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Concrete can exclusively announce that the cost to park at UEA could be set to rise to £1 per day.
New UEA student victim to horrific assault as campus cameras are "being upgraded" A VIOLENT attack took place on campus last week when a first year was confronted by five thugs outside Waveney Terrace. Two weeks after arriving at UEA, OPT student Emily McMullen was cornered by a gang of youths who forced her to the ground and stole her bag. The attackers snatched her mobile phone, money and other personal belongings. The incident happened on
Saturday October 5 at around 11 pm as she walked back alone from the Union Bar to her Wolfson Close bedroom. As she was walking up the Nelson Court steps she noticed two boys in their late teens circling around on their bikes. She continued down the main road , adjacent to Waveney Terrace M Block, when she heard a shout and was attacked by five youths on their bikes. Four of the boys were in front of her and one was behind. Her bag was yanked hard over her head, jarring her neck and making her fall to the g~ound . Emily claims she would not
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normally walk alone but the walk should only take two minutes. "I thought I'd be safe on a busy road and staying close to the accommodation". But the inci dent has called into question the effectiveness of campus security as members of security told Emily that there were no CCTV cameras on the stretch of road she was on as they are being upgraded. She finds it amazing that there is such a good security system in the car park.
"But students seems to be a second priority". But Security Co-ordinator Ron Elliot insists there are more than cameras on Campus put at strategic places. 'We put them in areas which potentially carry the most risk to act as a deterrent and students may not want cameras so close to accommodation . "We do out best to put the cameras in calculated places. We 've had new ones installed recently and we are constantly reviewing our levels of coverage but we do have to balance the needs of security and intrusion into people's lives," said Mr Elliot.
And he also claims that lighting is an important issue which needs to be looked into . "lt is difficult to say if this would have played a part in preventing the crime. People should try to keep to well lit areas on Campus, but there must be a balance between lit areas and light pollution. The University has recently attempted to tighten up security by paying to have police presence on patrol around campus. Do you have any information on the mugging? If so, please call Norfolk Police on 01603 768769 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .
The news emerged after a new travel plan was circulated to staff, explaining that they will no longer just have to pay the current £30 per year charge. Instead, all students and staff could be forced to spend £1 every day they want to park on the campus. For some that could mean a cost of more than £120 - forcing some students to take out extra loans. But University Travel Co-ordinator, Dawn Dewar insists that the new charges are essential to reduce car parking chaos on campus. Part of the overhaul could include a new bus service to bring staff and students in from the NR2 postcode area - which includes the Golden Triangle and parts of the city centre. A decision on the action will not be made until December following a public meeting. The changes are scheduled to begin in September 2003. See page 3 for students' reactions to the news. Concrete comment, page 6
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Twin award success UEA Twins have successfully achieved their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards and will be attending St James Palace to receive their awards.
Other students come forward to complain about local shop owner REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor
STUDENTS are queuing up to attack the Golden Triangle bike shop exposed in last fortnight's Concrete as being underhand. Two weeks ago, UEA student Abdul Hannan accused the Jessops Road store of selling poor quality parts and bikes. But he is not the only unsatisfied customer. Tom Penny also bought a bicycle in May for £95 , hoping it would last until he left university next summer - but he was left disappointe d. "I knew it was second hand, but the peddles came off as I was peddling . The back tyre burst at the end of last term ." Third year DEV student Tom took the bike in to the owner, but more problems occurred after he picked it up. "I cycled to University with two
Above: the bike shop
DE-STRESS TIME THE UNIVERSITY 'S Counse llin g and Health Centres are joining together for a stress reduction workshop. Stud ents will learn how to reduce tension, improve sleep, concentration and confidence. The course, whi ch is run by Or Pearl Cooper, takes place on Mon day November 4 and Tuesday December 3 2002 , at 6pm . lt costs £5 for students and £7 fo r non-students. lt is important to book, as places are limited. Booking forms ca n be collected by ca lling the Counse lling Service on 01603 59265 .
friends and before I had even got to Coleman Road one cog was broken , and by the time I got to Bluebell Road the other one was also broken." But the owner, who is known only as John, denied the fault was his - but instead blames Tom. "He said that I use the higher gears which causes stresses on the chain. I accepted th is and left it at the shop to be picked up on my way to the University." Tom picked the bike up again, but the peddle fe ll off as he cycled to University. "Again John claimed it was me . I went to Pedal Revolution who said that it is the total opposite problem, and that John had fixed the new cogs wrong ." To m has been left facing a bill for Pedal Revolu tion for the new part. "I spoke to John and warned me that the seat would buckled from the way I road , and it is bent out of shape. So it was nice of him to warn me" Have you been conned by John? Email su.concrete@ uea.ac.uk.
UNIO OFFICER QUITS LIBERATIONS officer Nina Ammundsen has resigned from her post after on ly a term and a halfs work. She left the position on Thursday 1Oth October for perso nal reasons , writes Bethany Scott-Boatfield. Nina took up the job as a parttime executive in May but she has now entered her fi nal ye ar. She felt her studie s were suffer-
ing as a result of the difficulty of combining the duties involved with be ing anti-discrimination officer with her work. Communication s Officer Ned Glasier is keen to stress that the Union supports Nina but regrets her decision . ''The executive team is working really well and the re are no problems. Most officers are abl e to combine their studies and their work so it is a shame to have lost Nina because she was a good officer and worked hard :'
Being Lib eration s Offi ce r involves coordinating different liberati on camp ai gns th at ta ke place with in the Student Union. The Liberations Officer ensures black, disabled and LGB students have a voice within the executive co mm ittee. Nomin ations fo r a new Liberations Office r open today for one week and the election will take place two weeks after.
Left: Former Liberations Officer, Nina Ammundsen
Students Katie and Nicola Theoba ld have comp leted the five sections of the gold award which included an expedition, residential, skill , service and physical recre ation. The roya l ceremony takes place on October. "lt is even more sp ecial with our Dad having completed all of the awards when he was younger," said Katie. The expeditions involved covering fifty miles in four days, camping overnight and carrying the tent and all belongings with them . Their practice expedition was around Lizard Point in Cornwall , and the assessed one at Lands End . "lt was really tough , but there were some am azing views of the coastline," she added. Both girls are Young Leaders in the Guides Association, so for the residential they spent four nights helping on a Brownie pack holiday. The service had to be done for at least twelve months. Katie help ed at her local Brownie Pack and Nicola at the local Rai nbow un it. "We enjoyed it so much we have done it for two years and are hoping to go back in th e holidays". Katie admitted that there were times when th ey found it hard, but the goals the twins were aiming for kept them focused. "We are both glad we did it, because it has given us the opportu nity to experience different things, meet new people and learn new ski lls".
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visit UEA MP CHARLES Clarke is holding a surgery at UEA for students to discuss any concerns or problems they have . lt wi ll take place on Friday 18th Oct at 12- 1.00 in room 1.33 in Union House. Ch arles is th e MP for Norwich South and is chairman of th e Conse rvative party.
Inside this fortnight: Page 2: More students moan about bike shop Page 3: Students set to be hit with new parking charges City nightlife to improve Page 9: Students cheat more than we think Page 10: The truth about breast cancer Page 12: How well do you know your lecturers? We can reveal all
Page 15: The truth behind Cuba Page 16: Get trendy this Autumn with our jewellery feature Page 24: UEA footballers lose twice in succession
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Students angry at inflated prices The new car parking prices will leave students nearly £100 worse off per year. So what do they think about it? Anna Phillips found out. Richard Bowdeswell, EAS1 "Evil! We are students! Students who have a good enough reason still should be allowed to have a permit. I need my car and my job and any extra car parking fees will make my expenses higher."
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Doug Randell, EAS1 "A very bad idea. lt wouldn't be so bad if we had decent public transport. At the moment all the buses are full , which makes you late for early lectures, so my car is vital for getting in on time. I prefer the old system ."
"lt sounds like it will cost a lot more to park your car. "But as it would reduce congestion it could work
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STUDENTS are angry over new travel arrangements that would mean dally parking fees in place of the annual £30 per year parking permits.
"I feel that transport is inadequate as it stands currently. If public service is improved, then perhaps options could be reconsidered but only with input from the Student Union."
John Hageny, EAS1
University set to make thousands from new scheme
The University plans to introduce a £1 per day cost which will result in an annual expenditure of £120 for those who commute to and from UEA. Travel Co-ordinator Dawn Dewar insists the action is necessary to encourage people to use public transport so as to reduce parking. "The current scheme simply isn't working. I am receiving over 30 a-mails per week complaining about the current state of parking on Campus. lt is a huge problem as we don't have enough spaces and at peak time there is terrible congestion." Ms Dewar hopes that the new system will encourage people to only bring their car on Campus if they really have to. But second year SWK student Catherine Wilkinson lives 20 miles from Campus and she is disgusted with the new move. She recognises it is a way to deter people from driving to the University when they live near a good bus route, but for people
like her it will make life very difficult. "If I were to use public transport it would take me 2 hours at a cost of £6.20 per day, whereas I can drive here in 30 minutes." Catherine insists that it is not only inconvenient but will also have a severe financial impact. "This is outrageous because as students we are already poor enough." But Ms Dewar hopes that the • improvement in parking will make up for the extra cost. "I appreciate it's hard for those who live in rural areas, which includes myself, but I hope the increase in parking spaces will make up for the extra cost. We are also hoping to run a new bus route from the NR2 zone to make travel by public transport easier". However, she defended her new proposal - claiming that it is not definitely going to go ahead yet. "lt will not go to the UEA Council until December." But Catherine insists that people are made aware of the controversial issue. "If people realise what the plans entail, maybe the university can be persuaded to scrap this silly idea." What Is your opinion on the new plans? Emall your thoughts to su.concrete@uea.ac.uk and we will pass them onto Dawn Dewar. Concrete comment, page 6 Above: the new perking ticket machines
MPs MORE NORWICH PARTY NIGHTS to face debate LIZ HUTCHINSON
PRINCE of Wales Road proprietors are celebrating this week- after permission was granted for yet another nightclub on the City road.
Plans submitted by Freshstart Leisure have been passed by the Council to turn Concept nightclub, and the property above it, into a bar, restaurant and nightclub.
Above: the old Concept nightclub
If plans to convert the old ABC cinema, also on the Prince of Wales Road, into a super club are passed later this month, club owners on the street hope business will be improved. Manager of nearby Liquid nightclub, Pablo Dimoglou, said he feels there will be a positive
impact on his own club. "While I don't support any individual action, this might take back some of the business from the Riverside complex. Any activity down here is good." But it remains to be seen whether the ABC plan will be given the go-ahead. This is the second submission from developer Stave Peri. The first was met with severe opposition from res idents and the police, who described the Prince of Wales Road as 'the most dangerous' in the county. Local residents claimed that noise levels were already far too great too. Developer Steve Peri is optimistic about the result of the planning permission. "I should know by November 4 or 5 whether my application for a new license has been granted," he said.
STUDENTS will have the chance to question MPs In a Question Time-style debate. Political societies at UEA organised the event to take place on October 18th at 6pm. Representatives from each of the four main parties will be present. These include Charles Hendry, Conservative MP for Sussex, and tan Gibson, Labour MP for North Norfolk. The debate will take place in lecture theatre four. Anyone requiring more information should contact lngo Wagenknecht on 01508 528197.
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Lorra LCR laughs Rumour has it that Cilia Black is going to, as she puts it "do that rock'n 'roll thing ," touring the university circuit. But do we really want the 59 year old coming to UEA to strut her stuff in a red leather cat suit? She certainly isn't planning on getting old gracefully. UEA has not yet confirmed whether the LCR will be filled with the sound of Cilia's voice, yet if she does appear, it is most like ly to be a part of retro- rem ember Tony Blackburn last year? Communications Officer Ned Glasier believes going back to the sixties is certainly a familiar UEA event. "A little bit of nostalgia never hurt anyone, but I'm not convinced it would appeal to students, but if they'll see Chesney Hawkes, they'll see anyone."
Three students beaten up in two days POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three UEA students were brutally attacked on campus. The assaults took place in the same area, but on different nights.
Put them away" The Rugby team are really getting obsessed with stripping off for an audience. After getting naked for their calendar, the rugby boys decided to show off their not so to ned as they might th ink bodies to the Square at their initiations. Just some advice boys, we don't want to watch you wiggling your willies around, not to mention the puking up down the walls of the Square. lt is really not a pleasant sight. So, a word of advice to you all. Next year, chose a slightly less public place to prance around naked, and if you really want to continue the strip show, then why not join the hedonistic society. We've heard they want you to join .
In the early hours of Friday 28th September, witnesses saw three lads assaulting a male student near the pedestrian crossing, on Earlham Road , by UEA village . SYS student Oily Wi lki ns was walking back from the LCR down the path running parallel to University Drive . "My friends and I saw three dodgy lads. They looked like they had something on their backs. We heard a thud , and
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saw a bloke on the floor, with someone shouting abuse over him. The attacked then ran away and picked up what appeared to be an air rifle . He ran into the woods with two friends." Oily helped the victim back to the village. "The guy was pretty drunk but the assault was unprovoked . The attacker was well gypo looking , and was wea ring camouflaged clothes, and had a shaved head ." The following night, the attacker struck again along the path to the village. Two male students were both assaulted at around 11.45pm. Both victims rece ived bruising to the face after being punched in a
totally unprovoked strike. One was walking back to the village, and the other to campus. Neither saw the other being attacked . PC Richard Bell said, "it was an unwarranted attack. it is unknown at the moment, whether the attacker is a student." The suspect is male, and described as between 18-19 years old, 5 foot 10, and slim build with short brown hair. He was possibly wearing a baseball cap and a blue and whitestripped top. The following week, on Friday October 4th, three males near to University Drive chased a female student. She reported the incident to the porters lodge. Student We lfare Office r Ehi ldahosa said that attacks like these are infrequent.
WHAT A Hoe-ly tights LOTTO MUSIC
Thought fish net tights were over for the meanwhile after School Days? Certainly not, out they came with non-existent skirts, push- ~~~~~~~rl~~ up bras and knee high boots for the tarts and vicars party last week. And that was just the men. Oh yes, we spotted one male who was obviously very in touch with his feminine side, touching up his make up and having a girly chat in the loos. Costumes ranged from a French maid whore to a tasty pimp in leopard skin trousers. The event was a huge success, showing how generous all you hoes out there are, as all the money was given to a breast cance r charity and rag .
PS SST! This particular lecturer may write poems a cut above your average scribbling about how mean your ex-boyfriend is, but he can 't get his proof-reading done any better than the rest of us. Admittedly, the best of us have problems with checking the accuracy of our work, but if this nationwide face is getting his words wrong , what does thi s say about the importance of the written word ? In his new collection , wh ich shall remain nameless, his powerful word s just miss the point when the description of a tick led fish being drawn up through the air with a 'trashing hoist' is blatantly an error. Knock off thos e marks, we think. Have you got any gossip? Email su.concrete @uea.ac.uk
A UEA student is celebrating after being awarded Lottery funding to form a new orchestra. Nathan Waring, 22 is currently studying for a masters in conducting at UEA. The £2710 grant from the Lottery, together with a further £220 from Norfolk County Council, will be used to set up Castley Sinfonia for 17-25 year olds. Nathan has been working on the idea, along with three friends since April, and was delighted to receive the funding , as well as sponsorship from Virg in Music. ''The purpose of the orchestra is to give young people experien ce in playing in big ensembles. We aim to put together two or three con ce rts a year in the city" Nathan and his three committee members will be looking for musicians of Grade Seven standard or above Nathan plays a number of instruments, including the piano, violin and org an, but will be behind the baton for the start of
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"Although an orchestra works better under just one conductor, it would be fantastic to get senior conductors to work with us occasionally." Auditions will be held on Wednesday from 1pm to 8pm at the UEA Music Centre. To book a time, call 01603 763353 or email castley@ hotmail.com .
his own orchestra, Castley Sinfonia . Music tutor Sharon Choa, conductor of Chamber Orchestra Angl ia as we ll as the UEA Symphony Orchestra will be on hand to give advice , but the .-----------:=,.,.,------- -----. project will be very much student-run. Nathan is also of hopeful attracting big name conductors to lead master classes and workshops when the orchestra is under way. "It'll be a good opportuni ty for people from the University and the city to get involved with an orchestra and learn about different styles of Above: Nathan Wearing conducting ."
"Students are advised to walk home in groups and to keep to well lit paths. If you feel you've had too much to drink then you should call for a cab rather than taking a short cut route home." Ehi also advices students to store the number of the security lodge, 01603 592352, in their mobile phones. "All incidences should be reported to security even if they don't affect you personally. If fo r you feel vulnerable or intimidated for whatever reason you should go to the security lodge, you can call the police from there or a security staff can escort you home." Anyone with information about any of the incidents should contact PC 1210 Richard Bell at Earlham Police Centre on 01953 424242 or call Crimestoppers.
Women overtake men at uni RECORD numbers of women are attending University this year while figures of men going into higher education are falling. More than 190,000 women took up places compared with less than 175,000 men . This figure puts women on target for a new record to make up 52.7 per cent of the new student population . This year British universities have accepted 10,000 more undergraduates than last year. 192,732 women will enrol on degrees compared with 173,143 men. The figure represents the success of girls at GCSE and ALevel s. And UEA is no exception to the new revelations. At UEA 54% of full-time undergraduates on the main campus are women . And on a national scale, females are also gaining more top degrees than men, with 58 per cent getting firsts and 2:1s last year compared with 50 percent of men . Un iversity Academic Registrar, Bruce Hurrell claims that that at UEA in 2001-2002 , 67% of women picked up a first or an upper second compared with 58% of men . "Overall , 63% of UEA students get a first or an upper second, ahead of the national average of 53%."
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Triple recognition for student journalists
First staff set to strike over working conditions
THREE Concrete writers have been shortlisted for national journalism awards. Last week, the Independent and NUS judges announced the nominations of this year's student journalism awards, writes Rebecca Lawrence. Current Concrete Editor, Katie
BUSES to UEA could be brought to a standstill if drivers decide to strike Staff at First Buses warned they would hand their keys in unless their bosses reconsider the rules on holidays and breaks. One driver explained that strike action was on the cards if the company did not back down, adding that he and his colleagues were prepared to down tools and leave the city without public transport if their demands were not met. But Barry Pybis, managing director of First, said no specific threat of strike action had been made to him. "it's been quite the opposite. We are making progress, and are at the stage where we have representatives from the trade union who are skilled at drawing up rosters, and they are working to see
REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor if the gap between our two positions can be narrowed." A bus strike in Norwich would prove disastrous for many people, and would increase the number of cars on the road. Students could be hit hardest as many have no other way of getting around. But many are already complaining about the number 25 service, which runs from the Riverside, through the city and then to UEA. They are claiming that the buses are so unreliable that they are often late for lectures. Cat Clarke, (EAS2) , was furious when the bus was late to take her to University - as others were left standing on the roadside. "I'm so cross. The other day I got on the 25 bus at the Unthank
Christian call THE CHRISTIAN Union society is starting a course this week to discuss Christianity. The course, is an informal get together each week for a meal, and short talk about what Christianity is and will run every Wednesday from October 16th at 7pm in Nelson Court Common Room B.
Above: A Norwich bus
LOOKING FOR SOME HOT STUFF? THE CHRISTIAN Union is getting into the giving spirit by handing out free cups of hot chocolate after the LCR each Thursday.
Hind is up for best student reporter and former Arts Editor, Charlotte Ronalds has been shortlisted for best student arts journalist. The winners and runners up will be announced at an awards ceremony on 16 November in London. Earlier this month the Guardian Media Awards also announced their nominations for student journalism , where Concrete's Jo Locke, below was named on the shortlist for best features writer. Results will be revealed on November 6.
Road shops, and the bus driver didn't stop until he reached the University. There were 10 people standing, when the bus is allowed 22 people standing. "The driver sped past old people, and children waiting for school." One of those left standing in the cold was Suzie Johnson, who was on her way to a seminar, and was then late because the bus driver did not stop. "I was infuriated . I was waiting near Petters road, off Colman Road. The bus driver had no intention of stopping and looked straight ahead. He did not acknowledge the two of us standing there. My friend was late for work." Every year students complain about late buses. However, First buses assured us in March that they would be improving their number 25 service.
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set up by the second semester. CU president Jonathan Whithers said the idea came from the group's members who felt a real need to be there for intoxicated students after the LCR. "The CU's mission statement is to make Jesus known. Jesus served people and we want to do the same by giving out hot chocolate; he said. The society has managed to get four teams of twelve people together to hand out the hot drink. Jonathan insists that CU members will still be able to go the LCR, but they will leave a little earlier in order to serve those leaving at the end of the night. "We don't want our members to miss out on the LCR. "There's still some practicalities to go over, but we'll be ready soon; he said. "In the summer, we are thinking about giving out water bottles instead," added Jonathon. Christian Union member, Phil Colvin added that the group wanted to give something warm to people, but he does not want students to take the gesture the wrong way. "We want to be warm to people, and not condescending ." However, there are no plans to give out biscuits with the hot chocolate.
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Parking fury The rows su rrounding car parkin g at UEA have dragged on and on over the years. lt is a topic wh ich Concrete has covered extensively and we have even campaigned for a fairer system. But this week's shocking news that students - and staff will be forced to pay £1 per day to leave the car at UEA is simply ludicrous . As the cost of being a student rises every year, it seems that University managers are living on another planet. The new charges, wh ich could cost some students up to £140 per year is a massive increase on the current price of £30 per yea r. But that's not all. News that there are to be bus strikes is just typical of the British public transport system . Cars are being forced off of the roads but there are no improved facilities to travel in any other way. lt would be nice to think that the extra hundreds of thousands of pounds that UEA make out of the new 'scheme' would be ploughed into an improved public transport system , but somehow we th ink it won't happen.
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Fight for rights As students we are the future , we will be running the country in the years to come. So why then do we allow ourselves to be walked over by everyone from nightclub bosses to bank managers? it's a mystery. But it is landlords who are most guilty of treating us badly. No other group in society pays sky-high rent for a house, wh ich resembles Beirut. On top of thi s, we are far less likely than professionals to have our damage deposits returned . So that is why we have launched this year's cam paign . Aimed at ensuring students get the best deal , whether it be that we get to live in a half decent house or to make sure we have better legal rights . Students have been treated like second-class citizens for too long now and it's not fair. So join in our fight for making the most important part of student life easier.
Hot stuff The news that the Christian Union are to hand out free hot chocolate afte r LCRs is somewhat refresh ing. What kind people they must be to give up the chance of a great night out just to look after us dru nken lot at the end . But surely, complime ntary condoms would be more appropriate.
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Worry after beating of ayslum seeker THOM SMITH
A UEA student has spoken out in horror at the brutal racist attack of his Iranian friend . The asylum seeker was beaten up in a barbaric assaul t, which app ears to have had a racial motive. The attackers drove him
out of his home in Norwich. The 34-year-old-man, who has . asked not to be named, ca me to Norwich more than two years ago because he was told it was "a safe family city." He was escaping government repression in his own country. He was beaten for almost five minutes in his Kingsley Road home at about 1 am on Tuesday October 1st. A screwdriver was used to batter his arm, and the
United we win it's that time of yea r again when the sabbs are crying out for students to join Union Council. Every year there is a severe shortage of people will ing to stand up and make decisions on behalf of the UEA student body. Okay, so the politics of the Union is enough to put most off, but lets remember members of Council are the most powerfu l stud ents at the University - even more so than the Union staff and officers. This is not to sound hierarchical at all , but they are the ones who have the power to make decisions on absolutely anything anybody chooses to put forward. So come on , don't let those egos upstairs in Union House grow and grow. Take action and take the power away from them . Join Union Council and get EXACTLY what you want from your Students Union not what you are told you want.
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Above: Osama Bin Laden
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attack came after weeks of racist abuse against the man. The victims friend who studies at UEA said that he believed the attack was motivated by th e injured man's resemblance to Osama Bin Laden , and had even advise d him to shave off his beard. The victim himself said he hated Bin Laden and his supporters. "I'm not a Muslim , and I'm not
re ligious. I don't know who these people are wh o attacked me. I came here for a quiet peaceful life, because my life was at risk in Iran." But students at UEA have been told not to be conce rned about the attack. Detecti ve Constable Kevin Maskell has advised students not to be tro ubled. "Most people are safe; it seems to be an isolated inci dent". He also adde d that anyone with any information , concerns or similar experiences should contact the police in complet e confidence. He said that "while there are thugs and bullies", Norwich is not a bad place for racism , and th e police ce rtainly do not get complai nts of racially motivated crime day in day out. He also emphasized the fact that th is attack took place in the city and nowhere near campus. Studen ts who have informa tion about the attack should co ntact Norfolk Police on 01953 424 242 or Crimestoppers on OBOO 555 11 1.
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LAST Sunday night two girls taking a stroll round the campus lake were shocked to hear screams coming from the broads. They reported the incident to the porter's lodge, who sent down security guards to solve the mystery. The screams were located, and a terrified young gi rl was found lost in the shrubbery. Leah Bales, 16, was frightened she would never escape, as she could not see her way in the dark. She was taken to casua lty to check her over. Staff at the hospi tal recognised her as someone they had treated before . Leah, who is not a UEA student, said she had had a dri nk before getting lost. She had spent Sunday afternoon being treated at hospital, but had left before treatment had fin ished. Leah lives in a halfway house, where social services help to get people back into the community. Access and Security Operations Manag er Mike McCormack said he was glad the girl was found safely. "Th e main thi ng was that she was not injured , or hu rt and was seen to reasonably quickly." Th e news comes just wee ks after University Communications Manager, Alan Preece warned against going near there .
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SUFFOLK CAMPUS
TO GET CiO AHEAD CHARLOTTE SETTLING
We kick start campaign against unfair landlords REBECCA LAWRENCE News Editor
CONCRETE is launching a campaign against landlords who take students' deposits without a valid reason and do not carry out repairs. We are calling students to speak out about problems they have had with thei r landlords, and situations where deposits have unfairly been
deducted. Many students living in rented accommodation have to pay a deposit before they move in. Increasingly students are finding that their deposits are taken away without an adequate motive. Student Support Services manager Jo Spiro said that the quality of houses in Norwich is reasonable, but it is the deposit scheme run by most landlords, which traps students. "Students are not meticulous enough about their inventory. Agencies often do not get repairs
done, and landlords may not be aware of difficulties between students and agencies." She argues that the biggest area of injustice in the renting field is to dO with deposits. "A landlord should become a member of the tenancy deposit scheme. This shows a good landlord, as they have nothing to lose by it. lt is a government initiative to protect the deposit, as it is left in the hands of a third party, the Independent Housing Ombudsman." The system gives students a good way to challenge disputes
over deposits, and gives the tenants confidence in their landlord. Students need to recognise their rights. Some agencies rely on the fact that students will not bother to fight for their deposits at the end of the year. Jo Spiro advises students to come to the housing bureau to get the contracts checked over. "We will then be able to explain contracts to the students. If repairs need to be done, students should make sure the landlord writes them down. Most landlords provide a good service, students just need to be aware that some may exploit them ." Jo deals with a sizable amount of complaints about student deposits, which is normally one month's rent. "When moving out, make sure you are there when the landlord does his check," advises Jo. Prolet claims that all students get their deposits back, although some reductions are still made. Office Manager Katrina Harrison claims Prole! is not a member of the tenancy deposit scheme. "I don't know why we are not. Most students get a reduction due to lack of cleaning and blue tack damage. "We send out a moving out letter in advance giving students an itemised list of what they have to do." Have you had problems with landlords or agencies? Email us at su.concrete@uea.ac.uk.
PLANS for a new lpswich-based university In Suffolk are becoming more definite as UEA confirmed it was examining student accommodation in the county. The news follows UEA's recent commission for accountants KMPG to carry out a study into plans for the campus. The results will be announced next month. Ipswich is one of Britain's fastest growing cities • and yet it still lacks higher education facilities. Local opinion was shown to be in favour of introducing a major university into the county. Offering places for 8,000 students and a range of UEA accredited degrees, it has also gained the support of Ipswich Borough Council. Chief Executive of Ipswich Borough Council James Hehir believes that since the original UEA constitution included ser-
vice of both the Norfolk and Suffolk areas, a campus in Ipswich would be an ideal compliment to the one which already exists in Norwich. ''This is extremely important news for Ipswich and we've been working on it for seven or eight years." Kay Phillips from Suffolk Learning and Skills Council hopes a university in Suffolk would later help fill gaps in the county's skills base as it would encourage those who would have left the area to stay. "If we have such a presence hopefully we will manage to retain some of those people and their skills, which would otherwise be lost." Despite land has already being allocated on Ipswich's renovated riverside, a UEA spokeswoman stressed that the project was still in the early stages of discussion and that the final decision would rely on government funding. lt is understood that UEA's governing senate will consider a paper on the campus plan later this month.
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Breast be aware THE UNION is promoting breast cancer awareness this week to increase alertness of the illness.
Fury at decision for Union Council meetings to be monthly TWO of the biggest political societies at UEA have denounced the Union Executive is advertising Union Council meetings as only taking up sixteen hours a year of representative's time. The Labour and Conservative societies are angry at what they fee l is a further blow for democracy within the Union structure . Union Council is the legislative body of the Student Union, and the Executive has been trying to recruit students to stand for election in recent issues of Rabbit, and by handing out flyers in the hive. But the statements made by the Executive have displeased UEA political circles. Labour society representative Beth Jones , who is on the Council, said the Union should be increasing student participa-
tion and not decreasing it. "At the moment, Union officials , both elected and unelected, seem to be riding roughshod over Union Council. Council is the democratic forum for such participation , and the Union should be encouraging representatives to be more involved , rather than advertising the bare constitutional minimum of 8 meetings a year." Referring to last year's Restoration of Democracy motion, she added , "I think the issues with Union democracy that have been raised by UEA political societies previously received little support from the last Union Executive, and should be reconsidered th is year." Conservative chairman Pete Collins is also outraged by these events. "This is very disappointing . Without Union Council there is no formal way to find out what the average student is thinking , and meeting so infrequently will just
add to th e democratic deficit that already exists in the union. The Union of UEA students advertises itself as a £1 Om company, and claims that it is run by students. How can it possibly be run by students who meet for 16 hours a year?" The chairman added that counci l is the sove reign legislative body. "lt decides when to meet, and how long each session should last, not th e Executive." But Communications Officer Ned Glasier defended the Executive's actions. ''The idea behind advertising these roles as taking just 16 hours out of prospective candidate's year was to encourage people who may have been put off by Council taking up too much of their time. We have found in the past that if Council meets every two weeks, attendance levels tend to drop very quickly, and the meetings become inadequate sooner." "We have very ambitious tar-
gets for Council attendance this year, and I personally hope it will be an effective , independent decision making body that acts in
the interests of students, not party politics." To join Union Council, email su.academic:@ uea.ac.uk
Above: Ned Glasier
On Thursday pink ribbon s (the recognised symbol fo r breast cancer awareness) and other pink treats will be available in the Hive. Raffle tickets will also be sold. Also available on the stall will be fake breasts and information on self-examination for both men and women. All the proceeds will go to the Lavender Trust, a service provided by the charity Breast Cancer Care. The Trust is the only national organisation that specifically addresses the issues faced by younger people with breast cancers. Helen Howard , a volunteer from Breast Cancer Care, will be here on Friday 18 October at 1pm (Room 1.33, union house) . She will be talking to staff and students about her experiences as a breast cancer victim in an effort to promote people's selfawareness of the disease. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women with 1 in 4 cancers occurring in the breast. However, the fear of breast cancer is not exclusive to women. One percent of all cases of breast cancer diagnosed are in men . Evidence continues to mount that early detection means a hugely increased chance of recovery.
TORY MINISTER Chancellor set to retire VISITS UEA LAST week Geotfrey Van Orden MEP paid a visit to the UEA Conservative Party society. Th e event, open to all students, consisted of a brief explanation by Mr Van Orden of his ro le as an MEP, and his views on various issues concerning Europe and foreign affairs, followed by a question and answer session . The Vice Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee of the European Parliament debated the merits of a possible attack on Iraq , and addressed the concerns of students opposed to any such
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Although given the circumstances he supported it. "Military action should be the last resort , not the first option" Mr Van Orden claimed to have enjoyed the range of views put forward by students. "I always enjoy a good robust debate, and certainly encountered a wide range of views, some of which I agreed with, and some of which I didn't." Conservative society chairman Pete Collins was pleased at the visit. "it's great to have these sessions, where real debate can get going."
THE search is on for a new Chancellor, after Sir Geoffrey Alien announced he will retire at the end of this academic year. Sir Geoffrey took up the post in May 1994 and since then his formal duties have been restricted to chairing the annual meeting of the court, and sharing with the conferment of degrees with the Vice-Chancellor at congregation. UEA Registrar and Secretary Brian Summers believes that the current Chancellor has been one of the University's most energetic supporters by giving up hours of his time for UEA. "His knowledge of the University is outstanding and he has built excellent relationships across the community. Finding a worthy successor will not be a simple matter. " All members of the University are invited to offer suggestions for a new chancellor, suggesting a name and why the role is important and the nominee is suitable . Suggestions should be sent to Mr Brian Summers, Registrar and Secretary to by b.summers@ uea .ac.uk, Friday 18th October.
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A SURVEY has revealed that up to one in three students may get degrees by copying work from friends or the Internet. During recent years, coursework has become a more popular way of examining students - but it has led to increases in plagiarism. Results from a latest study revealed that between 30 and 35 per cent of assignments contain copied parts - mostly from online essay banks and other students' work. The allegation comes after a study carried out last year at five higher education institutions by American company Turnitin.com. Their experiment involved using their recently developed computer system to match up student's assignments with a massive database of online essays. While UEA is not one of the five higher education institutions that tested the system, some students her~ believe there is a reason to be concerned. "There's so much information available now, because of the internet. lt does not necessarily mean students will use it. Most people realise cheating is wrong,
and want to get their degree on their own merit. it's only a few people who cheat," said a student, who wishes to remain anonymous. But first year ENV student Sam feels the figures are unfounded. "I shouldn't imagine that whole essays are being duplicated. it's more likely that small sections or paragraphs are being copied". UEA's Disciplinary Officer David Bailey insists the University has a strong policy on plagiarism. "Disciplinary action would be taken against any student caught cheating, students have failed exams because of this. Everyone receives a statement about plagiarism." Depending on the extent of cheating, students can get zero for a piece of work. "Plagiarism in coursework is an increasing problem now that students have access to so much material. We are likely to move to a system where exams are worth more than coursework. Cheating certainly does happen at UEA but is dealt with very seriously when detected," said Mr Bailey. And lecturers have their own ways of catching students out. "Google can be an affective way to catch plagarism. There is also a system where a suspected essay can be sent away to be checked over properly," added Mr Bailey.
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CONCRETE can exclusively reveal that UEA's library is denied to members of the public - but only those who work In certain jobs. The disclosure came after our reporter, who posed as a shopworker, was told she could not be a member of the library. The member of staff insisted that she had to be in a professional job. "The library is only for students, staff and registered members of the university. You need particular circumstances to become a member, such as being a local teacher or graduate," she said. All members of the public have the right to enter the library, but they have to be approved by staff before they can borrow books. So when we called back on the same
day pretending to be a teacher at a local comprehensive school, the reporter was told by circulation desk staff that she could become a member - but only if she paid £50 and she could provide a letter from her school confirming her position. A library spokeswoman defended the decision to allow only certain members of the city's population borrow the books. "We have group memberships, so the membership is hard to calculate. it's between 300 and 500. The prime service of the library is to provide a service for UEA. External membership is open to anyone for reference, and there are different rates of membership for ex-graduates and staff." And she added that the money gained from public membership is put back into the system to improve facilities for students. "The public pay as the library is to support students and staff. lt is primarily an academic library rather than a public one."
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All too often we assume that we won't be victi m to serious illnesses until we reach middle age, but that is simply not true. As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Katie Hind explains why young female students should know the risks of the deadly disease.
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t is a fact that around 90 percent of those who suffer from breast cancer are over 45-yearsold , while more than half are in their sixties or older. But shocking new research has revealed that young girls are more susceptible to the disease than has ever been realised before. In the past experts claimed that a woman's risk of cont racting the illness was increased if two or more of their close relatives have had breast cancer - particularly if their mother or sister have suffered . But last week a study explained that girls - of student age, should be concerned for their health. For the first tim e, researchers claim that girls who start smoking in their early teens increase their chances of contracting the cancer by more than 70 per cent. They cite the reasoning behind this being that developing breast tissue is more sensitive to cancer chemicals, such as the nicotine in cigarettes. Indeed, the study was carried out in Canada, but despite the research coming from across the Atlantic, it is still extremely applicable to us in Great Britain. it found th at, by examining 2000 middle-aged women, the effects of smoking were very harmful during adolescence. Pierre Band of the British Columbia Cancer Agency, who are responsible for the findings revealed that young and childless women are very likely to contract the disease - but only if they smoke. "Human breast tissue is most sensitive to environmental carcinogens during periods of rapid cell proli feration whe n differentiation is incomplete, such as puberty, and whe n complete cellular differ-
entiation is never achieved , known as nulliparity, or chi ldlessness." The news is particularly worrying for students as the majority of those who are at university fit into this category. While the study appeared to show that in older, overweight women , who had borne a child, smoking could decrease the risk by co unteracting the effects of increased oestrogen, t~.e risk of disease caused by smoking still far outweighs any possible benefit.
The risk of disease cau sed by smoking sti 11 far outweighs any possi ble be nefit Smoking has been known to cause leukemia, heart disease and cancers of the lung , throat, kidney, bladder, pancreas, larynx, cervix and stomach , but following this study, further research is cal led for to clarify the links of smoking with breast cancer too. However, a spokesperson for Breast Cancer Care hopes that not too many young girls will worry about the news as she claims reve lations such as this are not always reliable . 'There is a lot of confu sion surrounding breast cancer such as the link between risk and age. The reality is th at 80 per ce nt of those who suffer from it are post-menopausal women. However, it is still
Above: Geri Ha//iwe/1. Above right: Cherie Booth QC and Geri with Barbara Windsor (left) and newsreader Kirsty Young. Far right: the Breast Cancer Care ribbon
good for people of a younger age to be aware. Some do over-estimate their risk, which is awful because it is such a big thing ."
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nises the need for wo rk such as this to be published. 'This study is helpful in that it helps to fu rther our understanding of the effects of smokin g in relation to breast cancer. However, at th e same ti me the research findings that the effects of smoking during adolescence increased the risk of breast cancer and potentially decreased the risk for those wo men who take up smoking later in life may send out confused messages to women of all ages. "it is also very important to note that th is is a very small study and much more research is required to clarify its outcome. In the
meanwhile we need to be clear that smoking at any age is not advised. The risk of smoking still outweighs the benefit and these find ings reinforce the health promotion message to adolescence that smoking is harmful ," she said . "We keep our eye on all of the news so that we are up-to-date on the latest thinking , but the problem is that often early find ings are publi$hed and th en they are proved wrong after more infor:"lation is found out. Nobody knows what the cat..se of breast cancer is. Age is by far the largest factor, but there are also suggestions that 5-1 0 per cent of cases are genetic. Because there are so many weakly associated links, it does cause so much worry amongst women ."
This year witnessed one of the most successfu I fundraisers ever, a fashion show featuring models who have suffered from cancer charity spokeswoman That said , she is still adamant that all women , of any age, should check themselves out on a regular basis. 'The message that we put across is to be breast aware, if you see a mole or a bit of dry skin you are just as likely to notice it as if something changes on your breast. The best advice that we give is if you notice any difference at all, then go to your doctor. Nine out of ten breast changes are not cancer but it is still best to get all complaints checked." The new reve lations could not have come at a more poignant time. This month, Breast Cancer Care is working hard promoting their awareness
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Check them out Reduce your chances of being a victim of breast cancer by following our step-by-step guide Why? Well, for a start, scientific studies have shown that by examining your breasts you can help detect disease from an early stage. If treated early enough, breast disease or breast cancer will be less severe and there is a better chance for it to be cured.
How often? lt is important to examine your breasts regularly. Because your breasts may look and feel different throughout your menstrual cycle, it is best to check them at the same time each month.
How do I d o it? When you check, relax. What you are looking for are any unusual changes, not just lumps. Ask yourself whether or not anything looks or feels different from the last time you checked.
month. Set up along with make up firm Estee Lauder in 1994, the annual event has gone from strength to strength. This year witnessed one of the most successful fundraisers ever, a fashion show featuring models who have suffered from cancer. However, the charity's formula for success is courtesy of those who promote it.
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reast Cancer Care's patrons are Cherie Booth and former Spice Girl, Geri Haliwell. lt doesn't take a genius to notice that the pair are very different people and this, the charity claim, makes females feel so much more aware that it could happen to them, or indeed somebody very close. "We chose them because they appeal to different types of women. The disease is very close to both of their hearts. Two people very close to Cherie Booth died of breast cancer, while Geri actually experienced a scare and so she is well aware of the anxiety that it
can cause. That is why they wanted to work with us rather than a research charity," said the charity's spokeswoman. lt is not only Geri and Cherie, who are involved, but a vast array of other famous women support the charity, which specialises in making women aware of the illness. Last week, a fashion show was held as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although the models were all women, and one man, incidentally, who had suffered from the disease, celebrity supporters were in abundance in the audience and interestingly, the majority were young women who
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Undress fully to the waist. Stand in front of a mirror in bright light. Look at your breasts with your arms down at your side. Look at them from all angles - don't forget to look underneath as welL Put your hands on your head, look for any rash around the nipple or discoloration of the skin. Straighten your arms and raise them above your head, then lower them. Watch closely for any irregularity of shape or movement of the breasts. Put your hands firmly on your hips. Everything should move smoothly and evenly, with no dimpling of the skin. After looking at your breasts, lie on a flat surface, examine one breast, then the other, comparing the two: Begin by squeezing the nipple, gently, noting any discharge. Then using the flat of your fingers feel the breast gently, moving your hand in small circular movements. Work outwards from the nipple in a circle, always checking that the skin moves freely. Feel to the full depth of your breast. Repeat these movements with your arm above your head and your elbow bent. The breast gland is made up of many small parts which you will probably be able to feeL No part should feel hard. Finish by feeling the 'tail' of the breast, this is the part which runs up into your armpit.lf you're at all worried by anything you feel or see during your examination, book an appointment with your doctor.
teenagers look up to. TV presenter, Cat Deeley, model Sophie Anderton and DJ, Zoe Ball all turned up to raise morale. And Breast Cancer Care knows only too well that it is essential to get these people involved. "lt is a sad fact that our society is celebrity obsessed at the moment. So, by getting them on board we are more likely to get public support and therefore get the messag;e across," commented Breast Cancer Care. · And so the message remains clear from everyone involved, breast cancer might not strike today, or indeed in ten years time, but remaining aware of the deadly disease could, one day save your life. For more Information about breast cancer call Breast Cancer Care on 0800 800 6000 or go to www.breastcancercare.org.uk A dditional reporting by Ruth Charnock
"Stupidly, I thought nothing of it" So you don 't th ink it will ever happen to you? Here, one 20year-old student tells her horrific tale
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t's such a cliche, the 'I thought it would never happen to me' story, but in my case it was aD too true. I had been vaguely aware of breast cancer; through media publicity and the death of a distant relative, but with the naivete of so many people my age, never thought I could be so horribly affected. Ironically, I had always led a relatively healthy lifestyle for a student and considered myself to be pretty body conscious. God knows, I was vain enough about how my body looked and worked out frequently at the gym but never gave a thought to examining rrry breasts. After a workout one day, I was showering when I felt a pea-sized hard lump in my left breast. Stupidly, I though nothing of it - I had never examined my breasts
so didn't think lt was anything unusual. A few weeks passed and the lump got noticeably bigger, to the extent where rrry boyfriend noticed it one night as I was getting undressed. "You really
ought to get that checked out", he said. I brushed him off, thinking that he was being overly paranoid. But inside my head, a little seed of doubt had been sewn. That night, I couldn't sleep. I've always had a real phobia of doctors and am the sort of person who won't go until I'm on my deathbed. But my boyfriend wouldn't let it rest. He even as far as ringing my mum (even though they'd never met) to tell her. Then I got relentless nagging from both (mds. Finally, about a month after finding the lump in the shower I couldn't stand it any longer and made an appointment. 1pretended to be really blase and casual about the whole thing. But inside, I felt
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physically Ill. The possibility that there could be something seriously wrong tripled my usual G.Pphobia. I made my boyfriend come in with me - I couldn't go in on my own. The doctor could probably tell that 1was practically paralyzed by nerves and went to great efforts to make me feel relaxed. She examined me and then told me that I'd have to go for a biopsy at the hospital. I had to wait a few days before the biopsy and I think they were the most terrifying of my life. I'd gone from pretending to be really relaxed about the whole thing to an absolute wreck. I skipped all my lectures and stayed in bed, worrying that my life might be over.
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he day of the biopsy passed in a horrible blur. The hospital told me that 'they would ring me in a couple of days when they got
the results through. I don't think any wait has ever felt so long. Finally, I got the call. The result? The biopsy had shown that the lump was benign - just fatty tissue. But it was impossible to carry on as if nothing had happened. Even though I didn't have breast cancer, I felt like I could somehow empathize with others that had been affected. I couldn't just go back to my normal, oblivious life. lt had been too scary for that I've started to get really involved with campaigns for breast cancer such as the National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Not many of my friends know about the scare but they're all really proud of rrry Involvement and I'm trying to encourage them aH to examine their breasts regularly. Ifs not worth going through the trauma that I did. Lite's too precious for that.
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stale aroma of Nescafe. At their worst, they have the power to reduce every student to a twitching mass of academic insecurities and essay angst. At their best, they may amuse and inform but only really function in an educational bubble that every student enters when they realise that they can't possibly get away wl h skipping another seminar. In either case, there is an underlying sense of the gaping void between the student and lecturer. Do they even exist outside of their book-filled offices? One would think not, judging by the wave of
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went on a misguided musical route: "They played with Johnny Kid. Pure rock and roll". Nasty visions of American footballers shaking their booties with an obscure rocker ensued. lt certainly seemed that, whilst some had their fingers glued to UEA's sporting pulse, others had not tackled anything more energetic than a gentle game of chess. Maybe the boys should consider a name change to assist the more literal-minded of our lecturers. Or how about a 'Pirates v. Profs' death-match?
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ou'd think this would be an easy starter question, even for the dozier of Profs. Surely there's been enough publicity, loudspeaker-shenanigans and newspaper reports on the Freshers' Week campaign. And it isn't even purely a student issue - teaching schedules are affected. Some certainly seemed ignorant. "Is it campaigning for anything?" asked one innocent lecturer, who understandably wished to remain anonymous. Others showed awareness of the campaign but were rather scathing. "They are campaigning for no lectures in Freshers' Week, when they should be campaigning for real world issues like the threat of war" said an anonymous member of staff from ENV. Responses to this question certainly did not inspire confidence in the student-lecturer bond at UEA. Management lecturer, Barry Witcher pinpointed the source of the problem. "UEA is dreadful on its communications. For staff, there is that dreadful 'Broad' thing. I actually work in my room during the day unlike many of them here, and I know nothing about what's going on even in my own school." Such a comment did not bode well for the success of my questionnaire, but I soldiered ahead and questioned our contestants on a less controversial issue.
Chinese whispers when one is sighted in Tesco or even, shock-horror, in the bar. We may enter their world, but do they have any clue about ours? Concrete went out to set the record straight - once and for all. We gave lecturers across UEA questions on those essential areas of student life in a quest to determine whether they really were oblivious to Campus happenings or just pretending to be vacant in order to lull us into a false sense of security. Here are the results .....
How much is a pint in the Student Union bar?
Who are 'The Pirates'? Admittedly, quite a tricky one for the average lecturer who doesn't get too much bracing recreational exercise. Yet it's not easy to miss a pack of hulking 15-stoners sporting shoulder pads worthy of Jean Collins in her 'Dynasty' era. Three of the lecturers asked managed to identify 'The Pirates' as UEA's American Football Team. After that, it all went horribly wrong. "No idea - something to do with sport?" guessed Simon Waters of MUS. While ENV's Neil Adger got a little confused.
Lecturers showed knowledge on this subject that would make any booze-addled student proud. lt seems that when it comes to the golden nectar, we are all equal. David Corker of EAS was particularly animated on this topic. "lt depends what you're drinking. Cider's the cheapest, but it can go up to about £1 .90 for a strong lager.• Other guesses ranged between a very hopeful £1 .50 and £2.00. Simon Waters resisted the lure of the comfy sofas, "I haven't been in since the revamp, but it's probably gone up. lt's better down the 'Aiex' anyway." I was left to puzzle over the significance of this cryptic comment, but can happily inform you that lecturers know their ales.
Can you name a band that has played the LCR recently? Here was an opportunity for our lecturers to prove that they really were 'down with the kids'. However, David Corker was unimpressed. "My wife and I went to the LCR about 8 years ago, but it was tar too loud." Barry Witcher was still puzzling over earlier questions, saying, "No, it was someone I wanted to see, but I found out too late. 'The Pirates'!" While Nat Pitts was a bit more current: "Mercury Rev - is that recent enough?". Another suggested U2, while Anthony Gritten who failed to come up a single name. Time for some extra-curricular excursions, we think.
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What is the Golden Triangle? Can our respondents fail to have spotted the vortex of student living that sucks in so many of our members? Where do they think we all go when our lectures are over? To be fair, many managed to identify the Triangle as a vague area encompassing Unthank and Earlham Road. Some even got rather heated on the subject. "lt's a term coined by Norwich estate agents to charge obscene prices for terraced houses", ranted lan Wilkinson, LLT. Yet just when we thought that brownie points were about to be earned, Neil Adger of ENV morphed scarily into a Geography teacher, explaining, "lt's an area in northern Thailand and southern Myanmar where opium is grown and processed." Right then. I'm sure Unthank Road has its fair share of dealers, but that's a little excessive. Nil points.
" My wife and I went to the LCR about 8 years ago but it was fa r too loud " - David Corker Who is Rodney and what does he do?
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VVhathappensinthe LCR on a Thursday night? Surely our lecturers would not falter on this one. They can't have failed to sense the wave of excited restlessness and anticipation that washes over campus every Thursday afternoon. More to the point, haven't they queried the depleted nature of their Friday morning classes? They obviously haven't wondered what those suspect looking pools are which decorate the Square the next day every Friday morning. But some seemingly had the measure of it. "lt's a weekly cattle market and the main reason why I never teach classes on a Friday morning," said the knowledgeable lan Wilkinson, while Simon Waters went into even more detail. "Students get drunk and do things they can't remember, regret later or stand in the next day. Top marks, but others were woefully off the mark. "Do you all watch 'Coronation Street'?" one, who for his own sake will remain anonymous. Finally, one lecturer seemed to be suffering from the same amnesia that afflicts us all, come Friday morning. "There was something going on, because
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n essential piece of knowledge. Rodney is every student's friend, especially when you've just stumbled out of another identikit LCR and the old blood sugar is at an all time low. What is the only thing that will simultaneously satiate your hunger and dispel that ever-increasing sense of nausea? A Rodney burger, of course served by the man himself, in his ice-cream van of happiness. However, UEA's finest obviously don't worship at Rodney's altar. "Does he run a bar?" asked one. Further off the mark was that ENV lecturer again, he ridiculously said, "Rodney Bickerstaff is a well known Trade Unionist." While a colleague has obviously been spending far too much time in front of the tally. "He's an associate of Del Boy". Only Barry Witcher got anywhere near the mark: "He's a dipstick. Is he the grey haired guy who collects the glasses in the pub?" Harsh and wrong. Conclusion? Rodney may well need a little more
I'm in my first year here, and I hate it. My course is a lot harder than I expected and I have no time for a social life as there's so much work! I don't like any of the people on my floor and keep thinking of everyone back home. Everyone seems to be having a great time at uni except me. What should I do? What are you interested in? This university has c lubs and societies for a huge range of interests and activities, and it is extremely unlikely that you will not be interested in at least one. Clubs and societies can be the best way to meet friends because you are all like-minded. Look into all UEA has to offer - you only get out what you put in. A ndy Field SWK 1 Don't panic. Your first impressions are bound to change. lt takes time to build up friendships. If your course is not what you want talk to someone about changing it. Just give UEA a chance. VIctoria Lain EAS 2 In the first year, work is not really the most important part of university life. lt is how to adapt to no longer living with your parents, and how to stand on your own two feet. If the people you live with aren't the kind of people you'd want to spend time with normally, then go and join societies that you are interested in and you should find some people you will want to know better! Finally, have fun and enjoy yourseH, it is the most important part of being at uni and the lesson of life. Sean Gorman LAW 4
Above: Bsrry Wltchflr I was actually there,• said a very puzzled Barry Witcher,"But only in the bar." Conclusion? Don't expect to see your Profs grooving to Chesney any time soon. The LCR remains a lecturer-free zone.ggggss
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o, did our contestants ultimately triumph in a blaze of glory? Or did they crash . and burn faster than an LCR comedown? Well, neither. They showed, on occasion, such appalling gaps in knowledge that one really could believe the majority of them don't venture outside of their cosy offices onto campus. But maybe out there, there are reams of lecturers eager to immerse themselves in LCR gigs, drink pints in the bar and play American Football. lt seems that some lecturers feel as estranged from us as we do them. Next time you sight one, don't start whispering with your mates, why not bond instead?
Realise that not everyone is having such a spectacular time. Everyone is homesick at first; it's only natural. As for your course, the step up from your last year of school to uni is quite big. lt takes a while to get adjusted and learn how to study properly. And finally, if you don't get on with your floor, remember there are thousands of other people who live here. Cheer upl Dawn Lucovlch EAS 3 Life is a simple formula, all you need is friends and family. Think about what you like doing with yourself and concentrate on those aspects. University life is about having fun! Get yourself out of yourroom, and just be yourself. Like-minded people hang out in like-minded places. J amle Roberts MGT 1 If you really hate it there is no point in staying. Give it a month maybe but why be unhappy? University just isn't for some people, I suppose. Tom Stevens EAS 1
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ing a wholly female environment such as a self-defense class is another matter. During a week when the Conservative Party made the shock announcement there should be no positive discrimination in Britain, students at UEA seem divided, not only on the subject of female representation at UEA, but on the whole idea of gender equality.
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for me and sending me flow- , . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , ers, taking a kind of precedence;• she claimed. Therefore, on the surface, this doesn't seem to be directly linked to the issue of gender representation but it does raise an important question. Indeed, should women expect special attention if we're not even sure how we wish to be treated? Despite the obvious controversy that surrounds the issue of gender representation at UEA, the aim of the Womens' Group seems clear. lt exists to promote equality and is currently working on making women feel safer, thereby hoping to give them heightened confidence and power socially. In addition to self-defense classes, Sarah is launching a domestic violence campaign next semester. However, the mere existence whether UEA's male students do feel that of the Women's Group and Officer ensures they are under-represented. Surely the women continue to have a voice and that the University - and Union for that matter would social inequalities that still exist, such as be up in arms if the words, Men's Officer lower wages, don't go unnoticed. Yet it would certainly be interesting to explore were uttered.
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What's the culture? Money. Cannes is basically Europe's country club, a favourite hang out for such celebrity gems as the Appleton sisters, Kale Moss, P Diddy and lvana Trump - just to name a few. Cannes is a regular hive of pretension where money-laden stars don't have to be ashamed of indulging themselves in their wealth. Most tourists can be fou nd along the seafront sta ring open-mouthed in envy at the enormous yachts that cost more money just to build than most of us will earn in a lifetime. Yes, Cannes is more fu n fo r those with loads of money, but the city itself has lots to offer. At night Cannes comes to life, and it boasts some of the highest quality street entertainment in Europe. There's everyth ing from break-dancers to TV psychics. There is generally some form of concert or open-air film being shown along the waterfront as well , which you would have to pay for but it is far more fun to wander along the beach and watch from a distance. There are some excellent market stalls, particularly in the centre of Cannes where th e artwork on sale is of an ex1remely high calib re. And yeah you pay for it. In amongst all the wealth and glamour of Cannes there's a group of old men playing boule right in the centre of the city. it's still France after all.
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What about nightlife? Well - if you are cool enough or rich enough you'll be on the guest list for Cannes number one hotspot JimmyZ. You're probably not. And I have no idea what it's like because neither am I. Never mind. If you want to eat out the restaurants are very good, again you have to pay for it in the centre, so it's probably more sensible to head out towards La Bocca, where all the normal people play. But then there's always MacDonald's ... right in front of an English cinema. Hurrah .
A trip to Cuba seems like paradise to us Brits. But behind the picturesque beaches lies a country with senous problems. Toby Lewis explains why their goverment shou Id be concerned.
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uba is undoubtedly one of the most exciting places to spend a holiday. lt has all of those ever popular sunny qualities that appeal to us Brits, from beautiful beaches to lethal cocktails. Just envisaging yourself in a salsa bar with a huge cigar and a large rum-based cocktail is enough to make you want to pack your degree in right now. But Cuba is not like any other beach resort. While you are inebriating yourself with cheap alcohol, you can hear dissatisfaction with the ove rbearing nature of Castro's regime first hand, for numerous inhabitants wi ll undoubtedly engage you in eager discussion wh ilst also taking you on a wh irlwind night out. lt is th ese contradictions between the hugely fri endly Cuban people and the regi me's reputation that will be one of the first things th at strike yo u on arrival in the fiesta capital , Havana. Its beauty is unsurpassed , especially fo r ro mantics. lt is a beautifu l ramshackle, Hispanic city that has not suffered the potential perils of modernisation architecturally. Meanwhile, you wander down the bustling streets , fending off black market cigar salesmen, stumbling towards the exquisite Korda photographs in the Museum de la
While it sounds like an idyl lic way to spend a holiday, there are millions in the world who may never be allowed to visit Cuba. Revolucion. While another unmissable site is Santa Clara. lt is the scene of Guevara's finest hour. Where the battle that won Cuba independence from its overbearing American ruler, Batista, was fought. Here you can see a resplendent statue of the pin-up revolutionary and the excellent but somewhat skewed portrayal of the most highly praised comrade of all. If time allows, go to Santiago de Cuba.
The magnificent southern coastal City is Cuba's cu ltural centre, revol ution stronghold and Rastafarian hotbed. Extraord inarily vibrant, like all of Cuba, it will perhaps shed an unco mpromising light on the second tier racial group of the society. While it sound s like an idyllic way to spend a holiday, there are millions in the world who may never be allowed to visit Cuba. There was, until recently, a travel embargo placed on US citizens who want to visit th e country, in fact, anyone who tries is likely to get an $8000 fine if they do not get treasury permission to visit. Indeed, the House of Representatives did vote to end the travel ban by 262 votes to 167 earlier th1s year but America's President, George Bush made it clear that he would veto .......__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the bill, saying, "lifting the sanctions now would provide a helping hand to a desperate and repressive regime."
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owever, this is not the only problem which faces the Cuban government. A speech by the US under secretary of state, John Bolton, on May 6 of th is year showed the alarming fate that possibly awaits Cuba. lt was called Beyond the Ax is of Evil. 1t accused Cuba of developing biological weapons and sharing this knowledge with Washington 's enemies. lt cited Cuba's advanced biomedical industry and Fidel Castro's visits to Iraq, Syria and Libya last year as evidence. According to Mr. Bolton the Cuban biomedical industry, is one
Where's the best place to stay? There are hundreds of hotels in the centre of Cannes, but the chances are you can't afford to stay in any of them. And even if you could you'd have to book about a year in advance just to get a room for any length of reasonable holiday time, particularly in the spring during the film festival. So stay in one of the caravan parks or campsites in the outlying towns and villages. Many of the lowly minions of the numerous film crews that take over Cannes for the duration of the festival choose to stay on these sites. And since most parts of the festival are strictly invitation only, these are great people to get to know ...
What's the best way to get there? Running on an average student budget it may seem an incredibly good idea to drive there, but it's not particularly cheap, it's such a long way and there's no need to go into detail about the ranc id state of French service stations. The transport system in the Cote D'Azu r region is fantastic. There are regular trains that run like clockwork between the main towns and a handy bus service that runs to the towns that surround Cannes such as Grasse and Pegomas. You don't need a car while you're there but if you do decide to, it won't be hard to hire one. However, the best idea is just to go by air, particularly since you can get cheap flights - try Easyjet and Ryan Air, to Milan and then get on the TGV to Cannes. Emma Ap-Thomas
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of the most advanced in Latin America, and leads in the production of pharmaceuticals and vaccines that are sold worldwide. Some would think th is a commendable achievement for an impoverished country but analysts and Cuban defectors have long cast suspicion on the activities conducted in these biomedical facilities . lt is not that this is not the truth, for we do not have the knowledge of American Intelligence but it is hard to treat the claims that Cuba is a great threat to them seriously now. Even the American government is split as to what to do about the island that has caused them so much embarrassment. Cuba is a country that has been severely handicapped by US sanctions and it is only fair to question the logic of decisions made by the country that has world hegemony.
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There is a great selection of chunky glam jewellery available on the high street this season . Materials, styles and sizes that can be easily matched with warm knits, sleek dresses and earth colours. Beaded chokers, cuffs and large jewelled rings are definitely a favourite. We have chosen a selection of pieces that can be worn for any occasion and will certainly get your pulses racing.
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Style and the City Gossip! Maybe not the greatest of things when it's about you and involves backstabbing remarks and bitchy comments but I'm talking about rumours of new and wonderful things happening in Norwich for the fashion obsessed. What with Karen Millen opening their doors recently in Norwich, it seems that other and larger stores are also wanting a bit of Norfolk action. Finally, and please God, we hope its true, the bosses at French Connection are looking for a large enough retail space for their outlet. it's true to say that the popular high street store would be welcomed in the city. Other sources tell me that Asylum is due for another change. Now Asylum is moving only just down the road to an even bigger retail space, good news for us girls who now have an even bigger selection of labels such as Miss Sixty, Firetrap and Lipsy to choose from. And you could also be winning a £15 voucher for Asylum in our next issue as part of our spotted competition, so remember girls to look good on campus in the next few weeks. But boys fear not, Asylum's brother store Blue Jeans Co. are taking the old space an expanding to form a bigger and wider rang ing store. Both can be found on Lower Goat Lane. lt is not only the retailers that are taking over the city. More and more hair designers and beauty salons are setting up throughout Norwich. Most recently and most favourably is local lady Lauren Reeves, whose self-named salon offers a wide range of services and student discounts. Free consultation's are offered and even a glass of wine throughout your visit. A truly amazing hairdressing experience and definitely recommended . Lauren Reeves Hair design can be found on Fye Bridge Street, just down from Tombland.
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6·11 O£CEloi8£R 2002 ,. BIRMINGHAM NEC What's on elsewhere? However if you want all th is and more and fancy a trip out of our beloved city then we have just the thing for you. Clothes Show Live is back this Christmas in aid of the British Heart Foundation and tickets are selling fast! lt claims to be 'the biggest fashion and beauty event of the world' and this year it has just got bigger and better. Non-stop fashion shows, style tips, music, and makeovers galore, not to mentio~~he male model and model scouts. This is definitely not an event to be missed. Running from 6 to 11 December at Birmingham's NEC a big tip is to get your tickets NOW. For some help the Ticket hotline is 0870 902 0555.
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Other page: Top, far left: Bronze bead bracelet, £9.99, bronze bead choker, £7.99 and chunky wooden bracelet, £12.99 all from Accessorize. Top, middle: Multi-coloured beaded belly chain, £12 by Topshop and Multi-coloured vintage ring, £7.99 by Accessorize. Top, right: Copper beaded scarf, £31 and matching copper beaded cuff, £12 by Manouck at Aviva. Middle, far left: same as before. Middle right: same as before. Bottom, far left: Multi bead charm bracelet, £9.99 by Accessorize. Ring, same as before. Bottom, middle: same as before. Bottom, right: Multi-coloured rope necklace,£35 by Manouck at Aviva. This Page: Top left: Cream and bronze earrings £5 by Tops hop. Right: Cream and bronze charm with leather strap £4 and Stamped stretch cuff, £3 both by Topshop. Bottom, left: Necklace same as before, Copper indian round earrings, £4 by Topshop.
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TEXT ME .. TO WIN! We have teamed up with new and fast growing Norwich based fashion Label 'Johnny on the Spot' to offer one lucky winner the chance to win your very own customised designer T-shirt! These Ts have hardly yet hit the shops, and you could be one of the first to be wearing the 'Text me' style tops. Not only that but your T-shirt will have your very own mobile number printed on the back. Definitely a label to look out for, these T-shirts will sell-out fast. Available in Girl sizes soon but anyone is free to enter. Don't worry if you are not a winner, you can still get your designer 'Text me' T-shirt, priced £21.99 at the Blue Jean Co. Lower Goat Lane, Norwich. To enter our competition simply answer the following question: On March 10th 1874 Alexander Graham Bell successfully transmitted the human voice over wire. What surname did this message contain? a) Watson b) Jones c) Morse Label your entries 'TEXT ME Competition' and put them in the box in the Concrete Office. Please include your name, phone number and e-mail, so we can c~Rtact you if you win. Closing date is Friday 24 October. Good Luck!
What must I have? Anyth ing, chunky and warm is a must have this autumn . Apart from the fact it is so bloomin cold now, the chunky woollen scarf is the perfect accessory to any outfit. If teamed with just a jumper and jeans or even with a large woollen coat and matched with gloves, it can add just that tiny bit of style to your snowman look. If you are out at night in your lucky black number or an almost nothing top, at least it's handy to keep the ch ill away. Whether you like it or not I guarantee you will be wearing one this season. A selection of styles are available from retailers such as Topshop, River Island, Gap, Hennes and Larger stores such as John Lewis and Marks and Spencers. See our new column Hot or Not! For celebrity fashion faux pas and the best in Tinsletown. Kat Realff
HOT OR NOT! Kate Hudson This girl seems to get it right every time. Taking the lead from her character Penny Lane in Almost Famous, Kate favours easy rock chick glamour. For daywear she can be seen teaming simple white vests with low slung hipster jeans. She usually accessorizes this look with big chunky belts. For those nights on the town Kate slinks out in glimmering off the shoulder numbers, sexy slips and peasant inspired tops. Typically one of those people we all wish we could look like, she still creates a great look without looking like she tries too hard. Vests (not the kind your granny wears, think classic cool) are definitely making a comeback this autumn. Check out Gap and Hennes for the best in town at low prices. For jeans like Kale's you can't go wrong with a trip to Topshop, whether its cute cropped or low slung flares, they've got what you need. Again Gap and Asylum also offer a wide range in styles and sizes. By copying Kale you will ooze sex appeal with effortless style in no time. Madonna This is a typical exampl e of dressing mutton as lamb. Madonna's days as a fashion icon are over, please girly, your eighties fash ion statements are now somewhat boring. She has always experimented with her image, from scary Goth child to Evita princess and material leather girl to suit wearing power woman. Don't get us wrong, we love the music but the time has come to settle down. Forty something with two kids in tow, Mads still has a different extremist outfit for every event. One minute she's seen in a sharp and shiny suit, the next she's head to toe in velour and always trying too hard. Girls and boys, the key to cool is not through constant reinvention but a bit of individuality and a lot confidence, If you want to look good th is season, don't do a Mads, find a style that suits you and build on it. Ellie Shears
You have been spotted!! Is this you? If it is and you were spotted on Saturday 12th October then you are the lucky winner of a £15 voucher for Norwich retailer, Blue Jean Co. Come and find Kat in the Concrete office, upstairs in Union House to claim your prize. Blue Jean Co. is found on Lower Goat Lane, Norwich. Selling a selection of men's clothing and different designers, the shop specialises in casual, but fashionable separates for men who want high fashion , low maintenance. A favourite with students and about to expand, this independent Norwich retailer is definitely worth a visit.
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Why are you so smug? Is it because you 've been doing a little too much relaxing lately? If so, it's time to buck up your ideas and fast. Strutting around campus like you own the place is not attractive, and everyone's laughing at you. With the state of your bank balance and your health, things are going to worsen . With Saturn entering your sign all of those problems will hit you like a smack across the face . If you don't do anything you could do some damage. You've been warned .
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So you've taken the friendly advice and tidied yourself up. And hasn't it worked wonders. If the last two weeks have seen you feeling a little more like Sven Goran Erickson after a long night of passion with Ulrika, then be prepared for some more. And we're not talking job-threatening reve lation s either. Your love life seems to be getting better by the day. Gone are the LCR mingers and the walks of shame from Waveney terrace at five o'clock in the morning . Now it's all steamy sex with that dishy little number from your seminar group. Watch it though . Things could get messy if you don't make it clear that you 're only in it for a bit of fun .
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If things have been going well over the past couple of weeks then prepare for some more of the same. With the positive aspects of Venus now prominent in your sign, you can begin to really look forward and leave all your worries behind . Bad memories of a few weeks ago seem as distant as week twe lve deadlines, but that's not to say you should forget them (or the deadlines) altogether. If you do, then you are setting yourself up tor one almighty fall. Use those around you for support and you should be having a great few weeks.
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Oh dear! Things just refuse to get better don't they? After the past two weeks you thought that things couldn 't get any worse. Well they can, and sadly for you , they will. Be wary of that supposed special person in your life. lt looks like they could turn at any moment, and with fiery Mars now passing through your sign then it's most probable that they will. But never fea r, things do start to pick up, and within a couple of weeks you should be back on track and enjoying yourself. Don't count on it though .
If you're still searching for that life defining moment then keep looking as luck is around the corner. Next Wednesday's lunar ecl ipse, with Jupiter's presence in your sign means that big changes are on the way. Along with your new relaxed take on life, the next two weeks seem to be panning out pretty well. Be cautious of those around you . Don't let it get on top of you, or allow the exciting developments to cause undue stress. That's what the old you would have done.
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Things have been pretty turbulent over the past couple of weeks. Tutors chasing you fo r that unfinished essay, that mess that you pulled at the LCR last week asking you tor a date, and the bank manager refusing that much needed overdraft extension . Never fear. With Pluto shifting into your sign, your world looks like changing for the better. Expect essay extensions and nice letters from the bank. Use your newfound time and money wisely, i.e. not in the pub. You have been warned .
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Caution is the name of the game this week. If you are not prudent, especially financially then you could find yourself up to your eyeballs in dog shit very soon. This is not to say that you can 't go out and have tun. Just don't party as hard as Tara Pal mer T on a bag of Charlie. Things will pick up as Neptune moves into your sign, and the negative aspects of Pluto leave. Expect romance , but don't take it too seriously. We don't want you getting hurt. Don't forget to be carefu l now.
Your new solo status seems to suit you , so don't go getting all upset about being single. Mercury, planet of communication, has now moved into you sign , allowing you to share all your problems with a close friend . You may be on your own , but don't feel that you 'll end up like Ann Widdecombe, on a fit club outing. In fact , confiding in someone could lead to th at romance that you've been dreaming of. But don't feel disappointed if it doesn 't happen.
So now your feeling a bit stronger in yourself, it's time to show that strength to the world . This doesn't mean going into the LCR on a pulling mission like Operation Desert Storm , rather exuding confidence around you r mates. Uranus and Jupiter convene in your sign to give an added romantic aspect, and with your finances now in good order there should be no reason for you to cower in the shadows. Stay calm though , if you start to rush about trying to impress everyone, you 'll just look a bit of prat.
If you want to be the leader of the pack, then it's time for some major changes. People view you as a bit of a loser and is it any surprise? All you seem to do is talk about what interests you and all your problems . Stop it, because people just don't care. With the moon just about to leave your sign , it's time you capitalised on its positive energy to make the changes that are so desperately needed . Don't feel that it's all bad though , as things wi ll pick up eventually. But not if you keep being so selfish.
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Calmed down now after that rush of positive energy? Good . it's time that you did something constructive with your time, and that does not mean completing the beer tower you and your mates have been working on since the start of term. Do you even remember why you are here in the first place? Don't you have a lot of work to do, and all this by next week. If you don't buck your ideas up then your life could be going down the loo faster than last nights curry.
Now that your birthday has been and gone, you 're real ly starting to get the blues again . it's time you stopped feeling so sorry for yourself and get motivated . Things are hectic, but that's just life . With Saturn now moving into your sign, it's time to move on and prepare yourself tor the future . The next few days will be tough but stay positive and there won 't be any problems . And if you want to keep problems to a minimum, stay away from that dirty stop out you've been seeing. They're nothing but trouble.
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No more sarnies I am a new student (living off campus), I have settled in OK so far and I'm happy studying here. However, there is one thing I've noticed - that there seems to be a lack of places on campus, which serve hot meals. lt seems as if The Diner is the only place where cooked lunches are served, and the quality of the food isn't even very good . For example, one day I had paprika chicken, which was the meal of the day. The chicken seemed grisly, and the accompanying vegetables tasted so awful that I ended up leaving most of the meal. lt really wasn't worth the £3.20 that I paid for it. The Diner has no incentive to improve, since there is no proper competition. lt seems astonishing that on a campus of 15,000 people, there is only one restaurant serving hot meals. I know there are restaurants in the Sportspark and the Sainsbury Centre, but these seem to be aimed mainly at visitors to the campus. I noticed that there is an empty shop space on the main street, where one of the banks used to be. Maybe it would be a good idea if another minirestaurant or fast-food place were opened there. If not, then maybe one of the bars or The Hive should start serving hot food during meal times.
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t was appalled when I read in your last edition that it is a serious possibility that the old Lloyds site will become another sandwich place. lt is ridiculous that we do not have a chemist on campus, now why can't the Lloyds site become a chemist? Do the authorities not care about people's health? If you are ill you don't want to traipse into town or to Colman Road to get your prescription. We have plenty of places to eat on campus already, if people are not satisfied with the standard of food on offer then the answer is not to build another sandwich place, but to completely reform one of the present places so that edible and healthy food is on offer.
Susanna Matlln and Sarah Green
Be a sport Your Diary item (Unsporting Behaviour , Concrete September 21) gave a particularly one-dimensional and damaging view of the Director of the Sportspark. Given your report the following week which stated that 'the Sportspark is also increasingly popular with UEA students' it seems timely to redress the balance. Many students who enjoy using the Sportspark today may not realise that without Keith Nicholls it
would not exist. He campaigned over many years to get University agreement to develop such a complex and was inspirational in securing the £17.6m needed to build it. He now deals with the unenviable task of providing services to over 750,000 users a year, many of whom have conflicting needs and expectations. The main funders of the building will not allow the Sportspark to be used exclusively by UEA students and staff but Keith has negotiated arrangements to provide dedicated time for students. He has also worked with the University and the Students' Union to ensure that staff and students get excellent value for money when using the facilities. All this has been achieved whilst managing the finances to ensure that the venue is kept in good condition for current and future users. By inviting comments in a widespread survey and responding to many of the suggestions Keith demonstrated his commitment to developing the Sportspark for students. In making the results more widely available, despite some of the obscene, spiteful and childish comments made, he demonstrated honesty and openness which is a lesson to other public figures and should be a cause for praise not cheap jibes. Outside of the University Keith has given a great deal of personal time and effort to the development of sport for all sectors of the community across many years at local, regional and national level. He is an ex-international volleyball player, a coach of national distinction and a well-regarded author on the sport. lt is relatively easy for the media to attack and demonise an individual. However, freedom of the press sits best where that power is balanced with responsibility to consider whether there is another side to the story and to give credit where it is due.
underside of the omelette seems to be set, put a dish upon the pan, turn it and the omelette will be now on the dish, with the cooked side facing to you. -Now put it again in the pan to let the other side be cooked. This is the real Spanish omelette, the other one is only a kind of omelette. Buen provecho,
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Last week it was revealed that former Prime Minister John Alan Preece Director of Communications Major and Edwina Get it right Curry had an affair We are two Spanish girls who are living at the UEA for this year. In the last Concrete we read the in the 80s. What do Spanish omelette recipe, and we would like to correct you on some points of the article. UEA students think First of all, the ingredients are not the usual ones because in Spain we don't use sunflower oil, but olive oil. In addition Spanish omelette only has about the latest eggs, potatoes, salt and sometimes onion besides the olive oil. tabloid expose? The real recipe is: -Heat the oil in a frying pan -Add the sliced potatoes and go on frying for a few minutes -Add the onion and salt enough -Beat in a bowl the eggs and when the potatoes and the onions seem to be cooked put them into the bowl and mix altogether. -Put the mixture into the frying pan and when the
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DEFEATS HURT PROGRESS HOPES Losing start will make for difficult year for UEA FC ALEXTHORPE Sports Editor
Two defeats in two games was far from the perfect start for UEA as they attempt to justify the move to the Midlands Universities League. Having already slipped up away to Nottingham to two goals in the last ten minutes, UEA fell 3-1 to a weakened Birmingham side without really getting into the game. Indeed, if it wasn't for Paul Jarrett's 41st minute free-kick the UEA strikers would have barely
troubled the visiting keeper. The Blues had most of the early posession, but Adam Reynolds spurned the only real chance before Birmingham took the lead through a spectacular curling effort. Jarrett's equaliser gave UEA hope at the break, but goals at both ends of the second half killed off any chance of grabbing a point. With the league based on a playoff basis, it is going to be difficult for UEA to progress further from here with matches against Loughborough, Crewe, Cheltenham, Leicester and Gloucester still to come.
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SCOREBOARD RESULTS Saturday, October 5 FOOTBALL Norfolk Womens and Girls Football league: UEA 21, Fourways 0. Saturday, October 5 FOOTBALL Midlands Universities •nd Colleges League, Division One: NoHmgham 2, UEA 0. HOCKEY Prlntwlse East Hockey League, Women's Division Two North: UEA 1, 1ES 0. PWDL F A GD Pts (Oet 5) Wisbech 3 3 0 0 8 0 +8 9 Uncoln 3 2 0 1 5 6 -1 6 2 1 0 1 5 2 +3 Long SuHon 3 3 NorwiCh Crty 2 1 0 1 7 4 +3 0 . Buckenham 2 1 0 1 6 4 +2 3 3 IES 2 1 0 1 4 4 +0 3 2 1 0 1 3 3 +() UEA 3 3 1 0 2 4 6 -2 Bourne St Ives 11 3 1 0 2 2 7 -5 3 IpSWICh Ill 3 1 0 2 3 10 -7 3 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0 Pelicans Men's Division Two North: UEA 4, IES 11 1. Men's Division Three North-East: Lowestoft Ra11way 4, UEA 11 0. Men's Division Four North-East: UEA Ill 3, Lowestoft Railway 11 1. Wednesday, October 9 FOOTBALL Midlands Universities and Colleges League, Division One: UEA 1, Birmingham 3.
• UEA will play Zenith Windows In the next round of the Norfolk Junior Cup. The Blues played the Angllan Combination side only two years ago as UEA progessed to the final with a 1-o win In a replay. Windows w/11 be looking to exact revenge for that defeat at the last hurdle.
FIXTURES Wednesday, October 16 BADMINTON BUSA: UEA Men v Coventry, Lincoln v UEAWomen. BASKETBALL BUSA: Lincoln v UEA Men, B1rm1ngham CFTCS v UEA Women. FENCING BUSA: UEA Men v Nottingham. FOOTBALL BUSA: Oxford v UEA Men, DMU (Bads) 3 v UEA Men 2. GOLF BUSA: UEA v Warwick. HOCKEY BUSA: UEA Men v Northampton, UEA Men 2 v NoH Trent 2, UEA Women v Staffs (Stoke), DMU (Beds) 2 v UEA Women 2. LACROSSE BUSA: Northampton v UEA. NETBALL BUSA: UEA v Norlhampton, DMU (Leics) 2 v UEA 2. RUGBY UNION BUSA: Staffs (Stoke) v UEA Men, Ox Brookes v UEA Men 2. SQUASH BUSA: UEA Men v Birmingham 2,
Wolverhampton v UEA Women. TABLE TENNIS BUSA : Nolfingham v UEA Men , UEA Women v NoHingham. TENNIS BUSA: Cambridge v UEA Women. VOLLEYBALL BUSA: UEA Men v Cranfield, Warwick v UEAWomen. Saturday, October 19 HOCKEY Prlnlwlse East Hockay League, Men's Division Two North: UEA v Felixstowe. Men's Division Three North-East: Norwich City 2 v UEA 2. Men's Division Four NorthEast: UEA 3 v Noi'Wlch C1ty 3 Sunday, October 20 GRIDIRON Zlmmer Bowl VI : UEA Pirates v P1rates Old Boys. Wednesday, October 23 BADMINTON BUSA: L1ncoln v UEA Men. BASKETBALL BUSA: UEA Women v Uncoln. FENCING BUSA: UEA Men v Staffs (Stoke), B1rm1ngham v UEA Women. FOOTBALL BUSA: UEA Men 2 v Loughborough 3, Coventry v UEA Women. GOLF BUSA: Northampton v UEA. HOCKEY BUSA: Ox. Brookes v UEA Men, NoHingham 4 v UEA Men 2, UEA Women v DMU (Beds), UEA Women 2 v Cambridge 2. LACROSSE BUSA: UEA v Lincoln. NETBALL BUSA: Anglia POly v UEA, UEA 2 v NoH1ngham 3. RUGBY UNION BUSA: UEA Men v Cambndge LX, NoH Trent 3 v UEA Men 2. SQUASH BUSA: Nolfingham v UEA Men, Cambndge 2 v UEA Women. TABLE TENNIS BUSA: UEA Women v Loughborough. TENNIS BUSA: Ox Brookes 2 v UEA Men. VOLLEYBALL BUSA: Nottingham v UEA Men, UEA Women v Ox Brookes. Saturday, Oetobef 26 HOCKEY Prlntwlse East Hockey League, Women's Division Two North: UEA v Bourne. Men's Division Two North: Broadland v UEA. Men's Division Three North-Em: UEA 2 v Broadland 2. Men's Division Four North-East: Harleston 5 v UEA3.
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What 's best and worst in Sport today... A/ex Thorpe looks at the burning issues
RADIO GA-GA FOR FIVE LIVE I know golf isn 't the most fashionable of sports, but just the other week I was on the edge of my seat as the Ryder Cup reached its thrilling conclusion. Yet I wasn't watching Sky, as you 'd expect for a sporting event that isn't on terrestrial television - I was listening to BBC Radio Five Live, and it was fantastic. Nothing quite paints pictures like radio sport, and the Ryder Cup was no disappointment. With Europe 3 matches up with five still on the course everything was to play for, and the whispered commentary built up the tension until it all burst open with Paul McGinley's magnificent win. You could almost join Sergio Garcia (above) in his on-course cavorting. With all the best commentators- Alan Green (below) , Jonathan Pearce, Mark Pougatch, Jonathan Legyard and many others Radio Five has stolen the march over it's picture-bearing rivals by only employing the best, compared to pundits like Andy Gray, Ron Atkinson and Trevor Brooking . Here's a challenge to sports fans out there. The next time an event is on television that is also being broadcast on the radio, use the Five Live commentary and join the action.
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amongst the elite. Yet in the USA, college stars are household names for their televised exploits in NCAA events. A/ex Thorpe asks whether we treat our sports players se riou sly enough ... ow many of you students out there in the concrete jungle, and I don't mean the american footballers, have heard of lan Burchett or Jim Hardy? W1th no offence intended to the two guys in quesllon, but it isn't go1ng to be that many. "And why should we7" Many of you will ask. Well , they were both picked for the BCAFL All-Stars team last year, Burchett almost una nimously, and if we were an American university national newspapers would be talking about t hem like David Beckham or Michael Owen. it's a similar story for fellow UEA star names Paul Jarrett (football), Alan Wells (basketball), Tom Baumann (rowing), Kate Nicholls or Jamie Faulconer (hoc key). So why do the American university sports stars get lauded to the high heavens and multi-million pound contracts, while the best reward our stars get is a round of drinks from thei r teammates? it's actua lly a simple answer, but one that's not enti rely understandable. The reason that American players get more praise and money than British students is because they are t he mai n source of professional sportsmen and wome n ac ross the country. The system whereby universities effect ively 'give' degrees to students to get the best players is criticised by many sports analists in thi s co untry, but in th e States t hey know t he importance of sporti ng achievement compared to academia and have no qualms. So much pressure is applied
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on universities to be the best and churn out the most and be"-\-educated students that the bosses put all the emphasis there without realising how much good publicity can be gained from havi ng the best in each sport at you r universi ty. Last week Concrete looked at spectator figu res fo r university sport, and in particular Team Ba th FC . How many studen ts, havmg seen the publicity given to the clu b during their FA Cup run, will look at their success and think "There's a university with ambition. I want a part of it"? Enough for th e treasury to be ru bbing it 's hands in glee. Imagine all those ex tra tui tion fees on top of th ei r £4 5,000 prize money for reac hing the fourth quali fy ing round. And money is a serious poin t here. While offering scholarships to talented sportsmen and women may seem an expen sive project, the success that a fu lly professiona l universi ty sports club would have com pared to th e cu rrent amateur crop is obvi ous. For the record , should Team Bath reach the main com petition th ey would receive a total prize fun d of £96,500 on top of any gate receipts. Th eir players will almost ce rtai nly draw second glances from Divi sion Two an d Three clubs looking for fresh young blood. And this is how university sport builds up its profile. When quarterback David Carr was picked fi rst in the NFL draft, all eyes in the Am erican med ia tu rn ed to Fresno State University, and it almost certainly bumped team-mates Alan Harper, Maurice Rod riguez and Rodney Wright up the order. Carr is now a starter for the Houston Texa ns. So here's where you, the students, come in. Raise the profile of your university through your sporting achievements, and encourage the university to splash the cash on sport. I for one want to see my seat of learning doing well, and by petitioning the university to spend a lot more money on sport. You may not feel it's fair for students to get 1nto university based on sport ing ac hieveme nt over learning, but the only way that unive rsi t ies can claim the high ground in this case is by making themselves an attractive option in the fi rst place .
NCAA blocks leader Emeka Okafor (right) is expected to drah well in the NBA a nd earn a massive contract
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PIAYOFF AMBITIONS EVIDENT FOR UEA Settled squad should help College Bowl charge ALEXTHORPE Sports Editor
Football, American style, is back on the agenda for the UEA when the Pirates return to action on Sunday hungry to get their hands on some silverware. After missing out on the playoffs by the slightest of margins in February, the UEA Pirates will be looking to make a serious push on College Bowl XVII.
With a tough schedule featurWide-Receiver lan Burchett, as ing trips to last season's top well as former coach Miles lnnes ranked sides Surrey and Hull, as becoming eligible to play and well as long-time rivals Herts the things begin to look rosy for the Pirates will have to be on top Pirates. form. And some of the ties have With local rivals Essex Blades, · some mouth-watering history to who last season only scored 24 them that add to the unpretotal points in eight games, again dictability of it all. Last season the Pirates beat on the schedule twice along with the recently weak Kent Falcons, Herts for the first time in 11 the lineup looks more balanced attempts in convincing fashion than in previous seasons. (Concrete, Feb 13, 2002), and Add to that a new Quarterback the Hurricanes will be out for revenge. in American Jacob Banik who Another 'payback' tie is the can look for returning allstar
The Pirates side that dispatched Hertforshlre last season
home game against Derby, who edged UEA out 8-6 at Colney Lane last November in a brutal encounter (Concrete, Nov 14, 2001) . "The prospects for this year's team are looking good, after a near record breaking sign up at Sports Mart, aided by a bowl of M&M's and some cheerleaders, • said club president Rob Kerr. "Another plus for us is the return of [former UEA and GB Bulldogs Head Coach] Robin Burton into the fold. Alongside Neil Morgan and Chris Hailstone, his vast experience will be hugely beneficial to our set up. "What also made the home games special last year was the great support we got. Alongside the UEA Angels, we hope to consolidate this support base and go on to greater things, improving on our 3-1 home record last year." it all begins with the annual Zimmer Bowl against the Old Boys on Sunday, with the Pirates
looking for a first ever victory against a side packed with BAFA Senior League talent. "I think that we had an excellent recruitment and am looking forward to seeing how quickly the team can gel, • added Head Coach Neil Morgan. ·we will learn a great deal from the Old Boys weekend as to how far we can go. Hopefully there will be some silverware on show at the end of the season." • www.ueaplrates.org.uk • www.bcafl.org.uk
SCHEDULE 20 Oct v UEA Old Boys Zimmer Bowl VI 10 Nov v Essex Blades BCAFL 17 Nov @ Kent Falcons BCAFL 24 Nov v Harts Hurricanes BCAFL 01 Dec 0 Surrey Stingers BCAFL 08 0ec v Derby Braves BCAFL 26 J•n 0 Essex Blades BCAFL 02 Feb v Kent Falcons BCAFL 09 Feb 0 Hull Sharks BCAFL TBA v Essex Blades PEA Bowl 11 Playoff Dates: Wildcard Round - 02 Mar; Divisional Round - 09 Mar; Conference Championships- 16 Mar; COLLEGE BOWL XVII - 23 March 2003.
Do you love sport in all it's forms? Do you have a wish to get into journalism as a career? Then combine the two in the position of Sports Editor of one of Britain's leading student newspapers. You will get the training you reqiure to do the job, and any involvement in the team looks good on a CV for newspaper journalism. For more information email Editor Katie Hind on su.conIn the crete@uea.ac.uk. meantime, keep writing and submitting photos and help promote sport at UEA.
Hockey Defeat Having won 4-1 against Ipswich and East Suffolk in their season opener, UEA Men's Hockey Club crashed 4-3 at Pinebanks against a strong Norwich Union side. UEA fought well, coming back from 2-0 to level the scores at 33, however, in a controversial decision Norwich Union were awarded a goal to put them 4-3 ahead with ten minutes left. UEA battled well winning several short corners in the final minutes but failed to convert them.
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All th ings considered , Norwich City must be very pleased with the way their started, season has particularly considering how the neighbours from down the A140 are doing. When they've needed a big result they've pulled it off, and having despatched
Portsmouth a draw against Leicester was enough to keep City in touch. With Sky TV cameras in attendance, and torrential rain pouring down the Blues and the Canaries _battled out a passionately contested goalless draw. No less than nine bookings were dished out in a full-blooded but never dirty encounter in front of a fifth full house of the season. Paul McVeigh, earning a recall
to the Northern Ireland squad to face Spain and Ukraine, and David Nielsen both had good chances in the first half. McVeigh saw a 30-yard drive just scrape the bar, while Nielsen twice forced good saves from Walker after breaking free from the defence. The second half started at an equally frantic pace but despite plenty of huff and puff from both sides neither keeper was called into action until the 58th minute. Phil Mulryne, also in the Northern Ireland squad, and Gary Holt, overlooked by Berti Vogts, had long-range efforts deflected wide, but the match was destined to end goalless in the end and the top of the table remained unchanged with Portsmouth winning.
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For lovers of sport, Wednesday could not have come around quickly enough as BUSA begins again with a full program. 24 UEA teams are in action, and all will be hoping to get
thei r seasons off to a flying start against varying standards of opposition . Obvious pick of the opening fi xtures is at Sportspark in Division 1A of the women's hockey league whe re UEA face last season's runners-up Staffordshire (Stoke) . In the home tie last season UEA picked up an impressive 5-1
win before being held 1-1 in the Black Country to clinch the title. Also at Sportspark, UEA men's squ ash club begin life in Division 1A with the visit of Birmingham 2nds - a tough tie conside ring the 1sts were 2nd in the country last season . Also playing at home in the opener are sides from bad minton , basketball , fenc ing , men's hockey, netball, table tennis and volleybal l. On the second week of action the teams that had away fixtures in week one return home, and Colney Lane will be busy as it
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