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Hackers leave students with a headache after hitting wrong site

RACHEL BILSON TRAVEL bosses have been struggling to get their website back online after it was hit by bungling jihadi hackers. They said it was proving harder than initially thought to restore TravelWest.info following the cyberattack by Islamist group Darkshadow. The hackers appeared to have mistaken the site – which provides thousands of students with bus and train times – for an international transport website. They changed the company’s journey planner service to a black background with white writing reading ‘hacked by Darkshadow’, along with the black �lag of jihad. Nathalie Haw, a University

of Bristol student who uses the TravelWest service, said she was confused by the mysterious webpage, which saw her rearrange her travel plans. The history student added: ‘I was concerned when I saw the screen but thought it was some kind of prank.’ The West of England Partnership, which runs the website, said it had to ‘go further back’ than expected to restore normal service. The site, which has never been targeted before, crashed on December 31 and was still affected more than two weeks later, although the hackers’ message was removed. Students were advised there was information on cycling, buses and trains available via the TravelWest Twitter feed.

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Elevator music lifts stuck students’ spirits

They all kissed a stranger... but which ones are dating now?

YOU might have thought their hit Love In An Elevator would have been the obvious choice. But when nine UWE students got stuck in a lift, it was Aerosmith’s power ballad I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing they sang to calm their nerves. The group had been trapped in the Mendip Court lifts for more than an hour when they gave the impromptu rendition. Although one girl started to panic, their efforts were caught on camera and the video has now been viewed more than 80,000 times. Business and management student Harry Monks said: ‘The video was such a simple thing and we weren’t expecting it to get as popular as it did.’ Megan Rolfe

LUCY ROGERS THEY all kissed a complete stranger in front of the cameras for a student art project. There was nervous chatter and awkward body language as nine pairs of students locked lips to show... well, whatever it was meant to show. Now, it seems the passionate embraces – which have been seen by tens of thousands across the world after the clip became an internet sensation – were just the start of something bigger. Some of those who took part in University of Bristol student Gemma Wilson’s three-minute �ilm, Kissing

Start of something special: Nine pairs of students who have never met smooch for the UBTV cameras Strangers, have since started dating, it has emerged. Lips are sealed when it comes to naming names – but it shows that a kiss can be more than just a kiss. Alex Wilkinson, who was part of the UBTV features team that directed the �ilm,

told The University Paper she was surprised at the duration of some of the kisses – and the spontaneity of some of the participants. The 20-year-old, who also appeared in the clip, added: ‘I think the fact they were meeting for the �irst time de�initely

translated on-screen as there were a lot of awkward laughs and stilted conversations.’ The idea for the video was based on First Kiss by Wren, which has had 97million YouTube views. The student smooches have now been watched more than 180,000

times. ‘The simplicity of the original is what I liked most,’ Alex explained. ‘It is such a simple idea – kissing is something people do all the time.’ The �ilm is undoubtedly a success – but who would have thought it would inspire young love?

Get me out: The group in the lift PICTURE: HARRY MONKS

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Sport scientists jumping for joy after top score JOHN SHAW SPORT and exercise sciences academics at the University of Bristol celebrated a clean bill of health when their research was judged to be internationally excellent or better. The team also saw 58 per cent of its work rated as world-leading in the Research Excellence Framework 2014. In all, 36 per cent of work submitted by the university received the top four-star rating of world-leading. That is six per cent above the sector average and twice the level Bristol achieved in the last assessment in 2008. Vice-chancellor Prof Sir Eric Thomas said: ‘These results underline the outstanding

n ENGINEERING academics at the University of the West of England have built an excellent reputation on the back of their REF 2014 results. The team saw 75 per cent of its submitted research rated as internationally excellent or better. Across all subject areas, 57 per cent of the university’s work was judged to be at that level.

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quality of the world-class research carried out at Bristol. ‘We made the decision early on to submit a large proportion of our research, which

sits right at the heart of our values as a research-intensive university, whereby our world-leading research not only places us among the top universities but also informs our teaching. ‘The REF results are testament to the excellence and dedication of our staff across the institution.’ The chemistry department also scored highly, with 96 per cent of its work judged to be internationally excellent or better. More than 91 per cent of eligible staff at Bristol were included in the REF submission. The university was ranked ninth nationwide in a Guardian analysis of the REF results.

HOLY DEATH: This stunning image, taken by Angus Fraser, shows the markings on a member of Santa Muerte – a Mexican cult labelled satanic by the country’s Catholic Church. It is part of a series that won the UWE senior photgraphy lecturer the Bar Tur Photobook Award 2014, plus a publishing deal worth £20,000

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Poor service: Bus driver ‘caught talking on his mobile phone’ THIS driver might have some explaining to do to his bosses at the depot after being spotted apparently having a chat on his mobile while driving. The man behind the wheel of the No. 19 was caught red-handed by an unnerved passenger who grabbed this photo. The picture was then put up on Facebook by a University of the West of England

student. Charlie Roper, UWE students’ union president, said: ‘It’s great that students are able to hold bus operators accountable and we hope the bus operator takes appropriate action.’ A Wessex Star spokesperson said: ‘We take all complaints seriously and the matter will be dealt with through our disciplinary process.’

Have a word: This No. 19 bus driver was snapped by an eagle-eyed passenger

App-y pair turn clutter into cash OLIVIA HAINS MOST students could do with getting their hands on some extra cash. And clearing out some of that junk clogging up the cupboard would be helpful, too, right? Well, a pair of University of Bristol students may well have come up with the perfect answer. Cellular and molecular medicine student Joss Hancock, 22, and economics student Josh Gare, 21, have created SellMyPony. The app, which is available on the iTunes Store, is

dedicated to trading between Bristol students. The two came up with the idea when they were moving house in second year and had difficulty getting rid of items. ‘There are no gimmicks – it is just a really quick way for people to sell things,’ they said. ‘It only takes seconds to add an item and there are minimal log-in procedures.’ The free service works in a similar manner to Gumtree, where sellers post items they no longer want and potential buyers can get in touch with their bids. It takes less than a

minute to sign up and add an item to the marketplace and users can flog anything, from bikes to gig tickets. The not-for-profit app claims to be safer than other trading sites. Images of the sellers connected to the items and location services help users see what products are being sold closest to them. After taking Bristol by storm, Joss and Josh are hoping to expand to the Bath student market in the coming months. But they say that keeping the selling local will be the key to the app’s success.

Bargains: SellMyPony connects student buyers and sellers in Bristol

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Dozens join the no-fees demo A COACH-load of Bristol university activists joined tens of thousands of marchers in a national demonstration against tuition fees. The Bristol Marxist Society had a particularly strong presence. Armed with placards declaring ‘Free Education’ and ‘No Fees’, they joined an estimated 50,000 people who marched on Westminster. The demo was organised by The National Campaign Against Fees and Cuts, The Student Assembly Against Austerity and The Young Greens. Controversially, the National Union of Students withdrew its support in the week before the action. Its London headquarters was vandalised and the word ‘scabs’ was written on the building.

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UNIVERSITY bosses have agreed to tackle student concerns about how tuition fees are spent in a live debate. They have bowed to pressure following the publication of claims by George Robb that about half of the £9,000 fees most arts students paid was ‘relocated to other departments’. While University of Bristol pro vice-chancellor Judith Squires disputes many of the claims, she has now agreed to face students in a Question Time-style showdown. The promise came ahead of a march led by Robb where disgruntled arts and social sciences students demanded to know where their fees were being spent. However, the march on Willis Memorial Building was hijacked by anti-fees and Free Education activists. In the event, only about 150 students out of the expected 1,000 protesters

attended. Nevertheless, English student George told TUP he was pleased with the turnout and the attention his campaign had received. He added that the ASS protest message was more complex than that presented by the anti-fees protest. ‘Everyone wants free education, me included, regardless of the fact that it’s unrealistic in the current climate,’ he said. In George’s original article, he argued that arts students were subsidising more expensive degrees, such as in science, medicine or veterinary sciences. Prof Squires said she took issue with how many of the figures in his article had been calculated. However, she said she was ‘deeply aware’ arts and law students were feeling ‘very anxious’ about the ‘quality of provision’. Details of who will be on the panel and when the meeting will be held are yet to be finalised.

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Lads become library sensation as they pose naked across city for calendar

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LUCY ROGERS SPORTS clubs are known for gritting their teeth and getting naked in the name of charity. But for one group of friends, a housemate’s 21st birthday was all the reason they needed. Second-year University of Bristol politics student George Orsler decided to make a nude calendar as a tribute to friend Jonny Maltz’s love of getting naked on a night out. ‘We were

Just their socks on: The library photo took time but earned the friends fame

Warning over deaf charity con CON artists are trying to collect money from Bristol students for a non-existent charity, police have warned. They said the scammers, who pretended not to be able to speak, wanted money for a new International Centre for the Deaf, which does not exist. They have been operating from the university precinct and do not wear the legally required identity badges. Olivia Mason

Study, the ﬁrst casualty of war IMAGINE having to �lee the library in terror as the sound of explosions rock the building... Or having to battle past military checkpoints every day just to get to lectures... These are among the daily hazards revealed to students from Bristol by their Palestinian counterparts during a visit to the West Bank. The Bristol students went to Bethlehem with anti-radicalisation group European-Palestinian Youth

Community. One student told them she started studying English at one university but had to switch because her journey saw her spending up to two hours at a military checkpoint and she missed too much of her course. Others claimed the Israeli army took half their university’s land to build a camp for ‘security purposes’ and that their studies were now often interrupted by blasts. Mia Thomas

all nervous about it at the start – but once we started to embrace the weirdness, we actually started to have fun,’ he said. The picture taken in the aptly named ASS Library – which made the coveted pro�ile picture slot on its Spotted In The ASS Library Facebook page – took the most preparation. ‘We needed military precision,’ George said. Other settings for the images, most of which were taken by

Tom Sheils, included an outdoor gym in Stoke Bishop and a zebra crossing, which the boys used for a Beatles Abbey Road album cover-inspired shot. ‘There were actually people waiting for us to cross, looking pretty angry,’ George added. So, can we look forward to a 2016 calendar? ‘It would have to be in a different location,’ said George. ‘We’ve used Bristol to its full extent, without being arrested.’

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Caught by curse of social media BEN SAUNDERS-COURT SOCIAL media is as much a de�ining characteristic of our generation as the ‘war on terror’, Banksy and X Factor. In 20 years when you’re watching Liam Payne and Alex Turner on I Luv 2017, reminiscing over the birth of Facebook you will understand its scope. Your grandchildren will look up at you with their cherubic faces and ask: ‘Nana, did you really store all your personal information in the cloud and willingly put your photographs, birth date, phone number and address on a public forum?’ and you’ll reply, ‘Yes my little love’. ‘But why Nana?’ they’ll ask, and you’ll think about it and sigh, ‘because they told us it

would be fun’. That’s the truth, isn’t it? We post our most personal secrets online for everyone to see because we believe it is fun. We are told that it is the future. But this idea has worked a little too well. It has become ingrained in us. A couple of years ago people would talk about how bene�icial it was to leave your phone off for a few days and have a little technological holiday. Nobody says that any more. We panic if they we haven’t checked Facebook for a couple of hours. Factor in Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp and you realise that something fundamental about our relationship with social media has changed. We have lost our sense of perspective. We have

closed off the emergency exits and wholeheartedly bought into the information age. We can’t even pin the badge of blame on the anonymous ‘they’. If ‘they’ jumped off a cliff would you follow? Maybe if it would get you a couple of extra levels on Angry Birds? The truth is that ‘they’ are, in fact, us. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram is all just software. We have lapped it up. You use these sites because your friends do. You got rid of Myspace because your friends did. We are changing our own constitutions, altering our physiology. That’s why you panic when you can’t feel your phone in your pocket or Instagram won’t refresh. We have blinded ourselves into believing that this is for the best.

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talkingPOINTS WRONG IMAGE: How much of your food intake is dictated by how it makes your body look? How many desserts do you dismiss because they’ll only taste like guilt? How much of your time and energy is taken up thinking about what you look like and how you can change it? This attitude has become the infectious disease in our society that the NHS has yet to immunise against. It is the black plague of the 21st century Kathryn Thomson

JOIN THE FRAT PACK: Many of us have heard of frats and sororities through ﬁlms such as American Pie. They have mad names such as kappa phi delta, throw toga parties, cause havoc across the campus and drink beer like it’s water. The bit the movies leave out is the good that fraternities do for their universities. Members have to do at least ten hours’ charity work, they need to get above-average grades and the fraternity is expected to compete in a sporting league. Fraternities are much more than just parties – they are a way to make great contacts and, once you are in, you are in for life Elliot DaCosta

WHY BORING IS BAD: The great Marilyn Monroe once remarked that ‘it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than boring’. This is a lesson every student should learn. By now your ﬂatmates probably reckon that they have a pretty good idea of who you are. Frankly, this is not acceptable. They should not feel safe or comfortable in your presence; they should feel nervous excitement whenever they see you Jack Meggitt-Phillips

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MEDIA MYTHS: Being a media student is tough. It really is. There’s this stigma with being a media student because people think it’s a joke subject where we are ‘gloriﬁed camera operators’. It’s as if we all congregated together to do a media degree for lack of something better and that we probably wouldn’t be intelligent enough to be lawyers, doctors, teachers or physicists anyway Anna Landi

DASHED DREAMS: Every year the job market is flooded with graduates, fresh-faced and full of ideas about changing the world. ‘I want to be an environmental lawyer’ they cry; ‘I’m going to work with under-privileged kids,’ they shout. Check back three months later. Living back at home, their driving desire is just to find a job… any job. Sporting an ill-fitting Marks and Spencer suit they join the line of other graduate interviewees, beginning the process of becoming dead behind the eyes. They join the world of the depressed office worker, living for the increasingly s*** weekend in which cool uni friends have been replaced by bloated fortysomething colleagues promising a long and fruitful career in paperwork management Joe Evans

LACK OF RESOLVE: We’ve all done it. We’ve all had the thought: ‘This year I’m going to be different’. We will try to convince ourselves that we’ll change in the new year. Resolutions about being focused at university, making more effort with friends or changing our lifestyle are made, and broken, at the year’s end. Let’s be honest – we all stick to our resolutions for about as long as it takes for the new year ﬁreworks to ﬁnish Kelly Smith

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theINTERVIEW: Neil Amin-Smith Uni survivors: Clean Bandit members Neil Amin-Smith, far right, with Luke and Jack Patterson and Grace Chatto

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EIL AMIN-SMITH has to apologise for being late. It is the day after the night before, when Clean Bandit proved one of the highlights at the BBC Music Awards, winning another legion of fans with an orchestral version of Rather Be and breakthrough hit Mozart’s House. All is forgiven, though, as he laughs it off, explaining he was at an afterparty in Mayfair: ‘Sorry about that – I’m actually usually really good at getting up.’ We feel his pain. After all, he’s talking to students; we’ve all tried this little white lie when we’ve stumbled into a lecture an hour late smelling of the SU. Amin-Smith, 25, is still on a high after being nominated for song of the year, despite being pipped by Pharrell Williams’ ubiquitous

THEY are the breakthrough act of 2014, a year crowned with No.1 hit Rather Be. Clean Bandit’s fusion of classical and electronica has won them adoring fans worldwide and a nod at the BBC Music Awards. Violin player Neil Amin-Smith tells CAVELLE SIMPSON and JOSHUA EVANS about the slog to the top and surviving university ditty Happy. ‘It was amazing to be nominated,’ he says. ‘The list of songs and the list of artists to have been nominated are so huge.’ Since entering the spotlight with Mozart’s House, his band – Jack Patterson, 28, on beats, synths, and midi-saxophone; his little brother, Luke, 22, on drums; and Grace Chatto, 29, on cello – have been unstoppable. The story of the Cambridge undergrads who went from classical quartet to dance floor darlings is becoming familiar as they sweep up the accolades, including for their No.1 hit Rather

Be, featuring Jess Glynne. But how did the partnership come about? Amin-Smith says: ‘We actually had the whole song finished for a long time. It was just looking for the right vocals. Our label played us a track that Jess was on and we thought we’d give it a go with her because she was on our level.’ It proved a wise choice, hurling the four-piece to the top of the charts. But fame took time. ‘It was kind of a long slog,’ he adds. ‘The thing that really made a difference with us was when we started making music videos and posting them online.’ His group

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are known for drawing on genres from classical to deep house. ‘Jack listens to a lot of jazz,’ Amin-Smith goes on. ‘We all listen to different kinds of music, like garage. In terms of how we present ourselves live, people like Rudimental are influencing us a lot.’ They are also the ultimate university survivors, having formed at Jesus College, where Jack would record then-girlfriend Chatto’s recitals and remix them. Any advice on how to get through university? ‘Don’t see it as something you have to “get through”,’ Amin-Smith smiles. ‘It’s over far too quickly.’

Did they have their wild moments, like the rest of us? He pauses for a second, before chuckling: ‘Grace and Jack once got caught… um, together… in a cupboard at our college library.’ Most of us have our favourite uni party venues. Amin-Smith prefers a more intimate set-up: ‘I like small clubs. I’m not really into massive super-clubs.’ For Clean Bandit, life after uni has been pretty sweet – and they’re not slowing down. ‘We’ve come to the end of a really relentless touring period,’ Amin-Smith says. ‘In March, we’ve got our biggest-ever UK tour. We’re really looking forward to that.’

Clean Bandit play 02 Academy, Birmingham, on March 9, 02 Academy, Glasgow, on March 10 and Apollo, Manchester, on March 11

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clubbingCALENDAR mon, jan 19 Bed, Bunker, student tickets £5 Student DJs, The Big Chill, student tickets £1 House Party, Mbargo, free Waved, Thekla, student tickets £4

tue, jan 27 Mojo Tuesdays, Java, student tickets £5

wed, feb 4 Clowning around: Stars will honour comedy icons such as Laurel and Hardy

Tribute to legends of laughter

WHILE you probably don’t remember the time when silent comedy ruled the silver screen, you can certainly appreciate it. Top comedians including Stephen Fry, Chris Addison and Victoria Wood will celebrate the best the genre has to offer

at Slapstick Festival 2015. A number of venues will take part in the event, which runs from January 22, with a prefestival tribute to iconic clay character Morph on January 17. Visit www.slapstick.org.uk for tickets. Imogen Judd

tue, jan 20 Mojo Tuesdays, Java, student tickets £5

wed, jan 21 Killa Disko, Syndicate, student tickets £3 Sports Night, Bunker, student tickets £5

wed, jan 28 Killa Disko, Syndicate, student tickets £3 Sports Night, Bunker, student tickets £5

thurs, jan 29 Pressure, Thekla, student tickets £3 Mi Casa Thursdays, Java, student tickets £2

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fri, feb 6

DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist Play Afrika Bambaata, Motion, student tickets £22.50 Pressure, Thekla, student tickets £3 Mi Casa Thursdays, Java, student tickets £2

Eden, Syndicate, student tickets £4 Ramshackle, O2, student tickets £5 Thank Funk It’s Friday, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Friday Series, Thekla, tickets TBC

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Pressure, Thekla, student tickets £3 Mi Casa Thursdays, Java, student tickets £2

Eden, Syndicate, student tickets £4 Ramshackle, O2, student tickets £5 Thank Funk It’s Friday, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Friday Series, Thekla, tickets TBC

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fri, jan 23

Pressure, Thekla, student tickets £3 Mi Casa Thursdays, Java, student tickets £2

Eden, Syndicate, student tickets £4 Ramshackle, O2, student tickets £5 Thank Funk It’s Friday, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Friday Series, Thekla, tickets TBC

fri, jan 30 Eden, Syndicate, student tickets £4 Ramshackle, O2, student tickets £5 Thank Funk It’s Friday, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Friday Series, Thekla, tickets TBC

sat, jan 31

Higher Ground, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Pop Confessional, Thekla, student tickets £5 before midnight Project, Syndicate, students free before midnight Just Jack Ninth Birthday, Motion, student tickets £10

from p10 Pop Confessional, Thekla, student tickets £5 before midnight Project, Syndicate, students free before midnight

Higher Ground, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Pop Confessional, Thekla, student tickets £5 before midnight Project, Syndicate, students free before midnight

Evil Birthday Bash, O2, student tickets £19 The Blast presents Digital Soundboy Winter Carnival, Motion, student tickets £12 Higher Ground, Mbargo, free before 10pm/£3 after Pop Confessional, Thekla, student tickets £5 before midnight Project, Syndicate, students free before midnight

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mon, feb 16 Bed, Bunker, student tickets £5 Student DJs, The Big Chill, student tickets £1 House Party, Mbargo, free Waved, Thekla, student tickets £4

mon, feb 9 Bed, Bunker, student tickets £5 Student DJs, The Big Chill, student tickets £1 House Party, Mbargo, free Waved, Thekla, student tickets £4

tues, feb 17 Mojo Tuesdays, Java, student tickets £5

mon, feb 2 Bed, Bunker, student tickets £5 Student DJs, The Big Chill, student tickets £1 House Party, Mbargo, free Waved, Thekla, student tickets £4

tue, feb 10 Mojo Tuesdays, Java, student tickets £5

wed, feb 18 Killa Disko, Syndicate, student tickets £3 Sports Night, Bunker, student tickets £5

mon, jan 26 Bed, Bunker, student tickets £5 Student DJs, The Big Chill, student tickets £1 House Party, Mbargo, free Waved, Thekla, student tickets £4

tue, feb 3 Mojo Tuesdays, Java, student tickets £5

wed, feb 11 Killa Disko, Syndicate, student tickets £3 Sports Night, Bunker, student tickets £5

thurs, feb 19 Pressure, Thekla, student tickets £3 Mi Casa Thursdays, Java, student tickets £2

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January 19 to January 31: FERMENT FORTNIGHT, Bristol Old Vic, £5 January 20 to January 22: FLEABAG, The Brewery, £8 January 20 to January 22: ORCA, The Alma, £8 January 23 to January 24: WHO IS DORY PREVIN?, Factory Theatre, £13 January 24 to January 25: SLAPSTICK FESTIVAL 2015, Bristol Old Vic, £10-15 January 28 to January 31:

GROUNDED, Bristol Old Vic, £10 February 1: APPETITE, Factory Theatre, £12 February 5 to 7: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FANNY HILL, Bristol Old Vic, £5-34 February 5 to 7: THE FORBIDDEN DOOR, Factory Theatre, £14 February 8: PROTOTYPE: EXPERIMENTS IN THEATRE, Brewery Theatre, £3 February 12 to 14: LIGHT, Bristol Old Vic, £12

art February 13: THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, £18.95 Until February 22: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, £3 Until February 27: BRISTOL’S WHITE CITY, Bristol Record Office, free February 21 to 22: CHINESE NEW YEAR, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, free Until March 1: MOVED BY CONFLICT: BRISTOL AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR – LIVES CHANGED FOREVER, M Shed, £3.95 Until March 1: AHEAD OF THE CURVE: NEW CHINA FROM CHINA, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, free

February 14: THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, Brewery Theatre, £13 February 14 to February 22: THE NOTEBOOK, Factory Theatre, £15 February 18: WICKED, Bristol Hippodrome Theatre, £2072.50 February 16 to February 21: DETECTIVE O AND THE COLD CASE CAPER, Bristol Old Vic, £12 February 27 to February 28: RADIANT VERMIN, The Brewery, £8

La Roux is on fire after long hiatus La Roux: Bristol O2 Academy

comedy January 23: SLAPSTICK’S SILENT COMEDY GALA 2015, Colston Hall, £10 January 25: STEPHEN K AMOS: WELCOME TO MY WORLD, The Comedy Box, £17.50 February 2: ALUN COCHRANE, The Lantern, £12.90 February 6: ROSS NOBLE, Colston Hall, £26.88 February 18: LLOYD LANGFORD, The Lantern, £12.90 February 19: TOMMY TIERNAN, The Lantern, £19.35

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February 8: KATE TEMPEST + DEAN + CANTANKEROUS, The Marble Factory, £16.50 February 13: MARK GRIST, The Lantern, £8.60

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IT HAS been a frustrating five years for La Roux fans who have been patiently waiting for a new album since 2009. Thankfully, their hunger was sated this year with the release of Trouble In Paradise. Supporting the record, frontwoman Elly Jackson gave an energetic performance to an excitable crowd, who chanted: ‘La Roux, La Roux, La Roux is on fire’ every time she stopped for breath. Fans were treated to songs from the latest album, including opening ballad Let Me Down Gently, as well as earlier singles, such as In For The Kill and No.1 hit Bulletproof. At one point, Jackson stood still, eyes shut, absorbing the love from the crowd. She later tweeted: ‘Was that really a Monday??! Bristol you were incredible.’ Natasha Davidson

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what’sON music January 20: ANTHONY BRAXTON DIAMOND CURTAIN WALL QUARTET, The Lantern, £26.50 January 20: ALEX GOOT + SPECIAL GUESTS, The Fleece, £11 January 21: THE LARRY GOLDINGS TRIO, The Lantern, £21.50 January 22: THE BARR BROTHERS, Colston Hall, £10.75 January 22: HAYSEED DIXIE + TOM COPSON, The Fleece, £16.50 January 23: PEACE + SPECIAL GUESTS, The Fleece, £14.85 January 24: LIGHTS, Thekla, student tickets £11.50 January 24: THE POWER AND THE GLORY, The Halle, Colston Hall, £1-36 January 25: WSYNE STATIC (STATIC-X) + DROWNING POOL + SPECIAL GUESTS, The Fleece, £19.25 January 25: THE ORCHESTRA PITTS, Colston Hall, £20 to perform January 27: WHITE FENCE + SPECIAL GUESTS, The Fleece, £8.80 January 27: PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH + SILVER SNAKES + TALONS + NEW NATIVE, Exchange, £11 January 27: ORLANDO JULIUS AND THE HELIOCENTRICS, Colston Hall, £13.44 January 27: JESSIE WARE, Colston Hall, £23.65 January 29: SLIMKID3 & DJ NU-MARK + THE SCRIBES & TABLE TURNSMORE + ASTROSNARE & BEN OFFICIAL & DJ LUNAKICK + DAHYBRID + MINAMUS + DJ AVERAGE JOE, The Fleece, £13.20 January 30: NO GO STOP! + LENGOMA AFTER PARTY, The Fleece, £8.80 January 31: SONGHOY BLUES, The Lantern, £8.60 January 31: SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS: TRIBUTE TO THE SPECIALS AND MADNESS, The Fleece, £13.20 January 31: ALVVAYS, Thekla, student tickets £8.80 January 31: KING CREOSOTE + SORREN MACLEAN, The Marble Factory, £16.50

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Dance duo on the way to stardom Gorgon City: Bristol O2 Academy

Ready for your love: Gorgon City added texture to their set when they invited live musicians and drummers on stage February 1: AMY WADGE AND LUKE JACKSON, The Lantern, £10.75 February 1: THE WEEKS + THE APACHE RELAY, Exchange, £9.90 February 1: JULIAN COPE + SPECIAL GUESTS, The Fleece, £24.75 February 2: ONE NIGHT ONLY, Thekla, student tickets £9 February 3: NECK DEEP + SPECIAL GUESTS, O2 Academy, £12.10 February 3: TRANSATLANTIC SESSIONS, Colston Hall, £24.50 February 4: GAZ COOMBES + SPECIAL GUESTS, The Fleece, £16.50 February 4: CHARLIE SIMPSON, Thekla, student tickets £15 February 5: RACHMANINOV: REMEMBERING RUSSIA, Colston Hall, £1-36 February 6: KING KURT + PUSSYCAT & THE DIRTY JOHNSONS, £16.50

February 7: MINERAL + SPECIAL GUESTS, Exchange £13.75 February 8: SICK OF IT ALL, The Fleece, £16.50 February 9: AMBER RUN, The Lantern, £8.60 February 10: RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC, Colston Hall, £24.19 February 11: HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER, The Lantern, £12.88 February 13: THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE, The Fleece, £13.20 February 14: RAE MORRIS, Thekla, student tickets £11 February 14: CROWN THE EMPIRE, The Fleece, £13.20 February 15: SCOTT BRADLEE & POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, Anson Rooms, £17.50 February 17: GEORGE EZRA, Colston Hall, £20.96 February 19: HUDSON TAYLOR + SPECIAL GUESTS, Trinity Centre, £12.40 February 19: BEFORE YOU EXIT & CHRISTINA GRIMMIE, Thekla, £15

n DON’T fancy hauling yourself to the Isle of Wight and wading through ankledeep mud to see Fleetwood Mac next summer? Here’s the next best thing. Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac return to the UK next month with their outstanding new show, Fleetwood Mac Forever. Witness all the majesty of the real thing – but from the comfort of the Colston Hall – on February 18. Imogen Judd

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WHETHER you’ve heard of Gorgon City or not – and surprisingly, there are many who haven’t – chances are their house anthem Ready For Your Love got stuck in your head at some point last year. The duo, made up of Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson-Scott, confirmed their status as one the dance world’s rising stars with a gig at the O2 Academy. They kicked off the night with ambient sounds, before dropping their remix of Clean Bandit’s Nightingale. As the set went on, basslines grew more intense, before live musicians and drummers were invited on stage, giving a raw twist to the sounds of latest album Sirens. The night ended with an unannounced turn from resident DJs – the perfect round-off to a celebration of up-and-coming talent. Megan Davies

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OST people were �irst introduced to Rae Morris as the ethereal voice on Bombay Bicycle Club’s single Luna last year. But her loyal fans have been appreciating her music since she set out on the road to stardom three years ago. The 22-year-old’s debut album, Unguarded, will be released later this month before she heads out on tour. TUP caught up with her to �ind out more. Is there a different process when producing an album, as opposed to working on EPs and singles? Mentally, I knew I had to create a whole body of work. So, I was quite nervous at �irst, but the producer just said: ‘Look, don’t be scared – because what’s the

worst thing you can do?’ Would you say your hometown of Blackpool has been a positive place for you as an emerging artist? Absolutely. I think the good thing about Blackpool is that because it’s so small, it makes you stand out a little more. I realised at the time that if I was in London coming on to the scene and playing open mic nights, it’s musically so vast and such a big city that it’s easy to get lost. Does the media compare you to your contemporaries and do you �ind that a problem? I’ve never really had a problem with being compared to the people I’m in a peer group with. I’m a massive Kate Bush fan,

so often people say about my music, ‘that sounds a bit like Kate Bush’. And obviously that’s not true. I am inspired by her – but I don’t sound like her. What would be your advice to young artists struggling to get their music heard? Take the opportunities. I don’t mean be desperate or sell yourself or anything like that – I just mean never say no to anything just because it doesn’t sound great. I took a lot of gigs where I was like, ‘Oh, gosh, I’m not sure – I don’t think it’s going to be a good one’. And then you get there and it happens to be the best gig you ever played. Mollie Carberry

theBEAT Star in the making: Rae Morris has her ﬁrst album out this month

tourDATES Catch Rae on tour: February 1, Kazimier, Liverpool; February 3, King Tut’s, Glasgow; February 4, The Wardrobe, Leeds; February 5, The Institute, Birmingham; February 6, Gorilla, Manchester; February 14, The Thekla, Bristol; February 15, Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

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Inspired by dad’s wisdom I

T’S a mantra we would all do well to follow: Always do what will make you happy. For rising star Billy Lockett, the words of his late father, John Luce, have underpinned his determination to forge a career in music. And, so far, it is paying off. Lockett, 22, is climbing to the top despite having yet to sign a record deal. He has supported the likes of Lana Del Rey, Birdy and KT Turnstall, most recently touring with Scottish songstress – and Ed Sheeran protégé – Nina Nesbitt. In March, he embarks on his own four-date headline tour, while his latest single, Old Man, is a beautiful tribute to his father, who died earlier this year from prostate cancer at the age of 62. ‘I sort of hated him sometimes,’ says Lockett. ‘We had a lot of �ights but a lot of laughs. Overall, it was great to have someone that cared

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Boys �ind a fresh voice... with a little help from their friends THANK heavens! The Bastille boys are back and they’re mixing with some of the best in the business. The indie four-piece have returned with their second album and have invited the likes of Haim, GRADES and Rag ’N’ Bone Man to join them. Although Dan Smith’s haunting vocals still

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dominate, the band explore new genres and styles, �inding fresh inspiration while playing around with their old sound. It’s the perfect mixtape for the walk to lectures or revision – a chilled offering you’ll �ind yourself singing along to

without even realising your lips are moving. If you’re going to spend your student loan on one CD this month, make sure it’s this one. Trust me – you won’t regret not having spent that tenner on vodka trebles for this. Henrietta Painter

How rising star Billy was urged to follow his dream so much about me and about what I do.’ His father, a well-known artist in his home town of Northampton, was constantly pushing Lockett to follow his dream and his words have stuck: ‘Make sure that whatever you’re doing you’re enjoying. Make sure you’re constantly doing something that makes you happy.’ It’s hard to pinpoint Lockett’s musical style, as each song varies from soothing melodies to more upbeat rhythms, all intertwined with charming piano and guitar. Raw emotion can be heard in his soulful, expressive voice as he reminisces on his life. So it’s odd to hear his love of music grew from a childhood

obsession with Eminem. He says: ‘I love his lyrics and everything about him really. I wouldn’t really say he inspires me, because he’s nothing like me, but he was one of the �irst people that really got me into music.’ Lockett knows he has yet to crack the music business. ‘It’s great knowing that everyone’s there to see you when they’ve bought tickets for your gig,’ he says. ‘But I also love trying to win people over as a supporting artist.’ And despite admitting that ‘things could be easier’, he declares: ‘I don’t want to do anything that’s going to make me depressed in the long run.’ Clearly, he’s been listening to his dad. Eloise Vanstone

January 2015

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XAMS are over and you’re looking to treat yourself to a �irst-person shooter, packed with cinematic explosions and futuristic weapons. Look no further than the latest offering from the Call Of Duty series. Advanced Warfare is set in the battle�ields of the future, providing combat in an age of robotic exoskeletons and private military contractors. The setting has had more

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than just a super�icial lick of paint, with both weaponry and mechanics getting an overhaul. Double jumping, lasers from space, arm-mounted grenade launchers – they’re all here. The campaign mode has all the �lair you’ve come to expect of a high-budget �irstperson shooter. And with its

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Hollywood explosions and Kevin Spacey taking on the role of lead protagonist, the game’s storyline is grand in scale. Advanced Warfare is the most signi�icantly changed Call Of Duty since Black Ops 2 – it represents a genuine departure from the morose battle�ields of the past, bringing something a little

fresher and more exciting to the table. Like other titles in the series, you’ll be �ighting in locations around the world, such as Argentina and Antarctica – but the real draw is the multiplayer mode, and that you’ll �ind as thrilling as ever. Developer Sledgehammer Games has tweaked the winning formula – but don’t worry, you can still

build up your player and unlock new kit. The only issue comes to the fore over long periods of game play, with online play stuttering on occasion for little discernible reason. Even so, Advanced Warfare is heaps of fun and comes highly recommended for anyone with some downtime and the desire to score a few headshots with friends. Michael O’Connell-Davidson

out soon Dying Light HORDES of flesh-eating zombies are everywhere and it’s down to you to stop them. During the day, you traverse the virtual world, helping survivors and picking up supplies. By night, as the infected grow stronger, you change from hunter to prey. New enemies, such as the Predators, will only appear at sundown – meaning you must find safety. The game’s RPG element allows you to build your own style of playing. But will you go for silent killing or all guns blazing? James Williams Rugby 15 WITH the World Cup just months away, a rugby-based video game was inevitable. However, such games are notoriously difficult to produce because of rugby’s intricate rules. HB Studios’ attempt allows you to play in the world’s top leagues or for your country – but the game looks similar to any other, except for a new rucking feature that adds a real-life element. With average graphics and game play, you’d be better off stepping back in time and getting EA’s Rugby 08. Matt Bullin Saints Row IV: Re-Elected

Pass it on: Play friends as though you’re in the same room

Share a journey back to the ’90s FOR twentysomething gamers, childhood evokes memories of basking in the warm glow of a TV at a friend’s house, rejoicing in the multiplayer nirvana of GoldenEye 007 and Mario Kart 64. It was an era when split-screen reigned supreme. But the popularity of the ‘couch multiplayer’ dwindled with the advent of online gaming. Now, with Sony’s latest system software update on the PlayStation 4, the couch is back. Introducing Share Play – the ability to play games online with a friend as though you were back on that patterned ’90s

couch once more. Share Play lets you effectively ‘pass’ your friend your controller, allowing them to take control of your game as you see it on your screen. Alternatively, you can pass them a second controller and play local multiplayer online. Buzzwords such as ‘game-changing’ and ‘revolutionary’ are industry prerequisites for marketing campaigns nowadays – but this really is the next level for gaming. With all the releases January has to offer, Share Play is the console exclusive worth having. All hail the couch! Graham Wardle

PICTURE this: you’re president of the US and aliens invade, intent on enslaving humanity. What do you do? Well, in Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, you go out and kick some ass. The game is a revamp of the excellent Saints Row IV for the new generation of consoles. If you ﬁnd Grand Theft Auto too stuffy, you’ll enjoy the unique humour of this series. In GTA, you can break the law; in Saints Row IV, you can break the laws of physics. If you’ve got an appetite for the ridiculous, it’s a no-brainer. Michael O’Connell-Davidson

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out soon Wild (Jan 16) AFTER a series of tragic events, Cheryl Strayed embarks on a gruelling quest — hiking 1,100 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail. Based on a true story, Wild sees Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) come to terms with the death of her mother, using heroin and getting divorced. The film is adapted from Strayed’s autobiography by screenwriter/novelist Nick Hornby and director Jean-Marc Callée, who mixes scenes from the lead character’s turbulent past with challenges from her journey. Emily Lewis Kingsman: The Secret Service (Jan 29) SMALL-TIME crook Gary ‘Eggsy’ Unwin (Taron Egerton) is taken under the wing of gentleman spy Harry Hart (Colin Firth). Unwin’s tough first assignment is to deal with global threat and mad techterrorist Valentine (Samuel L Jackson). Armed with innovative weaponry, such as Oxford Blades and the Gunbrella, can the pair save the day? Kate Johnson

New look: Spy Colin Firth. Below, Reese Witherspoon Inherent Vice (Jan 30) PRIVATE detective Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix) investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend’s (Katherine Waterson) new lover, Mickey Wolfmann (Eric Roberts). This drama-comedy, also starring Owen Wilson and Reese Witherspoon, is adapted from the Thomas Pychon novel of the same name by writer and director Paul Thomas Anderson. Rebecca Cattell Mordecai (Jan 23) ENGLISH gent, debonair art dealer and part-time rogue Charlie Mortdecai (Johnny Depp) wants to get his hands on Nazi gold. Standing in his way is an international terrorist, the MI5, angry Russians and

almost everyone else. The ﬁlm’s trailer offers cheap laughs, poor English accents and the same post-Jack Sparrow Depp that lost its charm a long time ago. Gwyneth Paltrow plays beautiful wife Johanna Mortdecai and Ewan McGregor, investigates as Inspector Martland. Morgan Hinton Jupiter Ascending (Feb 6) AN ALIEN life force plans to wipe the planet clean, keeping only the humans it deems worthy. Enter down-on-her-luck earthling Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis), who also happens to be a potential heir to the Earth. Caine Wise (Channing Tatum), a genetically engineered interplanetary warrior, is sent to tell Jones she is royalty and protect her from the bounty put on her head by evil alien Balem. Daisy Edwards

ENT lawyer Saul Goodman reached cult status in hit show Breaking Bad. Now, the lovable rogue is back in the muchanticipated spin-off from creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. Better Call Saul sees Bob Odenkirk reprise the role of Saul, real name Jimmy McGill, as he struggles to make his name as a lawyer six years before the events of Breaking Bad. However, rumour has it the prequel will also deal with events during and after. Although RJ Mitte, who played Walt Jr in Breaking Bad, has said the new series

Spin-off: Bob Odenkirk is back as bent lawyer Saul Goodman has ‘nothing to do’ with the Emmy award-winning show, its success should guarantee Better Call Saul a global audience. Despite funnyman Saul taking the lead, the show is set to be just as gritty as its big brother, with Odenkirk insisting it will be ‘85 per cent

drama, 15 per cent comedy’. With Jonathan Banks also returning as ice-cool hitman Mike Ehrmantraut, Breaking Bad fans will be able to sate those withdrawal symptoms. The show is to premiere in the US on February 8 and will hit UK Net�lix shortly after. Josh Mcloughlin

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Four student fashion bloggers give ELLA ROSE POYZER advice on how to dress with style for lectures and reveal how blogging has changed their university experiences

HAT is your go-to outfit to wear for lectures? Lauren Kelly: Skinny jeans for comfort and I always have a blazer on to smarten everything up. If anything is scruffy, it’s my hair – never my outfit. You can’t tie that up in a bun with it still looking presentable. Julia Ward: I like to dress smart-casual. A pair of highwaisted jeans with a cami-top

and a kimono or cardigan is just the right amount of smart and comfy. Eleanor Danks: I tend to stick to jeans, a top and my trusty leather jacket. Aisling McGarrigle: Always some sort of jersey skirt and a casual top or jumper, some tights and usually brogues. For a typical university night out, what kind of outfit is always your first choice?

Eleanor Danks Eleanor: My disco pants or velvet leggings, a bralet or crop top and heeled boots. I prefer boots to heels – heels hurt so bad! When on a budget, what shops are your favourites? Lauren: H&M for basics,

Aisling McGarrigle New Look for jewellery and pumps. Both give easy ways to make a simple or recycled outfit look new – and without breaking the bank. Julia: One of my favourites has to be Primark. I can guarantee I will find

something I love in there every time I go – and, of course, it’s great on the purse strings. I also love Matalan. You’d be pleasantly surprised at the number of great quality pieces and accessories you can find in there. Do you feel as though blogging has enhanced your university experience? Julia: Life at university isn’t all about getting your degree. Granted, that is important – but it’s also important to have something extra that makes you stand out from the rest. For me, that something extra is blogging. It’s the perfect escape from university work and something I look forward to doing after a long week. Aisling: I studied zoology, which is a far cry from make-up and beauty, so I feel like my blog has opened doors for me that wouldn’t have been an option normally. I recently got a job in The Body Shop and I feel my blog had so much to do

with it, as it was clear I was passionate about the brand and products. What advice can you give for any student thinking of starting a blog? Julia: I’d say to just go for it. My blog is for me, not to impress anyone. It’s a way of expressing my passion. If people read it and love it, then that’s an added bonus. Eleanor: Have a good think about what your blog content will focus on – start planning and scheduling your posts, research the best photo editing software and look at other blogs for inspiration. Don’t forget to network – it’s a great way to build connections and friendships with other bloggers to increase your readership. Aisling: Plan your time and posts effectively. When I started, I was just posting whenever I felt like it – but I wasn’t happy with my posts. Now I have more structure, I feel my blog is much better and is well put together.

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News and views from the world of fashion... all with a student budget in mind

Reem: Towie’s Joey Essex takes time out for a snap, right. Above and left, faux fur and flowing skirts steal the show at CSL

Dozy Joey heads fashion followers at annual style fest

Glitz with a ditz

HEY gave us neon and New York; they had the greats and not-so-greats of the fashion world; they even had Joey Essex. Now in its 26th year, Clothes Show Live arrived at Birmingham’s NEC with all the hoopla and celebrity endorsements you might expect of an event that launched the modelling careers of Erin O’Connor, Holly Willoughby and Nina Porter. It attracted about 100,000 visitors between December

A star-struck SHANICE ABBOTT sneaks a peek behind the scenes as Clothes Show Live rolls into town for its 26th year

5 and 9, with the 500,000 sq ft-plus of the NEC transformed by 400 stalls, each plying every kind of clothing from cheap and chic to vintage. There were complaints this year about the lack of bigname stars – but Amy Childs, Joey Essex, Millie Mackintosh, Lauren Goodger, Peter Andre, Henry Holland and more were in attendance. Cheeky Towie star Joey Essex,

who was there to meet fans and sign his 2015 calendar, said: ‘I’m looking forward to meeting the models.’ Flashing his famed Rolex, the fashion fan said that, while he loves his bling, he remained unable to tell the time. As though to prove his point, ever-ditzy Joey finished the conversation by asking what day it was. When informed it was Friday, he laughed: ‘Oh, my

watch says Tuesday – I don’t know where I am in the world.’ Fellow reality star Amy Childs could be spotted selling her stunning women’s clothing collection, while Peter Andre was there to sign bottles of his latest perfume, Scarlet. House Of Holland founder Henry Holland presented a heavily choreographed catwalk show, with themes including neon, winter and New York. And headliners Neon Jungle kept the crowd entertained as celebrities mingled with fans.

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Ingredients: Chicken breast, sliced; three rashers of bacon; tin of chopped tomatoes; half a pepper; whole chilli; two tbsp tomato purée; chilli powder; garlic powder; mixed herbs; salt and pepper; low-calorie spray Method: 1. Spray a pan with low-calorie spray and wait for it to heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook on a high heat until golden 2. When the chicken is almost cooked, add the bacon 3. Meanwhile, chop the peppers and chilli, adding to the cooked chicken and bacon 4. Stir in the tinned tomatoes and tomato purée 5. Add the chilli powder, garlic powder, mixed herbs, and salt and pepper 6. Simmer on a low heat for ten minutes 7. During this time,

breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest and herbs and season well. Pour in the butter and mix with a fork or your �ingers, until combined 3. Cover the �illets with the crumbs, pressing down on each 4. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the crust is golden Aramide Pearce Vanilla cupcakes with chocolate icing

cook the pasta 8. Once cooked, combine the pasta and sauce 9. Add grated cheese to the top to enhance the �lavour Tip: If you’re feeling brave, try adding two chillis to the sauce Shannon Barrett

Ingredients: Two �ish �illets; two garlic cloves, crushed; 10g butter, softened; one tbsp fresh basil, chopped (dried is �ine, too); lemon zest, grated (juice is �ine, too); breadcrumbs (made

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Ingredients: For the cupcakes: 100g unsalted butter; 100g sugar; 100g �lour; two medium eggs; one tsp vanilla extract For the chocolate icing: 100g unsalted butter; 260g icing sugar; 40g cocoa powder; four squares of baking chocolate; three tbsp double cream Method for the cupcakes: 1. Preheat the oven to 180C and line a baking tray with cupcake cases of your choice 2. Cream together the sugar and butter in a mixing bowl until light and �luffy 3. Crack both eggs into the bowl and add two tbsp of �lour, plus the vanilla extract

4. Fold in the remaining �lour until combined. Do not over-work the mixture as you will extract all the air and the cupcakes will not rise 5. Divide the mixture evenly between the cake cases 6. Bake for 15 minutes – they should be golden on top and spring back into place when you press down on them. Wait until the cupcakes are cool before you attempt to ice them Method for the chocolate icing: 1. Beat the butter until light and �luffy; it should turn a very pale colour, which is key to getting the perfect icing 2. Add the icing sugar, 100g at a time 3. Add the �inal 60g of icing sugar along with the 40g of cocoa powder 4. Melt the four squares of baking chocolate and add to the mixture 5. Next, add the double cream until the icing is light and �luffy 6. Place the icing mixture into a piping bag and ice the cupcakes 7. Sprinkle with decorations of your choice and share with friends Shannon Barrett

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LET’S face it – running to the shops and satisfying your sweet tooth is easier than cooking yourself. However, nothing beats homemade treats. Check out this easy, inexpensive chocolate fudge recipe that will sate those cravings. Ingredients: 450g caster sugar; 50g unsalted butter, diced into small cubes; 170g can of evaporated milk; 150ml milk; 150g plain chocolate Method: 1. Grease a square tin, roughly 18cm by 18cm, with margarine 2. Gently heat the butter, sugar, evaporated milk and milk, until the sugar has dissolved 3. Bring it to the boil

Fine ﬁnish: Satisfy your sweet tooth and stir for 30 minutes 4. Remove from the heat 5. Break the chocolate into pieces and melt in the microwave

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6. Stir the chocolate and fudge mixture together, and pour into a tin 8. Leave to set overnight Clare Horrigan

OU’RE on a budget, you can’t afford to travel. But that shouldn’t stop you from getting a taste of the exotic straight from your very own kitchen. Why not invite your friends over and treat them to the �inest cuisines from Guadalajara to London via Barcelona? Mexico: Tacos Pockets of happiness you can �ill with anything. Popular �illings include fried meats, cheese and sour cream – but why not try something more unconventional? Raid the cupboards and give whatever you �ind a try. For drinks, you are spoilt for choice — margaritas, mojitos, Sol or even tequila! Sombreros are optional. Italy: Pasta There are endless choices. Tomato Neapolitan sauce, creamy carbonara or,

Get a taste of the world without leaving home of course, spag bol. To save cash, make loads and keep some in the fridge. There’s a bonus, too: it may be the only legitimate time to consume gallons of wine while staying in theme. Spain: Tapas The ultimate sharing food – little plates of nibbles, be they hot or cold, that you can throw out in large quantities safely knowing there’s something to tickle everyone’s fancy. Excellent for get-togethers and nights in with the television. Drink whatever you fancy – but sangria is always a start. Thailand: Green curry Subtler than its Indian cousin, this still goes in the comforting, cheap

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and easy-to-make category. All you need is some chicken, green beans and a jar of paste. Pour in some coconut milk and lime juice and you’re almost in Bangkok. Feeling adventurous? Then make your own paste; it’s only ground up garlic, chilli, spices and soy sauce, after all. Eat with rice and sink with Singha beer England: Casserole Leave the meat and veg to cook in wine and stock at a low heat in the oven. It will �ill you up for ages and leave you with a warm glow like proper comfort food should do. Drink tea and listen to the gasps of joy that echo all around. Lauren Bailey

January 2015

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ARIES: MARCH 21APRIL 19 January is not a time to sit still, Aries. The new year will bring exaltation and energy but don’t get too carried away. Pay particular attention to �inances and relationships TAURUS: APRIL 20MAY 20 Luck will be on your side this month,Taurus. The world is your oyster this year and it will feel as though you have just hit the jackpot. Just remember to trust your intuition GEMINI: MAY 21JUNE 20 The new year is an exciting time for you, Gemini. It will

be as though a veil has been lifted and for the �irst time you are seeing everything from an entirely new perspective CANCER: JUNE 21JULY 22 Have you been thinking of changing something up for a long time, Cancer? Now is the time to do it. Currently, you have everything you need so what are you waiting for LEO: JULY 23AUGUST 22 Time to focus on yourself, Leo. The new year will enable you to discover talents you didn’t even know you possessed. And, you know what they

say, practice really does make perfect

VIRGO: AUGUST 23SEPTEMBER 22 The new year brings positivity for you, Virgo; however, an unthinking step could land you in trouble, so stay in control and you will make great changes

LIBRA: SEPTEMBER 23OCTOBER 22 Don’t jump the gun, Libra. Stay a few steps ahead and consider all possibilities. Complicated situations will arise but stay in control and they can be solved with ease SCORPIO: OCTOBER 23NOVEMBER 21 You are going to have to

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AQUARIUS: JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18 You are about to enter a very content phase, Aquarius. You have been working very hard of late and everything is about to fall into place, so why challenge fate for more? PISCES: FEBRUARY 19MARCH 20 You are responsible for every aspect of your life, Pisces, so if you are unhappy with certain aspects now is the time to make change. Don’t doubt your inner strength

Rock it... but ditch the booze In his latest column on LGBT issues, masters student FILIP BIGOS argues you don’t need to drink or take drugs just to conform to a hard-partying stereotype

VERYBODY likes a good party. The music, the rush, the heat… When the beat drops, alcohol starts pouring and we get going. Especially the gays. Everyone knows gay clubs are the best – we know how to rock it. Fun, alcohol and drugs is pretty much what the gay community is all about. Or, at least, seems to be. Wherever we go, whatever we do, people always drink. And with age (and depending on how rich their sugar daddy is) they move on to drugs. To switch off. To loosen up. There is an awful lot of pressure on us to drink,

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and very often to do chems and slam. Yet owners of gay venues don’t tend to think about alternatives for people who don’t want to get wasted every day. I apologise for targeting gay men but they are the group most guilty of this. It damages our reputation and shames our community. It is possible to party without alcohol. I am a 22-year-old gay man – I don’t drink, yet I still date and have a great time. Most importantly I will remember it from start to �inish. This requires a real pair, because although I am gay, I am still a man and I am myself.

Little and often: Short bursts will help you focus

Festive fun is �inished, now get revising

CHRISTMAS is over and the exam period is back with a vengeance. Before you start panicking, take a deep breath and check out these �ive revision tips. 1. Write it all down: It may be a pain but it is guaranteed to help you remember all those facts and get them imprinted into your brain 2. Start with the tricky bits: It’s only natural to go for the stuff that we �ind the easiest but consider how stressfree the last few days of revision would be if you were working on the stuff you already understood the most 3. Try short, sharp bursts: Two to three hours of revision each day should do the trick. Accumulated over January (and hopefully some of December, too), that’s a lot of study time 4. Colour-code your notes: Research shows that a splash of colour can make all the difference 5. Reward yourself: Whether it is your favourite chocolate or a night out with friends once you’ve �inished a topic, you deserve a treat. Ellie Connell and Kelly Smith

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Relationship trouble? Sex worries? Feeling low? We’ve got wise words to set you right

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getting on with life – and so are your family and friends – but they will always be there for you. That much will never change.

Y STUDENT loan didn’t come in on time so I took out a payday loan. I thought I wouldn’t have to admit it to anyone – but I’m still waiting on student finance and now I owe double the amount I borrowed in the first place. Josh, Bristol

Y BOYFRIEND dumped me on New Year’s Eve... over champagne, no less. If that wasn’t bad enough, I tried so hard to make him happy. I often put him before studying. Now, exams are just weeks away and I feel like I’m drowning. I’m starting to wonder whether I should continue with my course. Rebecca, Liverpool Exams are exactly what you need right now, Rebecca – hear me out. Throw yourself into revising, not re-reading every text you ever sent each other. Break-ups take time to heal. Nothing can beat a night in with the girls right now – but you also need a distraction. Before you know it, you’ll be back on your feet. Besides, let’s be honest – a guy who breaks up with you on New Year’s Eve isn’t worth your time. Your course, however, is.

Lovers’ tiff: But revision can provide the perfect distraction

OME isn’t home anymore. When I went back for Christmas, my parents showed me to the guest room – which was, in fact, my bedroom until four months ago. But the biggest

shock is my friends. I don’t feel like I’m part of their lives any more. I spent so much of the first term feeling homesick – and now it’s as though I don’t even have a home. Tom, Birmingham

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HE drugs market is changing fast. Traditional substances, such as heroin, are in decline, while newer, synthetic chemicals are flooding the market. Last year, 81 new psychoactive drugs were detected on the European market – the highest number on record. Many of these substances are virtually unheard of. What’s more, many are entirely legal and can be bought via the internet. Probably the best-known legal high is mephedrone, or ‘meow meow’. Many others are known by their brand names, or simply as ‘research chemicals’. But are they safe? It’s a difficult question to answer.

We’ve all been there, Tom. As much as everyone loves living in halls, it isn’t home. But, as you said – go home and you feel like a teenager again, having to tiptoe around. Do you know what, though? You are

DR OWEN BOWDEN-JONES founded the Club Drug Clinic, a London NHS service aimed to inform young people about the effects and dangers of new substances Because they have been manufactured to mimic the effects of drugs such as cocaine and cannabis, these new substances can be stimulants, sedatives or hallucinogens. There is no doubt that some of them are extremely powerful and, when substituted for drugs such as MDMA (ecstasy), the effects can surprise the user and even lead to overdose. In the long term, some legal highs cause similar problems to more traditional drugs – dependence, psychosis and depression have all been seen in users. So, despite being cheap and legal, there

is no doubt that at least some are really harmful. If you do decide to take a chance on a research chemical, take care of yourself by starting small and telling your friends what you are using. If you run into trouble, they can tell the ambulance crew. Don’t mix – this includes alcohol. The more types of drug you take at the same time, the bigger the risk. Stay hydrated by taking regular, small sips of water. Don’t drink more than one pint in an hour, otherwise you might over-hydrate. For more information, visit www.clubdrugclinic.com.

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Don’t sit on this any longer, Josh. Head straight to your university and talk to someone in student services or the students’ union. There will be a support fund for people experiencing financial difficulty. The amount awarded will depend on your assessed needs and you will not have to pay it back. In future, steer clear of payday loans – the interest rates alone will leave you in much worse position than you were in before. Struggling with your studies, wrestling with a relationship or is your social life at a standstill? Contact our agony aunt on alice@unipaper.co.uk

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Worth it: Faye Saville worked more than 70 hours a week, juggling a job with her studies

My 13-hour days for an MA IF GETTING a masters wasn’t hard enough, imagine having a fulltime job on top. But that’s exactly what recent graduate Faye Saville did to avoid exorbitant debts. Juggling a PR role with 30 hours of weekly study towards her MA in strategic communication at the University of

Central Lancashire, Faye found herself working up to 13 hours a day. ‘It’s a mental test,’ the 28-year-old said. ‘You have to push yourself to the limit – but you do amaze yourself with how mentally strong you are.’ Her friends, family and employer backed her over the three years it

took to complete the course – and she said she would do it that way again, rather than take on the proposed loan. ‘Of course, there are always times when you think, “Can I really do this?”’ she added. ‘It was hard. I didn’t go out much and socialise – but I got there in the end.’

OR many masters students, their degree has been a battle of survival. They have had to find ingenious ways to fund their extra year or two of studies. Some borrow money from their families, while others take on a part- or, even, fulltime job while keeping on top of their course. Now they have an alternative after the government announced a funding scheme that will allow those aged under 30 and studying towards a masters degree to get a loan of up to £10,000. The plan, which is planned to come into force in the 2016/17 academic year, will replicate the undergraduate model, where students only start paying back their loans once their earnings reach above a certain level. James Coe, vice-president of University of Liverpool’s students’ union, said: ‘I am

Loans ‘will help more than 40,000 students’ pleased the students’ movement won this. We must continue to fight for these loans to be extended for students over 30 and an education system that does not force such high levels of personal debt on to our student members. ‘Postgraduate loans are an important step in widening access to this type of study.’ The government predicts the loans will help more than 40,000 students and enable about 10,000 more individuals to undertake postgraduate study each year. Sam Smith, a third year at the University of Liverpool, praised the proposal, despite masters degrees being funded on his

course. ‘To become a chartered engineer, a masters degree is needed,’ he added. ‘In the long run, the loan will be beneficial to others, as it allows people to get further in their job.’ However, students could leave university with debts of more than £60,000, while undergraduate and postgraduate loans will be paid off at the same time. Luke Stevenson, a Liverpool John Moores University English graduate, said: ‘It’s a trap – a pathetic token measure by the Tories to attract gullible students. ‘Forget loans – we want no tuition fees. Education is for everyone, not just the elites.’ Charlotte Seddon

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January 2015

beyondUNI

Strike a balance between study and job

MANAGING deadlines can be hard enough without having to work as well. For some students, though, money can be tight and a parttime job is required. Unfortunately, there can be a down side to having a job while studying – trying to balance everything. Here are some useful tips on how to keep on top. 1. Planning: When it comes to writing an essay or preparing a presentation, knowing where you are going to start saves lots of time. Try writing ideas in your phone, so you can add to it on the move 2. Plan your diary: When deadlines are approaching, it is great to know when you have free time. For example, if you work nights and have a couple of spare hours before a shift, you could spend that time researching your masterpiece 3. Release that stress: Juggling everything can take its toll, both physically and mentally, so take time to relax. Find what works best for you and incorporate it into your time 4. Remember: A parttime job is only for now. Make university work your priority. After all, that’s what you’re there for Jasmine Martin

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MAGINE sitting in front of a camera and filming yourself taking on stupid challenges or capturing everything you do throughout the day, from what you eat at lunch to what you watch on TV. Now controversy last month after imagine getting paid for it. admitting her book (which It sounds too good to was the fastest-selling debut be true, but that is exactly novel ever) was ghostwritten. what vlogging is all about. Looking to recreate her With audiences of between 2 and 6million, the best vlogs get thousands of views each day. Perhaps the most famous vlogger is fashion and beauty adviser Zoella, Go for it: You could earn cash from vlogs who caused

success is 18-year-old Alice Taylor, an up-andcoming YouTuber who creates comedic videos about her day-to-day life. Speaking to TUP, the former student, who now works in TV and film, said: ‘If you are lucky enough, then vlogging can compete with conventional careers. ‘Digital content is becoming more prominent, so there’ll be jobs popping up all over for it.’ With its rise in popularity, vlogging has become a job

for many of these big-name content creators. Top brands are approaching YouTube stars to reach younger audiences and are offering large sums of money for an advertising opportunity within their videos. With a sizeable income (let’s just say enough to cover the rent… and then some), these internet sensations can afford a luxury lifestyle without a nine-to-five job. However, Alice added: ‘YouTube can be seen as both a hobby and a job – but

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PROOFREADING is a necessity of university life. We have all had to do it for stressed-out flatmates or ourselves. But proofreading is also big business. There are a number of online proofreading agencies – and most will pay students to work for them. Such agencies look for neat handwriting for hard

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if my channel ever got to a level that it supported me, I still probably wouldn’t quit my current job.’ So, does the rise of vlogging mean we should we all quit our degrees, rush out to buy cameras and start filming our beans-on-toast dinners? Fraser Green, an Australian YouTuber with more than 4,000 subscribers, said: ‘YouTube is a new creative platform that the majority of society still doesn’t understand, mainly due to ignorance.’ The point is, do your research, build a following and, maybe, one day, you can make your money by sitting at home, eating food in front of the computer. Ryan Lynch Eagle-eyed: The only tools you need are an eye for detail and a pen

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yourSPACE

Beat the chill with a freeze on spending

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HE summer has gone, insulates the house leaves have fallen from and stops cold air the trees and winter creeping in. There is no point in putting the is upon us. Of course, you heating on only for cannot afford to put the all that lovely warm heating on full-time, so how air to escape through can you stay warm without the gaps, so make busting the bank balance? sure you shut your 1. Layers are important: windows, too! No wonder you think the 3. Get a hot water house feels like the North bottle: Who needs Pole if you’re only wearing a partner to keep your bed a vest and shorts. Wear warm in the winter? It’s as jumpers – even put on your �luffy onesie. By now, I’m sure simple as boiling the kettle, �illing it up and, as if by your housemates have seen magic, you1instantly have 13:39 you atBristol your worst. newspaper advert_v1_bleed.pdf 08/01/2015 something warm you can 2. Shut the door: This

Keeping snug: To save cash and stay warm, why not put on some layers, invite your friends round and watch a movie, huddled up under a duvet? spoon to sleep. Better still, there are no strings attached. 4. Pour a hot drink: They work as a perfect hand warmer and take the chill off your body, too. Also, who

can honestly say no to a hot chocolate? Furthermore, there isn’t any chill that a hearty meal can’t banish. 5. Huddle up like penguins: Invite all your friends round and make sure they bring duvets, sleeping

bags and blankets. Bundle together in front of a good �ilm and order a takeaway! 6. Use heating sparingly: An hour in the morning and at night on those really chilly days won’t break the bank. Hannah Southern

A BURST pipe is an all-too-commonplace winter hazard. Freezing causes the water to expand, leading to a rupture. Here’s what to do if you suspect this is happening to one of your internal pipes: 1. Turn off the water supply immediately 2. Ensure all cold taps are turned on. This leaves room for the thawed water to escape 3. If you ﬁnd the frozen pipe, try warming it gently with a hairdryer 4. Remove anything from the room or area where the frozen pipe is, in case it bursts 5. If you ﬁnd a leak, contact a plumber as soon as possible Hannah Southern

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yourSPACE

Finding the right place to live, choosing the right people to live with and keeping your place right

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OU’RE graduating in a few months. Your parents and lecturers go on about you finding a job. But, first things first, where are you going to live? Moving back home is the obvious choice after university – but after three years of freedom, it will be difficult to take orders from your parents again. You might begin to wonder what all that maturing and independence at university was for. Of course, moving back isn’t the end of the world; it’ll only be a year or two and you’ll be able to save up, find the right place and get the best job. The classic five-year plan. But that’s not the only option. University has taught you the basics about renting and the costs, so why not do it for real? If, for you, it’s about employment, then let the job lead you – apply everywhere and be prepared to begin an

In it together: Living with other people makes life fun – and cheaper

It should have been done in December but there is never enough time to clean the fridge. Now, the dire consequences face the house. Mouldy carrots left from Christmas dinner and grease on the oven tray that may never be the same again Rebecca Solomon

ALPHA housemates are the organisers who everyone listens to and everyone aspires to be. They’re the kings and queens of halls. So how do you go about usurping them? With sabotage, naturally Hannah Froggatt

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Wise steps that will help you buy WE LEAVE university with tens of thousands of pounds of debt so, to most of us, buying a first home seems like an impossible dream. With house prices spiralling and banks refusing mortgages and restricting the amount you can borrow, it is easy to feel condemned to years of living at home or in shared rented living. But there are ways in which graduates can make themselves more attractive to lenders. First, show lenders that you are ‘stable’. Let them know you have held down a steady job and that you have regular income. Try to limit your student finance. The thought of

having £7,000 put into your bank account every year sounds great – but added to the £9,000 tuition fee, you could end up saddled with £48,000 of debt. Make an effort to clear your student overdraft and credit card debts. If lenders see that you have too much credit available that you do not use, this could affect your credit rating. Finally, and most crucially, start saving for a deposit. Even without student debt, lenders will still expect you to pay a percentage of the house costs. That may mean working through uni, saving your student loan or moving back in with your parents for a few more years. Nakita Capp

Up sticks instead of heading for home adventure into the unknown. You’ve moved to a new city before; you can do it all again. Another fresh start can be scary but your new workmates will be able to recommend places to live and perhaps introduce you to your new city. When you get round to looking at your new rented home, remember the basics. Do you need a parking space? Can you make it a home? Can you afford the rent? Have you got the best deal with your bills? Remember, too, you’ll have to pay council tax. It may also be time to find some new housemates. You’ve had your first taste of community living in halls and in your shared student home,

so why not carry on? We need company. Humans are not the kind to sit alone doing our own individual things. As students, it is the reason we get so little work done when we need to. Companionships and friendships are what we strive for, so why neglect our natural instincts when we move away from the safe haven of the university campus? Besides, rent is cheaper when the cost is spread out – as are utility bills, food shopping and the TV licence. They say university opens doors; this may be literally true when you leave and start looking for your first home. Lucy Robinson and Megan Haddaway

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Finding the right place to live, choosing the right people to live with and keeping your place right

Choice is hall yours ... but pick who you live with carefully

HAT time of year is upon us again – househunting season. No matter how long you’ve been at university, choosing next year’s accommodation is a big decision and one that tends to weigh people down for a few weeks every year. Many students look back on their �irst year in halls – the glory days when heating and electricity bills were still a problem only for grown-ups – fondly, while others love the independence and maturity that comes with their freezing cold eight-bedroom house, complete with mould spreading across the walls. University-owned accommodation is, in the main, fantastic. Most �lats come with

en-suite bathrooms and cosy bedrooms. The tightly packed layout of halls means that there’s always a buzzing atmosphere at home and you never feel lonely – something you may suffer when treading the numerous narrow corridors of student housing. However, the relatively peaceful atmosphere of a suburban neighbourhood triumphs every time over the constant loud noises from surrounding �lats in halls. University accommodation is usually far more hygienic and attractive, while private

HALLS v houses: Liverpool students offer their views to SOPHIE CORCORAN Emma Jones, 19, has stayed in halls for her second year. She said: ‘It is a lovely place and is nice and secure with friendly staff. The ﬂat is really nice and I am sharing with lovely people.’ Emma Keeley, 19, lives in a rented student house. She said: ‘I love the house we live in but halls were better. Ours was homely and we socialised with neighbours a lot more. It felt safer and it also meant we didn’t have to spend a fortune on taxis.’

Best of both: Halls are cosy, a house can be peaceful accommodation can �it the grimy, dingy student housing stereotype. Whichever option you choose, remember that

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choose your housemates wisely – �inding a place to live will seem easy after that. Harriet Stevens

David McLaughlin, who also lives in a student house, said: ‘As much as I loved halls last year, I turn 21 in April and next year will be my last studying at university. Halls were a really good way to meet people and have fun – but the workload wasn’t as high as it is now.’

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F THERE’S a time of year when you’re most likely to join a gym, it’s January. After eating, drinking and making merry for most of December, you might be ready to ful�il that new year resolution to get �it. There are some great deals for joining gyms – but, if your budget won’t stretch to a membership, then here’s our guide to keeping �it for free… High-intensity interval training: A great way to burn fat, especially if you’re short on time. HIIT focuses on short bursts of intense exercise, with a less intense rest period. Head to the park with a mate and sprint

– make it into a race. If you don’t feel like leaving the house, try running up and down the stairs. Circuits: You don’t need a lot of space to set up a minicircuit in your living room. Use a chair to do arm dips, lean on a wall to support yourself in a handstand

position and clear a space for burpees and planking. Weights: If you want to use weights but can’t afford any, make the most of what you already have. If you have a particularly large book from your course, use it as a weight to hold to your chest when squatting. Use tins of

baked beans for bicep curls and hold your full laundry basket while lunging. Run: It may seem obvious, but go for a run. If you’re feeling the pressure of coursework deadlines, getting outdoors can relieve stress and help restore your focus. Samantha Coles

How to stay focused 1. Be realistic: If running for the bus leaves you gasping for breath, it’s probably not a good idea to sign up for a marathon. Set yourself reasonable goals 2. Fuel: Unfortunately, going for a ﬁve-minute jog doesn’t give you an excuse to have two pizzas for dinner. You can’t out-train a bad diet 3. Mix it up: Never do the same workout. Increase your speed, weights or reps each time you train to challenge yourself 4. Rest: It can be tempting to go hell-for-leather in the ﬁrst two weeks. Don’t push yourself too hard to begin with, as this can result in injury 5. Stay positive: Bad training sessions happen. Don’t let them get you

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sportNEWS

Why Sam’s worst fear is a kick in the nuts Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that has gained popularity in recent years. It is known as ‘the art of eight limbs’ owing to its combined use of knees, elbows, shins and fists. LUCY ROGERS speaks to second-year Bristol history student Sam Lister about his passion for the sport HOW would you describe Muay Thai? It is Thai boxing. Basically, it’s the same as Western boxing – but you can kick, knee and elbow, as well as throw. What was the highlight of 2014 for you? In my varsity fight I won by a second round

TKO (technical knockout). I trained really hard for that one and it paid off. How long have you been practising Muay Thai? My oldest brother was a national champion and runs a Thai boxing gym in north London. I’ve trained with him for

On the ropes: Sam Lister, right, has his opponent in trouble in a recent bout about four years but I have been doing it seriously for just over two years. Have you ever had any bad experiences? A few months

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And it’s lights, camera, sticks IT’S probably not up there with Remember The Titans or Million Dollar Baby but the University of Bristol hockey team can be proud of their sports movie. Directed by and starring Peter Chicken, it took third place in a nationwide short film competition to find the society that best represents its university. Peter, a joint honours drama and English student, said it was all last minute. He said the team was ‘quickly drawn to [the idea of] throwing a hockey ball all over the place’. Using well-known locations in Bristol as a backdrop, he and camera operator Jordan

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all part of the sport. I’ve had more injuries jogging and lifting weights than I have ever had training or fighting. What has been your greatest achievement? Probably the discipline I have when it comes to keeping in shape. When you aren’t fighting, it is easy to stop jogging and conditioning, and eat two big tubes of Pringles in one go. Is there anything you do to mentally prepare yourself for a fight? Before the fight you are afraid. You can’t really change that. You’re about to fight a guy who wants to knock you out. Usually it’s just things like listening to music – going through things to reassure yourself that you can beat this guy. But more than anything, I listen to all the songs from the Rocky movies. And what about the physical preparation? I jog about four or five miles pretty much every day, then train three times a week, and on the other days I would do core and conditioning work. Your next fight is in February, how’s it going? I will probably step it up about a three weeks before and start to focus on dropping some weight.

Whelan-Clark set about dragging members of the team around the city. Within 24 hours, the film had been edited and submitted. ‘Once we had an idea for a shot, we’d have to do a few takes before we got it right – often we’d drop the ball or it wouldn’t make it into the shot,’ said Peter, 20. ‘I was particularly bad at looking at Jordan after hitting the ball to check if he’d got everything on film – one of the drawbacks of partly directing and partly being in the film, I suppose.’ The team earned £300 from organisers Instant Impact, a graduate recruitment company. Lucy Rogers

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Squash teams eyeing glory UWE squash is going for glory with a clean sweep of undefeated squads. With new world No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy leading the way for the firsts, both the second and third teams are looking at going through the season without tasting defeat. Captain Stuart Hadden said: ‘We aren’t going to stop here, we need to make sure we go this season undefeated and get every possible trophy for UWE. It’s an exciting time for UWE squash with athletes coming from places as far as Guatemala and Egypt just to play and train with us.’ The team will be playing the BUCS knockout against the six best teams in Britain, starting in February. Stuart Smith

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Forwards get England nod TWO University of the West of England rugby players have been called up for national duty. Flanker Joe Dancer and fellow forward Lovejoy Chawatama have been selected for England Students for the clash against Portugal. Chawatama, who plays at prop, started playing for Bridgwater & Albion in the 2012/13 season. Bridgwater chairman Steve Smith said: ‘It’s fantastic news for LJ, who has become a real favourite among BARFC supporters. ‘Of course, he will be missed

Power: Lovejoy in action when not available for us but we wish him well and know he will be a real asset to the national squad.’ England Students face Portugal in Lisbon at the end of the month.

Rowers show good form

Time to bite the Bullet as varsity nears IAN LIGHT AMERICAN football kicks off this year’s varsity action as the Bristol Barracudas face off against the UWE Bullets. In Bristol’s answer to the Super Bowl, both teams will be going all out to capture the Steve Jones varsity trophy and, more importantly, bragging rights for the year. The game kicks off at 4pm on February 1 at SGS Filton Wise Campus and is the curtain-raiser for this year’s varsity, which sees about 1,500 students taking part in more than 20 sports. Highlights include the varsity 10k on February 22 and the rugby union showdown on March 23, before the contest is settled on varsity day on March 25. Meanwhile, students at both universities nominated 1625 Independent People as this year’s charity. It works

Rivals: UBU’s Alyx Murray-Jackman, Tia Psihogios of 1625ip, and UWE’s Roisin Greenup with the Varsity Cup to give disadvantaged young adults a helping hand. Dom Wood, chief executive of 1625ip, studied at both Bristol universities. He said: ‘It’s particularly poignant because we support many young students who get into difficulties, especially those living away from home for

the first time.’ Roisin Greenup, UWESU vice-president sports and health, said 1625ip was nominated by students inspired by the work it was doing to support young adults. She added: ‘Charity and community are at the very heart of the varsity series.’

Let the games begin: Just some of the 1,500 students taking part in Varsity 2015

BRISTOL’S rowers are in fine form heading toward the BUCS Head next month. They performed well against Bath, Cardiff, UWE and Gloucester in an indoor challenge at the UWE Frenchay campus. Pick of the rowers was masters student Alex Steventon, who won the men’s open weight category. Five men and four women UBBC rowers finished in the top ten.

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