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Salford has Demo Fever
Emily Barker
Two Salford teams will be left with a difficult choice next Wednesday 10 November: take part in the National Demonstration or compete against Manchester in BUCs matches? All Salford teams agreed to have their sports matches postponed for the demo through a survey conducted by the Students’ Union. ● Continued on Page 3
Students grill head of BBC North Gemma Blackman
The Head of BBC North came to the University of Salford for a special talk with media students last week. Peter Salmon is the man in charge of moving several areas of the BBC to the MediaCity UK. He gave an exclusive interview before addressing students wanting to know more about the opportunities coming our way. ● Continued on Page 2
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his week students will take to the streets of London to protest the high increase in tuition fees and the devastating cuts to higher education. The National Demo organised by the NUS will see 30,000 students from universities across the country protesting on 10 November 2010. The Demo is happening just after the Government’s response to the Browne review which said students could now be facing up to £9,000 for their degree each year; that would be a total of £27,000 of debt. Ricky Chotai, the President of Salford Students’ Union explained “It is misleading to say
that the proposals put money in the hands of students - they would take it away. The Government have completely failed to explain what students would receive in return for higher fees other than higher debts. The University of Salford Students’ Union stands by the NUS in opposing the funding cuts and the increase in fees and will be taking over 200 students to London next week to protest about the issue alongside 30,000 students from across the country” The tickets for the Demo are available online, in all Union shops and in General Office at just £10 with £5 being returned on the day. The ticket includes the coach fare to and from London. The Union has already booked an extra two coaches due to the
popular nature of the event. The tickets have been selling fast and students can go online at www.salfordstudents.com/demo to find out more information. The education cuts are likely to have a major effect on all aspects of university life from resources to societies. Ricky went on to say “It is clear that the Government's proposals would usher in the effective privatisation of higher education in England. In short students are to be expected to pay for an 80% cut to public funding for undergraduate teaching in higher education institutions, including the removal of all support for arts, humanities and social science courses.” The impact of these cuts will have an immediate effect and
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will affect all students from first years through to third years. Salford Students’ Union held several events coming up to the demo. This included a cuts day with fairground rides and a debate on ‘Are the government cuts and the Browne review fair and necessary in this country?’ The Union has rearranged all BUCs sports matches with support from the teams, who also want to take part in the Demo. Aaron Porter, the NUS President said “Students and lecturers are taking to the streets of London to defend education against the devastating cuts that have been imposed on our communities. The Government's approach to funding our colleges and universities is short-sighted,
illogical and unfair. Together we will let politicians know that we will not tolerate their failure to fund our future." The National Demonstration has the full backing from the University of Salford. The Vice Chancellor is allowing any student or staff member who wishes to attend the demo to go down without being penalised for absence. This is the first Demo in six years and will be a historical event for all students in the UK. The Browne Review was controversial due to all Lib Dem MPs signing a pledge before the election agreeing to say no to cuts. For more information log on to www.salfordstudents.com/demo or www.demo2010.org.
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Editorial University is more than just an education.
8.11.10 News Page 02 News Page 03 News Page 04 Features Page 05 Bizzarely Entertaining East meets West
Comment Page 06 Cynic’s Eye View Cuts Debate
Review Page 31 Chess the Musical Comedy Review The Social Network
Lifestyle Page 32 Top Ten Alice Blue Mac Toot Comic
Breaktime Page 33 Super Noodles with a twist When I rule the World Erasmus times
Union Page 34 Sabbs Column Events
Sport Page 35 Women’s Rugby Round Up
Sport Page 36 Men’s Rugby
I was one of the lucky ones; when I first went to university back in 2005 we were the last year to make it in before top up fees were introduced. Now it has all changed. I remember, realising that one year separated me from paying almost triple for my degree. If I was born a mere few months later then I too would have been subject to the rise.
Top up fees came and I thought it was over; this was as far as it could go. I was wrong. The government’s plans to charge up to £9,000 per year for university are an outrage. For me university was a vital experience, not only as an educational tool; it taught me how to live independently, introduced me to some wonderful people and most importantly helped me realise what I really wanted to do with my life. Without it I wouldn’t be sitting where I am today; writing this very article. Now you are the lucky ones, though your debts are larger than before, you can only imagine what is going through the minds of 18 years olds leaving school right now.
If people want to gain a degree, they could be looking at debts of £27,000. This doesn’t include the maintenance loan, overdrafts or any number of other expenses that occur while on the education ladder. It might be hard to look beyond the next few years of your life, but this will have an effect on everyone. Less people will go to university, there will be fewer resources for those who do and those invaluable skills that I learnt way back in 2005 will be lost on a whole generation. Do you want to be the last people to have this experience? Don’t let a Government who all received their degrees for free take away our right to education. Attend the Demo 2010, sign petitions, write to your MP and realise how lucky you really are. Emily
Students grill head of BBC North ● Continued on fron Page 1 Although he admitted that there is no guarantee on job availability once students graduate Salford, he said “You’re probably the people to beat.” The connection sought so hard by the University with the MediaCity means that, with a good degree, Salford students may have the best chances of all graduate applicants. Peter Salmon said: “BBC staff are very excited about being alongside University of Salford. The opportunities are there for those determined enough to take them”. It is a very competitive market and he explained that it is down to the passion in each individual. Although a degree is a great starting point, Mr Salmon said that you have to stand out: “What we want is hard-working, industrious, energetic, flexible people”. Mr Salmon, who is married to local star Sarah Lancashire, has won several awards whilst at Channel 4 and has been very successfully involved in various television stations for almost thirty years. He believes that although the BBC can no longer offer a ‘job for life’ in the current climate, the BBC and MediaCity can be “a stepping stone to a great career”. The whole MediaCity is “raising people’s aspirations”, not just the students at Salford but kids in the local area are now wanting to be a part of it. And it’s not just Salford that the BBC are concentrating on. They are investing the license fee money, which was recently frozen in
the public spending cuts, into other areas in the North, trying to “stimulate employment opportunities in other parts”, such as Newcastle, Leeds and Liverpool. The license fee freeze has got critics riled up, suggesting the BBC North plans are going to fall before they even get to the first hurdle, but Mr Salmon does not see it that way. He admits that the BBC are “not immune” from the cuts but it should not affect the plans in the long term because much of what they had hoped to have done is already prepared. We spoke to third year Journalism and Broadcast student Pete Iantorno who was disappointed with what Peter Salmon covered in his talk: “Although his speech about Media
City was very impressive, I thought he could have given us much more information about jobs.” Many students have applied to BBC North already, despite hiring not taking place until next year because the competition is so tough. Peter said: “I was hoping to get some updates on where they were in terms of recruitment” but nothing was mentioned. Peter Salmon was subjected to some harsh criticisms after his talk from his audience but handled himself well. When one keen member of the audience quizzed him about his justification for his wages, he handled himself very well and nobody was left in any doubt as to why he earned what he does.
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Pub stays open for Salford blast victims
Georgina Satchell
The Tiger Moth pub kept its doors open round the clock, providing a haven for local residents evacuated since the gas explosion at 7.09 am on Tuesday 2 November in Irlam. Owner, Eileen McCallion came to the aid of the community just as the police began clearing the wider area of the blast, but wouldn’t take praise for her actions. Speaking that morning, Eileen credited the neighbours and staff
for pitching in by making tea and toast for everyone. Even children were treated to soft drinks from her stores and she refused to charge anyone for her services, she said “I’m not bothered about anything like that, people just need a place to go” Just three hours after the explosion every seat in the Tiger Moth on Swallow Drive was taken, and outside shocked residents chain smoked whilst exchanging tales of their morning. Walking around the pub everyone knew each other’s names and regularly people
would ask where’s Elsie, noticing she wasn’t with her friend Eunice Weller. Eunice, 63 went to Elsies house after being evacuated from her home on Curlew Drive, but found herself wandering the streets when Elsie was taken away from the area by her daughter. Eunice, a diabetic, noticed her blood sugar staring to drop but her insulin was at home and she was refused entry. A police officer at the scene said: “the fire service are in charge and they’re saying no access” Armed only with her purse and
Manchester refuses to rearrange matches ● Continued on fron Page 1 The Communications Officer for Manchester Students Union, Jeremy Buck thinks this is the reason they have not thought about the implications of their actions. He explained “I am incredibly frustrated that our university isn’t putting the future of education for sports over one day’s worth of matches. It must be very difficult for Salford who has put in so much effort, showing a fantastic commitment from the teams, to not see a similar situation from our sports teams”.
However the University of Manchester are continuing with all their matches despite the National Demo on Wednesday, meaning the Salford Netball team and Rugby League will lose points if they choose to protest. Unlike other Sabbatical roles the Athletic union chair in charge of sports at the university, Agi Duhig, is not elected and instead is appointed by a committee.
a packet of Mayfair lights she was directed to Swallow Drive finding a hot drink and something to eat in the pub.
The cuts to education will affect everyone at university; including all clubs and societies. Ricky Chotai, the President of Salford Students’ Union said “I am disappointed that the sports teams at Manchester have not shown their support for the demonstration. Sports teams will feel the cuts as much as anyone.” The Manchester teams will be wearing armbands in support of the demo.
went and fetched some baby shoes for the little boy”
Eunice’s friend, Joan Reid of Martin Drive explained how victims of the blast were rescued: “all the neighbours were there before the ambulance and fire trucks. People were holding ladders up to get people out from the top floors”
As lunch time approached the Silver Street Co-op came to the aid of the Tiger Moth supplying them with cheese, ham, bread, milk and biscuits for the kids. Coop bosses Helen and Duncan said “It’s times like these when the whole community comes together” and these words were echoed by everyone in the pub.
“There was glass everywhere and I was handed this three year old boy, he had no shoes on and neither did his dad. I offered the dad my shoes and a neighbour
However the relief of respite at the Tiger Moth was mixed with anger toward the less charitable actions of the newsagents next door which refused to open early
or even sell supplies to the pub. Upon hearing the news one man commented “Charlies? Yeah they wouldn’t open the tight gits!” This was the only act of self interest in a place where community spirit really existed. After three days the Tiger Moth was still being used as an evacuation centre with City Wide Council providing them with supplies for meals. Eileen said “the council have been brilliant and everyone’s pulled together. The amount of help and donations has just been marvellous”.
Armistice Day remembrance By Gemma Blackman There will be an Act of Remembrance Thursday 11 November to mark the anniversary of the end of World War One, organised by the Multi-Faith centre and Staff faith forum. There will be a sounding of the Last Post, two minutes silence and a small ceremony at the War Memorial outside the Old Fire Station at 11am. Staff and students are invited to take part with members of the University Officers Cadets and Royal British Legion also present. There will also be a Multi-Faith Reflection at University House at 10am then a walk to the Old Fire Station at 10.40.
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If a student attends university for 42 weeks of the year and 35 hours a week (the average working week), every one hour lecture they missed would equal £2.19. This may not seem much but if they missed ten lectures, they would lose £20. However most students do not have 35 hours of lectures a week, in fact over the three years, it is likely the average would be around 15 hours per week.
This is where it counts. At 15 hours per week each hour missed is worth £5.12. Two hours: £10.24 Ten hours: £51.20 Forty hours: £204.80 If you miss a one hour lecture every week in just one semester that equals: £71.68 One hour: Two pints in the bar. Two hours: Two meals at McDonalds. Ten hours: Two nights out. Forty hours: An iPod touch with £20 left over for music. Next time you are hungover, too tired to get up, feeling lazy or just can’t be bothered. You might want to think about quite how much you are wasting. If your lecturers don’t turn up or cancel lectures, realise what they are denying you. This money is shaping your future. University is a place to be independent, to meet new friends, to do things you never had chance to do before, but it is still education. That education comes at a cost; make sure you’re getting the best deal.
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Bizarrely
Entertaining Swati Sethi
Watching a man get his tongue and hands nailed into a plank of wood, with a hammer, centre stage was certainly an interesting way to spend a Friday night. Swati Sethi went to find out the attractions the Bizarre Ball had in store. Thirteen years ago Bizarre magazine was first published with a slogan that read, “the magazine for humans.” On 22 October the Bizarre Ball, held at the Ritz Ballroom in Manchester, proved that although their tag line may have changed, they could still cater to every human need. After picking up Bizarre magazine for the first time four years ago, I can’t say that I have ever looked back. Then again, some might say that would be easy for someone that is more adjusted to a more, ‘alternative’ way of life. On first glance some might say that the magazine is, top shelf
porn, with a twist. However that’s really not the case. Bizarre has never been a pornographic magazine, instead it promotes being different and embracing the weird and wonderful about the world. Whether that is the Day of the Dead festivities in Spain, body modifications, or an extreme latex addiction. As Alix Fox, cover editor for Bizarre said, “Everyone has a fettish,” and after Friday night, I am starting to agree! At half seven, the doors opened and into the Ritz Ballroom poured a continuous stream of people. Standing in the queue was rather like waiting to gain entrance into a high school Halloween party. Electricity and excitement ran through the air, but unlike high school, there was no mocking or segregation. A lot more like a show than a night in a club, Bizarre magazine provided the crowd with a multitude of entertainment. None more memorable than the Circus of Horrors. The mongolian laughing boy looked like someone on remand from a
1970’s mental hospital, wearing nothing but a pair of stained tighty whities. His gripping performance included shoving a knitting needle through one of his cheeks and managing to nail both his hands and his tongue to a plank of wood, with a hammer. Although disturbing on many levels, I found it hard to look away. The Ritz provided the perfect venue for an event such as
Bizarre, “I love the fact that it smells like an old sweaty fat mans scrotum in here. It adds perfectly to what the Bizarre Ball is all about!” Ms Fox later said. The entertainment ranged from a little disturbing to tasteful burlesque dancing and although the music might not at first have been to everyone’s liking, with rock, metal and black metal being played
mostly, popular culture intervened here and there with some Lady Gaga being played as a floor filler much to everyone’s shock and amusement. Over the course of the night I learnt that many of the people attending had never read the magazine, and just wanted a change of scene in Manchester’s already diverse night life. The Bizarre Ball certainly provided that. With no dress code the
West meets East, but are these values really universal? Joanna Eckersley
Last year Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. People had to come to terms with the fact that the choices he made, as America’s head of state, would come into conflict with the principles of the prize. In contrast, this year the debate hasn’t been about who it was awarded to, so much as the challenge that his beliefs bring to the People’s Republic of China. Norway’s decision to award Liu Xiaobo with the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in writing the manifesto, Charter 08, is one that
opens up today’s most difficult debates, as Charter 08 was one of the reasons for Liu Xiaobo being given an eleven year prison sentence. It was a deeply political decision. Liu’s wife, photographer Liu Xia, was temporarily released from house arrest to visit her husband and tell him about the award. He told his wife in prison that the award was dedicated to the Tiananmen victims. This was a bold choice considering the censorship and intimidation often handed out to the ‘Tiananmen Mothers’, an organisation who seek justice for family members killed in the 1989 crackdown.
During nominations China had warned Norway that selecting Liu would be against the principles of the prize. In going ahead with the award, Norway has gone over and above a government and their judicial system; interestingly one of Charter 08’s aims is to secure an independent judiciary.
and activists wrote to the Chinese authorities urging Liu’s release. They were suppressed, of course. There are over 10,000 signatories to Charter 08 worldwide, which calls for democracy, freedom of expression and freedom of association.
The word Imperialist is often batted about at times like these, and in using it people try to question if the values espoused and defended by the West are really universal, or simply Western.
Much was made of the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The public eye was focused on China, and the naïve hope was that this close scrutiny would inevitably bring China’s human rights record in step with the rest of the developed world.
This question was answered, you could say, when over 100 important Chinese figures, among them writers, lawyers
The ironic reality was that the Olympics were sometimes the catalyst for these abuses, as
Bizarre Ball tried to incorporate everyones tastes, welcoming anyone that had something a little bit different about them. Individuality in today’s society is to be embraced, and everyone is unique. Whether you’re dressed in the latest Jane Doe Latex like Alix Fox or jeans and a t-shirt the Bizarre Ball definitely highlighted that we should all be proud to be different.
People protest in Hong Kong against the detention of Liu Xiaobo China rushed to secure the splendour of the opening ceremonies. In turn, the success of the ceremonies overshadowed the political failings. The hypocrisy of the Beijing Olympics is best illustrated by artist and architect Ai WeiWei, who played a part in designing the spectacular bird’s nest stadium but refused to attend the Olympics themselves due to his politics. President Hu Jintao, a man who wants to be remembered for bringing ‘harmony’ to China, should pay attention to the fact that harmony is not the same as brushing your opponents and
your problems under the carpetor into prison. Liu Xia, who is still on house arrest as this is being written, tweeted on the 14 October that Ding Zilin, the head of the Tienanmen Mothers, has dissappeared. ‘Even the premier of our country does not have freedom of speech or of the press’ was part of an angry open letter from party elders this week. What has changed since the Olympics is that now the call for human rights is coming from within China, through the brave writing and activism of people like Liu Xiaobo, and that is more important than any panel of judges.
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Comment A Cynic’s Should Eye View women
#7 be allowed
Laura Johnson
It’s not so much a single person or news channel as a certain attitude that has been ruffling my feathers this week. As the Browne report was released not so long ago and the National Demo is fast approaching, there has been much talk about what it means to be a student and receive higher education. I understand that we all have different opinions on this topic, but some really take the biscuit. For instance, I can understand the perspective that tuition fees should always exist; I know that higher education comes at a price. What I do take issue with is people that do not care that the cap on tuition fees is being raised. Tuition fees at this university could rise to as much as £9,000 per year – at the University of Manchester they could be as much as £12,000 – yet some people think this isn’t an issue. I imagine it would be quite easy to sit back, as the richer members of the Conservative party
are doing, with a grammar school and Oxbridge education under your belt, without a care for the less fortunate members of society who have the potential for university and never make it because of financial reasons. But it’s a stance I simply cannot sympathise with. It’s probably easy for me to condemn higher education cuts because I am benefiting from higher education, and nobody wants to see cuts in an area that they benefit from. However, I genuinely believe that higher education is an area that should be subsidised, in order to prevent an utterly anachronistic two-tier system developing. It’s not just students in the 18-25 age range that will be effected – higher education cuts have a backlash on women and single parent families too, a group already heavily hit by Osborne’s ream of cuts. This is why I will be marching at the National Demo in London on Wednesday. If you agree with what I’m saying, buy your coach ticket from University House or online and come and help us make the ultimate statement against unnecessary cuts.
to serve in the armed forces? Monique Foley
This is an argument I recently put forward at ‘the debating society’, one that I feel isn’t addressed despite leaps and bounds in women’s rights in the UK. I posed the following argument in favour of women being in the army. While some people argue that the appropriate fitness levels would not be attained by a woman, others argue the sexual and physical violence women may have to endure would be too much for many, and would have an emotional affect on men in the army, distracting attention from
the vital task. Nevertheless, isn’t it fair to say that by signing up to the army, a man or women is making a conscious decision to take part in war and should be treated as an equal? Currently someone signing up to the army between the ages of 22 and 26 has a set amount of push-ups to complete in a certain time frame, along with other tests. A man’s maximum is 75 with a women’s being 46. The minimum for a woman is 17. Isn’t this automatically putting women and men at different paces? While men can be stronger, why not lower the men’s maximum and have a limit that applies to everyone rather than genderising
the army from the start? Many people believe women shouldn’t be involved in combat in the army because when a man sees a woman injured his instinct will be to help her and therefore loses all scope of the task ahead. I disagree with this. Women understand what’s involved. The risks they take are the same as everybody else’s. They should be given the opportunity to prove they can be just as useful as a man during combat.
though they made up just one tenth of the entire army. Isn’t this a complete contrast in policies regarding women on the frontline?
Women are forbidden from any operation where they would be expected to “close with and kill the enemy”. However, in 2008 one fifth of service personnel in Afghanistan were women even
Rather than focusing on should women be allowed in the army, I believe we should focus on how women are treated within the army. In 2009, the department of Veteran Affairs acknowledged that 30% of military women are raped while serving, 71% sexually assaulted and 90% sexually harassed. On top of this they believe 90% of military sexual assaults are never reported. So, shouldn’t the more suitable question be why would women want to be in the army?
Another point that was raised by those in favour of the proposition was that there an awful lot of so-called “Mickey Mouse” courses currently available and that in an economic recession it is simply not sustainable to fund those courses that would not equip a person
with the skills to take a graduate job and get the economy moving. It proved to be a lively debate, almost everyone having something to say about the proposition. In the end the majority voted against the proposition, with two against and two abstinations.
Debating Society and Students’ Union
Host Debate On Cuts Laura Johnson
Last week, as part of the run-up to the National Demo, which takes place in London on Wednesday, the Students Union and the Debating Society collaborated to present a debate on higher education cuts and the Browne review. The proposition was “Are the government cuts and the Browne review fair and necessary in this country?” Speaking for the proposition was Conservative Councillor Iain Lindley and Debating Society member Matt Hoffbrand; speaking against the proposition was Thomas Graham, member of the NUS executive
committee, and myself, Secretary of the Debating Society. Iain Lindley spoke first, drawing on his experiences as a student and councillor to argue that cuts and the lifting of the cap on tuition fees was necessary during an economic recession. He spoke of his reluctance to endorse such a move, having served for a Student Union himself in the past. In his opening statement, Thomas Graham pointed out that higher education was expected to make bigger cuts than the Ministry of Justice, Defence, or the public sector, and that it was a contradiction to base economic recovery on a highly skilled workforce and then make cuts in higher education. He said that poorer people would be
discouraged from going to university if tuition fees rose. Speaking for the other side, Matt Hoffbrand raised the issue of the value of a degree. He argued that perhaps if only the people who went to university to learn rather than to have fun – alluding to the traditional stereotype of the student drunkard – less people would be there and degrees would have more value. He also argued that it didn’t matter if the fees were raised, because students still wouldn’t be required to pay the sum upfront. Finally, in my opening statement I argued that I resented the reduction of a degree into an economic transaction, to be reserved only for the rich. I argued that by removing the cap on tuition fees, a two-tier
system would be introduced, leaving women, lower- and middleclass people at the bottom and rich men at the top. The debate was then given to the floor; some interesting points were raised. A number of people raised the point that the costs of a degree do not stop at tuition fees. There are often books and equipment to buy and accommodation or train fares to pay for. These are commitments that are not necessarily covered by a maintenance loan. People from low-income backgrounds, then, can simply not afford to invest in something that may not even pay off in the end. If the cap on tuition fees was lifted, this problem would only worsen.
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Red Redmond’s
“What would the Martians think?” Mimi Sunshine
People gathered at A Laugh in Stockport to witness Red Redmond’s contribution to the Manchester Comedy Festival at The Bull’s Head. Kick starting the comedy with his jovial job antics was Jonny Addy, a lovable character with over-sized glasses. He kept the audience giggling with lots of interaction and witty tales about his shop in Stockport. Second to seek laughter from the spectators, was Eighties Luke, who performed a new character before switching back to himself. Both personalities receiving laughter and applause, especially when he raced to the back of the room and wrestled another comic to the ground, as part of his act I assure you, but it was incredibly funny to watch! After a short break, the audience returned to Danny Sutcliffe, talking about certain parts of the human anatomy and including “subtle” references to a certain GUM
clinic, he had the crowd in stitches. The fourth act, Jay Hampson, had some detailed animal anecdotes, humorous teenage turmoils and some cracking punch lines! After another short break, the headliner of the show stormed the stage with an incredible 40 minutes involving kit-kats, frisbees and camps. Red Redmond received chuckles, laughter and bursts of applause for his clever comedy and even more when he brought out his tiny, red ukulele and strummed his mirthful melodies causing the crowd to loudly applause, whoop, cheer and holler when he finished his delightful set. Keeping the audience entertained in between acts was the lovely Rich Wall, bantering with the crowd, pointing out political people to politely pick on and putting in words to well known tunes, highly amusing the spectators. A fantastic night with plenty of laughter, banter and even a buffet!
Chess
the Musical The Lowry Emily Barker
Ask any person born after the eighties if they have heard of Chess the Musical and you are likely to be met with a blank stare. Chess is the creation of Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson from Abba and lyrical master Tim Rice. It depicts the tense cold war relations between Russia and the USA through the medium of this traditional board game. Set across the 1979 and 1980 world chess championships, two rival players struggle it out for not only their own, but their nations glory.
Though it may have ‘the musical’ in the title, Chess is more of a rock opera. The songs are not whimsical numbers interspersed between heavy dialogue, but instead are the tour-de-force which drives the story and it takes some incredible talent to pull that off. The show has been revived by Strictly Come Dancing’s Craig Revel Horwood and there are glimpses of genius throughout. There is no orchestra, instead every cast member plays an instrument onstage often while singing and dancing, it is a truly spectacular event. The lead roles are a mixed bag; it cannot be argued that they are all extremely talented singers but sometimes their
voices became lost in the music. The rendition of Pity the Child by James Fox, the American, though packed with raw emotion was barely understandable leaving newcomers to the show baffled at what had driven this man to his angry obsession with chess. It is Shona White, playing Florence, who truly excels as a Hungarian women torn between the two men and her own heritage. Her performance of possibly the most famous song ‘I Knew Him so Well’ alongside Poppy Tierney, the Russian’s wife, was subtly moving and played beautifully against the more energetic powerful numbers in the show. However it is the company
which bring the whole thing to life; their extravagant costumes and energy was hard to ignore.
multiple present day law suits surrounding it all. It’s a nice effect and I’m afraid to say may have been the only thing saving the whole thing from being very boring. The final scene of Zukerberg sitting alone with his laptop,
constantly refreshing a woman’s profile whilst waiting for her to accept his friend request strikes a chord. It is the perfect image of the isolation only a 22 year old instant billionaire could feel. The Social Network is quite
an interesting one time watch, but doesn’t emotionally involve the audience enough to teach us any underlying lesson – and there could have been quite a few, from the dangers of money to the pitfalls of exclusivity.
Whenever they got a chance to shine, they did so with full force and the talent on show was nothing short of incredible. Chess the Musical may delight fans that remember it from years gone by, but it is hard to say whether it will wow new audiences. When it was good it was very good, however sometimes there were times when the crowds appeared to be waning. This is only one stop on their tour of the UK; and with a sold-out theatre on the first night it looks as if Chess might be back if not forever, at least for a little while.
The Social Network Certificate: 12A Release date: 15 October Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield. Directed by: David Fincher Danielle Wynne. Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in the world; and rightly so, he invented Facebook, the website that prevents the majority of us from doing far more productive activities. I’ve actually checked the thing twice whilst I’ve been writing this.
The Social Network concentrates on the drama behind the invention, launch and explosion of Facebook – and what a lot of drama there is. Jesse Eisenberg portrays Zukerberg excellently (from what we know of him from the few news features and interviews) right down to the ever-present flip-flops and hiking fleece ensemble. Timberlake is also perfect in his role as the original Napster founder Sean Parker. However, just because the acting is excellent doesn’t mean there is one single likeable character in the whole film. This creates an emotional disconnect between the
audience and characters. Most noticeably with the issue of Zuckerberg betraying his business partner ,and best friend, Eduardo (Garfield). There isn’t a scrap of feeling directed towards any side. Although Zukerberg isn’t a particularly malicious character, he is very tiring; his superior intellect makes his obnoxious attitude boring after the first half hour. That being said, the cinematography is lovely- a rich, classic look that suits the Harvard setting very well. Very much style over substance. The story flicks between 2003, when Zukerberg originally coded the website, and the
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Breaktime Top ten ways to ignore Christmas Christmas comes earlier every year so in true humbug spirit, here’s our guide to avoiding the inevitable shopping, singing and repeats of ‘Feed the World’. Vicki Mitchem & Jack Machin
TEN
FIVE
Become a recluse. Do not speak to anyone, watch television, use the internet, read anything for the next three months, and if you’re so miserable that you want to avoid all the NON-STOP-FUN of Christmas, why not carry on this lifestyle forever, you’ll be happier and so will everyone else.
Go to the DFS Christmas sale. Everything is on sale at DFS 365 days a year and if you ever bought anything from there at full price you're a mug. Also, sofas are not even remotely christmassy.
NINE Develop a deadly allergy to bells of any sort, preferably sleigh bells, or pine trees, or just the smell of pine.
EIGHT Keep your eyes shut, cover your ears if you’re in the vicinity of anyone else. Although you won’t know if you’re near anyone else if you’re eyes are open. That’s not our problem, that’s yours, deal with it.
SEVEN In the months running up to Christmas fall out with all your friends so you don’t have to buy any presents. If you’re friends are nicer than you, you may still receive a present. Bonus!
SIX Build a time machine and travel back to 1647 when Christmas was banned by Oliver Cromwell under his new puritan regime. Beware however, if you get stuck there and die you can expect to be dug up a few years later and displayed in public by royalists.
FOUR Move to North Korea, definitely no Christmas being celebrated there. Good luck getting a visa though.
THREE Do everything you can to spoil the dream for children; if hang out in toy shops and you really get the chance to be creative. Here’s a few basic starters; “That toy is rubbish and Santa isn’t real,” “You’re parents can’t afford to buy you that, go look in the £1 aisle instead,” and “I’m sorry officer, I won’t talk to anymore children and won’t violate my lifetime ban from Toys ‘r’ Us again,”
TWO Become very pious and evangelical. At every opportunity mention the real meaning of Christmas and encourage your friends to come to church with you to truly celebrate.
ONE Another clever way of avoiding Christmas is to not produce any discourse of any form about the subject, this includes sarcastic top ten ways of avoiding Christmas for a Student newspaper, and saying witty things like “I’m sure Christmas comes earlier every year,” you may think you’re avoiding it by doing this, but you’re only perpetuating the problem.
Alice The Blue Belle and the Threeway The other day I was scoffing down a curry and watching a bit of telly after a hard days work when my housemate Kate comes into the room. ‘Alice?’ She said in a peculiar voice, ‘Have you ever had a threesome?’ Now normally this kind of question is no cause or concern but Kate is in a long term relationship… ‘Erm no… why do you ask?’ I swear I was having a million heart attacks wondering what she was going to say next. ‘Oh just a girl from my work was talking about it is all.’ I relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that a potentially awkward conversation had been avoided. However, my curiosity was somewhat piqued about this threesome business so I asked for the juicy details. Well my darlings, it takes an awful lot to surprise me these days so Kate’s tale was quite a treat indeed! So this couple, Jack and Mary, started their relationship as a three way involving another girl, Sophie. For five months, the merry trio pottered along, doing the regular, mundane routines involved in relationships: trips to the cinema, out for meals, even going on a weekend away to Windermere, the only difference being that at the end of the evening, the three would go back to their hotel room and shag each other all night long.
Blue Now, as you can imagine, it wasn’t long before the jealousy monster reared its ugly head, and that monster went by the name of Sophie. Realising that things had gotten a lot more complicated than initially expected (how they thought a three way relationship would be uncomplicated I do not know), Jack and Mary decided to excise Sophie from their relationship. So Jack and Mary continued their relationship in peace and shortly after their first anniversary as a couple, they decided to take the next step and move in together, and their lives were pretty peachy. However, poor Mary was not quite satisfied and had been thinking for some time that she missed Sophie in a way, because, to put it bluntly, she missed shagging a girl. So, Mary bit the bullet and told Jack that she loved him with all her heart and loved shagging him but she was desperate for some girl on girl action. Jack was very understanding and because Jack loved Mary he said they would figure something out. That night, armed with a couple of whisky and ginger beers, they sat down at the computer and searched for sexy singles in their area, well, near their area but not in, they agreed that they didn’t want to pop to Tesco and see conquests of Mary’s dotted about the aisles. It wasn’t long before they came across a pretty girl who was up for a bit of lady sexy time and after going on webcam (to prove they were who they said they were), it was decided that the next day at 8.30pm (after corrie and tea), Mary would pop round to this mystery woman’s house for sex and that Jack would drop her off and wait for her in the pub round the corner. The next evening, Jack settled into his pint and paper. After an hour he looked up to see his beloved Mary walk through the door with a big smile on her face and he was very happy for her. Jack and Mary are currently scouring the internet for someone to join the team and become their mutual friend with benefits. In the mean time, Mary still frequently visits random women for sex before walking off into the sunset with her now fiancée Jack. Maybe relationships aren’t as boring as I thought…
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Lifestyle Erasmus Times
Super Noodles with a Twist David Doyle
I’d like to play a quick word association game with you. Ready? The word is ‘cooking’. Now tell me: did that conjure up images of tasty, homecooked world cuisine? Or of bright blue packages with the words 'just add water' printed on the back (served with an optional side order of dry, white bread)? If it was the latter, fear not: help is at hand. If the former was the case, keep reading; this might just be your sort of thing. Either way, you'll end up with a dish that's not only cheap and filling, but should impress your friends if you were to treat them to it.
Noodles are eaten by literally billions of people all over East Asia. Wikipedia, the essay-writer's best friend, reveals that the oldest noodles ever found were dug up in Shandong province, China, dated at around four millennia. Such an ancient and popular food deserves some respect, and we're going to give it some. All you will need to make Japanesestyle shoyu ramen is (per person):
1 packet of your favourite instant noodles 1 egg 1 teaspoon of sesame oil 3 large glugs of soy sauce Dried seaweed (nori) Salt and black pepper (to taste)
For authenticity, try to choose Chinese or Korean-style ramen when buying your noodles (they're also much cheaper than the leading brands). Ramen, sesame oil, soy sauce and dried seaweed—four classic East Asian ingredients—are available at any Asian food store as well as most supermarkets. Sesame isn't the cheapest cooking oil, but it will last a good while and add a great flavour to a stir fry. To turn these into an impressive light meal, you only need do the following. Cook your noodles by putting them in a bowl—without the included seasoning sachet—and adding just enough boiling water to cover them. Meanwhile, hard boil your egg in a pan. This takes around six to seven minutes once the water is boiling.
Bully or the bullied? Anne Salomaki Peel your egg and slice it in half lengthways, adding it to the cooked noodles once they are ready. Now add your sesame oil and soy sauce to the dish, topping with a handful of crushed, dried seaweed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. And there you have it. As the Japanese say: itadakimasu! (bon apétit)!
When I Rule the World . . . RULE TWO
RULE THREE
Free public transport. Yes, we are in
In light of the Wayne Rooney saga over the past few weeks, I think it only appropriate to introduce a cap on footballers wages. The money that these players are making each week is staggering, and when compared to the income of the doctors and nurses that are saving our lives each and every day, the figures just do not add up.
the middle of a financial bombsite and it is a difficult rule to throw out there, but trains, trams and buses would be free. The number of cars on our roads would reduce significantly, people would be more likely to travel around which would lead to an increase in jobs, and I would be able to nip back to see my grandmas whenever I wanted to collect the pocket money they still so kindly provide. The train companies could make their money back by selling small bottles of warm vinagery wine
Mark Cockroft
I've decided to adopt the mindset of Aladdin as he pondered his three wishes the Genie granted him all those years ago... I might even rock out a verse from 'One Jump Ahead' when I'm done.
RULE ONE A strict examination to be taken by any couple wishing to bring a child into the world. The criteria of the test would take into account the mental, physical, financial, social and behavioural ability of the potential parental outfit. If the couple are deemed unfit to raise a well rounded and respectable young person, then they are to be fitted with a chip that would prevent them from impregnation. Too often in this country we see trouble making children that simply do not have a home life that allows them to mature into decent adults. If these parents are unable to properly look after themselves, then what chance do their own children have?
for £8 instead of £5. Problem solved.
What can Wayne Rooney do with £200,000 a week that he could not do with £90,000 a week or £50,000 a week? The money could be pumped back into society and would make a massive difference to the state of the economy. What would Rooney do? Quit and get a proper job? The bloke can barely string a sentence together and the only suit he owns has an England badge on it.
The most fascinating thing about talking to a stranger is that they have no idea what lies inside you. Are you intelligent or a bimbo? Sophisticated or uneducated? Nice or mean? Humorous or not at all? Everyone who has studied a little psychology will be familiar with tabula rasa, blank slate. According to the theory, babies are born without any pre-existing mental content, and that’s why all their knowledge comes from experience. Moving to an Erasmus house with a completely blank slate is impossible since you’ve always got at least a few stereotypes about most of the nationalities you’ll be living with. Slowly but surely you start seeing the person behind the stereotypical Swede or Italian. Your mind is emptied of the prejudices, and it’s time to create an image of a certain individual. Once you change your whereabouts you get a chance to change your life. You can behave like a party animal even if at home you’re always the first one to go to bed. You can start acting like an environmental activist, while at home you don’t really care about recycling your bio waste. You can start pretending you love rock n’ roll more than anything, but at home all your friends know your favourite song is In Da Club by 50 Cent. An hour might go okay, but being fake for 24 hours gets tough. A week is impossible, and a whole semester will just either kill you or something will catch you faking. By the end of the academic year everyone will know the real you. When we grow up among the people we’ve known through our whole life, we get a stamp on our foreheads. He’s the funny guy, she’s the leader, he’s the shy one and she’s the one who cried in the school play when she was nine. Going abroad without anyone who knows you can be liberating. If everyone in your home village hates you for cheating on your girlfriend, none of your new friends will know about it. No one has a clue that you were bullied daily during primary school – or if you were the biggest school bully yourself. My housemates might be complete basket cases, but I don’t know that. I could be a schizophrenic and my housemates are totally oblivious of my mental state. We decide what we tell and what we leave behind the curtains. Little by little people are becoming not just housemates, but real friends. With real friends you can be the real you, and they still stick around anyway. Quite soon we come to realise that that’s even more liberating than faking.
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Students’ Union WE WILL Sabbs Column: Christabel Brown NOT STAND Vice President for FOR CUTS Arts & Humanities streets of London to march with thousands of other students in a peaceful protest against education cuts and a rise in tuition fees. If you haven’t got your tickets yet what are you doing sitting on your bum reading this paper? Go and get your ticket now!
Unless you are reading this a little later in the week and the Demo has already happened in which case take your time and enjoy this week’s Student Direct!
www.salfordstudents.com/demo
National Demo: We need you Students from across the country will be taking to the streets of London on 10 November as part of the NUS National Demo against cuts in education, and you can join them. Salford Students’ Union has linked up with other unions in the North West and is planning on taking as many students as possible to the protest. The Demo will see thousands of students and staff from across the country marching against the cuts and possible rises in fees. Salford Students’ Union will be holding events leading up to the demo and will be providing transport for those who wish to take part. If you want to make a difference in your education, get in touch. The theme of the event will be demolition so get your high viz jackets and hard hats at the ready. Keep checking the paper more information or go www.salfordstudents.com/demo
for to
You can also contact j.dale@salford.ac.uk
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Jim
Dale
Tickets can now be purchased from all Union shops, General Office in University House or online at www.salfordstudents.com/demo. Each ticket will include the coach fare down and is £10 with £5 being refunded on the day. Get yours now, before it’s too late!
The time has come again for me to share with you all what’s been going on in my life over the past few weeks. I know everyone says it, but the last month really has flown by, I can’t believe it is November already…I have officially been your Vice President for Arts and Humanities for just over four months now! As I am writing this we are all busy planning for the last big push for the National Demo, which will be only two days away by them time this is published! If you haven’t heard about the National Demo, where have you been?! In just a matter of days we will be let loose on the
Hopefully you got the chance to take part in some of the events that happened last week which included; a live debate with a member of the conservative party giving his side of the argument, a Bob the Builder themed night at 42’s on Wednesday and ‘Cuts Day’ with fun inflatable attractions outside University House on Thursday.
That’s it from me except to share with you my new favourite phrase . . .’ Let’s get DEMOLITIOUS!’
This has meant that we have been able to heavily subsidise your ticket, so your return
NATIONAL DEMO Wednesday 10 November
Postgraduate Coffee Morning Tuesday 9 November Boardroom Two, University House
It is also your chance to come and discuss your experience (both positive and negative) of being a Postgraduate student at Salford and how your Students' Union could enhance it further.
For more information on the National Demo go to www.salfordstudents.com/demo.
The reason for the National Demo is to ‘say no to cuts’, we want to fight the proposed funding cuts to higher education as well as the rise in tuition fees. These issues are so important and effect us all, staff and students alike. The Vice Chancellor is fully supportive of the National Demo and not only has he given staff and students permission to attend the demonstration but he has also provided us with funding for coaches.
Don’t Miss Out on these Events: Come along to meet and network with other Postgraduate students from across the University.
ticket to London will cost you a grand total of £5. It’s £10 a ticket to secure your place and then you get £5 back when you get on the coach…you can’t say fairer than that. It’s an early start with coaches leaving at 6am but it’s going to be an amazing day and your chance to be part of history! Plus you get a few hours free time to roam around the capital and do whatever you like. Coaches will leave London at 6pm so for those hardcore students who want to carry on the party; we will arrive back in time for the Salford Social at 42’s!
It’s here! Come down and take part in the first demo in six years with universities from across the country.
There will be free tea, coffee and YUMMY CAKES available.
Tickets are on sale from all Union Shops, General Office and the website www.salfordstudents. com/demo and high viz jackets can be bought for £1.
Salford Social – Post Demo Party Wednesday 10 November 42nd Street, Manchester After a long day of protesting; there’s only one place to be. Come down and celebrate the National Demolition with DJs, drinks and dancing. Tickets can be purchased from Yours Bar.
Contact Your Sabbs: Ricky Chotai:
Maros Kravec:
President.
Vice President Business, Law and Languages.
president-ussu@salford.ac.uk
m.kravec@salford.ac.uk
Jim Dale:
Caroline Dangerfield:
Vice President Science and Technology.
Vice President Health and Social Care.
j.dale@salford.ac.uk.
c.dangerfield@salford.ac.uk
Christabel Brown: Vice President Arts and Humanities.
c.brown1@salford.ac.uk
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Sport Women’s Rugby take match victory Carol Amoako-Adofo
Salford 27-0 Keele First home game of the season; Salford against the big girls from Keele. The atmosphere was fantastically set up by 26 kids from the local rugby club loudly cheering and supporting the team on. The starting pace of the game was encouraged by swift, accurate passes from the forwards and backs. Salford continued with consistent catches and showed aggression by ripping and stealing the ball from Keele time and time again. Keele hardly progressed towards their own try line as Salford’s defence was solid and intimidating from the start. Salford’s determination quickly became apparent
when Elaine Vassey scored in the first 5 minutes. By half time the score was 10-0 with the second try from Gail Hardy. Beth Shaw and Faye Warrender had some great runs tactically dodging the girls from Keele, pushing the whole attacking line forward. Salford’s defence and attacking lines caused major frustration to Keele, and the match ended on 27-0. Well done to Munah Yahkup, Abbi Phillips and Angela Kirkland for the final tries in the second half. Salford look forward to the upcoming season and hope to only get better. If you want to be part of the action join Salford Women’s Rugby Union at www.salfordstudents.com/wo mensrugbyunion or if you want to show your support for the girls look out for the dates of our home matches.
Sports Round Up By Mark Cockroft
Boxing
Golf from Tiger Woods, who had been number one in the rankings for 281 weeks. Westwood is the first European number one golfer since Nick Faldo achieved the feat back in 1994. A calf injury has hampered much of Westwood's season, but his form over the past two years has been amazing. He won the 2009 Race to Dubia, finished one shot off a play-off in last year's Open Championship, and went into the final round of this year's Masters with a one-stroke lead, only to be beaten by a flawless round from Phil Mickleson.
Lee Westwood became the World's Number One golfer for the first time in his career. The Englishman took the top spot
This year's Ryder Cup victory was yet another highlight of Westwood's decorated career. It was his seventh appearance in the tournament and his fifth on the winning side. Only a major championship alludes him... 2011 could be the year!
Snooker John Higgins will return to the sport this month after serving a six-month ban for bringing the game into disrepute. The three-time world champion will face Joe Jogia in a European Tour Championship event in Germany that runs from 11 to 14 November.
Despite his absence from snooker, Higgins remains third in the world rankings, and reigning world champion Neil Robertson has welcomed the Scot back - "I think everyone's looking forward to having John back in the game. He's a fantastic player."
The fighting talk is heating up between David Haye and Audley Harrison ahead of their WBA Heavyweight Championship bout on 13 November in Manchester. "David Haye's ego is way out of control, like mine was back in the day" said Harrison. "I've got compassion for David Haye but he's going to get schooled in the art of boxing" he added. Harrison is over in England putting the finishing touches to
his preparation, having trained in California. Harrison also claimed that Haye was knocked down by his sparring partner Tony Thompson, a claim Haye strongly denies. "The rumour is completely false and Audley's simply using it as a ploy to build up his own fragile selfconfidence" said the champion, "My confidence is grounded in reality, truth and actual achievement, as opposed to delusions of grandeur."
Football Roberto Mancini has responded to rumours in the press that he has fallen out with many of his top stars, calling the reports "lies." It was suggested that the Italian has had a bust-up with striker Carlos Tevez and that other Manchester City players are unhappy with his methods. James Milner has come out to defend his manager by stating that he and the rest of the team "have 100% faith in him." City currently lie fourth in the Premier League after a good start to the season, but the recent 2-1 defeat to Wolves have put the spotlight on the their ability to challenge at the top of the table. Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson and former manager
Inspired by the Ryder Cup or Wimbledon? Salford Students’ Union need you for the new tennis and golf societies.
Rafael Benitez have been making comments about each other in the media, leading to a war of words. Hodgson began the feud with his comments that Benitez left a number of "expensive failures" at Anfield. Benitez responded by saying "with £10m net spending, I left that squad with £300m value, 13 internationals." The Inter Milan manager also criticised Hodgson's handling of Liverpool's recent troubles "Every single press conference is even worse than the last one. He's talking about things that he doesn't know." Hodgson has tried to play down any problems between the two managers insisting that " he didn't mean to be critical and would happily apologise."
Golf & Tennis Need Members
If you wish to apply then go on www.salfordstudents.com/student_activities or come into University House. Now everyone can go online to sign up to a club or society.
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Salford Scores Success
Jack Machin
from this early onslaught that they were giving up. Again however kicking was a problem and the try was left unconverted.
Salford 41 – 7 Liverpool Hope
Salford kept the pressure constant on the away team and were awarded another two tries, scored by Matteo Cremont and Joe Cooper. The team finally managed to convert the fourth try to bring the score to 22 - 0.
University of Salford’s Rugby Union team enjoyed a comfortable home victory over an imposing team from Liverpool Hope University. The Salford team were organised and effective against what looked like a far bigger and stronger team. However Salford started strong and played a confident running game, which quickly lead to the first try being scored by winger Adrian Ncube. Unfortunately Salford failed to convert the try and the kicking in the first half was not a strong point for the home team. All the chances in the match were going Salford’s way, this eventually lead to their second try, scored by James Mawdsley. This proved to be a major blow to the morale of the Liverpool Hope side, and it was obvious
However Liverpool Hope began to fight their way back into the game more, just as Salford were beginning to coast towards the end of the first half. They turned the pressure on, began to utilise they’re strong, heavy scrum and Salford were found wanting in defense as the away side scored a try and converted it. At half time the score stood at 22-7 in Salford’s favour, it was clear that the home team had been shook up by the late resurgence from Liverpool. As the second half kicked off, Salford were refocused and came out playing a far more attacking game, but a series of handling
errors a missed passes marred the early chances. It wasn’t long however before Salford managed to score another try this time by Micheal Waddington, and in a vastly improved kicking game, also converted it. Soon after this, in what was surely the try of the match, winger Ncube scored his second try running nigh on the length of the pitch and stepped round at least 3 players. With this sudden flurry of tries, Salford’s discipline was starting to slip and the referee began making several calls against the home team. These lapses in discipline ended up with two Salford players being sin binned. Despite these issues it did not stop Salford from scoring again, this time by Josh Grey. With the win firmly in the bag, Salford settled on a full time score of 41-7. Overall, it was an impressive win for Salford’s Rugby Union side and despite the referee issues and a few missed passes, the team looks set for a more of the same.