the bubble issue 54|10.01.11 - 23.01.11
intro • news in brief • idioteque competition
Welcome Back! Hopefully everyone had a great Christmas and New Year. At Warwick SU, we’ve been busy preparing for the next term and the miscellany of events it’s going to bring. First off, our annual Housing Day on Wednesday Week 1. If you’re looking for off-campus accommodation next year, pop in for a whole load of useful information from our specialised advice team. Friday Week 2 sees the opening of nominations for Officer Elections. Whether you want to stand for one of the full-time Sabbatical Officer posts or fancy tackling one of the part time officer positions alongside your studies, find out more and how to stand at warwicksu.com/elections. Over the Christmas break we’ve made some changes to our Ents line-up following feedback from you! The big news here is that Spank the Monkey returns with Top Banana every Friday of term. £3 entry and £1 selected drinks makes it a great night that’s easy on the wallet. We’ve also teamed up with Uni Express to offer those of you who live in Leam transport before and after the event! Pop! is, of course, still running every Wednesday, and Saturday sees a mix of events including Pressure and Skool Dayz for your entertainment! Time for some Monkey Business! Stu Stanley FINANCE OFFICER
news in brief officer elections are coming... Graduating this year and in search of a fantastic first job? At Warwick for another year and looking for that much-needed career boost? Want to see real change enacted in your Union? Then consider running in this year’s Officer Elections - your chance to represent Warwick students to the University and nationally. Check out www.warwicksu.com/elections to find out more and pop along to a prospective candidate briefing in Week 2. It’s your Union. Be part of it.
leisure rules! Looking for somewhere to just go and slob out during the day? Well, look no further! Pop up to The Terrace Bar between 12pm - 4pm each day where you can relax with free wi-fi, newspapers, board games, snacks and more. Leisure rules every day at The Terrace Bar!
re-freshers fair The Re-Freshers Fair is your opportunity to join that club or society you wished you had joined last term but didn’t! Is there something you’ve heard your hallmates or coursemates raving about that you want to join? Or have you ended up with nothing to do other than coursework and want to try something new? This is your chance to have a second peek at the clubs and societies we have on offer and find something you’ll love! Head over to the Atrium on Thursday Week 1 between 10am and 4pm.
bus stop Why wait out in the cold? The Terrace Bar is now the warmest bus stop on campus, offering you drinks deals and bar snacks as a hearty alternative to standing looking miserable waiting for the 12 or U1. Join us every Monday to Friday, from 4pm - 9pm.
COMPETITION Think you’re a bit of a smarty-pants when it comes to indie music? Those good folk over at RISE have put up some gift vouchers to spend in their fine store for one lucky winner who can name the most icons used on our awesome Idioteque poster. All you need to do is name the artist which corresponds to each image, simple as that! Email your answers to ents@warwicksu.com and we’ll collate the winning entries to enter into the prize draw!
rant week responses
FEES COMMODATION CHOICE
DATION MONEY CHOICE
TRANSPORT
EESBUSES
FACILITIES
TRANSPORT
ACCOMODATION
FACILITIES ACCOMODATION
In Week 10 last term we asked you to RANT about anything and everything you wanted to see change in your Union, however big or small. You ranted, we listened and over the holidays we made some of the changes you wanted to see…
GOT SOMETHING TO SAY...? “ Union computers are too slow.”
“ SU prices are too high! ”
We Agree! We’ve bought a load of new ones! If you’re on a sports club or society exec you’ll find brand new machines awaiting you in the Soc & Sports Room - enjoy!
The SU isn’t here to make a profit; any surplus from our commercial actives gets invested straight back into services for you, including the Student Advice Centre, Sports Clubs and Societies and all our other representation systems.
“ I want to RANT
The recent VAT increase has had very little effect on the prices at Warwick SU compared to our competitors. We’ve unfortunately had to increase the price of drinks, but by only 5p each, and there’s been no increase in the price of food or any of our meal deals!
more often!”
Well, now you can. We’ve launched our feedback service ‘Have Your Say’ with comment cards in outlets and responses in the Atrium and Bubble. More opportunities are coming soon on the website! You can email us your feedback 24/7 on feedback@warwicksu.com.
It’s the first time in three years that drinks prices have increased at all - in fact we dropped them by 10% at the start of the year in The Copper Rooms.
“the Atrium does not feel student-y enough...” We’ve now bought lots of sofas and there’s plenty of new things going up on the walls - you can read our feedback responses, get news from our new ‘have you heard’ boards and find out more about everything your Union has to offer. We’re also promoting the Atrium to societies and clubs to use as an indoor ‘Piazza’ for performances and showcases of what they do. The Indoor Markets will be back and we’ll be hosting different events throughout the term. If you are interested in booking the Atrium for club or society events, please contact the SU’s Central Admin Department by emailing admin@warwicksu.com.
www.warwicksu.com/rantweek
changes to the entertainment programme
As a result of your feedback during the Ents survey and Rant Week, we’re making some major changes to this term’s programme of entertainment here at the Union. Our survey revealed Mondays are among the least popular nights to go out, and so Manic Mondays are now no more. Sadface! However, you stated emphatically that you wanted cheaper drinks on your big night out, and so we are now moving all of the existing £1 drinks offers to Fridays. Huzzah! Indeed, perhaps the biggest change will be the return of that perennial Warwick favourite TOP BANANA on a Friday night, revamped and rebooted for a new generation. Despite a great deal of positive feedback on O.M.G, your comments suggested that you wanted a wider variety of music, a much stronger social atmosphere, cheaper drinks and reduced entry price. Fridays will therefore be £3 in, with selected drinks just £1 all night at the bar plus regular themed events with all manner of added extras. Music-wise, former Top B DJs Chris Carter and Tom Skelhon will be returning to the helm, bashing out an eclectic mix of current chart hits together with your favourite commercial RnB, hip-hop, pop, dance, rock, indie, drum’n’bass and dubstep anthems. Upstairs in Room 2 you can get down and dirty to the sounds of RnB, grime, garage and UK Funky. ’Ead, shoulders, kneez and toez! Keep your eyes open for that cheeky monkey Spank running around causing havoc, and those of you on Facebook may just catch him taking part in a little monkey business over the next term… In response to feedback from regular attendees, Crash will be moving to Saturday nights, three times a term. Rocksoc and Bandsoc will continue to hold their traditional pre-event social in Room 2, bringing you the best of live student talent before the event kicks off at 10pm. Our two most popular events, Skool Dayz and Pop!, will remain unchanged. Look out too for some major changes coming to The Terrace Bar over the coming weeks as we’ll be unveiling a brand new programme of evening entertainment and some big changes during the daytime! You spoke, we listened. Our response now is simple: those who asked for a better atmosphere in the Union, the only person who can make that happen is YOU. See you at Top B!
get involved • policy of the fortnight • have your say
get involved
have your say feedback@warwicksu.com
you say...
warwick inspire Are you interested in inspiring young people to reach Higher Education? The Warwick SU Inspire scheme takes Warwick Students into local schools where they talk about their life as a student at Warwick, and chat with pupils about their perceptions of the University experience. Participants will have the chance to motivate the next generation of University students, many of whom may not have considered Higher Education as an option. For information and to get involved contact your Education Officer, Sean Ruston, by emailing education@warwicksu.com or coming to see him in his office in SUHQ.
policy of the fortnight policy 594: specialist food provision on campus This policy, passed in 2006, mandates your Union to offer vegetarian and vegan options across all the outlets and to label them accordingly. From burritos and beanburgers to salads and ciabattas, we’re proud to fulfil this policy and like to go the extra mile. If you’ve got any allergies or intolerances (wheat, dairy etc.) then just ask at the bar and see what the chefs are able to make to your needs - they’ll do their best to help.
you say... union council isn’t representative we say...
we say... Absolutely any student can run in the Autumn Elections to be on Council and we do our best to advertise that fact. If you don’t run and don’t vote then you won’t get people who represent your views. Why not get involved in the Officer Elections and help your Union whilst getting a great career boost.
you say... i wantyou somewhere say... to just slob out and be a student during the day!
we say... we say... We’ll be turning The Terrace Bar into a veritable slacker’s paradise between 10am-4pm each day. Pop along and see what we can do to unleash your inner Ferris Bueller!
THE OFFICER
Get involved with your Union and take part in this year’s Officer Elections. It’s your chance to put your stamp on how the Union is run. Find out more at www.warwicksu.com/elections. Prospective Candidate Briefings:
Week 2
Nominations Open: 12noon, Friday Week 2
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we say...
what’s on
idIoteque
what’s on week 1
friday 21st
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
indoor market
Relax to the finest lesser-known indie and alternative music, courtesy of Offbeat and Rise.
10AM - 4pm atrium
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what’s on week 2
indoor market
indoor market 10AM - 4pm atrium
tuesday 11th
Un-plucked 9:30pm - 12am The Dirty Duck
A new night of acoustic covers from local talent!
wednesday 12th
indoor market 10AM - 4pm atrium
pop! STAG & HEN DO 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) Copper rooms 1
Ahead of next week’s ‘big day’, here’s your chance for some pre-nuptial shenanigans at our cheesy blast of midweek mayhem!
housing day 10:30am - 3:30pm atrium
Got a burning question about housing? Ask advisors from a range of services and get some useful hints and tips.
thursday 13
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re-freshers fair 10am - 4pm atrium
Missed out on joining up to a club or society in 1st term? Now there’s a second chance to get involved!
THE GREAT DEBATES: Is democracy necessary? 6pm - 8pm Atrium
Another lively debate on a hot topic featuring guest speaker Peter Facey - director of Unlock Democracy/Charter 88.
question time
monday 17th
2pm - 3pm curiositea
indoor market
get funked
10AM - 4pm atrium
9pm - 1am the TERRACE BAR
An illogical progression through Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk and Beats. FREE entry!
top b: the relaunch 10pm - 2am the copper rooms
Spank’s back! Get ready for £1 drinks, an eclectic mix of music and some guaranteed monkey business as the defining Warwick event makes a triumphant return!
saturday 15th
PRESSURE feat. PENDULUM DJ SET 10pm - 3am Copper rooms 1
The biggest name in UK drum’n’bass returns to lash out some seriously pounding tunes at our popular DnB night.
CRASH 10pm-2am (social from 8pm) copper Rooms 2
For those about to rock, we salute you! The Union’s noisiest (and daftest) event moves to a Saturday night, with live music from Bandsoc’s finest beforehand. Anyone for a conga?!
MIXOLOGY 9pm - late The Terrace Bar
New this term - cocktails, flare-tending and commercial dance tuneage for a classy Saturday night!
sunday 16th
12 noon warwicksu.com/elections
question time
10AM - 4pm atrium
monday 10th
officer elections nominations open
tuesday 18th
Un-plucked 9:30pm - 12am The Dirty Duck
wednesday 19th
indoor market 10AM - 4pm atrium
prospective officer candidate briefings 12pm | PART-Time candidates SUHQ, MR 4
POP! white wedding 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) Copper rooms 1
Brides, grooms, ushers, page boys and all the rest of it… it’s a - nice day for a - white wedding…
thursday 20th
prospective officer candidate briefings 12pm | sabbatical candidates SUHQ, MR 5
LATIN NIGHT 10pm - 2am (Salsa classes from 8pm) copper rooms 2
More sizzling Latin rhythms courtesy of the Salsa Society.
the marriage of figaro 7:30pm warwick arts centre theatre
Opera Warwick bring Mozart’s fiery, farcical masterpiece to life with colour.
Rag quiz
idIoteque
7:30pm Atrium
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
2pm - 3pm curiositea
the marriage of figaro 7:30pm warwick arts centre theatre
get funked 9pm - 1am the TERRACE BAR
top banana roller disco 10pm - 2am the Copper rooms
Time for a little (quiet) monkey business as we invite you to get those headphones on for a selection of Fri night bangers!
saturday 22nd
skool dayz 10pm - 2am Copper rooms
Join us to relive the best (and worst) tunes from your misspent youth, with jumping old-skool hip-hop from DJP upstairs.
MIXOLOGY 9pm - late The Terrace Bar
sunday 23rd
la juerga TBC the TERRACE BAR
Because mi casa es su casa! Celebrate Latin culture and spirit in The Terrace Bar.
Rag quiz 7:30pm Atrium
Your club/society event not listed? Email your events for Term 2, Weeks 3 and 4 to: bubble@warwicksu.com
featured event • don’t miss
don’t miss:
saturday wk 1 saturday
Probably the biggest and best-known drum’n’bass act in the world right now, Pendulum return to Pressure in Week 1 for your listening enjoyment. If you’ve never caught a Pendulum DJ set before, you’re in for a treat as they mash up rock, electro and DnB anthems with a selection of their own massive club tunes. The roof won’t be literally on fire (health & safety mate), but it may well need reinforcing in case they bring the house down!
don’t miss:
saturday wk 1
Our much-loved rock event has a new home on Saturday nights 3 times a term, now giving you an extra incentive to come and get messy with the Crash Massive! Before the main event there’ll be live music and specialist tunes from Bandsoc and Rocksoc at their social, then at 10pm we’ll unleash your favourite rock, metal, punk, ska and alternative anthems.
featured event:
every friday
When Fridays are in need of a little monkey business, only one man can answer the call. Rudely retired at the end of last year, Spank the Monkey has come out of hiding and will be helping to re-launch that Warwick behemoth: Top Banana. Expect an eclectic mix of tunes courtesy of DJs Carter & Skelhon, plus theme nights and added extras across the term - make sure you grab an ultra-cheap round of £1 drinks from the bar as we welcome back the defining Warwick event!
TICKETS: £3 ENTRY / £7 UNI EXPRESS TICKET.
FRIDAYS AT THE COPPER ROOMS
Tag yourself onto the conga line and let’s HAVE IT!
don’t miss:
Housing Day
wednesday wk 1
Wednesday 12th Jan 10.30am - 3.30pm | Atrium
Get tips & advice on house hunting from the experts! House-hunting for next year? That's fine! Come along to the annual Housing Day in the Atrium to find out more about house hunting, internet providers, and generally about living in Cov/Leam by speaking to experienced off-campus student residents who will tell you how it is! Any questions, email welfare@warwicksu.com.
www.warwicksu.com/housing
meet your part time officers • brain-teaser
meet the part-time officers warwicksu.com/officers Daren Maynard
Iqra Musaddaq
POSTGRADUATE SCIENCE FACULTY REP
ACADEMIC FORUM COORDINATOR
COURSE: Prog. & Proj. Management
COURSE: Final year, Law-LLB
PLAN FOR THE YEAR:
‘I want to ensure that the Academic Forum and SSLCs are acknowledged and used to their full potential. Promises from Your Academic Forum: An improved & constructive feedback system and the academic forum newsletter to be introduced in Term 2. It’s your forum and it’s there to serve you. Get involved!‘
pgsciencefacultyrep@warwicksu.com
academicforum@warwicksu.com
brain-teaser Put your mind to the test with this week’s crossword! The shaded squares will spell out the answer.
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2 Wind instrument (4) 3 Dull brownish-yellow - expert (4) 4 Admit to holy orders (6) 5 Great mind (6) 6 Revolving tray (4,5) 7 Short story (9) 11 Niggardliness (9) 12 Using a cable (9) 13 Annoying - troublesome (5) 14 Indulge in sentimental courtship -
for ransom (9)
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This week’s prize is 4 tickets to Week 2’s Top Banana Roller Disco! Don’t miss out!
street (3,6)
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win, win, win!
8 Saintly ring (4) 9 Close friend (9) 10 Computer storage unit (4) 13 Dutiful (5) 15 Quickness of perception (6) 16 Wife or husband (6) 17 Adhesive - muggy (6) 19 Warhol’s style (3,3) 20 Long (5) 21 Handle roughly (4) 24 Thick yellow fog of old (9) 25 Tidy - cool! (4) 26 Captor of a human being,
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PLAN FOR THE YEAR:
‘I will be working with the PG SSLCs in the faculty on the various issues that pop up. The plan is to visit all the PG common rooms in the faculty to interact with the students and attend a least one meeting of each SSLC to meet the student representatives. I will also work to actively promote democracy events in the Union among the students.’
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peninsula, capital Sana’a (6)
19 No rips (anag) (6) 22 Belch (4) 23 At this point (4)
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Hand your details and answer in to SUHQ Reception.
name:
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eating utensil (5)
18 From a country in the Arabian
email:
* Entries must be received by Tuesday 18th January at 12 noon. All correct entries will be entred into the prize draw and a winner selected at random.
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