and society’s, but let’s be honest, are you really going to use that gym membership? Save yourself time and money by only signing up to things you have a genuine interest in.

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DO ATTEND VARSITY! Even if you have no interest in sports (I know I didn’t) go anyway. It’s one of the biggest events of the year and another excuse for more alcohol consumption! DON’T GET WASTED TO EARLY. Remember Varsity is an all-day event and getting hammered within the first hour will only ruin the rest of your day.

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DO FIND A GOOD BALANCE BETWEEN YOUR STUDIES AND SOCIAL LIFE. Socialising is an important part of your Fresher’s experience but so is your studies. What you learn in first year is often the building blocks for second year. Don’t leave coursework and revision until the last minute. These things are stressful enough already without having to cram everything in the night before. Organisation and time management are key for stress free studying.

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PUSHY PROMOTORS STEPHANIE POWELL

Dear Freshers: when you move to university, one of the most daunting aspects is meeting new people and finding new friends. However, there is one type of person that will want to be your best friend. In fact, they want to be your best friend so much that they will offer ‘once of a lifetime’ offers to various ambiguous clubs with suggestive names. They will offer you free entry, free champagne, a free shot on entry and (because they love you so much) even free VIP entry for you an all your friends. What must I do to deserve such a privilege, you may well ask. Well, all you have to do is put your name on the guestlist…maybe your email address…perhaps befriend them on Facebook. I warn you, grasshopper, this is your first mistake. See that invitation to join ‘The Official Ultimate Exclusive Freshers Event 2014’? No, don’t accept it. Unless, of course, you wish you be bombarded with invite after invite, friend request after friend request and a barrage of dodgey, boss-eyed clubbing photos from your new and persistent buddy. Having spent my first year at university doing all of the above to other innocent freshers, I can vouch for the fact that Tinchy Stryder will not be making a guest appearance (but a couple of his songs might) and Miss Dynamite will not be DJing, despite her face appearing over every poster and flyer that litter your halls. My advice to you, promo virgins, is: do not answer your door after 6pm (traditional starting time for a good old fashioned promo shift), do not befriend that sexy boy/girl on Facebook with over 5000 friends and, most importantly, DO NOT give them your phone number unless you wish to receive blanket texts every day of the week informing you that you must ‘TEXT ME BACK FOR LAST FEW TICKETS’. Freshers, I wish you luck.

Alcohol Free Freshers Week - is it doable? MICHAEL O’CONNELL-DAVIDSON

If you read anything about Freshers’ Week -- or, really, university life in general -- before going to Uni, then chances are you’re under the impression that you’re going to be drinking a lot over the next three years. But alcohol isn’t an express ticket to social nirvana or just a good time. I’ve worked for a club making videos of people on nights out, and I had to stay sober on the job. It wasn’t until then I realised that the best nights out I’ve ever had (and have had since) have been the ones where I’ve been sober. Clubs are mad. They’re full of idiots -- well, normal people who’re acting like idiots -- and they’re a great place to go people watching. It’s not like entry is conditional on you having a certain blood alcohol level, and you’ll even save some cash by skipping the vodka shots. You see, they don’t say it, but everybody is terrified on Freshers’ Week. They’re either scared they won’t be accepted, or they won’t be accepted for the right reasons. But if you drink just to fit in, you’re not going to get anywhere in the long run. So by all means drink if you want, but if you’re not comfortable drinking, then come clean. Your housemates aren’t monsters:

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

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

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

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WHAT’S ON

The BEST night’s this Fresher’s week & throughout the month What’s on listings:

THIS MONTH MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER:

● Monday Club @ ICE BAR

● Get Lucky School Disco @ COCO BAR FRESHERS

● Bombastic Mondays @ YATES’

● Wednesday Club @ ICE BAR

● Mega Monday @ REVOLUTIONS

● Student Night Quids In @ YATES’

WEDNESDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER:

● What Happens in Popworld @ POPWORLD

● Coco Bar Wednesday @ COCO BAR

● Wednesday @ THE BANKSTATEMENT

● Wednesday Club @ ICE BAR

● Therapy Launch Party @ REVOLUTIONS FRESHERS

● Student Night Quids In @ YATES’ ● What Happens in Popworld @ POPWORLD

● 10 Pin Bowling @ TENPIN PARC TAWE FRESHERS

● Wednesday @ THE BANKSTATEMENT

● Walkabout Wednesdays @ WALKABOUT FRESHERS

● Student Night @ REVOLUTIONS

● Freshers Fayre @ SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

THURSDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER:

● Karaoke @ YATES’

● Zoo Disco @ BAMBU BEACH BAR FRESHERS ● Sin Savers Launch party @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● Tooter’s welcome weekend @ DIVAS FRESHERS

● Games Night @ TOWNHILL FRESHERS

● Monsters of Rock @SIN CITY FRESHERS

Smoothie making ● @ TOWNHILL (11AM) ● Karaoke @ YATES’

Welcome @THE WONKY SHEEP

● Sink or Sin @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● Block Party @ VARSITY, POPWORLD AND YATES FRESHERS

● Welcome to Divas @ DIVAS

● Fridays @ FRICTION FRESHERS

● Moving in Party @ REVOLUTIONS FRESHERS ● IBIZA BEACH PARTY @ COCO FRESHERS ● FRESH AND FREE @ FULTON HOUSE LAWN

● Wednesday Club @ ICE BAR

WEDNESDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER:

● White Party @ BAMBU BEACH BAR FRESHERS ● Carl Hutchinson live comedy @ TOWNHILL ● Lets Talk About Sex SEXUAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN @ TOWNHILL (11AM) ● Tight Ass Tuesdays @ DIVAS

● Get Lucky – The Frat Party @ COCO BAR FRESHERS ● Wednesday Club @ ICE BAR ● Student Night Quids In @ YATES’ ● What Happens in Popworld @ POPWORLD ● Wednesday @ THE BANKSTATEMENT ● Therapy presents Doorly @ REVOLUTION FRESHERS ● Walkabout Wednesdays @ WALKABOUT

● The Moon Party @ ICE FRESHERS ● Sin Savers @ SIN CITY FRESHERS ● Smoothie Making @ TOWNHILL FRESHERS ● Karaoke @ YATES’

● Fresher’s fayre @ USTD TOWNHILL

● Block Party @ VARSITY, POPWORLD, YATES FRESHERS ● Fridays FRICTION FRESHERS ● Monsters of Rock @ SIN CITY FRESHERS ● Freshers fayr @ USTD TOWNHILL

● TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY @ PEPPERMINT FRESHERS ● PROPAGANDA WELCOME PARTY

@ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● Anything but clothes @ REVOLUTIONS ● FRESHERS

● 360 Sports Day @ 360 BEACH SPORTS MUMBLES

● Fresher Closing Party @ OXYGEN FRESHERS ● Sink Presents Jaguar Skills @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● Tony lee The Hypnotist

● HALLS WARS @ LAZERZONE FRESHERS ● MEGA MONDAY @ REVOLUTIONS

● Student Night @ REVOLUTIONS

● Karaoke @ YATES’Carl Hutchinson ● Sin Savers @ SIN CITY

● Sink @SIN CITY

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MOVING IN PARTY REVOLUTIONS TRAFFIC LIGHT PARTY PEPPERMINT 23RD SEPT -

BACK 2 SCHOOL BAMBU BEACH BAR 24TH SEPT -

THERAPY LAUNCH PARTY REVOLUTIONS 25TH SEPT -

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BLOCK PARTY VARSITY, POPWORLD AND YATES 27TH SEPT -

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ANYTHING BUT CLOTHES REVOLUTIONS 29TH SEPT -

● Monday Club @ ICE BAR ● Bombastic Mondays @ YATES’

● Back 2 school @ BAMBU BEACH BAR FRESHERS

● Vodka Fun House @ PEPPERMINT FRESHERS

● Alan Bates Comedy Hypnotist @ TOWNHILL FRESHERS

● Freshbook – the T-shirt Party @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● Freshers Fayre @ SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

● Wheatus @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● Tight Ass Tuesdays @ DIVAS

● Mega Monday @ REVOLUTIONS

30TH SEPT -

WHITE PARTY BAMBU BEACH BAR 1ST OCT -

THERAPY PRESENTS DOORLY - REVOLUTION 2ND OCT -

● Freshers closing party ft. Sigma and MC Justice @ FRICTION FRESHERS

THE MOON PARTY ICE 3RD OCT -

BLOCK PARTY VARSITY, POPWORLD, YATES 4TH OCT -

● Monday Club @ ICE BAR ● Bombastic Mondays @ YATES’ ● Mega Monday

● Coco Bar Wednesday @ COCO BAR

SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER 9PM-3AM THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF THE FRESHERS ’14 PROGRAMME - THIS ONE IS NOT TO BE MISSED. THE BIGGEST PARTY IN TOWN HOSTED BY YOUR GET LUCKY AND DAMN GOOD RESIDENTS DJ’S WILL SEE A FULL LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM THE ONE AND ONLY SIGMA. THE KINGS OF THE UK DRUM AND BASS SCENE ARE SURE TO BLOW YOUR MIND. SIGMA WILL BE SUPPORTED BY MC JUSTYCE. GET READY, IT IS GOING TO BE HUGE!

GET LUCKY THE FRAT PARTY @ COCO

WEDNESDAY 1ST OCTOBER 10PM-3AM WE’RE CONVERTING COCO INTO THE BIGGEST FRAT HOUSE IN TOWN FOR THE SECOND OF OUR REGULAR WEDNESDAY SESSION OF THE NEW TERM. WITH BIG SCREENS SHOWING THE BEST OF CULT AMERICAN TV SHOWS, RED AND BLUE GALORE AND YOUR USUAL GET LUCKY ANTHEMS PROVIDING THE FEEL OF THE BIGGEST HOUSE PARTY IN TOWN. JUST THINK, IF BIG BANG THEORY MADE THE DRINKS, BROOKLYN 99 RAN THE DOOR, AND TWO BROKE GIRLS BROUGHT THE CAKES THEN THE ONLY THING LEFT TO EXPLAIN TO STIFLER WOULD BE HOW YOU MET HIS MOTHER!

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VODKA FUN HOUSE PEPPERMINT

● MONDAY CLUB @ ICE BAR ● BOMBASTIC MONDAYS @ YATES’

● Wednesday @ THE BANKSTATEMENT

ZOO DISCO BAMBU BEACH BAR ● ‘Afro Beatz’ @ COCO BAR

● Sink @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● What Happens in Popworld @ POPWORLD

22ND SEPT -

● Monsters of Rock @ SIN CITY FRESHERS

● UV Rave @ CLUB OXGEN FRESHERS

● Student Night Quids In @ YATES’

SINK PRESENTS JAGUAR SKILLS @SIN CITY

FRESHER CLOSING PARTY OXYGEN

ALAN BATES COMEDY HYPNOTIST @ TOWNHILL

7PM-11PM TUESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER TRAVELING THE WORLD WITH HIS UNIQUE AND MIND BENDING HYPNOTIST SHOW ALAN WILL BE SURE TO AMAZE AND AMUSE AND DEMONSTRATE TO YOU THE POWER OF SUGGESTION AND THE JUST DOWN RIGHT STRANGE THINGS HE CAN MAKE PEOPLE DO. UNDOUBTED ONE OF THE UK’S LEAD ENTERTAINERS IN HIS FIELD AND A MASTER OF THE ART OF HYPNOSIS THIS EVENT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH OUT LOUD AND IS SURE TO BEG THE QUESTION JUST HOW HE DID DO THAT! THIS IS A SEATED SHOW AND STARTS AT 7.30PM SO BE EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

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Pilot Pub Named Best in Wales in CAMRA Good Ale Guide 2015? Do you wanna avoid the noise and crowd that’s going to be Wind Street during Freshers’ week? Well, you can head on over to the Mumbles to share a pint or two with your mates. A pub in Mumbles, The Pilot Pub has been named the Best in Wales by the Campaign for Real Ale in their annual good ale Guide for 2015 In the guide, the Pilot Pub is described like this “six ales are always available, including three or four from the pub brewery. A wide range of bottled ciders are also stocked and hot drinks are served too. This historic pub, built in 1849, is next to the coastal path and is popular with lifeboatmen, locals, real ale fans, walkers and cyclists” Swansea, known for its vibrant nightlife, presents a very comfortable environment for having a good time. The options are diverse, varied and in abundance. As a result of this, the win by Pilot Pub is a notable one as the criterion for the category includes decor, service, customer service, quality of beer and the ambience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

RATING: 5/5

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

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

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

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

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

ges to layer We have just released our greatest hits album as we thought it would be good to have all our singles ame time and influenc-so far on just one album. The tour follows that as decision to all the fans should know the words to the songs ts had added and we thought it would be a really enjoyable in which in experience for us all. successful

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HTC ONE (M8)

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

EE KESTREL

Available from ee.co.uk / RRP: £99

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

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

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

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PREVIEW: WWE 2K15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE THREE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE

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

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

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

...but at least he wasn’t this guy...

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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STUDENT CHEF

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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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EASY MEALS

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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.

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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

SWANSEA

Graduate Graduate Recruitment Sales Consultant Executive (permanent)

(permanent)

Temporary Sales Associate

Cleaner

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

£25000/annum

Swansea

Manchester Job ID: 201421283

Market Rates

£6.49 - £6.50/hour

Job ID: 201422350

Job ID: 201361148

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

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

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

A local employer is looking for cleaners to work in & around the Swansea area on part time contracts. With varying shift patterns available, these opportunities are open to candidates with proven track records of cleaning properties.

Graduate Software Developer

Graduate

Electrical Design

Engineer

Sales

(permanent)

Representative

(part-time)

Display Operative

£20000 - £25000/annum

Swansea

Southampton Job ID: 201419012

Leeds Job ID: 201403764

Commission based, Market Rates Job ID: 201387239

£6.80/hour

A large multinational company is looking for a number of Graduate Java Developers in the Southampton area. Graduate Developers must be passionate about software development. You will ideally have some skills with Java, but any coding experience with C, C++ or C# will also be considered. The position will be highly varied and will include designing, writing and testing highquality code as you work alongside experienced developers.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for independent sales work within the local area. No transport is required, and as the role is commission based, your earnings could be limitless. Hours are flexible to fit around a busy lifestyle.

This firm are currently looking for a candidate to work on a part time basis in a city centre location. Duties will include pricing up deliveries that are received inwards so you will need to have excellent attention to detail. You will also be required to make up displays of the goods that are being received so excellent attention to detail and an eye for creativity will be required.

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Getting along in Halls

FLAT MATES YOU’LL MEET AT UNIVERSITY CHERYL BERRY

Moving into shared accommodation and living with strangers means you will be meeting a lot of new people with different personalities. You should never judge a book by its cover or put people into categories based on their character… So we have done it for you.

THE PARTY ANIMAL - You will usually be able to spot this person a mile off as they will be the one moving in with more alcohol than food. They’ll be the sole reason for you maxing out your overdraft.

THE CRADLED - This person will probably spend the next year of their life being very confused and asking you questions like ‘where does the washing powder go?’ and ‘how do you turn the iron on?’

THE ALL KNOWING -This person just knows stuff. They know what events are on, when rent is due, they probably even know your timetable better than you do. THE PIGEON – From the little interaction you’ve had, you know their name and hometown, but that’s all. They insist on going home every week, regardless of what the rest of the flat have planned.

THE WOLF - The complete opposite to the pigeon, this person LOVES Swansea! They are always the first to move in and the last to move out, summer holidays don’t exist and Christmas is three days long. THE ONE – That awkward moment when you realise you all fancy the same flatmate.

Nothing says ‘being a student’ like three day old washing up, a pack of playing cards with only one King left and Vodka soaked surfaces, it’s halls of residence. CHERYL BERRY

Living in halls can be one of the best parts of University, it is the first place you will live outside of the family home, and if you are lucky, you will meet your best friends there. However with the ups come many downs. You are suddenly forced to live with a group of people that you have never met before, all with different tastes, habits and upbringings. Whether you have decided to live in accommodation with eighteen or eight people, it can be a testing time so here are our tips for surviving Halls. When in large halls, like Cefn Bryn: There are eighteen of you under one roof. You won’t all be best friends, the sooner you realise that the better. •Get your kitchen cupboard and fridge/ freezer shelf as soon as you move in. You don’t want to end up with the cupboard under the sink for the whole year. Be aware of everyone in the flat. This works both ways, if you are going out but others still have essays due in, be respectful and keep it down. But if everyone wants to go out and you have an

essay, maybe you should just go the the library for a few hours. Don’t become known as the boring floor! There is rivalry between the floors, whether they admit it or not, don’t be the kitchen whose lights are always off. When living in small halls, like Penmaen: When living with such few people, you really do need to make the effort to like everyone. Unlike with large halls where friendship groups will form, eight people pretty much is a friendship group, so play nicely. Of course you will make friends outside of your flat, through your course or societies, but make time for your flat mates too, you don’t want to be the one that is never there! And with so few people, it will get noticed. If one person wants to go out, you all have to. It is the rule! Predrinks will suffer significantly if one or two people decide they can’t be bothered. Take one for the team, they will make it up to you next time.

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So, you have just moved to Swansea for Uni and you haven’t quite found your feet with regards what areas are best suited for you. Well, don’t worry about that… I’ll give you the scoop on where to look depending on a few factors. First, Swansea is an incredibly beautiful city, so they’re not a lot of areas that are “No-Go” areas for students. Irrespective of wherever you finally choose as your pod of comfort, you can’t really stray from perfection.

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Swansea is also a small enough city that you can pretty much get anywhere you are going in less than an hour… that’s if you stay really far away from your Uni. If you go to University of Wales, Trinity St. David (Swansea Metropolitan) , then Mount Pleasant is where you want to explore for accommodation. The different Swansea campuses of this University are located on Mount Pleasant, so for ease of commute to Uni this is where you need to be.

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.

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FORGET TO BUY TOILET PAPER. Your mum will remember to send you away with a pack of 6 when you first leave, but when you try and set up a rota for buying it between you and your new housemates – there is always one who forgets. One day you will be the forgetter, and you’ll feel the wrath of your desperate housemates. RUIN CLOTHES BY WASHING INCORRECTLY. Something will shrink, colours will run, whites will become greys. Style it out as the inevitable makeover all students must have, be the fashionable one wearing ankle swingers and skin-tight jumpers. Eventually you’ll learn to read the label, but only after you’ve made enough mistakes. FEELING RICH. You will convince yourself that you deserve a new wardrobe, or a Macbook is the only thing that will get you through uni. You’ll tell yourself your loan was made for you to have this lifestyle, and still feel rich after your purchases. It will take first year for you to learn how short your loan really goes, but you’ll get there. After buying the Macbook. BRINGING TOO MUCH. Although you don’t need all 30 pairs of shoes, you will bring them. Luckily you’ll be given a shoebox room in halls, although it won’t fit much else. Bringing a kettle and toaster will make you feel ahead of the game until you get there - and there are five other kettles and toasters brought by your equally frontrunning housemates. Send your parents back with some things to remember you by. NEVER CLEANING You will keep putting off the hoovering, or cleaning the bathroom, telling yourself it will still be dirty tomorrow - you can do it then! Before you know it it’s the end of the year and you have to clean the whole house to avoid fines. It becomes more of an excavating project than a quick clean, and you’ll dig up things you completely forgot you owned.

Whether you are a rst time student in Swansea or returning after the summer break, if you like aquatics then Wales National Pool Swansea is the place for you. We have a great £99.00 student annual membership offer (allowing access to all our public swimming times including members only)

Swimming for tness Swimming for fun Fun aquatics Fitness Classes For more information check out the website www.walesnationalpoolswansea.co.uk, follow us on twitter @walesnatpool, like us on facebook or just come and see us. For those of you who don’t know where we are we are located on Sketty Lane next to Swansea Uni Gym, opposite Singleton Hospital.

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TEAMS TO WATCH OUT FOR

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RUGBY, SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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

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

It’s Freshers’ week, it’s 2am, you’re in a club. What are you doing? Dancing stylishly A) B) C) D)

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

landscapes, like Iceland Teach English in India

You’re really late to a lecture. Do you: A) B) C) D) E)

When the January exams roll around, how will you be revising? A) B)

Gap years are for travelling – what would you do? C) A) B) C) D)

Travel around Asia on a moped Hike in South America Get a tan in Australia Solo visits to places with beautiful

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

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

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MOSTLY A’s

MOSTLY C’s

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

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

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

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

running is ideal.

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

When it comes to Welsh Varsity, only one sport matters: Rugby. And Swansea university’s Rugby squad are the undisputed kings of university rugby in South Wales. There’s no question that both Cardiff and Swansea have fantastic teams in all sports, but in recent years, Swansea University have absolutely destroyed the Cardiff side - just watch videos of this year’s game, where Cardiff repeatedly collapsed scrums and spent most of the game on the run. With a great season ahead of them and a rejuvenated team this year, there’s no reason to believe they won’t do kick ass again. Cardiff should be worried. Swansea Uni students should be excited.

MEN’S BASKETBALL, TRINITY ST. DAVIDS

By no means a traditional Welsh sport, Basketball is one of those sports people get involved in at University when they’re trying new things. And so they should, if TSD’s Men’s Basketball side are anything to go by. The team are the second best in the UK as far as BUCS points go, making them a force to be reckoned with. During Freshers and beyond, there will be plenty of opportunities to join the team and practice. You’ll be learning from the best, and even if you’re a basketball virgin, you’ll be welcomed with open arms. From the sidelines, TSD’s performance is always strong, so if you’re a local student and want to support the home side, make it Men’s basketball.

A NEW DAWN FOR SPORTS AT THE UWTSD SWANSEA Following the merger between Swansea Metropolitan University and the University of Wales Trinity St. David, (UWTSD) a lot of things have changed in the Swansea based campus. The old Swansea Met signs are slowly giving way to the dawn of a new era. In a statement released by TSDSU President, Beth Thomas, “We have new staff support and we’re both still as committed as ever to delivering change and lasting improvements to students’ lives. We now have an Education & Representation Department, to support all the officers on academic and welfare issues. We also have staff members to give advice on your individual educational problems, as well as a professional team delivering our range of

services across the campuses. We now have a professional company doing our SU events for Swansea, this means our Freshers’ programme will be run very diﬀerently. Our student volunteers - the Fresh Reps & Welfairies - will still be there as always, moving you into halls, taking you on nights out & chatting to you about any worries you may have!” But those are not the only changes that have been noticed at the Uni. Although the TSDSU survived the merger, it appears the Swansea campus of the UWTSD does not currently have a sports team. However, plans are in the works for a formidable sports team. According to Luke Jones, TSD Group president, the UWTSD “have a proud tradition of sport and, no

matter what campus you study at, we want to make sure we don’t lose that history.” He went further to state how to be a part of a sports team at TSD: Attend the relevant Fayre on your campus. Turn up to your team’s trials during Freshers’. Purchase a TeamTSD card, gives you insurance to playing sport with us Purchase your kit from Rhino Teamwear, via tsdsu.co.uk He also states that the Swansea campus will have kits branded with the red owl! Oh how fancy! We can’t wait to see what is ﬁnally unveiled. Email: su-swimming@le.ac. uk Twitter: @UoL_SWP

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SWANSEA UNIVERSITY SPORTS all students (regardless of their sporting experience) to get in involved – and most importantly have fun!

WHAT’S AVAILABLE?

FUN & SPORTS At Swansea University there are over forty interesting sports clubs to get involved with. Whether you’re picking up a ball for the first time, or have a few years of sporting experience under your belt, there’s something for you. The overall message most Swansea University sports clubs want to get across is that they encourage

There are over fifteen ball-based sports, six different forms of martial arts, ten different water sports and a wide variety of other sports including Cheerleading and Ultimate Frisbee. There is something for every Fresher’s taste.

BALL-BASED SPORTS American Football, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football Women’s, Golf, Hockey Men’s, Hockey Women’s, Intramural Football, Lacrosse, Men’s Football, Netball, Rugby League, Rugby Union Men’s, Rugby Union Women’s, Squash, Tennis and Volleyball.

MARTIAL ARTS Aikido, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing and Tae Kwon Do. Water sports Canoe Club, Kitesurfing, Lifesaving, Rowing, Sailing, Sub Aqua, Surf, Swimming Performance, Swimming and Water Polo and Windsurfing.

OTHERS Archery, Athletics and Cross Country, Cheerleading, Equestrian, Fencing, Hiking, MASS, Motor Sports, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rifle, Snowriders, Triathlon and Ultimate Frisbee.

SO WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN? All sporting abilities are welcome to join. Elliot Johns, who joined the surfing club during his time as a Fresher, said ‘I wanted to try a new sport that would be fun and also a laugh… it doesn’t matter whether you have previous experience or not’. Most sports clubs at Swansea University accommodate to members of all sporting backgrounds, so there is no need to worry about being good enough to join. The most important part for many clubs is that everyone is having fun!

MEETING NEW PEOPLE. Joining a sports club gives you the opportunity to form friendship groups outside of your subject areas. Katie Swindells, who joined Sub Aqua as a first year describes how joining ‘helped me make new friends across all years as well as Fresher’s like me’. GETTING TO GO TO CLUB SOCIALS. Most sports clubs have a thriving social scene, with weekly nights out, trips and tours. Kezia Morgan, a member of the girls Rugby Union team, describes her team socials as ‘crazy and fun!’ KEEPING FIT. As well as all of the social aspects of joining a sports team, its ‘a great way of keeping fit whilst playing a competitive and enjoyable sport’ says Peter Harvey, who joined the men’s Hockey team during his time as a Fresher. The possibilities are endless. Meeting new people, crazy nights out and keeping fit no matter what your sporting background? What have you got to lose? Join a sports club today and start making the most of your time at Swansea Uni.

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