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The Vamps had a lot to say on their city visit

Being compared to One Direction, heartthrobs The Vamps make a first stop to the city and talk about their thoughts on The Wanted, touring and their unique sound.

Easter: A time to overindulge

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As the saying goes – what happens on tour, stays on tour.

That is, of course, until something ridiculous or hilarious happens and then the whole of the society – if not the entire university – knows you as the guy who had an embarrassing mishap with an inanimate object.

This year, the Trent army haven’t failed to amuse us with their witty tour stories; punching of fresher’s, public posting of genitals and drunk chanting about Wayne Rooney. We’ve heard it all and here are the best.

From the simplistic shaving of ‘NTU’ into the back of your hair or, with even more dedication, a

whole N number being tattooed on your foot.

To the dangerous, one girl suffered with such a bad allergic reaction to a henna tattoo on her face that she was rushed to hospital.

Before even arriving at the hotel, a sports society member was kicked off the tour bus for being sick everywhere and yet managed to beat the whole bus to the hotel.

For one student, it was the sheer reality that a hockey stick was so far up his backside that it left him hospitalised with five stitches. Definitely not the wisest of moves.

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The NTU tour stories revealed LAUREN LEE Front page continued As mentioned by comedian Russell Howard, “I accidently fell on it” is not a believable explanation.

We all hope for the guys sake that it was either a dare or he was entirely intoxicated.

One student was so drunk, he asked for his taxi driver to take him to Clifton and the driver continued to drive around the strip for half an hour.

After a while, the student realised he was getting nowhere and jumped to the conclusion that he was being kidnapped – which led to him throwing money at the driver and jumping out of the moving car.

That isn’t the end either but it is all we have space for in this edition.

Have you got any embarrassing tour stories? Tweet us @TheUniPaper and tell us your tour stories. Keep an eye out for them on either our Facebook or Twitter pages and use them as your very own claim to fame.

Tour photos can be found on page 13.

Embarrassing: One of the many funny pictures that tour gave us

Every month we get letters/emails sent in. Some are bad some are good, we would love to know your thoughts @TheUniPaper

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There have been some weird emails sent to us in the past but this one regarding weird dreams is up there with the best!

So one night, whilst out on a mission with my team of mercenaries, we came across a large shark who I attempted to shoot. This didn’t work, so we threw children’s socks at it. The shark stood up, collected all the socks and said thank you, then came fully clothed to work on our team!

AND! I was doing a traffic safety check with Peter Andre when two women came and gave us some stick - so I followed them into a stately home where I tried to strangle the larger lady with a net curtain cord. I didn’t kill her and when she came round she was much nicer to me!

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Ambitious students build school for deaf in Kenya GEORGI SCURFIELD A team of 40 volunteers from Nottingham are planning to go to Kenya this August to build a school for 200 deaf teenagers.

Project Riandu was started by third year architecture student, Peter Macnaughton from the University of Nottingham, and has two main aims.

Firstly to address the need for a school for deaf teenagers in Riandu, Kenya; and secondly, perhaps more ambitiously is also trying to tackle the local prejudice which has left a gap where those with special needs can miss out on an education. There are only five secondary schools for the deaf in Kenya (here in the UK there are 23) - none of which are in the eastern area of the

Education: A group of secondary school students in Kenya who will benefit from Project Riandu country where the school will be built.

The team consists of 40 volunteers from the UK, mainly

made up of Nottingham Trent and University of Nottingham students.

Collectively, they are aiming

Trent makes statement in Nottingham skyline RYAN JOHNS Nottingham Trent’s student union has been shortlisted for a major architecture award.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) revealed the Byron building on Trent’s City campus as one of 11 buildings in the East Midlands to be shortlisted for the award.

The union, which has been open since September, got its official opening this month by Olympic legend Lord Sebastian Coe CBE, who was the driving force behind the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The building, which has seen the NTU student union come back to the city campus, is home to a state-of-the-art gym, a 30ft climbing wall and live music venue, and also houses 911 students in flats built above.

Built by VINCI construction UK, the building cost £60 million, and is part of a £350 million investment into Trent’s three main campuses, which recently saw Newton and Arkwright buildings undergo a £90 million renovation.

The jagged building domi-

Eye-catching: The building that now dominates the skyline nates the skyline of City campus, replaces the old student’s union, and is adjacent to Gill Street accommodation.

Speaking to the Nottingham Post, director of architectures Church Lukas said, “We put a huge amount of time and work into it and were pleased to say the fin-

ished product replicated the images we produced.

“It means a lot to get on the shortlist. It really is fantastic recognition for us and the university.”

The results of the shortlist will be announced at a special dinner, to be held at Nottingham Trent on the May 15.

to raise £80,000 for the materials and equipment needed to build the school.

The team will be in Riandu

for a month at the end of the summer to start the building work which will be completed in 2017.

Part of the architecture team have already been out to the site where the build will take place to get a lay out of the land and are working really hard to create an effective, lasting resource which will be funded by the government once established.

Project Riandu are still looking for volunteers to be involved in the build at the end of April. It will be a high intensity quick learning experience that will challenge you to try new things.

If you would like to get involved please visit the website http://www.projectriandu.com/build-team. html.

Keep up with the project on https://www.facebook. com/projectriandu.

If you can, donate www. justgiving.com/pcat.

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Prestigious: University of Nottingham’s China campus is home to over 6,000 students and will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year

Tenth anniversary for UoN’s China campus NATALIE ROBINSON

The University of Nottingham’s prestigious China campus is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its official opening this year.

The Ningbo Campus, located in Eastern China, officially opened in 2004 and is now home to over 6,000 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate.

The campus, which awards University of Nottingham degrees, teaches classes in English to students both from China and the UK. The introduction of a China campus came in a bid to internationalise the University of Nottingham’s image, which has also seen them setting up a base in Malaysia.

Students have also praised the campus, which in recent

years has seen many students from the UK campus’ going to Ningbo to study.

Goda Rabačiūté, who studied for a year at the campus said, “Obviously all places have pros and cons, but I really enjoyed my time at the China campus because you get a different feeling of community there.

“It’s great because you are forced to communicate with people outside of your

course and from different backgrounds, which isn’t always the case here at the University Park Campus because it’s so big.”

She said, “I got to know an extremely diverse group of people and we went to lectures together and went out together so in a way we became like a family.

“I don’t regret going to China, it gave me a taste of other cultures and I would

dents future projects.

The Alumni Fund was set up so former students can support current students by donating money.

The fund has been helping students at Nottingham Trent University for over ten years and as more courses join in, it will continue to do so.

Fashion Design student,

Maddie Levis said, “Something like this would really help our course, it would definitely be something I think, all of us would look into.”

Senior Lecturer Karen Bartlett alongside industry expert Mary Charlton put in the request for the funds which were accepted early this month. All fabrics in

the store are sorted for easy access and students also have access to books and examples of clothes for reference.

It takes approximately 15 weeks for a final piece to be finished and during this time, students are researching fabrics, history and experimenting with designs. One student, Kitty Hawkins, has been

Alumni fund helping NTU students through degree LUCY ACTON

Nottingham Trent Students studying Costume and Theatre Design courses are benefiting from a new way to raise money for their final collections.

An internal store has been set up - where you can buy stock from - after which the proceeds will help fund stu-

not swap that for anything. “ The campus has taken inspiration from the Nottingham-based campuses and features a number of buildings similar in appearance to those across the UK campuses.

For more information about studying abroad, visit the University of Nottingham’s website and follow the links to the China and Malaysia Campuses.

using the store to create the undergarment structure of a costume from the opera ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’. Lecturer Karen said, “The store has helped students meet deadlines as they can start making undergarments and build the structure for their costumes using the generic canvas in the store and then order the special top fabric independently, working within the design concept.”

There are 26 third year students due to graduate in 2014 and NTU are adamant that the store has been and will be invaluable in their progress.

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NTU Summer Recruitment Fair Wednesday 30 April 2014, 3 pm – 6 pm Newton Building, Level 0 Forum

With over 40 companies attending, don’t miss your chance to increase your employability prospects.

Organised by Nottingham Trent University’s Employability Team, this is an unmissable opportunity for all NTU students and graduates to meet and network with recruiters and HR professionals. It’s your chance to find out more about potential job offers, placements, and graduate / internship schemes. Employers attending this year’s fair include:

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Top tips to prepare for the NTU Recruitment Fair: We spoke with employers who shared some great ideas to help our students get the most out of recruitment fairs. Here’s what you can do to prepare: 1. Do your research This will enable you to have decent background knowledge and ask detailed questions – it’s not impressive when a student asks ‘what do you do?’.

Employers do remember who they’ve spoken to and what they’ve said.

2. Target employers that could most benefit you It will be busy, crowded and noisy, highlight the key employers that you would most like to talk to. Go to them first.

3. Dress appropriately You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression. Look smart and present yourself in a professional manner.

4. Don’t turn up for the freebies... be prepared Employers can spot freebie thieves from a mile off. Establish communication, be open, if employers want to talk to you, they want to work with you. Take a pen and paper to note down any relevant information. Also bring a few copies of your CV and personalised cover letter – it may help employers remember you.

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“Yeah, we had a Nandos!”

The Vamps talk about their first city visit BEN JOLLEY

I’m a third year student and really worried about what I’m going to do after I graduate!

I want to go travelling but worry I will never find a full time job.

What shall I do?

First of all if travelling is something you really want to do, I’d say go for it! You never know what adventures may happen and it might give you some clarity and open some doors on what you want to do next?

You don’t want to look back and have regrets, so travelling while you are young is probably a good option. In regards to careers there is Student Services in the SU, who are great and might be able to advise you further.

All throughout school I knew I was gay, but I never acted on my emotions or told anyone.

Since being at Trent I have found the confidence to come out to a few close friends but am yet to tell my parents. I’m in my first year and am scared how they will react.

Coming out can be scary and is a huge milestone in your life. It’s different for everyone and can only be done when you feel 100% ready.

Don’t tell your parents just because you think they should know, wait till you feel ready yourself and don’t let anyone pressure you! If you do feel it is time to come out to your parents I would firstly suggest doing it face to face (I came out to my Dad via email and it opens a whole lot of other questions!) You are their child and I’m sure they will support you, it may come as a shock so prepare yourself for their reaction but this is who you are and you should be proud of that!

Good luck!

British pop-rock band, The Vamps, who are made up of - lead vocalist and guitarist, Brad Simpson, guitarist, James McVey, bass guitarist, Connor Ball and drummer, Tristan Evans, are on course for their first number one single this weekend with Last Night.

Their debut single ‘Can We Dance’ reached the number two spot in the official charts.

And they have recently won The Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice award for the UK favourite breakthrough act.

Ben Jolley spoke to the witty lads backstage at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham before opening for The Wanted.

How have you spent your day in Nottingham?

Brad: “We had Nandos!”

Tristan: “Yeah, we went to Nando’s and then came here at around about 2pm.

Nottingham seems like a great city, we feel at home here. Obviously we didn’t have the time to explore the city as much as we would have liked to but there’s always the future.”

What can fans expect from the show tonight?

B: “A lot of energy. Tristan’s got a kit that lights up and James does a speech similar to the I Have A Dream speech.”

T: “Connor runs around a lot and Brad stage dives a couple of times.”

Is there anything strange on your tour bus?

ON THEIR ALBUM: ‘IT’S A CULMINATION OF OUR SOUND.’

T: “Just these three people.”

What’s it like touring with The Wanted and Elyar Fox? T: “Lovely, we kind of hung out with Elyar before we were all together.”

C: “Yeah, we’ve known him for quite a while.”

T: “We’ve known him for a couple of years now so it’s nice to be on the same tour with Elyar. The Wanted are cool guys, they’ve given us loads of words of wisdom.”

C: “A lot of wisdom.”

B: “They’ve been lovely to us.”

How would you describe your sound?

J: “Power-pop? Rock? A bit of everything really.”

What can fans expect from the new album?

B: “A lot of songs. It’s a 15 song album. or 18 if you get the deluxe which is available now on pre-order at all good stores.”

T: “We’ve been working on it for about three years now. It’s a culmination of our sound, its guitar driven but there’s also ballads on there.

It’s a rollercoaster.”

What’s your new single about?

J: “Last Night.”

C: “Good night, last night.”

T: “Last Night is about, just having fun, having a

Focused: Two members of the four-piece band that are ready to aim as high as possible blast, you know, living while we’re young. Honestly it’s about that. Being young and a teenager and having a carnival in a warehouse.”

What are your plans for the rest of the year?

B: “We’re heading out on our own headline tour.”

C: “We’ve got a show at Wembley Stadium.”

The Vamps debut album Meet the Vamps is released this month so check out their

website for more details.

Throughout the summer, they will be playing their fair share of festivals so if you have the time (and the money) go check out their schedule.

Russell Howard tickles Nottingham crowd DANIEL ROBBINS

The charismatic Russell Howard embraced the Capital FM Arena to provide a trademark set on his first tour for three years.

Starting by declaring Nottingham ‘the manboob capital’ with some help from a Twitter follower, he continued on in his jovial way to

create an incredible atmosphere.

Twitter hadn’t always been as nice to him though when he revealed he had been subject to a death threat, however, it wasn’t without its funny turn.

“I’m gonna rape you, I’m gonna murder you, and I’m gonna berry you,” was the nature of a threat from

a member of the EDL, something the 32-yearold could make light of due to the unfortunate spelling error.

He continued through his usual comedy subjects such as racism and threesomes giddily asking whether “If you sleep with a schizophrenic, does it count as a threesome?” , much to the crowds amusement.

Growing in confidence with each minute, the man behind the hit show ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’ was more than at home in front of the thousands of fans.

A break in between the two halves didn’t dampen the atmosphere as he continued to fill the venue with laughter before being mobbed

by autograph hunters and ‘selfie’ lovers at the end.

It was at the end though where he showed his serious side when talking about a little boy with cancer.

The boy in question had planned his own funeral with all guests having to go in costume, including Howard in a giant pink dildo from one of his

early sketches.

However, after beating the doctor’s predictions, the 14-year-old pulled through with Howard celebrating the moment in true style.

Cue a picture to end the set with the boy in the costume and the comedian stood next to him. A truly heartwarming ending to a great show.

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Comedian Jack Whitehall brings his Lion King obsession to the Capital FM Arena

Jack enters the arena on Segway NATALIE ROBINSON

Entering a packed arena on a Segway isn’t what you would normally expect from a comedian, but Jack Whitehall proved you don’t have to play it safe to make 10,000 people laugh when he entertained the Capital FM Arena.

The laughs were soon coming thick and fast as the self-confessed posh boy used anecdotes from his past and present performances to entertain the audience.

And as someone who has seen his past performances on TV, it’s safe to say his arena tour definitely doesn’t disappoint.

From the stories of restaurant faux-pas to the hilarious details of his love life, it’s no wonder Whitehall kept the audience laughing across both halves of the show, all whilst throwing in a few Nottingham references that everyone could relate to.

In and amongst the jokes came a more serious undertone about a recent doctors visit, but rest assured, Whitehall had the audience in stitches and you would be forgiven for being fooled by the serious introduction.

But it was his long-running obsession with Mufasa and the Lion King which saw the performance at its funniest.

Declaring to the audience

What Easter activities does your lovely city have this month LUCY ACTON

‘A FIVE STAR PERFORMANCE AND AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING, A MUST SEE SHOW.’ that ‘Mufasa was a king’ and that he ‘shouldn’t have died’ Whitehall showed his true talent when an audience member openly stated her dislike for the film and it was clear that this was just the start of his audience interaction, as later on a front row audience member bore the brunt of Whitehall’s whit as he mocked everything from his jumper to his sexuality.

Starting the second half with a t-shirt donning the phrase #prayfortheking, it’s clear that Whitehall knows how to make a joke last, and while his obsession with the Lion King proved a bit much at times, anyone who can prance around in a lion onesie while keeping their credibility deserves a warm response.

But the real laughs came when the 25-year-old pushed the boundaries with his reference to the Oscar Pistorius trial.

Whitehall makes it easy to laugh out loud in the way he so effortlessly lets you in to his inner-most thoughts.

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Funny: Whitehall was at his best when performing and entering the scene on a Segway his past at a boarding school and his mother’s advice on how to beat the bullies with poetry, it’s clear Whitehall has always known his talent for comedy, though his refreshing attitude makes you believe this is not the case.

A five star performance and an unforgettable evening, definitely a must see show!

Once you’ve eaten your ninth Easter egg and stolen all the others from younger siblings after yet another Easter egg hunt, you may be looking for something to do. Fear not, Nottingham, as usual, has lots going on over Easter.

Whether you are after family fun, fine dining or an alternative way to spend Easter, you will find it somewhere in and around the city.

For creative kids there are a range of crafty events at venues all over the county including egg decorating at Wollaton Hall and building a miniature spring garden at Nottingham Contemporary.

And if you fancy getting your hands dirty in the most delectable way, then why not book yourself onto a chocolate-making workshop with Somersby’s master chocolatiers.

But if you crave a true break from tradition then head to Sherwood Forest where Adrenalin Jungle will help you celebrate the occasion in style with a 4x4 off-roading day.

Friday 18th April – Visit the Jongleurs Comedy Club in Nottingham. You won’t miss out on a top night with great comedians and after a party in Oceana.

Saturday 19th April – Take the Nottingham Ghost Walk.

Dare you take your family and friends?!

Sunday 20th April – Head to the Riverbank bar and kitchen in Nottingham where a pop up Ibiza party is taking place. World class DJ’s, fine food, great terraces and amazing crowds.

Now there is no excuse to be bored this Easter.

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McBusted come calling Need For filmREVIEW LUCY ACTON

Speed

Ever since ‘Fast and Furious’ hit our screens, car action films have been quite the rage.

Not usually one for action thrillers, I went along to see this film with slumped shoulders, dragging my feet. I much prefer girly chick flicks or comedies but have to say I was pleasantly surprised.

Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul impresses all in this backstreet race thriller. An underground street racer and car mechanic owns a garage filled with high end cars and when his best friend is killed in a race, he finds himself in a mucky situation with his arrogant business partner.

The next step is revenge and we all know this isn’t going to go smoothly. A great film, although confusing at some points but nevertheless having you on the edge of your seat throughout.

It was so tense I didn’t even eat the whole tub of popcorn.

Shocking! The addition of a helicopter and the chance to watch it in 3D really impressed me, I have to say.

Adapted from the hugely successful video game series, director Scott Waugh has done a relentlessly good job in this mayhem packed action movie.

One criticism is that the racing scenes are the parts that grab your attention and there aren’t enough of them however it’s still a good piece of work.

Praised as having roots of traditionally iconic American car culture movies, this is definitely a film to watch if you enjoy this genre. 3/5 stars for me.

EofE are heading on a big summer “THE FACT THAT THE GUYS FROM MCBUSTED LIKE OUR STUFF IS MIND BLOWING” DANIEL ROBBINS

Determined: The band are aiming to make the most of their amazing chance to support the Superband McBusted

For one tour only, pop rock bands Busted and McFly have combined to create the ‘Superband’ McBusted – making this the most highly anticipated tour of the year.

With such high expectations for McBusted, support act EofE have a big set of shoes to fill and we caught up with lead guitarist Dan Bremner to see what the opportunity means for the band.

1. How big will this summer be for the band after the announcement?

We are about to have to the best seven weeks of our life.

What we have to do is make sure we have an impact, and use it to launch our career.

2. A year after forming how special is it to be trusted by McBusted to be the support band?

We have all been working very hard so to have this

opportunity is immense.

The fact that the guys from McBusted liked our stuff enough to give this chance is mind blowing! We won’t let them down.

3. What do you expect playing in front of thousands at these venues to be like?

Awesome and scary: equal measure. We have always delivered a great show whatever venue we’ve played in, no matter how many people have been there. But the bigger the crowd, the bigger the atmosphere and well, we just get better and better so hopefully these shows will be off the chart.

4. How much do both McFly and Busted mean to the band?

We’ve grown up with them and we all loved the pure energy of Busted! Those

guys killed it and looked like they were having so much fun in their videos. McFly are awesome, from the opening riff of ‘Five Colours In Her Hair’ we were hooked – incredible song writers.

5. Which venue are you looking forward to playing most?

That’s a real tough one as we are psyched to be playing them all – but I guess if we had to pick three it would be Birmingham LG arena as it’s mine Luke and Tom’s hometown, Newcastle for Nicky’s hometown and then of course the O2 London. It’s THE venue!

6. How would you describe your music?

Our music has been described as the perfect crossover rock – we try and attract a whole diverse audience. I think that

because we have various influences we bring a wide range of elements to each track. There’s a lot of rock, a bit of pop, a hint of blues and twist of RnB – so hopefully something for everyone.

7. Why did you decide to form the band a year ago and what would you be doing if you weren’t doing this?

There had been many band line ups with me and Luke in school and outside that didn’t really go anywhere.

Tom was in band with some friends from his school and I met Tom through our girlfriends. I ended up jamming with Toms band and even played bass when Toms band needed a bass player. After this, Tom and I started jamming and ‘Audio Disease’ was formed, and Luke joined after 5 months.

During mid-2013 me, Tom and Luke decided to go full time and formed EofE which led to us trialling a couple of drummers until we found Nicky and EofE were complete.

8. Are you looking to emulate McBusted in their success and what do you hope will come from this opportunity?

Absolutely they are respected and very successful and we would be happy to follow in their footsteps. We want to utilise this tour to get our music out there and show the UK what we can do. It’s a massive opportunity to build our fan base and we’ll be giving it our all.

McBusted and EofE will be playing at the Capital FM Arena on the April 29th and May 20th.

From the new kids on the block to the band on their last tour

Vamps demonstrated their pop with a rockier live edge prowess.

Skinny jeans and floppy hair in check, Brad led ‘the next One Direction’ to steal the show with their catchy pop singles, Can We Dance, Wild Heart along and Last Night which is set to give them their first number one.

While The Vamps announced a return to Nottingham on their headline tour, The Wanted bowed out as thousands of sobbing, heartbroken mum’s and young girls watched the end of an era, – similar to Take That’s ’96 split.

After ten, top-ten single’s and three albums, since forming in 2009, they performed the majority of their back catalog with everyone in the arena stood on their feet, singing along throughout Gold Forever and Show Me Love (America).

Pyrotechnics and raised level platforms benefited the otherwise minimal dance routines and forgettable album ‘fillers’ although the hits, I Found You, Walks Like Rhianna and Chasing The Sun remained catchy pop tracks.

Each band member, individually thanked the fans throughout the near two

hour show, ensuring their devotee’s that, “this is not the end.”

Near the set’s close, a teary Max George, showed his softer side, struggling to sing chart smash, Glad You Came after the band told the crowd that, “no one is to blame, it’s not our choice and we will try to come back to Nottingham.”

While their Wikipedia page states they are taking a ‘hiatus’, working on ‘solo endeavors’, the tabloid rumour mill implies that they have been dropped by their record label, after their final album, Word of Mouth flopped in the UK Album

Chart.

Perhaps the nail in The Wanted’s coffin, was that their final single, Glow In The Dark, didn’t even scratch the surface of the Top 40, coming in at a devastating #177. Just a sign of the times? Quite possibly an indication of their apparent irrelevancy in 2014 to the new era of EDM and house tracks topping the chart and dominating Radio One playlists.

Give it a few years and they will surely be preparing a comeback to storm the charts again and win the hearts of all their adoring fans once again.

REVIEW: The Wanted & The Vamps BEN JOLLEY

An emotional farewell of pop-sing-alongs sent The Wanted out on a high at the Capital FM Arena, during their ‘final ever UK performance’, passing their boy-band crown down to hotly-tipped, new kids on the block, The Vamps.

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Never miss a decent night out again with your monthly event calendar April 14th - May 15th 2014 Monday14th

Tuesday15th

TFIM (Nottingham University Student Night) @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am

Kiss Kiss (Nottingham Trent Student Night) @ Oceana – 10pm – 3am

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

C U Next Tuesday @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late

University of Nottingham Student Night @ Coco Tang - 8pm – Late Dirty Mondays @ The Forum – 10:30 – 03:00

Friday18th Bopp @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late Love Shack @ Rock City – 10pm – 3am Ditto @ The Forum – 11:30pm – 3:30am (2-4-1 on all bombs!)

The Point @ Clifton Campus – 9:30pm – 2:30am Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Fuck Hip Hop @ The Market Bar – 9:30pm – 3:30am

Wednesday16th First Base @ City SU – 7:30 – 10:30 Wednesdays @ Ocean – 10pm – Late Nottingham Trent Student Night @ Coco Tang – 8pm – Late Crisis @ Rock City – 10pm – Late

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Live performance from Crookes @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Live performance from Opie Dieno @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Saturday19th Oceana Rocks @ Oceana – 10pm – 3:30am Aces @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late Back to Mine @ The Market thems) @ Rock City – From 10pm Highest Sound System @ Bodega – 11pm – 4am Climax @ The Level (City SU) – 10pm – 3am

Sunday20th Join the Industry @ Pandora’s Box Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late The Super Mega Quiz @ The Loft (City SU) and The Point (Clifton SU) – 8pm – 11pm

Thursday17th Quid’s In @ City SU and Clifton SU – 8pm – 10:30 Tuned @ Rock City – 10:30 – 3am 4Play @ The Forum – 9:30pm – Late Gold Teeth @ Bodega – 11pm – 3:30am Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Monday21st TFIM (Nottingham University Student Night) @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am University of Nottingham Student Night @ Coco Tang - 8pm – Late Dirty Mondays @ The Forum – 10:30 – 03:00 Live performance from Ben Watt with Bernard Butler @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Our recommendation: Events not to miss this month Venue: Capital FM Arena Nottingham Name: Katy Perry Ticket cost: £55 Date: 11th May 2014

Venue: Pandora’s Box Name: No Added Sugar Ticket cost: £5 (Free guest list before 11pm) Date: Every Thursday Tuesday22nd

Wednesday23rd

Thursday24th

Kiss Kiss (Nottingham Trent Student Night) @ Oceana – 10pm – 3am

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Tuned @ Rock City – 10:30 – 3am

C U Next Tuesday @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late

First Base @ City SU – 7:30 – 10:30

4Play @ The Forum – 9:30pm – Late

Wednesdays @ Ocean – 10pm – Late

Gold Teeth @ Bodega – 11pm – 3:30am

Fuck Hip Hop @ The Market Bar – 9:30pm – 3:30am Live performance from Blood Red Shoes @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Saturday26th Aces @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late Back to Mine @ The Market Bar – 9pm – 4am Hey Hey Hey (Alternative Anthems) @ Rock City – From 10pm House/Pop/RnB/EDM @ The Forum SoulBuggin’ @ Bodega – 11pm – 3am Climax @ The Level (City SU) – 10pm – 3am

Nottingham Trent Student Night @ Coco Tang – 8pm – Late

Red Bar and Lounge - 7pm - late

Crisis @ Rock City – 10pm – Late

Join the Industry @ Pandora’s Box Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late The Super Mega Quiz @ The Loft (City SU) and The Point (Clifton SU) – 8pm – 11pm Live performance from Woman’s Hour @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

We Love the 90’s @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am Bopp @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late Love Shack @ Rock City – 10pm – 3am Ditto @ The Forum – 11:30pm – 3:30am (2-4-1 on all bombs!)

Live performance from Micah P Hinson @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Live performance from Jonwayne @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Sunday27th

Friday25th

Monday28th

Tuesday29th

TFIM (Nottingham University Student Night) @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am

C U Next Tuesday @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Fuck Hip Hop @ The Market Bar – 9:30pm – 3:30am

Dirty Mondays @ The Forum – 10:30 – 03:00 Live performance from Matthew & The Atlas @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Red Bar and Lounge - 7pm - late Live performance from Marmozets @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

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Join the Industry @ Pandora’s Box Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late The Super Mega Quiz @ The Loft (City SU) and The Point (Clifton SU) – 8pm – 11pm

We Love the 90’s @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am

Back to Mine @ The Market Bar – 9pm – 4am

Gold Teeth @ Bodega – 11pm – 3:30am

Love Shack @ Rock City – 10pm – 3am

Hey Hey Hey (Alternative Anthems) @ Rock City – From 10pm The Pop Confessional @ Bodega – 11pm – 3am

Live performance from Sons & Lovers @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Ditto @ The Forum – 11:30pm – 3:30am (2-4-1 on all bombs!)

The Point @ Clifton Campus – 9:30pm – 2:30am Live performance from Jungle @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Monday5th TFIM (Nottingham University Student Night) @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am

Kiss Kiss (Nottingham Trent Student Night) @ Oceana – 10pm – 3am

University of Nottingham Student Night @ Coco Tang - 8pm – Late

C U Next Tuesday @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late

Dirty Mondays @ The Forum – 10:30 – 03:00

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Thursday8th

Fuck Hip Hop @ The Market Bar – 9:30pm – 3:30am

Friday9th

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Bopp @ Pandora’s Box – 10pm – Late

Tuned @ Rock City – 10:30 – 3am

Ditto @ The Forum – 11:30pm – 3:30am (2-4-1 on all bombs!)

Gold Teeth @ Bodega – 11pm – 3:30am

Monday12th

Live performance from Bear’s Den @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Tuesday13th

TFIM (Nottingham University Student Night) @ Oceana - 10pm – 3am

Kiss Kiss (Nottingham Trent Student Night) @ Oceana - 10pm- 3pm

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

C U Next Tuesday @ Pandora’s Box - 10pm - late

Dirty Mondays @ The Forum – 10:30 – 03:00 Live performance from Albert Hammond Junior @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Fuck Hip Hop @ The Market Bar - 9.30pm

Live performance from Blood Ceremony @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Tuesday6th

Venue: Capital FM Arena Nottingham Name: McBusted Ticket cost: £44 Date: 29th April 2014

4Play @ The Forum – 9:30pm – Late

Saturday3rd

Quid’s In @ City SU and Clifton SU – 8pm – 10:30

Live performance from Ben Ottewell @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

Sunday4th

Friday2nd

Wednesday7th Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late Wednesdays @ Ocean – 10pm – Late Nottingham Trent Student Night @ Coco Tang – 8pm – Late Sugar Ape @ Bodega 11pm-3am

Venue: The Bodega Name: Gold Teeth Ticket cost: £5 Date: Every Thursday Saturday10th Hey Hey Hey (Alternative Anthems) @ Rock City – From 10pm The Pop Confessional @ Bodega – 11pm – 3am Saturday Night Comedy @ Just the Tonic Comedy Club – From 8pm

Wednesday14th

Sunday11th Join the Industry @ Pandora’s Box Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late The Super Mega Quiz @ The Loft (City SU) and The Point (Clifton SU) – 8pm – 11pm

Thursday15th

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

Red Bar and Lounge – 7pm – Late

First Base @ City SU 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Tuned @ Rock City - 10.30pm - 3am

Wednesdays @ Ocean - 10pm - Late Nottingham Trent Student Night @ Coco Tang 8pm - late Crisis @ Rock City - 10pm - Late

4Play @ The Forum - 9.30pm - Late Gold Teeth @ Bodega 11pm - 3.30 am Live performance from Bo Ningen @ Bodega - Doors open 7pm

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This summer, chunky jewellery will become your new best friend

Statement necklaces: is it the next big trend?

LAUREN LEE Every girl knows that the key to complete an outfit is to accessorise. - may it be a simple necklace or wearing a red belt to compliment that dress you’ve been dying to wear.

Lucky for us, this year’s biggest accessories trend is most definitely the statement necklace - the chunkier and bolder the better.

The statement necklace was a very popular trend during London and Paris fashion week with big designers such as Fendi (who incorpotated feathers into their necklaces), Balenciaga and Lanvin.

Many people struggle to use accessories and try to keep their outfit clean and simple - but this is a trend that is easy to incorporate into your wardrobe; instantly change a plain, everyday outfit into something a bit more on trend.

For example, think of an outfit made up of a plain white shirt with your favourite jeans - without a

Meg’s guide on fklfj how to dress for unpredictable fdjsklf MEGAN FELSING

Bold: Make a statement without breaking the bank with this £4 necklace from Primark every outfit, After browsing the internet, I came across a beautiful necklace from New Look.

The necklace, which has a beautiful pastel pink roped chain teamed up with

pink stones, is perfect for completing any pastel outfit or it can be teamed on a more casual outfit to set it bang on trend.

At £20, the necklace is a little bit steep but because of

its versatility, I think it is well worth the investment.

Don’t know where to start? Heavy gold chains can be easily worn with most everyday outfits.

Dare to try something new!

not need a thick jumper to keep us warm. Any thick jumpers can be safely put away for next year, although thin cotton jumpers should always be kept for those pesky April shower days.

Bikinis/Swimwear: It’s time to delve deep into the bottom of your wardrobe and find out your gorgeous swimwear. For many, summer can only mean one thing: beach holidays. Why leave it until last minute? We all know how unpredictable British weather can be a

bikini tops may become an essential if you want to tan.

Dresses: As summer approaches and the weather gets warmer; we all know that dresses become shorter and a lot more lightweight. Ditch the heavy knitted dresses and opt for a floral number. With 60’s dresses coming back into fashion, they make the perfect summer dress. Their floral prints and vibrant colours shout summer and I would recommend investing in a few of these.

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‘Staple accessories can be easily added into your everyday wardrobe’ necklace, it’s very casual and somewhat thrown together.

However, wear an amazing gold chain and it’s been upped to something with a little more ooft.

Retailer’s Primark have an amazing selection of statement necklaces this season – ranging from tribal necklaces to heavily embellished chains. I think a tribal necklace screams holiday - the Aztec feel would be perfect teamed up with a black maxi/midi dress whilst you are enjoying your holidays.

What’s more, Primark prides itself in its affordability - meaning it won’t hit the purse too hard if you purchase a few pieces.

However, if you don’t mind splashing the cash Topshop and Zara have a huge selection of necklaces to suit

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It’s finally that time of year; spring is in full swing and the temperatures are slowly rising.

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Okay, so getting ready to go out is already a major issue for every woman, in every country, in every universe. Except for maybe Beyonce.

It’s a difficult process already. What, with having to choose an outfit both suitable for the prospective location and company plus the never ending heels or flats debate.

Throw in unpredictable English weather and it feels like you might as well cancel all social engagements for the foreseeable future.

So, with this factor thrown into the mix, we need to be strong and emotionally prepared for the task ahead. The task to avoid hypothermia whilst remaining elegant and gorgeous. Let’s go!

A fitted dress, in my eyes, is the best option for a night out. It’s elegant, sexy and sophisticated all in one. Check trusty Zara out for some gorgeous midi dresses that cover you up but show off that bod in a ladylike fashion.

Jumpsuits will be your life savers in this weather and there is no better place to find one than Missguided. They will keep you cosy and comfy but if you select one with a cheeky deep V-neck, it will keep it looking less daytime/inmate uniform material and more clubbing chic.

Lastly, a blazer will do wonders. Lightweight and stylish, they make an outfit, especially when you need a bit of weather protection. The staples are white and black, head to H&M - cheap and cheerful, my friends.

My last nugget of advice would be to join the big clutch brigade, not only because they’re trendy but because they will fit a little £1 umbrella for those horrible taxi waits.

Finally, I’m sorry boys, but there isn’t any advice in here for you because, let’s be honest, even if you were deep in the Antarctic, you’d still wear a t-shirt and jeans.

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Easter means only one thing: chocolate, eggs and lots of cakes!

Chocolate birds nests EMILY OAKDEN

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hocolate nests are a quick, simple and cheap option as a tasty Easter treat. An absolute must for Easter these cakes can be shared with family and friends, or if you’re a little more selfish, save them all for yourself… we won’t judge!

Ingredient’s (makes 12 nests): • 300g Milk Chocolate • 1 pack of Mini Eggs • Around 300g Cornflakes Method: • Break up the chocolate into pieces and place in a glass bowl over a pan of boiling water, ensuring that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.

• Slowly melt the chocolate until smooth and glossy and transfer to a larger bowl.

• Add the cornflakes a little at a time and mix until incorporated. Carry on adding the cornflakes until they are fully incorporated into the mixture.

• Line a cake tin with paper cases. Then, using a spoon, take a little of the chocolate and cornflake mixture and transfer into paper cases.

• Use the Mini Eggs to decorate the top creating the impression of a nest and then place in the fridge to firm up.

Place in a plastic container and store in a dry cool place for up to a week. Tweet me photos of your own attempts @TheUniPaper

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A QUICK AND EASY TREAT THAT ALL THE FAMILY WILL LOVE! Eggtastic: the perfect sweet snack that will win over all your flatmates and family

The perfect barbeque MATT LONG After a seemingly neverending winter, it’s been a long overdue wait for some cheerier weather and a reason to replace jeans and a jumper for shorts and a t-shirt.

In typical British fashion, the appearance of a mild spring has prompted many premature barbeques and an effortless transition from cups of tea to an alcoholic beverage.

Barbeques can be as last minute as you want, and retail stores nationwide accommodate for this.

Perhaps you’re with your mates and after several ice cold alcoholic beverages fancy a quick slap up barbeque lunch.

No problem – any local supermarket or convenience store will have stocked up on disposable barbeques which cost no more than a fiver.

Pretty ideal if your student loan is beginning to dry up.

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Summertime: Nothing screams summer more than a decent barbeque with friends to accommodate, may I you can make it as cheap it up a bit and even throw a suggest a build-your-own or as expensive as you like. bowl of spicy rice in for good brick barbeque? Recently, my Keep it simple with the measure if you’re feeling really product design housemate standard burger and hot adventurous. All of these put his skills into practice and dog combination, or if your ingredients can be found at knocked up a decent hand- inner chef is up for a bit of a any local supermarket for a built barbeque. It can be used challenge then push the boat student-friendly, affordable multiple times and is easy to out with some chicken kebabs price.

Finally, what would dismantle when the summer or minted lamb chops.

Try lightly barbequing some complete a barbeque better draws to a close.

When it comes to food, peppers and onions to mix than a few beers?

Restaurant of the month ABBY MCHALE

After living in Nottingham for just over 18 months now, it’s not often that I find myself walking around the city centre and stumbling across an independent restaurant. However, Marrakesh is one of the exceptions.

This Moroccan/ Lebanese restaurant situated on chapel bar is one of the few independently run places to eat in the city. Walking into

the restaurant is like stepping into Morocco – you are met by a deep rich orange and purple colour scheme, incense is burning and some tables have fabric above them to create a sultry atmosphere.

Looking through the menu you will see lots of Moroccan and Lebanese flavours plus traditional dishes such as Moroccan lamb, couscous and tagines.

Vegetarian dishes are

also available and the menu is one of the biggest I have ever come across.

If you’re spoilt for choice, the restaurant offers a range of set menus to choose from with prices starting from around £15 per person. The dishes are full of flavour and you will certainly taste the flavours of Morocco and are even given a complimentary traditional tea to finish off your meal.

Living away from home has loads of benefits.

There’s nobody telling you what to do combined with that great sense of independence as you make your own way in the world.

However, in next to no time the sobering reality of having to cook for yourself sets in. If like me, you have zero culinary skills or just can’t be bothered, here are a few ways to wriggle out of cooking.

Group Meals: One way to get around having to cook for yourself is to suggest having big meals cooked collectively with your housemates. This is a nice idea as who doesn’t like sitting down together to share a dish? Cue clever strategy because as soon as your friends realise how useless you are in the kitchen, they’ll step in.

Sneaky!

Haggling: This is my personal method of avoiding having to faff around with pots and pans. If you’re a dab-hand at ironing or cleaning or just have something to bring to the table then you can exchange this skill for meals. “If you make me dinner tonight I’ll tidy up the living room” is a classic one liner which will have you tucking into something edible in no time.

Takeaways: If you can spare a few quid to feed yourself, a takeway is a perfect option for lazy cooks.

Luckily, Nottingham is not short of a few takeaways and if you are feeling extremely lazy, you can order online from JustEat. co.uk. Quality food delivered straight to your door? Sold.

If all else fails and you need a back-up, you can opt for the dreaded microwavable readymeal, but this should be avoided at all costs unless you have a particular hankering for meat that tastes like plastic.

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The perfect seafood appetiser: why crab mille feuille should be your next starter ASHLEY ROLFE

Simplistic: Follow our guide to take yourself to food heaven and away from bland meals

A quality Indian restaurant DANIEL ROBBINS Ever fancied using your hour breaks at University to visit a quality Indian restaurant just on the doorstep? If not then why not start this month.

Mogal-E-Azam is situated just seconds away from the city campus and provides you with food to cater for every taste pallet.

Founded in 1974, the family-run restaurant was one of the first authentic Indian restaurants to make Nottingham their home.

They still remain that same authentic place compared to the other Indian restaurants in and around the city giving you the true dining experience.

Owner Asab Sheikh of Bangladeshi heritage, revealed that their long history in Nottingham is

something that makes him and his family proud.

“Our family moved over here in the 70’s and my brother saw this spot and purchased the space and made our restaurant,” Asab said.

“We were here before the Theatre Royal and the hotel round the corner so we are well established in the city.”

The restaurant has seen some prestigious guests eat their food over the years as performers from the Theatre Royal flocked to the prestigious venue.

Asab also revealed that his family are in the best position to provide the food that they know their customers love.

“Most people don’t know this but 90% of Indian

restaurants are owned by Bangladeshi natives,” Asab said.

“We feel like the people who came over first and helped popularise curry in Britain and having done it for nearly 40 years we know what it takes to keep the customer happy.”

With the ability to have a private banqueting room for up to 150 people at your service, why not go there for a birthday meal and take along your friends?

It gets even better for students too as there is a 10% discount for students with a valid N.U.S card. Go on, give it a try you won’t be disappointed as you are treated to traditional Indian food in a brilliant setting.

Traditional: The family-run restaurant that has been around for decades

Crab, a fantastic clean and rich flavour. Crabs are absolutely fantastic creatures, they are crustaceans that live in the thousands within our seas, we would be doing ourselves a favour if we started eating more crab.

This fantastically easy recipe will show you how to make a simple dish without damaging the fragile flavour of the crab meat, there is endless possibilities with crab it can be used in a delicious ‘risotto’ it can be used to make a ‘terrine’ it can be devised to go into a light summer salad, literally the possibilities are endless with the incredible delicate meat.

I am introducing you to a simple and tasty starter which can be knocked up in minutes, it is incredibly healthy and appetising.

Here’s the recipe!

‘A simple and tasty starter which can be knocked up in minutes’ Crab Mille Feuille Ingredient’s:

• 100g White crab meat • 100g Brown crab meat • Lemon juice (to taste) • Handful of fresh dill (again, to taste) • Filo pastry (cut into circles) • Salt • 1 Cucumber (sliced using a peeler) • 1 Tomato (cut into small cubes, de-seeded) • Small handful of rocket leaves • Olive oil mixed with lemon juice (for light salad dressing)

Method: 1). Firstly start by placing your filo pastry into a frying pan with a little oil, cook the filo pastry until just golden

and crisp, then remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper.

2). For the crab place into a mixing bowl and add some freshly dill and lemon juice then season with salt, to taste.

3). Now place the filo discs onto the plate and place some crab meat on top of the filo discs (make sure not to press too hard otherwise you might break them) and stack until you have used three filo discs.

4). Now place the salad into a clean bowl and dress with the ‘lemon oil’ very lightly, once dressed place onto the plate alongside the Millle Feuille.

5). Enjoy this very simple and fresh starter.

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France at a glance: Eiffel Tower, the Mona Lisa and the Louvre.

Destination of the month: Why Paris is a must

Monmartre which has rooms from £24, and is just on the outskirts of Paris conveniently by a Metro underground station.

But it’s not all about the room – Paris is about culture, and it’s packed full of sights to see, galleries to explore and hidden gems that cost next to nothing to do.

If you like art, then you should head to the Louvre, it’s home to some of the greatest paintings in the world, including the famous Mona Lisa, and it’s free to get in for EU citizens.

Or if art isn’t your style, and you prefer things a little more gothic, then hidden underneath the streets is the catacombs – where the skulls of more than six

travelTIPS LAUREN LEE

RYAN JOHNS It’s spring and Paris is blossoming, but there’s far more to the city than the Eiffel tower, and eating frogs legs, we look at what else there is to do in Paris on a student budget.

First of all, we need to actually get to Paris and back! Megabus offer some dirt cheap coach seats, admittedly the seats aren’t the most comfortable and the journey is long, but you could be paying around £30 return to Paris. But, if you prefer to fly, flights are available from around £45 one way.

Now, we’ve arrived we need somewhere to stay look online for hostels, and book well in advance.

My suggestion is Le Regent

Iconic: One of the amazing sights that Paris has to offer

million people have laid since the 18th century, it costs €4 (£3.30) to get in, and provides an education into the gory French revolution.

But just before you leave for home, don’t forget to visit the

Champs-Élysées, which is the French equivalent to Oxford Street, and is where you’ll find all your souvenirs.

Top tips: Book early, take a travel guide and get a free NHS EHIC card for health insurance.

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For many, summer means only one thing: an alcohol fuelled holiday.

As students, we love nothing more than the thought of going abroad, sunbathing and partying until the sun comes up.

However, going abroad is not always cheap and problems can arise.

Once abroad, students may face the difficult decision of choosing food over alcohol, which can lead to a very unhappy student.

This however, can be prevented by choosing an all-inclusive holiday - which includes all meals and drinks are included when you pay for the hotel.

Many people can be put off of the idea because it can mean spending an extra fifty pounds or so on a holiday – but it really is the wiser option.

So what would you prefer: limitless drinks or a budgeted holiday?

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Ocean: dressing up on a tight budget GEORGIA FARQUHARSON

One thing that you will find at university is that you will go out in fancy dress more often than you do normal clothes.

The weekly tradition of ‘Ocean Devotion’ will capture the students of Nottingham at some point over their three years here and with a new theme each week, it can become quite an expensive habit.

However, don’t let cost put you off; a tight budget is not worth missing Ocean for!

Here are some top tips on how to create fancy dress on a budget; including recycling, getting creative and making do.

With over 50,000 students at Trent and Nottingham combined, one of your friends is bound to have what you need for just about every possible theme – so don’t be afraid to put out a Facebook plea.

If you have previously done a similar theme, get creative and adapt. As they did in the war, it’s time to ‘make do and mend.’ A banana/bumble bee and Minnie Mouse/ladybird are just a few examples of transferable fancy dress outfits.

In keeping with the ‘make do and mend’ theme, why not make fancy dress out of

Versatile: This banana costume could easily become a bumblebee with a little bit of work your own clothes? It doesn’t always have to mean a trip to Luvyababes. If you have a pair of jeans that you were planning on throwing out–don’t . They could make

a great pair of shorts! You could take it one step further and spray-painting them a different colour. A spare pair of tights can come in really handy too!

have to be prepared to put the hours in!

If all else fails, Charity shops can harbour many a gem for fancy dress and are extremely affordable.

App of the month: getting your fashion fix GRACE COYNE

Stylefinder: The perfect app for fashion lovers

If all else fails, buying fabric from the market can be a cheaper alternative than purchasing a full blown outfit.

There are so many ways to keep the cost down, but you

Everyone understands the frustration of seeing someone pass you by wearing an amazing outfit – but being too embarrassed to stop and ask where they bought it, just in case you look like a crazy stalker.

Well fear no more, the latest fashion app ‘ASAP54’ works as a combined social media site allowing you to search for a desired item by uploading a photo of it.

So remember that girl with the fabulous pair of shoes that

you know would look amazing with that dress or amongst your other pairs? Well it’s just become a whole lot simpler to find them. Just quickly sneak a photo of them and upload it.

Within seconds, it scans the web and identifies where you can buy it! Now isn’t that the answer to all your prayers?

The app – which is available for download from the apple store – even suggests alternative or similar clothes to the ones you are searching for if they can’t find an exact match.

So there is no need for bracing the cold English outdoors when you’re searching for the perfect outfit, simply log on and let ‘ASAP54’ use its digital recognition technology to find an outfit for you.

To top this app off, it is entirely free and rumour has it that high-flying fashion model Cara Delevigne is already swearing by it. The app has been described by many as the, ‘Shazam of fashion’ and we all know how fantastic Shazam is, so why not give it a try!

topBOOK “The Virgin University Survival Guide” CASSANDRA SHIPLEY

A humorous read with several home truths and useful tips, this book would make an ideal gift for someone about to leave for university or someone who has got there and has no idea what they’re doing!

You could even buy it for yourself if you feel nervous or are not sure about certain things.

People have rated this book well on Amazon and found it to be invaluable when leaving home for the first time. There are sections on housing, ‘hedonism’ and even those horrible things we all hate – student loans.

Although there is clearly a comical aspect to this book, it is completely full of very useful tips to make the most out of university life, whatever you like to do in you spare time are how you like to get your work done.

It successfully takes a no-nonsense approach to serious issues but adds lighter comments to remind students that although university is important to get you a degree, you should also enjoy yourself along the way. It will likely help with the organisation of moving to university and how to keep yourself organised once you get here, some students have even said it should be given out at Fresher’s Fairs!

Despite some of the information being out of date – such as university fees and how they get paid now – overall it seems like this book is a bible for students and should be purchased and read if you feel a little uneasy about anything at university.

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The Entrepreneur: the man behind flappy bird DARCIE CHAMBERS Dong Nguyen was a quiet 28-year-old who lived with his parents in Hanoi, Vietnam, and had a day job programming location devices for taxis.

One weekend he decided to make a mobile game; simple but challenging, in the spirit of the Nintendo games he grew up playing.

The object was to fly a bug-eyed, biglipped, bloated bird between a series of green vertical pipes.

The quicker a player tapped the screen, the higher the bird would flap.

He called it Flappy Bird.

Flappy Bird went live on the iOS App Store back in May last year, but with around 5,000 new apps

going online every month, the game was lost in the mix and seemed like a bust – until, eight months later, when it turned into an overnight sensation.

When the game went viral download figures topped a staggering 50 million, and at its height of popularity, Nguyen was reportedly earning over £30,000 a day from advertising – even

Mark Zuckerberg didn’t become so rich so fast.

Nguyen shocked everyone in February when he announced that he would be removing the game from app stores.

Overcome with guilt over what he considered to be its addictive nature he claimed that its popularity was ruining his ‘simple life’.

However, is the original

Flappy bird destined to flap and die another day? Nyugen had all but disappeared since the game’s demise, until earlier this month when his announcement, over Twitter, that the game will be downloadable again soon and came pretty much out of the blue – although he won’t say when.

Food and drink: student deals to feed you until the end of the week CASSANDRA SHIPLEY

Students aren’t the richest of people so here’s one deal a day to keep you from flittering all your money away!

Monday: The Slug and Lettuce - There’s 50% off food all day every Monday here and the food is delicious!

They also do cocktails which are 2-4-1 all day every day! I recommend you book a table though as it tends to get super busy.

Tuesday: Spanky Van Dykes - If you haven’t taken advantage of the 2-4-1 burger deal at Spanky’s then you definitely should! They also have burgers to suit vegetarians so there’s no excuse! It’s a really nice atmosphere to chill with your friends and listen to lots of different music. They also hold a craft club on Tuesdays starting at 8pm.

Wednesday: Coco Tang Wednesday night is student night in Coco Tang meaning all cocktails are under £4

each! With free entry it’s a great way to spend your night with some amazing flavours and something new to try each time. They also do student nights on Mondays!

Thursday: Oceana or Rock City – Both clubs offer 2-4-1 drinks on Thursday nights, dependant on your music tastes you may prefer one over the other but we’re spoilt for choice with great deals in both places!

Friday: The Ropewalk – 2-4-1 cocktails on a Friday night is sure to get every student ready for the weekend!

The Ropewalk is student friendly, has a TV for sports and even hosts a pub quiz on Sunday Nights. They also do 2-4-1 puddings all day every day, yummy!

Also don’t forget to take up the deals here at Trent, £2.95 for a sandwich, drink and crisps or pizza, wedges and a drink every day. You don’t have to go far to find a good deal here!

Affordable: Spanky Van Dykes offers 2-4-1 on their burger meals every Thursday

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How to make your money last through the final term

DARCIE CHAMBERS Although receiving your student loan may seem all well and good, the most difficult challenge student’s face is making sure that money doesn’t run dry by the end of the term.

Putting pen to paper and writing down every expense across the course of a week can prove more helpful than you initially think when it comes to saving a few extra pennies. Not only will it help identify where exactly your money is going, it will more likely than not, leave alarm bells ringing on those problem areas that are eating away at your budget too.

Planning meals in advance and preparing food at home is one of the simplest ways to cut down expenditures.

Make your own sandwiches, refill your water bottle, or even nick your granny’s flask and make your own coffee for lectures.

By now, we all know that beans sadly don’t always means Heinz, but there’s more to savvy supermarket shopping than just living off Tesco value products.

Freezer food is nearly always cheaper than their refrigerated equivalents, so if you can get from the supermarket to your front door without it defrosting, it’s definitely worth heading up the frozen aisle.

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uilding some real muscle seems to be illusive for most.

After many hours of pouring over indepth research, scientific papers and my own experience here is what I have found to be the key scientific points with regards to building muscle.

Gym trained individuals may allow rest periods of up to three weeks between training bouts without fear of losing muscle. These rest periods have been shown to contribute more to muscle growth than training continuously without rest does; remember that muscle is built when the body rests and recovers.

Research suggests that exercises performed without a full range of motion (ROM) may be just as effective as

exercises performed with a full ROM (providing that exercises are performed correctly with appropriate contractions and time under tension).

No specific type of muscle contraction appears to directly influence growth although a combination of all is recommended for best results.

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the intensity and also lead to better results. You can even order them online to be delivered straight to your door. If you’re a little bit more self-conscious about using weights why not opt for some small ankle or arm weights? Just put them on before doing your regular work out for fitness DVD. Sports Direct do a range of weights in all shapes and sizes with prices starting from £2.

8. Buy a Hula Hoop If you haven’t picked up a hula hoop since your playground days, now is the time to add it into your fitness routine. A hula hoop will tone your thighs, abs, bum and arms and can burn up to 200 calories in half an hour. Crank up your favourite music and get your hips moving.

9. Go for a swim Swimming can be both a rigorous and effective fitness workout. It is also a gentler sport, so your muscles will be conditioned whilst you work out. Go along with a group of friends or just do a dozen lengths yourself once a week to feel the benefits.

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If you want to get fit, heading to the nearest gym is the obvious answer. But if running on treadmills, pumping iron and admiring your chiselled abs in front of a mirror isn’t your thing, you’ll be glad to know there are plenty of other options.

Here are some useful tips to help you get fit - whilst you avoid the oggling from fellow ‘get-fitters’ at your local gym: 1. Go for a run It may seem a bit boring, but get a group together and make it into a social activity and it will seem more like a treat than a chore. Arrange to go once a week and push yourself to go a bit further each time to increase your stamina.

2. Go to a gym class It’s still in the gym, but can be a lot more enjoyable and beneficial than 45 minutes on the cross trainer. You’ll learn new techniques in a class and be motivated to work by the people around you. The gym at NTU offers a range of classes - from legs, bum and tums to zumba to

pilates.

3. Start going to a club Why not join a sporting club.

Even if you’ve never played a sport before most societies have beginner sections and you’ll meet plenty of likeminded people.

4. Do a fitness DVD If you want to exercise from home using a fitness DVD is a handy alternative to a gym class. You can even do it without leaving your bedroom.

5. Get an app There are plenty of fitness apps on the market which are tailored to whatever type of fitness you’re after.

Just search fitness on the app store and see what new exercises you’ll be inspired to try.

6. Invest in a bike Swapping the bus or your car for bike is beneficial for your health, and the environment.

Riding a bike is a great form of cardiovascular exercise and it doesn’t have to be expensive either. Look out for the best deals at cycling shops or head to eBay. 7. Buy some weights Adding weights to a work out at home will help increase

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ottingham Trent were crowned champions of this year’s Varsity after a 14-6 and levelled the varsity series at 5-5.

Trent got off to a fast start as Sports VP Paddy Atkinson scored within thirty seconds after they had dominated the face-off.

It was two soon after as Will Hawksley got in on the act before the Uni Of finally got a foothold in the game and beat a stout Trent defence to make the score 2-1.

The score was back up to a difference of two in Trent’s favour when

Dominant: One of the many moments of the match where NTU were on the front foot before running out 14-6 winners University Of though Trent ended the better though and got back in the sports scholar Tom Perera as some quick goals for side as Hawksley got his tie almost immediately received to ball from Trent this time around after Perera’s second. Ricky second and Trent’s fifth.

Hawksley before firing as Atkinson scored three The second quarter Ashra, the Trent keeper, home. Perera was back more goals in quick started well for the Uni Of was finally beaten again in action soon after as succession stretching team as with two quick after being fantastic in the he got his second of the the score to 8-4. goals the deficit was early parts of the match match taking the score The break came and went down to just one at 5-4. as the score went to 4-2. to 4-1 in the process. but the momentum stayed That was the last of With the first quarter The UoN were keen not with Trent as Perera got the good news for the coming to the close to let the game slip away

his third and soon after Hawksley was the third Trent player to score three or more in the match.

A series of Trent shots came to nothing until Perera grabbed his fourth and celebrated wildly in front of the home fans.

Atkinson made it 12-4, faking a pass before spinning and firing towards goal with a shot too powerful for the Uni Of keeper to handle.

UoN had a handful of shots before the end of the quarter but they were no match for Trent’s hugely impressive defence, who stopped everything that was thrown at them.

Leading by eight going into the fourth and final quarter, Trent had the game won and they made sure that their dominance was felt with a further two goals.

Mike Carnell and Tobias Benjamin stretched the score to 14-4 as UoN had no answer to Trent’s style of play.

UoN did end with a few consolation goals of their own but it wasn’t enough and Trent ran out 14-6 winners.

That left the score at 5-5 with hockey to follow and those reports are below.

...but hockey nightmare means they are left with it all to do DANIEL ROBBINS

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Loss: NTU fall behind 7-5

niversity of Nottingham ensured their rivals Nottingham Trent would have to win all three of the remaining Varsity fixtures if they were to win the 2014 series after two comfortable hockey victories.

Trent’s women, usually playing in the same league as UoN’s seconds, couldn’t rise to the occasions at Highfields

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and were beaten 7-0. The Trent men will be more disappointed after a fixture which has been tight for the past four years ended in a 3-1 defeat.

The Trent girls put in a good performance against a team that are a few leagues above them after knowing they would be big outsiders going into the game. Unfortunately for them, it was clear which route the game was going down after UoN sped into a

1 Bedfordshire 1sts 1 Losses for 26/3/14 NTU Football Men’s 4ths 0 Worcester 3rd 4 NTU Lacrosse Women’s 1sts 6 Loughborough 2nds 9 NTU Rugby Union Men’s 2nds 0 University of Nottingham 76 Victories for 19/3/14 NTU Badminton Men’s 5 Oxford Brookes 1sts 3 NTU Football Women’s 2nds 4 Bedfordshire 2nds 0 NTU Hockey Men’s 1sts 5 Sheffield 1sts 4 NTU Lacrosse Men’s 2nds 5 Birmingham 2nds 2 NTU Lacrosse Women’s 1sts w/o Staffordshire 1sts NTU Rugby Union Men’s 1sts

3-0 lead within the first ten minutes.

There were indications early on that the Trent women were prepared to put their bodies on the line after a Trent defender got her head in the way of a goal bound shot in the lead up to the third goal. UoN’s players kept pushing for more goals and as the game closed it was a disappointing 7-0 result in Trent’s case but a good performance nonetheless.

35 Birmingham 1sts 10 NTU Rugby Union Men’s 4ths 17 Leicester 3rds 0 NTU Rugby Union Women’s 1sts 12 Sheffield 1sts 3 NTU Tennis Women’s 1sts 8 University of Nottingham 3rds 4 Draws for 19/3/14 NTU Football Men’s 3rds 0 University of Nottingham 3rds 0 The 3rds are relegated and will play in the same tier as the 4th’s Losses for 26/3/14 NTU Badminton Women’s 2nds 3 Leicester 1sts 5 NTU Basketball Men’s 1sts 47 Staffordshire 1sts 115 NTU Football Men’s 5ths 0 Leicester 2nds 1 NTU Rugby Union Men’s

In the men’s game it was once again the UoN team who got the early goal and didn’t look back from there.

Despite being nothing between the sides in the early exchanges, UoN made the most of a short corner to go 1-0 up.

Despite the Trent men going close it was UoN who got the next goal on the stroke of half time to leave Trent with it all to do.

Fifteen minutes from the

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end, after UoN had limited the amount of chances Trent could have, they made it 3-0 all but settling the game.

Trent were able to give their Trent Army supporters something to cheer about as they grabbed a consolation goal just before time.

However, with just three Varsity fixtures remaining (women’s/men’s football and cricket), Trent will have to win all three to take the series.

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Approaching a noisy neighbour: a how to guide OLIVER STAINFORTH You meet all sorts of people at university – the nocturnal party animal who only emerges at the smell of alcohol, the bookworm who achieves firsts for every piece of work submitted, the partner in crime who becomes a best friend for life.

You will also generally meet the one person who doesn’t understand the concept of volume.

They tend to have music blaring at all hours of the night with little consideration for anyone’s early starts in the morning.

If you do encounter a person like this, here are a few tips on how to manage the noise.

• Ask them nicely to be quieter. It doesn’t always work, but killing them with kindness might just do the trick.

• Try getting through to them with a passive aggressive note. You can have a bit

of a joke with them to ease the tension – it might not be a laughing matter to you but it may help them to understand better.

• Get your own back – if they keep you up at night, be really noisy and wake them up the next morning or vice versa. Mean, maybe, but they would think twice about keeping you up at night again!

• It shouldn’t have to come to it but buy some earplugs and they will become your best friends.

• As a last resort, if you live in student accommodation that has hall managers - talking to them about the noisy housemate could help.

• Also ask your housemates if they feel the same way as it would be easier to approach the culprit as a whole rather than on your own.

Follow these steps and you shouldn’t have a problem.

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Next year’s top house essentials KELLY TAYLOR

The end of the academic year is nearly upon us and more nights are being spent in the library rather than the night clubs. Soon we will all be packing up to head home and not long after, back to university again.

Here are a few reminders of what you mustn’t forget to bring next year in case you missed them this year.

A printer – No more

searches in the library for a computer, queuing for the printer and topping up your student card to pay the fees.

A printer and its ink may cost more than the pennies per page you pay in the library but it is in an investment to save you the hassle and instead print from your own bed.

Full length mirror – More a ladies essential but just as useful for guys – sick of

crouching down to see if your outfit is okay through a tiny 50cm long mirror? Be sure to squeeze that full length mirror into your car on the way up to get a good view of just how silly your fancy dress is on a Wednesday night.

Herbs – to fulfil your culinary needs, why not ask your parents for any spare herbs and salt and pepper shakers they might have stuffed in the

back of a cupboard to take with you, so your Bolognese provides you some home comfort away from home.

Extra Large Mugs - With many students heading into their last year of studying, big cups will become an essential for holding a nights worth of your favourite tea or coffee.

And if that isn’t enough they can also double up as great beer mug when needed.

One of the biggest annoyances at the end of the year is having to leave your beloved bedroom behind. To make things easier it is often best to take belongings home in staggered journeys. If you’re going home anytime soon but plan to return to Nottingham afterwards, take home the clothes you won’t need to bring back – it saves you taking it all home in bulk at a later date.

Having lived independently for the last year, it can be irritating to discover that living under your parents’ roof means living under their rules. While this might grate on you throughout summer, if pull your weight around the house you’ll slip right back in at home in no time.

If the thought of this is simply unbearable to you, why not have a summer on work placement. It could give you

the chance to spend your summer somewhere exciting abroad or somewhere new and it will make your CV look great.

Don’t panic too much, you’ll get the chance to catch up with all those friends you’ve missed through the year and before you know it (unless you’re a third year of course), it will be time to return to Nottingham for another funfilled year at university.

Moving back home this summer OLIVER STAINFORTH After almost eight months of balancing essay deadlines and bank balances with endless socialising and partying, the end of the university year is in sight.

First years, congratulations on surviving the drunkest year of your life! Second years, make the most of your summer it will be the last big one you get. And third years, it’s time to sob – the real world beckons!

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