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UWE professor solves the world water crisis by EMMA WARD
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ESEARCHERS at The University of the West of England have developed a new mobile water treatment system that will allow remote or undeveloped areas of the world a source of clean drinking water. This technology could help transform and significantly improve the lives of those who have no access to clean drinking water. The main focus of the research has been carried out on the pond situated by the North Entrance of UWE. The research team have been pumping water from the pond directly into a treatment system which uses a novel disinfectant and a state of the art filtering system. From this, researchers have been able to produce portable water that meets drinking water standards in a matter of minutes. Leader of the research team, Professor Darren Reynolds said, “Our system has the potential to benefit millions of people living in areas where safe water is currently unavailable. As populations continue to grow and essential natural resources critical to survival become scarce in some areas of the world, we will become dependent upon novel technological solutions.” The research team have been working with industrial partners, Pentair; a global supplier of membranes for industrial applications, Portsmouth Aviation and Bridge Biotechnology Limited who provide the technology for biocide production. Partners, Portsmouth Aviation have already attracted orders of over 1.5 million pounds from Eastern Europe. This new technology is capable of taking dirty water at the source and filtering it into clean drinking water without the corrosive downside of chlorination. This then gives a sustainable way for people to provide themselves with clean drinking water from a dirty water source consistently. Turn to page 3 for the rest of the report.
A 16 year old Bristol student skis to the South Pole LEWIS Clarke, a student from Bristol (QEH) is the youngest person ever to ski-trek from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. Read more about his amazing story on page 5
NEWS:BIG BROTHER WANTS YOU THIS week the infamous Big Brother comes to the Bristol Cider Festival. Find out how you can be on Big Brother inside. Full story on page 3
SPORT: Bristol student captain of England rugby 7’s
TOM Mitchell, a former English and Philosophy student from The University of Bristol has been named the captain of the England 7’s squad for the tournament in Las Vegas this month. Read more on page 31
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Train fares derailed by RIVITA KAHN
Relaxing by the harbourside: One of the pictures taken by Simon Roberts
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AVE YOU seen how crowded the London Underground is? Train space cannot grow at the speed of society. People are instead crammed in more and more tightly, like rub-
bish stuffed into a plastic bag because the bin was left too long to change, and they are growing wearier and wearier as a consequence. If a train line is to be expanded, the surrounding infrastructure has to be knocked down. If it is to be improved, the rail, and not just the engine, has to be rebuilt. No part of that process is cheap
and, it is no coincidence that the government pays for many railways in a way they do not for bus services. Despite this, prices cannot apparently be kept down. Train fares are set to rise by 2.8% on average in 2014, with George Osborne saying that he would keep prices rising in line with inflation at 3.1%. This puts train fares significantly beyond their alternatives of bus, coach or aeroplane. The problem is exacerbated by the complicated algorithms for their pricing. These vary per seat, per time of train, per time of purchase, and per website. For one-leg journeys, local
websites are usually better than country-wide ones. Comparing thetrainline. com to farefinder.crosscountrytrains.co.uk, the latter often has the edge, but not always, and smaller websites will find prices for fewer journeys. Overall, the smooth and comfortable experience of travelling from Temple Meads to Paddington by train is still the preferred option for many people, rather than enduring the Megabus; but Megabus is cheaper. I confess the last time I went home I used Megabus and I was all the richer for it. www.unipaper.co.uk
A picture of health A
WARD winning photographer, Simon Roberts, is giving YOU the opportunity to have your photographs exhibited in the new BRI Hospital. This is part of the six million pound transformation to revamp the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) and the Bristol Hematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC), which is being funded by local hospital charity, Above & Beyond, and their Golden Gift Appeal (www.goldengiftappeal.org. uk).
by PAIGE WILLIAMS Simon Roberts was commissioned by Above & Beyond to create a series of photographs that showcase Bristol and the South West which will be installed in the new BRI Hospital, due to open in August 2014. And the best part is he wants YOU to submit your photographs. “I really want people to think about how they relate to the city and, what Bristol means to them,” Simon told me.
“We’re going to create a mural inside the hospital which will include every single picture that the public have submitted, so the photographs will actually form part of a piece of work in the hospital, which is quite exciting.” So get your cameras out and submit your photograph of Bristol at beholdrespondinspire.com! Or email them to BRIphotoproject@gmail. com. Alternatively add us on twitter for regular updates, @unipaperbristol.
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UWE find the source to save millions
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ESEARCHERS at UWE have developed a new mobile water treatment system that will allow remote or undeveloped areas of the world a source of clean drinking water. This technology could help transform and significantly improve the lives of those who have no access to clean drinking water. The main focus of the research has been carried out on the pond situated by the North Entrance of UWE. The research team have been pumping water from the pond directly into a treatment system which uses a novel disinfectant and a state of the art filtering system. From this, researchers have been able to produce portable water that meets drinking water standards in a matter of minutes. Leader of the research team, Professor Darren Reynolds said,
Big Brother in Bristol T
HIS week the infamous Big Brother comes to the Bristol Cider Festival on the 1st of February. The crew will be looking for the usual ‘interesting’ individuals, something which you will know Bristol (if you’ve ever been to Stokes Croft) has it’s fair share of. The interviews will be taking place at the Brunel Passenger Shed
on Saturday the 1st of February for the return of Big Brother in the summer of 2014. The winner of Big Brother 2010 was well-known Bristolian Josie Gibson. Known for be-
ing loud and crazy Josie was an all-time favourite and even came out with a boyfriend. She now makes a living selling weight loss videos and inspiring others to follow her path of weightloss. So if you think your ‘interesting’ enough, crazy enough or just want to have a crack, get down to the Bristol Cider Festival for your chance to enter the house! For more information visit our website unipaper.co.uk
by EMMA ROBERTS “Our system has the potential to benefit millions of people living in areas where safe water is currently unavailable. As populations continue to grow and essential natural resources critical to survival become scarce in some areas of the world, we will become dependent upon novel technological solutions.” The research team have been working with industrial partners, Pentair; a global supplier of membranes for industrial applications, Portsmouth Aviation and Bridge Biotechnology Limited who provide the technology for biocide production. Partners, Portsmouth Aviation have already attracted orders of over 1.5 million pounds from Eastern Europe. The treatment system is relatively low cost and has been
fitted into twenty-foot storage containers making each unit easily transportable by road, ship or train. This new technology is capable of taking dirty water at the source and filtering it into clean drinking water without the corrosive downside of chlorination. Professor Darren Reynolds concluded, “Our main aim is to manufacture portable systems that can produce two cubic meters of drinking water every hour.” This technology produces such a simple life preserve that westernised countries, like the U.K., take advantage of, could not only make a huge difference to the everyday lives of people in remote areas and during environmental disasters, but could save millions of lives worldwide. For more information visit www.uwe.ac.uk.
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The Bristol Arena is approved B
RISTOL is now the largest city in England without an arena-style venue. Despite various proposals for an arena in Bristol having been drawn up since 2003, only now has the project been put to the council again and this time will go ahead. The Mayor George Ferguson launched a competition to design the venue. It will seat
“Bands like Coldplay, for example, have played in Bristol but can’t play here anymore unless it’s some low key show because they have to go where the demand is” 12,000 people; presently Bristol’s largest venue is Colston Hall, which can seat just 2,000.
by ADAM STEAD There is however some financial controversy regarding the project. It is suggested to cost £91 million in total and some £13 million was spent in 2007 for just purchasing and clearing the area, an area close to Temple Meads, which despite rival spots was chosen because of its proximity to the town centre, and its accessibility. While there has been some controversy about costs and the project has been put off for so long because of the this, Ferguson argues that, “an arena cannot be built without some public subsidy.” Hopefully the project should eventually pay for itself. A loan will need to be taken out and budget proposals will be considered by the Full Council on the 18th February. However there are plenty of acts, and music fans, ready to flock to whatever arena awaits them.
The ultimate Underdogs
UWE students go to Parliament
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WO budding entrepreneurs from UWE Bristol’s enterprising BA Business degree were recently invited to Parliament to contribute to a report on future leaders. This is a result of a successful session that they led on 21st Century leaders at the University with a panel of business leaders and academics. Rob Wilson explains, “It’s a real honour to be chosen for this event at Parliament, it just adds to the many great opportunities I’ve experienced already in such a short time where I’ve been able to meet new contacts, travel and develop business ideas.”
Currently Bristol Business School alongside Northumbria University are the only Universities in the UK to offer this degree.
Cameron Parker, A UWE student, has begun to take his inspirational clothing brand and business, Hungry Under Dogs, international with its expansion to the U.S.A. We find out more. by SHANICE DOVER
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UNGRY Under Dogs (H.U.D.) is a motivational lifestyle brand which promotes personal growth and success and pushes the message that everyone is an underdog, but only the hungriest succeed. The term ‘Hungry Under Dogs’ was initially the way a group of friends identified themselves, feeling like underdogs as their aspirations seemed bigger than them. Instead of accepting defeat, the friends chose to adopt the attitude that anything is possible through hard work, dedication and commitment and H.U.D became their motto. As the motto grew in popularity, what began as a phrase for personal motivation soon grew into a business venture
and they began selling clothing and apparel to promote the H.U.D lifestyle. With an initial focus on fitness and education, H.U.D has evolved and now stands for life success in general. Their aim is to instil the belief in others, that with the right mentality, their dreams are attainable.
course at college. Despite this, Cameron was allowed onto the course due to determina-
“only the hungriest succeed” Co-founder and CEO of H.U.D, Cameron Parker began his own underdog story after leaving secondary school without the necessary grades needed to get onto a business
tion and the promise of hard work which he lived up to. Whilst working to obtain his
Business Degree at The University of The West of England, Cameron also promotes the H.U.D and the philosophy of hard work by motivational speaking at schools, universities and sports teams across the country. Over time the brand has developed and they now sell a range of t-shirts, hoodies, shorts and iPhone cases. The team produce motivational videos on their YouTube channel and share a variety of inspiring messages, including the personal stories of those involved in the H.U.D movement. H.U.D have future plans to launch a new website and extend the clothing line to include gym wear and women’s wear. In addition to this, they’re aiming to expand the
brands international presence and have plans to open a branch in the US. The new website will also be more user friendly for those in different counties as well as enabling cheaper postage throughout America and other countries. For more information visit: http://hungryunderdogs. com.
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Bristol student takes arctic expedition A
SIXTEEN year old boy from Bristol, Lewis Clarke, has become the youngest person in the world to ski from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole. Lewis’s aim was to become the youngest person in the world to ski from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole, on the 700 mile Hercules Inlet route joined only by Carl Alvey, an experienced polar guide.
Lewis began his trip on the 2nd of December, just two weeks after he turned sixteen, and finished on the 18th of January. Lewis encountered problems along the way such as blisters and coughs caused by being at high altitudes, along with a broken ski. Lewis skied for an average of eight hours a day whilst contending with freezing temperatures as low as -40C. He encountered ferocious winds of up to 120mph, all while
by PAIGE WILLIAMS heaving a sledge of supplies behind him. “I think sometimes about how few people have done this. Only three in one hundred years. And I’m doing it. That’s pretty cool,” he said fifty miles from the end. The record was previously held by eighteen year old Canadian, Sarah McNair Landry. As if breaking records wasn’t enough, Lewis has also raised more than £3,000 for the Prince’s Trust through the expedition. Now he has returned to Bristol, Lewis has to start revising for his GCSEs at the Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital School. His headmaster, Stephen Holliday said, “The exams will be a walk in the park after this one.” Visit youngesttosouthpole.wordpress.com
New research into hangovers by IAIN McFARNON
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STUDY by Professor Chris Alford at The University of the West of England found that driving whilst ‘hung-over’ is as dangerous as driving under the influence. He warns that whilst ‘hungover’ drivers think they are fine, blood alcohol levels can still be high. If caught, drivers could still face losing their licence, fines and even jail time. The study was conducted via a driving simulator with various road hazards of pedestrians walking into the road and cars pulling out in front of the tested driver. “Significant increases in speed variability, reaction time, driving errors and deviation from driving position were recorded when the participants were hung-over.”
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Bristol’s hot bands in the cold months I
F YOU’RE a fan of music, then you are in for a treat this term since the hottest bands are playing in the local Bristol spots such as Thekla and the O2 Academy. Each has a reputation to live up to and will therefore play host to both local, and international, world famous bands and musicians throughout this month. Thekla Bands including Keston Cobblers’s Club, The Boxer Rebellion, God Damn, Dapper laughs, and three of my personal preferences: The Hype Theory, Chris T-T and the Hoodrats, have al-ready performed in the first few weeks
by NASHEYA PERACHA of 2014! True to its name, The Hype Theory received plenty of hype last year with the release
of their new album, Captives, which not only made its way into the iTunes album charts, but also earned the band a place in Kerrang!’s Top Five Bands to look out for in 2014. Heartstick is a great example of this Essex-based band’s fu-
sion of pop rock tunes, bagging it the top spot in my best song list of the band. Chris T-T, on the other hand, is an English alt-folk singer, who will be taking the stage with a completely different music genre. His music has influenced many other artists and has received consistent praise from critics over the years. O2 Academy John Newman is amongst the internationally acclaimed artists who will grace the O2 Academy’s stage with their presence. He shot to fame in 2012 with his debut feature in Feel The Love with Rudimental, which peaked at number
one in the UK singles chart. In 2013, his fame increased with the release of his debut solo single: Love Me Again. The track not only reached number one in the UK charts, but also featured in the top ten in many countries. If you are an enthusiast for trip hop, London Grammar is the band for you! I was not familiar with this genre before, but you could say they got me hooked pretty quickly. Their best songs in my opinion are Strong and Hey Now, both comprising of excellent, soothing music that compliments Hanna Reid’s voice beautifully. What makes them even more special is the heart rendering themes and
messages evoked in the songs. Better hurry up and check out these events before the tickets sell out (that is, if they haven’t sold out already, quick!)
UP FOR A LAUGH? T
he month of February, Christmas has passed, the tree is in the bin and everyone seems to be struggling for money, it’s known as a gloomy month. Fear not! Comedy talent comes to Bristol in this month with the likes of Hal Cruttenden and John Robins.
Hal Cruttenden If you’ve ever watched Mock the Week, then you will know who Hal Cruttenden is! He is performing at The Comedy Box as part of his ‘Tough Luvvie’ tour on the 20th of February. Hal is well known for his standout performances on Live at the Apollo (BBC1), Let’s Dance For Comic Relief (BBC1), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1) and Mock The Week (BBC2). His down-to-earth, everyday style caters to the slightly older generation but I assure you he will have you off your seat laughing all night! The Telegraph tips him as being one of the top up-and-coming comedians in the UK. John Robins Another renowned comedian who has featured on the likes of Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), 8 Out of 10
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Top ten films to beat the January blues T
HE CHRISTMAS tree is back in the attic, they’ve stopped playing Wham! in the shops and you’re back in Bristol with impending deadlines and exams; feeling less than happy as the rain pounds against a rather soggy Park Street. But never fear; we’ve compiled a list of films to help you beat the January Blues! 1. Forrest Gump: Or any Tom Hanks film for that matter; the man is a ‘Feel Good Film’ machine. 2. Toy Story: Speaking of which, this animated classic is always a winner. 3. Patch Adams: Based on a real person who is the physical embodiment of the phrase ‘laughter is the best medicine’. Robin Williams stars as Patch in the true story of an unconventional physician who attempts to heal patients with love, laughter and play.
by PAIGE WILLIAMS 4. Midnight in Paris A Woody Allen film you probably haven’t seen but definitely should. This is a great mix of fantasy and nostalgia that will transport you from gloomy Bristol to bohemian Paris in the click of a play button. 5. Happy Feet: Dancing penguins: I bet you feel happier already. 6. Ted: Basically the Family Guy film. Big laughs, a talking bear, and a cameo by Flash Gordon: what more do you want? 7. Duck Soup: An oldie but a goodie. One of the Marx Brother’s best films. Cigar and questionable facial hair included. 8. Silver Linings Playbook: Featuring Bradley Cooper and everyone’s current obsession, Jennifer Lawrence. Com-
and touching at the same time. Hugely enjoyable. 9. The Inbetweeners Movie: Laugh out loud funny. “Good luck with the rest of your lives and try not to kill anyone, it reflects very badly on all of us here”, are Mr Gilbert’s parting words as the boys leave sixth form and travel to Malia for a lad’s holiday. And that’s probably the only quote we can print in ‘The
The Review: Raised by Wolves By MEGAN DAVIES
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HE COUNCIL estate comedy: yep, it’s been done before. From the unemployed, alcoholic Frank Gallagher of Shameless, to teenage mother and ‘chav’ Vicky Pollard of Little Britain; the council estate caricature has become something of a national treasure in British comedy. It might well be inaccurate, derogatory and entirely exaggerated but this formula of portraying the poorest classes as feckless and lazy seems to just, well, work. It gets views and it gets laughs. So, when ‘The Independent’ columnist and eyeliner-clad feminist of the twittersphere, Caitlin Moran and her sister Caroline wrote a sitcom about council estate residents who actually, would you believe it, read, it was probably worth checking out. Although set in the modern day, Raised by Wolves is inspired by the two sisters’ childhoods with the two
main characters, Germaine and Aretha, based on Caitlin and Caroline respectively. The girls are two of six children, crammed into a threebed council house in Wolverhampton - and they’re all home-schooled. Their somewhat alternative education consists of reading, horror film watching, cheese-eating and avoiding whatever their eco-warrior, chain-smoking mother, Della tells them to do. The two sisters are a perfect contrast. Germaine idolises Gok Wan and fantasises over local lout Lee Rind (whom she keeps a shrine to) while Aretha, the bookish ginger sister based on Caroline Moran, reads Sylvia Plath and has a picture of George Orwell by her bed. Helen Monks and Alexa Davies, who play the two sisters, are brilliant, energetic and best of all, just about manage to pull off that Wolverhampton accent. Without being patronising, Raised by Wolves manages to do what’s rarely been done in recent years – create some intelligent, witty, working class characters, who have
far more to offer than the vacuous ‘chav’ caricature. Mother Della, wonderfully played by Rebekah Staton, is an example in point. She isn’t the archetypal lazy single mum we’re used to (and frankly bored of) seeing on telly. She’s smart, hard-working and, in her own sarcastic way, very, very funny. And let’s face it, anyone who uses “f*****g David Cameron” as a curse (as Della frequently does) will most probably be rather funny. As if there weren’t already enough strong actors in Raised by Wolves, Phillip Jackson (Chief Inspector Japp in Poirot and University of Bristol alumnus) plays the hilarious stoner ‘Grampy’ who we first meet lying face down on the sofa having just broken into his own daughter’s house. Perhaps not in-keeping with the ‘working class hero’ spirit, but a funny addition all the same. All in all, Raised by Wolves is a witty and daft breath of comical fresh air. That said, there are some fairly serious things to take away from it too. For more reviews visit www.unipaper.co.uk or add us on Twitter for updates.
University Paper’… 10. Little Miss Sunshine: A sparkling gem of a film. Follow a bespectacled Olive and her dysfunctional family as they embark on an interstate road trip in the hope of fulfilling Olive’s desire to win the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant. One To See At The Cinema Anchorman 2: The Legend
Continues Like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy but ten times funnier, stupider and with ten times as many cameos. Believe the hype and go see this film! It’s definitely one to cheer you up. But be aware you have to go with a sense of humour and an open mind, this film can be a bit crazy! This film is just.....funny! For more information visit www.unipaper.co.uk
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Doctor Who? T
HE Doctor’s regenerations have accelerated as of late. Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith and now, Peter Capaldi, have all waltzed out of the TARDIS in their respective Christmas episodes, and within recent memory. They played slightly different Doctors: Eccleston was brooding and weighty; Tenant was charismatic and Smith was quirky. But to work as a character, the Doctor needs to embody the whole spectrum. He needs to be quirky and fun, flamboyant, a kid’s character; but also about nine-hundred years old. Smith failed at this. He was engaging but he was also too childlike and it rather felt as though he was seeing the world for the first time. In order to carry gravitas, his episodes had to skirt more closely to the mysteries surrounding him, such as his identity and what happened to Elsinore (now divulged). The recent series has also undergone a sort of enemy
by ADAM STEAD inflation. In one episode with Eccleston fighting one Dalek, a sentiment rather demeaned by Smith when he flippantly ends the lives of thousands of them. They are now famously his most ‘reliably defeatable’ enemy’, one article asserts. The Daleks are no longer intimidating and the Doctor is no longer mysterious. The new Doctor, Peter Capaldi, found fame in The Thick of It, Armando Iannucci’s vitriolic satire of British politics, where he resembled a senior figure in a previous British government. It is highly recommended and his character is the nastiest and most memorable. That he is much older than the previous three actors; that he is known for an adult and cynical role, hopefully will go some way to remedy the last few series’ mistakes. Besides the small set of fans who watch both, Capaldi’s appearance left people asking one question. Doctor who? Visit www.unipaper.co.uk
Chill Out at the BIG CHILL L
OCATED just off the city centre on Small Street is the big-in-personality Big Chill Bar. It doesn’t draw attention to itself; people might wander in here on a whim, or go on recommendation, but they’ll always return. The Big Chill, seems to always have people coming back. Why? Ok, it’s friendly, the décor is distinctly cool; low lighting in the evenings, a motley collection of armchairs and wooden stools, vinyl’s covering the walls. The drinks are a bit on the pricey side for students (£6.50 cocktails, spirit/mixers and beers at £3.50 full price), but
by ANIA BAHADRIAN students always get 10% off. Better is their ‘Flash Drinks’ all-night Mon & Tue, 4-8pm Wed-Sun, including £2.50 proper pints of local ale and Amstel, £4 Cocktails including well-crafted favourites like Mojitos and Mules. There is a sizeable smoking area, located over 2 floors (again, cool). What really makes this place unmissable, though, is the palpable atmosphere. By day a relaxed cantina/bar, serving ‘Dirty’ food, it transforms by night into a place that is alive. With music events on almost
every night, The Big Chill is one of the established venues in the exciting Bristol music scene. Playing a wide selection of reggae, house, hip hop and almost any other genre you care to mention, the DJ sets are diverse and a place is cleared for a dance floor which fills in the evenings. If you’re at all interested in Jazz, the Jazz Funk Soul society on every Tuesday night is a must-see (£3 on guest band nights). The bars also has function rooms available for free that the Bristol Cocktail Society use. The Big Chill brand has a rich history with its festival of
over 10 years and record label lasting as long, which, to quote the website, encompasses the original spirit of The Big Chill for ‘free creative expression and the mashing up of musical genres’. It’s not the kind of place where one gets bored - for those in the know or crazy, it’s open from 5am until 11am some Sunday mornings. And for everyone, it’s ideal if you’re looking for a place to take a casual date or to pop down with a mate or a group of friends which is slightly off the beaten track. For more information visit www.unipaper.co.uk.
The biggest names and rising stars of comedy wed 5 feb, 8pm alex horne: lies thu 6 feb, 8pm stewart lee: much a-stew about nothing tue 11 feb, 8pm jack whitehall: work in progress sold out sat 15 feb, 8.30pm best in uk stand up with nathan caton
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sat 1 – sun 2 mar, 8pm richard herring: we’re all going to die wed 5 mar, 8pm russell kane: smallness fri 14 mar, 8pm rob beckett sat 15 mar, 8pm wittank: the school wed 19 mar, 8pm joel dommett sat 22 mar, 8.30pm best in uk stand up with ian stone sat 22 mar, 7.30pm jimeoin: yes, yes, whatever…?! fri 28 mar, 7.30pm colin hoult: characthorse
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One to watch this year: Colleen Green Colleen Green is a girl from LA who plays surfy, riff pop rock on her guitar accompanied by a drum machine. Oh, and she always wears sunglasses because she’s so LA, but in a good way. Jim Howells saw her play in Bristol last year and made her talk to him about.... Breakfast? What do you do, Colleen Green? I mostly chill, watch TV, sometimes I cook dinner for friends and I’ve been known to play guitar on occasions… What’s your favourite TV show? I’m really into Come Dine With Me! That’s why you like cooking for friends then? Yeah, I’m the whole having dinner parties then rating each other thing.
Wolf it down THE BIG RELEASE: THE WOLF OF WALL STREET (18)
by LEAH McDOUGALL
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ITH high expectations, I sat in my seat anticipating for The Wolf of Wall Street to begin and boy did it soar past my hopes even higher. Scorsese has done it yet again. This hilarious and captivating journey lures you in from the very first second. Based upon the biography of Jordan Belfort; a wealthy stockbroker who drew widespread attention to the corruption of Wall Street. Scorsese will entice you in to this drug-fuelled, sex-crazed, exhilarating and intense whirlwind journey of depravity and greed – it’s simply impossible not to enjoy it. DiCaprio is the hook that sucks you into the seductive life of a Wall Street millionaire, in one of his best performances to date. In
a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Jordan Belfort found his portrayal outstanding, claiming “to see it on film like that, with someone that did such a good job, I literally, I felt myself sweating at certain points.”, this is coming from the man that lived the tale himself. As well as DiCaprio – the supporting cast are magnificent, with the likes of Jonah Hill playing Belfort’s hysterical and devious side kick, Donnie Azoff, and the gorgeous Margot Robbie playing Belfort’s second wife, Naomi. The cast and narrative absorb you, Terrence Winter’s script is utterly magnificent, the soundtrack is addictive and the cinematography is inventively stunning. This decadent, audacious tale will play with all of your emo-
I didn’t know you had Come Dine With Me in America. If you could have three guests over for dinner, who would
they be? Dead or alive of course… My friend Kelly, my friend Marissa and…I’m gonna say, my friend Jimmy. I like those guys! I was thinking more like, famous people…? Okay! Let’s see, Norm Macdonald (Canadian Comedian), the creator of The Simpsons, Matt Groening and I’m gonna say, Sandra Bullock because she seem like a sweet girl, haha, She’d probably help me cook. Okay so imagine you guys got drunk that night and they all stayed over, what would you serve them for breakfast? I would just make them a classic breakfast; I would make some eggs, and some bacon, and toast with jam and…. rice. So a kind of Japanese vibe? Yeah, or Spanish, whatever. Or Mexican? I don’t know… Yeah we could have breakfast burritos! That would be good, or breakfast tacos. So, judging by your British breakfast knowledge I’d say you’d never played in England before. How is it? Well I have now. Yeah… I love it! Are we as charming as you thought we’d be? Yeah! I’m always afraid of people being mean to me because I’m shy, but, it’s kind of an irrational fear; it’s not really real, but my friend told me that people here would be nicer to me than they are in America and it’s true! Well, it’s been true so far!
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tions; shocking you, tempting you and making you cry with laughter. No matter how much I try to describe how astounding this film is, you have to experience it for yourself – you simply cannot miss it.
We’re a very welcoming nation. Yeah I’m having loads of fun. Well, we’re welcoming until we know you and then we’ll hate you but it’s a polite hate. Nothing wrong with being too polite! You don’t play with a band, what’s it like being up there all alone? It’s great! I’ve got my drum
machine I love it!
That’s great! I love it.
Have you been in a full band? Yeah I’ve been in bands before but basically, the only reason I did the solo stuff was because I moved to LA and didn’t know anyone. I moved there by myself and didn’t know anyone but wanted to still play music so rather than go on the internet and find a random person to drum, I had a drum machine already and just started playing around with it and really liked it, so thought ‘hey, maybe this can work!’ I mean it is fun being up there with other people too, I’ve played with other people before and it’s always fun, but the main purpose is to be one person.
Okay, ‘if less is more then what’s more?’ I don’t know what this means… Less? Like less is more? I really don’t have a clue.
One of the purposes of drunken interviews is to write the questions while watching the band and interviewing them after the set and so you forget what you’ve written and you get some weird questions.
What’s the best riff in the world, ever? It’s gonna be the first song on Descendents by Milo Goes to College, ‘Myage.’ That’s one of my favourite songs! Yeah! It gets you so pumped, but yeah that’s probably up there. Well thank you very much Colleen Green, it’s been a pleasure talking and drinking with you! Thank you! Take some merch! Coleen has a bunch of music on her website. Visit - http:// colleengreen.bandcamp. com/. Alternativley add her on Facebook for updates.
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American Hustle: The Confidence that draws you in by LYUBOMIRA KIRILOVA
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AKE hair, tons of make-up and fur, colourful suits, big sunglasses and deeper than deep necklines, American Hustle is an entertaining nod to the seventies. From the moment you see Christian Bale’s hilarious hair-routine up till the very end of this hustle to survive. Directed by David O. Russell (The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook), American Hustle is inspired by true events from the late 1970s. The story is centred on con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his seductive partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), who are forced to work for the ambitious and overzealous FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). The three of them work as a team in order to videotape the beloved New Jersey politician Carmine Polito (Jeremy Runner) while taking a bribe. A con that gets so much more complicated with
time, it ends up involving a fake Arab sheik of Mexican descent. This is the set-up of a story that, just as its characters, might look polished on the outside, but offers a lot more quirks once you have a closer look at it – a game of survival that relies on the fake. Once again David O. Russell creates a film that although slightly flawed in its plot, offers emotionally engaging characters that compensate for it – the performances are what set American Hustle apart and make it a brilliant movie. If there is one thing David O. Russell has proven, it is that he knows how to get the best out of his actors, and yet again, his movie offers one of the best acting assembles of the year. Christian Bale, arguably the world’s favourite Batman,
is completely unrecognizable as con man Irving. Sporting a toupee and a big belly, he couldn’t be further away from the image he is most famous for. Being a method actor, Bale is used to undergoing ex-
treme physical changes if the character requires it and this is no exception as he gained over 40 pounds and got a comb-over for the part. Even though that is not the traditional conventional looking Hollywood leading man, B a l e’s performance h a s the
power to utterly engage the audience with his character – just as Adams’ heroine describes Irving: he might not be in a good shape, but he has that confidence that can instantly draw you to him. Amy Adams is equally as engaging, giving the performance of her career as Irving’s lover and partner in crime, beautiful Sydney Prosser. Her signature con move is polished British accent that charms men into giving her their money. She is the beautiful seductress that has the brains to enlarge Irving’s business in taking money from desperate people in order to get them secure loans. Her charisma and undeniable acting qualities can only be matched by her stunning costumes, which might not leave a lot for the imagination of the viewer, but are a per-
fect nod to the seventies that gives a fatale edge to Sydney Prosser. To top it off the supporting cast is nothing short of fantastic, led by Bradley Cooper’s FBI agent, the determinedto-succeed-in-his-job Richie DiMaso, and Jennifer Lawrence’s highly entertaining turn as Irving’s emotionally unstable wife, Rosalyn Rosenfeld. With Jeremy Runner as Carmine Polito and a cameo from Robert deNiro, there isn’t a weak spot in American Hustle’s casting, making it one of the best films of 2013. The movie already won a Golden Globe for Best Comedy as well as Globes for both Adams and Lawrence, and is leading the Oscar nominations with ten of them, including those for motion picture, director and original screenplay. If 12 Years a Slave is too serious for you, or Gravity is too sci-fi, American Hustle is the movie of the year that matches them in quality and entertainment!
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Society in the spotlight: FUZE This February the UK’s largest student fashion show will take place at The Passenger Shed. We caught up with Mary Fisayo, Second Year UoB Economist and a stylist for the show.
by OLIVIA PETTER
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ITH prestigious brands such as Serge DeNimes and John Anthony dressing some of the University of Bristol’s genetically blessed students, it is certainly not one to miss. The show will also feature some of the university’s finest dancers, all of whom will be performing dances choreographed by students – but from watching the sneak previews they have released, you’d think they’d just finished filming the next ‘Step Up’ film! The best part is that each year all proceeds from the show go to a chosen charity. This year it’s Anti-Slavery International. What’s it been like so far, being involved with FUZE? So far it’s been really great! I think the most amazing part
is seeing the progress we’ve made so far. Working with a group of students who are all responsible for different parts of the show and how it is nicely coming together is fascinating. How many people are there on the committee? I believe there is about forty of us in total; all in charge of different aspects of the show. Could you tell us a little bit more about the preparation required? Well for the fashion team it’s mainly been about getting brands involved in the show, finding professional hair and make-up and simply doing our best to ensure that we maintain the calibre of the fashion itself! How many of you are there on the fashion team?
There are four of us; two fashion directors and two stylists. What made you decide to get involved with FUZE this year? First off, I’m a huge fashion fan, and that’s what drew me to even attend the event last year. However, what really made me want to be a part of it was seeing the quality and execution of the show. I imagined that being a part of FUZE would be a fun, challenging and a once in a lifetime experience. The Fuze shows begin on the 21st of February, with proceeds going to a charitable cause you should try to make it down there. To learn more about FUZE and to buy tickets for the show check out their website: http:// fuze-bristol.com. Alternatively visit our website.
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one from Facebook. They then tag the item (to specify its type, brand, colour and size) so fellow students can easily find something to wear using the app’s refined search functionality. The app also has a messaging feature that enables users to communicate and arrange clothes swaps near them. After the item has been lent, borrowed and returned, users can rate their experience in a similar way to eBay.
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Look cool while keeping warm Keeping warm and staying fashionable on your winter nights out – yes, it is possible Christmas may be over but we’re still well and truly in the clutches of winter! But keeping warm doesn’t have to be all baggy cardies and thermal tights. We’ve found you the must have pieces to ensure that you keep on looking hot – even if the weather isn’t! by EMMA WARD
FOR THE BOYS FOR boys, there’s only one place you need to be shopping in right now for winter essentials: Resurrection. The cool brand is currently in the midst of a massive sale, so you can pick up some winter warmers and still pay your rent! The corduroy shirts are my personal favourite - yes, I said corduroy. Having only being worn by small children and geeky old men for years, corduroy is now officially cool. Ressurection are now doing a sale on their shirts. While you’re browsing the Resurrection website, take a look at the collection of Carhartt sweat-
shirts. The edgy eagle print and the college style jumper will go well with jeans and trainers for a casual night look. Go to ASOS for some Skinny Jeans, for less than £20 there are some bargain pairs. The Sweatshirt and Jean look maybe casual but smart enough to pass for a night out while still keeping you warm enough for the walk home - or maybe the next day walk of shame! For more fashion articles visit www.unipaper.co.uk
FOR THE GIRLS KEEP warm and look fab by investing in a fur coat. They may feel a bit daunting at first, but fur coats are making a massive comeback; just take a browse through the high street and you’ll find them everywhere from Topshop to TK Maxx. Not only is a fur coat guaranteed to keep you toasty, but it will work with pretty much everything in your wardrobe; a sleek black dress and tights for a glam night out, or thrown over a sheer blouse and a pair of leather jeans for an edgier feel. Just keep your outfit simple to avoid the drag queen look! River Island is ruling the high street with its coat collection at the moment. My favourite finds are this amazing cream coat with brown fur trim and the baby pink faux fur jacket. If fur feels a bit too adventurous, keep it simple and pick up a velvet dress. The thick texture will keep you nice
and cosy, plus you’ll be ticking fashion boxes as velvet is the must have material for this season. There are some baby-doll numbers from Forever 21 and they are a steal at just £11.50 each. If you’ve got a bit of Christmas money to burn through, head to Urban Outfitters and snap up their vintage spin on the velvet trend (bottom left). Light enough to dance the night away in, warm enough to stop you catching hyperthermia while you wait for your kebab, Perfection!
Missguided Amritha Tweed Faux Fur Coat (59.99): Fur is making its way back into fashion for the winter. It may seem like a daunting prospect and you may feel for Cruella Deville for the first few days but you won’t regret it after.
Student fashion snaps UWE vs UOB
by EMMA WARD
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EET Ellie, a business student spotted in the Library at The University of the West of England. She snapped up her skirt and jumper in the Christmas sales from Topshop – with the extra 10% student discount you can’t go wrong! Her Timberland boots are a key trend for the last couple of winters for the 90s grunge trend that’s still massive for spring/ summer 2014.
And her jumper shows that crops are not just for summer. Keep them on trend by layering over shirts or wearing with high waisted skirts or jeans. This way you can keep the summer trends throughout the year without having to spend anymore! Her ASOS Petite Exclusive Coat hits all key trends for winter 2014; camel is a classic colour that will always be on trend. Ellie then accessorizes with a gorgeous tartan Burberry styled scarf which she got in Scotland.
Jordan, a student at The University of Bristol, was spotted outside her halls in the city centre. She snapped up her top, trousers and boots whilst doing a bit of sales shopping in Zara – a skint student after my own heart! Her floral trousers tick off two key trends for this season; the slim fit giving them a casual, sporty feel, while the bold print adds a feminine touch. Her studded boots (at only £40 - I almost forgot about the
article and prised them from her feet!) also give a nod to the 90s grunge trend that’s still massive for Spring/Summer. And her cropped jumper proves that it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom in winter; you can flash a bit of flesh without catching frostbite! She keeps accessories simple with a delicate silver necklace and an eclectic mix of bracelets picked up on her travels. Jordan gives us a perfect example of ‘I just threw this on but cool look’.
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Recipe: Winter indulgence I - 75g butter INGREDIENTS 22 - 5g chocolate (broken into pieces) - 200g caster sugar - 3 medium eggs (separated into whites and yolks) - 65g plain flour
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HIS is a recipe for those lazy winter evenings and is one of my favourites. Imagine yourself wrapped up on the sofa with a blanket watching a cheesy romcom. Nothing compliments that better than a bowl of this warm brownie cake and cream. This recipe can be done in under an hour and is pretty much fool proof. The best thing about it is that it doubles up as a great desert to impress guests and a fantastic winter heart warmer. The recipe is similar to that of a normal brownie, however I find that the separation of the eggs and whisking your egg whites however faffy always leads to great results.
Method: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees and then line a cake tin with grease proof paper.
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Finally pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. The deeper the tin the longer it will need. Be sure to check regularly so the mixture
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Leave to cool and gently ease out of the cake tin. Sprinkle with icing sugar and serve hot or cold with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cream for the tastiest night in you’ll have this month!
HAVE YOU MET JIMMY? Y
OU probably don’t know it’s called Jimmy Deane’s Fruit, Veg and Salad but most of you have been there. This is an article for those of you who always walk past but still decide to buy your fruit and veg from Sainsbury’s. Jimmy Deane’s Fruit, Veg and Salad is a small stall in the main
walkway at The University of the West of England. They sell all your fruit, veggie and salad needs at amazing prices. Most fruit and veg are bundled up and in bowls, each bowl is £1. Take five Apples for example, £1. But at Sainsbury’s these five Apples would set you back a good £2.50.
Similarly can be said for the Broccoli, Carrots and all the fruit and veg they sell. So if you’re one of those people that always walks past but never buys their fruit and veg from Steve and the gang then I thoroughly urge you to stop and buy at least some Apples or Carrots! You will be surprised.
Healthy hideouts by OLIVIA HAINES
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F YOU are searching within Bristol for places to buy healthy food, you are not lacking in choice. The ‘Better Food Company’ on Whiteladies Road sells excellent, locally produced food. There are surprises in every aisle to accommodate all diets, providing wheat-, gluten-, dairy- or sugar-free foods and much more. Similarly, just near Cotham Hill, ‘Earthbound’ is a vibrant, independent organic food shop. The food is as inviting as the shop itself; immersed with vibrant colours and dynamic designs. Whether you are looking for a healthy smoothie, juice or something more obscure such as hemp oil, or a selection of vegan chocolate, ‘Earthbound’ is worth a visit. Though many people shy away from health food shops such as these due to the slight increase in price, the difference in the quality of the products (gluten-free snacks, almond butter and essential oils) is their dense nutritional value, which cannot be undermined. There are many more vitamins and minerals in these products than in their alternatives; the health benefits are prodigious. A new health craze (supplied at both of these health food shops); almond butter, for example, contains more than 25% of your daily requirement of vitamin E. It is also an excellent source of fibre, aids digestion and nourishes tissues. Move over, peanut butter! Why not sacrifice spending a few more pennies and visit these quirky, independent shops to try their organic food options and feel healthier. For more information visit www.unipaper.co.uk
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This month we have selected some of the best photos captured of you from Killa Disko. Many of you have been partying like a celeb and getting papped...and possibly printed. All of the photos here can be found at UniPaper.co.uk.
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7 tips for hair-care Being a skint student isn’t easy and trying to keep your hair looking healthy whilst dipping your locks in a sink full of bleach to achieve the perfect ‘I haven’t even tried’ Bristol dip dye, can be pretty tough. As one of those girls who has lived and truly learned, via some horrific hair disasters, I am here to share my hints and tricks. So, fingers crossed, you will never have to spend your Friday evening wasting £130 on ‘colour correction’ in Cabot Circus before getting ready for a big night out! by ELIZEBETH PENNY
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Get the right comb. Brushing your hair with the average paddle brush when it’s wet, can cause hair damage. Invest in a wide tooth comb, so you can get those knots out without snapping. Superdrug sells them for £1.59.
Test or die! Always do a patch test before home dying, even if you have used the same brand before. Allergic reactions to hair dye are painful and not pretty. Trust me. I’m speaking from experience on this one.
Give it time. Be sensible with home dying. Try and leave a 6 week gap between applying hair colourant, especially when using at home kits – as the dye is often stronger than what you would find in a hairdresser’s bowl.
Go Vegan. Try an ammonia-free, vegan hair dye. They’re becoming far more obtainable and they’re much kinder to your hair. Caca Rouge from LUSH creates a vibrant red for just £8.25, and it’s the perfect colour for Valentine’s Day.
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Look for products that contain Keratin. Keratin is the natural protein that coats your hair, and can become easily damaged through dying
Semmé Keratin Smooth, a deep conditioning masque from Asda for just £5.00. and heat styling. The thicker the layer of keratin – the healthier and shinier your hair will be. You can purchase TRE-
FEEL GOOD FEBRUARY FOR A HEALTHY 2014 by AIMEE DEEGAN
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ITH many of us most likely struggling through our ‘New Year, New Me’ resolutions to get into shape, UWE have organised another event similar to the
‘Feel Good festival’ and it’s bigger than ever before! Feel Good February will once again have an exciting range of free events for all students to get involved in. UWE info point
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will be handing out loyalty cards over the next few weeks - if you get yourself one, participate and collect your stamp and you’re guaranteed some great prizes. Unlike December’s week of activities, UWE have free events for the whole month of February meaning you can kick off your ‘get in to shape’ determination for free! Activities include Physical, healthy eating, wellbeing
services, health MOTs and so much more! If you feel you didn’t get enough Christmas presents (being older sucks doesn’t it?) then take part in activities, fill your loyalty cards up and claim prizes such as iPad minis, gym memberships, vouchers, cycling equipment and many more. Head over to: www.uwe. ac.uk/feelgood for more information and loyalty cards or add us on twitter for updates.
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Keep it trimmed. It may seem obvious, but make sure you’re getting regular trims. Every 6 weeks is recom mended. Do not hold on to
dead ends just for the length. Your hair will only continue to split further up the shaft, making even more of it unhealthy. for more information further advice articles visit www.unipaper.co.uk
AGONY AUNT D
O you ever find yourself asking questions that no one has the answers to? Or need advice about deadlines, relationships and just general university life? Here at The University Paper, we have set up an ‘Agony Aunt’ section where you can e-mail us any questions you many have. No question is wrong, and you
never know, by writing in we may answer something everyone else has been wondering about! To get in touch email Info@unipaper.co.uk and place “AGONY AUNT” in the subject headline. We have trained counsellors waiting. Or tweet us @UnipaperBristol and we will get back to you.
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What happened last night? ‘
I’VE no idea what happened last night! I swear my drink was spiked?’ But was it? Although we all worry about drink spiking, the evidence suggests the real danger lies in drinking way too much. Spiking (adding drugs such as
by SASKIA PHELPS GHB, GBL, tranquillizers and ketamine to drinks) has been known about for years, as have the effects; ranging from drowsiness and difficulty concentrating to hallucinations, amnesia and unconsciousness. One danger then, as we know, is the socalled ‘date rape’ scenario where a ‘drug-facili-
tated sexual assault’ (a DFSA) is committed. It’s called that because in most circumstances the ‘spiker’ and, at worst, ‘rapist’, is known to the victim. Spiking is serious, it’s a crime and by itself, can lead to a prison sentence whether an assault takes place or not. And there is evidence to suggest this is on the increase. In Britain there were
39 reported cases in 1990 but 935 in 2002, clearly an upward trend. With only 1 in 10 cases actually leading to a conviction it’s no wonder w h y it’s increasing. But there s e e m s to be a significant difference between reported spiking and the pharmacological evidence to back it up. One study shows that out of more than a 1000 women claiming to have experienced a DFSA,
there was evidence of deliberate spiking in only 2% of the cases. Two further studies, using samples from people reporting DFSAs at hospitals, showed that although there was some evidence of drug taking, no ‘date rape’ drugs were detected. However, the drug that was consistently detected was alcohol. In one study, 94% of the samples tested positive for alcohol, with 25% of those being three times over the legal driving limit. The overall conclusion? The overwhelming majori-
ty of people who think their drinks are spiked, have in fact consumed far too much alcohol. Part of the problem though is that the effects of date rape drugs are almost identical to those of excessive alcohol consumption – including passing out and waking up with no memory of what has happened. Therefore we have provided some tips below to help those of you who are cautious. Visit www.drinkaware.co.uk for more information and further articles. Alternatively visit our website for more info.
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DRINK bottled drinks instead of drinks sold in glasses. This makes it harder for people to slip something in your drink.
ALWAYS keep your drink in your hand instead of leaving it alone on a surface. This means it won’t be left alone to be played with.
NEVER accept a drink from anyone you don’t know. This is a tuffy, but if you want to be careful it’s a must!
DON’T share or exchange drinks, or consume leftover drinks. Again this is a hard one but minesweeping makes it alot easier for you to be spiked.
How to stick to it
by CAM PARKER
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I CAN’T wait until the 1st of January; time to focus on myself and cut all the negativity out of my life. New Year, new me.” Have you read this type of status on social media from the same person every year since you can remember and yet nothing has changed? The New Year really is a great opportunity to start out fresh, forget the previous year and, to set New Year resolutions but, according to Forbes, only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s resolutions. That’s diabolical. Although, I’m not surprised. The gym in January is packed with many new faces determined to lose weight, yet over the next couple of months the gym returns to looking like it’s December again. Why is that? People set huge New Year’s resolutions, which is amazing; however, they don’t have a strategy to achieve these resolutions. It’s common to set huge goals without much understanding of the smaller goals needed first to obtain the ultimate and bigger result. Another disadvantage about huge New Year’s resolutions is that people soon get overwhelmed by the bigger picture and lose their self-belief. There’s nothing wrong with setting a huge goal for the New Year, in fact I would recommend doing this. This is the first step into actually achieving yourgoal; however, once you have set them,
you now need to act. Too often people set goals they like the sound of but they are not actually willing to do what it takes to achieve it. They prefer talking about it because it’s easier to do so. My suggestion is to break your New Year’s Resolution down into smaller parts. Set objectives for the up and coming month, week and each day. Focus on achieving your daily goals and apply yourself with 110% effort in each task. Over time you will create a habit and your daily task will become second nature and will contribute in helping you achieve your ultimate goal. Everyone’s goals are subjective and you may need to approach them in different ways. One of my favourite quotes by Lao Tzu is “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Listen to and adopt this quote into your goals. Break your goal down into smaller steps and watch as your hard work is rewarded. For continuous motivation follow me on my personal twitter @CamParkerHUD and my team’s twitter @HungryUnderDogs. Alternatively add @unipaperbristol on twitter for updates.
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Find Love, not lose money V
ALENTINE’S Day is often thought of as an expensive commercial celebration. For years it has been custom for couples to blow pounds rather than kisses on clichéd gifts of flowers, champagne and fine dining.
by LUCY ROGERS
To overcome this obstacle of little thought and lots of cost, I have compiled a list of original Valentine’s gift ideas to suit any budget.
Keep the cost down further by getting your creative juices flowing and surprise your loved one with a love poem from the heart. If this isn’t an option, get online and order a personalised card from Moonpig or Funky Pigeon. Cards start from £1.79 and you can upload your favourite loved-up picture or just some sentimental sweet nothings.
The Valentine’s Card Often coming in at under £5, the Valentine’s card is great for those watching their budget.
Do Something Together Take your loved one to see their favourite band, theatre show or comedy act. This gift will show your part
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ner how well you know them whilst giving them something to look forward to later on in the year. Although this option can be pricey, student discounts or last minute deals should lower the cost. An extension of this gift could be a mini-break away. Lastminute.com
is great for bagging a bargain and is suitable for a range of budgets. Look at Expedia to compare flight costs or if time isn’t an issue, there is the cheaper option of taking the Megabus from Bristol to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam (uk.megabus.com, from £100 return per couple).
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2-YEAR-OLD entrepreneur Elon Musk is the man who invented the well-established and trusted online payment system, PayPal. He showed great potential from the age of 12, as he taught himself computer programming, selling a computer code for a video game called Blastar for $500. In March 1999, Musk co-founded X.com an online financial service and e-mail payment company, which later merged with another company to form a subsidiary called PayPal. Musk favoured the original X.com brand, resulting in his removal as CEO of the board. In 2002, PayPal was acquired by eBay for $1.5 billion in stock, of which $165 million was given to Musk. Currently Musk is CEO and CTO of Space X, which is his third company. SpaceX develops and manufactures space launch vehicles with a focus on advancing the state of rocket technology. Recently SpaceX was able to successfully launch a shuttle into space! This is a huge achievement for a small technology firm which has now led to NASA funding them for further research. Musk states that their ultimate goal is to be the first company to reach Mars. Musk is also Chief Product Architect of Tesla Motors, which built the first electric sports car, the Tesla Roadster, which is sold in 31 different countries. Tesla motors recently unveiled its third product, the Model X, aimed at the SUV/minivan market, in February 2012. It is scheduled to begin production this year. Musk is very different to a lot of entrepreneurs as he tries to create new technological advances, often taking huge risks and controversy within companies to do so. In 2010, he was listed as one of Time Magazine’s 100 people who affected the world most. People are calling Musk the next Steve Jobs, and it is likely we will see a lot more from him in years to come.
A low cost version of the gift of experience could be a trip to Bristol Zoo, a picnic at the Clifton Downs or watching the sunset over Clifton Suspension Bridge. Get creative with these budget options by creating your own ticket in the form of an IOU. Get Personal Nothing says ‘I love you’ more than the hours spent making something special for someone special. Make a ‘Survival Kit’ with things like chocolate, bath bombs, a small bottle of their favourite spirit and pictures of the two of you. These boxes look great and remain personal by giving you the opportunity to share your inside jokes.
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Erasmus an Erasmust? by ADAM STEAD
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ROM course to course and from University to University, it takes some time to unpick whether there is an Erasmus option or not. But for a surprising number of students there is. Even if you do not think the option is available to you, ask the powers that be, for they are not always advertised. If you are hesitating, now is the time to organise it, and here are the reasons why you should.
“you will make new friends, better friends, good-looking European type friends who can cook” It is cheaper than you think, generally speaking, these are
swap-for-swap programmes and even if you go to America the fees will be the same. For a savvy flight-buyer (recommended websites include STA travel.com) returns from Europe can be obtained for £100 each way and to America for £500 return. The only increase will be in accommodation fees, so check the average pricing in the city. It will not impact your friendships back home. It won’t, and you will make new friends, better friends, good-looking European type friends who can cook and are much cooler than you. If you want to make friends who will have houses permanently available in desirable locations, then you have to go to those locations! You will never get this opportunity again. University is a hotbed of opportunities so it can be easy to forget that
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they will not come so easy in the outside world. This is the first and last time in your life you will be offered to study abroad so you must do so, it is an existential imperative. There is help out there. In UOB there is an International Office in the Student Union building, and for UWE there is a study abroad team who are only an email away.
They can help you figure out passports, visas and paperwork and, there isn’t very much anyway for people studying within the EU. To answer the question posed by the title, yes. Yes it is. You must attempt to study abroad as best you can. For more information visit www.britishcouncil.org/ American college: Where you could be studying for a term if you chose Erasmus erasmus.
N an effort to give enough housing opportunities to all international students at Bristol, UWE have recently signed a partnership with the housing platform www. HousingAnywhere.com. HousingAnywhere.com is a platform launched in 2009 by students from the Netherlands, who saw a growing problem in the housing market for exchange students: an exchange student being a student from abroad who studies for 1 semester at another university. “These students only come to Bristol for a few months, but our landlords are not so interested in renting out a room for only 5 months, as they prefer a local student who can sign a contract for around 1-2 years”, informed Jess Baley, responsible for Housing Anywhere in England.
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How to keep your home secure by JOE HARBY
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T IS of understandable concern to students… just how do you ensure that your house is 100% secure? We have all heard horror stories from friends who have friends of friends who have been burgled while on a night out. Only to come home to find their house trashed, their TV and Mac gone and the back door smashed in. Here are some tips to make sure this never happens to you! Always try and remember to lock your front door. It can be easy to forget, but how stupid would you feel if burglars walked right in through the front door? Make sure to lock your bedroom door. This will make it ten times harder for any potential burglars to get at your most valuable possessions. Never leave any windows open when you are going out. A quick check around your house or flat to verify that all windows are shut and locked only takes a matter of seconds. It can be the difference
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between having a laptop, and having to claim a new one on the insurance because yours got stolen. Be wary of anyone snooping around near your house, burglars normally scout out
a house before they attempt to rob it, (don’t ask me how I know). Finally, if you have any doubts about the security of your house such as weak doors, locks or windows, do not hes
-itate to contact your landlord. They can have extra locks put on as well as reinforce the door to make sure a tempted burglar cannot smash it down. It is their job to guarantee the security of the property.
T THIS time of year, you will be getting ready to put a deposit down for your very own home for next year. Other than being wary of how to deal with a moody landlord, or proofing your house from the neighbourhood burglar, one of the most important things to budget for and calculate is your household bills. You need to consider how much water, gas and electricity you will use if it isn’t already included in your rent. Depending on how many there are of you in the house, the more people, the higher your bills are going to be obviously, but you can also reduce costs through the usual money saving tricks. On average a two bedroom flat would use between £30 - £70 per month on energy bills and water. Another option is using a company such as GLIDE, they sort all your bills out leaving you to pay just them. This usually works out slightly more expensive but has its advantages. This is the only piece of advice to save money on bills I can give you, as you can’t know how much you will use however your estate agent or landlord will be able to give you an accurate figure. Good luck!
One option you may not have considered For some it is the only option, for others it would feel like going back into first year. Have you considered living in a student apartment block? by OLIVIA PETTER
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E ALL know that finding a student house in Bristol can be stressful. Is it in the right location? Will I be close enough to other students? How much is the estate agency going to try to rip us off with their agency fees? Well, all of these questions could simply evaporate into thin air if you consider the tempting alternative that is a purpose built student apartment block. There are several companies in Bristol that boast a huge number of advantages for students. All of the Unite properties are located in the heart of the city; making them perfect for any Bristol student wishing to be close to the shopping arcadia that is Cabot Circus. Unite offers students park-
ing, wifi, CCTV, bike storage and even laundry for those of us who still can’t tell the difference between a warm and a cold wash. They also have common rooms with flat screen TVs, Table Tennis and pool tables. Another company, IQ, ensures that students have a busy social calendar by regularly putting events on for the tenants, making it easy for first years to meet each other. They have social nights as well as movie nights and more. They also have a onsite maintenance man to help you fix anything that occurs. Of course room types vary; at IQ students have the choice between living in two varieties of en suite bedrooms, each with different layouts depending on personal preference. Or, if you fancy a bit more
space, you could even choose to live in a studio flat. Starting at £145 per week there are five varieties, all of which contain a fully fitted kitchen area with modern wooden furniture. The more one is willing to spend, the higher up in the building you will live, meaning that some of the more expensive flats (going up to £199 per week) can boast stunning views over Bristol. Other student apartment blocks in Bristol have onsite gyms as well as offering a flat screen TV in each room! So, if you’re struggling to find somewhere to live next year, or have simply had enough of communal living why not consider this tempting option? You will feel like you’re still in first year! For more information visit www.unipaper.co.uk.
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House hold tasks part 2: Bleeding a Radiator by DANIEL ROBBINS
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O CONTINUE our goal of making you more energy efficient and DIY handy here is our second household guide of the paper; how to bleed a radiator! You might never have to do this, I certainly haven’t yet, but this guide will ensure that if the time ever arises, you will be the right person for the job. First things first, you have to turn on your radiators
and get them hot. Now we have that out of the way it is time to trek round your house/flat and check each radiator individually to make sure all parts are getting hot. Now it is time for the dreaded part of this taskactually getting round to the radiator bleeding task. You will need a radiator key at the ready (or a screwdriver if you can find one that fits) and then you need to find, at the top of the radiator, a valve.
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The key / screwdriver should fit in the top of it and then you can slowly start to turn your tool anti-clockwise where, if gas is escaping, there should be a hissing sound. You will know when you are finished as liquid will come out of the valve meaning it will have to be closed as quickly as possible. This means you have successfully bled your radiator! For more helpful hints and tips as well as articles visit www.unipaper.co.uk.
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Cool parts towards the top of a radiator could indicate trapped air or gas which is a clear sign that it is time to bleed the radiator
It is important to turn off the central heating before you attempt to bleed a radiator. This will prevent more air entering the system.
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S THE summer draws nearer, fresher’s will be turning their attentions to their living arrangements for next year. Some will be looking for luxury whilst others will just be hoping to get as close to the main campus as possible. So what options are available to you? If you’re looking for affordable housing then you can’t go wrong with homes in Filton, Horfield and Gloucester road. The areas aren’t known for being the most sophisticated in Bristol, but they are convenient if you’re on a tight student budget as prices start at around £70 per week for a five bedroom house. If you seek partying and luxury Clifton is the place for you, however beware the prices here are more like £100 per week plus!
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Just the two of us: Living as a couple at university Just before you and your lover decide to move in together, Saiorse McStay provides some ‘food for thought’ to help you consider some of the consequences that hopefully won’t occur.
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HE PROSPECT of living with your ‘other half’ at university is undoubtedly a very exciting one; the chance to have your own space, to invite other couples over for dinner and gush about how great it is to be in a grown-up relationship. How adorable. However, couples who eagerly sign contracts with visions of happy families are likely to have spent little time together in a domestic environment; making the potential for disaster enormous. I am not of the completely cynical opinion that couples who choose to live together are effectively signing a death warrant for their relationship, but I do think that people tend to rush
by SAOIRSE McSTAY into things without thinking logically about the pros and cons. Sure, you might say now that nothing about the other person really annoys you, but I assure you that tiny issues can inflate enormously when you face them on a daily basis. Speaking to a student property landlord, I asked what the implications would be were a couple living alone to break up, to which he quite frankly replied there was little that could be done. Though this would depend on whether the couple were renting a one- or two-bedroom property – of course, living in a single bedroom property
means significantly cheaper rent, but could be a little too intense for some. Alternatively, couples might choose to live within a larger group in a house, which is great provided your other housemates don’t mind the
occasional bicker over what you want for dinner, and also means you both have your own bedroom and therefore individual cool-down space if things get a bit too much. I’ve heard of couples breaking up in this situation and, as pain-
fully awkward as it would be for everyone in the house at first, you have to admit that it would be a lot less agonising than tip-toeing around each other in your shared flat. Nonetheless, living with your partner can be a really fun
experience, and a commitment that will definitely strengthen and cement the bond between two people, just remember to give it some serious thought before taking the plunge. You never know what could happen!
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6 tips for starting the gym this year Mike Bowen, personal fitness trainer and owner of Bubalu imparts his knowledge on starting the gym after Christmas. by MIKE BOWEN
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A N UA RY is the silly season for the fitness industry, the time where everyone
hits the gym and fitness studios across the nation with renewed vigour. Unfortunately, this furious activity never lasts as people… Get the wrong advice, or don’t take any advice at the start and end up doing the wrong things. So, if you are training in earnest, or about to start, what should do you do...
Here are 6 tips:
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Fitness is 20% exercise and 80% nutrition, so take advice from suitably qualified professionals on both things before you start your training regime, so you have an informed and suitable plan that is flexible and can suit your regime, lifestyle and physical nature. If you do not have the right foods, you will not last the distance, so this is in all honesty the most important step!
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Find somewhere that is right for you! Generally somewhere that isn’t too busy and preferably an independ-
ent setup, as you will get more enjoyment and help, which is what it is all about! Oversubscribed places lure you in with cheap deals and a few bits of each equipment, but then have so many members, you waste all your time waiting to train. They give you no advice or help after your induction (unless you get it from a Personal Trainer at circa £40 per hour).
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If you want to do bodybuilding / cross fit / strongman etc, go to specialist gyms, where you will get specialist training and advice, but be
prepared to have to live and breathe your chosen regime, as everyone else will!
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Be realistic with what you want out of a fitness facility / your training. If you want to go to a gym / fitness centre to walk on a running machine, use an elliptical trainer, sit on a static bike etc to increase your heart rate etc, save yourself the money and go for a nice walk around The Downs, Cabot Tower, one of the many local Parks etc. These have
undulating ground to get your heart rates up, you will be breathing beautiful, fresh air and you can always grab a latte decent afterwards, if you need it – happy days!
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If you have decided to really train and make important changes to your lifestyle, you need to find somewhere where you get trained and get the most out of your training (and most importantly, really get the most out of what you pay for). So do a tour of plac-
Nutrition: The undervalued fatty slayer by WILL DUNN
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HERE is no love more sincere than a student’s love for food and December is a time for encouraged gluttony. This leads to a very depressing January for most in such a body conscious world. But fear not, food is not your enemy; it can be a helpful ally in the January war on flab, you just have to know what you’re doing; here’s a few foods to help you get back on track. Green teas: Have a couple of cups a day with some stevia (not sugar). Green tea contains two active helpful ingredients these are EGCG and caffeine. Caffeine increases your heart rate: when resting, the faster your heart beats the more energy you use. EGCG causes your brain and nervous system to run more quickly again, in-
creasing your natural metabolism. Grapefruit with a sprinkle of cinnamon: Eat half before your breakfast, not only low in calories and packed to the seams with vitamin C (which you smokers need twice of by the way), it helps you burn flab. Grapefruit lowers insulin secretion; this discourages the body from storing excess sugar as fat and encourages the body to metabolize fat for fuel. It is also very high in fibre and contains approximately 40 calories, this combination results in grapefruit becoming a negative calorie food due to it taking more energy for your body to digest than the food contains. Omelette with black pepper cooked in a pan with spray olive oil: Eggs have received
a very bad press recently because of their saturated fat content, but have you noticed that this fear of fat has resulted in us getting fatter? This is because sugar is the main villain creating the current obesity epidemic shrouding the UK. The truth is eggs can help you burn fat, relieve a hangover and are one of the most nutritional foods on the market today. They contain high amounts of protein; this keeps you fuller for longer and takes more energy to digest per calorie than fat and carbohydrate. Eggs are also high in the amino acid leucine, studies illustrate that leucine helps you retain your muscle mass when losing weight, thus encouraging fat loss, increasing metabolism and creating a more favourable body composition. Blueberries as a substitute
for sweet snacks: they’re little nutritional bomb shells containing high amounts of Vitamin C, E, riboflavin, niacin and folate for hardly any calories. Not only this, they contain catechins that activate fat burning genes in abdominal fat cells helping you target that stubborn beer gut, what a clever berry. When trying to sort your diet out watch out for hidden sugars, they’re hidden everywhere and they want to make you into a chubbasaurus rex. Stick with water and green tea, cut down on carbs replace with omelettes and lean meat, salads or veg and you’ll be slim Jim in no time - simples :). For further information and fitness and health articles visit www.unipaper.co.uk. Or add us on twitter @UnipaperBristol, watch for our tweets on health and fitness.
es local to you (so easy to get to) and find somewhere with keen, realistic approachable, professional but fun staff. You will really benefit and get the best out of things. As a word of warning – if visiting unisex gym / fitness centres, avoid places where blokes wear caps / beanies, really tight t-shirts and string vests, these guys will pose, flex, ponce, chat and hog equipment and worst of all ‘help’ you with your training! This may be the place for some, but if you don’t
have your head around doing things right, then you need a place where the staff can offer friendly advice with regards to your training. This means you won’t get into bad habits of doing the wrong things.
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When you have a place that is right for you, get your friends involved as it is so much more fun with people you know and after all! Visit Mike at Bubalu for more fitness tips.
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UWE Racing team head to Silverstone by KIM WATTS
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WE RACING started at The University of the West of England as a group of 5 enthusiastic Motorsports Engineering undergraduate students. Looking to show off their skills, they took part in the biggest student motorsports event, the Institute of Mechanical engineering’s Formula Student competition. The competition runs annually with events taking place in Hockenheim, Budapest, and of course the home of Formula One, Silverstone! The team has swollen to over 70 members within three years, with each member coming from a variety of degree courses ranging from Psychology, Business, Marketing to the array of engineering degrees offered by The University of the West of England. Last year the team had to design and present a car, almost like a business plan, the team is now currently building on it’s previous successes of an 8th place finish, ‘Most Improved’ and ‘Most Developed’ Class 2 Team in the 2013 event, along with ‘Highest Placed Newcomer’. Due to this the team this year the team are turning their designs and concepts into reality by building a petrol driven car to enter as a Class 1 team! In addition to the challenge of designing, manufacturing and assembly of the car, the team is also taking part in outreach events. These include approaching local colleges, secondary schools as well as businesses to
Gliding through university: UWE Gliding club president Claude Hoarau completes his first solo mission after 27 training flights. During the summer months Claude goes up every weekend and it’s not unusual to stay up there for 5 hours whilst covering near to 300 miles through the air. show them their work and encourage the uptake of degree courses, further education, and an interest in Engineering. Along with this the team have also attended industry events such as Venture Fest and the Advanced Engineering show in Birmingham, with more events in the pipeline. (Photo included of Design Leaders with Ian Boulton, Chair of the South Gloucestershire Council at VentureFest 2013). The team is currently fund matched to the sum of £8,000
by the main Sponsor The University of the West of England. The main bulk of the whopping £20,000 target is being raised by the marketing and sponsorship teams via corporate sponsorship and fundraising events. To date companies such as Zircotech, Butcombe Brewery, Instron, TD Williams, and Spires Engineering have committed funds and more are being signed every week. The team are currently seeking sponsorship and market-
ing, as well as graphic design For more information visit team members if you wish to www.unipaper.co.uk or add us join this exciting development. The manufacturing of the vehicle is taking place in the Ramp Lab within the N Block, UWE Racing are delighted to give tours and information to anyone who is interested in the build.
on twitter @UnipaperBristol for updates. The concept: The teams car in the design stages for the Silverstone race
Please contact marketing@ uweracing.co.uk to arrange a visit, get information about vacant posts within the team or if you would like to sponsor.
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Former UOB student named captain of England 7’s squad Tom Mitchell, a former University of Bristol English and Philosophy student was named captain of the England 7’s side for the USA leg of the tournament in Las Vegas this month.
Cardiff XV vs Bristol XV: Match review by WILL SHARRAT
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HE opening of the game was punishing for Bristol as Cardiff scored two tries. Unfazed during this period of pressure, the away side’s line speed and ferocity in defence were unlike any performance this season and, ultimately proved worthy as Bristol gained two penalties. Boatman converted both: 15-6. George Milner carved the Cardiff defence open with a snipe from the ruck leading to a try for Bristol, 15-11.
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HEN you think of Vegas you think of big money gambling, high rollers, the strip and…..Rugby? Believe it or not 7’s Rugby has taken off in the USA with popularity growing each year.
“It’s an amazing honour and something you only dream about when you are young”
Coward soon scored a try of his own after the break, as a quick one-two with Man of the Match, George Lawson, saw Bristol capitalise on some early second half intensity and move into a three point lead after a Boatman conversion. The pressure soon led to a mistake from Cardiff giving Bristol a 5m scrum. Oliver Rix and Ryan Furniss turned their opposing numbers inside out, allowing substitute number 8 Humphrey Kayange to keep the ball, leading to a penalty try. Boatman converted: 2025. Cardiff upped the tempo towards the last 15 minutes and Bristol’s Will Sharratt, was sent to the sin bin. During this period, Cardiff regained the lead with another try, their fullback got the conversion. Following some good field position and territory in the Cardiff half, Bristol gave themselves an opportunity to snatch a momentous victory late in the game. The home defence had been resolute in keeping Bristol out from around the base of the ruck close to their try line. Boatman, though, had dropped back deep behind the ruck. Under pressure from Cardiff chasers, and with no help in the immediate vicinity, a slight deflection couldn’t keep Boatman from once again sticking the dagger in the hearts of the Cardiff players, as he kicked over to clinch the points in a thrilling 27-28 win for the away side. Bristol go home with a win.
Tom Mitchell, a former student at The University of Bristol was recently named team captain of the England team for the tournament. Tom stated, “It’s an amaz-
ing honour and something you dream about when you are young”, in an interview done in Vegas. However, Tom has a big weight on his shoulders. The England team (even though ranked number 4 in the world) need to start winning some silverware if they want to remain a top team. New Zealand are currently ranked world number one with South Africa and Fiji taking 2nd and 3rd. Tom said, “we often get put down as a lightweight team, but we have some very powerful runners”, “We have put a hell of a lot of work in on the training field”. The team currently have ex- England Rugby player and world cup winner Mike Catt coaching
the squad and imparting his wisdom on the team. “The experience he brings is fantastic, it’s also great to have a fresh voice and fresh pair of eyes giving us slight-
ly new messages to take on board”. England’s next two games in the tournament are Samoa and Uruguay
Ruthless Australia destroys England by DAN PETTIT
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NGLAND ended a bleak tour of Australia with a 281 run defeat inside three days at the SCG. England completely capitulated within 32 overs to 166 all out with Michael Carberry top scoring with 43. Not since 1984 has an England side lost five successive test matches by margins in excess of 100 runs or eight wickets. At Brisbane they were hammered by 381 runs, Adelaide 218 runs, Perth 150 and Melbourne they lost by 8 wickets. This England team arrived in Australia after a great summer where they beat an almost identical Australia team by a 3-0 margin, however any chance of England replicating this dominance down under quickly dissipated after the opening test at the Gabba and Australia never looked back. Australia and in particular Man of the Series, Mitchell Johnson, completely dismantled the spine of the England team; with key batsmen Jonathon Trott leaving after the first test due to a stress-re-
lated illness. Matt Prior was dropped for the Melbourne test after a barren summer averaging a paltry 17 since his last ton against New Zealand in March and Graeme Swann’s shock retirement compounded the misery, albeit it came after the Ashes had already been surrendered. England’s key batting trio of Kevin Pietersen, Alastair Cook and Ian Bell ended the
series with averages of 29, 24 and 26 respectively. Only Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad can hold their heads high. Broad finished with 21 wickets and was by far the best England bowler. For Stokes on his maiden tour to be the only batsmen to score a century and to take 15 wickets is a special effort, especially when all those around him spectacularly folded. Both the team director Andy
Flower and captain Alastair Cook maintain that they want to take England forward, but given the resounding manner of the defeats, it’s very obvious that the England environment requires a huge change. For England its back to the drawing board, an inquest is imminent and questions have to be asked about an environment where so many players have lost form at the
same time. Not the batting, bowling or fielding coach can claim to have had a successful tour. Either way for a team who were looking to create history and become the first English team to win four back to back Ashes series they are now at rock bottom with it all to do. For more sports news visit www.unipaper.co.uk