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sports issue degrees north magazine, students’ union office, wearbank house, st. peters, sunderland, sr6 0an
NO. 0191 515 2957 e-mail: dnmagazine@sunderland.ac.uk
www.dnmagazine.org editor-in-chief & creative director Lee W Allison guest editors Mike Wallis & Nathan Johnson Marketing Allen Humes Sub-editors Donna Petch Hayli Ingram contributors Sam Dudley Charlotte Pell Jordan North Katy Trouble Kim Walker Debbie Sykes-Waller Kat Symons special thanks Nathan Johnson, Charlotte Pell, Debbie Sykes-Waller, Mike Wallbank, Mike Wallis, Donna.
The Image you see above ^ is some of the DN team attempting to perform our own Olympic games. I was hoping to present to you a feature about this, however I have to say the pictures weren’t very attractive, as you can see. it was a feeble attempt! Safe to say we gave up on that one, but I thought I would at least share with you one of the best images of a day none of us will forget!
Welcome... to DN’s attempt at a Sports themed issue. Anyone who knows me, knows I know nothing about sports. So naturally this issue was always going to be a challenge. having said that, I invited Mike Wallis & Nathan Johnson along to act as Guest Editors, to ensure the quality of the content, as they both currently study sports journalism here at the University. Within this issue we have LGBT & friends fitness classes, Olympic sports you might not have heard of, and Dr. Donna’s Science & Tech feature is all about the Olympics 2012.
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Student Led Teaching Awards
Bye to our amazing nonsabbatical officers
On March 22nd we saw the first ever Student Led Teaching awards held at the Roker Hotel. The Students’ Union worked in conjunction with a group of Events Management students and the University to organise an event to celebrate the excellent teaching at the University and this fantastic evening was the outcome. The evening was hosted by MA Journalism graduate and Sky Tyne and Wear presenter India Adams and included guest speakers including Usman Ali (NUS Vice-President for Higher Education). Massive congratulations to all of those involved in the event. To find
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We are very sad to say goodbye to our two fantastic non-sabbatical officers for this year. Adarsh Chuttooar, the International Officer, and Lauren Debney, the Student Support Officer, have finished their posts and we just wanted to thank them for all of the work they have done this year. Adarsh has been amazing in support for International students and has organised some great events including the Celebration of Diversity event in November. Lauren has been heavily involved in the set up of Sunderland Well-being Awareness Group (SWAG) and helping the Students’ Union to become one of only 25 universities involved in a new initiative to promote mental
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Referendums If you didn’t know that we have just held two referendums, where have you been? The point of the referendums was to give the students of this University the chance to have their say on two important issues and have your say you did! You came out in force and for NUS 1730 of you voted with 93% saying Yes to NUS. The second vote was equally convincing and sabbatical officers of the Students’ Union will now have the right to stand for re-election
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Summer walkabout! It’s that time of year again! On Monday 14th May we will be donning our Walkabout t-shirts and hitting the bars of Sunderland to say a final farewell before summer. We have exclusive summer goodies too! T-shirts are just £5 and can be bought from both SU offices (Wearbank House and Edinburgh Building) from Monday 23rd April... get yours before they sell out!
The Olympic Torch
It’s one of the most iconic images in sporting history. The Olympic Torch is an important symbol for the Games and from the 19th of May the world’s eyes will be set on it as it embarks on its 70-day journey throughout Britain. Starting at Land’s End on the 19th of May, the journey ends at Westminster on the 26th of July, before it will be used to light the Olympic Cauldron; symbolising the start of the games on the 27th of July. The Torch will come within 10 miles of 95% of population of the UK, including the islands of Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey. The Torch will be used to allow local communities to show off the best their area has to offer. The unique design of the torch was created by internationally acclaimed and fellow Londoners Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby. The triangular design of the torch was inspired by the three Olympic values of respect, excellence and friendship. The torch, which is made up of aluminium alloy, has 8,000 circles which represent the
8,000 Torchbearers. Through public nominations, the LOCOG (The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic games) chose 8,000 Torchbearers, 30 for Sunderland. The torch has been made as lightweight as possible as the majority of the 8,000 Torchbearers will be young people aged 12 and above, so the design has been made to ensure they will be able to carry it without any problems. The 8,000 circles will also help with the reduction of weight as it is one of the lightest Torches in Olympic history. Sunderland will play host to the Torch on the 29th day of the tour, on the 16th June, where it will start at Whitburn making its way along the coast of Seaburn, via the Aquatic centre and along both Fawcett Street, passing the University along Chester Road (watch out for details of a uni event to celebrate) then on to a special event being held at the Herrington County Park, where there will be live music,
sporting demonstrations, and an attempt at the world HulaHoop record, which will involve as many people as possible so make sure to get yourself down there. The route will take in some of Sunderland’s most iconic and scenic places. Student Max Smith said that “To have the Olympic Torch past through the city will be really exciting, I think the whole city will be looking forward to it, I mean it is a once in a life time experience to see it that close up, I hope it will get the city all geared up for the Olympics”. It will be interesting to see who the LOCOG select to be the final torchbearer and follow in the footsteps of so many sporting greats and inspirational people such as Muhammad Ali, Li Ning and Paavo Nurmi who won an amazing nine gold medals during his time as an Olympian. There are many options for the Torchbearer with the likes of Sir Steve Redgrave, the five times Olympic gold medallist, Dame Kelly For
Holmes who won two gold medals in the games at Athens along with current British Olympic stars Jessica Ennis, Christine Ohuruogu, Rebecca Adlington, Sir Chris Hoy and Tom Daley. All of these people embody the spirit of the Olympic Games and the torch they are bearing. For more information on the Torch and its’ design visit: http://www.london2012.com/games/ olympic-torch-relay/olympic-torch/ For more information on the route of the torch visit www.london2012. com and for more information on the events in Sunderland visit www.
"When people talk about the Olympic games the first events that spring to mind are ones such as athletics, swimming, boxing, track cycling, and football. There are, however, some other less popular events that are just as entertaining as the major ones. In this article we shall be looking at these events, the history surrounding their introduction to the games and where they shall be staged during the London Games."
WATER POLO First introduced at the second Games in 1900, Water Polo only allowed men to compete in the event, until a women’s competition was introduced at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. Game play involves swimming, treading water, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing the ball into a net defended by a goalie. There are also ‘Power Play’ situations, which means that Water Polo can be said to have strong similarities to the land-based game of team handball (featured later in this article). The winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals. Teams to look out for are Hungary (men’s champions in the last 3 Olympics), USA and Russia in the men’s event and USA, Australia and the Netherlands in the women’s competition.
Water Polo will be staged in the Water Polo Arena in the Olympic Zone from 29th July to the 12th August. Sunderland City women’s water polo player Ashleigh Yeo, 20, has been playing the sport for over five years. She said: “I’m definitely going to be watching the coverage this year and this is the first time in about 50 years we actually have a Great Britain team in the Olympics. “Also, two of my teammates’ sisters shall be with the team, so I’ll be looking forward to see how they get on. “I have watched the coverage in previous years, but I think this year I’ll be much more interested with it also being in London.”
HANDBALL Team Handball was introduced as an Olympic sport for men at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, but was dropped after that. It was resumed at the 1972 Olympics, held in Germany. The women’s team Handball competition was introduced at the 1976 Summer Games in Quebec. The game consists of two teams of seven players each (six outfield players and a goalkeeper), where they must attempt to throw the ball into the goal of the other team. A standard match consists of two periods of 30 minutes, and the team with the most goals scored wins. The game is quite fast and includes body contact as the defenders try to stop the attackers from approaching the goal. Contact is only allowed when the defensive player is completely in front of the offensive player. Unlike in Basketball, where players are allowed to commit only 5 fouls in a game (6 in the NBA), handball players are allowed an unlimited number of “faults”. The handball playing field is similar to an indoor football pitch. In handling the ball, players are subject to the following restrictions: 1) After receiving the ball, players can only hold the ball for three seconds before passing, dribbling, or shooting. 2) After receiving the ball, players can take up to three steps without dribbling. If players dribble, they may take an additional three steps.
3) Players who stop dribbling have three seconds to pass or shoot. They may take three additional steps during this time. No players other than the defending goalkeeper are allowed within the goal line (within 6 metres of the goal). However, the court players may catch and touch the ball in the air within it as long as the player starts his jump outside the zone and releases the ball before he lands. Played mainly in mainland Europe, the teams to look out for in this competition are France, Denmark and Argentina in the men’s event and Sweden, Norway and Denmark (if they qualify) in the women’s. Handball shall be held between 28 July and 12 August. Preliminary rounds and quarterfinals will take place in the Copper Box while the semifinals and final will be in the larger Basketball Arena (both in the Olympic Zone). Karolina Osmak, 17, played handball for seven years in her native Poland before coming to the UK to go to university. She said: “the whole thing started when I was about 11. At the beginning it was a bit rough, but with time and practice we achieved a lot. We were the champions of Poland three times. “I will definitely follow and watch the Olympics. I think Germany are really good, France and Denmark as well. The competition will be hard for everyone. The representation of Poland is amazing too.”
FENCING This event has been around since the first ever Olympiad in 1896, but very rarely has much coverage on television. Women’s Foil made its Olympic debut in Paris, during the 1924 Olympic Games. There will be a total of 10 different events in this sport during the Games. There are three types of bladed weapon that are used. They are: Foil — A light, thrusting weapon that targets the torso, including the back, but not the arms. Touches are scored only with the tip. Each fencer can score a single point at one time. If both fencers hit at the same time, the referee uses the rules of right of way to determine which fencer gets the point. Sabre — A light cutting and thrusting weapon that targets the entire body above the waist, excluding the hands. Hits with the edges of the blade as well as the tip are valid. As in foil, touches, which land outside of the target area, are not scored. Épée — A heavier thrusting weapon that targets the entire body. All hits must be with the tip and not the sides of the blade. Touches hit by the side of the blade do not halt the action. Unlike foil and
sabre, Épée does not use right of way, and allows simultaneous hits by both fencers. Nations in all Italy
to look out for events are France, and the USA.
Fencing shall be jointly held at London ExCel Centre and The Copper Box, in the Olympic Zone, from 28 July to 5 August. Someone who has managed to get tickets for this event is student and former fencer, Bea Knowles, 18, from Birmingham. She said: “I chose to watch the fencing because I used to compete nationally when I was younger so I decided I had to see it. “My mum is going with me because she used to come to competition with me, plus she’s paying so I could hardly not let her come! I competed in foil and Épée, but my main weapon ended up being Épée, simply because I preferred the rules and I was better at it. I fought at the British National Junior Championships 3 times on both weapons by the age of about 14, but I ended up quitting because it became too intense and they wanted me to train even more than I already was.” by mike wallis
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Visit the forest website for more infomation on prices www.forestry.gov.uk I have been biking for many years now and although I’m not the fittest of them all I don’t do too badly when doing a circle around my local forest. There’s nothing better than to clear your mind of stressful thoughts about work or uni deadlines than to challenge yourself to a 20 mile bike ride. One of my favorite places to go biking is Hamsterley Forest; this works out well for me as I live on a farm near to it. The forest has man-made biking tracks routed throughout and Each track has a difficulty rating. The easiest being mostly flat and down by the river, going straight through the middle of the forest. The BLACK coded track; the most difficult route, is one I wouldn’t advise a beginner to take upon themselves. It involves obstacle courses that are set on the forest slopes, and if you’re inexperienced the chances are you might hurt
yourself, as I found out when I took a friend with me one day...she ended up on her back... in a bush. That and she couldn’t handle the hundreds of flies that become attracted to your sweat. Although I did warn her not to flap as that has a tendency to make them worse. Also biking is a great way to get fit. Although you might not think it, you are using pretty much every muscle in your body, much better then a work out in the gym. A few bike rides a week and you’ll be fit and slim in no time. If you are interested in biking but you haven’t tried it before, then why don’t you get yourself to Hamsterley, or your local cycle trail, and see what all the fuss is about! It doesn’t even matter if you don’t have a bike, as you can hire them, and the rates are very reasonable. And remember when you’re on your bike, make sure you wear a helmet, take plenty of water, and when the flies come - don’t flap! By lee W allison
For information on the Big Bike Ride and other University cycling initiatives go to...
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Deanne is a talented young dancer and has already gained a lot of experience within that field. We caught up with her to give you an opportunity to follow in her footsteps, and maybe even get some top dancing tips.
1/ What did you study at University & How long have you been a graduate for?
BA HONS DEGREE IN DANCE (2:1) I GRADUATED IN JULY 2010
2/ During university what other opportunities did you undertake as a dancer/ performer to promote yourself and give you extra experience? DURING UNI I TOOK PART IN A LIVE PROJECT MoDULE TO TEACH CONTEMPORARY DANCE TO SCHOOL CHILDREN IN YEARs 7-9. THE COURSE ALSO INCLUDED A TOURING MODULE, WHERE, AS A GROUP, WE CREATED A COMPANY AND TOURED AROUND VARIOUS THEATRES IN THE NORTH WEST. THE DEGREE WAS A VERY INTENSE FULL-TIME COURSE THAT DIDNT LEAVE MUCH TIME TO TAKE ON EXTRA PROJECTS AND JOBS WHILE ON IT.
3/ how important is it to lead a healthy lifestyle and keep fit with exercise? AS A DANCER IT IS “COMMON SENSE” TO EAT HEALTHY AND STAY FIT. DURING MY TIME ON THE COURSE WE WERE ENCOURAGED TO CREATE AND GIVE FITNESS WORKSHOPS, STICK TO A WEEKLY FITNESS REGIME AND HEALTHY EATING PLAN. YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO EAT AS LITTLE AS A PIECE OF LETTUCE EVERYDAY, IT IS FINE TO EAT SOME FATTY FOODS AS YOU NEED THE ENERGY AND IT’S OKAY TO HAVE THE ODD TAKE-AWAY ETC AS LONG AS IT’S NOT A DAILY habit. DANCERS AND TEACHERS DO NOT ENCOURAGE NOT EATing AS MOST PUBLIC LIKE TO THINK. AT THE END OF THE DAY IT IS YOU AS A DANCER, with the PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, USE GOOD JUDGEMENT AND RESEARCH WHAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU.
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I AM BACK AT UNIVERSITY DOING A PART TIME: “PGCE IN POST COMPULSORY IN EDUCATION TRAINING” COURSE TO OBTAIN MY TEACHERS DEGREE.
DEGREE. THIS WILL ALLOW ME TO GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING ON PLACEMENT AND TRAIN ME TO TEACH IN THE LEARNING SECTOR. I AM ALSO PART OF AN ENTERTAINMENT AGENCY CALLED “MINT MANAGEMENT” WHERE I DO VARIOUS EVENTS AS A DANCER, BACKING DANCER, SHOWGIRL, MEET AND GREETS, HUMAN LIVING STATUE, HUMAN LIVING TABLE AND CHAMPAGNE GLASS GIRL. I HAVE BEEN IN THIS AGENCY SINCE 2010.
5/ Would you class dance as a sport? And why? YES DANCE IS JUST AS PHYSICAL AS NETBALL, FOOTBALL ETC, IT REQUIRES KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, DEDICATION, FITNESS AND DRIVE. DANCERS ARE KNOWN AS ATHLETES. “It takes an athlete to dance, but an artist to be a dancer” ~Shanna LaFleur
YOU THOUGHt YOU NEVER WOULD..OR COULD do! TO GIVE EVERYTHING A GO AND LISTEN TO YOUR TUTORS. ASK QUESTIONS, NEVER BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP AS IF YOU DONT YOU WILL NEVER LEARN AND THEReFORE YOU COULD END UP DOING SOMETHING WRONG OR THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY. STUDY. DO THE RESEARCH. IT REALLY DOES HELP WITH YOUR PERFORMANCE AND IT WILL SHOW THROUGH YOUR WORK. HAVE FUN AND ENJOY IT, YOU’re ONLY THEre FOR 3 YEARS!
8/ what are your future goals? Where do you want to be in 5 years time? IN 5 YEARS TIME I HOPE TO BE TEACHING DANCE EITHER IN A SCHOOL, COLLEGE INSTITUTE OR UNIVERSITY. I HOPE TO STILL BE PERFORMING MYSELF AS THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN DOING SOMETHING YOURSELF, HOWEVER HAVING THE PLEASURE OF TEACHING SOMEONE ELSE SOMETHING THAT I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT WILL MAKE MY LIFE COMPLETE.
6/ if anyone wanted to get into dance, but weren’t actually studying it, what would your advice be for them? I WOULD TELL THEM TO SEARCH ONLINE FOR THEIR LOCAL DANCE SCHOOLS AND ATTEND LESSONS, IT IS NEVER TOo LATE TO LEARN TO DANCE. DEPENDING ON THEIR AGE I WOULD ADVISE THEM TO TAKE PART IN DANCE CLUBS AT SCHOOL, OR CONTACT THEIR LOCAL COLLEGE AND FIND OUT ABOUT COURSES. USUALLY YOU WOULD GO FROM SCHOOL ON TO A “NATIONAL DIPLOMA” AND YOU CAN DO THIS IN DANCE OR PERFORMING ARTS ETC. THEre ARE USUALLY LOCAL amateur DRAMATIC GROUPS IN MOST TOWNS THAT NEED DANCERS/ PERFORMERS SO ALSO LOOK ONLINE AND IN THE PAPER FOR THOSE.
7/ What would be your advice to a first year dance student? TO GO IN WITH NO EXPECTATIONS. TO BE OPEN TO LEARNING NEW THINGS AND MAYBE DOING THINGS THAT
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Street Pastors Ever found yourself lost on a night out? Ever realised you’ve overestimated yourself and simply had too much drink? Well if you have, then the Street Pastors may have been there to help you. They’re dedicated to making sure a night out doesn’t turn ugly, and if you’re in too much of a state to make your own way home, or if you’re in any kind of danger, they’ll do their best to help. They’ll make sure you can get home safe and don’t get into any trouble. They even hand out flip flops if your shoes have gone walkabout by themselves, and they’ve saved more than their fair share of feet by doing so. And the most amazing thing about all this? They don’t even do it for money, or any other rewards. They just do it because they care. They don’t want to see anyone get hurt, and they’re taking action to make sure no one does. And in doing so, they often put themselves in positions most of us want to steer well clear of (and rightly so). It’s not an easy job, and no one’s making them do it. And yet, there they are. So if you ever see them when you’re out and about, now you know just what they’re up to. If you want to know more, just visit the website: http://www.streetpastors.co.uk/
this could again be because it is drunk quicker compared to a cup of coffee. This quick hit could be just what a sports fanatic is looking for. It has also been shown to be as something as simple as the temperature, a hot drink may turn off most people just before they do exercise, feeling warm and fuzzy is not something you need right before a football game or a boxing match. It could be because people feel like it’s more hydrating to have an energy drink than a cup of coffee, which would be true as it’s the caffeine that dehydrates an individual. A cold, less caffeinated beverage is much more likely to get you in the sporting mood. However I also firmly believe that people simply just don’t like the taste of coffee; and since energy drinks can come in an array of flavours, individuals have a wider selection and therefore are more likely to find something they like. by Hayli ingram
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coffee vs. engery drink It is very rare that I would choose any other beverage over coffee; it is even rarer that I would choose to do sport. However on these rare occasions, even I would choose an energy drink over coffee before a work out. The question is why? When looking at the caffeine contents, an average can of Rockstar holds 10mg/ floz, a can of Red Bull holds 9.5mg/ floz of caffeine, compared to an average espresso that holds 25mg/floz and the Grande Americano at Starbucks, holds 14.1 mg/floz. So if it is a quick hit of caffeine and an energised buzz that people are looking for, then a coffee is presumably the right choice. Psychologist Matthew Edlund, carried out research on this very topic and found that there were both social and cultural reasons behind choosing an energy drink before exercise. The most prominent one being that grabbing a coffee has become a very social thing; you sit down, with friends or colleagues and relax, taking your time. In comparison, it is very unlikely that when buying an energy drink you will chat with friends around a table; an energy drink is something you grab and dash with. Biologically speaking, an energy drink also gives a quicker hit of caffeine,
Call it sports casual. Call it elegant athleticism. Call it what you want but there’s no getting away from the massive impact the London 2012 Olympics is having on the spring catwalks. Don’t allow the image of thick purple polyester and gold triple stripes to put you off. Nor the scratchy feeling of your gym knickers. This spring is all about high performance, light weight looks that ooze both feminine and wearable charm. It’s taken over every item, from tops to Ts and bags to boots and even the most stylish of celebs are recreating the sporty look. Rihanna has been seen hitting the beach in a pair of Alexander Wang starter shorts with Beyonce sporting an azure coloured scuba-style dress from our very own. Victoria Beckham’s range. Beckhams AW12 collection had many a sporty piece and she confessed to a rather unconventional muse: “The baseball thing was literally me standing in the kitchen, Romeo runs in in his baseball outfit and I was like, “Okay, that’s cool.” Yes Victoria, we totally agree on this one. Especially following the phenomenal acclaim her collection received at New York Fashion Week Isabel Marant had petro t-shirts with the controversial item of the season – high-top sneakers. Philip Lim also had sports lux all tied up. His pieces were made from soft flowing fabric that ‘had
the freedom and fragility of kites’. Marc Jacobs provided stripe shorts, a thoroughly British sweater and the ultimate in come-back sports accessories – the bowling bag. There were hints towards mod-style-casual-culture-esque shapes in the short jackets and canary yellow polo shirts, too. If you’ve left your purse in your locker, don’t sweat it. There’re loads of high street alternatives available. Topshop have an endless selection of shorts. From runners to cycling (if you dare to be that brave!) and both River Island and Miss Selfridge have the marmite sneakers and a great selection of sporty tops. kim walker
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journalism Undecided what course you want to do at the University of Sunderland? Well if you want an action packed three year course with great lecturers then Sports Journalism is the course to be on! It offers the students the tools that are needed to be a success in the world of journalism. It covers reporting for magazines, newspapers, online and radio/TV for sports coverage. With the ever-changing world of media, this degree will keep you entertained. It will teach the effective ways to make the most out of social network sites such as Facebook and Twitter along with how to create content and stories for other sources of information such as websites and mobile phones. The course is also accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (the governing body of British journalism) so you know the course is packed with what you need. If I could recommend anything to a possible student of the University of Sunderland it would be to look at studying Sports Journalism. Nathan Johnson
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Whenever I get asked if I’m in a sports club or society, and I reply that I’m the social secretary for Pole Dancing, I usually get the same taken aback expression, “but why?” Whilst there will always be certain stigmas within sports, the one held against Pole Dancing seems to be taking a lot to shake off. It’s unfortunate really that the ‘Pole Dancing’ which happens in some clubs (which involves putting on a show for their spectators) is compared to the Pole Fitness (which it is becoming known as) which is an entirely different thing altogether. Pole Fitness has been referred to as vertical gymnastics and takes a great deal of skill and determination to learn the moves. Through the past few years it has grown tremendously in popularity and is seen as a valuable form of exercise. Pole dancing has been proven to tone muscles and build strength and can even burn up to four hundred calories in a one hour session! In addition to this, Pole Dancing can increase your flexibility, posture and general fitness; all this and anyone can give pole dancing a try! Your individual skill builds up the more you practice. It shows how much you put into it, both through the ability that you will be able to demonstrate and the physical differences you will begin to notice. Not only is Pole Dancing that beneficial health wise, it’s also really fun! It’s a different form of exercise, can help build your confidence, and - being part of the University’s society - there’s also the added social side! Our sessions are held at the Platinum Dance Studio in Sunderland, and it’s usually between 4-5 people to a pole so whenever you manage to complete a new move, there’s a feeling of rapport within the room as you achieve something successful. Additionally, if you find yourself struggling people are always around to give you support and
tips, which then makes it seem far more rewarding when you do achieve that move! Through the increased awareness about all the benefit Pole Dancing can give,the sport is on the rise! There are more classes being held in various gyms and dance studios across the country with a wide range of people getting involved! In addition, Pole Dancing is also becoming a more competitive sport, from localised competitions, leading right up to national and even global championships! The competitions are usually assessed by a team of judges, similar to gymnastics, the routines are marked through the ability of the moves performed, the grace and ease they are performed with and the fluency of the routine put together as a whole. As a society last year we went to watch a competition at The Gate, in Newcastle which features classes for beginners, advanced and professionals (this class meaning that they were paid for pole dancing) and it was exceptional to watch! There were some excellent routines on display and the choices of music which accompanied the routines seemed to work so gracefully which really conveyed the emotion and feelings of the dancer. I always felt like the rightful dancer won each category and spent the entire afternoon in complete awe of the talent that I had seen! However there are still some bigoted attitudes towards Pole Dancing, which only hinder its’ perception in today’s society. Pole Dancing within a gentlemans’ club environment, as I mentioned previously, is referred to as being part of the ‘sex industry’, whilst this can be understandable as Pole Dancing in this respect is purely for male entertainment, but this generalization as a whole then creates a negative backlash on Pole Dancing as a sport, construing this image that all pole dancers are like this. It is a shame that the people with this negative outlook on Pole Dancing are the ones who have no idea what the sport is, as a form of fitness and how competitive it can be. More recently, in regard to the media, Pole Dancing is becoming better known, and accepted in the general public. Reality TV shows have seen Pole Dancing acts such as Bendy Kate on Got to Dance and Alesia Vazmitsel from Britain’s Got Talent have stood out as positive role models for the sport as a wider range of people have seen them perform through these shows and support has rallied for them. I believe this exposure to Pole Dancing as a sport has changed many opinions that this form of dance can be quite graceful and beautiful, which takes a lot of skill and hard work and doesn’t just involve a scantily clad girl dancing around a pole seductively. Another positive step in the public’s opinion of Pole Dancing is the current bid for Pole Dancing to be introduced to the Olympics, and an online petition to get behind this cause currently has over 6,600 signatures; showing that there is genuine support for this step forward. This would not be an easy move, for the IOC (International Olympic Committee) would have to recognise Pole Dancing as a sport before this move would even be viable. When other, more established, sports such as squash and cricket have been denied Olympic access it seems unlikely that Pole Dancing will be able to make this step. However, the encouragement that has been seen to back this campaign can only confirm that the public opinion of Pole Dancing
is starting to change for the better. Overall, I think Pole Dancing is an excellent form of fitness that anyone and everyone can get involved with! Whilst the majority of participants are female this doesn’t mean to say men can’t have a go! It’s even proven that, as pole dancing is reliant on the muscles that you develop from it through time, men are at a certain advantage, possessing more strength than some women! So hopefully you know a bit more about Pole Dancing now! And fancy giving it a try!!
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London 2012 Olympics A Great Year For New Technology By Dr Donna Petch "We have waited for years for the Olympics to come to London and now it's quickly approaching! At the opening ceremony on the 27th July 2012 the eyes of the world will be on us (London). The opening marks the XXXth Olympiad and a great responsibility relies on artistic director Danny Boyle and his team to come up with something extremely arty and spectacular. I'm sure we wont be disappointed. London 2012 Olympics is also the perfect time to show off any newly developed technology and if you're a bit geeky you might already know some of the below I am going to describe! My Top five 2012 Olympics Technologies..."
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Virtual Olympics
The Olympics 2012 is a massive test on LOCOG’s IT infrastructure which will be the centre of global attention. But they seem to have it all in hand with the Integration Test Lab (ITL) on Canary Wharf, which has been simulating ‘test events’ since last year. The lab contains 800 PCs and 130 towerformat servers, run by a team of 70 IT professionals. When the technical rehearsals are complete the equipment will be relocated to the event venues. By then the equipment is expected to have grown to an impressive 900 servers, 1,000 network and security devices, and 9,500 computers!
4. Taekwondo sensitive
gets
It has taken a few years but the sport might have finally overcome its controversial scoring system! The World Taekwondo Federation (WFT) hope to introduce an electronic scoring system, with sensors fitted in the players’ body armour and socks. “It’s the best I’ve ever seen it,” said former Great Britain captain John Cullen at the recent Olympic test event in London. “It’s the fairest and it’s 99% accurate.” Prior to this the scoring was made by four judges, activated by button pressing.
2. New Anti-doping testing facility
A giant new anti-doping testing facility has been built in Essex. It’s said to be one of the most high-tech complete facilities ever made! With thousands of workers and 24/7 testing, it is the size of 7 tennis courts! It was built in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline, who donated several millions of pounds worth of equipment. The facility will enable every single medallist to be tested and over 400 samples will be coming in every day!
5. Advanced swimwear and footwear Speedo’s Aqualab have designed and produced new swimwear which will be in use at the 2012 Olympic Games. The swimwear has been vigorously trailed and tested with partner athletes – keep an eye out for it! There are also a few new training shoes out – ‘Nike+ Training’ and ‘Adidas miCoach’, both have sensors in the shoes to measure workout statistics and movement. Both shoes will target football and athlete leisure. Nike also will unveil an eco-friendly shoe ‘Nike Pro TurboSpeed’ – manufactured from fabrics created out of recycled water bottles, now that’s green!
3. Laser guns
Air pistols will be replaced by laser guns in the modern pentathlon, how cool! This new technology will both reduce the cost of shooting and improve the safety of the event, meaning new venues can be used. “We will have laser shooting for the 2012 Olympics. Based on this new technology, all countries in the world can compete in our sport,” Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) President Klaus Schormann said.
Keep an eye out for them!
References: Official Olympics 2012 Website http://www.london2012.com/ 1.http://www.bbc.co.uk/ newstechnology-12249326 2.http://www.popsci.com/technology/ article/2012-01/london-unveils-massive-24hour-anti-doping-testing-facility-olympics 3.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/ olympics/7959533/London-2012-Olympics-laserguns-to-be-used-over-air-pistols-for-modernpentathlon.html 4.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/ taekwondo/16112782 5.http://feetandtheolympics.blogspot. co.uk/2012/03/2012-london-olympics-and-
JORDAN NORTH^ ‘Why darts should be in the 2012 Olympics’ I want to get you thinking on a subject that you’ve probably never even thought about. I want you to go away from this ARTICLE and think ‘you know what? he’s got a point there’... Darts should be in the 2012 Olympics. First of all I would like to make the point that Darts players are athletes. Now, you take a footballer for example, they train four times a week and play on Saturday. A hundred metre sprinter will probably train for eight hours a day six days a week. Paula Radcliffe will run hundreds, if not thousands of miles in her training, and then you have Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor who will train for ten hours a day, seven days a week, he travels up and down the country and across the globe on a regular basis playing in all different kinds of darting tournaments…I know, I’ve read his autobiography! OK, Taylor may not be your typical athlete but to me he is better. The endurance and pressure that darts players have to face when battling over the tungsten in a live final is massive. Its no less than what an athlete will have to face when competing in a tournament or on a world stage. I know you think I’m talking shit, but you try to get a 138 checkout to win £100,000 in front of millions of gazing eyes. Imagining stepping up to the oche, a crowd that has been rowdy and boisterous all night suddenly drops into silence, sweat starts to trickle down your forehead, you can feel your opponent breathing down your neck, your
hand starts to tremble, the camera zooms in on your face and then you have to hit treble 20, a treble 18, and double 12 from 7 feet away. Now you can’t tell me that doesn’t take endurance and tonnes of pressure - not to mention the amount of concentration a darts player has to put in during a match - it’s unreal. Fencing, and Show Jumping are all recognized as Olympic events but hey, the rich and upper class play these, so that’s allowed. Have you ever been to a darts match? I can guarantee you’ll have more of a laugh than any Olympic sport, the atmosphere is fantastic plus you get to have a few drinks and have some great crack with your mates. A few more points, Darts originates from archery with soldiers throwing broken archery arrows at a board and trees, archery is in the Olympics not to mention shooting, so why not darts? And finally in no other sport anywhere across the world has anyone won the amount of titles and tournaments that Phil Taylor has. He has won pretty much everything including fifteen world titles, twelve world match plays, three grand slam of darts, four UK opens and five premier league titles plus many many more. He is the most successful sports player of all time yet he can’t perform in the Olympics. Don’t get me wrong Taylor could never do what great Icons such as Best, Ali, Redgrave, or Holmes have achieved but then again I bet none of them could hit two nine darters, in a world final live on telly. Thanks for reading my column again. Jordan xx
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*The Pilates method corrects muscular imbalances, which can in turn improve postural alignment. *The enhanced Pilates breathing skills can lead to increased relaxation, mental focus and will help you increase your awareness on proper posture. *All Pilates movements are fluid and connected, which can enhance grace and coordination. *The joint mobility developed on a Pilates workout can help ease joint and muscular pain. Furthermore, by strengthening the core muscles, Pilates exercise can alleviate back pain. Learning and practicing Pilates is the best way to attain maximum health benefits from this physical fitness program. Visit your classes regularly in order to improve quickly, lose weight and increase muscle strength and resistance. The most important thing is to actually get started in order to benefit from it, so join us on Monday or Tuesday at North Shore!!! More info, please call Monika 07914612453 or email mo.kaye@ gmail.com Debbie Sykes-Waller
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Okay, don’t hate me but I have always been a fortunate person when it came to my weight. I have never been bigger than a size 8 and I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted whenever I wanted and very rarely went to the gym! It is a longstanding joke within my family that I was possibly swapped at birth as they all have different features and are big boned – I was just extremely lucky. Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t spent my life sat doing nothing! I walked a lot while I was in uni (even though I had a car) and I was part of the equestrian society and I think this was the secret to my success. Keeping active and busy at uni just wore off the calories. Then I interned in London and worked quite closely with my boss Ellie, who was what I can only describe as a woman in speed heels! Ellie would be wearing six-inch spikes while I had plimsolls on and I’d still be at least ten feet behind. The woman was a machine and not even my run could keep up with her power walking. People in Central London are FAST! So back at home on my parents’ treadmill in the garage, I conveniently placed a photo of Beyonce at eye level and I ran. Then I kept running and I realised it is amazing what a picture of Beyonce can do for some inspiration. I probably
look more like Bridget Jones post-spinning class when I get off the treadmill but I’ve found a complete new love for running and the last time I was in London, I could almost keep up with Ellie! Since leaving uni and spending a lot more time sat at my desk in the office, I have realised that I cannot eat everything I used to and get away with it which is why I am really glad I kept active during uni and didn’t hide away. I won’t preach to you how amazing the Cityspace gym is at uni because truth be told I have never been in it. But what I will recommend is combining exercise with something you love. So if you love snowboarding join the society or if you love the beach it’s only five minutes away from St Peters campus, go for a walk and if all else fails what I really recommend is keeping a picture of Beyonce! Girls you’re probably never going to look exactly like her but we can try… and guys you’re going to have to do a lot of exercise to bag a girl like her! I don’t believe that exercise is just a keeping fit thing – it really helps keep a positive outlook on life which is something which when deadlines are looming and you start to feel a bit homesick at University, really helps. Not to mention when you intern in London and have to learn to run in heels!
GENTLEMANLY-LIKE THUGS by kim walker
Football hooligans have been present since the late nineteenth century where ‘roughs’ would cause minor disturbances at football matches. By the 1960s, the problem had got serious and the Public Order Act was brought into effect. This act was a direct result of the increasing problem with rival football supporters turning to violence to voice their allegiance. The act gave courts the power to ban offenders from football grounds. Police at times struggled to contain the problem with football - related hooliganism. Recognising opposing fans was not a difficult feat, as most fans were distinguishable by their team’s colours. “The Birth of the Casual” In the early ‘70s, hooligans at times began dressing without showing such obvious signs of which team they supported. This often enabled opposing fans to enter pubs and terraces while infiltrating the rival crowds. Skinheads with cheap work-wear were the norm. A stereotype hooligan were mostly from a working class background, working in manual labour, therefore the style was
an easy one to emulate. Skinheads (a form of sub-culture for that ere/ at times connected to hooliganism) were more often targeted by police. Hooligans had to change tact if violant efforts were to pay off. A new guise was required. This became the beginning of the “Casuals”. The movement was considered: “predominantly a clever conspiracy designed to hide the ‘real’ hooligans among ‘ordinary’ respectable supporters.” (Schachtebeck, 2011:7) When football clubs began playing in the European competions, the style of hard-core fans, at times, began to change. With credit being given to a huge mod culture revival, hooligans were wanting in and began dressing the part. The casual subculture began to take hold: “the dress code began to spread throughout the terraces.” (Robb1999:10) Scruffy, heavy work-wear was now a thing of the past. Hooligans wanted to look smart - but expensive clothes came with expensive price tags. Paolo Hewitt summed up a hooligans attitude as: “You may come from nothing but you will go to any length to dress like you have everything.” (Hewitt, 2000: 24) Notably, when Liverpool FC made the Euro Cup quarter final against French side St. Etienne in 1977, designer shops and boutiques were raided: “People were robbing stuff all over the place… Coming back to Liverpool was like an open bazaar.” (Hewitt, 2000: 24) Hewitt confirmed that the illegal activity by English football supporters in mainland Europe was rife: “ It’s fair to say that the casual movement created more illegal
activity than any other youth culture has ever since,” (Hewitt, 2000: 25) Favoured brands and labels came from middle-class designers. Tennis clothing was afforded by the likes of Lacoste, Tacchini and Ellesse. Andy Nicholls, author of “Scally” and a category C football hooligan himself, described one of his preferred jackets as being: “a Fila one that came straight from a smashed window in Luxembourg.” The Burberry ‘Harrington’ was a particular and much-loved jacket among hooligans; worn with a ‘house check’ scarf. Levi jeans and or Lois cords, often ripped down the ankle seam to expose the finishing touch, the latest lines from Adidas. Forest Hills, Sambas or Trim Tab were expected. Casuals came in many forms, for example: The London Casuals, Manchester’s ‘Perries’ and Merseyside’s ‘Scallies’. Robb (1999:21) confirmed that: “Every city had its casuals.” Casuals wanted their ‘look’ to be elite in comparison to their peers, and to be the most distinguished. It is perhaps not surprising then that each and every style-conscious firm sought to hold the notoriety of starting the movement. 1980s In the early 1980s, it was perceived, hooligans considered designer clothes and sportswear as their ‘uniform’. These were men whose passion for their team was often shared with their passion for style. They wanted to out-do their rivals on the field, on the terraces and later on the streets and in the pubs. Not only with their ability to
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fashion an enviable casual look. As far as style stakes go, being propositioned by a rival firm member wearing Adidas Sambas to your Diadoras was as damaging as being propositioned with a Stanley knife to your cocktail stick. Fashion really was that important. Of course the typical thuggish rant over the railing about the dire performance of one’s team was typical terrace behaviour, but now, they were at times using further abuse to attack their opponents. Sam Monie, a Celtic fan confirms: “Plastic casual” we would shout at others in inferior gear. All the top boys had the best stuff…all the talk was about what you had on… at the game, comparisons would start. We would shout through the wire fence separating us, ‘with that shit kit on, you look like you shop in British Home Stores, ya plastic casual’.” (Hewitt, 2004: 84) It was a way of life for a strerotypical hooligan. Typically they worked from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday therefore they considered the weekend an opportunity to get away from it all. Gavin Hills of the England and Manchester United magazines recounts: “the thing to be was a casual. Skinheads had gone out and the thing to do was to wear smart clothing and go to the football and cause trouble.” (Lash/ Lury 2007 :47) Style competition soared among casuals, and the change in fashion was fast-paced. As a result: “Such fashionable clothing was expensive…so most on the streets was counterfeit.” (Finn/ Giulianotti 2000: 21) Applause from your peers was plentiful
at one match then ridiculed the next. Travelling to an away game ensured first pick of the latest fashions where larger stores in the UK failed to keep up. Small, independent shops in the bigger cities tended to manage better. With limited stockrooms, they were able to move with the Casuals without losing out on wasted stock. It could be argued that the Casual movement was at its peak during the ‘80s. The rivalry among the casuals to dress in more difficult to obtain brands was increasing. High-end European designers were being sported across the terraces more than ever. Labels such as Armani and Chipie together with the traditional favourites Burberry and Lacoste were ever-present. A label favoured by our very own Her Majesty the Queen, Aquascutum, was hugely popular. A Casual’s spending habits went through the roof and with the absolute promise of bloodshed at matches, hooligans began to wear lab coats as a way of protection. 1990s The style began to die down and drift away with the arrival of the Madchester and Acid sub-cultures emerging. It had seemd that most Casuals made the transition to the clubbing scene. Visiting haunts such as the Hacienda to watch bands such as The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays. A new direction had arrived. The drugs scene seemed to go into overdrive when before, hooligans had often shied away thinking it to hinder their performance as fighters. “Lads came from Casuals
and just wanted to dance and take ecstasy.” (casualhoolbrands, 2010) A revival of the Casual sub-culture came in the mid nineties and without question left the most durable effect on labels and their designers. Brands such as the Italian label Stone Island, CP Company and Burberry took centre stage and were seen on every hooligan up and down the country. The revival was to be short-lived Fashion houses were beginning to feel the pressures of the connection. Many had to withdraw certain garments from sale. In particular: “The ‘Burberry Boys’ ran riot at the England v Turkey match,”(Matthews, 2004) forcing Burberry to discontinue the £50 headwear and asking shops to clear shelves. Prada also took the same approach and began measures to steer clear of the Casual subculture. The original hooligans were beginning to distance themselves from the police attention. Wearing classic gentlemen’s clothes was more likely to attract the police than to discourage them. This was against the casual subculture that originated through the requirement to ‘fit-in’ with the ordinary supporter.
LGB T & friends
Fitness c l a s s e s
Fancy getting fit? Keen to meet new people? well, you’ve got a chance to do just that every Thursday at North Shore, from 5:15 till 6:15 (pm, of course – no one’s THAT keen). Everyone’s welcome, and it’s £3 entry, but if you’re a Sunderland Uni student, you can get in for just £2. Can’t argue with prices like that. In fact, for the whole of April, there are no prices at all. You can go along free of charge. What more could you ask for? The classes are run by Carl Conifey, a local graduate who graduated last July with a BSc in Sport and Exercise developments. He’s young (22 years old, to be precise) and full of ideas, with a clear vision for the future: to build relationships in the community and establish links between colleges and universities, all with the aim of getting fit. He’s been running classes for a few months now, and things are starting to move forward, but the more the merrier. As it stands, he’s a busy man, already with 10 different classes a week under his belt. He works with kids, offers personal training sessions, hosts circuit training, and is trained in Swedish body massages, with the hope of moving onto sports massages in the near future. He also plans on holding classes in Cityspace to cover both sides of the bridge. After just a few months of work, he’s on the right track to success. And when I say the classes for everyone, I mean absolutely everyone. Carl wants to work with and for the LGBT community and make the cause known, to get everyone involved. No one’s excluded. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, heterosexual, it doesn’t matter. Carl’s aim is to make LGBT known to the masses, and make sure no one’s left out. His classes are a chance to get to know all kinds of people and of course get a bit of exercise in the process. It’s also open for people of all fitness levels, with different exercises to accommodate different people. The classes themselves focus on a number of exercises. It’s a mix of aerobics, boxercise, body weight exercises, and resistance weight exercises. After each class there’s a chance to give feedback, to extend the list week after week. In addition to that, the bar is open afterward for a short time to give everyone a chance to stay and chat, and get to know each other better. Healthy drinks and smoothies are served as well as the usual, so you won’t straightaway and put back on what you just lost. So if you want to get fit, in a friendly and open enviroment then come along to Carl’s classes at NORTHSHORE every Thursday evening 5:15 to 6:15.
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music
reviews
by Charlotte Pell
The Staves The Motherlode EP The Staves are a 3 piece Vocal Harmony Group consisting of 3 sisters from Warwick, and this EP gives a taste of what exactly they’re capable of! The songs are highly folk inspired and the pure tonal quality of the vocals indicate this. The laidback and relaxed vibe of the album wouldn’t be enough to sustain momentum in any sort of workout but could be used as something to listen to in yoga class or as background music to a cool down period. The album is definitely used as a vehicle to showcase the sisters’ vocal ability demonstrated by the final song. ‘Wisely and Slow’ is fully unaccompanied until the final 30 seconds, allowing the listener to appreciate their voices. While The Staves don’t sound enough mainstream like, to probably be acknowledged in the charts, they’re certainly ones to watch in the next few years!
Marcus Collins " Marcus Collins "
Whilst I did like Marcus Collins on the X Factor, as a White Stripes fan, I was very dubious before listening to this album as having already heard ‘Seven Nation Army’, I wasn’t very impressed with the cover, purely because of my love for the original! By the time the second song on the album ‘Love and Hate’ was over I was a fan again! Marcus has a voice which suits a typical jazz sound, but through this album he’s managed to incorporate this with a more modern sound which makes a great album to listen to! Although I wouldn’t recommend this being ideal for any sort of exercise, it’s something to stick on while doing an assignment, the housework or just for a bit of feel good listening!
Lost Prophets Weapons
Full of energy, ideal for any high intensity activity you’re doing. All the tracks are uptempo and would be great for keeping up motivation levels. ‘We Bring an Arsenal’ holds a sort of anthem like quality meaning it’ll still be in your head hours after hearing it! There’s enough variety on the album to sound fresh and exciting it’s easy to understand why Lost Prophets have been a successful band for so many years now.
Kindness Gee up
The Ting Tings Sounds from Nowheresville
‘Gee up’ is an upbeat song that would fit well with any sort of workout and holds a constant tempo so the music wouldn’t interfere with your exercise. The constantly moving bass line suggests it wouldn’t be out of place within retro funk, but still uses a more futuristic sound which places it in the present day. The use of sampling makes it sound familiar to the listener, but at just under 2 minutes in length seems too short a song to leave any sort of lasting impression.
Has an electro-pop vibe which seems immediately similar to their ‘That’s not my name’ days but the band has clearly spent time developing their sound. Obviously worth a listen if electro is your type of music and would be good to work out to, however listening to the whole album the sound did get a bit repetitive and wasn’t sure if I was still listening to the same song or another!
Sleigh Bells Reign of Terror
This was a much heavier sounding album than the others and it’s the sort of music that has to be played loud! The guitars create a brash sound resulting in a full metal vibe which creates an adrenaline rush just listening to it. This again would fit well in with the boxers among you because of its driving rhythms and tempo but the sometimes wispier vocals might deter the power behind the overpowering instrumentation.
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