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‘KILLER CLOWNS’ TARGET UKC

By Freddy Clarke Writer

Between 7 and 10 October 2016, a total of 59 incidents involving clowns have been reported in Kent Some incidents have involved stalking members of the public Campus Security have had multiple reports of clown related incidents

On Sunday 9th October students from the University of Kent, Canterbury, were the target of the ‘killer clown’ trend which has been recently growing in the UK. It is reported that up to five males dressed up as clowns were seen driving around the campus and surrounding area in a silver Ford Fiesta at around 10pm on Sunday night, intimidating students and local residents.

Zeph Fenn, former Criminology and Cultural Studies student at the university who now works as a chef in the city, first reported that he saw the group as he was cycling through the St. Dunstans area. At this point they started to shout abuse as he cycled past. Then as he approached the Venue on campus he spotted them again.

The 24 year old has told InQuire

that “I felt threatened as I biked past them on campus so tried to hit their car and I shouted at them. They all bundled into the car and aggressively pursued me around to Giles lane”. The ex-student, who does publically admit to hitting their car, has reported the incident to the Police and Campus Security, but has also posted on the Canterbury Residents Facebook group to warn others of what he had witnessed.

Police spokesman Scarlet Jones said officers are investigating, she added “Kent Police received a report of concern at 10.45pm on Sunday October 9 that a car containing a number of people in clown masks was seen to be driving in an anti-social manner along St Dunstan’s and on the University of Kent campus in Canterbury.

“Officers spoke to witnesses and enquiries are ongoing.”

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olice and paramedics were called to Liberty Quays student accommodation following reports of a serious medical incident The incident on 12 October saw emergency crews rush to the scene at the Medway campus accomodation, with students unable to return to their flats for many hours afterwards.

A police spokesman said “We were called at 3.53pm to assist ambulance staff with a medical incident at Liberty Quays, in Blake Avenue, Gillingham” Reports from residents suggested that an individual had been found unconscious, and attempts were made to resuscitate them.

Several residents also reported the presence of the air ambulance, which is said to have landed close to the nearby ASDA supermarket It is alleged that a member of staff from a private ambulance firm reported that someone had died, as concern grew due to the number of emergency vehicles present. At the time of this edition going to print, this report had not been confirmed by police.

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s of Saturday 1st October, 500,000 young people in the U.K working at minimum wage received a welcome pay rise, increasing their yearly income by an average of £450.

The National Minimum Wage increased by 25p, meaning workers aged 18-20 years now receive £5.55 an hour and workers aged 21-24 years receive £6.95. Workers aged 16 and 17 also saw an increase of 13p raising their wage to £4 an hour. Despite claims that this is the biggest wage increase since 2008, it has been criticised by the Trade Union Centre (TUC), who are instead, calling for all workers to receive the National Living Wage of £7.20

an hour, which is currenly the minimum wage given to those aged 25 and over. TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady recently acknowledged that the rise comes as welcome news to young workers, but added “there is no justification for paying people in their early 20’s, 25p an hour less than other adults”.

Around 210,000 workers aged under-21 and apprentices will also see an increase to their earnings.

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he annual University of Kent Employability Festival starts soon across the Canterbury and Medway campuses. It is free to all University of Kent students!

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The rate for those aged 25+ will remain at £7.20 per hour The rate for 21-24 year olds will increase by 25p to £6.95 per hour The rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 25p to £5.55 per hour The rate for 16-17 year old will increase by 13p to £4 per hour The apprentice rate will increase by 10p to £3.40 per hour

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ne of the most well-known sights in Canterbury is of course Canterbury Cathedral.

The historical centre of the city is to begin a £24.7 million scheme to carry out vital restoration work as well as opening up the Cathedral and its vast collections to as many people as possible.

Much of the project is being funded by a £13.8 million grant by the Heritage Lottery Fund

(HLF). The rest of the funding of £10.9 million was raised by the Cathedral’s funding charity, the Canterbury Cathedral Trust.

The charity funding came from private and charitable sources in the UK and the USA. Over the next five years the money will be put towards a new Welcome Centre (pictured above), increased landscaping and restoration work. There are also to be more displays of the cathedral’s collections and a multimedia guide. A new series of community activities is also

being scheduled which aims to attract existing and new visitors.

The Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Revd Dr Robert Willis said: “One million people come to this cathedral every year as worshippers, visitors and pilgrims and we want further to enhance the experience for them as well as to reach out to those communities with whom we would like to to share the richness of the heritage we have in this magnificent place.”

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“They all bundled into the car and aggressively pursued me” Continued from the front page Since posting on Facebook Zeph has told us that others have been in touch to report further sightings on campus, and also at Canterbury West station and in the St. Dunstans area. In relation to this the University of Kent reminds students to remain vigilant and stay safe.

“The University’s main priority is the safety of its students and staff and it takes any incident of intimidation on its campus very seriously. Students and staff can alert the University’s Campus Security services by phone, in person or via a dedicated safety app for an instant response should they feel in danger.

“The University will liaise with the Police on any reported public order incident on its campus and will take appropriate action if any of its students are found to have committed a disciplinary offence.” This year the University of Kent

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has launched its SafeZone app which is available to download on your smartphone and can be used by student to get in touch quickly with Campus Security.

With Halloween approaching the police have urged people to act responsibly after clown trend is on the rise in the county.

Superintendent Simon Thompson of Kent Police said: ‘In the run up to Halloween we are seeing an increase in the number of incidents causing fear in public places.

“We want everyone to enjoy Halloween of course, but those who choose to dress up or wear masks in the lead up to the festivities should do so responsibly and be mindful about how their actions may be interpreted by others.

“Kent is not the only county seeing this trend and while some might find it funny, the act of frightening or threatening others may be enough to warrant criminal offences under the Public Order Act.”

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By Wesley Triffitt Website News Editor Despite the windy weather the opening of the Wigoder Law Building drew an impressive crowd. The ceremony began with a speech by Vice-Chancellor Julia Goodfellow who called the new law clinic “a special building for us”; built mainly with philanthropic contributions.

She then thanked donors “for

their incredible generosity” including Charles Wigoder; the primary benefactor for the project who donated £1million.

Charles Wigoder then spoke about the function of the law clinic saying: “the access to the law that it provides I think is really important”. He then spoke about his father, Lord Basil Wigoder, in whose memory he was opening the building and thanked everyone

for their support; “this building wouldn’t be here without all of us.” Baroness Hale, the deputy president of the Supreme Court (described by one law student as ‘The Beyoncé of Law’), who co-opened the new building, praised Kent law school for its “long tradition of providing access to justice for disadvantaged and vulnerable people.”

But there is another praise that

must be explicitly recognised.

The Wigoder Law Building was part funded by students who have been tirelessly fundraising since November 2013 when the University of Kent launched the Kent Law Campaign. Students have taken part in all kinds of events to raise the awareness and the funds necessary to bring what we see today into a reality. One example is the annual ‘Canterbury Legal Walk’, which has raised more than

£20,000 over the last two years.

Other fundraising projects have included sponsored bungee jumps, marathons, fun runs, abseils, swims, walks, skydives, and various events and campaigns ran by students.

As students of Kent, we can be proud of all that has been achieved here and thankful for students that have gone before us and worked so hard to make this new building possible for us to use today.

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Schools to become more selective Issues

By Bryony Jewell Newspaper Entertainment Editor

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t a recent Academy Ambassadors meeting, school standards minister Nick Gibb advocated on the possibility of increasing the use of selective streaming within schools, even suggesting that new single ability centers become available in the future.

Under recent government proposals, existing Academies have been encouraged to establish selective schools, alongside current plans for creating more grammar schools. The aim of this is to bring more flexibility to the school system, as academies have more freedom to control their own finances and do not have to follow as strict rules in regards to national curriculums as normal schools.

The National Union of Teachers disagree with this

move towards selective streaming. Them, alongside the Association of School and College Leaders argue how the majority of school children wouldn’t benefit from the new plans and would instead become unwitting casualties under the government’s ‘wrong priorities’ of school change and instead create an ‘absolute academic elite’.

Academy schools in general have always been a controversial topic. Although originally introduced by a Labour government to try and combat failing schools, the idea evolved under the coalition to encompass any and all schools.

In fact, George Osborne even announced a forced ‘academisation’ plan in the last budget that required all schools within England to be committed to converting by 2022.

So what exactly is an academy?

It sounds fancy, but basically boils down to a school which runs itsself (curriculum, term times, staffing) through a trust.

This trust can be in the form

of a faith group, a business or even a university. In fact, Canterbury Christchurch University sponsors its own academy, affectionately named Dover Christchurch Academy in Dover.

It is this private investment that makes an academy different from a grammar school which, although usually having entry exams, is funded by the council.

Selective streaming, in real world terms, involves the seperation of students based on how they have performed in either recent tests, or tests in the past. It can also be influenced by the impression teachers get of a student’s academic ability, as well the the influence of parents and guardians. Whilst selective streaming has been explored in the past, this new initiative would introduce a class-system which would class students as soon as they enter school, with more frequent examination to ensure a dynamic class system.

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eparation doesn’t sound so bad, right? Less disruptive children in classes and a more intellectually challenging focus to lesson plans suited to the classes needs. It’s hard to see a downside to this scenario.

However, this would only be the reality for the very top academic achievers in a school.

What about those who aren’t so academically gifted? Do they just become forgotten and taught the bare minimum to pass exams, as opposed to the top streams in their school?

The inevitable outcome to the idea of selective schools, that I see not too far off in the future, is the creation of an elitist schooling system which thrives on segregation.

I mean please, people.

We already have grammar schools! Surely that’s selective enough? Is it really necessary to completely mark out every type of intelligence and enforce that upon children from 5 years old? School years are supposed

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recent warning has been released by the Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHPR) detailing the health risks involved in the use of study drugs or nootropics: a practice by students which has increased in controversy over the last few years. A study drug is effectively any and all medication, which is designed to help those living with certain medical conditions, that is being misued, potentially illegally, in order to enhance certain cognitive functions to ensure effective studying.

Examples of study drugs include Ritalin, which is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADHD).

Another common example is Modafinil. This is a drug used to treat a rare sleep disorder which causes the patient to suffer uncontrollable sleep patterns known as narcolepsy.

Modafinil allows cognitive function to continue at the regular level by blocking the desire to sleep.

The MHPR agency is taking an active stand against the most prolific websites that sell study drugs and has in the past few months shut down more than 5,000 websites which sell, without a prescription from a practicing doctor, these potentially harmful

substances.

There are multiple hazards highlighted with the rise of the study drug.

These most importantly include the user of a study drug taking the substance in unspecified doses and without adequate research into the possible effects.

It is common practice for these websites provide sketchy misinformation regarding these matters.

The second is the risk of legality, it is illegal to sell many of these drugs on the public market and so to participate in this endeavour is to communicate with criminals. The source of the drugs is also a problem as it is unclear where and in what conditions the substances were created.

Finally, the side effects

are very concerning and may include serious dependency, heart problems and even long term psychosis.

The senior policy manager for MHPR in her statement warned that, “some of them (study drugs) may be potent medicines which should only be prescribed by a Doctor. The study drug is licensed for a specific medical purpose and you are put at risk by selfmedicating”. This strong message aims to encourage those in education trying to move forward in life to not risk taking a step back, or give youe “student loan to a criminal”. Study drugs cannot be prescribed to study, so are illegal.

Study drugs: is it clever to use them?

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to challenge you, and introduce a variety of people. It’s a social experience where you learn not only Maths, English and Science but how to interact with people and help each other through the learning. Limiting children’s interaction with other styles of thinking will create a less understanding society and only propel further indifference to helping others in the future.

But it’s not only this social segregation that is worrying about developing academies in this way.

Academies are becoming increasingly privatised corporations, developing at astonishing rates.

By adding selective streams into the already hard task of running an academy, are schools at risk of dropping their standards?

Within a few years academy numbers have risen in their thousands and the numbers don’t look likely to decline. The Regional School Commissioners institute was established in 2014 to work alongside a board of headteachers in order to monitor the standards of academies. However, there are only 8 of these Commissioners for the whole of England. That’s a lot of schools to keep tabs on, and there is hardly any surprise

if some schools get left behind.

Recently, Ofsted chief Sir Michael Wilshaw criticised some academy chains for failing to improve results within schools while still paying their board members large salaries. That’s one of the attractive draws of opening an academy. A new school gets on average a 10% increase in funding from the government and a LACSEG top up from the council depending on the number of students attending.

However, the extra money can be allocated however the board decides best. Schooling seems to be looking like the newest business opportunity with great payouts for those at the top.

Separate ability units for high achieving pupils seems like a sad direction to be heading in.

Instead of teaching children tolerance, communication and understanding this new suggested way of teaching would only further indifference between students. In the end, shouldn’t we be teaching children to push themselves academically and not simply assigning them a set ability?

It’s the only way the education system and progress inclusively.

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try to make sure we don’t get draw into the dangerous, and the unknown!

The best way to improve

By Ben Harris your memory and focus with Writer no negative side effects is the erhaps the best example miracle cure: regular sleep. to simplify the matter is to This sounds painfully obvious think back to Bradley Cooper but according to the NHS, 1/3 A.K.A Eddie Morra in the hit of adults in the UK are affected movie Limitless. For those who by bad sleeping habits. Any haven’t seen this (you may wish research into the benefits of to improve your film taste!) achieving 8 hours sleep a day the plot essentially involves a concludes that people who man who is, through his own engage with this will feel an disorganisation, full increase in energy, focus and of potential yet an improved memory; cannot achieve as well as better anything mental health and in his life. a good positive As events mentality. Our progress, movie screen on an hero suffered impulse a lack of all h e of these: what becomes a success he addicted to could’ve been!

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University of Bristol points to coffee, being the best legal study drug, as an all-rounder. I thank the universe for that! The consumption of no more than three (9 ounce) cups of coffee, says the American Medical Association Council, will have many positives effects, like increased alertness and focus, a prevention of drowsiness, and an increase in general positivity with no sugary downfall.

Coffee is a well known drug, used by millions everyday at work and at home. It’s use in student life has been documented, and satirised, extensively and should, surely, be the only drug students need? The switch to study drugs highlights something frightening - students feel as if they are under so much stress, that they must resort to study drugs in order to succeed. This is probably because of the risk value of university, due to how expensive it truly is, as well as parental pressure. We need to control this pressure, pushing coffee instead.

It seems to me that good clean living is the magical solution we all need to be the best we can be.

The solution is cheap, legal, and a great excuse to relax in a cafe in the name of education.

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Opinion

Trump vs. Clinton

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hroughout the U.S presidential campaign a trivializing and incessant Race to the Bottom mentality has fostered between both candidates. “It’s all words, it’s all sound bites” said Trump, highlighting the preferred approach both candidates have had in their first debate.

Regarding public appeal, this race to the bottom has turned into a three-legged race with each candidate grasping for a partner they can procure in order to race towards the middle and lower classes.

For Clinton, during this first presidential debate, it is the constant repeating that her father is a middle class drapery installer. For Trump, it is his emphasis on travelling and public speaking over campaign advertisements and mainstream media approval. In both cases the result is as awkward as the metaphor would suggest, by the simple fact of how out of step they truly are with the average American.

With a few moments of lucidity and coherence, certain policy positions were revealed.

The economic differences were restated with Trump being for

lower taxes and restrictions, and Clinton for higher taxes and maintained regulation on business. Trump spoke of the conditions of inner cities, regarding minority groups’ position in the U.S, with a directness that is lacking

in Clinton’s statements.

Agreement was also voiced on a number of issues including the concept of no guns for those on ‘no fly’ lists. Clinton also expounded very clearly on the criminal justice system stating its inherent racism, and

To infinity, and beyond!

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pace travel has been a somewhat controversial topic. On the one hand lies those who believe such pursuits are black holes for public money and ultimately pointless in terms of practical use. On the other hand, there lie those who view space exploration as the next natural step of humanity, Stephen Hawking’s recent comments in Guthrie’s ‘How to make a spaceship’ come at a time where there appears to be a resurgence in the desire for space exploration, a surge for adventure. This second wave of interest comes in a different form: that of private sector involvement. It is through this

new driving force that we find a solution to the critique of space programs as drains for public funds. This new approach allows for the passion of

To this position I say that, from its very inception, has mankind not strived to develop and grow.

Throughout history our species has stared at the night sky and wondered. Does all expenditure then have to have a practical end goal? From our previous forays into space we have developed Photo by Pexels great technologies development, and understandings, innate to our but not for the purpose of species, to be expressed but not at the expense their creation but for the desire for knowledge. Is this not a noble of public funds Despite this there are those pursuit for the advancement of who still view the idea of space the human race? exploration as a fool’s errand.

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the reversal of the profit based prison system. This lucidity was short lived.

While debasement of an opponent has been a continual aspect of presidential campaigns, it reached new heights and frequencies.

Potshots ranging from Trumps possible evasion of tax, racism, sexism, lack of temperament, and Clinton’s email scandal, physical stamina, and “super predator” remarks have left real policy concerns somewhat inaudible – turning politics to tabloid bait. Foreign policy was almost neglected with the latter portion of the debate being dominated by accusation rather than affirmation. While there is an expectation for such rhetoric there is also a threshold, and it has passed it to such a level as to leave the U.S public benighted and the world uneasy. This shouldn’t be entertainment; it should be information.

While it seems to be the intention of each candidate to participate in a race to the bottom, in appeal or through debasement, the politics of the U.S is morbidly close to being six feet under. What we need from the candidates now is some lucidity; a dramatic changeover in tactics which leads to policy being emphasised above petty bickering. A precedent needs to be avoided for future campaigns - a precedent which relies on the shock value of statements rather than the content. Candidates must be held accountable in the future.

Corbyn’s Labour victory means a vote for the student

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pon Jeremy Corbyn’s win, Labour received more than 183,000 new membership applications within 48 hours.

More than 300,000 people voted for him to be the leader of the Labour party, winning with a 61.8% majority.

Regardless of this, he has often been slandered and relentlessly ridiculed by the media. Before the leadership contest, The UK Business Insider’s headline read: “A party expert told us why Jeremy Corbyn is an ‘inherently’ bad leader and Labour is ‘heading for disaster’”.

The most recent question, since his landslide-win within the

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labour party is: can he really make it as prime minister?

After speaking to various students around campus, their outlook seems to be the same as my own: that he is deserving and dynamic enough to be the next Prime Minister, despite the resistance shown within his own party. Being the Bernie Sanders of the U.K., Jeremy Corbyn has encouraged many young voters to not only vote for him, but to vote at all, leading to a new wave of democratic participation.

As I see it, Corbyn has shown to be an honest, down-to-earth leader. If he can regain unity to the Labour party, he could definitely be in with a chance of being Britain’s Prime Minister.

Unhealthy takeaways not good for you?

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ccording to The Guardian, one in seven takeaways failed their most recent safety inspection. To cut a long story short, the main reason for failures came down to unclean cooking conditions or “poor procedures”. And no, I’m not quite sure what the latter means either. From what I could gather from the Food Standards Agency website, it relates to aspects such as storage, keeping work surfaces clean and generally anything to do with cross contamination.

What I’m saying is, no one who works at the places in question experienced being yelled at for using the wrong spoon in GCSE Home Economics.

If you can’t tell, this isn’t news I’ve taken especially seriously.

Something I notice a lot about health in the media is how dramatically it’s reported on.

Every other day we’re told some food/activity/personality trait will give us cancer. But let’s respond to this properly.

Personally when I’m paying £2.99 for a KFC snack box, I’m probably too hungry, too strapped for cash and/or in too much of a hurry to care about the condition my food was cooked in. Now as far as health is concerned, I do my best. I eat in moderation but, well, my specialist subject isn’t nutrition, put it that way. With that being said, as far as I’m aware, the more often you get takeaways, the more you risk serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, etc. And that’s when the food is prepared well. So if finding out your fatty, greasy food might give you food poisoning is surprising, I hate to break it to you, but you have very strange priorities. Instead, focus on healthy living - limit your takeaways and be sure to cook more.

Opinion

Protestor throws urine at exhibit

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n art gallery in Moscow has recently been forced to shut down an exhibition by US photographer Jock Sturges after his images ignited a backlash from protestors and officials.

His photographs included images of naked children, which caused a controversial and unfair reception from audiences - including accusations of promoting paedophilia. Russian senator Yelena Mizulina claimed that the exhibition qualified as child abuse, and one protestor went as far as to throw urine over a selection of the images in demonstration of his disgust.

In a retaliation to the removal of Sturges’ exhibition, a virtual mob was created to defend artistic freedom and has since gone viral. It includes thousands of posts showing famous works

of art depicting nudes, covered up, as a mocking response to the attempted censorship of art.

Sturges is known for his nude photography and his work has also been controversial in the US in the past. In comments to Russia’s REN TV, he said his pictures had nothing to do with pornography, and that they had all been taken with the consent of the children’s parents. He stated that ‘these photographs have been published all over the world, and no gallery or museum saw pornography in them. It simply isn’t there’. In light of the brutal wave of criticism that the exhibition suffered, we can conclude that art is a deeply subjective medium, and it is inevitable that it will always be interpreted in many different ways. Certain types of artwork tend to cause more of a reaction than others, most likely due to their questionable

choice of subject matter. Some would prefer potential offensive material to be censored. It can, however, be argued that this censorship would take away from the artist’s freedom of creativity. Therefore, this leads us to question: is it fair that artists should have to limit and restrict their creativity in order to avoid backlash and upset from certain groups? It could be suggested that due to the subjective nature of how art is received by the public, this is simply an impossible task, and that certain artwork will always hold an intrinsic shock value that is destined to ignite a controversial response, upset certain audiences, and not be appreciated by all. If this is the case, we must be tolerant of artistic freedom and not censor the creativity of the individual.

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Opinion

The critically declaimed camp of Calais

By Joshua Taylor Writer

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here is a small coastal town on the north coast of France with a population of 70,000. The town I’m talking about is Calais. Normally a quick google search of a town or city will bring up a picture of its town centre or some famous landmark. With Calais, however, pictures of middle eastern marauders swarming and attacking holiday makers and lorry drivers dominate, context removed.

Now home to around 10,000 refugees, the “Jungle” camp is the where they wait before trying to sneak across the channel.

Naturally, the locals aren’t happy about this leading to Calais becoming a hot political topic in the forthcoming presidential election. In fact, both Sarkozy and Hollande came to Britain last week to preach their solutions.

Whoever wins, there will be financial consequences for the UK. Sarkozy is demanding a renegotiation of the Touquet agreement from 2003 allowing

Britain to set up a border checkpoint in Calais before migrants reach Kent. Hollande is demanding that Britain do more, but seems content in maintaining the treaty instead preferring to distribute the current migrants around France. Britain has already provided at least £20 million to help with the policing and is now finally taking the issue seriously and building a wall: a solution popular among worldwide politicians recently.

However, to solve this both the UK and France need to work together and not snipe at each other childishly. This needs to be a realistic solution rather than a political one; one that is selfless rather than selfserving. Sarkozy’s solution may sound pleasing to French voters but would make the problem worse by encouraging more immigration to Calais - a place where the tourist industry is already currently suffering due to the negative press incurred. The migrants should either lodge an asylum claim in France and if rejected – should be deported. Similarly, if they

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choose not to claim asylum in France, then they have no reason to be there, and should thereby explore other options, if any should present themselves.

France is a safe country and the UK has already offered to take in Syrian refugees directly from Syria. If France did its job properly and the UK kept funding police in France, alongside both countries agreeing to work together, then this problem could be solved.

Brexit doesn’t mean we stop cooperating with our closest neighbours.

Allowing the Jungle to stay shows potential newcomers that its perfectly fine to travel illegally in France and encourages more to risk the perilous journey all of which enriches the “passeurs” (people smugglers) and making life for Calais’s residents miserable.

Alternate solutions must be explored in order to ensure that the system allows migrants to travel from their home to safety humanely.

Let us know your thoughts on this issue, email us at newspaper.opinion@ inquiremedia.co.uk

Opinion

America’s In pictures: The Capitalist’s greatest love story Christmas is here to stay revisted: Firearms

By Georgia Chambers Writer

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n 2015, there were 372 mass shootings, 64 school shootings and 13,286 deaths as a result of firearms in the US. As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump raised their downtrodden, pitied eyes and moved on from the topic of gun control, you can hedge your bets that somewhere in America, another trigger had been pulled in Houston, Charlotte and San Diego, on a long list that no one quite has the time to write.

Gun laws were a topic hesitantly discussed at the first debate, despite its popularity in mainstream media and the American psyche. So much so that rather embarrassingly, Trump’s continuous accusations that President Obama was not born in America was discussed with much more vigour and air time.

Why? Because every American knows that guns are there to stay.

Of course, the NRA (National Rifle Association) plays a massive role in the permanency of guns in America. A political monster, it’s now among the

most powerful special interest lobby groups in the US, and spends about $3m per year to influence gun policy. To add salt to the wound, the majority of its members are very politically active and traditionally Republican. Congress, the ones who pass the laws, is also disproportionately, you guessed it- Republican.

Even if America were to fix the Republican problem, the NRA problem and everything in between, it still wouldn’t be able to solve the gun problem.

This is because America’s love affair with guns goes far deeper than political lobbyists, stuckin-their-ways Republicans and even the treasured Second Amendment. Their success as a country has been due to the acceptance of violence. The US military is bigger than all the other militaries in the world combined, creating a culture of violence which is hard to change. As long as gun culture flows through America’s veins, there will be more blood on the streets and there’s nothing we’ll be able to do to stop it.

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By Sunny Singh Newspaper Opinion Editor

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o the children of today, Christmas has nothing to do with Christianity. It has no religious significance, and is instead merely a tool to sell the latest produce of the modern slave, based in China and Vietnam, far away from the store which is now highlighting its top ten toys for Christmas: Hamleys.

As you can probably tell, I’m an optimist when it comes to

Christmas. I bathe in the sweat of capitalist produce, open to spending three figures on shoes that light up when I run. Open to forking out on touch-screen megaphones and scale-model hovercrafts. I’ll even consider the Mini above, even though I don’t fit in it, simply because it looks shiny and - look - those kids look oh-so happy in it! The fact is, we’re heading towards a generation conditioned to equate material goods with happiness, which doesn’t bode well for where their money is heading. The companies

that make these products are just going to get richer, whilst everyone who cannot afford these goods continue to suffer.

I’m not going to conclude this with a message on the true spirit of Christmas, simply because every clay-mation character in the next few months is probably going to do that for me.

Christmas has nothing to do with what I’m preaching, which is this. Open up your laptop, google a cause you care about.

And donate.

more expensive than cocaine or gold. There are people making $23 billion through this trade and because of the illegitimacy of their operations none of this money is being used to help the underdeveloped countries where the majority of these endangered species exist. This epidemic has escalated so quickly in the last few years that WWF (The World Wide Fund for Nature) believe we could see the extinction of elephants in Central Africa in our lifetime.

If the killing of wildlife isn’t enough, this crime is also hav-

ing an effect on those living in the areas where wildlife trafficking is common. In the last 10 years over 1000 rangers hired to protect these animals have been killed by poachers.

This self-destructive crime is yet another example of human entitlement shown in the way we treat our planet, its habitats and its inhabitants. To progress as a species, we must learn to respect the property of other animals instead of taking from them to fulfill our own sense of superior self-righteousness.

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Lifestyle

Put a smile on your face 1. Why is Peter Pan always flying?

He never lands.

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2. What happens to a frog’s car when it breaks down?

It gets toad away!

3. Why was six scared of seven?

Because seven ate nine.

4. Why does Humpty Dumpty love Autumn?

Because Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.

5. I was wondering why the ball kept getting bigger and bigger, and then it hit me.

6. Did you hear about the man who got hit in the head with a can of Coke?

He was alright, it was a soft drink.

7. How do trees access the internet?

They log in.

8. Why can’t you trust an atom?

Because they make up everything.

Cosy in Canterbury

By Lu Alpendurada Writer

t’s that time of you when you start to feel the summer blues and the sky is cloudy and grey. which can only mean one thing - Autumn is here! Don’t get me wrong I love autumn as much as the next person, but it can be challenging coming up with things to do! Here are some inspirational ideas of things to do around our uniquely quaint city of Canterbury!

The Penny Theatre - Ironically not a theatre but a very traditional pub.

Gloomy wooden interiors, thousands of lager choices, live sports and obviously students! Personally, I love this place for the awesome burgers (be daring with your choice) and for Mario Kart. Penny is the ideal place to spend an evening with some friends. Why aren’t you there yet? Good question.

Curzon - although you have your ordinary RomComs and action films going on, the Curzon isn’t your typical theatre. Their showings include live screenings of the Royal Opera House and MET Opera. This is ideal if you fancy some epic productions including Don Giovanni and The Nutcracker without going bankrupt. For the film studies enthusiasts, Curzon also hosts several Q&A sessions throughout the year with discounted prices for students.

This is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon and forget about life for a

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10. What did the pop star do when he locked himself out?

He sang until he foud the right key.

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The Moat Tea Rooms - For many, British culture is yet a mystery and nothing represents it quite as well as tea and scones. Let the enticing smell of butter and typical rainy British weather lead you to this building (which was most definitely owned by Snow White at some point in history). If the cake display isn’t convincing enough, wait until you try crumbling hot scones with a rich cup of Darjeeling tea. Perfection.

The Goods Shed - Hidden behind Canterbury West train station, this country vibe market is a must stop for the Instagram freaks out there.

It overflows with local produce with vibrant colours and tempting smells, particularly the cannolis from Enzo’s Bakery . It might not be budget friendly but it is definitely eye pleasing and you can always walk around, trying samples.

These are only some of the places you can visit in Canterbury, and if you’re feeling a little adventurous, hop on a bus and explore some of what Kent has to offer! See below for some places you should visit.

Where would your recomend in Canterbury? Let us know newspaper. lifestyle@inquiremedia.co.uk

2) Herne Bay - another seaside town on the coast of Kent. It’s easily reachable from Canterbury, just hop on a bus and off you go!

3) Dover - this town is the gatweay to Europe and is the host to the famous White Cliffs. Take a walk along the cliffs for some stunning views.

Science and Technology

By Beth Ashcroft Writer

t a first glance, it is evident that Apple have unequivocally added many fantastic, yet somewhat eccentric features to their newest model, the iPhone 7 (and iPhone 7 Plus). Without a doubt, Apple have overstepped their boundaries in many senses with the release of this phone; who’d have ever thought that they would have taken the headphone jack away? Let’s be honest, Apple never fail to amaze, but would this new model be deemed an evolution, or a revolution?

The thing many people are currently wondering is most probably “Apple, why on earth have you introduced cordless

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This beautiful coastal town is the perfect way to spend an afternoon (just remember to wrap up warm!)

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headphones?” This nifty, yet bizarre feature was simply introduced in order to create space for vital assets such as more space for a better camera, and a bigger battery.

But despite this crazy innovation, the iPhone 7 contains many admirable facets. These involve, but are not limited to, a significantly longer battery life, higher quality display, enhanced camera quality which has the capability of creating a boken effect (the fancy way of saying ‘focused foreground and blurry background’), and the one many have been waiting for, hugely increased water resistance.

So all in all, is the iPhone 7 an evolution, or a revolution? Despite its many new, ingenious features, the

design and function of the iPhone are still pretty much the same. In this sense, I would call it an evolution, but nevertheless, Apple’s bravery with these new characteristics will certainly be a hit.

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“So you’re in a relationship,” “Yes,” “So when are you breaking up? You’ve made a mistake coming to University in a relationship,” That was a conversation I had within the first hour of my first day here, and constantly throughout the rest of the year. Of my flatmates last year around 6 were in a relationship when they got to University and by the end of the first week it was just me left. Reactions to being in a long distance relationship were almost always negative, almost as though I’d offended them on a personal level, but how will you sleep around they’d exclaim. You’ll miss out, how will you enjoy yourself?

A year later I still don’t feel as though I’ve missed out on anything, and

waking up in a strangers bed with no recollection of how I got there was not something I came here to experience. As long distance goes, I don’t even have it bad, one of my closest friends, studies here and her boyfriend is still in Jakarta, Indonesia. That the real hardship and that dedication should be celebrated not told that it was a ‘waste of time,’ or even ‘stupid,’ I respect everyone sticking out the not fun parts of a long distance relationship, because hey you get the

great parts too. Hats off to you.

By Ellie Macieira-Fielding Writer It was the first date. I met him on Tinder which was already a red flag. The second red flag was that he seemed too attractive to be real.

However, he was. I met him after about two days of chatting and he decided to take me to a Mexican

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restaurant because he kept going on about how it was his ‘favourite place’ and how ‘amazing’ the food was. So, we sit down and order and start chatting, everything seemed normal, he was a little cocky but I looked past it because…well he was stunning. Then I started to notice the waitress giving me some very long, uncomfortable looks and that continued throughout the whole meal, but I just tried to ignore it.

Anyway, near the end of the meal I got up to go to the toilet and on the way back, the waitress grabs me and says “Look, girl to girl, I need to tell you, you’re the third this week.’ So I’m looking at her a bit confused and say ‘What?’

‘You’re his third girl this week, who he’s brought here.’ Naturally I’m offended and not quite sure if I believe her so I ask ‘Are you sure? How do you know’. She goes ‘Because I was one of them…’

On the way back I grabbed my coat and bag and left without saying a word. I haven’t spoken to him since.

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Huevos Rancheros

Lifestyle

By Kealey Chapman These huevos rancheros-inspired eggs are a great breakfast as the mornings get chillier and it’s even harder to get out of bed and drag yourself to lectures in the morning.

The spicy kick of the chilli warms you up and it’s a substantial breakfast to sustain you for a long day on campus.

This easy recipe can also be made on colder autumnal evenings after a day of hard work and concentration. If you’re feeling particularly social, grab some friends and make a biger version perfect for sharing.

Don’t throw away the rest of the chilli, you can put it in the freezer and use it next time, no need to defrost.

Ingredients Serves one 2 eggs ¼ can chopped tomatoes ¼ red chilli ¼ green pepper ½ garlic clove 1 handful of smoked bacon lardons (or chorizo if you have it) ¼ a small red onion Olive oil Pepper 1 handful roughly chopped coriander (optional) Dice the pepper, red onion and finely chop the garlic and chilli and gently fry them with the bacon lardons (or chorizo) in a frying pan with a tablespoon of olive oil.

Fry until the peppers and onions are softened and the bacon is cooked.

Add the chopped tomatoes and warm them through.

Using the back of a spoon, create two craters in the tomato sauce for the eggs and add a dash of oil into each of them.

Turn up the heat of the pan to make the oil hot and crack in the eggs. Turn the heat back down, sprinkle some pepper on the eggs and place a lid over the frying pan so that the top cooks.

Keep checking the eggs so that they don’t overcook. They usually take about 3 minutes.

When the whites of the egg are cooked through, take the pan off the hob and scatter over the coriander.

Enjoy!

Photo by Kealey Chapman

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A different perspective

By Eleanor Weaver Newspaper Cuture Editor

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think everyone will agree that Fresher’s Week is incomplete without a visit to Venue. It never fails to provide a plethora of fun and (slightly) regrettable stories from the night before. While some may be a blur you can guarantee that a member of Venue Bar Staff remembers, myself included.

So here is my share of stories from the beginning of this very term.

Firstly, you will be judged by the

stone-cold sober staff if you decide that Venue is the place to canoodle. When working it is incredibly hard to avoid all the make-out sessions by every door, all extremely slobbery and very open mouthed. The 4 vodka lemonades might fool you into thinking that Venue is a suitable location for your romantic encouter, but trust me, it’s not. And who would I be if I did not mention the chunder that comes with Freshers who still do not know how to handle their drinks. Note: if you see a bucket and mop, move out the way! We are cleaning

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that grossness up.

But the nights always bring the most hilarious stories. For example, the classic strong bathroom bond between girls being further solidified by puking next to each other and still missing the toilet… always a delight.

And of course, you can’t forget the extremely keen Freshers who will hit on everyone, although this is not solely a fresher problem. My worst case from the week was one guy on the Monday who boasted a successful hook-up from February (congrats I suppose?), pestered me for a kiss, and declared “I was the most beautiful girl there”. A LOT. I did have to result to hiding but I appreciate that the beer goggles were actually a thing and working.

All in all, these stories make working Fresher’s Week so worth it for all the anecdotes you can share with other staff and your housemates when you arrive home. Do any of these tales sound familiar?

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How to: Stay motivated

By Rowan Parris Writer

We all have days when motivation is just hard to find. Whether it results in repeatedly making up excuses to not go to the gym with your flatmate, or putting off that assignment for weeks. Lack of motivation is often a factor in your procrastination. Here are some tips for success in whatever you choose to do: Take a break from social media.

With people posting only a filtered view of their lives, it is easy to get into a mindset where you believe that you and your lifestyle are somehow inferior. Apps like ‘Cold Turkey’ will block you from using your device for up to an hour.

This can stop you from getting distracted and will help you to focus on the task in front of you, prompting you to get it done.

Look for inspirational quotes.

Wise words from successful people can help you to feel motivated to work towards achievements yourself, and reading about celebrities like

Oprah who overcame difficulties to find triumph can help you to get through hard times. If you feel motivated by quotes, print some of your favourites off and stick them around your room! This will ensure you keep yourself motivated at all times.

Give yourself time to relax.

Doing what you love, or even just talking with friends and family can help to reduce stress and keep you sane in stressful situations.

Taking time out can help to you to remember what is truly important and what is not, which will help you to keep going in the long run.

A well-deserved break can be great motivation to finish a task, reward yourself with an epsiode of your favourite show.

Remind yourself why you are doing whatever it is. Think of the benefits of getting that job done, as well as how you can relax once it is finished. Rewarding yourself after the gym with a smoothie or a break for an episode of your favourite TV show after a few hours of studying can give you the encouragement that you need to accomplish

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something.

Create priority lists. Organising your assignments makes it a lot easier to complete them. Ticking items off the list after they are completed will also give you a feeling of accomplishment that will boost your mood.

Listen to music. Your favourite artist can always help, particularly at the gym where it is easy to hit a slump in your exercise. A good song will make you work harder and

elevate your spirits.

Make plans with other people.

This particularly works for studying and working out, as making a commitment to others means that not only will you have more fun than you would on your own, you also have an obligation to complete the task.

By using some of these tips, you’ll be feeling motivated in no time!

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However, people have started challenging this notion. One of the most prolific movements is Free the Nipple, a gender equality campaign named after a 2014 film of the same name

by Lina Esco, which aims to advance gender equality and promote empowerment and freedom.

Social taboos surrounding female nipples are actively encouraged by social media

guidelines, which prohibit hashtag #freethenipple to raise “graphic content”. Instagram’s awareness.

The double standard can be Community Guidelines state that they “don’t allow nudity on explained simply in the fact Instagram [...] Photo by decider.com including some photos of female nipples”. While women have to adhere to this rule, men are freely allowed to post topless photos on the social media site. Stars such as Miley Cyrus and Rihanna have had their pictures removed for showing their chests, whilst that women’s bodies are often male stars are applauded for sexualised by society. And while theirs. To highlight the double a man could quite happily sit on standard, women began to a beach, or in a park on a sunny Photoshop pictures of men’s day without a top, women are nipple over their own in order to expected to cover up. There is bypass the site’s guidelines. This an unsettling mindset that a quickly became a movement woman’s body is not her own, in itself, with people using the so perhaps the thought of a

woman taking control of her sexuality and body is a daunting prospect for some. This theory also applies to breastfeeding women, an act which is often deemed inappropriate when done in public, even thought it is a completely natural thing.

It implies that a woman’s breast is only acceptable when they are objectified by society.

Following the controversy of both Instagram and Facebook removing photos of women breastfeeding their children, whilst allowing adverts including the obvious sexualisation of breasts, both sites now have stated in their Community Guidelines, that although pictures of female

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Although 2015 was considered the year of the breast, this was when the campaign really took off, 2016 is continuing the battle. Stars such as Kendall Jenner and half sister Kim Kardashian have been favouring sheer tops with no bras, openly flaunting their breasts, once again raising the question of nipple censorship.

It seems that a woman doesn’t even need to be fully naked for nipples to be an issue. Seeing an outline through a top is enough to warrant a headline according to some publications which shall remain nameless.

With society progressing each and every day, how long will it be until women’s nipples are granted the same rights as men’s? It is quite a strange notion, knowing that a part of my body is considered inappropriate and offensive in the eyes of society.

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This week in photos Opening of The Wigoder Building Photos by Daria Istayeva

Spotted in Venue: Vensday 05/10/16 Photos by: Adam J Webb Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court, the Rt Honourable the Baroness Hale of Richmond.

The Honourable Charles Wigoder and his wife officially open the new building.

Kent Union Mental Health UKC Pets as Therapy Photos by Ruth Wilkinson

Baroness Hale gives a speech to the crowds of law alumni, corporates, trusts and foundations, friends, staff, students and the University.

Students and staff show guests around the new Mooting Chamber

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our Saturday night starts right here! That’s right everyone The X Factor is back and the live shows have begun. Simon Cowell is back with a judges line-up that feels a little familiar.

But supposedly it is not about them but

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Factor Live Shows Return about the music. We have already seen Bratavio get voted off the competition and now Four of Diamonds are returning after Brooks Way have left due to allegations made in the press last week. All this and its only coming up to week two. You can watch The X Factor live Saturday and Sunday evening on ITV1 or on the ITV Hub.

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Bones: The Final Series

By Karisma Indra Newspaper Sport Editor

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here are very few series that have had enough success to fuel twelve seasons, one such programme is Bones.

Entering its twelfth and final series in 2017, the

programme follows Temperance “Bones” Brennan (Emily Deschanel), a forensic anthropologist who works side by side with FBI Special Agent, Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz) to solve the impossible cases using, yes you guessed it, bones.

The true success of the show is not only the creative means of solving crimes but in

the strong cast. Deschanel’s Brennan is socially impaired but is set off by peopleperson, Booth. The chemistry between the two leads have entranced viewers from the Pilot episode in 2005. Now as they enter the final season, all eyes are on how things will pan out.

The thing that sets Bones apart from your run of the mill crime shows such as CSI is the fact that forensic anthropology is a very interesting, if relatively

unknown field to the majority of us. There is something really cool about being able to map a person’s entire life with just their skeleton. Of course, the show does not solely rely on Brennan’s anthropological finds. Also cast is forensic artist, Angela Montenegro (Michaela Conlin) whose job it is to put a face to the skull that has been found in the show, often after having had one of Brennan’s interns and assistants reassemble it. With the help of coroner, Dr. Camille Saroyan

(Tamara Taylor) and bug and dirt specialist, Dr. Jack Hodgins (T J Thyne), this team is the one to beat in Washington. Other memorable characters include, Dr. Lance Sweets (John Francis Daley), a young psychiatrist who works cases with both Booth and Brennan, and later Special Agent James Aubrey (John Boyd) whose obsession is food.

The characters are both realistic whilst also having just the right amount of virtue and vice. No character is simply two-dimensional which the does the show credit. No individual is perfect, for as amazing as Temperance is with her analysis, she is also super-rational which makes her hard to like at times.

Booth is a man’s man, he was a sniper for the US Army and whilst fundamentally a good guy, his vice- gambling. But it is these flaws with make Bones so realistic and a joy to watch. Even if the deaths are sometimes overly gross and distasteful, it is more than made up for by witty dialogue and a stellar ensemble cast.

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Throwback Films: Scream (1996)

By Ellesse Cooke Events Coordinator

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’m just going to say this now- I am not a fan of horror movies. No I’m not part of the “horror movies just don’t scare me” crowd. Yes it is because I am a wuss. That being said, despite being a satire of classic horrors, Scream is probably one of my favourite movies of all time. Because, in an age where “ironic” references are everywhere, you don’t have to be a horror movie mastermind to appreciate these ones One of the films biggest strengths is how seriously the characters play their respective trope characters.

Neve Campbell is brilliant as Sidney, the reasonably intelligent but for the most part naïve leading lady. Her emotions are so raw, it makes it all the more enjoyable yelling at her to run because the killer is literally right behind her. Billy (Skeet Ulrich), her leading man, gives a more choppy performance, opting to be more insensitive than charming. This can partially be blamed on the writing, which, while strong, doesn’t quite hit the sweet spot for this character.

But the real weak link of the cast is Rose McGowan as Tatum Riley, Sidney’s best friend/the “hot girl who is definitely going to get murdered in one of the most disturbed ways” (SPOILER ALERT, she does). On

one hand, her vapid, selfish persona really works. On the other, there are moments when she legitimately sounds like that girl in school that took drama as a doss subject. Meanwhile, Matthew Lillard gives a bizarrely over the top performance as her sleezy jock type boyfriend that, for the most part, makes

for one of the funnier caricatures.

The plot itself also shares that perfect blend of goofy and suspenseful. By the film’s climax, you’ve been presented with so many red herrings, you find yourself almost agreeing with the throwaway cheerleader character that theorised Sidney could be the killer.

A nod must also be made to the film’s orchestration, that captures the film’s satirical vibe perfectly. And you can’t miss the overtly goofy moments; the melodramatic jump scares, the loud blade sound effects (even when the “blade” is just a pair of blunt looking scissors) and of course, the iconic Ghostface costume.

Scream is a brilliant movie, holding up even better than it did back in the day. The references are so many and so recognisable whether you’ve seen the films are not, from the subtle old fashioned style of our first victim’s hair being synonymous with Friday The 13th’s Alice, to the perfectly delivered quote “We all go a little mad sometimes” to my favourite, Wes Craven cameoing as “Fred” the janitor.

The film is a true love letter to the genre. That’s probably why I’ve seen this movie “20 god damn times”! 4.5 Stars.

Night of the Dead (1945)

By Miles Howell Writer

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aling Studios are better known for producing a string of comedies between 1947 and 1957 that left a lasting mark on British Cinema. However they dabbled in other genres such as horror, as their film Dead of Night from 1945 can well prove.

Dead of Night is an anthology film, that is it contains several segments wrapped together by a framing device.

This linking story revolves around an architect played by Mervyn Jones who visits a home in Kent where he surprises the other guests by saying that they have all appeared in a recurring dream of his and then accurately predicts what will happen to them next. The other guests then precede to regale each other with their own encounters with the supernatural.

The first segment is a version of the classic ‘room for one more’ ghost story in which the protagonist gets a warning from a phantom hearse driver. The second segment follows a party game of ‘sardines’, similar to hide and seek, in an old Victorian mansion where a girl discovers that the stories of the place being haunted are true. The next story is about a newly married couple who have purchased an antique mirror that seems to have an otherworldly effect on the husband.

The fourth segment is the weakest in the film and is about a golf player who gets visited by his former partner who has recently died. This is a more comic story and probably was put in to lighten the mood before the next one which has a ventriloquist played by Michael Redgrave whose dummy seems to have a life of its own. Cleverly enough, Hugo the dummy is never seen doing anything out of the ordinary leaving

the possibility open that the problem is all in the ventriloquists mind. The linking narrative is then capped off with a memorable twist that I shall not spoil for you.

Dead of Night might not seem scary to a modern audience but for anyone interested in classic British Cinema, especially horror, this film is well worth a look.

Let us know your favourite throwback film, email us at newspaper. entertainment@inquiremedia.co.uk

Entertainment

In Cinemas

The Girl on the Train Emily Blunt leads an all-star cast in the adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Paula Hawkins. The film follows the daily commute of divorcee Rachel. One day, she glimpses something terrible happen to another woman – who then goes missing.

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Inferno Ron Howard returns to direct the latest bestseller in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code series, which finds the famous symbologist (again played by Tom Hanks) on a trail of clues tied to the great Dante himself.

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American Honey A teenage girl with nothing to lose joins a traveling magazine sales crew, and gets caught up in a whirlwind of hard partying, law bending and young love as she criss-crosses the Midwest with a band of misfits.

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Games to Look Out For

FIFA 17 Always one of the most anticipated games of the year , FIFA is back once again. New story mode features and new game engine will surely make this one of the years best sellers.

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Gears of War 4 Taking place 25 years after the last game, GOW4 reintouduces some old game play techniques fans of the series will remember plus new weather catagories.

The great video game film plot

By Ellesse Cooke Events Coordinator

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t is a truth universally acknowledged that a film in possession of a video game basis must be in want of a bad review. Why the Pride and Prejudice reference? Well, I want to demonstrate something – just because you can put two things together, doesn’t mean you should. Case in point – the film based upon a video game. This is a genre that according to more than 20 years of proof, doesn’t work. But just where do these films go wrong? In almost all cases, it comes down to the plot.

The first, and arguably most infamous of the lot was the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie. The main problem? The majority of Super Mario plots consist of him saving the same princess from the same guy eight times. It’s not exactly going to be The Shawshank Redemption; and soon as you have to start developing those characters to make a full length film, you start to mould them into something they’re not. Combine this with some truly bewildering visual choices (seriously,

you call that a Goomba?!) and you can see why this film has a bad reputation.

Meanwhile, games with a slightly more defined plot such as Mortal Kombat (1995) end up being melodramatic, dark films. The original product involved a far campier plot, one that wouldn’t have translated as well to film because part of its appeal is translated through gameplay.

The best of the bunch is probably the recent Angry Birds Movie (2016), perhaps because it has the lightest plot of all. You don’t see the red angry bird pursuing a princess in the game. Then again, this adaptation was also a generic kid’s film that arguably only really provided the genre with the cheapest, most money-grabbing potential.

Then come games that are too plot heavy. Unless sequels are guaranteed, filmmakers are required to either cut out large elements of the plot or risk weighing the entire film down with it.

The latter seemed to be the case with the 2016 Warcraft film. The Warcraft lore and mythology is integrated, and filmmakers do their damnedest to fit into the film. It’s been purported that

fans of the game were at the very least impressed by how accurate the film was. But when it came down to it, the film was still considered bulky and derivative.

And what about the games with that perfect amount of plot, just enough that it even starts to surpass gameplay both in quality and priority? In the wake of releases like Until Dawn and many of those from Telltale, an indie company that seems to be owning that “choose your own adventure” style of gaming, people are beginning to joke how much games are becoming like “interactive movies”. And that’s what it all comes down to; there would be no point adapting these kinds of games.

That’s the reason games with simple clichéd plots like Super Mario still have success. It might be about little more than a plumber rescuing his princess – But you get to be that plumber.

Nevertheless, it’s now undeniably common knowledge that video games are big business, and Hollywood will likely continue to convert these opportunities. Don’t be surprised if we see a Disney Crossy Road movie.

Review: Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 1 & 2

By Daniel Otway Writer

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Mafia III The motto of this game is “Every player story is unique”. So with so much choice I guess all is left to ask is how will you exact revenge against the Italian Mob?

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ame developers Telltale Games’ newest entry invites players into the dark crime-ridden world that is Gotham City, to take on the role of Bruce Wayne and his alter ego, The Batman.

To those unfamiliar, Telltale titles differ from your traditional game; the focus is not so much on the gameplay, but rather the story itself and the choices you make along the way. It’s definitely not typical, but perhaps that is why Telltale has received quite the following in the past few years. As of now, only episodes 1 and 2 are available for purchase, with the remaining 3 episodes due out in the next few months. If episodes 1 and 2 are any indication of what’s to come, then gamers are in for a real treat.

Each episode is split into sections in which you will play as Bruce Wayne or The Batman. Actions and choices you make as a character can end up affecting the other, and it’s fun to see how your actions influence different outcomes.

Do you want to play the illustrious playboy billionaire Bruce Wayne, or do you want to try and keep a low profile?

Do you want to be a symbol of hope as The Batman and take a less aggressive approach, or do you want to instill fear by breaking criminal’s bones and leaving them hospital-bound?

Batman: The Telltale Series lets you make these choices. One issue with the Telltale formula over the years is that some events in the various games’ stories are unavoidable, leading to particular events happening regardless of your choices. Whilst there are unfortunately still examples of this present in Telltale’s Batman, fortunately there are areas where I did feel my choices genuinely mattered and the story changed as a result. At one particular point, you can even choose to tackle the problem as Bruce Wayne or The Batman instead of being assigned a fixed role. Future episodes also look promising; I am very interested in how the story will change depending on the significant choice you have to make at the end of episode 2.

By far the most enjoyable aspect of

the game is planning how to take down your enemies as Batman. By scanning the area, you can decide how you want to take down your foes with the options presented. Once you’re all set, you play out your plan in an extended quick time event which is nothing short of fantastic. My only complaint is that during quick time events here and at other points, there does not seem to be any punishment for error, as missing the prompts does not cause you to fail.

The only punishment is if you do not fill up your “Bat-meter” during the fight, which merely means you cannot pull off an awesome finisher at the end. Telltale games are not played for their difficulty, but the fact I could miss every button prompt and still continue seems like a big oversight.

The game is easily the best looking Telltale game to date thanks to the new engine. The voice acting throughout is also superb, despite the occasional lip sync not being perfect. Overall, Batman: The Telltale Series is shaping up to be a brilliant edition to their repertoire, and I look forward to the remaining episodes to see how the story ends.

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BRITs Critics’ Choice Predictions

By Freddy Clarke Writer

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e are approaching music award season and before we know it we will be finding out who is earning the titles of ‘Best Album’ and ‘Song of the Year’. But for now lets look at the newcomers and who could potentially be up for the BRITs Critics’ Choice prize, a title previously won by the likes of Adele, Ellie Golding, Sam Smith and most recently Jack Garrett. So here are my prediction of who will be getting the nod this year.

Vaults London based band Vaults have been a trio I have had my eye on for a while, and it seems that now is their time to step into the spotlight.

They started releasing music in 2013 and since then they have released two

Will Joseph Cook This Kentish lad is definitely one to watch. Having featured heavily on the BBC Introducing circuit and Radio 1 playlist, the music industry is wanting this guy to go far. With a debut album slated for early 2017 I feel we are still waiting for the big smash hit but if anyone on this list is going to hit the big time I think Will is where I’d put my money. The track to check out: Sweet Dreamer Photo by Will Joseph Cook | Press image

Charlotte OC This lady has been in the game for a while but I see 2017 is going to be the year for Charlotte OC. She has been releasing music professionally since 2011 but it seems to have all gone under the radar until now. Earlier this month she dropped the single “Blackout” to give us an idea of the sound of her new album. This was followed by the official first single “Darkest Hour” and this is where things are going to change for her and I can see her getting the nods as a one to watch. The track to check out: Darkest Hour

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EPs and featured on the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack.

Vaults also feature on Gorgon City’s summer hit “All Four Walls”. With over 21 million views on YouTube they are a band not to be messed with, and we wait to see what they do next.

The track to check out: Midnight River These are some of our suggestions, but who do you think will be big in 2017? Let us know www.inquiremedia.co.uk

Has music changed over the years? Are we nostalgic or ready for more?

By Christian Dada Writer

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usic is something which can be hard to describe in very few words. Music is soul. Music is feeling.

Music is hope. Music is love. It is unique to each and every individual depending on perspective. As the saying goes; music speaks when words fail.

It gives artists a place to channel their emotions and express themselves whilst their listeners can also engage in their emotions.

In a sense music has changed over the years as trends change, however music is timeless. Artists use samples from previous songs and incorporate the flows and melodies into their work.

So while you may hear a new song and think that you have heard something similar, the artist may have been inspired by another artist.

Music brings about a feeling of nostalgia. A song can remind you of your past, growing up, or even through different stages in your life i.e. adolescence. The term ‘soundtrack to my life’ comes to mind. Reminiscing on past times can bring about a sense of joy, laughter or even sadness. Music

brings about plethora of emotions.

Independent artists especially manage to build a strong connection with their ‘fans’ as they have to do a lot of the work themselves. Where signed artists may have marketing contacts and big budgets, independent artists have to do the groundwork themselves and work harder. This in essence allows them to establish a better connection with their fans and in the long term can work in their favour as their fans will have more loyalty towards them.

People will always be ready for more.

Music has no end. New artists get inspired by others who have gone before them and by their peers. Whether it be the production, style or lyrics. As artists get inspired and discover old pieces of work, they incorporate what they have learnt into their own projects. This cycle keeps going on and on with ‘new’ music being produced but with a subtle or maybe even strong link to music which has been given to the world in the past.

Fans eagerly anticipate new music from their favourite artists or even new ones but are always happy going back in certain moments of time to listen to the ‘classics’ which they once held dearly in their hearts.

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Beautiful Town Music presents: Native People

The Gulbenkian Cinema listings Times HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (12A) Fri 14 Oct - Thu 20 Oct 2016 HELL OR HIGH WATER (15) Fri 14 Oct - Wed 19 Oct 2016 THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK - THE TOURING YEARS Sun 16 Oct 2016 CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (15) Fri 21 Oct - Wed 26 Oct 2016 THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS (15) Fri 21 Oct - Tue 25 Oct 2016 KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS 3D (PG) Sun 23 Oct 2016 ROSENWALD (U) + Q&A Sun 23 Oct 2016 LITTLE MEN (PG) Fri 28 Oct - Sun 30 Oct 2016 BLAIR WITCH (15) Fri 28 Oct - Mon 31 Oct 2016 UNDER THE SHADOW (PG) Sat 29 Oct - Sun 30 Oct 2016 BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (15) Sun 30 Oct - Tue 1 Nov 2016 BLAIR WITCH PROJECT (15) Outdoor Screening Mon 31 Oct 2016 THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SING-ALONG Fri 25 Nov 2016

Prices Full - £8.50 GulbCard Member - £6.50 Senior - £7.50 Registered Disabled - £7.50 Student - £5.30 Student GulbCard Member - £4.30 Unemployed - £7.50

Support from: Glass Peaks & Holy Pinto Thu 20 Oct 8pm

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otly tipped indie-electronic four piece Native People headline Beautiful Town Music presents at Gulbenkian on Thursday 20 October with support from melancholic alt-pop fourpiece Glass Peaks and indie-pop duo Holy Pinto.

Youthful and full of

ambition, Folkestone Native People based Native People combine classic 80s synths with fresh indieelectronic ties, drawing influence from contemporaries Shura, Friendly Fires and Two Door Cinema Club. The band have previously received Record of the Week (BBC Introducing Kent) and Discovery of the Week (Amazing Radio) plus features on Clash, AMBY & Spindle. The quartet’s vivacious live set saw Native People sell out Club NME at London’s prestigious Koko and

caught the attention of indie experts pop band of Canterbury duo Aymen Propaganda. Clash describes Saleh and Ryan Hurley. Built on their new single Call Me as the foundation of Aymen’s bright, “the sort of thing that can shimmery rhythm guitar coupled with make you dance and still pull Ryan’s uniquely commanding, your heartstrings” and is the creative, and dynamic first release from the ‘To Lose drumming, they are What Ep’ that came out in influenced by August. the prosaic Glass Peaks are quickly storytelling style earning themselves a of artists such as Jens reputation as one of the SouthLekman, The Mountain Glass Peaks East’s hottest new talents.

Goats and The Weakerthans.

With influences such as Joy Aymen’s vocal draws comparisons Division and The Smiths and to fellow compatriot Frank Turner, and resonating the sound of Ben more stylistically The Front Bottoms.

Howard, Foals, The Maccabees and However, their warm, indie-rock sound White Lies. Sonically the group pen is more reminiscent of bands such beautifully unpredictable and dynamic as Death Cab For Cutie and Bombay songs; evocative lyrics are consumed Bicycle Club. Holy Pinto’s debut album by waves of moody, syncopated guitar ‘Congratulations’ is out now via Soft licks, progressively erupting to a Speak Records. serendipitous full-scale wall-of-sound Native People (support Glass Peaks induced by pounding drums and and Holy Pinto) will be at Gulbenkian driving bass lines. As the band become on Thursday 20 October at 8pm. The increasingly revered for their powerful gig has been organised by Beautiful live show, it’s easy to hear and see why Town Music so many people are already captivated In association with Gulbenkian. by their sound.

Tickets: £7 / Students £5.

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Comedy at The Gulbenkian A

cross the year The Gulbenkian programming a wide selection of comedy featuring home grown talent and those on the national circuit.

Now for those who have missed out on tickets to see Russell Howard and Jason Byrne do not panic as there are a whole host of other acts to see.

OMID DJALILI Sat 3 Dec - Sun 4 Dec 2016 £24.00 Award winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili known for his legendary stand-up performances is back on a nationwide tour! Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass.

FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING

EXPERIENCE Thu 15 Dec 2016 Cafe £40.00 When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant and are served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, pretty much anything can happen – especially with two-thirds of the show improvised. The fun starts as guests wait to be seated, then hurtles along in a tour de force of gags, shambolic service and a ‘70s-style 3-course meal.

GARY DELANEY - THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT GARY Sun 29 Jan 2017 £14.00 A regular on Mock the Week, ‘There’s Something About Gary’ is gary Delaney’s brand new tour... and that something

is he likes to write and perform jokes.

An awful lot of them. He thinks a good joke should be like a drunk Glaswegian, short and punchy.

LUCY PORTER: CONSEQUENCES Sun 5 Feb 2017 £14.00 A hilarious new show of heart-felt personal revelations and incisive cultural observations from stand-up Lucy Porter.

Lucy will cover some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, homebrewing, quizzing, Britpop of the 1990s, falconry and Gary Wilmot. Lucy is a regular on TV & radio (QI, Mock The Week, The News Quiz).

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War Horse comes to Canterbury

By Freddy Clarke Writer

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he cast of the stage production of War Horse came to Canterbury city centre Sunday 9 October to promote the fact the show is coming to The Marlowe Theatre in 2017 The National Theatre’s acclaimed production will be rehearsed in Canterbury before it opens there on 15 September 2017, where it will run until 14 October 2017.

Director Mark Everett believes it is the success of these visits that made the National pick Canterbury to launch the tour.

“This is a huge honour for us all at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury and Kent”, Mark said. “Because the tour starts at The Marlowe, it will also be rehearsed here, which adds a whole new dimension as most shows we present are made elsewhere.

“Attracting National Theatre productions was one of our key

ambitions when the new Marlowe Theatre was being planned and built.

I am absolutely delighted that we have managed to secure War Horse for our audiences. This stunning and groundbreaking production really is the icing on the cake.”

The tour of War Horse coincides with the Centenary commemorations of the end of the First World War. War Horse, which has been seen by more than seven million people worldwide, completes its record-breaking eight-year London run at the New London Theatre on 12 March 2016. It has won 25 awards, including the Tony Award for Best Play on Broadway.

Tickets for War Horse at The Marlowe Theatre are priced from £18 to £59.50 (concessions available, booking fee applies) and are available from the Box Office on 01227 787787, or marlowetheatre.com. To become a Marlowe Friend and get priority booking, call the Box Office or go online.

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Poetry Corner Fresher’s Fare I got on a bus bound for Whitstable, The fare was cheap and the seats were clean.

Never before had I been there.

Never before had I been.

The bus was boarded by mouths galore, Mundanities from the old and the young.

Yet of all the passengers, I was most keen.

Because never before had I been.

When it got dark, the lights came on.

Sturry Station could be seen.

I looked at the faces going to Whitstable, Wondering if they had ever been.

Dylan Stallard If you would like you poetry featured in the paper email us at newspaper.culture@inquiremedia. co.uk

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George Meadows: Stitched Drawings at The Beaney

By Georgia Dack Writer

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t the Beaney, The Wellcome Collection’s touring exhibition has Georgie Meadows showcasing her assortment of stitched illustrations. The pieces are inspired by her experiences as a mental health worker with the elderly, illustrating the common struggles of our aging population often afflicted with mental and physical ailments, or simply isolation. Especially with loneliness among the elderly becoming a wider known issue right now, her work aims to “encourage empathy” and “celebrate the courage” of these people.

This sentiment comes through very well. Much in the way we may see and judge others in life, we are greeted by the image, and we are then given a little context about the subject portrayed, realigning our judgements. The descriptions for each piece are worded over simplistically, as if appealing to a child, but perhaps the point is that it makes them accessible.

The pieces are skillfully made freehand with a sewing machine, and the use of thread works really well in creating

OPENING TIMES MON - FRI 9AM - 10PM SAT - SUN 10AM - 5PM minimal and delicate forms.

Some of the best moments are when the content and the medium draw together seamlessly. One of these stand-out pieces was a portrait labelled “For all her life Fara had to live through terrible depression and mania”.

Mounted on a standalone podium, you can see the work from both sides; on one, the polished embroidered portrait; on the other, excesses of loose threads hanging from the illustration, perhaps showing a frail inner condition. The dual nature of the piece highlights the interior and exterior states expressed in the content, and works sympathetically alter the stigma of age.

Some pieces without context simply convey the unique character of her subjects, and although this exhibition is subtle, the simplicity of the line drawings is powerfully evocative. This is something you should approach with an open mind, but it is a thought provoking experience about an under-exposed issue in our society.

Stitched Drawings will be showing in the Front Room at the Beaney House of Art and until 27 November.

The Beaney, located on Canterbury High Street (see picture left), is a great place to visit. With regular exhibitions coming to the museum and a wide collection of permanent features. For more infomation about what is going on at The Beaney visit canterburymuseums.co.uk/beaney/

AUDIOBOOKS: IS IT REALLY THE SAME AS READING?

By Layo Oke Writer

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udiobooks have basically gotten me through my degree.

As a third year student, studying English and American Literature with Creative Writing, I usually listen to audiobooks for leisure or work purposes. Sometimes the expectation to read several novels in a week can appear daunting, but a brilliant alternative to the process is listening to audiobooks.

However, I do not substitute audiobooks over books. I use audiobooks as a companion piece, to aid with reading my course text. Yes, what would usually take me up to a week, at best, to finish can be done instead within six hours on average; but someone reading aloud for example, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, does not allow me to know if a colon, semicolon, bracket or dash is being used. And as an English student, quotes in an essay are integral to an argument, and not being able to quote them properly would be ridiculous, simply because I would be relying on what I heard. Furthermore, it would be harder to reference the quote I am using from a text, since audiobooks do not tell you page numbers in its recordings. It is also hard to highlight a sentence or phrase that has interested you, because you are listening to a book, not reading it.

Nevertheless, audiobooks are great interchangeably for leisure. I love reading in my spare time, but when you have little to no time to read for yourself, sometimes an audiobook provides you with the opportunity to ‘read’ in your own time; while doing housework, going to the gym, or on the bus to or from university. You do not need to carry a book with you, as you are listening to the book yourself, and

ideally you can get through more books on your ‘booklist’ in your own time, faster.

Usually, you can purchase an audiobook from iTunes or Audible; however, I am aware that audiobooks do not come cheap, and as poor university students there are always alternative ways to listen to audiobooks. There is an app on the app store I often use called ‘Audiobook’ – very unoriginal, I know,

nevertheless, it is a free app that lets you listen to most of the classics. Or if you are lucky you can simply check on YouTube, sometimes the Audiobook you are looking for is uploaded on there. Don’t forget to also check out the library, they have audiobooks there as well. Finally, you can look on librivox. co.uk, they have an app on the iTunes Store that has many free audiobooks for you to get stuck into.

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Society networking night 10th October 2016

A night held to enable societies to meet one and other, network and ultimately build stronger ties.

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Interview: Ruth Wilkinson VP (Activities)

By Stephen Mathews Writer

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fter four months in the role, we caught up with VP (Activities), Ruth Wilkinson to see how she’s settling in.

Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself?

Hi, I’m Ruth, I just finished my degree in English Lit. and creative writing and now I work full time as VP Activities for Kent Union! I started volunteering at Kent Union when I joined the committee for the Sailing and Windsurfing club in my second year and I’ve had some of the best times of University at the Sailing club!

I was also a student trustee and a Team Kent Exec member.

How are you going to put your own stamp on the role of VP Activities?

The role is basically what you make it! It’s totally flexible and open to you doing what you’re inspired

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by. I’m really excited about loads of things but especially supporting student groups with the brilliant stuff they want to achieve. I’m talking to KTV about their film festival, RaG about a South East networking event as well as loads of others. I’m also

especially looking forward to rewarding all the great activities that go on this year in our Activities Awards.

What are your goals for this year?

My biggest goal is around showcasing the amazing skills and experience taking

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part in extracurricular activities can offer students.

I want to support students with the campaigns and events they want to run like the Kent Arts Ball as well as running events with the Societies Executive and the Community Action Committee.

What are you looking forward to the most this year?

There’s so much! Activities Awards has to be the number one thing because I love hearing about all the great stuff that’s gone on, but I’m also really excited about going to society events and seeing them run their own events.

Which is your favourite society?

I can’t have favourites!

They’re all brilliant!

For more information about societies and volunteering groups you can get involved with visit: kentunion.co.uk/ activities

Find out more about how you can get involved Kent Dance This year at Kent Dance is all about YOU! With a strong ethos of “One Team. One Family.”, we make life long friends, while giving members the best experiences and the most fun! We have 2 shows this year and will attend 3 competitions at Buckinghamshire and Loughborough, plus VARSITY, for our competitive members to represent the university If you don’t want to perform, you can come for fun too! We have a huge array of styles this year including: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip

Hop, Irish, Bollywood, Caribbean, Krump and Commercial! We will be supporting our Global and Local Charities of the Year, Humanitas and Catching Lives.

We have teamed up with other performing societies to bring you joint socials and workshops and there’s also our Annual Ball to look forward too! We are sponsored by Student Places, SR and the Gulbenkian. Relax, unwind and join Kent Dance!​

The ‘Are You Not Drinking Much’ Society The ‘Are You Not Drinking Much?’

(AYNDM) Society strives to provide a safe-space for students to socialize and engage in a range of activities, whilst free from the pressure to drink.

Despite common belief, we know not everyone at university is interested in drinking all the time, and we welcome anyone – be it non, light, or full-on drinkers – looking to stay sober for a night.

You can join us Thursday evenings for various events, such as games nights, quizzes, and those of a more special variety, like our popular ‘Where’s Wally Night’, ‘Café Crawl’ and upcoming ‘Christmas Cluedo’!

We’ll also be sharing the fun this term with Kent Video Gaming Society and keeping it teetotal with TeaSoc. For more information and updates about AYNDM, find us on Facebook or the Kent Union website.

Lonely Hearts Volunteer of the Month September

Rowena Bicknell KGSA Vice President

D

uring Welcome Week,Rowena went above and beyond her role in organising a full week of events for Postgraduate students that saw a huge attendance throughout the week.

New postgraduate students felt incredible welcomed to the university, and many have passed on grateful comments to Rowena and the committee for them being so welcoming and putting on such a great week.

She put in an incredible amount of work and has helped to create a strong new community of postgraduates on campus! Congratulations Rowena, from all of us at Kent Union!

To nominate someone for October, go to https://unionkent.wufoo.eu/ forms/volunteer-of-the-monthcanterbury-201617/ Congratulations to our students who have logged over 9400 volunteering hours on the KSCV Toolkit so far!

The Toolkit is a great way to record your volunteering, and gained awards for doing so, which go on your HEAR record at graduation! To get involved, please sign up to the Toolkit at www. kentunion.co.uk/toolkit

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InQuire talks to: UKC Quidditch Society

By Karisma Indra Newspaper Sport Editor Hi, James please introduce yourself and your role in the society?

Hi, my name is James and I am the President of the UKC Quidditch Society.

So for those who are unfamiliar with the sport of Quidditch can you explain it for us?

Sure, Quidditch is a the biggest sport (something akin to football in popularity) in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. It is played by two teams, each of whom have three Chasers, two Beaters, a Keeper and a Seeker. The three chasers

try to pass the Quaffle (a volleyball) through one of the three hoops which are defended by the Keeper, a goal scored is worth 10 points. Meanwhile, the beaters use bludgers (a dodgeball) to disrupt play by knocking opposing players off their brooms.

The seeker comes into play 18 minutes into the game, their job is to chase the snitch runner and attempt to take the snitch (a tennis ball in a sock or a pouch) from the rear of the snitch runner’s shorts. Once caught, the snitch ends play and gives 30 points to the team whose Seeker caught the snitch. The team with the most points

at the end wins.

What is the competition like?

There are many tournaments throughout the year, including several fantasy tournaments.

Personally, I have played at seven tournaments.

Our team is called the Flying Chaucers and we have played in the British Quidditch Cup for the past two years.

So tell us a bit more about the society and why people should join.

The society is in its second year, although prior to that it was a part of UKC Hogwarts. Last year we had 30 paying members. Quidditch is a fun, fast growing sport.

It is full contact, mixed gender and inclusive of all identities. It’s chaos out there on the pitch but it’s great fun, and you don’t have to like Harry

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Spotlight on Sport:

InQuire takes a look at some of the sports teams on campus

Ultimate Frisbee

Kent Cheer

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Potter to play.

What do you hope to achieve in the coming year?

Our goals for this year are to go back to the British Cup and take it by a storm. We also have plans for additional weekly sessions and more socials.

We currently meet once a week at 2 p.m. on a Wednesday.

Finally, does the real Quidditch match up to the one described in the books by J.K. Rowling?

The real sport is far cooler than in both the books and the films. I would recommend it to all.

Sport

e've all thrown a frisbee with our mates in the park at some point or another, but did you know that there is actually a fast-paced sport based around this simple plastic disc? Ultimate frisbee or just “ultimate” - might sound like a bizarre activity involving going to extreme locations for a chuck-about, but it's actually a team sport with many attributes similar to football, netball and American football.

Ultimate is played by passing the disc between players until a goal is scored by completing a pass over the goal line. There are no referees, instead the players trust one another and use their own knowledge of the rules to maintain fair play.

Invented by American college students in the 1960s, Ultimate is now one of the

fastest growing sports in the world.

There are now two professional leagues in the USA, and the sport recently gained Olympic recognition.

The University of Kent's team – Kent Touch This – has existed since 2004.

They have progressed in recent years to qualify for university national tournaments on a regular basis in the men's and mixed divisions.

The women's team has developed greatly, competing at outdoor regionals for the first time in their history last year.

This year, KTT's men will be going into their second ever season of BUCS competition.

They are hoping to gain

By Kent Cheer

ent Cheer has a range of different squads from game day cheerleaders to competitive stunt squads to competitive pom dance squads.

Our Falconettes, the game day cheeries, go along to the American Football games to cheer and support the team; they play a big role in Varsity, as they try to support as many sports

promotion into the first division for the south-east region.

Home BUCS games will be played at the Pavilion, starting on Wednesday 26th October. The men's, women's and mixed indoors teams will be aiming for national qualification at various tournaments.

teams as possible.

Whilst Falconettes don’t compete, they still train twice a week and learn stunts, tumbles and jumps like our other squads. We have three competitions this year, so from the very beginning of term, the squads will be learning routines to prepare for competition.

Kent Cheer has a range of social events prepared for the upcoming year- most importantly, our Mascarade Ball in December. This event is massively important to us, as it is a fundraiser and helps fund our game day travel, competitions and training.

Without the support from sponsorship and fundraisers, we cannot afford to compete or hold extra training so watch out for Kent Cheer’s events and come out to support us!

For more information visit Kent Cheer's Facebook Page

Why should you get involved with sports?

By Angela Hermann Writer

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#IamKentSport “Whether you enjoy playing sport competitively, recreationally, or just to keep fit there are plenty of options to fulfil your needs and many benefits to be gained by getting involved.”

Dominic Boorman, student

Sport at Kent More people, more active, more often

Inter College • Intramural • Let’s Play • One-off events • Health and Fitness • Scholarships • Student Sport Clubs • Physio • Pavilion Café Bar • Venue hire • Coaching and courses

inding fun ways to keep fit can be difficult but at University it is quite easy.

If you’re not up for slogging it out in the gym hour after hour or day after day, or you want a more relaxed, fun way of keeping fit, joining one of the many sports societies on campus would be best.

Many of the sports socities on offer are ones that you may never have tried before.

University, they say is a great place to try new things.

So why not a sport?

Not every sport expects you to want you to compete, many in fact have more casual teams for those who just want to play for fun or learn a new skill.

There are several different reasons why people

join sports societies at University and it matters little whether you like sports or not or whether you are good at sports or not, you can still have fun. Not only it will keep you fit but more importantly it is fun.

Whilst there are teams that you can join if you wish to play a sport competitively, you can also play just for fun. These sessions are typically not as serious as the team training sessions and you will also learn more about your chosen sport and get better at it.

If you join f o r

fun, you’re not required to go so if you’re not feeling up to it, you can just pass on a week.

However, having a fun way to keep fit is just part of it. Socialising is also a very important part of sport societies and most teams will have socials, maybe not every week l i k e some but at least once a term.

The socials are a great way to get away from your studies and relax with new friends and maybe even have a few drinks and ending up in Venue. Sometimes there may even be a theme giving you an excuse to go shopping and dress up.

Most sports teams at Kent are competitive and if you wish to play against other universities then joining a sports society is how to do that. Whilst being competitive it is also a great new experience and you get to travel to different universities around the country, so if you like to see where others go to university, this may be your chance. But you haven’t seen competition until you have seen Varsity. Varsity takes place in the spring term where

every Kent sports team plays their counterpart from Canterbury Christchurch University. Competitiveness is rife and the atmosphere is great.

From personal experience, sports societies are a great way to keep busy. I joined one when I was a Fresher and looking back now, I’m glad that I did. For me, it meant that I had something to do in the evenings and sometimes at weekends, which would stop me thinking of home and getting homesick.

I made new friends who I didn’t live with and it meant that I wasn’t in my room alone, watching Netflix.

Instead I was out, having fun, keeping fit and socialising. I would recommend joining a sports society to anyone whether they are in their first year or not.

Sport www.InQuireLive.co.uk/sport

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BUCs Fixtures 19.10.16

BUCS IS BACK

By Freddy Clarke Writer

Team Kent are back in action as the first week of BUCS gets underway.

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is

the national governing body for Higher Education sport in the UK. Sports teams from across the country will be competing to get the points to ensure they get close to the top of the

BUCS league table. Last year Kent placed 51st out of 160 teams, a ranking I am sure they would like to imporve upon. Later in the year Team Kent will also be looking to contiune thier unbeaten

record at the 2017 Varsity against Christ Church.

Good luck to those competing across the year. Make sure you get down to the Sports Centre and Pavilion to support the teams. #TeamKent

Badminton Men's 1st (A) vs. Queen Mary 1st Men's 2nd (A) vs. UCL 3rd Women's 1st (H) vs. Surrey 1st Basketball Men's (H) vs. Westminster 1st Women's 1st (H) vs. UCL 1st Fencing Men's (H) vs. Royal Holloway 1st Women's (H) vs. Sussex 1st Football Men's 1st (A) vs. Brighton 1st Men's 2nd (H) vs. LSE 1st Men's 3rd (H) vs. BYE Women's 1st (H) vs. Kings 1st Golf Mixed 1st (A) vs. LSE 1st Hockey Men's 1st (H) vs. Imperial 2nd Men's 2nd (A) vs. Herts 1st Men's 3rd (H) vs. Arts 1st Women's 1st (A) vs. Portsmouth 1st Women's 2nd (A) vs. Kings 5th Women's 3rd (H) vs. Kings 6th Lacrosse Men's 1sts (A) vs. Kings 1st Men's 2nd (H) vs. Essex 1st Women's 1st (H) vs. Royal Holloway 1st Women's 2nd (H) vs. UCL 2nd Netball Women's 1st (A) vs. Herts 2nd Women's 2nd (A) vs. Arts 1st Women's 3rd (H) vs. UEL 1st Women's 4th (A) vs. LSE 3rd Rugby Men's 1st (A) vs. Queen Mary 2nd Men's 2nd (A) vs. CCCU 2nd Men's 3rd (H) vs. Arts 1st Men's 4th (H) vs. London Met 1st Squash Men's 1st (H) vs. LSE 1st Men's 2s (A) vs. LSE 2nd Women's (A) vs. Essex 2nd Table Tennis Men's 1st (A) vs. Queen Mary 1st Women's 1st (H) vs. Queen Mary 1st Tennis Men's 1st (A) vs. Essex 1st Men's 2nd (H) vs. Herts 1st Men's 3rd (H) vs. Queen Mary 3rd Women's 1st (A) vs. UCL 2nd Volleyball Men's 1st (A) vs. CCCU 1st Women's 1st (A) vs.

Roehampton 1st