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Western Eye 05.14 — Issue 06

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COMMENT

Financial Fair Play Alex Storey discusses the diﬃculty

Game of Thrones & Divergent The start of the fourth season

James Riley Article Politics and Science

Yashika & Global Inequality The IMF’s spring meetings

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UWE’s Extenuating Circumstances Policy Change Raises Mental Health Concerns FIT TO SIT UWESU MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN

Students with problems that could cause them to fail assessments are being urged by a campaign group to voice their concerns following a proposed change to assessment policy RAJITHA RATNAM

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Will Anderson and Siân Hampson from UWE Mental Health Campaign, wrote a letter to the university that said:“If a student with a mental health issue is unaware of this policy and sits the exam when unwell they will not be able to have extenuating circumstances and we fail to see how this is fair.” The University of the West of England published a draft document on 14 March detailing the proposed changes, which mean if a student submits an assignment or attends an exam, they are “declaring themselves fit to do so”. If they fall ill during the exam, they can submit an extenuating circumstances application to retake the assessment or have it marked again, but this would not cover students with ongoing mental health issues. The Mental Health Campaign is urging students to share their thoughts with student representatives to combat the alleged lack of consultation with

‘We do everything we can to avoid disadvantaging any student and want to make sure we get this right’ students. Rachel Cowie, Director of Academic Services at UWE, responded to these claims stating: “we are still in the process of working through the implementation with the students’ union and other student representatives. Rachel Cowie, Director of Academic Services “Following discussion at the recent academic board we have invited the current VP welfare (and hopefully the chair of the mental health group) to meet with us to work through some case studies so we can see what implications it might have on students with mental health difficulties. We do everything we can to avoid disadvantaging any student and want to make sure

we get this right.” Vice-President for Community Ms Cowie also clarified that and Welfare, Tom Renhard noted: students had been consulted at “The proposals are of huge concern a council meeting in November to the Students’ Union as well as 2012, where no issues were raised. to the Mental Health Campaign WesternEye notes that while and other students who have changes to extenuating circum- provided feedback so far given stances were mentioned, no the potential negative impact the specific references to ‘fit to sit’ introduction of ‘fit to sit’ could were made. have on students. These are being At the moment, students can considered as part of a package of submit an extenuating circum- proposals of changes to academic stances form which could let regulations and would call on the them retake an assessment with university to not to continue to the potential for the mark to pursue trying to introduce ‘fit to be uncapped where this would sit’ as part of this package. not normally be allowed. Some The current proposals do of the reasons that extenuating not provide for students still circumstances may apply include being able to file extenuating “unexpected deterioration in an circumstances should they sit an ongoing illness or medical condi- assessment (exam/submission of tion” or a “major household coursework/etc.). There appears problem” like a fire. to have been some changes in this Under the “Fit to Sit” extenu- stance although this is still not ating circumstances proposal, if clear from the most up-to-date a student had trouble complet- paperwork that was requested ing work due to either of these to be circulated to student reps. reasons, or various others covered Concerns were raised at the under the current policy, they initial Academic Board meeting it would not be able to apply for passed at about who would even extenuating circumstances if they be in a position to assess whether decided to submit an assignment a person was ‘fit’ to make the anyway. decision to sit the exam and allow

for an extenuating circumstances application to progress. Some students when going through difficult periods will attempt to ‘soldier on’ and sit the assessment, believing it shows dedication to their degree, why would we then try and stop this student from submitting extenuating circumstances postassessment should there be a realisation that perhaps that student was not in the best place to submit the assessment in the first place? As a Students’ Union we do not believe ‘fit to sit’ should be implemented and instead thrown out. The majority of student feedback gathered so far on the proposed fit to sit regulation shows that the view of the Students’ Union is reflective of its membership.” Similar proposals for changes to extenuating circumstances and the introduction of ‘fit to sit’ wererejected by the Students’ Union at Keele University in November 2012. Comment below with your thoughts as all feedback will bring attention about the issue to the university.

Western Eye 05.14 – Issue 06

W E S T E R N E Y E T E A M PA G E

WESTERNEYE TEAM — A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Meet the WesternEye Team A Letter from the Editor KAYTIE MCFADDEN

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This is the final print edition of WesternEye for this academic year. This has probably been the craziest year of my entire life, between third year uni work, WesternEye, my Student Rep work and my job, it’s been entirely non-stop, but so fulfilling. I have learnt more than I could possibly have imagined: how to be an editor - considering legal implications, reforming our relationship with the SU, and generally being a bit of a nightmare for anyone who tried to tell me what to do! The WesternEye has developed beyond I could have imagined, and this is all down to the extremely hard work of the whole team throughout the year. The intensity of the roles is more than expected, and some members of our team have found that the role has been too time consuming and have been forced to leave the team due to other commitments. Ginny Faulkner, our online editor, has been incredible throughout the changes, she has stepped up to do way more than her job description entails and for this I am eternally grateful. We have spent many a time working late into the night and I hope to work with her lots more in the future! George Gill, our Assistant Editor joined the team halfway through the year and had a lot of information and events to catch up with, which he did astonishingly quickly and he has been an asset to our team. He has made my job so much easier, and has also written some fantastic articles for us. Ollie Hicks, our News editor has had a very difficult job, as News is an extremely demanding

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JAYDE SMYTH

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section and he has had to do it alone for the majority of the year. Ollie has more than stepped up to the challenge and has been an invaluable member of the team. Janeeth Devgun has also worked the majority of the year as sole editor of the comment section, and has submitted perfectly edited articles every single month, succeeding in providing articles on some extremely controversial subjects and promoting discussion and debate. Olivia Garner has also provided some fantastic articles as editor of our lifestyle section, which we have all enjoyed reading. Jayde Smyth and Sophie Seddon, our music editor and assistant editor respectively, have been a formidable team, the amount of emails they receive from PR companies on a daily basis is pretty scary, and they have dealt with them all perfectly, organising contributors to write some incredible reviews of some incredible bands, and introducing our ‘album of the week’ feature. Science and technology editor James Riley and assistant editor Antony Poveda both have the talent of taking extremely complex scientific concepts and writing them in such an engaging and easy-to-understand way that they can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their science background. I have enjoyed reading their articles and look forward to reading more of their work! George Beard and Tom Williams have been our sport editor and assistant editor this year. A fantastic team, they have dealt incredibly with a subject about which I have very little knowledge! It has been particularly good to provide more information about sports within the local Bristol community, as well as promoting UWE’s sports teams, giving them the coverage

SOPHIE SEDDON

assistantmusic@westerneye.net

OLLIE HICKS

news@westerneye.net

ANTONY POVEDA

assistantscitech@westerneye.net

TOM WILLIAMS

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they deserve. Dulcie Horn and Chaneen Salako were responsible for bringing back Westworld, and introducing brilliant features such as ‘Campus Style’, which showcases the most stylish students found around UWE campuses. Their hard work is very obvious in the incredibly diverse content found within Westworld. Dan Kitchin and George Lewis, our finance manager and assistant have been so helpful in creating a five year plan helping WesternEye to become more self-sufficient in our finances, giving us a greater degree of independence. They have worked closely with Lauren Conen, our marketing manager who has succeeded this year in securing our very first selfsourced advertisements, which are an incredibly important part of our financial plans. James Evans, our head of proofreading has been an asset to the team, proofreading and editing articles very quickly and professionally, saving us vast amounts of time in the process! Our chief graphic designer Matt Woodman, redesigned the whole newspaper at the start of the year, and is responsible for the clean and modern look we have. He, along with our other designers Esther Akinola, Emma Brown, James Barrett and Christine Laifa, have all dedicated countless hours and their phenomenal creativity in order to produce the beautiful copies of WesternEye which you have seen throughout the year. We have introduced regular columns this year, which have had a great response, and many have gained a large following of regular readers. These include Erica Toms, with her Bridget Jones-style ramblings, Laura Howe’s advice on how to survive your housemates’, Jana Zacharias with her A-Z of films, the hilarious George

DAN KITCHIN

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GEORGE BEARD

sports@westerneye.net

Lewis (who is also our assistant finance manager) with his satirical WesternLie, Dino Zelenika’s food related column which specialises in Chinese cuisine, our Fashion Fortnightly column dishing out advice from Hannah Rooke and Amelia Clifford, Emma Brookbanks and Sarah Gore, who have embarked upon a mission to complete all of the things on their bucket list before leaving UWE this year; and last but certainly not least, Anna-May Richards who has interviewed interesting people from all around Bristol from whom we never really hear, from Joe the drug dealer to Davy Jones, who works for Crack Magazine. Hannah Khan, Vice President of Societies and Communications, has been a fantastic support this year. WesternEye is a demanding society to support, and I have certainly taken up a lot more of her time than most! Neil Clark has also been incredibly supportive. He has put up with a lot from me and has always been on hand to offer wellbalanced advice and support. Marcus Keppel-Palmer, one of UWE’s very own lecturers and WesternEye’s media law advisor, has been invaluable this year. He has always been on hand to give advice, supporting me when faced with possible legal action, and for this I will be forever grateful. The Editorial Board has been a valuable sounding board for the decisions WesternEye have made this year. The board is made up of aforementioned Hannah, Neil, Marcus and Ginny, along with Hugh Boyes, general manager of the Students Union; and Harry Burrell, elected onto the board as an independent student. Most of our new team are now in place and looking forward to fully taking over their roles. I would like to welcome

GINNY FAULKNER

online.editor@westerneye.net

CHANEEN SALAKO

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our new Assistant Editor Anna Osborne, Online Editor Elena Martínez Veira, Assistant Online Editor Jessica Scott, Comment Editor Phil Mansell, Lifestyle Editor Belinda George, Lifestyle Assistant Editor Owain Atkinson, Music and Entertainment Editor Christian Northwood, Science and Technology Editor Sophie Evans, Sport Editor George Chellis, Head of Proofreading Celena Haslett; and am so very pleased to re-welcome Dulcie Horn as Westworld Editor, she is the only member of our team who is staying on next year! We are still recruiting for an Editor, News editor and graphic designers. If you are interested in either of these roles, or any other involvement with WesternEye please email me for more information.

JAMES RILEY

scitech@westerneye.net

DULCIE HORN

westworld@westerneye.net

Kaytie Chief Graphic Designer Matthew Woodman design@westerneye.net Graphic Designers Esther Akinola Emma Brown, James Barrett design@westerneye Finance Assistant George Lewis assistantfinance@westerneye. net Marketing Manager Lauren Conen marketing@westerneye.net Head of Proofreading James Evans assistanteditor@westerneye. net

JANEETH DEVGUN

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GEORGE GILL

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Western Eye 05.14 — Issue 06

NEWS

NEWS — BANKSY & SAINT MATTHIAS & UWE STADUIM

Banksy’s ‘Mobile Lovers’ ADAM WICKENS

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New artwork has been discovered in Bristol by the famous street artist Banksy. The piece shows a couple embracing whilst hvolding mobile phones and appeared on Banksy’s website on Monday 15th April. Shortly after the discovery, members of the nearby Broad Plain & Riverside Youth Project

removed the artwork replacing it with a note saying “to prevent vandalism or damage being done.” Shortly after the removal of the piece, Gordon Powell, a youth worker at the club, said “we are open all the time, day and night, so people can come to see it for a small donation.” The financially struggling youth club believes Banksy placed the artwork to help them raise money to be able to keep their club open. The club, which

BANKSY BACK IN BRISTOL

is based in Clements Street, St. Judes, has been running for well over a hundred years and have stated they need over £100,000 to be able to stay open. A spokesperson for Bristol City Council has indicated initial responsibility for the piece to the club, stating “the council cannot condone graffiti which is put on to people’s property without their permission. However, we recognise that the public do see work by Banksy as significant

pieces of public art and it is clear that this piece has been getting a huge amount of favourable attention. It would be a shame if it was removed or damaged. The artwork follows suit in a string of new murals by Banksy critiquing societies use of modern technology. Another piece of artwork was recently found three miles from GCHQ, Cheltenham depicting three men wearing sunglasses using listening devices to spy on a public telephone box.

Saint Matthias campus closure

With St Matt’s closing this summer, Beth Middleton takes us on a walk through history, giving us an insight into the past and a brief look into what the future holds. BETH MIDDLETON comment@westerneye.net

Saint Matthias campus, a site of learning for the past 160 years, is to be closed as a UWE campus this summer. The University of the West of England has revealed plans to sell the site for conversion into a combination of new housing and a new Steiner school, which is a branch of independent schools. It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to our beloved ‘mini Hogwarts’. The original site with its-neo gothic architecture is set to be converted. Being grade II, listed this at least must be preserved. The same cannot be said of the student accommodation on the site and both blocks of flats, the foundation stone of which were laid by the Archbishop of Canterbury, are set to be demolished. These two buildings, known as Bishop Monk and Elsa Nunn, stand as tributes to two of the most prevalent individuals in

St Matthias’ bustling history. stood on it. Well, I suppose if the all current students and alumni behind on whatever item was James Henry Monk (1784-1856) lawn did cave in at least it would will be able to say goodbye. called out. was born in Nottinghamshire. be company for the dead in that Talents old and new will be enterThere is a tale of a car being A graduate of Cambridge catacombs that lie beneath, the taining the revellers late into the carried into the student union University he quickly made a current most popular not-quite- night. A campus with this much in the 1970s. There is debate name for himself as an influen- truth. Rumours can run amok history deserves to go out with a (somewhat heated) over whether tial academic, publishing several on a small campus like this! The bang. The Farewell Weekend is this was a Fiat 500 or a mini but pamphlets and books. Monk was beauty of the campus is a source free to attend, but tickets must be sources concur that the car was ordained as a priest in 1810. He of pride to its students and has ‘purchased’ from the SU website. significantly easier to get in than was made Bishop of Gloucester been described as “a rambling Some fun stories from St it was to get out. The car sat in its and Bristol. He worked tirelessly Tudor agglomeration, quite Matt’s past: unlikely garage until the double to gather support and funds for haphazard in external appearance In 1988, a popular game doors were taken off temporarily the creation of a training insti- and looking like several large amongst a select group (namely to allow for its removal. tution for schoolmistress and by vicarages stuck together”. the rowdy rugby lads) was that of St Matts has always been well the 10th of September 1853 the The site remained a teacher “Bare arse on the….” The rules are known for it’s community spirit College of St Matthias was open training college for the next somewhat complicated, so bear and everyone tends to join in at for the first time. century or so, and in 1974 the with me (and excuse the pun). social events. This is particularly Resembling a church in many site was sold to what is now the At any social occasion a blood true of certain dances. For this ways with it’s high ceiling and University of the West of England curdling cry of “Bare arse on the…” generation it has been the ‘time arched doorways and windows and has been the home of English, would go up without warning. warp’ and the ‘YMCA’. In the 70s it the sight is something to behold. History, Drama, Journalism and a All involved would wait, tension was ‘Glad all over’. At the chorus of The space in front of the original few other courses ever since. The growing until the sentence was ‘Baby I’m *stomp stomp* glad all buildings has a knotted garden great iron gates at the entrance finished “…student union bar!” over’ the entire student union bar and winding pathways, as well were donated by students on June At that every participant would would stamp their feet. Glasses as the sunken lawn- the sunken 4th 1954 to mark the College’s race to said bar, stumbling and would stumble and furniture lawn that only a few years ago centenary. tripping over each other as they would quiver to the point where was rumoured to be at risk of Final farewells are planned for try and loosen their trousers the record was banned before any collapsing if too many people a weekend in the summer where until one victor places their bare serious damage was done.

Sainsbury’s & UWE Stadium go ahead as planned UWE’s 21,700 Seater Stadium Given The Green Light After High Court Legal Challenge By Campaigning Local Residents & Glouscester Road Businesses.

UWE STADIUM COPYRIGHT

GEORGE GILL

comment@westerneye.net

Bristol Rovers FC have been allowed to build a large capacity stadium next to Frenchay Campus. Local campaign group TRASH (Traders & Residents Against Sainsbury’s Horfield), led an unsuccessful challenge in the High Courts against the proposal.

The stadium, which will be the largest in Bristol, will also be the future venue for UWE-UOB varsity games. It will also provide job opportunities for students and graduates, but some students doubt the benefits for the wider UWE community. Previous UWE business venture, the Exhibition and Conference Centre, remains

routinely empty. An anonymous academic staff member told the Western Eye: “the ECC is vicechancellor’s white elephant.” The campaigners oppose what they call a “goliath” supermarket which will be redeveloped at Bristol Rovers’ Memorial Stadium. Sainsbury’s plan includes concessionary measures to Horfield

residents such a “homezone” buffer area designed to reduce disturbance. Local communities remain divided over the development with many UWE students and Bristol Rovers Fans happier than Bishopston’s left-voting constituents. They have not sought an appeal but remain “profoundly disappointed,” reports their website. A counter campaign group was headed by Bristol North West MP Charlotte Leslie in favour of the proposed developments. It triumphed the TRASH campaign group both in the High Court and in amounting over 13,000 signatories, twice its competitor. TRASH criticise the petition

arguing its support was not from local residents like theirs. Bristol’s Gloucester Road has the highest number of independent traders than in road in the UK and is treasured by its local community. A vast number of students live near Gloucester Road and enjoy the choice of its many butchers, greengrocers, pubs and coffee shops, among other small businesses. Gloucester Road-based UWE student, Chris said: “I think some students will be tempted by a big supermarket but many will continue to shop with local traders. You can buy the exact quantity and the quality you want, at a surprisingly good price.”

Western Eye 05.14 – Issue 06

COMMENT

COMMENT — YASHIKA & GLOBAL INEQUALITY

The #FightForYashika Campaign

The case of Yashika Bageerathi created a social media outcry; but why did no one listen?

STANDARD.CO.UK FIGHTFORYASHIKA

PHILIP MANSELL comment@westerneye.net

On 02 April 2014, A-level student Yashika Bageerathi was deported from Britain to Mauritius. Despite a petition garnering 178,000 signatures, an apparent refusal from British Airways to deport Yashika, and a slight delay by the airline eventually complicit in the deportation - Air Mauritius - the #FightForYashika campaign was eventually defeated. But why was the Government so determined to ignore these potent outcries of protest? It appears that central to the

Government’s decision was the avoidance of a lapse in law as a result of public pressure. There are very few asylum seekers who gain this level of public support when they are to be deported, and arguably this decision was made purely on law, and not emotion. Whilst the place of emotion in political decisionmaking can be debated, it appears the law is totally inflexible and therefore problematic. Yashika was in the process of completing her A-Levels and was attracting attention from Russell Group universities. As she had reached the age of 19, an adult, her case was detached from that of her family and she had no legal right to remain in Britain. Not even to finish her education. Surely there is a case for changing the law so that asylum seekers, regardless of the status or nature of their application, should be allowed to complete their education? We are so often told that the key to a good chance in life is education, but yet Yashika has not been allowed to finish her

A-Levels. This contradiction is perverse, and should be amended. Many have questioned why Yashika was granted asylum in the first place. She moved to Britain in 2012 with her mother and two siblings, in order to escape domestic abuse. The state of Mauritius is multi-ethnic and democratic; therefore unusual to be seeking asylum from (a UNHCR report states that at the end of 2012 there were only 118 pending asylum cases from the country). Regardless of the merits of the Bageerathi family’s initial asylum application, it was granted. The family had begun to start a life in this country, and now for Yashika, that has been cruelly snatched away. Air Mauritius have attempted to shirk blame of the deportation, claiming in a statement that ‘the company had no other choice than to abide by the directive’ from the Home Office. No repercussions seem to have come to BA, who appeared to refuse to deport Yashika just days earlier. Another contentious point

is UK Immigration’s decision to deport her alone. As her case had been separated from that of her family, Yashika was deported back to Mauritius alone despite previously stating that there is nothing left for her there. There have been reports that Yashika was accompanied by two security guards for the flight, and that eight rows of seats were reserved so that she was entirely isolated. Whatever the validity of Yashika’s asylum, she was a student, not a dangerous criminal. Her treatment replicates a growing trend of anti-immigration feeling that emanates not only from the Government, but also Westminster more widely. It is this attitude which allows the controversial Yarl’s Wood Immigration Removal Centre in Bedfordshire to remain active, despite questions repeatedly raised about the conditions of those detained there. In fact, on the same day Yashika was deported after being detained at Yarl’s Wood for eleven days, another detainee, Christine Case, died at the Centre. Centre

Managers SERCO claim the woman was given a full medical assessment when she entered the Centre ten days previously and that a nurse was on hand three minutes after being alerted to Ms Case’s illness. However many previous detainees have spoken of the lack of medical care they were provided with there, and Immigration Minister James Brokenshire has said that this case will be investigated. Whilst #FightForYashika was defeated, many of its prominent campaigners aim to take the positives from it. Petition organisers wrote shortly after Yashika had been deported that the campaign had helped organise a family in Mauritius to take her in whilst her future plans were made. It is also hoped that this public movement and the support garnered for it will reflect on future unjust deportations. It is a sad fact that this support will be needed sooner rather than later, as the next immigration injustice lies only around the corner.

“We Need To Think Global When We Think About Inequality” The IMF’s spring meetings signalled a desire for tackling inequality but US elites still prolong reform. GEORGE GILL comment@westerneye.net

At the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) spring meetings, a selection of policy-makers, academics and civil society actors came to the agreement that rising inequality is a major concern. To many normal people this will sound strikingly obvious. For the IMF, this is a powerful statement which they need to uphold. The international organisation provides crisis loans to its member’s central banks. Such loans, however, come with increasingly strict conditions that heavily impact countries’ domestic policies and are sometimes cited as the reason for the increasing use of austerity measures. Oxfam reports the 85 richest people in the world have more wealth than the poorest 3.5billion people. In addition, 7 out of 10 people in the world live in a country with increasing inequality.

Britain is one of those countries. In 2012 the United States top 1% of income earners achieved 95% of the country’s income gains. Likewise, on a global scale, workers have not been the main beneficiaries of recent increases in global productivity; these instead have come about as a result of technological advances, globalisation and neoclassical economics. A recent phenomena has occurred. Countries with higher rates of economic growth can reduce absolute poverty while simultaneously experience increasing inequality. Here, China is a perfect example. In the IMF, the recognition of inequality as a problem was unanimous; the approach to dealing with it was not. While some advocate poverty alleviation measures, others call for stronger redistribution methods. This would need controversial powers to be entrusted to the IMF in order to have greater influence over domestic policies such as taxation.

Recent tax dodging corporations highlight the necessity for this. Google, Amazon, Starbucks and Vodafone are all participants in the substantial network of corporate tax dodgers. International corporations are legally abusing the international system by basing their accounts in countries with lower taxes. A Guardian-BBC investigation last year revealed that two dozen British nationals control thousands of companies based at remote addresses in the British Virgin Islands. The islands are an overseas territory of the UK and the British government needs to act to close the loopholes. There is increasing economic consensus that redistribution does not necessarily inhibit growth. No longer are people fooled by ‘trickle-down’ arguments. We need to tackle the problem of negative externalities and the management of public goods on a global scale if we are ever going to address inequality effectively. Oxfam participated at the

centre of the session discussing macroeconomic policy and economic growth. They commissioned the research which revealed the inequality levels that the panelists were concerned by. They also highlighted that a majority of people believe that laws protect the rich. In 2010, the IMF promised reform that gives greater powers to the emerging economies of the world, including BRIC*. Without their inclusion there is a risk of poor coordination between various national economic policies. Many people will retort at reform given the history of accusations that the IMF represents the rich. The United States retain the highest voting weight in the IMF with 17% and are effectively able to overrule all of the BRIC states combined. There was agreement at the IMF for reform of the voting weights in 2010, to reflect the modern global economy, but Republican US lawmakers are stalling the reform. Politics in the United States seems to increasingly reflect the

rich. Election campaign spending has spiralled out of control. The Republican party have become an almost one-issue party with lowering tax as their main policy. But paying less tax doesn’t necessarily mean the majority of people are better off if they suffer from poorer welfare services as a result. It is relieving to see an institution as important as the IMF begin to address inequality. But it’s a shame that this story hasn’t got huge coverage in the mainstream press. We need to have an open and frank discussion about the future of economic policy becoming entrenched in international law rather than at the hands of domestic policy makers. The Arab Spring, the Spanish Indignados, the Occupy movement, the Brazilian Spring and the British August Riots are among so many other examples of recent civil unrest.

Western Eye 05.14 — Issue 06

COMMENT

Who needs Scotland anyway? More like, why does Scotland need us? They would keep their oil, finances, and own policies, not to mention Murray and the Olympic winning curling team.

SCOTREFERDUM COPYRIGHT - ‘BARRY OB ’L

JANEETH DEVGUN comment@westerneye.net

In September, Scotland will be given the chance to vote on their independence, with the result legally binding. Many Scots see this as a chance to release themselves from English rule, with Westminster historically the central power for the domination of political proceedings throughout the UK. Last month, former Secretary General of NATO, Lord Robertson – warned that Scottish

independence would be ‘cataclysmic’ and could even threaten global stability. Some might argue that this is slightly extreme, but for the rest of the United Kingdom, if this referendum passes with a yes, there will be huge consequences for both sides of the border. The Scottish National Party (SNP), led by Alex Salmond, has pushed for a referendum on the issue for many years and has finally reached their goal of securing it; as a consequence of their majority in the Scottish Parliament. However, both sides of the campaign are amidst rallying supporters for their cause. If the Scots vote yes, the relationship between Scotland and the UK will become undeniably complex, and there is almost no doubt the Labour Party will never be able to secure an overall majority in the British government again. However, if a majority vote no, it is impractical to believe that everything will once again go quiet and that the independence campaigners will retreat back into the shadows. The campaign in itself has highlighted the differences between

London and Edinburgh, and an undeniable discontent with the treatment of the Scottish people by Westminster. The increasing dissatisfaction with Westminster is that many laws which are enforced in Scotland are decided and passed in England, without much consideration for the Scottish people. A clear example of this would be the winter allowance for the pensioners in Scotland, which is the same as it is in England, despite the more severe and colder weather in the north. The Scottish National Party has encouraged their supporters to vote yes to independence in the referendum, so that Scottish policies can be created with the Scottish citizens directly in mind. Alongside this, there are many economic benefits to Scotland’s independence. Oil has been reported to lie within the North Sea, which stretches over what would be Scottish (rather than British) waters. Also, Scotland might consider joining the EU and the monetary union, although Brussels may oppose this as a result of the state’s

unstable economic climate. It remains to be seen whether they would be able to hold their own, without the financial proceeds from London. It could be seen as an extremely risky economic gamble. Unionists argue that the Scottish state will be severely damaged, if not fail entirely, if Scottish independence is passed. In its unity with the UK, Scotland is part of a powerful and influential state. Becoming independent would arguably significantly decrease Scotland’s global presence and influence. In addition, Scotland’s membership in the European Union is not clear. Experts and politicians have disagreed on whether or not Scotland’s status as an EU member state could be established if Scotland becomes an independent state. Without membership of the EU, Scottish trade would suffer. Scotland’s lucrative whisky industry has already flagged its concerns over Scottish independence, stating that the global network through the relationship with the UK has been key to both promotion and

sales. One issue of which readers may not be aware of is the West Lothian question. This is where, because of Scotland’s current devolved powers, they can vote on issues in Westminster. British (and English) issues are debated here, with the Scots being able to vote on government policy that affects England. However, in the Scottish Parliament only the Scottish officials vote. Scotland is therefore represented in two parliaments, whereas the English only figure in one. Nevertheless, one question that perhaps needs to be raised is should the English get the vote? Do the English want Scotland? Indeed, do the Welsh want Scotland? And Northern Ireland? Surely, all nationalities belonging to Britain should get a say in the matter as to what the make-up of Britain should look like? The Scottish decision will affect us all in some manner. Me? I’m just really concerned about not being able to cheer on Andy Murray in Wimbledon anymore.

The little card in your wallet that could save a life DAVID PYE ORGAN DONOR

Why You Should Get Involved In Organ Donation

SOPHIE EVANS comment@westerneye.net

National Organ Donation Awareness Week took place between the 20th and 27th of April this year. A multitude of fundraising and awareness raising events were organised for a single cause: to increase the number of organ donors in order to both save and improve lives across the world. The first successful organ transplants occurred at the beginning of the 20th century and ever developing technology has resulted in these operations playing a vital role in hundreds of thousands of life-changing surgeries each year.

In this case, why are there still considerable numbers of people waiting desperately over long periods of time for these treatments? Bone marrow, skin, kidneys, and lobes of the liver can be transplanted between a living donor and recipient, while heart, lung, corneal, and pancreatic tissue can only be transplanted between a brain-dead donor and a living recipient. As a result, the most common transplantation treatments, other than blood donation, are kidney and liver transplantation surgeries. The ageing population has resulted in increasing numbers of individuals

requiring new organs, either as a result of lifestyle choices, injuries, cancers or advances in modern medicine enabling survival for those with autoimmune conditions. Nevertheless, generally people are surviving longer and this means that a smaller proportion of the population dies and there is a direct loss of available organs for donation. Increasing the number of organ donors across the world will help to counteract this disparity and to improve the quality of life for millions of people. Although the prevalence of transplantation surgeries has increased markedly over the last

decade, they are still extremely complicated treatments which prevent accessibility for all. Science frequently tells you that you are unique, as a result of your DNA makeup. This results in differing major histocompatibility complexes (MHCs), proteins that are present on every cell in the human body. When an organ is transplanted from a donor to a recipient, the recipient’s immune cells detect the MHCs and therefore the foreign nature of the organ. An immune response is then launched to destroy the tissue and remove it from the body, as it does with bacterial infections and other

foreign invaders. Oppositely, immune cells in the transplanted organ may present your own cells as foreign to your immune system, resulting in a devastating autoimmune response. For this reason, it is critical to ‘tissue type’ individuals before performing transplantation surgery as the more closely related the two MHCs are, the less potent the rejection of the transplanted organ is. Thus, the more people that exist in the organ donation database, the better matched transplants will be, and rejections will be less likely to occur.

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LIFESTYLE

LIFESTYLE — EMPLOYMENT

How to: ‘Spring clean your CV’ A guide to dusting off your CV and improving it for the new season! Education- Begin with your most recent, which I’m guessing is our beautiful university, and continue back to your secondary school. Skills - The self-analysis I mentioned. Use essay feedback, personal statements or any comments made by tutors or employers to help assist you in Experience- It is worth dividing this into two sub-sections depending on the role you are applying for; “Relevant Experience” and “Other Experience”. “Other Experience” for part-time jobs/full time jobs to support studying, and “Relevant Experience” for internships or work experience placements. Hobbies/Interests- Optional, but if these relate to the job role, or pass you off as a “well-rounded individual”; then they are worth a note. Referees – put down any employer who likes you, preferably the most recent. If you prefer, simply write “References available upon request”, but prepare for having to fulfill this request (worst case scenario). IMAGELIFE COPYRIGHT - ‘BARRY OB ’L

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Spring has finally arrived! No more hibernation in bed or avoiding your workload, party season has (unfortunately) come to an end. Summer is approaching; bringing with it a whole host of opportunities. Now is the time to act, spruce up your CV and get ahead of the game for Summer 2013; when you get that internship, work experience placement or full time job, you will thank yourself for it! In the competitive job-market today, it is crucial to understand the purpose of a CV and how to apply yours to your chosen role or sector. In order to do this, you’ll need to partake in the long, tiresome and frustrating activity called research. Yes, I know. Who

cares what anyone else thinks? all seriousness, evaluate yourself. Well when that person is about to Write a list of your work-related provide you with the key to your pro’s and con’s. It’s easy to think future; be it a reference, place- of the negatives, but make sure ment or a much needed injection you include what you’re ace at. of cash, you probably need to Remove your primary school right know what they want. You can now. Nobody is impressed that do it. You’ve spent the majority you can read and write anymore of your degree so far learning (harsh reality). Consider your research skills, so use them! Make self-analysis combined with your it your mission to find out every- research, and organize the inforthing you can about the position mation under these headings: and company you are applying for Education, Skills, Experience, and how you can improve your Hobbies/Interests (optional) and chance of winning it. Referees (there is a clever way out After you have found out of this for those of us who are less everything possible, it is time to impressionable). turn your attention to the hardNow for the the artsy bit. est part; self-analysis. What are “Presentation is key”. I sound like I your skills (outside of the pub)? have just begun a very dry lecture Do you have any interesting however in this case, presentation qualities? Hopefully. What expe- is essential. I have watched several riences are worth mentioning? of my own previous employers Definitely think this through. In discard CV’S that are not easy on

the eye, and webcam pictures do not go down well. To begin with, pop your name and contact details at the top (no need for marital status or date of birth).Create a professional layout, and if you are lacking inspiration as I often do, Google search “CV template” and you will be confronted with lots of amazing websites made by people who care about this sort of stuff. Absolutely no word art, pictures or jazzy fonts which prevent actual reading. Think like a middle-aged employer who is bored of looking through CVs, may have eyestrain and wants to go home early. Make it clear, professional and make it your own. You’ve made it to the last part, congratulations. This is the really fun bit: checking. Check everything

for errors. Although tiresome, one tiny error could cost you a massive opportunity. You also don’t want to misrepresent yourself, embarrass yourself or die a bit inside when you realise you spelt a company name wrong. Get somebody else to check your CV, however much nagging that involves. If you have followed this advice, you should now have the perfect CV for you (and I won’t be held responsible if not). There are plenty of websites that you can check for extra information, and to make sure that I haven’t lied to you. Get applying for those internships and jobs, and think big!

Useful links uwe.ac.uk/careers (shows you examples)

myfuture.uwe.ac.uk (this puts the CV together for you)

prospects.ac.uk/cvs.htm (hints and tips from outsiders)

infohub.uwe.ac.uk/Appointments.chpx (the UWE Careers team are available to support you with CV feedback)

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music & entertainment — Game of Thrones, divergent and what’s on

‘Game of Thrones’ is Back But will the start of the fourth season kick start G.R.R. Martin to finish the books? all of our favourite child actors, as they can’t pretend to be ten-years old forever. So, as a precaution, Martin has told Benioff and Weiss a very broad overview regarding the ending for ‘A Song of Fire and Ice’ so they can work around it and can continue to write a tv show that is at least going in the same direction as the books it’s based on. Let’s consider for a moment that the show does finish first, would it really be the worst thing in the world if that happened? Would it be better for a tv show to be slightly different, maybe even disappointing, rather than a lifetime’s work of books to be rushed

because he didn’t give it his best go? Although after the outrage at the Dexter finale, perhaps not. Of course, there’s the terrifying possibility that Martin never finishes the books, so maybe it’s a positive that the show runners know the ending. Sort of. This is all pure speculation! Who knows whether Martin will suddenly be inspired and release the next instalment before the start of the fifth season (fingers crossed). Either way, both the books and the show are big hits, and as long as it maintains its high standards, does it really matter which ends first?

Jeanine is curt and quiet, making her all the more terrifying to encounter. Theo James (the typical ‘taking his top off ’ muscular man, with an impressive jaw line Spoilers ahead. Helen Lewington reviews the latest edition of and dark features that is expected from the male lead of a young dystopian book-to-screen adaptation Divergent adult movie aimed at teenage girls) portrays both the overly particular virtue that they feel Tris through the three stages of protective masculine role and Helen Lewington would have prevented the war: training where she avoids detec- the gentle vulnerable soul needed music@westerneye.net ‘Amity’, the peaceful; ‘Candor’, tion of being a Divergent. As to balance the characteristics of the painfully honest; ‘Erudite’, soon as she meets her instruc- Dauntless’s Four and his past as the intelligent; ‘Dauntless’, the tor Four (Theo James), the story Tobias Eaton. Considering many © Dir: Neil Burger brave (and slightly mad); and develops a romantic element. Brits will recognise him as having © Cert: 12A ‘Abnegation’, the selfless. The film However, it becomes apparent poo on his nose from the end of © Stars: Shailene Woodley, joins heroine Beatrice Prior (an that within the faction, there are ‘The Inbetweener’s’ movie, it’s Theo James, Kate Winslet. © Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes enigmatic Shailene Woodley) and sinister actions in play, behind certainly a step up. Those who have read the her brother Caleb (Ansel Elgort) them is the matriarchal leader roth’s debut novel, written living a sheltered life with their Janine Matthews (Kate Winslet). book will notice a few differences The events that follow are not from the original plot. Whilst the during her undergraduate days, parents in Abnegation. majority of these are understandTris discovers that she does without emotional losses… is the first part of the best-selling Whilst initial impressions of able, the film fails to translate trilogy followed by Insurgent and not fit into any one of these Allegiant. In similar style to The districts comfortably, and is the selected actors do not quite various important details onto Hunger Games trilogy, the novel therefore, Divergent. This is a rare meet the images created by the screen, with many scenes feelfocuses on its female protagonist, (and slightly sinful) result, and is book’s descriptions, the characters ing rushed and unexplained. It is Beatrice ‘Tris’ Prior in a futuristic warned to not tell anyone of her grow on you. Shailene Woodley’s perhaps fair to say that the film Chicago after war has brought the non-conformity. One choosing initial timid personality makes suffers from the normal issues day, a confused Tris decides to her growth even more endear- that cinema adaptations encounplanet to destruction. The film follows suit in its leave home and join Dauntless: ing, showing a relatable personal ter when trying to bring a whole beloved world to life: timing. initial plot line: it introduces a the danger seeking sect who progression. She more than holds However, the ending of the her own against the likes of Kate society divided into 5 distinct protect the whole city. From here, the plot follows Winslet, who’s sharp and cutting film is questionable. Without groups, all of which embody a

giving too much away, I simply cannot understand why the producers felt the need to alter the story here and create a scene that achieves the same outcome but through different means. Hopefully, the end result will not mean further inconsistencies in the follow up movies. The film has been highly panned by critics as falling short to the Hunger Games, with ratings above 3 stars being scarce. Yet, critics love to hate this type of film and it hasn’t stopped audiences from flooding into the cinema to watch it and afterwards praising it. Personally, I feel if you’ve read and enjoyed the book, the film has amazing graphics brining Chicago and its characters to life in a way that does not disappoint. But as is usually always the case, fans of the book with all leave reciting the exact same phrase, ‘the book is much better than the film’. Summit Entertainment has revealed that the sequel, Insurgent, is already in the works and scheduled to be released on the 20th March 2015. The finale, Allegiant, is due the following year.

Jayde smyth

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the hit hbo show made its eagerly anticipated return to our screens on April 6th, becoming the network’s most watched episode since the finale of ‘The Sopranos’ in 2007. So it’s safe to say that despite the seemingly never ending wait between each series, fans are still interested in the show and it looks like the word is spreading on just how amazing it really is. The day after the success of its season opener, hbo announced that ‘Game of Thrones’ would be coming back for a fifth and sixth season, (was there ever really a doubt?) But show runners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss announced earlier this year that the adventure in Westeros is to end most likely after season seven, which has book lovers questioning whether the tv show will overtake the series of novels it is originally based on. But why should they be worried? Well, the last published work in the ‘A Song of Fire and Ice’ collection, A Dance with Dragons, was back in 2011, six years after its predecessor A Feast for Crows. Clearly, G.R.R.

Martin is not one to be rushed into finishing things before he is ready. He also happens to be a busy man; not only does he write an episode per series, but he’s also writing accompanying novellas, including a collection of Tyrion Lannister’s best quotes and quips (and I for one can’t wait for this to be released). On top of all of this he’s editing two other tv series, appearing at fan conventions and overseeing the production of the show itself. So, sure it’s perfectly reasonable to be worried about the show surpassing the books with a workload this size, but is it any wonder the poor guy just can’t get around to finishing up The Winds of Winter? So are there any solutions? Well, they could make the show longer. There’s been talk about ten seasons and a movie, but that really depends on hbo, funding, fan interest and a lot of unpredictable factors. Benioff and Weiss have also voiced concerns about over-staying their welcome, feeling that eight seasons would be more than enough. (Is there such a thing as too much Game of Thrones? (Definitely not.) Of course, there’s always the possibility of the book series being extended,

meaning the show would have to continue, assuming that Martin feels up to the task. Let’s not forget the original novels were only supposed to be a trilogy before he realised this was not a story to be told in three tales. (Can I get a round of applause that this never happened?) Unfortunately, we may have to face the cold hard truth, the show is moving at a much faster speed with a new series being released every year. Within these series is a combination of all the novels (season four alone has glimpses of the last three books in itself) and then there’s the little problem of

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with another year of uni drawing to a close, and most tenancies ending in June or July, there’s plenty to celebrate and do in the city, especially when we’ve been predicted another beautifully hot summer ahead of us. Here’s a brief guide on what you can expect to be happening for the summer months. Bristol Folk Festival, St. George’s and the Folk House, 3rd-4th May

A slightly alternative start, but a good option for those of you who are not avid dance lovers, and would rather pick up a ukulele than the Apple Mac and decks, dancing around in brogues and straw hats than neon paint and tie-dye tees and shorts. Featuring some of the most established folk acts, as well as newcomers, the festival promises to be exciting within the much loved folk genre. From ‘Fairport Convention’, a respected and highly regarded folk group, to ‘Spiers and Boden’, the BBC Radio Two folk award winners, the event looks to be an exciting two days in two of Bristol’s most prestigious venues. VegFest, Lloyds Amphitheatre, 23rd—25th May

Clashing with Love Saves the Day, this festival will definitely be right up your street if you’re looking for a good day out, rather than just live music. The event promises 140 stalls of vegan produce and products, which is perfect for you herbivores out there. There are also some cookery workshops and various film showings, as well as

mu s i c & e n t e r ta i n m e n t

This summer in Bristol

Sophie Seddon looks at the festivals and big musical events coming to Bristol this summer

Ruts DC as the evening highlight. Good perhaps for family friendly fun, but perhaps not quite as student friendly as… Love Saves the Day, Castle Park, 24—25th May

The annual festival brings many a dance and dj lovers to the city for two days of guaranteed great music. Chill out at Castle Park for the weekend with the likes of Annie Mac, SBTRKT, Eton Messy, Hercules and the Love Affair, Clean Bandit and B Traits. No doubt the atmosphere will be perfectly chilled during the day, with face painting, cider flowing and dancing students fuelling the crowds until the early hours. If you’re looking for a weekend with friends to enjoy new and exciting dance tracks, before returning home, look no further.

coming to Ashton Court with Bananarama and Rick Astley among many of the old school artists performing at the three day event. If you have a passion for 80s music and don’t mind being Rick Roll’d, you may also want to look into camping for the weekend. Grillstock BBQ and Music Festival, Lloyds Amphitheatre, 7th—8th June

A VegFest alternative for meat

lovers. On the outer rim of the Clifton Triangle, around the corner from Bill’s and two doors down from Mbargo is Grillstock, one of the tastiest joints in the city where meat is the specialty. Now in its fifth year, Grillstock brings meat and music to the Lloyds building. It’s certainly one you won’t want to miss if you love your meat. Fun Lovin’ Criminals and Hayseed Dixie are the us headliners that will be entertaining you while you pick

up some nifty bbq cooking tips. Paolo Nutini, Lloyds Amphitheatre, 25th June

The beloved Scot returns this year with album Caustic Love and is bringing it to the Bristol crowds out on the Harbourside. While hopefully playing classics such as ‘Rewind’, ‘Last Request’, ‘Pencil Full of Lead’ and ’10/10’, he’ll also be showcasing the new album at the closing gig on his 2014 tour. It is a rare opportunity to see a live act as big as this to be playing in the centre of Bristol, so if you get the chance, head on down. St. Paul’s Carnival, St. Paul’s, 5th July

From its initial beginnings in the sixties, the carnival aims to promote cultural and community development of the Stokes Croft/ St. Paul’s sector of the city. The entire area is taken over, with schools and community groups using African and Caribbean inspired themes to produce what is a major attraction in the West Country. Well worth a trip down, if you’re still in Bristol.

Let’s Rock Bristol, Ashton Court Estate (Bower Aston campus), 6th—8th June

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What’s on in Bristol’s theatres? Natasha McGregor gives the heads up on the shows coming to Bristol this summer natasha mcgregor

music@westerneye.net

london is only an hour and a half train journey away, but why travel to the West End when the West End is coming here? Bristol’s Hippodrome is hosting a line of fantastic and well known shows this summer. As well as big names gracing the stage, Bristol pulls out all the home talent in various theatres across the city. Bristol Hippodrome, St Augustine’s Parade, BS1 4UZ

A great selection of shows are coming up over the summer months. Short runs include the all male ‘Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake’ (May 20—24) and ‘Rock of Ages’ (July 7—12). The big show that everyone has been waiting for is ‘Shrek the Musical’, which will run from August 19th to September 7th. All tickets can be

purchased online from atg tickets or in the box office located next to the Hippodrome Piano bar. And if you need any more of a reason to go, they often have a student concessionary rate that rivals any last minute London ticket! Bristol Old Vic, King Street, BS1 4ED

The highlight from the Old Vic will be their annual Mayfest, which is dedicated to presenting a range of “unusual, playful and ambitious work”. It’s a fantastic festival with a great collection of works being put on all around the city. They will also have their usual collection of spoken word nights, studio productions and the return of ‘Bristol Proms’. The full program can be found on their website at www.bristololdvic.org.uk/shows. The Old Vic is a perfect example of original theatre that showcases fantastic talent; it also received the thumbs up for a revamp earlier this year.

Tobacco Factory Theatre, Raleigh

Redgrave Theatre, Percival Road,

Bierkeller Theatre, All Saints Street,

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Brewery Theatre, North Street,

The Redgrave Theatre in Clifton are yet to release their full summer program, but still have a great selection of shows coming up. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will be performing ‘Sauce for the Goose’, a classic comedy about “untrustworthy husbands, betrayed wives, artful servants and crazed Germans” among other things. baos will also be putting on ‘West Side Story’ and Clifton College Upper School pupils will be taking ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ into the grounds of the college itself. Their programme of events can be downloaded from their website here www.cliftonc o l l e g e u k . c o m /c c s l / r e d g r a v e but tickets must be purchased directly from the companies, details of which can be found in their programme.

The Bierkeller is a Bristol gem, it often debuts uwe student performances as well as putting on unique showcases and cheap nights out. Some uwe students will be performing several times at the Bierkeller Theatre this summer. Our Drama Society will be presenting the Moira Buffini play ‘Dinner’, a new writing showcase and a double bill of short plays in collaboration with Steam Powered Tea, a new business by a uwe graduate. These are all taking place between May and July, the details of which can be found on the Bierkeller Theatre website w w w . b i e r ke l l e r t h e a t r e . c o m . There will also be the usual live music nights, including bands such as Halo, Metallica Reloaded and number of local band showcases.

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uwe’s own students will be taking a night of new writing to the Brewery Theatre, part of the Tobacco Factory Theatre, from 10th—14th June. This will include three new pieces of writing by students, performed by current students and graduates and directed by some of the university’s drama lecturers. As well as this, the Tobacco Factory will have their usual program of Shakespeare, physical theatre, and new drama being presented by a variety of companies. You can check out their events and book tickets on their website www. tobaccofactorytheatres.com Make sure you go and support your fellow uwe students at this brilliant event.

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Western Eye 05.14 — Issue 06

S AT I R E

REVOLUTIONARY NEWS SOURCE COMING OUT OF THE NEW WORLD ORDER

The Stanton Shelter Riots in Nottingham England

The Indian State of Karnataka

Vatican nun banished after

Adrian Lansley accused of

Lybia wins winter Olympics bid,

after Erik Thickles calls Robin

bans smoking in child labour

breaking her celibacy vows with

ordering G-Forces to injure

snow being shipped over from

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a man she claims was God

the public in order to get more

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patients in his private hospital

Sledge Hammer’s address The leader of the revolution ‘Sledge Hammer’ speaks to the world comrades, The interruption changed the landscape and the borders of this world. You may not like your new neighbours much but you must learn to live side by side. Difference is not necessarily dangerous and hopefully we can use these new bonds to our advantage. I dream of a new world where people needn’t fear their future, people needn’t fear their freedom and I dream of this for you. Psychopaths have previously been our rulers and our guides but not for much longer. It’s time for a government that has you in their best interest not their own

sex appeal. Sexy politics has no place in our new world. Prepare yourselves for a struggle because this is not going to be an easy fight. There will be blood sweat and tears, there always will be. If you want to live to see a brighter tomorrow you are going to have to carry tools. I wish to lead this world into the battle for freedom and justice. I will do anything and everything to make our future a utopia but I need your assistance. A leader is nothing without the people. I will see you on the fields. Viva La revolution.

Council man David Westboro missing WILLIE PETE

councilman David Westboro is missing and presumed dead after being propelled into the air after crude oil burst through the ground beneath him at Topeka Country club Kansas. There are no official records of Westboro’s age but he is estimated

A DEPICTION OF HOW GOD MIGHT LOOK ADAPTATION OF MICHELANGELO BUONARROTI’S SISTINE CHAPEL FRESCO

to have been thousands of years old judging by his political views. Westboro was playing golf at Topeka country club when he disappeared. Onlookers say that Westboro was struck by lightning first then an earthquake opened the ground beneath his feet and crude oil shot up at him up thrusting him into the sky. His body has not yet been found and police have called off the search after scouring a 5 mile radius. Westboro has been in the news a recently after a phone call he made to a local Topeka political radio show. During the phone call Westboro shared his controversial opinions on homosexuality and expressed fear that a God would attack the Earth to demonstrate his anger with homosexuality. Until now there has been no evidence to there being oil under Topeka and after inspection there doesn’t seem to be any oil left which has led to some people reaching the conclusion that this itself has been an act of God.

Helpful-Man: help-full or hand-full? KEVIN KLARKER

citopia’s super powered protector ‘Helpful-man’, the cities symbol of hope and freedom, has used his super strength, speed and flight to kill his clown faced nemesis ‘General-Zany’. Helpful-man punched Zany through a skyscraper which fell on hospital which fell on an orphanage which itself fell on a dog shelter. When Helpful-man discovered Zany was still not dead he snapped his neck of the clown based villain finally ending his life. Its estimated during this battle that 100,000 innocent people have been killed or badly injured and at least 10 dogs are seeking therapy for the trauma. costume but he's a complicated, This is the latest in a string dark and brooding person… He of dark and gritty Exploits that deals with the death of his parents Helpful-man has been involved in by pummelling street level crimisince he rebooted his image. This nals born into poverty with his has led me to question: why has super powers, how is that not Helpful-man, a hero traditionally awesome?" children admired, changed to a Now lets take a look at violent murderer? General Zany. Some people believe its The coroner revealed that the because Helpful-man wanted to "Captain of Camp" (as he became appeal more to teenage males. known amongst the city's crime Until recently this demographic mobs) was revealed to be local were unimpressed by Helpful- homeless man, Geoffrey King. man. Popular teenage blogger An investigation revealed that N33killa wrote about Helpful- King was born into poverty. Then man last year going as far to call when he was 14 he lied about his him “homosexually active”. We age to join the Army in the hope asked N33killa if his opinion had he could escape his dire circumchanged recently his response stances. He was dispatched to was "yeah, I know he still wears fight in Switzerland and was sent tights and has a colourful home on honourable discharge

after a traumatic ied attack caused him to develop a serious case of post-traumatic stress disorder. Returning home King began to believe he was a clown and started to call himself General-Zany. There have be several serious campaigns calling for the rehabilitation of super villains such as King. The campaigns have never been able to take off because of a wealthy benefactor, Stark enterprises, who bankroll the no campaign. Owner of Stark enterprises the Mysterious Billionaire Wayne Stark has now green lit a film based on Helpful-man and General Zany. The film is eagerly anticipated to be one of the most profitable films ever with the special affects budget alone costing 400,000,000,000 money.

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science & technology

Science & Technology — fracking and entomophagy

Fracking: The Collision of Politics and Science Policy decisions are rarely made on scientific evidence alone. In fact, science has only a small part to play in the convoluted world of policy. In this light, perhaps it is unsurprising that even though we have seen vehement anti-fracking protests across the uk in recent months, it looks like the controversial process will be going ahead as planned. james riley

scitech@westerneye.net

fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is the process by which hundreds of gallons of pressurised water, chemicals and sand are blasted into the ground to open up trapped deposits of gas. In the current controversy the focus is on shale gas extraction, although fracking can be used to extract various gases for use as fuel. The process is nothing new. It made its first appearance in 1947 and was first commercially implemented in 1949. Recent events have sparked public opposition to fracking, with many perceiving the risks to outweigh the benefits. In 2011, two earthquakes struck Lancaster following prospective fracking exercises by Caudrilla Resources (the main company with fracking contracts within the uk), resulting in a nationwide moratoria while a formal investigation into fracking’s dangers took place. However, the risks of fracking stretch beyond the chance of mild earth tremors. It is these environmental concerns which activist groups like Greenpeace are desperately trying to bring to the public’s attention. In their recent publication, “Fracking: What’s the Evidence?”,

Greenpeace set out the wealth of environmental consequences aligned to this extraction technique. Greenpeace says about its report: “From water pollution, to gas flares, to seismic activity to property prices, the report takes an in-depth look at what fracking involves, and the key social and environmental risks that should be taken into consideration as the uk Government attempts to open England up to this new form of extreme energy.” One major concern raised over the fracking procedure is the contamination of groundwater, and the possible contamination of drinking water. In the usa this has indeed taken place, although the Geological Society has said that with proper regulations in place the contamination of groundwater should not be an issue. Another consideration is the fact that fracking uses a large amount of water and some groups claim the water supply couldn’t take the strain. In reality, fracking in the uk should only require the use of around 0.01% of the current usage. But even without these various local environmental concerns, it would still be true that one of the major risks of fracking is our continued dependence on fossil fuels and the inability to cut our emissions; further failing to halt

the seemingly glacial march of climate change. This is one of the biggest concerns anti-fracking groups can urge, and it is almost an uncontested one from the supporters of fracking. However, some politicised points about shale gas producing less greenhouse emissions than coal have been made, along with the claim that it is a “greener alternative” to traditional fossil fuels. The uk government has agreed to a number of targets aimed at decarbonising the home economy. This includes the Kyoto Protocol, which promises an 80% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2050. The Kyoto Protocol gave rise to the Climate Change Act 2008, which makes it the duty of the Secretary of State to adhere to cutting the greenhouse emissions laid out within the Kyoto agreement. Although large original signatories, such as the United States and Canada, have since not ratified the agreement and subsequently dropped out, the protocol is still taken seriously within European governments. Our reduction promises are one point which anti-fracking campaigners have cited in opposition to fracking. In a world where we are committed to reducing our greenhouse emissions, should we not be more

Illustration of the hydraulic fracturing process US Environmental Protection Agency

focused on alternative forms of energy such as wind farms, solar panels and tidal generators? These technologies have benefited other European economies, whilst continuing to honour the Kyoto agreement. Germany, for example, which boasts Europe’s leading economy, now produces over 25% of their energy from renewables in this way. On 27th September, 2013, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (ipcc) published its fifth Assessment Report and in response to this comprehensive collection of climate change science, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate change, Edward Davey acknowledged:

change contribution. For some time now the uk, like a lot of European countries, has been trying to decouple its energy dependence from Russia. With current Ukrainian crisis highlights the fragility of the West’s relationship with the old Soviet state. Although the uk’s gas imports from Russia are now only around 1%, we still import over 40% of our coal and solid fuels from the nation. Russia’s power on the world stage comes mainly from its abundance of energy resources. These are resources which Russia has exploited for power in the past. Even despite the West’s efforts to reduce our dependence

Fracking protest south of Balcombe, 18 August 2013 Robin Webster

“The message of this report is clear – the Earth’s climate has warmed over the last century and man-made greenhouse gases have caused much of that global warming. The gases emitted now are accumulating in the atmosphere and so the solutions must be set in motion today. The risks and costs of doing nothing today are so great, only a deeply irresponsible government would be so negligent.” This is where the intersection of politics and science is greatly evident. Quite obviously, shale gas will be contributing to climate change. Quite obviously, it is not a green alternative. And, quite obviously, the solutions are not being “set in motion today”. Yet it seems like the government are set to launch full-scale shale extraction within the uk. On the 24th January, 2014, David Cameron said to the World Economic Forum (Davos): “Governments need to reassure people that nothing would go ahead if there were environmental dangers. But if this is done properly, shale gas can actually have lower emissions than imported gas. We should be clear that if the European Union or its member states impose burdensome, unjustified or premature regulatory burdens on shale gas exploration in Europe investors will quickly head elsewhere.” From Cameron’s focus on loss of investors over the environmental consequences, it is quite obvious that there are more factors in this decision than solely the scientific evidence of environmental damage and climate

on Russian power, statistics from 2010 show how Russia’s energy exports were more than twice as much as any other oecd country, and represented a massive 40% of the total oecd energy exports. With the recent events in Ukraine, giving fracking the go ahead seems to make more and more political sense. Even though there may be water contamination, even though there may be earthquakes, even though it will not be a step in the direction of fulfilling our Kyoto Protocol obligations, there is a sense that somehow the scientific facts of the dangers are going to give way to possible political dangers of not acting. This is not a certainty, but it seems likely. When calculating the risks of such a decision, it is a fine balance of deciding between two possible futures. One in which your obligations to reducing greenhouse gases helps to curb insidious climate change, which may for the most part be irreversible; and the other option, the reduction of dependence on the energy exports of a country vying for power, a country which has used its position as an energy provider for geopolitical influence and intimidation before, and could easily choose that path again. When presented as two options it becomes clear how the waters of policy can become muddied by much more than just science’s view of the world. Not that these two futures are the only possible options, there is the truly green alternative. Is it not time we start to take renewable energy more seriously?

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PRODUCTION. THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOURCES.

Entomophagy — not just yet thanks, it gives me the creepy crawlies

Could bugs make you look good this summer? JO THOMAS

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spring time is usually accompanied by mad fads and sadly disappointing attempts at attaining a ‘summer body’. In light of this, I couldn’t help but glance back at 2013’s widespread promotion of a slightly different kind of diet. No, not the 5:2, the 6:1 nor even the 7:0; this is a diet with a different sort of crunch. Entomophagy, a concept both hard to say, and for many, difficult to … er … swallow, is the practice of eating insects. It certainly got plenty of attention last year, so could eating insects be the newest shortcut to the summer body in 2014? I, for one, am not ready just yet. Before you judge me, let me stress, I am a firm believer in sustainability — I recycle, eat little meat and try to be as green as possible. Therefore, for me, entomophagy presents a dilemma. Many insect-crunching crusaders declare the numerous environmental benefits to be gained if we all switched to crunching critters: less greenhouse gas production, water use and farmland, fewer pesticides and a more efficient feed conversion rate. In an age of increasing populations and food prices, declining water supplies and global warming, a cheaper, greener and nutritional food source sounds pretty conclusive. So why the hesitation? In part because they are insects, yes. I’m sure I am not alone in admitting the thought of regularly putting these invertebrates into my mouth slightly revolting and hard to stomach. But, with practice, this is something I could overcome. However, my concerns go beyond hairy legs and slimy aftertastes; what concerns me most is safety. Surprisingly little is known about the food safety of entomophagy. Of the published

scientific literature, very few studies have considered safety or hazards from microbes, chemicals or parasites. Of these few, several found insects caused allergic reactions in some, particularly those with existing allergies to seafood. There are doubts over whether cooking them would alleviate this, and although allergic reactions are unlikely to affect us all, to someone already reluctant, this isn’t particularly encouraging. Even the un, who published an influential pro-entomophagy paper last May, admitted there has also been insufficient testing of insects in food or feed production for the risk of transmitting infections to humans. As insects are less closely related to us than traditional livestock, it has been assumed that zoonotic infections (those “shared in nature by humans and wild or domestic animals”, such as ‘bird flu’) are less likely. However, there is simply not enough research out there; assumptions alone don’t exactly make me want to look up recipes for tomorrow’s locust stir-fry. Yes, historically we’ve probably all done it, and two billion people worldwide are doing it regularly today (there are nearly 2000 different edible species to choose from). However, this is predominantly through traditional methods, where insects are harvested in the wild. These methods have enough safety concerns of their own, with some cases of high levels of pesticides and metal toxicities. However, to ease food security concerns and feed the expanding population, we are talking about producing insects en masse. This has, largely speaking, not been done before and rarely for human consumption. The few examples of insect farming in temperate zones are mostly family-run enterprises, predominantly for pet foods, and technology for processing them is virtually non-existent. Not overly convincing, I must admit.

There are nearly 2000 edible insect species to choose from

Switching to entomophagy could potentially lead to decreased greenhouse gas production, less environmental damage, increased sustainability and more efficient feed conversion rates

Of even greater concern is one of the highly esteemed benefits of entomophagy: insects could be fed from manure and organic waste streams.In terms of sustainability: fantastic. Food safety — or edibility-wise, much less desirable. Again, even advocates within the un admit this “raises bacteriological, mycological and toxicological concerns … which still have not been adequately researched.” More than a little worrying and although it has been claimed some of these risks could be overcome by hygienic handling and properly managed farms, how much trust can we have in farming and processing systems that have never been tried before? We struggle enough with producing protein sources we claim to know about; I doubt I need remind you of the horse-related controversy we were reeling from just last year. Nor the catastrophic case of bse not so very long ago. How can we trust novel and unpractised farming techniques, when long-established and supposedly well-regulated ones have been so neglected? A friend of mine recently bought locusts online, which arrived with a distinct lack of

preparation or cooking instructions. He was unsuccessful in contacting the supplier, and subsequently had to guess the preparation procedure. Combine this lack of experience with studies showing detrimental bacteria can survive boiling and a rather lacking regulatory framework for insect products, and I suspect problems will arise fairly promptly. Anyone who has also experienced an unpleasant partnership with cooking prawn-shaped invertebrates I’m sure will agree: the outcome could be both extremely undesirable and more than a little unsavoury. I applaud this effort to face our food, climate and sustainability problems, to raise public awareness and open up debate. However, as much as I want to grip entomophagy by the antennae and fully support it, I personally am going to need a little more scientific evidence and safety reassurance before I gobble those grubs and embark upon this unconventional diet. For this year at least, I’m sticking to a diet that doesn’t involve six legs, compound eyes or a crunchy exoskeleton. Entomophagy, better luck next year.

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SPORT

SPORT — UNIVERSITY COMPETITION AND GLOBAL SPORTS

Is ‘Financial Fair Play’ working?

Alex Storey discusses the difficulty of enforcing Financial Fair Play in football

Uwe fall short in the Varsity Rugby Series after. Uob evened the score with a penalty of their own leaving the score 10–10 at half-time. monday 31 st march saw the Unfortunately things went men’s and women’s first rugby downhill for uwe in the second teams of both uwe and University half. Uob opened the scoring after of Bristol (uob) face off at the a try, that from where we were Memorial Stadium, part of the sat, looked like it was knocked on Bristol Varsity series, and a battle before the line (call me bias if you of superiority. will). With the conversion added, The women went first with a uob moved ahead 17–10. good crowd there in support of Frustrations from uwe after both teams. Uwe started strongly a period of good attacking play with some good pressure and nice by uob came to a head when play by the forwards, but soon uwe No.14 was red carded after enough uob’s women opened the a horrendous spear tackle which scoring and pretty much set the luckily left no one harmed, but on tone for the match; showing their any other day could have been a superior pace out wide and better whole lot worse. play from their backs. Despite being a man down Half time saw uwe trailing uwe defended well only leaking a 15–0 but with the uob kicker converted try and a penalty. missing all her kicks uwe were Uwe had to play the final still very much in the game. A uob 5 minutes with 13 men after a try soon after the break left little sin-binning that lead to another hope of a uwe comeback. try. The final score was 31–10. Despite this uwe Women Uwe’s ill-discipline was the didn’t give up and scored an real deciding factor in the match,. interception try, ultimately uob Both teams were evenly matched continued to dominate, eventu- with 15 men and uwe more than ally winning comfortably 32–07. held their own defensively with As the crowd grew so did the 14. Yet, as you may imagine, being excitement for the men’s game stripped down to 13 men was the with chants erupting from both final nail in the coffin. uwe and uob supporters. The first Overall, it was an entertaining half saw both sides playing some evening of rugby with both the excellent rugby. Uob opened the men’s and women’s teams doing scoring after a well worked try uwe proud by not giving up in a making up for a missed penalty by situation many would have. their kicker shortly before hand. Uwe soon fought back with a try Women 32–07 of their own and a penalty shortly Men 31–10 TOM WILLIAMS

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ALEX STOREY

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bring up the topic of finance in football with fans and you are likely to be met with a somewhat toxic reaction. Fans of lower league clubs are particularly vocal in their distaste for big money in the game. Fans of Premier League clubs, yet to be invested in by multi-millionaire backers gaze up the table, yearning to be in the loftier reaches. Some may shrug and tell you it is better to be true to your roots than it is to be bankrolled to the top, yet the majority of fans envy the success of their rivals. Whichever way you look at it, big money has changed the game. In order to stop league positions being dictated by aggressive spending, Financial Fair Play (ffp) was put in place to essentially stop clubs spending beyond their means. In theory this means that clubs should not make a loss, stopping clubs spending extravagant amounts of money in an attempt to win the league, gain promotion or stave off relegation. However, since ffp was first brought to the table, there have been critics of the system, labelling it unenforceable, convoluted and ultimately doomed to failure. Teams such as qpr have come in for particular criticism for their lavish spending in a pitiful attempt to stay in the Premier League, spending over £50 million on new players only to be relegated with games to spare.

The 2013/14 season marks the first time that the club’s financial accounts will be scrutinised in relation to their spending and already there are fears that a large percentage of British and European clubs have continued spending beyond their means. The French media have recently reported troubles for oil-rich psg and there are growing concerns at Manchester City as their lucrative commercial deal with Etihad Airways is seen to be taking advantages of loopholes in the system. It all begs the question about the necessity and effectiveness of the ffp measures. If a club will continue to spend beyond its means to buy new players, are the threat of hefty fines likely to deter them from doing so in the future? Championship clubs have to reveal their accounts by December 2014, if they fall foul of the ffp rules they will face a Football League transfer embargo, preventing them from making signings for twelve months. If they are promoted, they will be hit with a financial penalty by the Football League which will be donated to charity. Some may point to the smaller clubs and say it is geared towards making football a more level playing field and indeed 21 of the 24 Championship clubs voted for ffp to be introduced, indicating that there is a genuine willingness for this to work. However, with the promised land of the Premier League — the carrot dangling under the noses

of Football League chairmen — and the prospect of at least £120 million to add to the coffers, it’s not surprising that clubs will push for promotion at almost any cost. Similarly, for clubs at the top of the Premier League, it is equally imperative that Champions League football is secured. This has taken on even more importance with bt Sport purchasing the television rights for the 2015/16 season in a record-breaking, mind-boggling deal worth £897 million over three years. Several Championship clubs, including Premier League-bound Leicester City, have said that they will challenge any punishments that are handed out in the wake of the first ffp accounts. This presents the trouble of clubs having too much power. A system in which the main players are hell-bent on obstructing the completion of the process seems unlikely to succeed. If a Championship rebellion against ffp continues into the Premier League, then the proponents of it will be left with proverbial egg on their faces. With Premier League clubs not having to declare their accounts until 2016, it will be a while before we find out whether ffp has been successful at the highest level, but one suspects that they, alongside football’s governing bodies, will be watching the published accounts of Championship clubs this December with bated breath.

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SPORT

Out with the old, in with the new

George Chellis assesses 3 prospects for Rio 2014 GEORGE CHELLIS

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Luke Shaw

At 18 years old, Luke Shaw is without doubt the next prodigy of English football. Systematically humiliating hundreds of thousands of university students who have not yet become a professional and international standard footballer by 18, Shaw is one talent that we cannot afford to waste come June. Already the subject of intense summer speculation, in just one full season at Premier League level Shaw seems to have outgrown Southampton, the surprise package of the Premier League. Choosing Ashley Cole, an internationally acclaimed fullback earning his pay cheque twiddling his thumbs on the Chelsea bench, over Shaw would be madness. Although I am not denying Cole’s obvious ability, the choice between an 18 year old in the form of his life or a declining, underused 33-year-old is not a difficult one. Whether he is ready to replace Baines in the starting xi remains to be seen, but Shaw is undeniably deserved of a place. Ross Barkley

Seemingly the loan target of the Football League never to fully

realise his potential, Barkley has exploded on to the scene at just the right time. Benefiting massively from the faith instilled in him by the ever impressive Roberto Martinez, his Everton career has well and truly taken off, and he too finds himself subject to a metaphorical blizzard of transfer speculation. Quick, strong and skilful, Barkley has all the attributes a creative midfielder should have and every quality that England have been missing at every major tournament I can remember. Getting the recognition he deserves has not been an easy task, yet Barkley has given himself a great chance for selection, epitomising the form shown by the Everton squad as a whole in their push for Champions League football. In the sweltering heat in Rio, Barkley will thrive where others will wilt. He simply has to go. Raheem Sterling:

Plagued by off-field scandal and media speculation regarding his attitude, Sterling has all but silenced his critics with a string of potentially title winning performances at the top level this season. Much like Barkley, Sterling has repaid the faith given to him by a young ambitious manager and he owes a considerable amount of

World T20

Phil Mansell reviews the tournament and Sri Lanka’s first World T20 title PHIL MANSELL

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england entered the tournament with little hope of making any impact but they managed to fall short of even these dreadfully low expectations. Apart from England’s victory against Sri Lanka, largely thanks to 116 from Alex Hales, England were dire. Slightly and unfortunately beaten against New Zealand on Duckworth/Lewis due to a huge thunderstorm, England were then surprisingly victorious against Sri Lanka. The renewed hope this win provided had no impact, as England fell three

runs short of South Africa’s 196 in a must-win game. This made England’s last game, against the minnows of Netherlands, a dead rubber. However, many noted in the build-up to the match that a defeat for England would be hugely damaging to Ashley Giles’ hope of being appointed England’s permanent Head Coach. England restricted the Netherlands to 133–5 from their 20 overs but in response collapsed almost immediately. They were all out for an absolutely abject 88, with their time at the tournament summed up by a calamitous run out, the final nail in the coffin for English crickets pride.

his praise to Brendan Rogers. Having said this, with pace and spontaneous creativity, Sterling stands out from the crowd of one-dimensional wingers that Roy Hodgson has to choose from. Replacing Andros Townsend as the go-to winger in the absence of Theo Walcott, Sterling must be selected for the squad and arguably start on 14th of June in our opening tie against Italy. Plus with Liverpool showing great form and oozing confidence, packing the starting xi with title challengers rather than mid-table battlers can only be a good thing and I fully expect Sterling’s inclusion is almost a formality. These three hot properties in the English game are just a few examples of the young English talent that is on display on a weekly basis, many of whom are deserving of an opportunity to perform on the ultimate stage. By placing themselves in the shop window, these three future England regulars should have the chance that the old guard of English football were given on numerous occasions with no success. Whether they will be remains to be seen. Keep your eyes peeled. ROSS BARKLEY CATHERINE KORTSMIK 2012 ©

Quite bizarrely, England’s one victory came against Sri Lanka, the eventual winners and the team that so comprehensively embarrassed the Netherlands in the latter’s first group game. They were bowled out for 39, the lowest ever Twenty20 score. The final game of the group stages was another effective quarter-final, between Pakistan and the West Indies. The West Indies got off to a slow start, reaching 81–5 at the end of the 14th over. The innings was rescued by typically destructive cameos from Dwayne Bravo and captain Darren Sammy, and they posted a menacing score of 166. Pakistan never looked in control of the chase and collapsed to 82 all out. This meant that the West Indies finished second behind growing favourites India. In the first semi-final, Sri Lanka dominated West Indies before a storm arrived. West Indies were 28 runs behind on Duckworth/Lewis chasing 161, and crashed out as play was unable to restart. Whilst a fair way from the required D/L target, the

Windies will feel slightly unlucky as they had recovered from a similar situation against Pakistan to post a total in excess of the 161 required. The second semi-final was similarly one sided. South Africa were driven along to a total of 172 against India by captain Faf du Plessis’ 58 off 40 deliveries. India walked the chase, with a fabulous knock by Man of the Tournament Virat Kohli ensuring an easy victory. India entered the final as favourites but Sri Lanka were the choice of many neutrals, as two legends of the game were retiring from the T20 format after the game; Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara. Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field. Scoring at around a run a ball for the first ten overs, India were still set up to push on to reach a score of 150–160. Rohit Sharma’s departure soon after the midway point meant that pressure was piled on the century-hunting Kohli and Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj was unable to get going quickly, consistently unable to pass the strike back to the

increasingly frustrated Kohli. By the time Yuvraj finally departed, he had scored only 11 off 21 deliveries. New batsman MS Dhoni failed to score a boundary off his seven deliveries and India posted a score of 130–4 off their 20 overs. Despite a tricky start, veterans Jayawardene and Sangakkara steadied the innings together. The former played well for his run-a-ball 24, before departing after an uncharacteristic hoick. Sangakkara carried on his merry way, before new partner Thirimanne was removed cheaply, leaving Sri Lanka needing 53 off 45. Big-hitting Thisara Perera was promoted up the order in a risky move intended to counter-attack. It worked, with Perera smashing Amit Mishra for a six in both the 15th and the 17th over. This allowed Sangakkara to reach his 50 with two boundaries off Ashwin, before Perera smashed his third six to complete the comfortable victory. Sri Lanka had finally won a limited overs World Cup, having been defeated four times in previous finals over the last seven years.

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