Help Us Help You
Survey 2013
the bubble issue 84|04.03.13 - 17.03.13 www.warwicksu.com
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intro • news in brief • gum clinic: tuesday week 10
Over Weeks 8 and 9, our clubs will be competing in the annual Varsity Series against Coventry University. With over 50 matches, 1000 competitors and 6000 spectators, it’s undoubtedly the biggest sporting event of the year - and the final event will be the Rugby on Saturday 9th March, followed by the After-Party in the SU! Thus far, Warwick have an undefeated record - however, in the last few years the final result has been incredibly close, so make sure you’re supporting Team Warwick to ensure we retain the Varsity title! Check out the promo video on the official Varsity website (www.warwicksu.com/varsity), along with information about fixtures and the history of the competition. There’s also £1000s worth of Nando’s vouchers to win - if that isn’t an incentive to get involved, I don’t know what is! #VarsityXIII #Team Warwick #Undefeated Natasha Cabral SPORTS OFFICER
news in brief officer elections 2013 After a week of feverish campaigning, we now have a new Sabbatical and Part-Time Officer team for the coming academic year! A massive thank you is in order to everyone who stood as a candidate or voted during Week 8 pending final approval, the provisional results are available now on the SU website. Find out who’ll be representing YOU in the SU next year!
the vagina monologues
week 9
Warwick Anti-Sexism Society proudly presents its annual production of The Vagina Monologues, performed, directed and produced by students from the University of Warwick. This award-winning play celebrates women’s sexuality and strength with humour and grace, and is based on writer Eve Ensler’s interviews with more than 200 women.
○○ WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH 7.30pm Taylor John’s House, Coventry ○○ THURSDAY 7 MARCH 7.30pm Copper Rooms 2 ○○ SATURDAY 9 MARCH 7.30pm The Band Factory, Leamington TH
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Tickets are available now online - just search ‘Vagina’ on the SU website (you know you want to)! All money raised will be donated to Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and V-Day. Keep up to date via Twitter @VDayWarwick & Facebook (facebook.com/warwickvagmons2013).
warwick jailbreak - Race2Amsterdam Warwick Jailbreak’s Race2Amsterdam is a 36-hour rush to the famous Dutch capital. The catch? You’re not allowed to spend a single penny of your own money in getting from the University campus to the Venice of the North! Participants will have to use their guile, cunning and whatever else they can to get lifts, trains and (if you’re really lucky!) planes to their destination. As well as the main prize for those who arrive first, there’ll also be prizes for the bold souls who complete various fun challenges along the way. All this is in aid of Practical Action, who use technology to challenge poverty in the underdeveloped world! Almost £10,000 was raised by this event last year, but Jailbreak Society think they can do even better this time around - for more info about this incredible adventure visit warwickjailbreak.com!
tuesday week 10 There’ll be another chance to get yourself checked out for STIs (sexually-transmitted infections) on Tuesday 12th March in Meeting Rooms 4 & 5 of SUHQ between 12pm - 6pm - whether you’ve had protected or unprotected sex recently, this is the perfect opportunity to get a clean bill of health before heading home for the holidays! As always, it’s completely free, non-invasive and confidential, with no need to make an appointment - just turn up on the day and you’ll be seen. If you have any questions regarding this service, please contact welfare@warwicksu.com.
help us help you survey 2013
Help Us Help You
Survey 2013
Warwick SU is a non-profit membership organisation - we exist to provide a wealth of services to the student body, from Welfare and Representation to Clubs & Societies, Entertainments, Food & Beverage outlets and much more. We simply couldn’t function without your input and support - and so, as part of our annual feedback drive, we’re looking for YOUR responses to a comprehensive survey about everything the SU does. “Help us”, as Jerry Maguire once said, “Help you…!” This is YOUR chance to tell us directly what you think we’re doing right, where you think we’re going wrong, or how we can help make your student experience as enjoyable as it can be. All the feedback we receive is studied in detail by Sabbatical Officers and our staff team, and helps to shape the future direction of the SU - particularly our services, focuses and priorities for the coming years. This year’s membership survey will launch in Week 9, and will be available to fill out both online and in person around the SU building. Please take a few moments to complete the questionnaire if you get the chance - if you don’t tell us what you think, we won’t ever know!
We give a hoot! Do you? warwicksu.com/helpushelpyou
varsity 2013 • women’s week 2013
Week 9: International Women’s Week is an annual celebration of women’s lives and experiences locally, nationally and globally. This year there will be a huge array of activities, including displays exploring the #EverydaySexism at Warwick, selfdefence classes, performances, film screenings and discussion groups. Key events throughout Week 9 include: TUESDAY 5TH MARCH
This year’s Varsity Season is now firmly underway, with the sporting lads and lasses of Warwick having been administering their customary schooling to those chancers over at Cov ‘Uni’ during these last few weeks. The climax of this year’s tournament takes place on Saturday Week 9 (9th March) at the Butts Park Arena in Coventry, where our Rugby League and Rugby Union teams will be getting stuck into the scrum. Tickets include return transport (departing from the Piazza from 4.15pm until approximately 7pm) plus entry to the arena, and are available now online at www.warwicksu.com/varsity. After the win, of course, there’s the “aaaaaaaaaafterKick-offmeaning times are as it’s follows: paaaaaaaaarty”, that all back to ours | 17:30ofRUGBY UNION | 19:30 toRUGBY relive LEAGUE the nostalgia our Wednesday-night spectacular from days gone by: SCORE! Expect seriously cheesy tuneage as we celebrate what will no doubt be another healthy trashing of the poly! In addition, Ultimate Frisbee will be taking part in the competition for the first time this year! Their match is on 6th March 2013 (Wednesday Week 9) at 1pm on the Varsity Pitches (opposite the Varsity bar) – they’d love as many proud Warwickians as possible to help drum up ferocious support for what will undoubtedly be an amazing hour of this truly different spectator sport!
Is the Government Ignoring/ Incorporating Women? A discussion with Alison Garnham (CEO of CPAG) and special guests 4PM | TBC
Women’s Self Defence Workshop with Kali JKD Society 6PM | TBC
WEDNESDAY 6TH MARCH
CAPP Seminar:
Utilising Your Skills as a Female Graduate 2PM | S0.13
The Vagina Monologues 7:30PM | TAYLOR JOHN’S HOUSE, COVENTRY THURSDAY 7TH MARCH
Warwick Women’s Forum ALL DAY | PIAZZA | SU ATRIUM | IKEA SPACE
The Vagina Monologues 7:30PM | COPPER ROOMS 2 FRIDAY 8TH MARCH
Mock Trial
Run by the Women’s Project 3PM | TBC
Spoken Poetry Performance
and documentary exploring attitudes towards sexual relations and sexual abuse 6PM | TBC SATURDAY 9TH MARCH
The Vagina Monologues 7.30PM | THE BAND FACTORY, LEAMINGTON SPA
To find out more, find us on Facebook (Women’s Week at Warwick) or Twitter (@IWWWarwick)!
easter treats at curiositea • stars of warwick • have your say
Easter Treats
at Curiositea Crème Egg Milkshake £2.75 Mini Egg Hot Chocolate £2.50 | £ 2.80 Buttered Hot Cross Buns £2.20 Chocolate Easter Nests £1.20 Easter Daisy Cupcakes £1.70
have your say feedback@warwicksu.com
you say... We need more cash-points around campus!
we say... We know - unfortunately though this is one for the University and banks, so there’s not much we can do about it we’re afraid!
you say... We need more late-night food options on campus!
S T A R S of Warwick A W A R D S 2013
For the second year running, Warwick SU is hosting the STARS of Warwick Awards, designed to recognise the members of University staff who you think go above and beyond the call of duty! Throughout Term 2, we’ve been asking you for your nominations - the judging panel is made up of 10 students, and they have now finalised the shortlist for each of the twelve different categories. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the nomination process - you can see the full shortlist online. Be sure to come along to the awards ceremony on 5th March from 5.30pm in the Chancellors Suite (Rootes Social Building) to find out who the winners are!
WWW.WARWICKSU.COM/STARS
we say... Costcutter is currently running a 24-hour trial period until the end of term (including Bake & Bite) - stay tuned to see how this pans out!
got feedback? it’s your union so have your say
feedback@warwicksu.com give us a few days and find out what
we say...
what’s on
wednesday 6th march
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
what’s on week 9 women’s week campus | all week for more info see www.Warwicksu.com
curiositea easter menu CURIOSITEA | all week for more info see www.curiositea.co.uk
monday 4th march
Quizsoc pub quiz from 7:30pm the mighty duck
tuesday 5 march th
from 7:30pm Taylor john’s house, coventry
pop! 10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) COPPER ROOMS 1
Disco Dave’s currently on holiday, so you can look forward to the return of his equally ‘talented’ cousin, Disco Dick, for another blast of midweek mayhem!
QUACKSTAR KARAOKE from 10pm the dirty duck
Voice of an angel or honk of a duck? Come and find out…
thursday 7th march
women’s forum
all day piazza & su atrium
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES from 7:30pm copper rooms 2
global from 9pm the terrace bar
World@Warwick’s international night returns - all are welcome!
warwick food co-op Cleverducks pub Quiz from 12pm su atrium
Another chance to buy and learn more about ethically-sourced food from local suppliers at this student-run initiative!
stars of warwick awards from 5:30pm rootes chancellors suite
Find out who’s won this year’s STARS Awards, as nominated and voted on by students!
battle of the bands: semi-final from 8pm copper rooms 2
It’s Judgement Day for the second-placed bands from each of the heats as they fight it out for the last spot in next week’s Grand Final!
un-plucked 9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
Tip-top acoustic talent at our regular student showcase!
from 10pm the mighty duck
Test your mettle against your fellow students at the SU’s weekly pub quiz!
friday 8th march
international women’s day all day campus
indoor market 11am - 4pm su atrium
tdi friday from 7pm the dirty duck
Special drinks offers for a Friday night at your favourite campus pub!
get funked 10pm - 1am the terrace bar
Captain Funkwash continues his search for the perfect groove at our jumping Friday-night tune-fest!
top banana headphone party 10pm - 2am copper rooms 1
Slap on a pair of cans and wail along to tunes which just aren’t there as Spank and his merry men bring the party to Friday night!
what’s on week 10
saturday 9th march
tedx warwick from 10am Butterworth hall
2 mains for £10 12pm - 10pm the dirty duck
varsity xiii: finale coaches from 4:15pm butts park arena, coventry
Make sure you come along and support our troops as they head into battle against Cov Uni – the Rugby League kickoffs at 5:30pm, with Rugby Union following at 7:30pm!
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES from 7:30pm The band factory, leamington
saturday session 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
A stripped-back night of relaxed music at our fortnightly Postgrad-centred event.
vaRsIty score! 10pm - 2am copper rooms 1
All back to ours after the Rugger for the official Varsity After-Party – and we’re taking it back to the old-school for a blast of Wednesdays past at Score!
crash 10pm - 2am copper rooms 2
Tag onto the conga line at the Midlands’ most ridiculous rock night - the only place where you’re guaranteed to hear Fleetwood Mac each and every time…
curiositea easter menu CURIOSITEA | all week for more info see www.CURIOSITEA.CO.UK
tuesday 12th march
gum clinic 12pm - 6pm mr 4/5, suhq
Your last chance to get yourself checked out for STIs before the Easter holidays - as always, it’s free and confidential!
warwick food co-op from 12pm su atrium
battle of the bands: the final from 8pm copper rooms 1
It’s on! Find out who’ll be opening the Main Stage at this year’s Summer Party as the cream of the crop from this year’s competition ruck it out onstage for the title.
un-plucked 9:30pm - 12am the dirty duck
wednesday 13th march
idioteque 9pm - 1am the terrace bar
Offbeat Society bring you a selection of the very best contemporary underground alternative music.
POP! chocolate rush
sunday 10th march
10pm - 2am (circling from 7pm) copper rooms 1
£5 Sunday roast
Disco Dave returns just in time to dish out the chocolate for Easter - what a nice man.
12pm - 5pm the dirty duck
QUACKSTAR KARAOKE from 10pm the dirty duck
featured event • don’t miss
thursday 14th march
mixology
featured event:
friday week 10
9pm - 1am the terrace bar
The perfect blend of cocktails and beats from student DJs.
Cleverducks Quiz from 10pm the mighty duck
friday 15th march
indoor market 11am - 4pm su atrium
Your last chance of the term to grab a bargain at our weekly indoor market. This week, choose between vintage and high street fashion, cosmetics, and sports supplements. You can even get your bike repaired!
don’t miss:
fri week 9
Battle theof Bands THE GRAND FINAL
tdi friday from 7pm the dirty duck
get funked 10pm - 1am the terrace bar
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PSYCHO-CEILIDH 10pm - 1am copper rooms 1
Time for a hearty bit of craic as we get in the mood for St. Paddy’s Day with a night of live music and - of course - tasty jars of the black stuff!
happy easter from warwick su Make sure you stay safe over the holidays, and we’ll see you back in Term 3 - in the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for info about the Grad Ball and Summer Party line-ups coming soon!
Come along and find out who’ll be crowned this year’s winner!
YOUR CHOICE OF 2 DJs AT THE FLICK OF A SWITCH!
10PM | £3 ENTRY | COPPER ROOMS 1
Tuesday 12th March
don’t miss:
don’t miss:
mon week 10
JEWELLERY
MAKING
CR1 | 8PM | £3 MEMBERS / £4 NON-MEMBERS
tues week 10
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION (STI) CHECKS
Free & Confidential
WORKSHOP in Curiositea 5:45 – 7:15pm
MONDAY 11 TH MAR how? Literally just walk in. There’s no need to make an appointment.
What and why? Afraid you might have caught something? Get checked out!
The NHS helps us curb STIs a few times a term. Remember, it’s all completely confidential!
Your Club/Society event not listed? Email your events for Term 3, Weeks 1-2 to: bubble@warwicksu.com
don’t miss: tues week 10
CLINIC TUESDAY 12TH MAR 12PM - 6PM | MR 4/5, SUHQ
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