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Campus outcry as fees report published Charlie Oven News Editor Newcastle students have reacted with fury against the prospect of a VLJQLĂ€ FDQW WXLWLRQ IHH ULVH DIWHU D radical set of recommendations was published last week.

Lord Browne’s review of higher education funding calls for the current £3290 cap on tuition fees to be abolished; meaning all new undergraduate students at Newcastle could face unlimited tuition fees from 2012. +RZHYHU WKH UHSRUW VWUHVVHV WKHUH will be a tapered levy designed to discourage universities charging more than £6000 annually. Universities that do charge more than £6000 a year would lose a portion of their fees to the government.

ÂŁ6,000 The potential cost of tuition fees for a single year of study at the University

The university has refused to clarify its position on the review. ProfesVRU (OOD 5LWFKLH 3UR 9LFH &KDQFHOORU for Teaching and Learning at Newcastle told The Courier: ‘‘We can’t yet make any decisions on tuition fees on the Browne review and would not wish to speculate at this very early stage.’’ The Russell Group – of which the university is a member – has openO\ EDFNHG WKH UHYLHZ¡V Ă€ QGLQJV $

spokesperson for the group said: “Increasing and varying the contribution made by graduates is the IDLUHVW RSWLRQ EHFDXVH LW UHĂ HFWV WKH link between what a student gains from a university education and what they give back.â€?

In response to the independent report an open talk was hosted by VDEEDWLFDO RIĂ€ FHUV LQ WKH 8QLRQ RQ 2FWREHU 7KH IRUXP GHVLJQHG WR help alleviate panic spreading in the VWXGHQW FRPPXQLW\ ZDV DWWHQGHG by more than 40 students.

5RZDQ 5KHLQJDQV D VWXGHQW DFWLY ist with Newcastle Free Education 1HWZRUN 1)(1 FRQGHPQHG WKH review. “The proposals will push students even further into debt. EdXFDWLRQ LV D ULJKW QRW D SULYLOHJH ¡¡ she said.

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While it is understood the coalition government is not bound to adopt Lord Browne’s recommendaWLRQV WKH UDGLFDO VXJJHVWLRQV SRLQW towards a free market in higher HGXFDWLRQ ZLWK XQLYHUVLWLHV XQUH stricted in their pricing structures.

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Dark times ahead: Newcastle students protest cuts at Tory conference 1HZV SDJH

Inside today >>>

Presidential candidate

Big Brother is watching...

Ten minute travel

Nick Hewer reveals all

View from the AU

The Newcastle graduate who is running a presidential campaign to govern his native Sierra Leone.

News, page 3

Discipline and regulations are a corner stone of a civilised society, but how do we know when the powers of control have gone too far?

Comment, page 9

Want to explore the area but are limited by time and money? No problem.

Jessica Gibson explores a trip to the beach that anyone can enjoy this week.

Life & Style, page 18

Sir Alan Sugar’s sidekick Nick Hewer speaks to The Courier about all things Apprentice and how he will cope without colleague Margaret Mountford Culture, page 34

Fresh from their election at last week’s AGM Kat Bannon introduces your new AU Executive Committee and hears about their goals for the year ahead Sport, page 37

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Delamere outlines the move of student services News Editors: Simon Murphy and Charlie Oven - courier.news@ncl.ac.uk

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University climbs world league table Rose Akehurst

Movin’ on up: Newcastle is ranked 140th, or 152nd, depending which league table you read

1HZFDVWOH 8QLYHUVLW\ KDV FRQÀ UPHG its place as one of the best educational establishments in the world after two league tables published WKHLU À QGLQJV Not only does Newcastle fall in to the top 20 in the Sunday Times’ table of UK universities, but in the Times Higher Education (THE) and QS rankings, the University is ranked in the global top 200.

The THE claims these world rankings, published on 16 September 2010, to be the most rigorous and comprehensive yet produced and with fewer than 30 British Universities appearing on the list Newcastle is placed at 152nd, making it 56th in Europe.

Editor of the THE, Ann Mroz commented: “We would like to congratulate Newcastle University for its performance in this year’s rigorous rankings. Being ranked 152 in the world top 200 is an impressive achievement. “The top 200 universities in the world represent only a tiny fraction of world higher education and any institution that makes it into this table is truly world class.�

The THE previously collaborated with the company QS on the production of league tables, before parting due to methodology disagreement.

Continuing to independently compile their own global league table, this year, slightly ahead of the THE’s publication, QS ranked Newcastle University 140, 18 places higher

than the previous year.

The Sunday Times University Guide also raised Newcastle’s position by four places, ranking the University as 20th in the tables. In individual tables Newcastle excelled in ‘numbers in graduate level jobs’ in which it ranked 12th and ‘best for sport’, ranking 11th.

The Sunday Times describes Newcastle as “an appealing destination for students on a budget who want to study at a university that this year returns to the elite top 20 and is highly regarded by employers.�

Certainly these attributes are acknowledged across campus. A PsyFKRORJ\ VWXGHQW LQ KHU À UVW \HDU DW Newcastle admitted that in making her choices last January she considered the University’s ranking in league tables. When asked if Newcastle was living up to expectation VKH VWDWHG ´'HÀ QLWHO\ DV ZHOO DV being so good for teaching and resources, it’s actually a fun environment to work in�.

Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University, Professor Chris Brink commented: “Naturally we are very pleased with our position in the new THE tables which, together with our recent similar performance in the QS International League table, ranks us as a global top 200 University.�

However, he goes on to point out that: “These latest league tables, like all others, have their limitations and there can be no single ‘correct’ way of ranking University performance or quality.�

Freshers’ Week crew placed under spotlight Rachael Moon Joshua Shrimpton Dean Deputy Editor Thousands of undergraduates have begun facing up to the reality of university life after seven high-octane days earlier this month proved that WLPH GRHVQ¡W KDOI à \ ZKHQ \RX¡UH having fun.

Paintballing, cocktail training and rock climbing were all part of a packed Freshers’ week 2010 schedule that ensured new students received one of the most exciting welcomes to Newcastle seen in recent years.

But the role of ‘Crew Member’ was placed under the spotlight by a University keen to maintain a clean image by limiting the effects of binge drinking and antisocial behaviour.

Each year, bar promoters, Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police all gear-up for the massive LQĂ X[ RI QHZ VWXGHQWV ZKR DUH NHHQ to make the most of their new-found freedom.

Yet, all too often, many Freshers are equally as keen to leave their inKLELWLRQV À UPO\ EDFN LQ WKHLU KRPH towns. Welcome to the dilemma of the Crew Member.

This year’s 300-strong group of volunteers had to strike a delicate balance between representing the

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responsible face of the University whilst still ensuring that Freshers and themselves - had a good time.

Many volunteers offered their help with the anticipation of reliving their own alcohol-fuelled Fresher experiences, but some quickly realised that this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive event schedule ZRXOG PDNH WKDW GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW Third year History student Lucy Hadley told The Courier: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was expected to be up very early and out very late. Although I was having fun, I had to be responsible on events such as bar crawls and anything involving alcohol. Getting people home safely was also an important part of being on the crew. And, of course, I needed to be welcoming and friendly.â&#x20AC;?

A selection process, more akin to that of applying to be a holiday rep, was established by organisers to ensure that only the most enthusiastic, friendly and responsible candidates were invited to represent the face of the University.

Crew Supervisors provided pivotal support by quickly cooling any heated situations, guiding the Crew and making sure that all volunteers were able to relive at least some of those memories in what was an unforgettable seven days.

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News

Fancy being President of Sierra Leone?

You do? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not the only one. Meet the Newcastle graduate on a mission Rachel Hill Thinking about what job to do after graduating? How does being President sound? Ambitious, but that is exactly the aim of Andrew Keili: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A proud Alumni of Newcastle Universityâ&#x20AC;?, according to his head of campaign team in the UK. Keili is currently campaigning for the nomination of his party, Sierra Leone Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Party. If his nomination is secured he will then run for the Presidency in March 2011.

Andrew Keili is another success story to add to the growing list from Newcastle University. Graduating in 1977 and again in 1987, Mr Keili holds both a BSc Hons and MPhil in Mining Engineering. Following over 30 years of working as an engineer in Sierra Leone, Ukraine, Liberia, USA and the UK, he now combines his political career with the running of a busy engineering consultancy.

In addition to this, Mr Keili has long taken an active role in the political community of his hometown in the Kailhuan District, co-founding both a primary and secondary school with his wife and is a member of the group to develop a new Science and Technology policy for Sierra Leone.

Moreover, after being a member of political party SLPP for around 16 years, he is now one of the two front runners in his bid for nomination in the party and tipped to win.

Running for the Presidency can be a long and arduous process. Should Keili secure his Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nomination and then go on to win the big job, even greater challenges lie ahead.

Sierra Leone, in West Africa, is a country recovering from the aftermath of 10 years of civil war which was only brought to an end in 2002.

Not only are investigations still underway for brutal war crimes, but in 2009 the UN reported that the countries efforts to remain in peace were fragile.

Despite recent economic growth, it still has a poor record for human development. A new president will need to address these issues head on, developing the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure and working to restore stability. &DQ $QGUHZ .HLOL IXOĂ&#x20AC;O WKHVH KXJH responsibilities? Well, he is a Newcastle graduate.

Lost for words: Newcastle student trys her luck on quizshow Ruth Mitchell Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not often that students get excited about consonants, vowels and numbers. Yet when it comes to Countdown, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be hard pressed WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RQH ZKR IDLOV WR JHW H[FLWHG about beating the clock and cracking the infamous conundrum.

One Newcastle student has gone a step further, and last week, appeared as a contestant on the show.

Elle Chilton-Knight, a third year

Politics student featured on the programme on Thursday October 7 after years of playing along at home.

A compliment from a friend on her aptitude for puzzles inspired her initial application, but she never expected to be accepted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I found out Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d got an audition I was excited, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get through so it was all still a bit of a joke,â&#x20AC;? Elle told The Courier.

She added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then when I got the letter saying Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d passed the audition

and I realised Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d actually be on TV, I realised it was serious.â&#x20AC;?

Elle was drawn against Michael Chadwick, who had won the programme for six consecutive days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the start, I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too bothered about winning, it was all just good IXQ Âľ VKH UHĂ HFWHG After initial nerves, she came within two points of her competitor. Nevertheless, in spite of beating Chadwick in the number round and solving the conundrum, the pressure was just too much for Elle, and

she was beaten 78-59. Despite her defeat, Elle loved being on set and meeting the crew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeff Stelling is a really happy-golucky man and Rachel Riley is so kind. When the show started I must have looked a bit scared, so when the cameras werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on her Rachel was giving me the thumbs up, smiling and pulling funny faces at me,â&#x20AC;?

Elle said.

However, her favourite moment was getting a naughty word in â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nudistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for six points. Even losing

has not discouraged her passion for WKH VKRZ 6KH VDLG ´, ZLOO GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHly wait a few years and then go on again. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such an experience, ever so much funâ&#x20AC;?.

Appearing on Countdown has fuelled Elleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love for game showsshe has applied for numerous others since, including The Cube. She is set to appear as a contestant on The Weakest Link next year, proving Elle is a force to be reckoned with. Watch out Anne Robinson.

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Monday October 18 2010 THE COURIER

News Browne Review

The gloves are off: fees review sparks debate across campus Last week, the long-awaited Browne review released its Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJV News Editor Charlie Oven reports Continued from front page hopefully bring us the same standard of excellence that their universities boast,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Craig Johnson, Chair of the Labour society at Newcastle blasted the review. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A market system in America has led to a two or three tier system, the result being a wider gap between rich and poor at university.

He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low income students, irrespective of their abilities, will become increasingly clustered around the cheaper universities.â&#x20AC;?

Sarah Fearns, the Student Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s :HOIDUH DQG (TXDOLW\ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU EHlieved Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposals would lead students to become â&#x20AC;&#x153;segregated in socio-economic groupingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Under Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines, institutions will have to persuade students that their charges represent value for money. The report recommends a student charter that gives information about employment and course quality.

Speaking on the BBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Today Programme, Lord Browne claimed: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Students would dictate which uniYHUVLWLHV Ă RXULVKHG DQG ZKLFK GLG not.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; He added: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;These reforms will put students in the driving seat of a revolutionary new system.â&#x20AC;?

Aaron Porter, President of the National Union of Students slammed WKH UHYLHZ¡V Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJV +H VDLG ´$ market in course prices between

universities would increasingly put pressure on students to make decisions based on cost rather than academic ability or ambition.â&#x20AC;?

A dramatic rise in tuition fees is likely to incur unprecedented levels of debt for students. Virtually all taxpayer funding will be removed from the majority of courses with students expected to borrow tens of thousands of pounds to cover rising costs.

Mr Porter argued that if Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposals were to go ahead, it would effectively hand universities a blank cheque and force the next generation to pick up the tab for devastating cuts to higher education.

Lori McDine, a parent and second year English Language student, passionately felt she would be negatively affected by Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposals. Speaking to The Courier she argued: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I have no idea how I would earn enough after my degree to pay off my huge debt, maintain a reasonable standard of living and save money towards my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education.â&#x20AC;?

The average student taking out tuition fee loans of ÂŁ6000 per year for three years, and additional ÂŁ3750 maintenance loans in the same period will end up owing around ÂŁ30,000. It has been speculated by critics that some graduates on the most popular courses at the best

universities could leave university with debts approaching ÂŁ50,000.

In contrast to a progressive tiered WD[ VFKHPH D Ă DW UDWH SROO WD[ ZRXOG mean those earning on the top end of the pay scale would be able to pay off their debts far quicker than others, without heavy interest rates.

Speaking to The Courier, former Vice Chair for the Liberal Youth Campaign Team, Matthew Folker, expressed his fears that â&#x20AC;&#x153;many middle class families could be locked out of universityâ&#x20AC;?.

Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal of a competitive market would mean universities would have to compete over students, fee levels and against new providers. Consequently, popular universities would be able to expand while others may be forced to contract or even face the threat of closure.

Nevertheless, the Browne report aims for the number of university places to be expanded by 10% over three years. This aim has been labelled ambitious considering the potential cost of a degree under Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s radical vision for higher education.

A hike in tuition fees will also have far reaching political implications.

The Liberal Democrats campaigned against tuition fees in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general election.

Matthew Folker told The Courier,

Fighting against fees: prior to the general election, waves of students descended upon

he felt â&#x20AC;&#x153;aggrievedâ&#x20AC;? by Browneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposals. He said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the build up to the election many members of the Liberal Youth campaigned tirelessly across the country in getting Liberal Democrat candidates to pledge their support against tuition fees.â&#x20AC;?

The coalition agreement allows the Liberal Democrats to abstain from voting on any proposed legislation regarding tuition fee rises. However, The National Union of Students claimed 30 Liberal Democrat back-

benchers were prepared to rebel against the proposed rise in tuition fees. Such a scenario would be seen to challenge the stability of the coalition government.

There will be an NUS demonstration against education cuts in London on November 10. The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union is arranging transport to take students to the protest, those interested should contact Sarah Fearns at welfare.union@ncl.ac.uk.

The American view: our action is nonexistent and the discussion about the cost of university is the only thing free about our education Jonathan Offredo Commentary

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Browne Review News

Newcastle students protest at Tory Party conference Jonny Pickering

Parliament in order to pressure MPs to come clean and make their position clear regarding tuition fees by signing a pledge indicating they would not vote for a rise in tuition fees

Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students have their say: James Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, third-year Politics student

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I already have to pay ÂŁ3290 for a course that only offers me six hours of weekly tuition, most of which is spent in a lecture theatre with 120 others, this seems hugely unfair. The abolition of the cap provides no guarantee of a change in the way my degree is taught nor does it mean I would get a better university experience. I want someone to explain why future students should pay more than me and receive the same thing.â&#x20AC;?

Helen Russell-Hughes. fourthyear Fine Art student

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I voted Conservative

because I felt there was a need to take a harsh stance on the economic situation created by the Labour government; which created a country living on credit. I accept that cuts have to be made and realistically that students will have to accept an increase in fees, however I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accept that this needs to be four times what we currently pay.â&#x20AC;?

Kat Bishop, third-year English Literature student

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I voted Lib Dem because I thought they could actually make a difference, even if they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t abolish fees like they promised, I never expected them to be complicit in raising them. I thought

better of Vince Cable â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I will never vote Lib Dem again.â&#x20AC;?

Lori McDine, parent and secondyear English Language student

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am concerned by the idea that my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future is dictated by my social and economic position. Students who are not having their studies supported by their parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; income and are in fact parents themselves begin their working lives post-university with massive debt and in a disadvantaged position. I have no idea how I will earn enough after I graduate to pay off my huge debt, maintain a reasonable standard of living and save money towards my daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education.â&#x20AC;?

George Kneale, third-year Architecture student

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Higher tuition fees will GHĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ KDYH DQ LPpact on young people deciding whether to go to university. I was always fairly sure that I was going to go for architecture so I think I would have to have lumped the fees, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to stop a whole generation of would-be architects and designers that just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford it, which is a great shame.â&#x20AC;?

Adrian Smith, third-year Politics student

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disgusting how Nick Clegg has turned his back on the electorate - heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wolf in sheepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Conservative ball boy.â&#x20AC;?

Scores of Newcastle students were among the 7000 people who protested at the Tory Party conference earlier this month. On October 3 they joined hundreds of trade unionists, pensioners and unemployed protestors to demonstrate against the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spending cuts.

Students are being made to feel the squeeze as the government plans to slash the higher education budget.

Newcastle third year Politics student Nick Lamb said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote for the ConDem coalition government, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think anyone else did either. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m protesting to show people that there is an alternative to cuts and austerity.â&#x20AC;?

Second year English Literature student Beth Staunton said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students are being forced to pay the price for an economic crisis we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The recession was caused by the greed of the bankers and speculators, but they are still enjoying massive salaries and bonuses, while students, working people and the unemployed are being made to foot the bill.â&#x20AC;?

The demonstration was addressed

by Labour MPs Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell, representatives of the lecturersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, journalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and postal workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; unions, and a Green Party representative and Birmingham Respect councillor Salma Yaqoob.

Speakers from Greece and Portugal spoke of the battle against cuts and austerity across Europe. Seven national unions and the National Union of Students backed the march.

Jeremy Corbyn told the rally: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the time to mobilise, organise and defend the welfare state.â&#x20AC;?

The NUS has called a national demonstration against education cuts and tuition fee hikes on November 10. Sarah Fearns, the WelIDUH DQG (TXDOLW\ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU DW 1HZFDVtle Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union highlighted the importance of students demonstrating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that it is imperative that students attend and support the National Demo. It is our duty to stand up against savage cuts to higher education so that future students will have the same access to quality and opportunity as generations before us have enjoyed,â&#x20AC;? she said.

She added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuts have been projected upon the sector at up to 80 per cent - if this is implemented then universities will have no choice but to increase tuition fees to compensate. Students will pay more for less and foot the bill for a recession that we did not cause. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I urge every single student to beFRPH LQYROYHG LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;JKW DJDLQVW these cuts that threaten the future of our education system. Lobby your 03V KDQG RXW OHDĂ HWV WDNH QDPHV on petitions and join us on the biggest demonstration against injustice for decadesâ&#x20AC;?.

The Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union is organising transport to take Newcastle students to the demonstration in London. If you are interested in going contact Sarah Fearns at welfare.union@ncl. ac.uk

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Browne Review

Regardless of the Browne report, the Liberal Democratâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation has been damaged immeasurably by their hypocrisy Elliot Bentley Commentary

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regarding all three major political parties, to vote Liberal Democrat in the last general election. Nick Clegg appeared to be the long awaited leader the Lib Dems QHHGHG \RXQJ LQWHOOLJHQW DQG passionate. During the debates, KH WUXO\ GLG VHHP WR EH WKH RQO\ leader not spouting the same old nonsense. :KHQ WKH UHDOLW\ RI D KXQJ parliament became clear, I supported the Lib-Con coalition (that

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in this coalition. What hope do the rest of their policies have of being DGRSWHG E\ WKH FXUUHQW FRDOLWLRQ government, when one as principal as free education for all cannot be pushed through?

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As the primary benefactors of our education, we should be prepared to pay for the considerable advantages a degree offers Kevin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill Commentary

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threshold at ÂŁ15,000. Â&#x2021;$OO VWXGHQWV ZLOO EH DEOH WR ERUURZ Â&#x2026; LQ PDLQWHQDQFH loans. Â&#x2021;7KHUH ZLOO EH D SHU FHQW ULVH LQ XQLYHUVLW\ SODFHV ZLWK SRSX lar universities free to expand DV WKH\ ZLVK DQG ZHDNHU XQL versities contracting or closing.

It is grossly unfair that money should determine the path of someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life Ruth Scrase Commentary

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more than Arts degrees. This is VLPSO\ WKH IUHH PDUNHW UHĂ HFWLQJ WKH GLIIHUHQFHV EHWZHHQ VXSSO\ DQG GHPDQG 6LPLODUO\ LQVWLWX tions which provide the greatHVW Ă&#x20AC; QDQFLDO DGYDQWDJH QRWDEO\ Oxbridge, would be allowed to charge more than perceived lesser institutions.

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stand to gain much more. Even if fees increase to £7000 or higher, \RX ZRQ¡W KDYH WR SD\ D SHQQ\ XQWLO \RX DUH HDUQLQJ LQ H[FHVV RI £21,000, as the government will provide a loan ensuring that the poorest are not disadvantaged.

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THE COURIER Monday October 18 2010

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National

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Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hired: Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wealth of business talent celebrated at annual awards ceremony Louise Eastlake A multitude of entrepreneurial talent exhibited by students of Newcastle University has been recognised as part of the Enterprise Challenge competition.

The annual event, this year held at the Newcastle Civic Centre, is run by the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Careers Service and offers students and graduates in the North East the opportunity to create their own business plans for companies created by themselves.

Local students Rebecca Casey and Damon Mogg were delighted to receive the TEDCO Business Award: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled and overwhelmed that the business weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so passionate about has support from the business community right here in the North East,â&#x20AC;? Rebecca, from Heaton, told the Careers Service.

Together, she and Damon set up â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sole Searchersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, an independent retailer selling limited edition trainers.

Notable among other award winners were business ventures with a strong environmental focus. Jack Payne and Robert Grisdale, creators of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whipbikesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, picked up the RMT New Trader Business Plan Award,

Fighting against fees: prior to the general election, waves of students descended upon Parliament in order to pressure MPs to come clean

as well as beating out the competition to win the interactive public vote which took place at the awards

evening.

Their company introduced 150 self-hire bikes to the Newcastle

University campus in September of this year. Jack said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Enterprise Challenge awards have given us the

Tragic death of German tutor at St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Oliver Savory A lecturer in German at the Oxford College of St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has died in what the College President is describing as â&#x20AC;&#x153;a tragic accidentâ&#x20AC;?. Mrs Gudron Loftus was found at the foot of a spiral staircase on Tuesday October 5 and later died in hospital having sustained â&#x20AC;&#x153;serious injuriesâ&#x20AC;?.

An email sent by college authorities said that Mrs Loftus had died after â&#x20AC;&#x153;an accidental fall on the staircaseâ&#x20AC;?. Sir Michael Scholar described KHU DV ´D Ă&#x20AC; QH WHDFKHUÂľ ZKR ´ZLOO EH very much missedâ&#x20AC;?.

Police, however, are still treating the death as â&#x20AC;&#x153;unexplainedâ&#x20AC;?.

8QLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDOV make a stand against fee rises 6WXGHQW XQLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDOV DW 6KHIĂ&#x20AC; HOG University are calling on Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to honour his manifesto promise for free education. Union President Josh Forstenzer said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A big increase in fees will deter many students from entering into Higher Education.

University should be about your academic ability, not your ability to payâ&#x20AC;?.

These comments were made as students across the UK anticipated the results of the independent review of higher education funding DQG VWXGHQW Ă&#x20AC; QDQFH WKDW KDV VXJ gested doubling tuition fees. Fortenzer called on all students to speak out against fee rises.

No room at the inn: Warwick runs out of rooms Warwick University is struggling to cope with around 600 freshers

FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQFH DQG FRQĂ&#x20AC; UPDWLRQ WKDW following an idea youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re passionate about is well worth it. Winning both a judged and audience vote is incredibleâ&#x20AC;?.

Joint recipients of the Culture and Creativity Award, the team behind â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Queen Bee Candlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a company which produces handmade organic beeswax candles, received a ÂŁ500 prize, as did the creators of events company â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I Love NCLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, winners of the Best Pitch Award.

The event is heavily supported by the North Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business and academic community, and is sponsored by Accenture, a company dedicated to helping its clients become high-performance businesses.

Other sponsors include Lloyds TSB, Young Enterprise and the Newcastle University Business School; representatives of these associates provide contestants with invaluable guidance throughout the competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stages.

Lisa Hyman, from Accenture, stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a delight to be involved in supporting the awards again and providing a platform for these young people to be recognized for their outstanding achievements.â&#x20AC;?

:DUZLFN¡V $FFRPPRGDWLRQ 2IĂ&#x20AC; FH hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t planned for. Up to 127 freshHUV ZLOO KDYH WR Ă&#x20AC; QG DOWHUQDWLYH DF commodation having been refused places in halls. ´, DP D Ă&#x20AC; UVW \HDU >ZKR@ KDV EHHQ allocated off-campus accommodation. Liberty Park costs over ÂŁ4,000 in accommodation fees, which I canQRW DIIRUG Âľ VDLG RQH Ă&#x20AC; UVW \HDU However the University is promising to subsidise hotel rooms for any students who arrive without somewhere to live.

London student paper pulled The London Student, the University RI /RQGRQ¡V RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDO QHZVSDSHU KDV had around 10,000 copies pulled from circulation after an alleged anti-Semitic article. The article, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Tight Fistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, was written

by Dan Stein, a PhD student, who is himself Jewish.

The offending article stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you spend too much money? Fortunately, Jews such as myself possess tried and true penny-pinching strategies that have been handed down through the generations. I, The Tight Fist, have taken it upon myself to share my secrets of frugality.â&#x20AC;?

Mr Stein has since apologised for the article, explaining that it was just â&#x20AC;&#x153;a gimmickâ&#x20AC;?.

Cardiff University discovers a genetic link to ADHD Research at Cardiff University has discovered there is a genetic link to ADHD and that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not purely a social constructs.

The scientists involved were looking for CNVs, rare chromosomal deletions and duplications. They discovered that there were high rates of CNVs in children with ADHD. While the exact role of CNVs is unknown, they do offer clues to the genetic underpinning of the condition.

Professor Anita Tharpar said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We KRSH WKDW WKHVH Ă&#x20AC; QGLQJ ZLOO KHOS overcome the stigma associated with ADHDâ&#x20AC;?.

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News

Union services set for relocation Nikki Doherty Newcastle Student Union is to undergo an eight million pound refurbishment in a bid to bring the buildLQJ LQWR WKH WZHQW\ Ă&#x20AC; UVW FHQWXU\ The anticipated closure of the Union will commence on Friday October 29 2010 until September 2011 when WKH UHYDPS ZLOO EH FRPSOHWH ,Q WKH mean time, student facilities will be UHORFDWHG During the renovation works all YLWDO VHUYLFHV ZLOO VWLOO EH DYDLODEOH Student Union President Tom Delamere commented: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are following the slogan your Union building LV FORVLQJ \RXU 8QLRQ LV QRW $OO NH\ VHUYLFHV ZLOO VWLOO EH UXQQLQJ Âľ The Union shop has already moved WR WKH QHDUE\ 0XVHXP RI $QWLTXL WLHV EXLOGLQJ QHDU WKH $UFKHV DORQJ with the services Sploshh print shop DQG 6PDUWĂ&#x20AC; [ ,7 2WKHU VHUYLFHV LQ FOXGLQJ 6&$1 WKH $FWLYLWLHV &HQWUH DQG WKH 6WXGHQW $GYLFH &HQWUH ZLOO relocate to Park Terrace, which was RQFH WKH XQLYHUVLW\¡V )LQDQFH 2IĂ&#x20AC; FH EXLOGLQJ 7KH PRYH LV WR HQVXUH WKDW despite the lengthy plan to upgrade the Union, student facilities are still DYDLODEOH The move to update the Union is D UHĂ HFWLRQ RI WKH GLYHUVH VWXGHQW community at Newcastle UniversiW\ 5HVRXUFHV DYDLODEOH WR PHPEHUV of the Union should improve with a number of key services to be modiĂ&#x20AC; HG LQ RUGHU WR EHFRPH PRUH DFFHV VLEOH WR LWV XVHUV $GYLFH UHSUHVHQ tation, sports and societies in theory ZLOO EH PRUH XVHU IULHQGO\ Development will include a brand new twenty-four hour computer cluster, a social learning space and will feature a coffee shop serving

6WDUEXFNV FRIIHH 3ODQV IRU RWKHU Ă RRUV ZLOO LQFOXGH one dedicated to sports clubs and societies, along with a volunteering area and another containing an advice centre with easily accessible OfĂ&#x20AC; FHUV DQG WKH 8QLRQ VKRS 7KH QHZ basement will contain a new bar and a multipurpose, dividable venue DUHD 7KLV ZLOO EH SRVVLEOH EHFDXVH of partitioning doors which will provide a space for performances, VRFLDOV DQG PHHWLQJV Not only is the Unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s renovation designed to offer more facilities, but it is also hoped to offer a supportive environment with a more accessible DQG RSHQ SODQ OD\ RXW 'HODPHUH H[ plains to The Courier: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The student movement is changing so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not VROHO\ DERXW VRFLDOLVLQJ :H¡UH DOO about the activities we run here such as sports, societies, volunteering, the advice centre and not forgetting the LPSRUWDQW ZRUN WKH RIĂ&#x20AC; FHUV GR 7KH building will be much more student IDFLQJ Âľ 7KLV UHYDPS LV H[SHFWHG WR WDNH the rest of the academic year and the doors of the Union will not be UHRSHQHG XQWLO )UHVKHUV¡ ZHHN Particularly for Freshers of 2010 it has been considered a disappointment to lose this important student building, however future generaWLRQV ZLOO EHQHĂ&#x20AC; W First year student Katy Quinn said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Closure of the Union comes DV D EORZ ,W LV DQ LGHDO SODFH WR UH OD[ LQ EHWZHHQ OHFWXUHV EX\ UHDVRQ ably priced food, or even spend an HYHQLQJ LQ WKH %DVHPHQW ´+RSHIXOO\ WKH 8QLRQ¡V PRGLĂ&#x20AC; FD tion will be worth the lengthy cloVXUH Âľ

Newcastle crushed in popular quiz Louise Corbett $FFRUGLQJ WR -HUHP\ 3D[PDQ LQ WKH SDVW 1HZFDVWOH KDV Ă&#x20AC; HOGHG VWURQJ teams for University Challenge +RZ WKH PLJKW\ KDYH IDOOHQ ,Q $XJXVW GXULQJ WKH WK VHULHV RI WKH FRQWHVW the university suffered a devastatLQJ Ă&#x20AC; UVW URXQG GHIHDW WR 6KHIĂ&#x20AC; HOG 6KHIĂ&#x20AC; HOG¡V IRUPLGDEOH WHDP KDYH to take credit for one of the highest scores in the opening round of the FRPSHWLWLRQ +RZHYHU GRHV WKDW DORQH H[SODLQ our crushing defeat? Were we innocent lambs to the slaughter, or did ZH Ă&#x20AC; JKW RQ EUDYHO\ WR WKH HQG" The Courier TXL]]HG 1HZFDVWOH FRQWHVW ant David Craig to discover what ZHQW ZURQJ Like Gladiators preparing for battle, University Challenge is an arena that demands its competitors to be LQ SHDN LQWHOOHFWXDO FRQGLWLRQ ,Q terms of personal preparation Craig UHDVVXUHV ´, ZDV RQ D VWULFW GLHW RI SXE TXL] DWWHQGDQFHÂľ +RZHYHU as a mean team machine he admits: ´:H GLGQ¡W SUHSDUH PXFK Âľ 3D[PDQ LV QRWRULRXV IRU KLV IHUR cious no nonsense style, preying on any sign of hesitation from the brave souls that dare answer his

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Is Big Brother coming to get you...?

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Susie May Beever

A teenager from Liverpool was this month arrested after refusing to disclose his computer password to police on the charges of child sexual exploitation. Whilst authorities are still trying to crack the 50-digit code, the question is being raised: are these levels of control over sociHW\ QHFHVVDU\ DQG EHQHĂ&#x20AC; FLDO RU VLP ply too much of an invasion of our rights to privacy?

Surely, everyone has the right to privacy. People these days get choked up just at the thought of their friends skim reading through the messages in their inbox. In many instances, there is nothing we have to hide (save for the odd few cheeky texts). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the invasion of privacy we feel so threatened by.

However, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it a possibility that these more ardent assertions of control and manipulation - although made with good intentions - may lead to further levels of crime? The more regulations that authoritaWLYH Ă&#x20AC; JXUHV WDNH WR FRQWURO VRFLHW\ the far more likely we are to break them. Just think of Orwellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nineteen Eighty Four.

OK, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little melodramatic, but the notion remains all the same that higher precautions and levels of control are not only going to encourage rebellion, but also induce the common paranoid feeling that freedom to say what we like is fast becoming more and more of an in-

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s you might expect from the last edition of The Courier published in May, the imminent national election seeped into every section of the paper, (well, almost - Life & Style and Sport remain blissfully unaware). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two out of three ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t badâ&#x20AC;? boasts the cover, and indeed the interviews with Gordon Brown and Nick Clegg are quite the scoop for an itty bitty student paper.

The TV and Radio section however, manages to one-up both these political heavyweights with an exclusive interview with the notorious Jeremy Kyle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids are sat in front of the TV playing games but where are they getting their morals and guidance from?â&#x20AC;? he muses, (not The Jeremy Kyle Show I hope).

Meanwhile, the Comment section is stuffed to the brim with heated political opinion and wild specula-

dulgence.

There is also controversy relating to the recent decision in Dubai to freeze emails between all BlackBerrys, which is being discussed universally by governments wanting to take higher security precautions by possibly monitoring calls, messages

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more regulations, the far more likely we are to break them.â&#x20AC;? and emails. However, this could be used for the wrong reasons.

Remember the recent News of the World scandal? The publishing of a story about Prince Williamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knee injury sparked fears that the mobile phone voicemail messages of other celebrities and MPs were possibly being eavesdropped. The story resulted in the jailing of the editor Clive Goodman and private investigator Glenn Mulcaire, who had both been accused of intercepting the voicemail messages of numerous SXEOLF Ă&#x20AC; JXUHV IURP /RQGRQ 0D\RU Boris Johnson to the late Big Brother star Jade Goody.

This in itself provoked general feelings of anger. Why anyone would get story-worthy material and intellectual content from Jade Goodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voicemail is beyond me. This sort of thing is by and large pretty rare; however, the severity of such a case is inevitably going to generate paranoia that our every word and move is being closely watched.

On a larger scale, despite the fact tion as to what a hung parliament might entail. Best line of the whole bunch? Laura Heads with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nick Clegg has made his opinions very FOHDU D GHĂ&#x20AC; QLWH QR LI WKH &RQVHUYD tives were to gain a minorityâ&#x20AC;?.

As schizophrenic as ever, the Life & Style section balances a hard-hitting piece on third-world poverty with a triple bill in the blind date feature.

The highlight of the paper though, is the much-requested end-of-year four-page pull-out puzzle section spectacular with a mind-boggling WZHQW\ Ă&#x20AC; YH SX]]OHV Two out of three ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bad: The Courier speaks to Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg News, page 9

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Biomedical professor confesses to child porn offences Second paedophilia case rocks University for usual positive press it receives Caroline Argyropulo-Palmer outstanding research.

The counts against Kehoe which Newcastle University professor were dropped were suggested to be Michael Kehoe pleaded guilty at unlawful by the defence, Toby Hedthe to child pornography charges worth QC, on the grounds that Crown Court last week, becoming to images had been deleted. the second University professor The prosecution, Jayne Hastings, admit to similar allegations this aca- agreed to this on the ground that demic year. of WKHUH ZRXOG EH ´VXIĂ&#x20AC; FLHQW SXQLVK Kehoe admitted to four counts ment without the need to pursue making indecent images of children FRXQWV Ă&#x20AC; YH DQG VL[Âľ DQG +LV +RQ at the hearing on April 27. Two furof RXU -XGJH )DXONV FRQĂ&#x20AC; UPHG WKDW ther charges, one of possessionone â&#x20AC;&#x153;not guilty was acceptable and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the indecent images of children and counts didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really add anythingâ&#x20AC;?.to The four counts pleaded guilty to Michael Kehoe, were specimen counts relating No professor in the four levels of image found. other microbiology, will further details were revealed, pereturn to Crown than that all counts relate to the Court in June for riod of time between February 2008 sentencing and April 2009.

The case is now adjourned until \ WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW ZHHN RI -XQH ZKHQ D SV of possession of extreme pornogra- chiatrists report will have been prephy, described in court as an â&#x20AC;&#x153;ex- pared and given to the probation plicit, realisticâ&#x20AC;? image of intercourse service for these recommendations with a live animal, were denied and to be considered before preparing dropped. of their pre-sentence report.

This follows the sentencing Judge Faulks told Kehoe that: â&#x20AC;&#x153;All former biomedical lecturer Trevor options are open, I am not giving Jackson for child sex offences and in you any promises in adjourning for possession of child pornography sentencing.â&#x20AC;? Kehoe was also made February. sign the sex offenders register beBoth were suspended by the Uni- to leaving the court, and the prosfore versity following the allegations, submit proposals for a will of ecution abuse but their embarrassing sex offenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prevention order. trust has drawn negative attention the Continued on page 5 to the faculty in stark contrast to

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Simon Murphy News Editor The In an exclusive interview with Courier, the Prime Minister highlighted the future of higher education as one of his key priorities. this Gordon Brown visited the city ZHHNHQG DV SDUW RI KLV Ă&#x20AC; QDO FDP paign push before the general election on Thursday.

He urged Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students not to let the Conservatives â&#x20AC;&#x153;wreckâ&#x20AC;? their future by enforcing devastating public sector cuts.

Brown was keen to stress that helping underprivileged young people in Britain get a top university education was one of his central concerns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You know, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes me work hard every day,â&#x20AC;? he said. got â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want everybody who has the the potential to make the most of so opportunities that are available, there are more grants this year than at anytime in university education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of course the balance is between the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grants, parental contributions and the tuition fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graduates, on average, earn are twice as much as people who not graduates, and so as we expand university education, it has been the right to say that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to get balance right between what you pay can after you graduate and what we contribute to your education.â&#x20AC;? the Brown refused to pre-empt ongoing higher education funding it review but said he hoped that would be equitable.

He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want more peothe ple from all backgrounds to get chance to go to university.â&#x20AC;?

Brown warned against the dangers of a Tory government, indicatpublic the slash ing that they would services budget in the North East. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are saying to the young peothe ple that we will not leave you in same position as the Conservatives did in the 1980s,â&#x20AC;? he said. in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow the Conservatives now to wreck the economy because we have gone a long way from savLQJ WKLV FRXQWU\ IURP D JOREDO Ă&#x20AC; QDQ cial recession. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jobs has been the key issue for this region for many, many years and we are the party that is built around providing job opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

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that certain â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;scare storiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; may have clearly been fabricated exaggerating such evidence (as a form of oppression over possible levels of terrorism etc.), it would be seemingly impossible to tap into every personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal conversations. Not to mention vastly useless. After all, there are six billion people on this planet with only a diminutive fraction made up of paedophiles and terrorists.

Nevertheless, as much as we fear such a belief, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;buggingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of all BlackBerryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and other phones is particularly few and far between. A friend of mine who is a recruit for BlackBerry explained to me that, to a large extent, electronic technology is becoming so advanced that it is actually exceeding most devices used to hack into it.

The breaking into technological equipment consists, these days, of very complex and stringent guideOLQHV WKH +RPH RU )RUHLJQ 2IĂ&#x20AC; FH have to have extremely valid and logical reasons for monitoring certain people. Without that, they are QRW DEOH WR Ă&#x20AC; OH D OHJDO GRFXPHQW DQG XVH LW DV RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDO SHUPLVVLRQ IURP WKH big guys themselves (i.e. Blackberry or other large communications companies).

Even so, more often than not these requests will be rebuffed for technological reasons, so in general, the likelihood of any device being followed is actually next to nothing.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face it, the government have better things to do than listen to us talking about how enlivening the previous nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shenanigans were.

Most companies even have the capability to prevent bugging these days, meaning there are fewer wor-

The Persecution of Liberty: Are we becoming imprisoned by our own Governments?

ries over â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;eavesdroppersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

So, should we be worried? Evidently, no. However, the general idea remains. With the ongoing DQG VLJQLĂ&#x20AC; FDQW DGYDQFHV LQ WHFKQRO ogy, will it be too long before the interception of everyday calls and e-mails becomes more and more

commonplace in society? Despite it being for security precautions, I sincerely hope not. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know about you, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really not too keen on my 10pm calls being bugged, even if they do think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a terrorist.

Blood, guts and bad taste Helen Culley

After the Prince of Walesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recent outburst that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society relies upon a â&#x20AC;&#x153;witless humour of cruelty and smutâ&#x20AC;? to keep us entertained, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not hard to wonder whether we really are as debauched as Charlie suggests. After all, how many of us can admit to sniggering along to the bombardment of vomiting, masturbating and urinating that is cringepacked TV series The Inbetweeners; RU OHWWLQJ RXW D VWLĂ HG ODXJK DW WKH most recent Bin Laden joke to disgrace your inbox?

So what does this mean? That we really are depraved? That we cannot empathise or relate to the plight of others? Could it even mean that we condone the actions that the media prompts us to chuckle along to from day to day? Of course not. Because not only is bad taste humour superb in its quintessential British-ness, but

it provides us with escapism from the very immorality that it is mocking. By looking objectively at the less than desirable traits of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s society through a veil of humour, we can become detached from it.

I believe that the concept of tastelessness and vulgarity is a relative one, and that no subject matter should be off limits to be made into a source of entertainment. After the incessant coverage of the Raoul 0RDW FDVH WKH Ă&#x20AC; QJHU RI LQGHFHQF\ was pointed at those who cracked jokes about his actions, or, even worse, wrote disconcerting notes of appreciation and sympathy on various social networking sites. It would seem that to trivialise a sadistic killer, a man who caused the inhabitants of Rothbury, Northumberland to be thrown into a state of fear and disorder is a joke too far. But I ask; why is this the case?

You have only to venture to some of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most celebrated tourist attractions to see that our society thrives on reliving the terror and corruption of ages past. The London Dungeon dedicates plenty of preFLRXV Ă RRU VSDFH WR UHVXUUHFWLQJ WKH

serial rapist and murderer, Jack the Ripper; whilst all over the country on November 5, children and adults alike base a whole day of celebration around the Guy Fawkes gunpowder plot. Of course it was his failure to commit the renowned act of terrorism that we celebrate, but could you imagine gathering family and friends together on December 22 to commemorate the failure of â&#x20AC;&#x153;shoe bomberâ&#x20AC;? Richard Reid to destroy an American airline in 2001? Of course not. But who is to say that in years to come people wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do just that?

Who can conclusively claim that in 200 years a British museum wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stage a grizzly re-enactment of Harold Shipmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s string of doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; surgery murders or, make tonguein-cheek blockbusters about the incarceration of Elizabeth Fritzl?

The fact is that nothing is or ever should be out of bounds which could be used as a theme for our entertainment. Although you might feel a pang of guilt for laughing at that 9/11 text that wakes you up at 3am you really shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, because if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your great-great grandkids will.

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The Costa del Cosmos: is space a step too far?

As the idea of holidaying in space becomes a legitimate possibility, is it all just a bit too much?

Bethan Brown

A Russian company has revealed that they will be creating the ultimate hotel experience...in space.

They plan to give people the opportunity to take a break from Earth to enjoy the realms of outer space, all as part of a package holiday.

Now you would think that in the vast expanse of space that exists beyond the Milky Way, there would be room for spacious, en-suite deluxe rooms with grand dining areas (maybe without a swimming pool),

Unfortunately when I think of space, I think of cramped aeroplaneVW\OH WRLOHWV Ă RDWLQJ around in a cabin and dried food or is anything possible these days?

Unfortunately when I think of space, I think of cramped, aeroSODQH VW\OH WRLOHWV Ă RDWLQJ DURXQG in a cabin and dried food. However, despite it being hard to imagine

a space hotel with all the comforts of our typical earthly hotels, Sergei Kostenko, the Chief Executive of Orbital Technologies implored that â&#x20AC;&#x153;our module inside will not remind you of the ISS. A hotel should be comfortable inside, and it will be possible to look at Earth through large portholes.â&#x20AC;?

To convince us that space-food will not represent powdery, cuppa-soup substitutes, Mr Kostenko urged that individual meal preferences would be taken into account, and even mentioned that celebrity chefs would be on hand to cook tasty meals pre-orbit.

6R ZKR ZLOO EH WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW KROLGD\ makers to reach such dizzying heights? Will it take-off immediately, meaning that people no longer spend their long summer holidays on some sandy shore sipping cocktails in the tapas bar? Is it a case of cancelling the skiing at Christmas for a stint of Moon-sledging and Earth-watching through telescopes for Christmas? Christmas 2012 is after all the said target date for the unveiling.

Although the pricing of a holiday in space has not been announced, you can guess that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be your average Hilton prices; with WKLV LQ PLQG , H[SHFW WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW SHRSOH landing themselves a room in space will be the wealthiest individuals on Earth. Perhaps those A-list celebrities will use this opportunity as a get away from the hum-drum of earthly

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life.

For those of us who cannot afford to launch ourselves into space for a week, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unreasonable

to suggest that for now at least, we should remain hopeful that our frequented holiday destinations carry on giving us a suitable vacation. Let

us not rely on the moon as the one and only place to holiday!

Are rent prices really a raw deal for students?

As prices in popular neighbourhoods rise it is easy to feel hard done by, but should we really?

Bethany Sissons

The BBC has reported a two year high on private student accommodation and also claims that student houses are in short supply. According to the BBC, rent prices have risen by 13 per cent since 2007 due to the high demand for student accommodation.

The BBC claims that students across the country are now paying ÂŁ99 per week. This amounts to approximately ÂŁ4000 for three terms and when the largest loan is about ÂŁ5000, students are not left with much money to spend on food and socialising.

However, are rent prices really a raw deal for students? Perhaps quality over cost is the motto for Newcastle University students, as more and more people are willing to pay higher rent prices in order to live in trendy areas like Jesmond and to stay in a high standard of accommodation.

My dad studied in Newcastle about thirty years ago but his memories of student housing are quite different to the accommodation Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m living in now. He reminisces DERXW KRZ KH KDG FOLQJ Ă&#x20AC; OP RQ KLV windows to stop the wind com-

ing in and how there were holes in the walls. Their bathroom, even in second and third year, was shared EHWZHHQ VHYHUDO RWKHU Ă DWV Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never demanded en-suite; I was extremely happy to slum it a bit in the basic Ricky Road, but even I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think I could have coped with my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s situation.

However, this is apparently what all student accommodation used to be like. Students were used to being poor and therefore, used to living cheaply.

Compare this to the leather sofas and plasma T.V.s some of my

He reminisces about KRZ KH KDG FOLQJ Ă&#x20AC; OP on his windows to stop the wind coming in and how there were holes in his walls friends had in their houses last year and there is no wonder why students have to pay more now for private accommodation.

Now students demand a higher standard of accommodation. Students are eager to live in areas like Jesmond, where Tesco is on their doorstep and cool bars are a stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s throw away. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Jesmond Factorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; KDV GHĂ&#x20AC; QLWHO\ SHUVXDGHG PDQ\

Newcastle students to spend more on their rent.

Gillian Hodge, a third year Food and Human Nutrition student, told The Courier: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I pay ÂŁ80 a week for my house in Jesmond and this takes up most of my loan. We signed the contract in June. It was scary leaving it that long and we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t impressed with the houses that were left. They were all dirty, disgusting and even though they were incredibly cheap, we saw paying more as our only option. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to be paying more money to live in a nice house that is near to the campus.â&#x20AC;?

There is certainly something to be said for safety. Many parents are concerned that their children are OLYLQJ LQ VHFXUH PRUH DIĂ XHQW DUHDV in order to ensure that their possessions and lives are not at risk.

If Newcastle students really were ZRUULHG DERXW WKHLU Ă&#x20AC; QDQFLDO VLWX ations it would be easy for them to save a few pounds. How many students shop at Tesco Metro (the most expensive Tesco outside of London) every evening for their tea? And how many of us jump on the metro or grab a taxi instead of walking into town? Getting a part time job is also not impossible; if \RX¡UH GHVSHUDWH WR Ă&#x20AC; QG ZRUN WKHQ there is usually something you can do.

Furthermore, living in Heaton, rather than Jesmond or Sandyford, can cut your rent dramatically.

James Marshall, a third year Politics

student told The Courier: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My friends were all desperate to live in Sandyford whereas I could happily have lived in Heaton and saved money on my rent. I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change living with my friends though for the sake of ÂŁ20 a week.â&#x20AC;?

To live in Heaton on average costs ÂŁ50 a week whereas most landlords in Jesmond charge at least ÂŁ70 a week. The standard of houses for the same amount of money also changes across Sandyford and Jesmond. You can pay the same amount for a run down house in Jesmond as a house in fantastic condition in Sandyford.

Newcastle students get a good deal compared to students studyLQJ LQ /RQGRQ )RU D Ă DW LQ :HVW Kensington a student pays ÂŁ125 on average per week.

On the other hand, many student properties carry nine month con-

They were all dirty, disgusting and even though they were incredibly cheap, we saw paying more as our only option tracts across the country whereas Newcastle students have to pay a full yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not in

the city during the holidays, this is a considerable extra expense.

6RPH VWXGHQWV HYHQ VDFULĂ&#x20AC; FH living away from home to save money on their rent. Chris Howell, a third year History student told The Courier: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to live at home this year and commute to university because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only in three days a week. I wanted to save some money to travel after graduation and I worked out that I spent ÂŁ100 a week on rent and bills last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I went home a lot too and realised it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worth paying rent for the amount of time that I spent in Newcastle. It costs me ÂŁ45 on the train and only takes me an hour to travel so the sums just seemed logical. When Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going on a night out I just have to be a sofa surfer!â&#x20AC;?

Rent is a huge pay out for students. When I worked out how much money I would have left from my loan it worked out at about ÂŁ16 a week once Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d deducted my rent.

We may complain about the astronomical prices of housing for students but it is clear that our expectations have risen. We expect a good standard of living and landlords know that students will pay for a house in a cool location.

Maybe we can only blame ourselves for high rent prices, and until ZH VDFULĂ&#x20AC; FH RXU ODYLVK OLIHVW\OHV can we really complain?

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Comment J. WINTER & J. BRITTON

Mind your manners Katy Covell Columnist

Will banning new pubs help anti-social drinking?

Yes Vicky Napier

I know the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fun policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; may come to mind when I say that I agree with Northumbria Policeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposal of not issuing any new alcohol licences for the next three years, but I do believe itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wise move. If like Dizzee you can hear the sirens coming I apologise (and just for the record I never turn down a cheeky Budweiser), so there will be no anti-alcohol rant here.

As a nation, the seaside is something we all hold dear to our KHDUWV 3DGGOLQJ LQ WKH VHD VWXIĂ&#x20AC;QJ \RXUVHOI ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;VK DQG FKLSV DQG spending about four quid on those grabber machines trying to win a fake Mickey Mouse worth about 10p. The stench of alcohol, broken JODVV DQG URWWHQ Ă&#x20AC;VK RXWVLGH D EDU at 3am isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what comes to mind; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a typical Friday night on the Toon. So to blur these two national treasures would confuse society even more. Does it need any more confusion?

I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help thinking to myself, Whitley Bay is a popular destination for stag and hen parties on weekends, which has become an increasing problem for residents

DUHQ¡W RXU KLJK VWUHHWV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG ZLWK enough boozers? Surely we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need anymore? Additionally, with such a saturation of pubs already, the opening of more in Whitley Bay could see a shift in consumerism,

FDXVLQJ WKH ZHOO HVWDEOLVKHG Ă&#x20AC;UPV to go under as well as altering the traditional pint in a pub culture.

For the 12 week consultation with locals, those primarily affected get a chance to discuss, letting the people decide whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for the people.

With the crime rates at such a high rate - 2542 violent attacks in a comPXQLW\ RI RQO\ UHĂ HFWV clearly some strategy has to be taken to revive Whitley Bay to its former glory. For the locals, home should be the one place you do feel safe and if this proposal could help those individuals, we should embrace it.

Mayor Linda Arkley stated: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want Whitley Bay to re-establish itself as a family town, which can only be achieved by tackling the rise of anti-social behaviour.â&#x20AC;? I think the proposal she is suggesting could be a wise move for both the community and visitors alike. It

The seaside is something we all hold dear to our hearts... the stench of alcohol, broken glass and rotten Ă&#x20AC;VK LVQ¡W ZKDW FRPHV WR mind could tackle the emerging drinking culture, plus thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be no chance of getting your toe stuck in a Strongbow can. This proposal could also make Whitley Bay a more appealing place to visit, which could well increase tourism revenue, making cleaner beaches for all. &DQG\ Ă RVV DOO URXQG Before the panic hits, Whitley Bay will still have an array of existing pubs and bars, so can you really miss what you are yet to have?

Plus, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d much rather be beside myself with glee than vomit and a banging headache any day.

No Georgina Cossins

:KHQ , Ă&#x20AC;UVW KHDUG WKDW WKH 1RUWKumbria Police and council were planning to ban new pubs and clubs from opening I wanted to laugh out loud. I do not support drunk and disorderly behaviour in any way, some of my best nights out in Newcastle have involved alcohol; but when there is that little too much consumed, the drama, loss of consciousness and hangover the next day are just not worth it.

Now, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but think, how is that changing anything?

Nothing will be prevented regarding alcohol-related crime; the drinkers are still allowed into their old haunts, and will keep to their old habits. Hence, nothing will change.

Is this a move towards a nanny state or just a weak threat?

What does make me sad though, is how the council are treating the pubs and clubs as though they are the villains: theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not. If anything we should be supporting our local venues in these tough economic times rather than slandering them.

A vast quantity of bargain bought alcohol is consumed in the comforts of our own home before going out at night to party. Special offers in our local supermarkets and offlicences is what we expect; 3 bottles of wine under ÂŁ10, crates of lager and cider for under ÂŁ10, and cheap branded spirit bottles are all common purchases because they really are great deals! %XW WKHVH GHDOV FUHDWH Ă&#x20AC;HUFH competition for our local clubs, and more importantly threaten the survival of our pubs. On October

LW ZDV FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG WKDW RQ DYHUDJH 25 pubs are closing every month around the country. This is terrible.

Pubs offer a social environment to meet up with friends, catch up over a pint and maybe even enjoy some good â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pub grubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; together as well.

Admittedly, Whitley Bay is not one of the worst affected areas for pub closure. However, the terms â&#x20AC;&#x153;binge drinkingâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;anti social behaviourâ&#x20AC;? have become habitual phrases used by the media. Thus reproachful attitudes are not uncommon towards bars and clubs across the whole country.

One of my favourite venues in Newcastle used to be The Cooperage, a pub-cum- club, and the place to be (in my opinion) on a Monday night. Then it closed. More recently The Cluny, a wonderful live music venue and pub, has also said it will be closing. In a climate of recession and poor economy, we need to support rather than criticize Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage.

If anything we should be supporting our local venues in these economic times rather than slandering them And now is when I become the villain in this debate. I propose the government stop attacking the pubs and clubs, and instead focus their attentions on the cheap drinks offers in supermarkets. If WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ ZDVQ¡W VR Ă&#x20AC;HUFH between the pubs, clubs and supermarkets, prices of drinks would eventually increase. Wallets would be lighter and binge drinking harder to achieve, especially when on a student budget. Ultimately though, this is perhaps not the best argument to present in a student newspaperâ&#x20AC;Ś

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something our grandparents have been saying for years: that manners have all but disappeared among the younger generations.

And for years I (for one) rejected this suggestion as an untrue and unfair assessment of us â&#x20AC;&#x153;youths.â&#x20AC;?

But over the past few years it has slowly dawned on me that perhaps our superiors actually make a valid point - albeit often in a patronising way - that indeed modern society is losing one of its most underrated, life-enhancing aspects: commoncourtesy.

Over the forthcoming weeks I hope to use this column space to explore whether manners still have a place in our contemporary society, or indeed whether we have simply out-grown the need for constant politeness. But, dear readers, do not fear, I intend to approach this subject without (too much) bias, and with a sense of humour so as not to take the question too seriously; instead offering up snippets of my RZQ H[SHULHQFHV LQ VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F VLWXDtions, as social observations.

Call me old fashioned, but I rather like it when someone holds a door open for me, or helps me with my end of term suitcase as I struggle up the station stairs.

I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say its necessarily the responsibility of the men and not the women among your fellow commuters to offer assistance, (though obviously the presence of some muscles are imperative in such scenarios), but if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honest, particularly as a girl, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rather exasperating when a fairly burly man shoves past you as you attempt to carry an object twice your size, DQG KDOI \RXU ZHLJKW XS D Ă LJKW RI stairs, when he could easily carry it EDODQFHG RQ KLV OLWWOH Ă&#x20AC;QJHU Then why not pack a lighter bag I hear you ask? Well yes, that is an option. Or perhaps the answer is to purchase a buggy (or a double buggy depending on your packing abilities and preferences) and arrange your belongings in such a way as to resemble an angelic, sleeping child; because everyone would help a lady/gent carry their precious one down some steps, right? Wrong! Rookie errorâ&#x20AC;Ś Bypassing the temptation to explore further the questionable motives behind such commutersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behaviour, it is clear that the buggy-pack is unlikely to improve oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances of gaining assistance.

Plus, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t earn you some unwanted (though not unwarranted) attention from social services when fellow commuters spot you dumping the buggy at one HQG RI WKH FDUULDJH EHIRUH Ă&#x20AC;QGLQJ your seat at the other, and leaving your â&#x20AC;&#x153;preciousâ&#x20AC;? unattended for however many hours.

But I am digressing. Think about it this way: if it was an acknowledged rule of honour that we all helped each other with carrying luggage, a sort of country-wide tit for tat, surely that would be of more advantage to everyone?

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d no longer be a need for anyone to downsize on their holiday wardrobe, or squash their carefullywrapped Christmas presents in an DWWHPSW WR Ă&#x20AC;W WKHP LQWR WKDW VOLJKWO\ smaller bag. Not convinced? Let me know if you change your mind when the festive season is upon us and you realise the number of stairs between you and home.

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Comment

A new Dutch Government: a new threat for Islam Anthony Ash

Over the last eight years, and with the approach of the 9/11 anniversary, news agencies have focused largely on the preparations for remembering the victims.

This year, however, the preparations came second to the new Holy Grail in the war on Islam: the planned mosque at Ground Zero.

On 9/11 protesters came in their thousands to manifest their disapproval of the plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero. Westerners being against the building of a mosque is nothing new, but the keynote speaker at the protest being a Dutch statesman is something extraordinary.

Geert Wilders, once an unimpor-

tant individual in the Dutch upper KRXVH KDV H[SDQGHG KLV LQĂ XHQFH from his small constituency to a full-blown parliamentary party: the PVV (the Freedom Party).

He now appears in Dutch news almost daily; however, outside of Holland he is hardly heard of. That is set to change: last week the Dutch conservatives and a smaller party Ă&#x20AC; QDOO\ JDYH LQ WR :LOGHUV DQG KLV extreme-right-winged PVV and agreed to form a minority government. $FFRUGLQJ WR RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDO UHSRUWV IURP the Netherlands, the PVV will be the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;little manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in this tri-party coalition government, even though the person chosen to announce this grand coalition was Wilders himself.

In his own words: â&#x20AC;&#x153;we are living in historical timesâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a positive phrase I never thought I would use with such a negative overtone.

The Dutch state formally spoke out against Wildersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; plan to speak at the Ground Zero protests, but conceded it was not in a position to

Spending millions: not as easy as you might think...

Finola Gibson

On Friday October 8, an anonymous ticket holder unknowingly won themselves an astonishing ÂŁ113 million in the Euro millions jackpot.

Overnight, the winner is open to unlimited splurging, and the possibility of living a life similar to any of the rich and famous in England.

Of course one is happy, if a little jealous, of this personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good fortune; the sigh of relief, knowing that they will always be able to pay off their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tuition fees and the mortgage on their house.

However, it leaves me wondering what I would do if put in such an advantageous position in society, and after some inevitable self indulgent spending with part of the cash prize, how I would help to enhance and shape society. Is it better to become a spokesperson for the needs and desire of the community, or just to follow your heart and choose to give away the money to what you personally support and are passionate about?

Being a jackpot winner must have PDQ\ GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOWLHV DQG UHVSRQVLELOL ties, constantly bombarded by people who you do and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, telling you how they think will be best way to spend the money. PerVRQDOO\ P\ Ă&#x20AC; UVW SRUW RI FDOO ZRXOG be my friends and family, although most of my girlfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice can be summed up in one word: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Topshop.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; When asking my own mum what I should do with ÂŁ113 million, she replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buy me Leyton Orient football team obviously, so I can

improve the players and their home stadium. That would be helping the community, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it?â&#x20AC;? Although it could be quite nice to have my name on their football strip, this highlights the problem that everyone is driven by self interest. The scientist will want the money to go towards paying for new research facilities, and the teacher would spend the dosh on improving and offering more to the education system.

Although there is nothing wrong with this, as fundamentally it is your money, I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to keep a level head rather than listen to those close to you. I would seek the advice of those in the community who hold expertise in the areas of society you wish to help fund; so as not to waste it all on lavish fantasies.

The beauty of ÂŁ113 million is that it can go into a vast amount of projects. I would probably put it towards a decent outdoor sports complex in my hometown, fund the charities which I have worked closely with previously and maybe set up a scheme which helps skint second and third years at Newcastle pay for their heating bills.

However, joking aside, this fortunate jackpot winner has to think very hard about how to spend their money, as theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re suddenly given the instant opportunity of becoming an important member of the community. However, everyone needs DGYLFH VRPHWLPHV WKH\ PLJKW Ă&#x20AC; QG themselves being taken advantage of such as being asked to sponsor a year long tour of the Caribbean.

No charity is a bad charity, but you need someone with a heart of gold, or at least good common sense to be the jackpot winner, which I sincerely hope this jackpot winner is.

stop him, as he was a free individual. However, as a cabinet member of the new Dutch government and thus a Dutch statesman, any future actions, like that of his monumental (bull) speech at Ground Zero, will be representative of the Dutch state.

When, not if, he repeats such an action, Holland will not be capable of stopping him. Why? This week Wilders is in court under charges of inciting hatred and racism; his council and he have already made clear he will not take back his words, no matter what the outcome. If the full force of the Dutch legal system cannot stop him, then all other institutions of the State will fail in putting an end to his extreme actions.

This month of Islamic discontent has seen statements, threats and action from as far away as the USA and Jakarta.

In a BBC World Service interview, the American radical Christian Pastor Terry Jones, who threatened to publically burn copies of the Koran

on the anniversary of 9/11, openly admitted he was deprived of contact with peoples of other faiths as a child. Having grown up in a Christian family, educated in the Christian way and dedicated his life to the Christian God, is Pastor Jones not simply afraid of what he does not know or understand when it comes to Islam?

Perhaps his concerns over Islam DUH LQGHHG MXVWLĂ&#x20AC; DEOH LQ DV IDU DV KH is reacting in a human way to what is new to him and his life: with fear and rejection. Could this also apply to Geert Wilders and his PVV party?

On a personal level perhaps, on a political level: absolutely not.

Both have publically rallied together and brainwashed supporters into believing that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Islam is not a religion but an ideology set to take over the worldâ&#x20AC;?; yet both concede they have never read a single page of the Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an.

When political discourse becomes a discussion over whether a per-

son, race or religious sect should, RU VKRXOG QRW EH DOORZHG WR Ă RXU ish, tolerated or even exist, then the boundaries have already been overstepped in the direction of becoming fanatical, extreme, and fascist.

Just like in the Europe of 1945 when all the leaders came together in saying the Nazisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discussion whether the Jews should or should not exist was no political discussion at all, so is today the discussion over the existence and practice of Islam no discussion.

Is the status quo wrong? Is Islamophobia as common as the common cold? No. However, if we allow politicians and religious leaders to take their politics outside of the realm of acceptability, we will permit the unhindered spread of this hatred.

Islamophobia is the hatred of over one billion world-wide and thus is fascist. In the words of Marx: facism is a cancer and will spread unless it is stopped.

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Help is just a call away > Newcastle Nightline, page 14 Life & Style Editors: Kat Bishop and Mary Mullarkey - courier.life@ncl.ac.uk

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Ben Parkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s IRROSURRI Ă X cures 1.

Sore Throat/coughing A sure way to let others know that you have an illness! That pesky sore throat and cough will follow you around for some time, and it always pops up at the most inconvenient of moments...particularly in the middle of lectures. So, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too surprised if people start to move away...

Helpful health hint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Strepsils.

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Helpful health hint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lots of fruit.

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Dizziness Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that moment when you get RXW RI EHG Ă&#x20AC; QDOO\ WKLQNLQJ \RX¡YH got better, and then you go dizzy and immediately fall back into bed again. This is a real health drain, and can make you feel very ill. In some dramatic cases, you may feel like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dying.

Helpful health hint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Rest in bed.

Freshen up to stay healthy: In a week of fun and frolics personal hygiene and cleanliness can often be temporarily forgotten, frequently resulting in the dreaded Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flu

After a hectic freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week, Newcastle students are feeling worse for wear. Sarah Welsh EXVWV WKH P\WK VXUURXQGLQJ IUHVKHUV¡ Ă X Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again... eager students mixing their millions of germs, resulting in the evil little ailPHQW ZH DOO NQRZ DV ÂśIUHVKHUV¡ Ă X¡ A crazy freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week is inevitably followed by coughs and splutters in the lecture theatre. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lucky enough to have escaped it, you are outnumbered by an infectious 90% of us! Apparently, Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flu is the name commonly given to a battery of illnesses contracted by as many as 90% of new VWXGHQWV GXULQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW IHZ ZHHNV at a university. Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, severe headache, coughing and general discomfort.

The term is used exclusively in the UK, and can be seen to be made up of three parts; the viral, the psychological, and the social.

The viral part is fairly self-explanatory. Hundreds of students from all over the world bring their bugs together and it proves impossible to avoid these viruses. With keen

attempts to make new friends, we end up sharing more than just our

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Flu is contracted by as many as 90% of students durLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW IHZ ZHHNV at university.â&#x20AC;? life stories. And although it may be at the bottom of your to-do list, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to register with your local doctor.

The psychological part of the illness includes the stresses encountered with a new experience.

Leaving home brings with it the added pressures of doing your own washing, cooking and organising, as well as unfamiliar feelings of

homesickness.

These psychological factors cause us to become run-down, which is further exacerbated by the social challenges of being a fresher.

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And then of course there is alcohol. Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week anywhere in the UK is renowned for the copious amounts of alcohol consumed, and Newcastle proudly lives up to this reputation. Frequent binge GULQNLQJ RIWHQ ZHDULQJ LQVXIĂ&#x20AC; FLHQW clothing, and followed by a takeaway of questionable nutritional value, lowers our immune system DQG DELOLW\ WR Ă&#x20AC; JKW RII LQIHFWLRQV This combination invites freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ă X QR PDWWHU KRZ PDQ\ LQQRFHQW smoothies you consume. So, good luck avoiding it; unfortunately for us, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going anywhere.

In summary, freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; week is the

perfect recipe for ill health. Despite how much sleep you get, exercise you do, whether you abstain from alcohol, always get your 5-a-day, keep a courteous distance from your peers; the chances of getting IUHVKHUV¡ Ă X VWLOO UHPDLQ SUHWW\ KLJK Are those barely memorable nights (except through the unavoidable facebook tags) and a wild ZHHN RI SDUW\LQJ ZRUWK WKH VQLIĂ HV youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re suffering now? Or if you could rewind would you act with more sense and maturity to attempt avoiding your current state? I have a funny feeling there are few who would change anything about their IUHVKHUV¡ H[SHULHQFH <RX GHFLGH If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re suffering the consequences as you read this article and are willing to prevent whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already begun, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m afraid there is QR TXLFN Ă&#x20AC; [ 5LGH WKH VWRUP IRU D few more days, and bid farewell until next year.

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Fever This can keep you awake for KRXUV DW QLJKW 7KH Ă XFWXDWLQJ WHP perature that comes with freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ă X IHHOV DZIXO 7KHUH¡V D KLJK SRV sibility youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wake up in the night feeling very warm and sweaty.

Despite feeling ill you still have to shower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it may even make you feel a little better.

Helpful health hint â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Paracetamol

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Life & Style

Life

life

Hello, this is Nightline...

For most students, moving away from home and studying at Newcastle is a life changing and largely positive experience. But being in a new environment can trigger anxiety even in the hardiest of individuals, in search of help Life and Style Editor Kat Bishop talks to Newcastle Nightline.

Newcastle University: an attractive institution that is renowned for fantastic nightlife, academic excellence and vibrant student life. For many, studying at Newcastle is a life changing experience. But being in a new environment with different rules, unknown housemates and tough workloads can trigger anxiety, even in the hardiest individual.

Anxiety and depression are increasingly prevalent among the student population. Contrary to popular belief they are as much a feature of university as booze fuelled nights, the stresses of course work, and rather new accommodation. Unfortunately, anxiety can affect us all. Feelings of loneliness and irritation are a normal part of everyday, student life; most of us have felt vulnerable and apprehensive at times, but angst is not DOZD\V D Ă HHWLQJ HPRWLRQ Fortunately, Newcastle University provides a service that offers support and reassurance for anxious students: Newcastle Nightline. Run by students for students, Nightline LV D FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQWLDO WHOHSKRQH OLVWHQLQJ

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to remain impartial in order to provide an environment where students can express and explore their feelings without fear of being subjected to someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criticism.â&#x20AC;? service that receives calls about a variety of things, including worry over studies, relationships, and difĂ&#x20AC; FXOWLHV DW KRPH RU XQLYHUVLW\ Established in 1970, Newcastle Nightline is now one of 34 Nightlines in the UK and Ireland. It originated at Essex University, when an ex-director of the Colchester Samaritans noticed high suicide rates amongst local students. He decided to train a group of undergraduates who would provide a listening service for those in need, and this motivated other UK universities to create similar schemes.

Over the last 40 years, Nightline has grown from strength to strength, and has become an essential service for struggling students.

Research shows that university students suffer from poorer mental health than non-university students of the same age; Nightline therefore helps combat rising psychological distress within the university population.

Keen to learn more about its EHQHĂ&#x20AC; FLDO UROH ZLWKLQ WKH VWXGHQW community, I spoke to Ben, a trainLQJ RIĂ&#x20AC; FHU $V D 1LJKWOLQH DGYRFDWH

KH EHOLHYHV WKDW LWV FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQWLDO DQG impartial setting gives students the chance to talk about their problems without the worry of being shunned, or judged; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people our age feel unable to discuss their personal feelings with anyone face to face, and would prefer to discuss things in a more informal, and FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQWLDO VHWWLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The great thing about Nightline is that it is run by students, so the volunteers are more likely to have similar life experiences to the callers, and might be in a better position to understand what callers are going through.â&#x20AC;?

The Nightline volunteers, also known as Nightliners, have an extremely challenging job. They receive no material reward for their services, yet they set aside time to attend training days and shifts throughout each term. Impressively, they work 12 hour, overnight shifts that run from 8pm to 8am. This can be emotionally and physically exhausting, but as Ben explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the reason Nightline operates overnight during term time is because this is when students may not have access to other services, but might really need to talk to someone.â&#x20AC;?

This is undoubtedly a tough stint, so to gain a better understanding of what happens during a shift, I decided to shadow a Nightliner.

The 12 hour period I worked was exhausting but insightful, and I was able to see how dedicated, hard working and professional the team really are. Each volunteer takes their responsibilities very seriously, and they all adhere to the values of the Nightline Charity.

7KH &KDULW\¡V FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQWLDOLW\ means that volunteers must follow strict regulations. Calls can never be discussed outside the service, and Nightliners have to remain anonymous and non-judgemental. This can take a lot of self restraint, but it is necessary; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to maintain anonymity so that students feel they can call us without the worry of knowing who they are talking to.â&#x20AC;? says Ben. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At times, being anonymous and non-judgemental can be really hard, but we have to remain impartial in order to provide an environment where students can express and explore their feelings without fear of being subjected to someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criticism, bias, or judgement.â&#x20AC;?

Evidently, Nightliners donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t view their roles lightly, and nor should they. Volunteers can deal with challenging and emotionally draining FDOOV VRPH ZKLFK DUH DV GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW as contemplating suicide. Reassuringly, they are thoroughly trained WR GHDO ZLWK GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW VLWXDWLRQV and are encouraged to discuss distressing calls with other members. Training prepares volunteers to cope with the wide range of

A necessary service for those in need: Nightline has grown from strength to strength, and has become an essential service for struggling students.

issues that may arise during a call.

Volunteers undergo mental health awareness training and learn active listening skills. They also learn how to reassure distressed callers, and to ask sensitively about both factual and emotional topics and to help callers come to their own solution or resolution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just throw people in at the deep end,â&#x20AC;? Ben explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;train-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s immensely rewarding. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always the satisfaction of knowing that you might make a difference to the way someone is feeling.â&#x20AC;?

ing allows people to practice their skills before they take a real call. It gives volunteers the tools to be able to deal with a range of issues.â&#x20AC;?

When I ask whether calls such as suicide could affect the emotional health of a Nightliner, Ben is quick to assure me that volunteersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wellbeing is a top priority; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nightline is very close â&#x20AC;&#x153;he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have support groups within the team,

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Life

The Penny Pincher

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Monday October 18 2010 THE COURIER

Life & Style Sex & Relationships

sex & relationships blind date

Dangerous Liaisons More than Friends?

Lisa Wilson & & Joshua Shrimpton Dean (Deputy Editor)

Pamela Mardle Columnist

She said: Guilty of being a religious fan of Blind Date in my younger years, I could not refuse the offer of going on one myself as I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Why not?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; After exchanging a few texts with Josh, we decided to meet at a bar in Tynemouth, for a simple date, but probably a safer idea than taking me bowling. Truthfully, I was expecting it to be a disaster, but shortly after meeting it was clear no fake emergency call from my friends would be needed. A little worried about our seven year age gap I was surprised at how easily FRQYHUVDWLRQ Ă RZHG ZH VKDUHG D similar music taste, a love for travHOOLQJ DQG , ZDV UHOLHYHG WR Ă&#x20AC;QG KH had read all the Harry Potter books. $IWHU Ă&#x20AC;QLVKLQJ RXU SLQWV ZKLFK Josh generously insisted on buying, we went for a stroll to the beach; not quite a hand in hand affair but nice all the same. This was followed by an enjoyable chat over a delicious Indian, where he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dismayed by my failed attempt to get food out of my teeth, but was impressed by my napkin folding skills. I later accepted the offer to go back to his, where we drank wine and watched the latest Inbetweeners episode, before taking a taxi back home.

Josh is a lovely guy and I had a really good evening. However, I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get that spark and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in no hurry to give up a night in Sinners.

Sorry Cilla.

He said: Affectionately named the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;charver routeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, the Metro journey between Monument and Tynemouth provided me with ample opportunity to conclude that I was not looking forward to this. It was clear that, at 26, I was possibly already too old for Lisa; she had called me â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;grandadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in a recent text.

Battling humiliation with alcohol was not going to be an option either; not if I wanted to pass my driving test the next day. Two pints would be my limit, I hoped. Was this even

going to be worth missing the Inbetweeners for?

But as Lisa walked into The Priory, my pessimism walked out. Oh, hello, I thought as we undertook a slightly clumsy greeting. Dark eyes, shiny brown hair and a smile that certainly hit the right spot.

Lisa described herself as a tomboy. The captain of the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team had no hesitation in drinking pints of Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, a practice XVXDOO\ FRQĂ&#x20AC;QHG WR *HRUGLH JLUOV , was impressed. &RQYHUVDWLRQ Ă RZHG YLEUDQWO\ and without any painful hesitation.

Scrutiny of each othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; iPods re-

vealed a very pleasing similarity in musical taste which then gave way to tales of off-the-beaten-track travel as my self-imposed two-pint limit was annoyingly reached.

Following a futile effort at a walk along the dark beach, we ended our time in Tynemouth with an Indian meal. The lure of Cobra pushed me over my two pint limit, as Lisa demonstrated a knack for origami by making me a model of the Sydney Opera House, which I regret leaving behind.

That is my only regret though.

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Since the expiration of Senor Jose and Senora 5RVD¡V YLVDV WKH\ KDYH been replaced by another dynamic agony Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ GXR 0DGDPH and Monsieur.

Dear Madame et Monsieur, I have a dilemma - me and my current boyfriend started off as friends, but during this time he was besotted with a girl who was also in our friendship group. She rejected him several times, which led to our friendship eventually growing into a relationship. $IWHU RXU Ă&#x20AC;UVW IHZ NLVVHV KH DVNHG PH RXW SURSHUO\ DQG VLQFH then we have had a brilliant relationship and do love each other. But, somehow, I still feel LQIHULRU WR WKH JLUO KH XVHG WR OLNH , VHH KHU DV KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW FKRLFH DQG though he has reassured me often HQRXJK , WKLQN KH PLJKW HDVLO\ dump me if she showed interest.

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Alternatively, a few anonymous letters should do it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just remember to alternate between newspapers and magazines. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space for creativity in everything.

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How can I control my jealousy and just let it go?

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is in a madameâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s genes, her veins, her heart. Without it we probably wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care for men at all. To try and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;just let it goâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; would be like expecting those footballers of yours to keep it in their pants. Oh, sweetheart, you have so much to learn, and I am here to give you lesson numero un: love is a game, DQG HYHU\ SOD\HU Ă&#x20AC;JKWV GLUW\ <RX remember your fairytales; polish that poisoned apple, grab that cloak DQG EH UHDG\ WR WDFNOH DQ\ Ă&#x20AC;YH foot nothings that try to stand in your way. Monsieur still believes his AdĂŠlaĂŻde moved to the Alps.

This is a pure case of green-eyed monster. In your eyes, this other girl in your friendship group is nicer, friendlier, and by the sounds of it, a lot hotter than you are. Obviously your man is going to have his eyes on her, as probably most other guys in your group do, but the fact is that she has rejected him â&#x20AC;&#x201C; more than once! It sounds to me like you just need to man up. Even if your man does fancy this girl, she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want him. I feel that you have three options: 1. Dump him and look for someone else; 2. Tell WKH JLUO WKDW \RX ZDQW D Ă&#x20AC;JKW ² ZLQner takes manfriend, or 3. Let them Ă LUW RXWUDJHRXVO\ ZKLOVW \RX FU\ LQ your room. Basically, you need to grow a pair and take control of the situation, otherwise you will probably end up alone, and no one likes a loner.

Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week has come and gone in a frenzy of scandal and sex drives. There is enough gossip to satisfy your late night bonding sesVLRQV ZLWK Ă DWPDWHV IRU WKH ZKROH term and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never felt so close to so many new faces in such a short period of time.

Pale, hungover zombies are strewn across campus and it has become custom to cheer people youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never met upon their deSDUWXUH IURP D UDQGRP¡V Ă DW DW the apparently indiscreet hour of 7am. Mornings are spent recounting who got with who, who pole danced their way into being kicked out of Flares and who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it past midnight.

7KH WHUP KDV QRZ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ started and onto more studious activities (albeit with a few cheeky lunchtime Diesels in commemoration of the past drunken week).

All seems to have moved on. What happens in Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week stays in Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week, right? But what if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t? Maybe you keep â&#x20AC;&#x153;accidentallyâ&#x20AC;? carving out the same route to the Armstrong Building as that cute guy from the next block.

Maybe youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve noticed him giving you a sly once over following the not at all awkward â&#x20AC;&#x153;hiâ&#x20AC;? after he spots you stalking.

This is Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; year, an orgy of bed hopping, where snogging the same person twice in one night is seen as a promising relationship.

Boyfriends (whisper it) are surely off the agenda altogether, but what if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been well past the cooling off period since that manic week and perhaps that sneaky little fumble in the corner of Madisonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is still creeping its way back into your daydreams during lectures. Every time you see this guy, you immediately go into nonchalant mode and laugh off the banter KDLOLQJ IURP \RXU Ă DWPDWHV HYHU\ time the two of you are within a mile of each other. Internally, you savour being reminded of it.

Perhaps being within such a small distance from him is a more common occurrence; perhaps heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit closer to home, say, living in it. Whoever knew choosing the sexiest pair of pyjama bottoms to ORXQJH DURXQG WKH Ă DW FRXOG EH such a dilemma? Every morning is spent pulling your hair ever so loosely out of its bun to achieve the Sleeping Beauty look (the miraculously intact full face of make-up does not at all give away the illusion). The morning tea run has become routine; not out of thoughtfulness, but in the hope of getting a sneaky peak at him in his boxers.

Most Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; romances will siz]OH IRU ZHHNV WKHQ Ă&#x20AC;]]OH E\ &KULVWmas as the initial sparks prove an impossible standard to keep up.

But some will go the distance and it will become part of their own Uni experience. The only question left is if that cute guy is up to the challenge?

THE COURIER Monday October 18 2010

17

Food & Drink Life & Style

food & drink No beans about it, Piccolo coffee is top Emma Balter enjoys a EUHZ DW *UDLQJHU¡V newest coffee hotspot

M

aking our way towards Grainger Market, Unit 78, my housemate and I were quite unsure as to what to expect from the brand new Piccolo Coffee.

After a few uneducated guesses we were brought to a small yet cosy venue nudged between a jeweller and Grainger Fireplaces. Stood behind a single counter exhibiting some tasty-looking sugary goods was a surprisingly young man, looking alert and ready to welcome us.

Entrepreneur James Andrews, 24, had been working in several cafes before he decided to start his own business here in Newcastle. It appears his love for coffee has developed into the mission of â&#x20AC;&#x153;showing people there is more to life than Nescafe and 20oz Starbucksâ&#x20AC;?.

I was introduced to the enterprise with a shot of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kickerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; blend

from Hasbean, and what a kicker it was! Stronger than any other coffee to have passed my lips, its fruity yet unexpectedly sour taste gave shame WR WKH EODQG EUHZ \RX Ă&#x20AC; QG LQ DQ\ ordinary chain. James uses different brewing technique called Aeropress, which he much prefers to the traditional cafetiere as it ensures a much purer and fresher taste.

Available to accompany any coffee were a very reasonably priced selection of treats, currently from Stacie Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beehive Bakery. I would especially recommend the cupcakes as the icing I eagerly bit into was, truthfully, out of this world. Other goodies included chocolate brownies and some interesting-looking peanut butter and jelly bars, all for under ÂŁ2.

As I devoured my cupcake, I asked James what his hopes were for the future of Piccolo. He laughed and admitted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really thought about it!â&#x20AC;? He explained that his aim for the meantime was to spread the name by introducing good quality coffee to his customers, and hopefully once he gets a steady clientele move Piccolo to a bigger place, giving space for a few well needed ta-

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bles and chairs.

James is also hoping to get feedback from his customers and change his range of goods regularly according to what people liked and

disliked. He has set up a Twitter page and website for this purpose (http://twitter.com/piccolocoffee and www.piccolocoffee.wordpress. com) and welcomes opinions given

directly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;over the counterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. So if you are a coffee lover or just someone looking for a late afternoon treat, you are strongly advised to check out this atypical cafe experience!

$YDQWL¡V Jesmond

Brentwood Avenue shops, it can be part of the area that is often missed by those who dare not cross over to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;other sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the metro.

For the brave few it is a worthwhile decision, described as the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden gem. Why miss out on Avantiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique approach to student dining, where the term â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;happyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is genuinely met, from the service offered by the staff, to the way your stomach will feel after three belt-busting platefuls?

The extensive menu has something for pizza and pasta lovers alike, with almost 30 main dishes available on the Happy Hour menu, and a selection of their most popular starters and desserts. At a mere ÂŁ7.90 for three courses, it is impossible to resist this charming little restaurant.

Their specialist rustic dishes will H[FLWH WKH WDVWH EXGV RI WKH Ă&#x20AC; QHVW restaurateurs, including soft calamari rings, crispy potato skins and a creamy carbonara to die for.

Only mildly disappointed by what appeared to be wafer thin ham VOLFHV LQ D SRVK SL]]D LW LV GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW to fault the food on either taste or choice.

Avantiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also take great pride in their selection of drinks, including a wide range of wines and Italian beers, the perfect accompaniment

to any meal served.

Traditional Italian music sets the ambience of the restaurant, something that can be enjoyed between the hustle and bustle of orders being taken, and dishes being served.

The walls are scattered with picWXUHV RI ,WDO\¡V Ă&#x20AC; QHVW IURP SRVWHUV of Goodfellows, to portraits of the Mona Lisa, to photographs of Frank Sinatra and drawings of Rocky Balboa.

Each table is expertly decorated with a candle centerpiece, which produces the main bulk of the lighting in Avantiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, other than the twinkling fairy lights arranged around the window. Still unsure as to whether they are trying to cut costs on their electricity bill, or create a romantic mood setting, it is impossible to escape the essence of Italy oozing throughout the venue.

The tables in the restaurant are so close together that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be liable for the gossiping that will follow after your trip. A prime spot if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fan of Newcastle Overheard or general eavesdropping, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the most ideal place for an intimate conversation, but whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to tell the middle aged couple discussing their late night bedroom antics sitting uncomfortably close by?

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52-54 Brentwood Ave Tel: 0191 2814240 E-mail: info@avantinewcastle.co.uk Jesmond is arguably the Naples of the North East, with eatery after eatery specialising in authentic Italian cuisine. Every trip taken down Osborne Road is accompanied with the smell of freshly baked garlic bread and the sight of about 20 reasonably priced Happy Hour menus even Mamma Mia would be proud off.

However, student life would not be complete if you ignored the array of places available for you and your stomach away from the bright lights of Jesmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s party hotspot.

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Tesco Value Beans in Tomato Sauce, 29p What a false economy, just like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d expect. Half the tin was awash with revolting watery sauce whilst all of the hard little beans had sunk to the bottom. One disgruntled taste-tester compared the Ă DYRXU WR D PDQ ZLWK %2 \RX¡UH better off going hungry.

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5/10

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7/10

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9/10

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THE COURIER Monday October 18 2010

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How do boys rate your style

Fashion

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Fashion Editor Lauren Girling - courier.fashion@ncl.ac.uk

Campus Fashion Fashion Editor Lauren Girling investigates the style that makes Newcastle students stand out It is easy for returning students to pin-point new people on campus.

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by their apprehensive expressions or their bleary-eyed gaze from too much partying, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an aura around freshers that denotes a sense of unfamiliarity. A part of this notion comes from the clothes they wear. As a fresher myself last year, I remember belonging to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;dress to impressâ&#x20AC;? pack, meticulously SLFNLQJ RXW HDFK RXWĂ&#x20AC; W HYHU\ PRUQ ing, ensuring I had perfect hair and make-up too to complete my look and more often than not, chose some modest heels as my footwear of choice. However, I would meet my FRXUVH PDWHV EHIRUH D OHFWXUH WR Ă&#x20AC; QG that they had literally just rolled out of bed, often adorned in last nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s makeup. Shocked by this prospect, it soon became apparent to me that how my peers were dressing was the norm rather than my attempted polish and gloss. This seems to be the case no matter what year one looks at. I am not for a moment saying that in general, students are scruffy as this is far from the case.

The cult of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;college wearâ&#x20AC;? bears testament to abolishing the stereotype of â&#x20AC;&#x153;scruffyâ&#x20AC;? students, even the worst offenders of hangover-chic are coveting designer jumpers and WKH Ă&#x20AC; QHVW ,WDOLDQ OHDWKHU ERRWV However, my thought is that ultimately, students are at university to study for a degree with the occasional night out thrown in for good measure, so in reality, what you look like to your peers in lectures and around campus isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t generally spoke about as people would rather focus on whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on a night out rather than a 9 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock lecture.

However, my crusade as your Fashion Editor is to turn this around! I feel that we need to start talking about fashion on a day-today basis because there are so many XQGLVFRYHUHG RXWĂ&#x20AC; WV RI SXUH JHQLXV that I see each day, not to mention the plethora of designer handbags and accessories that Newcastle students appear to keep as their comSDQLRQV ,W LV DPD]LQJ WR Ă&#x20AC; QG WKDW there is such a buzz about fashion at a â&#x20AC;&#x153;redbrickâ&#x20AC;? University that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run a Design course but this is only scratching the surface! There have been an incredible numbr of students wanting to get involved as the The Courier has a standalone fashion VHFWLRQ IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW WLPH 6R LI \RX would like to discover more about our about our uncelebrated fashionistas, (and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guys too!) then Courier Fashion will provide you with the sartorial treat that we students are in desperate need of!

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Second year Lucy Shaverin LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC; HV FRYHWHG FDPSXV WUHQGV When asked â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what is campus fashion to me?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, I immediately thought of the obligatory uniform of Uggs and a gilet that seems to have taken over our university recently. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but feel that instead of making a statement about our generation and not being afraid to be different, we have become like one big student clichĂŠ! But, as I walked around campus, I felt a sudden pang of guilt at my early prejudice and fashion snobbery. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but be impressed at the attire I was seeing on an early Monday morning. It seems, at last all is not lost! For whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a subtle brogue or a pair of bright pink Doc Martins, a whisper of faux-fur around a tweed jacket or some rather risquĂŠ double denim, the students of Newcastle University are offering up a great alternative. Whilst Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve noticed many of us favour subtlety, with a small nod to a trend making it look effortless, every now and then, as I walk past the library or past the Herschel Building, I spot the most outraJHRXVO\ EULOOLDQW RXWĂ&#x20AC; W 7KH\ VWDQG out, not like a sore thumb but rather impeccably styled, refreshingly dif-

ferent and daringly imaginative whilst on campus. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but be impressed with their attitude to styling as I stand there in awe on the pavement. It would seem that for most of these fashionistas, standing out on campus is this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musthave. But who can blame them for this streak of narcissism when it is

â&#x20AC;&#x153;...whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with a subtle EURJXH RU D SDLU RI EULJKW SLQN 'RF 0DUWLQV WKH VWX GHQWV RI 1HZFDVWOH 8QLYHU VLW\ DUH RIIHULQJ XS D JUHDW alternativeâ&#x20AC;? their originality, their uniqueness of style and their daring that breathes life into our campus on a daily basis, making it all the more eclectic and exciting. So, as I walk around passLQJ WKH LPDJLQDWLYHO\ VW\OHG RXWĂ&#x20AC; WV adorned by my peers this autumn, I Ă&#x20AC; QDOO\ IHHO LQVSLUHG DQG SURXG B. CARLIN

Third year fashionista Tess Stam H[SORUHV IUHVKHUV IDX[ SDV When you think of students, do you think of slobs? With undergraduates Ă RRGLQJ LQ IURP DOO RYHU WKH FRXQ try and beyond, Newcastle UniverVLW\ ZHOFRPHV D JUHDW YDULHW\ RI Ă&#x20AC; UVW years. But when it comes to fashion,

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the categorising begins... Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some that are so tired they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the effort at all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; literal bed hair and pyjama bottoms with Ugg boots. Then there are those that care enough about fashion to plan their RXWĂ&#x20AC; WV GHVSLWH ODVW QLJKW¡V YRGND Fresher trends this year include the rock chick look (lots of leather and ERRWV DQG RXWĂ&#x20AC; WV ZLWK D PRUH JODP orous appeal (fur coats and perfectly applied makeup). You wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t guess that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been in Sinners until closing time the night before!

Students are, of course, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;layeringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kings and queens which is not only always on trend but also extremely FRQYHQLHQW ZKHQ Ă LQJLQJ RQ FORWKHV VWUHZQ DFURVV WKH Ă RRU +RZHYHU ,¡G VD\ WKH QXPEHU RI Ă&#x20AC; UVW \HDU JLUOV and boys turning up to University in catwalk ready attire are few and far between. As they lead such wild lifestyles, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more likely to spot a queasy teen in their newly acquired snugly Newcastle University hoody. Now thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laid back utility chic in practice!

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Fashion Trends

My fashionable life: Fashion Week

A. FLYNN Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;NEILL

Ever wondered what an internship in fashion is really like? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not all glitz and glamour as our resident Glamour Girl Ă&#x20AC; QGV DV VKH ZRUNV DV DQ intern at London Fashion Week

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t was a regular Monday morning when I got the call, well, the email to be precise.

I had been successful in my application and was going to work at London Fashion Week.

Panic. My Induction day and training was on the Thursday and then I would be required to attend on Friday until the following Wednesday.

Funnily enough, I had no chauffeur to get me to the Capital City right away or any 5 star hotels offering me free accommodation.

But luckily, with my amazing connections, I was able to stay in a very upmarket apartment free of charge and my not quite as showbiz Rail Card came in handy. I just had to close my eyes and pretend I was travelling First Class all the way.

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t walk home without getting lost, so I was slightly apprehensive about the expedition I had ahead of me, especially the confusing tube journeys. Covent Garden please sir?

I arrived an hour early looking totally A list celeb. Blisters on my feet from trying to look like a socialite in my on trend high heeled clogs, sore hands from dragging my suitcases around that held a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supply of RXWĂ&#x20AC; WV DQG VPXGJHG PDNH XS IURP WKH KRUULĂ&#x20AC; FDOO\ EXV\ WXEH FDUULDJH (â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a customer reminder: there are eight carriages on this train, that is eight carriages not oneâ&#x20AC;? joked the driver).

As you can imagine I looked a treat.

There was a slight misunderstanding at the entrance to the venue as my identity was questioned but it was obviously just a mistake. The team seemed lovely and not half as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;intimidating fashionistaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as myself

Culture Editor: Alice

so I had nothing to worry about.

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When it was my turn to interview the stars, a certain brunette underwear model wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t best pleased by the interruption and refused to have her picture taken until her make-up had been applied. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to agree with the girl, it was reassuring to say the least that she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have perfect skin.

After a very high calibre show (I graced the front row of course), I grabbed a second with the extremely famous, pregnant singer and slightly camp radio presenter. They gushed about the show and were very polite by pretending to know who I was.

I made an extra effort on Wednesday with my faux fur coat and camel coloured wedges. Nothing to do with the fact it was Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day and I was backstage with a hundred hunky male models. It was awfully hard to concentrate on my show reviews when they were whipping WKHLU RXWĂ&#x20AC; WV RII EHIRUH P\ YHU\ H\HV but I kept my cool of course.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure if I can say the same for the after-parties I attended. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a girl to do when chart topping artists and supermodels are sauntering around in VIP? I kept my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Fashion Scout Special Guestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wristband on for much longer than necessary but I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite ready to face my everyday life just yet. At least I could get some sleep.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to next season, Fashion Week and the trends that are in store that us mere mortals are yet to discover!

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Fur Coats

Sheepskin, Mink, short, long and gillets too â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as long as its fur itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot! There are some amazing vintage and high street gems.

whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Overpricedâ&#x20AC;&#x153;College Wearâ&#x20AC;?

We all know which brands they are! As Newcastle students itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost expected of us. Whilst the joggers and hoodies are oh so comfy do we really have to conform? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never see a fashionista like Carrie in head to toe Jack Wills now would you?

Aviator Jackets

Double Prints

A little less bulky than fur but with all the important warmth and luxury to help you face the northern winter chill. Sexy, comfy and oh so cool

/HRSDUG SULQW Ă RUDO DQG EXV\ SDWWHUQV are everywhere you lookâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; but two at once is a big no no! Keep it simple, wear one at a time. Remember, less is more!

Knitted Winter Woolies

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Cropped tops

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting chilly ladies! Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s put them away for the summer & start layering up!

by Phillipa Walker

THE COURIER Monday October 18 2010

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Over To Him...

In debates over new trends so often it’s the boy’s opinion that remains a mystery. This week we scoured the campus for boys’ opinions on one of this autumn’s hot trends: faux fur coats

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Freshersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cultural survival guide The Arts team have canvassed Newcastle to bring together the places you have to check out during your time at university C.DAVISON

Hyena Comedy Club

Northern Stage

If each drunken night out in the Toon is becoming suspiciously like the last, why not ditch the pub and head for the Hyena Comedy Club, where you can take in the best of Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy scene with a pint if you want!

Having already featured big names such as Eddie Izzard and Jo Brand your eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment is sure to leave you in stitches.

Ideally situated in the heart of the city, the club is the only purposebuilt comedy venue in Newcastle.

You can spend your evening enjoying a mix of well-known and homegrown comedy acts, with live music kicking in later in the night.

Whilst building a steady reputation as one of the best comedy clubs in the North East, the venue has in recent years become the hub of the week-long Newcastle Comedy Festival (March 1-7) which features a wide and diverse range of acts.

With a jam-packed autumn schedule, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on a chance to experience â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best one night standâ&#x20AC;? around.

Situated just opposite the Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union, the Northern Stage is the largest producing theatre company in the North East and is regarded as one of the top theatres of its kind in the UK. It hosts various local, national and international performances as well as productions by the company based within the theatre itself.

There is a variety of performance styles on offer, with something to suit everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tastes.

From plays, musicals and dance to physical theatre and cabaret style performances as well as live music, \RX VKRXOG EH VXUH WR Ă&#x20AC; QG VRPH thing for you.

The theatre stages traditional productions as well as new material and describes itself as having â&#x20AC;&#x153;built a reputation for fresh and relevant productions of modern classics that attract audiences of all agesâ&#x20AC;?.

Alongside this they regularly host work by world renowned companies such as DV8 Physical Theatre, The Opera Group and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

2010 marks the theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40th birthday, meaning that for the rest of the year there will be a whole range of special performances, projects, exhibitions and events to get involved with.

Katie McCraith Great North Museum Sitting next to the University campus and across the road from the Hancock, the Great North Museum is perfectly situated to offer an escape from both the stress of lectures and the unpredictable northern weather.

The museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many historical exhibits include a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, Ancient Egyptian mummies and a renowned planetarium experience.

It also boasts an extensive collection of artefacts from Ancient Greece and an abundance of natural history, including living exhibits. $ORQJVLGH WKH SHUPDQHQW Ă&#x20AC; [WXUHV the museum puts on temporary exhibitions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the current one focuses on the Great North Run, showcasLQJ D PL[WXUH RI Ă&#x20AC; OPV SDLQWLQJV FH lebrity memorabilia and interactive displays.

It is a celebration of the eclectic range of people who take part in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular half-marathon, from professional athletes to charity volunteers.

With a startling array of contemporary and historical exhibitions on offer at absolutely no cost, the Great North Museum is the perfect place to add a touch of culture to your student lifestyle without maxing out your overdraft.

For more information, go to: www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum/ Rosie Tallant

For more information visit: www.northernstage.co.uk/ Laura Holmes Laing Gallery

Eat your arts out: Newcastle boasts a huge range of cultural venues including the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art on the Quayside

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art Found on the south bank of the River Tyne in Gateshead, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art houses a refreshing and dynamic array of contemporary art work.

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It hosts an array of events throughout the year which cater for all tastes, from the Royal Shakespeare Company, to contemporary dance shows, comedy, musicals and even an Opera North season.

Located in the city centre, the theatrical monument has played host to famous names including Orson

visitor experiences.

Current exhibitions include work from the German artist Dirk Bell, who presents the turmoil between freedom and love via animation and sculpture.

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level of the BALTIC. 2Q WKH WRS Ă RRU RI WKH JDOOHU\ LV the observation platform, with huge glass windows providing unparalleled views over the river of its many bridges and the cityscape of Newcastle.

Welles and Charlton Heston, and most recently Sir Ian McKellen, who during his stint in Waiting for Godot, described the Theatre Royal as his favourite in the country.

Productions lined up until the end of the year are diverse in content and nature, including theatrical productions of Morse; a murder mystery, The Merry Widow, Enron and The Turn of the Screw.

The theatre also hosts dance shows such as the award-winning Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, ballet productions

and of course, the annual Christmas panto!

So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re after a night of culture, and something a bit different, get yourself down to the Theatre Royal and enjoy!

Students can claim free theatre tickets through the A Night Less Ordinary Scheme.

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Find out more at: www.anightlessordinary.org.uk Jemima Carvill

When visiting the Laing you are reminded of Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national galleries. Despite its small size, it contains an extensive range of European classical and modern painting, exempliĂ&#x20AC; HG E\ NH\ ZRUNV E\ 7XUQHU %ODNH and the Pre-Raphaelite painters.

However, the Laing also has strong links with the northâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial past, VRPHWKLQJ ZKLFK LV H[HPSOLĂ&#x20AC; HG E\ its current Northern Spirit exhibition, which includes work by local artists from the past century, notably painters Graham Sutherland and John Piper.

A small contemporary exhibition space is currently exhibiting an instal lation sculpture by Michael Dean in response to David Bombergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunset (1946), as well as paintings and drawings by recent Northumbria University graduate Laura Lancaster.

The Laing is situated opposite Newcastle City Library and next to Liquid nightclub. It has free admission, a cafe, and shop supplying a good range of reasonably priced books, posters, and art materials.

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arts interview

Vegetable Stew Joe Barton speaks to the comedian Stewart Lee about shows, students and hate campaigns The poster for Stewart Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current tour, Vegetable Stew, features a quote from The Sun declaring him as â&#x20AC;&#x153;about as funny as bubonic plagueâ&#x20AC;?.

Not â&#x20AC;&#x153;as funnyâ&#x20AC;?, mind, but â&#x20AC;&#x153;about as funnyâ&#x20AC;?; the reviewer apparently so disturbed by what they had seen WKDW WKH\ ZHUH LQ QR Ă&#x20AC;W VWDWH WR HYHQ commit to a simile.

Over the phone, however, Lee assures me that displaying the Sun quote isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an elitist badge of honour, but a warning that people expecting â&#x20AC;&#x153;90 minutes of jokes should go somewhere else; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to be disappointedâ&#x20AC;?.

Nevertheless, Lee is exactly what The Sun isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t; an unapologetically intellectual antidote to the conveyor belt of comics that litter primetime panel shows.

Honing his craft as a comedian in the 1990s writing material for Chris Morris, Steve Coogan and the Mighty Boosh, as well as presenting Fist of Fun with long time collaborator Richard Herring, Lee is now one of the most respected stand-ups on the circuit.

Whilst his current show is still only a work-in-progress, he explains why Newcastle made the list of testing grounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On other tours, I usually write a show thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about an hour and a half long, but this one is a bit different because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work towards a series WKDW ,¡P Ă&#x20AC;OPLQJ LQ -DQXDU\ VR LW¡OO be as badly constructed as the show of any other comedian youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go and see.

Because of that, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only playing places where people like me, and there are only eighteen of those places in Britain. One of those places is Newcastle.â&#x20AC;?

Whilst Lee delivers this last line with a Mutley-esque chuckle, it hints at the wounds of a man whose previous work has been misunderstood on a massive scale.

A co-writer of the award-winning West End musical Jerry Springer: The Opera, in 2005 Lee became the target of a hate campaign from the Christian right that attempted to have both him and his co-creators prosecuted for blasphemy, only to see the case dismissed by a Magistratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Court on the grounds that, as Lee himself put it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t 1508â&#x20AC;?.

After moral panic shattered Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances of becoming a millionaire, he has concentrated on catering to a modest-but-loyal audience, inspired by the approach of perennial postpunkers, The Fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the main inspirations to me about The Fall was that, when I came back to comedy in 2004 after four years off the job, [Fall vocalist] Mark E. Smith had managed to cut their touring overheads to the point ZKHUH LW¡V DFWXDOO\ Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ YLDEOH to be them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have 5000 fans, and they only give you ten pounds a year, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a living, but not if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve then got two agents on top of that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At that time I was approaching 40, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been attached to a lot of things that could have been hits and never played out, so I thought, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;well, Mark E Smith keeps on going, DQG -RKQ +HJOH\ NHHSV RQ JRLQJ¡ â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do it by going back every 18 months with a new show thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better than the last one, and, at the risk of being pretentious, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being an artist, not an entertainer.â&#x20AC;?

Lee is certainly keeping his fans VDWLVĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ DGGLWLRQ WR Vegetable Stew, he recently released How I Escaped My Certain Fate: The Life and Deaths of a Stand-Up Comedian, an exhaustive and hilarious analysis of transcripts from his own stand-up VKRZV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW FRPHG\ ERRN HYHU to be released by the prestigious Faber and Faber publishing house), as well as a live DVD recording of his 2009 tour, If You Prefer A Milder Comedian, Please Ask For One. And to think, this unforgiving and LQFUHDVLQJO\ Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ XQMXVWLĂ&#x20AC;DEOH journey in comedy began during Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s days in the Oxford University Revue.

5HĂ HFWLQJ RQ KLV H[SHULHQFHV KH admits he was lucky to be a student in the 1980s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, what kind of student could afford to go to Edinburgh to perform a loss-making show? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because bizarrely, back then we had no money, so it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter, whereas now youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got debt which is worse than nothing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern kids are more conservative than us, but of course they are, because the idea that education or art was an end in itself has been lost, because the ideological push behind

Stewart Lee has just toured Newcastle as part of his sell-out stand-up tour Vegetable Stew, testing out material for his BBC2 show.

whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happened economically is that you have to be productive and useful members of society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In 1989, I remember a news piece on the telly where Mrs Thatcher was at an Oxford college and she said â&#x20AC;&#x153;what are you studying?â&#x20AC;?, and the

student said â&#x20AC;&#x153;ancient Norse literatureâ&#x20AC;?, and Thatcher replied, â&#x20AC;&#x153;what a luxuryâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be good, how usefulâ&#x20AC;?, and the implication now is that things that make us better people, mentally or emotionally,

are luxuries because they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be TXDQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG Ă&#x20AC;QDQFLDOO\ â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been to college could afford to waste their life like I did now!â&#x20AC;?

tional audience of millions.

Alvin Ailey, born in 1931, went on to revolutionise modern dance with his characteristic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lack of restraintâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; choreography, letting his dancers express their own personal style within his work.

Ailey had been frustrated with the lack of opportunities for black dancers, and with the style of 1950s Broadway.

What resulted was the foundation of a company that is committed to being multi-racial, and has been la-

belled as Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cultural Ambassador to the Worldâ&#x20AC;?.

The performance at the Theatre Royal will consist of four works by the company; In/Side by Robert Battle, a male solo to Nina Simoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wild is the Wind; Suite Otis by George Faison, a playful and sexy battle of the sexes to Otis Reading, and Dancing Spirit by Robert K.Brown, a combination of Cuban, Brazilian and U.S. movement.

Finally, the company will perform Revelations by Alvin Ailey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the in-

ternationally renowned classic in African American cultural heritage, seen by an estimated 23 million people worldwide. This dancing spectacular promises to combine groundbreaking choreography, a fantastic musical backdrop, and talent including Renee Robinson who has danced with the company for 29 years.

The anniversary promises to be an October night out that will leave you breathless.

If You Prefer a Milder Comedian, Please

dance

Just Dance Lucy Hadley on a show of epic proportions From 22-23 October, Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Royal will be playing host to one of the most groundbreaking and successful dance companies around.

The Alvin Ailey Dance Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

international 50th Anniversary tour ZLOO FRPH WR D Ă&#x20AC;QDOH LQ WKH 1RUWK East, and is sure to be a dance spectacle not to be missed.

A fusion of modern dance, ballet and jazz, set to a soundtrack of gospel, blues and popular music, this performance guarantees to be a genuine soul-stirrer as the winter draws in.

The company, founded in 1958, have gone on to produce more than 200 works by 70 choreographers, which have been seen by an interna-

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film Culture Editor: Alice Vincent - courier.culture@ncl.ac.uk

Exclusive interview with I TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Film Editor: Adam Williams- courier.culture-film@ncl.ac.uk agony uncle Jeremy Kyle > TV & Radio, page 44

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in cinemas :DOO 6WUHHW 0RQH\ 1HYHU 6OHHSV Director: Oliver Stone Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Josh Brolin, Carey Mulligan, Frank Langella 5XQWLPH PLQV

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some of the plot devices could be D OLWWOH GLIĂ&#x20AC; FXOW WR IROORZ FORDNHG in the language of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;derivativesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;speculatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;toxic debtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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Although there are some genuinely funny and moving moments, they are few and far between in the mediocre script, which uses

predictable caricatures of single people in their 30s (a promiscuous man only interested in sport, and a controlling woman desperate to start a family of her own).

However, the chemistry between Duhamel and Heigl works well, with his comedic timing saving numerous scenes. You are left with the feeling that each character could have been explored a little more; this could possibly be down to the director Greg Berlanti whose body of work follows a similar pedigree of Heiglâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - writing and producing mainly for TV, inevitably limiting the outcome due to his lack of experience.

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Again) to recreate Ben Sherwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tale The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud. The story revolves around an elite student sailor, Charlie (Efron), with a scholarship to Stanford University. However the sudden death of his younger brother Sam (Tahan) puts his prospective future on hold.

Consumed with grief and unable to cope, Charlie deludes himself into believing his brother is still alive, and pledges to meet him every day at sunset, in order to keep a promise made long before the accident.

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blessing. Ultimately he is forced to choose between clinging on to his younger brother, or following the girl he fell in love with.

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Culture Music

music Cosmic Ballroom Stowell Street, NE1 4XQ

For all you DnB and Dub types there is only one club so dedicated, so improbable and so undeniably Skins as this. Found hidden away in Chinatown (which amounts to a single street with a lot of Chinese restaurants on it), it holds the bassline of the city within. Student nights take place on Tuesdays and have recently hosted artists such as Toddla T, Danny Byrd and Sub Focus. Not the most salubrious of clubs by any margin but its heart is dedicated to spine crumbling bass and the infamous â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. www.facebook.com/cosmicballroom Max Beavis

Your Musical City

Dancing, buying, watching, performing: Your guide to Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hidden musical secrets.

The Cluny

36 Lime Street, Ouseburn 1( 34 Yes, it may well be somewhere out in Ouseburn, (donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry freshers, buses do venture that far) but The Cluny still remains Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most vital music destination. Dark, noisy, gloriously sweaty and as intimate as you could ever want a venue to be, it ticks all the imaginary boxes on your imaginary list.

Oh, and if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just expecting to see countless breaking artists doing the rounds here - Everything Everything and Pulled Apart

By Horses to name but two â&#x20AC;&#x201C; think again; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a few of the established elite hidden amongst the listings as well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in November, catch Edwyn Collins and Dr Feelgood. www.thecluny.com Christopher Scott

World Headquarters

&XUWLV 0D\Ă&#x20AC;HOG +RXVH &DUOLRO Square,NE1 6UF Lovingly known as WHQ or even â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Worldiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, this quirky little club promotes tolerance and human rights while serving up Red Stripe.

Away from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main strip of clubs and bars, WHQ really is a hidden gem and therefore an ideal place to hit on the weekend. On Fridays, expect samples of Martin Luther King between different tracks, and an eclectic mix of soul, funk, reggae - anything you can have a good boogie to. Downstairs is the perfect place for intimate DJ sets as WHQ hosts big names such as Mark Ronson who is scheduled to play in the upcoming weeks. www.welovewhq.com Kerry Lagan

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Ah, the Head Of Steam. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be fooled by the fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been built into an appalling concrete PRQVWURVLW\ WKDW XVHG WR EH RIĂ&#x20AC;FH blocks full of depressed people, this place is a gem. Upstairs youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Ă&#x20AC;QG D URRP UDPPHG ZLWK EHDUGHG men staring mournfully into their pints of award winning ale, jolly people in woolly jumpers, trendy looking music lovers and a host of other fascinating characters mingling with students. Downstairs is where many young Newcastle acts will cut their teeth with up and coming bands from across the country. Look out for Yuck this Tuesday and the fabulous Meursault coming later this month.

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Digital & The Other Rooms

Times Square, Next to the Centre for Life. NE1 4EP Digital is one of the biggest clubs in Newcastle and is always worth considering on a night out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open all week too, so provides a safe haven during the weekend when going out can be a bit trickier. The most popular nights are Mondays (Born in the Eighties) and Thursdays (Stone Love). Keep your eyes open for Zap and Turbulence nights, as they tend to be very popular with students. Digitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neighbour, The Other Rooms, often opens its doors into Digital itself providing alternative music to that of the main area. The club also hosts live music and last year saw acts such as Marina & the Diamonds, Miike Snow, Ellie Goulding and many more perform.

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RPM Music

2OG *HRUJH <DUG 1( (= Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve eulogised about RPM Records in these pages before, but since theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still the best record shop in town, why not do so again? For those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been, expect WR Ă&#x20AC;QG D GLYHUVH DQG ZHOO VWRFNHG range (quite often with a few tasty bargains lingering around) and exceptionally friendly service. RPMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superb events, and special days, such as their Oktoberfest celebration on the 24th with DJs, special offers and food, are simply the ultra-sweet icing. Support your local record shop, people. www.rpmmusiconline.com Mark Corcoran-Lettice

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Beatdown Records

19a Ridley Place, NE1 8JN &ODUHQGRQ +RXVH %DVHPHQW %HZLFN 6WUHHW 1( (( From the iconic Sage to the mainstream Digital and alternative Cluny, Newcastle offers a dazzling array of music scenes to enjoy.

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Instead there are four spacious, well-equipped rooms and staff that genuinely enjoy their work. Pauline Murray, the singer of Durham punk band, Penetration, runs Polestar and the studioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local credentials donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there. MaxĂŻmo Park recorded some of their singles here, so it may only be a matter of time before you release a double platinum records.

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TheCut

6W 1LFKRODV 6WUHHW 1( 5( While it only opened a year ago, TheCut has quickly become the place to be seen in Newcastle. Best known for hosting long running and much loved indie night Connection on a Monday and its hipper-thanWKRX Ă DJVKLS QLJKW 'UDJQHW RQ D 6DWXUGD\ LWV LQWLPDWH FRQĂ&#x20AC;QHV DOVR host popular dubstep night Zoo on a Thursday and other occasional events. While its urban decay-chic design (think the Derelicte part of Zoolanderâ&#x20AC;Ś) may not be to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unlike any other club in the city, and with two of Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main alternative nights under its wing, TheCut looks set to stay. www.whatisthecut.com Mark Corcoran-Lettice

The Sage

6W 0DU\¡V 6TXDUH *DWHVKHDG 4XD\V 1( -5 The silver wavelike building in the north of Gateshead looks just as impressive as most great music venues do, but the Sage is not your usual concert hall. Hosting various kinds of highly anticipated events that range from mainly classical music to folk and indie is only one of its purposes; as an education centre for music, the Sage does also offer a variety of workshops and programmes for all ages and ability stages. Upcoming performances in the near future include the Classic FM Concert Series with the Northern Sinfonia orchestra and big names like Bryan Adams and The Drifters.

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Around 540 independent record shops in the U.K. have shut in the past 4 years but luckily shops such as Beatdown Records means that there are still alternatives to the high-street. Split between two shops on opposite sides of town, Beatdown Recordsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; strength lies in itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; variety. Stocking 50 years worth of popular music, from the Beatles through to Bloc Party means that there is plenty to interest you (and your dad). But if your taste is a little more eclectic thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the opportunity to pick up all things anti-social and avant-garde, from Henry Flynt to Burzum. With one shop dedicated to dance music, it is an excellent source for cutting edge Techno, UK Funky and whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still credible of the Dubstep craze.

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Music Culture Music Editors: Polly Randall & Joe Skrebels - courier.culture-arts@ncl.ac.uk

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Monday

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Culture Music

music the top 5

albums Tinie Tempah

1. Cee-Lo Green â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F*** You! Youtube - Live on Jools Holland

Disc-Overy

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweary, potential â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hey Ya!â&#x20AC;&#x2122;-style mega-hit has just hit number one in the charts, so what better way to celebrate than watch the man himself in a pink suit, with an all-girl backing band on Jools Holland?

Due to Tinie Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chart success and media hype, I had high expectations for his debut album DiscOvery HVSHFLDOO\ DV KLV Ă&#x20AC; UVW QXPEHU one was announced the day after a fantastic gig at our very own Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Union.

The album consists of numerous collaborations with well-known and underground artists that allow each song to have a different tone; however, the few songs sung by Tinie Tempah alone are repetitive and very hard to distinguish between.

The album features some of Tinie Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s established hits that have all done well in the charts and set a precedent for the rest of the album. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wondermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a collaboration with Ellie Goulding, a subtler song than some of his other hits like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pass Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Friskyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; combining Gouldingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s folk style vocals and Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fast paced rhythm. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miami 2 Ibizaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a song remixed E\ 6ZHGLVK +RXVH 0DĂ&#x20AC; D WDNHV Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hip-hop and gives it a distinctive club vibe, a new take on a club hit which makes it fantastic for both the radio and a good night

RXW Âś/HW *R¡ IHDWXULQJ (PHOL 6DQGĹ&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Invincibleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; featuring Kelly Rowland are both similar collaborations, with the female vocals in the chorus complimenting Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clever and witty lyrics throughout the verses. This creates an easy to dance to song that shows off Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique style, one that has led to his rapid rise in fame within the music industry.

Disc-Overy demonstrates brilliantly why lesser known styles, artists and sounds are becoming increasingly salient to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most listened to music. The lyrics are cleverly written combining humour with a sense of reality that reveals more about Tinie Tempahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Although a few of the lesser known, album-based tracks arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly inspiring or distinctive, the result of the overDOO DOEXP LV GHĂ&#x20AC; QLWHO\ ZRUWK D OLVWHQ as it provides an original take on the increasingly popular hip-hop/pop combination.

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2. The Saturdays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Higher New Single This new single from the latest group of machine-made pop vixens to hit the charts is destined for a club near you. Chock-full of pop synths, autotune and a terrifyingly catchy chorus, prepare for endless Radio 1 airplay.

3. Jack Johnson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; At Or With Me Youtube â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Music Video If you like the quintessential surfpop troubadour, this song is more of what you want, upbeat, airy melodies designed to sway to. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, then you can watch Andy Samberg of the Lonely Island punch him repeatedly in the face. Winwin.

Jimmy Eat World belong to that genre of pop-punk bands known for incessantly ploughing out nasal, non-descript, sickly love ballads.

Look on Spotify; the bands likened to them range from Foo Fighters to Fall Out Boy. The interesting thing about Jimmy is that this is actually an unfair comparison.

New album Invented is a surprising listen in that it ticks all the boxes Jimmy Eat World fans look for; powerful guitar driven songs, such as the opener â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Heart is Hard to Findâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, interspersed with the odd slower ballad with emphasis on the lyrics, such as the title track.

Yet instead of being a passive listen, this album is actually quite engaging. They havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lost their trademark sound - characterised by Jim Adkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; powerful voice, seemingly made for singing emotional songs - yet unlike their previous album Chase this Light, which was relatively poorly received, Invented is a return to form.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re new to Jimmy Eat World, this album is highly recommended.

However, although an impressive album, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing here that truly compares to their earlier albums, Futures or the self titled Jimmy Eat World, which remain, in this writerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RSLQLRQ -LPP\¡V Ă&#x20AC; QHVW ZRUN WR date.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing we can rely on in the music industry: the older Neil Young gets, the more inscrutable, topically intangible and wearisome his records will become. Describing his new studio album, Le Noise, as â&#x20AC;&#x153;folk-metalâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hardly renowned for being the greatest bed-partners in music â&#x20AC;&#x201C; didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really make any of us hold out much hope for any change there soon too.

But then Le Noise revives a side of Neil Young we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard for quite a long time. The entire record is loud and heavy and immediate, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an endearing edginess to Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tremolo guitars that at one moment channels the spirit of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Rust Never Sleepsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Everybody Knows This Is Nowhereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, and the next sounds completely raw and fresh.

The entire recordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poignantly honest, and although Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spectral vocals often dissolve into producer Daniel Lanoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dense sonic landscape, the overriding, brooding pulse never dissipates. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because of this, that the two acoustic tracks, although sonically not as rich as the rest, are just as potent. This is, after all, an album deeply autobiographical and introspective - his despair is borne from the death of two of his close friends â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this sentiment that remains intact throughout.

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7KH DOEXP WKHUHIRUH UHĂ HFWV KLV newly creative surge in a collection of lovely and multi-layered tracks.

While â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Too Many Miraclesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; carries a sense a triumph and optimism, the subsequent track â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What Tomorrow Bringsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; has a sombre outlook with its mellow piano.

The range of different emotions LQ WKLV DOEXP LV UHĂ HFWHG LQ WKH WLWOH of the trilogy ,W¡V :KDW ,¡P 7KLQNLQJ within the songs is what heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently thinking. A personal highlight of this album is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You Liedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; which has great harmonies and a smooth but simple bass line. For fans of music that enjoy music with layers, depth and soft gentle rhythms, this album LV GHĂ&#x20AC; DQWO\ ZRUWK D OLVWHQ

Long anticipated by anybody who heard last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Most Powerful E.P In The Universe!! Leeds trio DinoVDXU 3LOH 8S¡V GHEXW DOEXP LV Ă&#x20AC; QDOO\ here. Over the past year, front man Matt Bigland has perfected the skill of shouting â&#x20AC;&#x153;HEY!â&#x20AC;? in the coolest possible way, written some â&#x20AC;&#x153;totally radâ&#x20AC;? tunes and â&#x20AC;&#x153;wigged outâ&#x20AC;? on his â&#x20AC;&#x153;axeâ&#x20AC;? across the UK. With a hefty dose of humour and big riffs, Dinosaur Pile-Upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut plays like one long â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s throwback. ,QĂ XHQFHV )RR )LJKWHUV :HH]HU D smidge of Pixies) are less worn on sleeves, more stitched into a vintage Nirvana t-shirt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; heck, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even a KLGGHQ ERQXV WUDFN Ă&#x20AC; IWHHQ PLQXWHV DIWHU WKH HQG RI WKH Ă&#x20AC; QDO WUDFN More importantly though, Growing Pains lives up to expectations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there are too many highlights to mention on what is undoubtedly one of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unashamedly fun albums. Brilliantly melodic, it manages to be heavy but extremely catchy simultaneously.

The old singles return souped up œ0\ 5RFN¡Q¡5ROO¡ VRXQGV KXJH

and many of the new tracks, particularly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Barce-lonerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Never That Togetherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, impress.

Whilst the vocals are a little overSURGXFHG DW WLPHV DQG RQ Ă&#x20AC; UVW OLVWHQ the whole album is a bit overwhelming, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason why this shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a huge hit.

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4. Child Rebel Soldier â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Stop Free Download Kanye Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rap supergroup consitsting of himself, Pharrell and /XSH )LDVFR Ă&#x20AC; QDOO\ UHWXUQ ZLWK LQ the form of the latest in Kanyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s run of weekly free singles. Sampleheavy with some serious verbal dexterity on show, this will keep the calls for a full album from CRS loud and frequent.

5. We Are Scientists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Bite New Single It seems everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite indie kid comedians We Are Scientists are back on form â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is their punchy, whimsical indie-rock at its best.

Watch and listen to the whole Top 5 at www.thecourieronline.co.uk -RH 6NUHEHOV 0XVLF (GLWRU

We want your opinion With independent record shops in Newcastle closing at a rate of knots, we want your ideas on what can be done to stop this, or even if we truly need record shops any more.

Email your thoughts to: courier.culture-music@ncl.ac.uk

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THE COURIER Monday October 18 2010

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TV & Radio Culture

tv & radio what i listen to

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The Graham Norton Show 10.35pm Friday,

The Only Way is Essex

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If you have been grieving over the chat-show shaped hole left in your Friday nights by the loss of Jonathan Ross, look no further. It has been announced that The Graham Norton Show will be moving to a new prime time Friday night slot on BBC1.

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Responding to the announcement of his return, Graham said â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to be backâ&#x20AC;? and I, for one, would like to second that motion.

For those who may still be mourning the end of The Hills, get ready for â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Only Way is Essexâ&#x20AC;? which quite possibly could provide the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer to Heidi and friends.

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Lynsey Fawcett TV & Radio Editor

Catherine McCallum

the debate Everyone is talking about one thing and one thing only - The X Factor.

Not only is the show renowned for being the biggest TV series in Britain, this year it has introduced more talent and controversy than ever before.

So it is no wonder that on a Saturday night, millions of Brits are glued to their TV for X Factor, compared to the mere few that choose to watch its â&#x20AC;&#x153;rivalâ&#x20AC;? show - Strictly.

Lets face it, when it comes down to listening to Bruce Forsyth and his weak attempts of humour, or seeing Cheryl Cole and her latest fashion statement, there is only ever one winner.

This year has seen more scandal (if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible) than viewers could have imagined. Fans were outraged at some of the judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decisions about who was put through,

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The boys are still trying to convince the world they are cool and sexy, \HW DOZD\V VHHP WR Ă&#x20AC;QG WKHPVHOYHV in disaster. Like the previous two series, this has promised plenty of laugh out loud moments, what with Jayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crude sense of humour and Neillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unintelligent comments. Not forgetting the classic moment Will insulted â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the giant.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; This show is one of the best shows on TV by far, so sit yourself down and become an Inbetweener for the last time!

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Chart Showâ&#x20AC;?, expect big names to drop in like Cee Lo and to include interviews and exclusives, such as new singles yet to be released.

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and the team before a lecture makes it more manageable. Even if you do have Duck Sauces Barbara Streisand song in your head for the rest of the day.

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Who rules the weekend ratings: The X Factor Vs Strictly Come Dancing or more to the point - who wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t.

However, producers seem to have it spot-on, as all the hype only brought more publicity, media attention and viewers to the show.

It appears that typically (and to

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Producers seem to have it spot-on, all the hype only brought more publicityâ&#x20AC;? everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relief) that Louis Walsh has yet again got the weaker category. The other judges all boast some strong contestants which prove to make for very good watching and the alleged favourites to win are 0DWW &DUGOH &KHU /OR\G DQG 2QH direction.

6DWXUGD\¡V VKRZ RQO\ LQWHQVLĂ&#x20AC;HG the competition further, by throwing into the mix the judges â&#x20AC;&#x153;wildcards.â&#x20AC;?

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Strictly... provides entertainment at its very best, from beautiful and beguiling dance sequences, to hilariously funny trodden-on toes and batty tellings off.

And this year is no exception, with Ann Widdecomeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural WXUQ DURXQG WKH GDQFH Ă RRU ZLWK Anton Du Becke instantly becoming unforgettable, due to her enormous rubber frock and two incred-

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Strictly provides entertainment at its very best, with beautiful and beguiling dance sequencesâ&#x20AC;? ibly right feet. Every time Du Beke risked a hernia by lifting her, it was greeted with noisy cheers. A host of other impressive names complete the line-up this year, including

Destinyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leggy and feisty 0LFKHOOH :LOOLDPV :HOVK ZRQGHU with Adonis-like abs Gavin Henson and ex- England goal keeper Peter Shilton to name but a few.

Add to the mix a few of Bruno Tonioliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side splitting interjections, â&#x20AC;&#x153;you look like a crazy bear lost in a swamp,â&#x20AC;? and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder people are switching from the perpetual un-

dertaker-looks of Simon and Louis to the bright lights of the ballroom!

Even the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantomime villain Craig Revel Horwood is known to crack a smile from time to time.

Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be more orange next week, &UDLJ RU %UXQR" 7XQH LQ WR Ă&#x20AC;QG RXW Aine Scott

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A Matt of many talents After winning the Rugby World Cup, MasterChef and EHLQJ D Ă&#x20AC;QDOLVW RQ Strictly Come Dancing, Matt Dawson MBE faces his latest challenge - an exclusive grilling from The Courier. Jono Taylor and Wills Robinson report.

Despite having retired from professional rugby in May 2006, Matt Dawson MBE has resisted the temptation of spending the rest of his days in relaxation. On the contrary, the last four years have seen Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World Cup winning scrum half evolve from the one of the most feared number nines in world rugby into something of a television celebrity. After winning 77 international caps and captaining his country nine times, Dawson has forced his way into the hearts of the female as well as the male contingent through his successful appearances on both MasterChef and Strictly Come Dancing. A professional rugby player who can both cook and dance? They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come around too often.

To add, Matt has also featured as a regular team captain on BBC quiz show A Question of Sport for over six years, a show that is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary with a nationwide tour - due to come to Newcastle at the end of October. The show is now recognised as Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest continuously-running game show, and it remains as entertaining as ever. On the show, Matt is most notoriously known for his tonguein-cheek exchanges with fellow captain Phil Tufnell. However despite the temptation, Dawson remained modest when asked if he considered himself a better team captain than his counterpart: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not too sure about being a better team captain than Phil. All I do know is that he has had to brush up on his general sporting knowledge ahead of the live tour. I get on with Phil really well both on and off screen, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a pleasure to work alongside him.â&#x20AC;?

Mattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most acclaimed television performance since retiring from rugby is perhaps his performance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2006. Despite being seen as an outsider from the outset, Dawson wowed Brucey and the judges with his newly-disFRYHUHG WDOHQW DQG Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG D FORVH runner-up to Mark Ramprakash.

His performance had quite an impact on the world of rugby - Scottish legend Kenny Logan took part in the subsequent series of the dancing show, while ex-England winger Austin Healey entered in 2008. The current series sees Welsh international Gavin Henson taking to the Ă RRU EXW 0DWW EHOLHYHV WKDW *DYLQ will not be subject to a lot of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by his teammates when he returns to the rugby pitch: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gavin might receive a bit of stick initially from the rugby boys, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that he will take it well. To be honest the rugby lads will all be a bit envious of his new moves! Strictly Come Dancing is a great show, and it was a great privilege to be part of.â&#x20AC;?

However despite all of his extracurricular activities, Matt remained as passionate as ever about the sport that has given him so many unforgettable memories. As well as being part of the infamous England side that brought home the Webb Ellis trophy in 2003, he has represented the British & Irish Lions on their

2001 and 2005 tours to Australia and New Zealand, as well as tasting both domestic and European success with London Wasps. However when asked if he missed the game, Dawson spoke philosophically, and tipped the hugely talented Leicester Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scrum half Ben Youngs as the one of the rising stars within English Rugby: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do miss the buzz of playing the game a bit, but I played professional rugby for nearly 15 years, and was very lucky to have that experience. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turn to enjoy it as much as I did. Ben Youngs is a very, very good player, and at only 21, he could be a real star of the future. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be battling it out with Danny Care for that number nine jersey.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for English Rugby that we have an abundance of talent in that position, and it only bodes well for the future.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do miss the buzz of playing the game a bit, but I played professional rugby for nearly 15 years, and was very lucky to have that experience.â&#x20AC;?

With the Autumn Internationals just around the corner, Matt was also under no illusions that the test series next month, in which England take on New Zealand, South Africa, Samoa and Australia at Twickenham, will provide vital preparation for the World Cup next September.

After being probed for his predictions on how England will fare, Dawson reiterated the importance that Martin Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side go into next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Six Nations with some momentum: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Autumn Internationals will be massive for the side. England without question must come away from the four games with at least a couple of wins, which would represent a successful series. We have to go into the Six Nations with some kind of momentum, and England UHDOO\ PXVW EH DLPLQJ WR Ă&#x20AC;QLVK LQ WKH top two of that tournament. In 2003 we came out of the Six Nations with the Grand Slam and Triple Crown, so we arrived in Australia in great shape. The key to Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances in the World Cup next year is momentum - we have to approach the game with New Zealand on 6 NoYHPEHU ZLWK JUHDW FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH DQG with absolutely no fear. The England team should still be buzzing from their win in Sydney in June, so I am excited to see how the team fares next month.â&#x20AC;?

After enjoying a hugely impressive domestic career with Northampton Saints and London Wasps, Dawson remains a huge fanatic of the English game, and offered a few words on the prospects of Newcastle Fal-

0RUH UHFHQWO\ 0DWW 'DZVRQ KDV VZDSSHG WKH Ă&#x20AC;RRGOLJKWV RI LQWHUQDWLRQDO UXJE\ IRU WKH VWXGLR OLJKWV RI WKH %%& cons this year. After a turbulent few years at Kingston Park, in which the club has seen Jonny Wilkinson, Mathew Tait, Toby Flood and a host RI RWKHU KLJK SURĂ&#x20AC;OH QDPHV OHDYH for pastures new, many critics have tipped the side as relegation candidates this season. However Matt offered the Falcons faithful some much-needed reassurance:

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The key to Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chances in the World Cup next year is momentum.â&#x20AC;? ´,W ZLOO EH D GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW VHDVRQ IRU them, and Premiership survival must be the aim. But they have a lot of good talented youngsters coming through the team and a good management set-up, so I think they will be OK. It is crucial that the Falcons PDNH .LQJVWRQ 3DUN D UHDOO\ GLIĂ&#x20AC;cult place for teams to visit - if their home form is good, then Newcastle

ZLOO EH Ă&#x20AC;QH ,W LV D GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW OHDJXH this year - Exeter have adjusted to the new division brilliantly, so I expect a really tough and exciting ba tle for survival this season.â&#x20AC;?

Matt Dawson is certainly a man of many talents. At only 37, he has already proven himself to be a top chef, a regular game-show captain, an impressive dancer, and of course, an awesome presence on the rugby Ă&#x20AC;HOG $ERYH DOO RI WKLV KRZHYHU KH has shown himself to be a hugely LQĂ XHQWLDO VSRUWLQJ UROH PRGHO +H has captained his country, won a World Cup and represented the Lions Down Under. It is safe to say that Matt has been to the top, and has gained worldwide recognition and respect as a result. After being asked if he had any advice for any aspiring professional sportsmen and women at Newcastle University, he spoke passionately about the importance of attitude and personal commitment: â&#x20AC;&#x153;My advice to a university student who is aiming to become a profes-

sional sportsman or sportswoman would probably be to cut down on the amount of alcohol consumed! If students want to be a professional sportsman or sportswoman in this day and age, then they have got to focus on their sport. Their attitude must be right, and they must acknowledge that their sporting performance comes before the wellknown social side of university.â&#x20AC;?

When asked what the future holds, Matt responded enthusiastically: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m cracking on with doing some cooking TV work, as well as A Question of Sport which will keep me busy. Beyond that we will have to wait and see!â&#x20AC;?

Things you might not know about Matt: Beer or Wine? - Wine Ant or Dec? - Ant X-Factor or Strictly? - Strictly Chinese or Indian? - Chinese

Mayo or Ketchup? - Mayo

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Martial Arts is kicking off in Newcastle Rory Brigstock-Barron Although I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consider myself a violent person, there remains something very stimulating about watchLQJ D JRRG Ă&#x20AC; JKW 8QWLO UHFHQWO\ WKLV wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a passion that I would readily VKDUH EXW DV WKH ZRUOG RI FDJH Ă&#x20AC; JKW ing has become the phenomenon that is mixed martial arts, it would VHHP ,¡P IDU IURP DORQH )LJKW IHYHU KDV RIĂ&#x20AC; FLDOO\ KLW WKH 8. with a rapidly increasing number of people getting involved in mixed PDUWLDO DUWV 00$ DV WKH QDPH suggests, creates an environment in which many different combat disciplines can be used, allowing for strikes such as punches, elbows, knees and kicks as well as the use of grappling techniques, making the likes of wrestling, judo and ju MLWVX KLJKO\ HIIHFWLYH 7KH ORQJ OLVW RI UXOHV UHDGV OLNH D SUH Ă&#x20AC; JKW DJUHH ment between siblings: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no eye JDXJLQJ ELWLQJ KDLU SXOOLQJ ¡ EXW essentially what is left is a one-onone dual in which the winner is decided by knock-out, submission or RQ D SRLQWV EDVHG GHFLVLRQ As if this wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appealing enough, companies such as American GiDQWV¡ Âś8OWLPDWH )LJKWLQJ &KDPSL RQVKLS¡ 8)& KDYH EHHQ DEOH WR combine the complex and technical world of martial arts with a com-

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Team Newcastle braced for BUCS 'HVSLWH VOLSSLQJ RXW RI WKH %8&6 7RS 7HQ IRU WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH LQ WKUHH \HDUV WKH XQLYHUVLW\ ODVW \HDU VXFFHVVIXOO\ UHWDLQHG WKH 6WDQ &DOYHUW &XS ZLWK D UHFRUG points victory margin over Northumbria. This autumn Team Newcastle will be hoping to build on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success. Here are the six teams whose strong per IRUPDQFHV ODVW \HDU PDNH WKHP WRS FRQWHQGHUV IRU ´7HDP RI WKH <HDUÂľ ´ LV DQ H[WUHPHO\ H[FLW ing season Newcastle, with 7 teams in the Premier BUCS di visions we are pushing hard WR UHJDLQ RXU WRS UDQN ing at the end of the year. I Ă&#x20AC;UPO\ EHOLHYH ZH KDYH WKH WDOHQW DQG WKH drive to perform at the highest level of University sport and wish all 57 teams WKH EHVW RI OXFN IRU WKH VHDVRQ ZKHWKHU competing in BUCS or not. We are less than two months away from Stan Calvert; HYHU\ SHUIRUPDQFH FRXQWV Âľ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Netball Club Harriet Needham A new year is a new excitement for the girls of the Newcastle University Netball Club. Following one of our most successful seasons yet, there is hope and expectation for bigger and better things this time around.

The girls have been training hard GXULQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW IHZ ZHHNV RI WHUP DKHDG RI WKH %8&6 NLFN RII WKLV Wednesday. The freshers have joined the teams and are waiting LQ DQWLFLSDWLRQ IRU WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW PDWFK representing Team Newcastle. The JLUOV ZLOO EH ORRNLQJ WR HPXODWH WKH VXFFHVV RI ODVW \HDU WKH )LUVW WHDP remained in the Northern Premier ship Division and will be aspiring to come above fourth place. The team also enjoyed great success in the Cup where they reached the quarter Ă&#x20AC;QDOV VWDJH DQG ZLOO EH ORRNLQJ WR go one better this year.

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Ski and Snowboard Club Chris Thompson

7KH \HDU PDUNHG D PR PHQWRXV SRLQW LQ 1HZFDVWOH 6NL DQG Snowboard Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NUSSC) history.

Following an impressive series of results, we were crowned national champions, retaining our title for the second year running and earned an LPSUHVVLYH %8&6 SRLQWV DORQJ the way.

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games to play for; with the Stan Cal vert Cup coming up just before the &KULVWPDV EUHDN QHWEDOO LV EHFRP ing a whole different ball game for the girls. Last year, Stan Calvert was by far the most triumphant achieve ment for the netball squad as well as one of the most memorable. All four teams were unbeaten. Determi QDWLRQ DQG GULYH ZHUH NH\ DVSHFWV of all four of the teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mentalities and it showed across the board. The )LUVWV EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WHG IURP D VWURQJ VWDUW and went on to record a comprehen VLYH YLFWRU\ WKH ELJJHVW VFRUH difference in the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

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But with the right mentality and the subsequent training, Team Newcas tle will show the Poly that we still hold our reign on the netball court and will again hope to be unbeaten. *RRG OXFN JLUOV Winners all round: The netball club after their triumph in Stan Calvert 2010 in which all three teams won their matches against rivals Northumbria

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After many regional competi tion triumphs throughout the year, Easter arrived along with the British Universities Snow Championships (BUSC) in Alpe dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Huez, France.

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Cricket Club Richard Stanyon Following the Newcastle Univer VLW\ &ULFNHW &OXE¡V )LUVW ;, GRXEOH success of league and cup victory ODVW \HDU EROVWHUHG E\ D 6HFRQG ;, fresh from a promotion themselves, NUCC will be plying their trade in a QHZ OHDJXH EXW ZLOO VWLOO VHH WKHP selves as the team to beat.

The First team had a disappoint LQJ LQGRRU VHDVRQ EHLQJ NQRFNHG out at the regional stage and losing to Northumbria in the Stan Calvert, despite reaching the National Finals at Lords the year before. However there was some promise for the Sec ond and Third indoor teams who both beat Northumbria, landing an overall victory for the club over the

Poly.

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: six teams to watch this year Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf 1sts Fraser Allan This year sees the Golf Firsts return to the Northern Premier, after a season to remember for the club last year. The team cruised to an 11 point victory with an undefeated league VHDVRQ LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW GLYLVLRQ ODVW \HDU which culminated in a comfortable WZR OHJ ZLQ LQ WKH SOD\ RII Ă&#x20AC;QDO

against Warwick University. This consequently led to the team being nominated for coach of the year, organiser of the year and team of the year at the end of season AU sports club ball.

The pressure is on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team to deliver, and to further build upon the solid foundations laid in 2009/10. The teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fortunes will be hugely dependent on how the new additions to the club fare, after losing a number of key players at the end of last season. Both Carl Down-

ham and Ross Mackay graduated in the summer, while Chris Taylor and Lee Fuller are subjected to other commitments.

Despite this, the club has been left in the capable hands of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First team number two Fraser Allan, who remains optimistic about the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development this year. The team welcomes back Patrick Welch and Mark Stevenson - both of whom will supply much-needed experience to the squad, while Ethan Smith and Peter Sym will have been boosted

by their encouraging performances last year.

The club has recruited some exciting new talent this season, with a number of low handicap players joining the club. This includes the recently-crowned North region girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; champion Imogen Covell, and Richard Nichols who has enjoyed previous professional tour experience. With the team once again receiving coaching from former PGA senior tour star John Harrison and EGU talent assessor JJ Vallely, the

noises coming out of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team are that of great reassurance and optimism.

If the club can maintain the spirit of last year, coupled with individual guile and skill, this year could be a hugely exciting one for golf at NewFDVWOH 8QLYHUVLW\ 'HĂ&#x20AC;QLWHO\ D WHDP to watch this coming season!

All students can also get involved in the Student Golf Tournament on the 23rd March at Newcastle United Golf Club.

warts Leeds Metropolitan, Loughborough and Birmingham sharing the league.

The main competition however will be against local rivals Durham, whose team has also suffered toplevel player losses in recent years. /DVW :HGQHVGD\ ZDV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW RSportunity to test the waters, as the ladies (along with the two menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams) took to the courts for a preseason friendly match against Durham at home. The absence of the Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most experienced players was made all too clear in the singles as Amy Thornton and Emily Waller lost out to Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellprepared girls.

The doubles proved a different stoU\ DOWRJHWKHU ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;UVW SDLU .DWK-

OHHQ 7XUQHU DQG .LUVWLQ 0LOOHU SURYing too strong for Durham, winning both games in a nail-biting three ends. Injuries forced Durham to forfeit the second seeded game, with Newcastle pair Alison Craine and Stephanie Ferrao unable to make DPHQGV IRU WKH ORVLQJ WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW Durham pair earlier in the match.

6SHDNLQJ LQ UHĂ HFWLRQ WR WKH PDWFKHV ZLWK 'XUKDP FDSWDLQ .LUVWLQ Miller commented: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match was really useful, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really pleased with the determination shown by the girls.â&#x20AC;?

Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teams fared better, with the First team thrashing the visitors with a 7-1 win. Strong and consistent performances from singles and doubles pairs pushed

the Durham men to largely defensive play. Last on court, the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second team won 5-3, with tight and hard-fought games all round.

With a fresh batch of squad players, the badminton club is hoping to make its mark on BUCS this year.

Reeling from relegation, the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s )LUVW WHDP DUH QRZ LQ D FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW position to succeed in the Northern 1A Division, while a strengthened Seconds team look forward to challenging other teams in the 2B Division. The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team will be one to watch, though how successful the year will be is yet to be determined.

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Newcastle University Badminton Club Stephanie Ferrao The Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Badminton team enjoyed a successful season last year DIWHU Ă&#x20AC;JKWLQJ RII /HHGV 8QLYHUVLW\ to claim a spot in the Northern Premier League. The side was shortlisted for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Team of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at the AU Awards last season, and it offers to be another exciting one this year.

7KH WHDP KRZHYHU IDFHV D GLIĂ&#x20AC;cult task over the next few months, having suffered from the three-year turnaround of integral First-team SOD\HUV 7KLV \HDU¡V Ă&#x20AC;JKW WR VWD\ XS is a daunting one, with BUCS stal-

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The Boat Club won the most BUCS day of the season. This year, Ullyottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First XI troops will be supported by opening batsman and new recruit Paul Johnston from Durham, openLQJ ERZOHU +XJR 6QDSH IURP .HQW and Harvey Dixon from Hampshire.

Adding to a side already bursting with county experience the men will be looking for a indoor and outdoor success and looking to clinch Team of the Year next May. The Second XI will be facing the challenges of a new league, but will EH JRLQJ LQWR WKH \HDU FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQW DIter their domination last year. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an exciting year for everyone involved in the club, and despite the high expectations the club will be looking forward to getting stuck into the 2010/11 season, and bringing more silverware and BUCS points back with them.

Boat Club Andrew Curry

points of any sports club last year, amassing an impressive 226 points.

However the 2009/10 season for the club was one of near misses and frustration. Although it was, on paper, another successful year, NUBC feel that they can push onwards and upwards to bigger and better things in the coming season. The 2009/10 season for Newcastle University Boat Club was one of near misses and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;might have beensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Although it was, on paper, another successful year, NUBC feel that they can push onwards and upwards to

bigger and better things in the coming season. We achieved a few notable victories, with the Varsity Boat Race win, BUCS golds and a great placement at the Head of the River to name but a few, we are still not quite where we feel we should be.

The Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First VIII achieved 22nd at the Head of the River out of 490 crews, destroyed the poly in Stan Calvert and clinched three BUCS gold medals. The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First VIII came 28th at the Head, claimed two BUCS silvers and a bronze and represented Great Britain at the European Universities Championships.

The club as a whole won the Varsity Boat race, whitewashed the poly in Stan Calvert, came third overall in the BUCS tables and won a grand total of 195 BUCS points which was the highest total of any club in the University. The Novice squad had an enjoyable and successful year,

winning various races whilst keeping the club alive on the social scene.

Many of them are now carrying on into the dangerous world of senior rowing.

There is, however, a feeling of excitement for this year. Not only have we retained the majority of both successful menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VTXDGV EXW KDYH UHFHLYHG DQ LQĂ X[ of new rowing talent that, we hope, will push us higher up the table and become the most successful University Boat Club in the country.

We already boast the best heavyweight menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad in the country and have one of, if not the fastest Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VIII around. We have strengthened both of these departments with new sports scholars and school rowers, as well as the novice yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s integration. The lightweight squad has quadrupled in size and aims to improve on their successes

of last year. The agonising defeats at Henley Royal Regatta were hard to take and we are building for success this year.

The Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aims are simple. To come in the top 20 at the Head of the River (both Men and Women), to be the best squad in the country at every BUCS event, to win the Varsity Boat Race against Durham and to ensure we are still Newcastle Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful club, (the idea of losing Stan Calvert isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one that has even occurred to us).

Racing is already underway this season. We aim to get a handful of athletes into the British team, and sweep the board at all regional and national races. Watch this space.

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Beavers undone by last-gasp Claxton Intra Mural Division Four (Wed)

Happy Feet Beavers

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Debutant Barber gives Castle Leazes cutting edge Intra Mural Division One (Wed)

Castle Leazes Henderson Hall

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Dyslexic Untied Barca Law Na

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Dan Robinson at Heaton Two second-half goals gave DyslexLF WKH HGJH DJDLQVW D EDWWOLQJ %DUFD /DZ 1D VLGH DV DQ ROG ULYDOU\ ZDV UHQHZHG RQFH PRUH /DXUHQFH -DFNVRQ RSHQHG WKH VFRULQJ EHIRUH 6LPRQ 6FKRĂ&#x20AC;HOG WRRN WKH JDPH EH\RQG %DUFD ZLWK D EL]DUUH ODWH VWULNH DW +HDWRQ RQ :HGQHVGD\ 2Q D Ă DW EXW VORZ VXUIDFH WKH early periods brought little space and few chances as the game was SOD\HG PDLQO\ LQ WKH PLGĂ&#x20AC;HOG LQ D WLJKW DIIDLU 7KH /DZ\HUV SURGXFHG

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Medics rub salt into Forsythe wounds Intra Mural Division One (Wed)

Medics 1sts Borussia Forsythe

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Jimmy Booker Newcastle Medics showed few early season nerves as they began the season in style, sweeping aside Borussia Forsyth 9-1.

Despite pre-match optimism from the Forsyth dugout, with shouts of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;May the Forsyth be with youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; being yelled towards the starting 11, it immediately emerged that the Medics meant business. $ FKDQFH IHOO LQ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW VHFRQGV to the Medics, with Danny Shevill, ZKR LPSUHVVHG LQ WKH PLGĂ&#x20AC;HOG WKURXJKRXW Ă&#x20AC;ULQJ QDUURZO\ ZLGH with only the keeper to beat.

All the early pressure was directed towards the Forsyth goal, and the Medics worked the ball well down the left hand side, with Matt Anderson a constant threat.

Last-ditch challenges prevented the Forsyth net being rippled on two separate occasions, but the pressure HYHQWXDOO\ WROG RQ PLQXWHV A great run from the heart of defence, followed by a splitting through ball allowed Nathan Campbell to coolly slot home after beating the offside trap.

Soon afterwards came a rare moment of Forsyth attacking play, as they almost stole an equaliser. Skipper Monty Flint guided the ball just over the bar following a wellworked corner routine.

However, just after a glimpse of an opportunity for Forsyth, a moment of real quality followed to take the

wind out of their sails. Nick Jones FROOHFWHG WKH EDOO \DUGV RXW RQ the right hand side, before jinking EDFN RQ KLV OHIW IRRW DQG Ă&#x20AC;ULQJ SDVW the glove of Forsyth keeper August Morgan-Giles.

Two more goals followed before the half-time whistle, with Chris Yeoman volleying home another well-worked Medic move, and the lively Theo Adjetey prodded past Morgan-Giles when put clean through.

7KH VHFRQG IRUW\ Ă&#x20AC;YH PLQXWHV proved just as eventful, and only minutes after the restart, Forsyth striker â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Webbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calmly went round the keeper and easily tapped in.

There was a sense on the Forsyth bench that a remarkable comeback might be on.

For a short period, Forsyth did get some hold on the game, with Flint and Henry Franklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy and skill causing some problems for the 0HGLF PLGĂ&#x20AC;HOG However, the Medics responded UXWKOHVVO\ ZLWK Ă&#x20AC;YH PRUH JRDOV FRPLQJ LQ WKH ODVW PLQXWHV $ lovely, deep free kick saw Johnny Emms guide a header in at the far SRVW DQG WZR FORVH UDQJH Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHV gave Yeoman the match ball.

Mark Denvers added an eighth, and Morgan-Giles, who himself had made a numerous saves to keep the VFRUH EHORZ GRXEOH Ă&#x20AC;JXUHV ZDV OHIW facing a penalty after Emms was felled in the area. Despite adopting the Bruce Grobbelaar wobbly legs approach, Morgan-Giles was soundly beaten by Medics skipper Josh Davison.

Forsythe will be pleased to have JRW WKLV Ă&#x20AC;[WXUH RXW RI WKH ZD\

ve seasons in entertaining fashion, playing out a colourful and frantic affair on the Longbenton 3G last Wednesday

Royals hit the ground running Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rugby League

Newcastle 2nds +XGGHUVĂ&#x20AC;HOG

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Neil Andrew at Cochrane Park After a lengthy summer vacation, Newcastle Rugby League Seconds started their BUCS North II league VHDVRQ LQ WH[WERRN IDVKLRQ $ VTXDG consisting of many owlets swooped down to Cochrane Park to host their Ă&#x20AC;UVW Ă&#x20AC;[WXUH DJDLQVW DQ XQNQRZQ +XGGHUVĂ&#x20AC;HOG RXWĂ&#x20AC;W Armed with grit and determination after last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappointments, the mighty NURL death machine were out of the blocks quickly, camping in the oppositionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before NURL veteran Michael Wardrobe broke the deadORFN ZLWK DQ HPSKDWLF \DUG WU\ Big drives from grotesque, fearless props Andy Lensky and Russ West VWUXFN IHDU LQWR WKH +XGGHUVĂ&#x20AC;HOG defence, and it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t long before the owls struck again.

7KH WULHV EHJDQ WR Ă RZ DV KDOI backs Barry Yenntson-White and 1DWKDQ %DUU\ Ă RDWHG SDVVHV ZLWK ease into the eager hands of NURLs new talent. Crashing runs from Timmy Walton helped lead to two more tries from Wardrobe and one from Russ West sending the Seconds in at KDOI WLPH ZLWK D DGYDQWDJH Half-time gave the NURLites

an opportunity to collect their thoughts and refuel with the help of Rockstar Energy supplements. +XGGHUVĂ&#x20AC;HOG EHJDQ WR WHVW WKH resilience of the NURL defence in the second half with player fatigue leading to some in discrepancies. They managed to bundle the ball over the line twice in quick succession.

However, the death machine was not to be derailed so easily with second row John Kingswood making yards, bursting through JDSV LQ WKH +XGGHUVĂ&#x20AC;HOG OLQH $ Ă RZLQJ PRYH WKURXJK WKH KDQGV of the backs led to a try for debut winger and thorn in the enemyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side, Sam Flowers.

Handling errors began to skulk into NURLs game giving HudGHUVĂ&#x20AC;HOG WKH DPPXQLWLRQ WR pounce and cross over the line once more, much to player/coach Sammy Jacquesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annoyance.

NURL sealed the win with devDVWDWLQJ HIIHFW ZLWK H[FLWLQJ IUHVKer Matty Jones touching down XQGHU WKH SRVWV 7KH Ă&#x20AC;QDO ZKLVWOH blew, as winger Ryan Fletcher lay concussed on the sideline after a collision with a fellow owl. Rory Williams, the savour of NURL, received the man of the match DZDUG DIWHU DQ H[FHOOHQW SHUIRUPance at full back.

NURL Seconds look forward to QH[W ZHHN ZLWK WKHLU Ă&#x20AC;UVW DZD\ Ă&#x20AC;[WXUH WUDYHOOLQJ GRZQ WR IDFH Hull.

Hurricanes blown away Intra Mural Division Two (Wed)

Ecosoccer Hurricanes

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Harry Slavin at Redhall Wednesday afternoon saw two heavyweights of the second division go toe-to-toe in a physical battle at Redhall. The match got off to a Ă \LQJ VWDUW ZKHQ D VWDWXHVTXH +XUricanes defence, some still feeling the effects of a late night in Sinners, was breached with merely seconds on the clock. A through-ball from PLGĂ&#x20AC;HOG VDZ WKH GHIHQFH Ă DLOLQJ DV a quick cross was met at the back post by Carl Watt to give Ecosoccer the early lead and Adam â&#x20AC;&#x153;Montyâ&#x20AC;?

0RQWJRPHU\ KLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW DFWLRQ DV +XUricanes goalkeeper, picking the ball out of the back of his net.

The start appeared to dampen the spirits of the Hurricanes players, memories of a devastating relegation began to creep into one or two minds and the Ecosoccerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performDQFH JUHZ LQ FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH ZLWK 'DYH &DUU FRPSRVHG LQ PLGĂ&#x20AC;HOG DQG FDStain Connor Higgins a brick wall at the back. However despite seeing a lot of the ball Ecosoccer couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Ă&#x20AC;QG D VHFRQG JRDO DQG VORZO\ EXW surely the Hurricanes worked their way back into the match, bringing the brick wall tumbling down.

The warning signs were there

for the Ecosoccer defence, with a number of through balls catching them off guard. The Hurricanes perseverance eventually paid off when Aaron Ritchie was played through by a sumptuous Chris McCrory SDVV EHIRUH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQWO\ VWURNLQJ WKH ball past the onrushing keeper. The muted celebrations from the Hurricanes players showed a desire to get themselves into the lead. However , LW ZDV (FRVRFFHU ZKR KDG WKH QH[W chance; a heroic goaline clearance from Harry Slavin the only thing stopping them from retaking the lead. And there was still time before the break for Aaron Ritchie to be deQLHG DJDLQ E\ D Ă&#x20AC;QJHUWLS VDYH The start of the second half had a distinct feel of dĂŠjĂ vu as Ecosoccer almost took the lead straight from NLFN RII D GXELRXV OLQHVPDQ¡V Ă DJ denying them the lead. But Ecosoccer could sense that the Hurricanes defence was as easily breakable as Hatem Ben Arfaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left leg and eventually Ecosoccer reclaimed the lead from a corner, a scrappy second for Watt as his shot squeezed through the legs of Chris Adams on the line.

The Hurricanes attempted to mount an immediate comeback but despite acquiring more corners than Andrew Selbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face there was no sign of an equaliser forthcoming.

Frustration was clear to see in the +XUULFDQHV WHDP PLGĂ&#x20AC;HOGHU 1LFN Gibby being caught in possession

more times than George Michael and attacker Aaron Ritchie so fed up he decided it was in his best interests to go off with a shoulder injury. Unfortunately for himself the referee was on the ball and having none of it, informing Ritchie that he was in fact â&#x20AC;&#x153;faking itâ&#x20AC;?.

The game died out with long balls LQWR WKH (FRVRFFHU ER[ DOO LQ YDLQ DQG DW WKH Ă&#x20AC;QDO ZKLVWOH WKH ZLQ PLJKW have even seemed a tad comfortable for Ecosoccer. The two managers had understandably contrasting views after the game, Ecosoccerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rookie manager Johnny Jaconelli proclaiming that his side are determined to win the league this season after getting off to the best possible start.

Still smarting from the loss, Hurricanesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; captain Andrew Selby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the self-professed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;successfulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; intramural stalwart - had a few choice words about his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance, pointing out a general lack of ability on his side as the main contributor to the sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demise on the day; along with the questionable decision of his co-captain Adam Montgomery to drop in form striker Adam Duckworth. However Selby did come out to say that he still feels his side has enough to not only win promotion, but the league itself. Disillusioned views like this well and truly signify the start of a new season. Welcome back to Intra Mural football.

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Newcastle hockey enjoys Ă&#x20AC; YH VWDU GD\ DJDLQVW 3RO\ ALEX WILSON

Kat Bannon Sports Editor Last year saw a mixed season for Newcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey Club. Whilst the Ladies 1st XI were narrowly denied promotion by Nottingham University in the play offs for the Premiership, the Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1sts XI are still nursing the heartbreak caused from their rough relegation tumble.

However if last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm up for BUCS against Northumbria is a UHĂ HFWLRQ RI ZKDW LV WR FRPH IURP the club then the future looks bright for the Royals. The Ladies side were DEOH WR VHFXUH FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQW ZLQV IURP all three squads. An impressive 8-0 annihilation was handed to the Poly by the thirds whilst the seconds retained composure through the strong defensive work of freshers Lucy Saville and Sophie Fox to maintain their 2-1 lead.

7KH /DGLHV Ă&#x20AC; UVWV OHDG E\ H[DPSOH in their 4-1 victory at Longbenton.

New editions to the team Sophie McClean and Erika Coakley have already ensured that previous players will not be too sorely missed, whilst 5HEHFFD 6PLWK KDV PDGH D FRQĂ&#x20AC; dent comeback from a broken jaw she sustained during a game last year. Combined with token ginger Abigail Moreland as Captain they DUH GHĂ&#x20AC; QLWHO\ SURYLQJ WR EH D IRUFH to be reckoned with this year.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just hope they can repeat their performance when it counts this week as they clash again in their Ă&#x20AC; UVW %8&6 PDWFK RI WKH VHDVRQ The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sides have already shaken off the blues of last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disDSSRLQWPHQW ZLWK WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVWV DQG VHF onds both hammering home wins at &RDFK /DQH $ UHVKXIĂ HG VHFRQGV squad enjoyed a comfortable 5-1 win, meanwhile new recruit to the 1s Calum MacKenzie reports on their 4-2 victory.

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Calum Mackenzie at Coach Lane After a crushing defeat in the Stan Calvert Cup last season Northumbria were in for a pre seaon preview on Wednesday when their attempt to regain the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bragging rights culminated in a convincing 4-2 victory for Newcastle on Poly turf.

Although the looks of determination were unmistakable on the faces of the Northumbria the Royals found their passing game quickly, maneuvering the ball deep into the 3RO\¡V KDOI IURP WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW ZKLVWOH Barely minutes were on the clock before the ball was played across the face of the goal for forward Ed Youngman to place neatly past the onrushing goalkeeper.

After such an explosive start it might have been expected that

Northumbria would be brushed DVLGH E\ WKH FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQW 1HZFDVWOH WHDP KRZHYHU WKH Ă&#x20AC; UVW KDOI SUR duced neither a further goal nor any noteworthy chances. ,QVWHDG LW EHFDPH D WRXJK PLGĂ&#x20AC; HOG duel with several hard challenges WKDW 1HZFDVWOH PLGĂ&#x20AC; HOGHU .LHUDQ Borrett never seemed far from. The DEVHQFH RI Ă&#x20AC; UP XPSLULQJ PHDQW WKH match threatened to get out of control. Eventually the green card was brought out in response to Newcastle striker Josh Mackeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poor tackle.

Newcastle regained their composure in the second half, commanding possession and attacking the polyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half with pace. However during one such attack they found themselves compensating on numbers at the back. Northumbria were quick to take advantage of this momentray lax, pushing men forward on a counter attack which FXOPLQDWHG LQ D VLPSOH Ă&#x20AC; QLVK IURP a matter of yards. The goal certainly came against the run of play and an aggrieved Newcastle team set about reinstating their lead, they did not have to wait long.

Through once again penetrating the left side of Northumbriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense, Newcastle found themselves in the poly â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Poor defensive work saw the ball scrambled away only to the top of the circle where Ed Youngman was waiting to claimehis second, striking it sweetly into the bottom left corner. The third goal was not far behind, acquired through Northumbria incompetence as much as Newcastle skill.

Northumbria gifted possession to Newcastle captain Hector Hall who Captain Hector Hall is keen to transform last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relegation nightmare into dreams of promotion

drove into the circle, shifting past the goalkeeper and tucking the ball into the goal. Northumbria managed to cut the lead to one by converting a short corner but the result never appeared in doubt with Mike Pollock and Matthew McErlane standing Ă&#x20AC; UP DW WKH KHDUW RI 1HZFDVWOH¡V GH fense. Ian Rossiter rounded off the scoring in what turned out to be a convincing Newcastle victory.

After the match Captain Hector Hall said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this is a great way to start the season and gives us great FRQĂ&#x20AC; GHQFH WR WDNH LQWR QH[W ZHHN¡ AlthoughNewcastleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season last year ended in relegation, Hall went on to boldly state, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;we have had a strong pre-season and see no reason why this campaign should not end in promotionâ&#x20AC;?. Newcastle begins their BUCS campaign at home to Durham University on Wednesday 20th October.

Positive signs for Stan Calvert: Poly left realing as Newcastle is victorious across the board in Mens and Ladies hockey