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ccommodation costs at the Canterbury campus of the University of Kent have been increased for another year.

By comparing information supplied on the University website, InQuire has calculated that accommodation prices have increased by an average of £216.29 for the academic year 2016/17. This is based on the price of a room in each college, divided by the number of accommodation types. An

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average calculated by the University based on the number of rooms available on campus put the average at £168.08.

The most shocking statistics are that the cost of a regular room in Rutherford College has increased from £3,975.03 to £4,739.70, a hike of £764.67.

Larger rooms in Rutherford College have also seen a massive increase in price, going from £4,530.96 in 2015/16 to £5,309.50 for the 2016/17 academic year - an increase of £778.54, or 19.21 per cent.

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• 19.21% rise in cost of Rutherford accommodation for 2016/17.

• Parkwood flats will cost £6,120. The average UK maintenance loan is £4,040.

• The average price for a three bed house in Canterbury is £87.50 per week. The cheapest rate on campus is £101.92. The most expensive is £267.14.

• The national average rent for student accommodation per week is £134.23.

Hospital turns away drunks

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ent and Canterbury Hospital has announced that it will no longer welcome patients who are drunk into its A&E facilities in order to focus on those who are “critically ill”.

Drunk patients will instead be sent to A&E facilities in either Ashford (approximately 15 miles away), or Margate (approximately 17 miles away) for treatment.

This move by the local hospital is intended to give staff more time to handle emergencies such as people having heart attacks or strokes, rather than caring for people who have drunk too much.

The move is being proposed

by East Kent Hospitals Trust, the NHS Trust in charge of the hospital, and will redirect patients to either the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, or the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Margate.

According to Public Health England figures from 2012, almost a quarter (23.1 per cent) of the Kentish population over the age of 16 is estimated to be at risk of drinking.

In defence of the move, a spokesman for the trust confirmed: “We never turn patients away and all patients who come to us for treatment will continue to receive the care they need. The changes we are making will ensure patients receive the right care, in the right setting.”

The proposals are expected to be introduced by June.

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Continued from front Almost all of the on-campus accommodation has seen its cost increased, with an extra £101.01 being the minimum increase.

Almost all accommodation increased by at least two per cent on the 2015/16 academic year.

The only rooms that haven’t been affected are the rooms in Darwin College, which remain at a price of £4,474.47 a year for a small room, and £5,167.89 for a large room. The University were keen to point out that the rates for Darwin College have been fixed for the 2016/17 academic year.

The most expensive room on campus is now a Keynes studio flat, part of the postgraduate accommodation on campus, which will set postgrads back £10,761.41 for the year. This amount has seen a £342.95 increase for next year, meaning postgraduate students will be spending an extra £100 a term on their accommodation if they are assigned to Keynes Studios.

The most expensive undergraduate accommodation is a large room in Becket Court, which will cost £7,189.21 in the 2016/17 academic year, an increase of £177.94 from this year’s cost of £7,011.27. This is an increase of 2.5 per cent.

Kent Hospitality, the branch of the University that is in charge of accommodation, said the changes to the prices in Rutherford College were due to the College moving to a “Bed and Flex” system.

This system was introduced in September 2015 for students living in Eliot College, where students are provided with a daily £8 allowance to spend on food and drink via their KentOne card in eight venues across the campus during termtime.

Hospitality put this change down to campaigns for more catering/dining options for

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Eliot and Rutherford residents.

Previously, students living in Rutherford and Eliot Colleges were not provided with kitchen facilities and were only given an allowance for breakfast in Rutherford Dining Hall, or money off dinner if they didn’t choose the breakfast option.

Speaking about the increase in the price of accommodation on the Canterbury Campus, Kent Union Vice-President (Welfare), Rory Murray, said: “At a time when students are struggling with the cost of living and with the recent cuts to maintenance grants it’s extremely disappointing to see the University increase rent levels, despite representations from Kent Union against the proposed increases.

Accommodation at Kent is already unaffordable for many and the increases from September will only force more students into financial

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difficulties.”

The average maintenance loan for a UK fee-paying student is currently £4,040 per year.

This does not cover the average rent, which is £5,234.97 for the year, on a basis of a 39 week university year.

The average cost of accommodation at the University of Kent’s Canterbury campus for the 2016/17 academic year is £5,510.75 for the year, meaning that Kent is above the national average for annual rent costs, and is also over £1,000 more than the average student maintenance loan.

Kent also has higher average rent costs than the South East average of £5,420.61 for the year. The South East is the second highest region in terms of rent costs in the UK, outside of London.

Details on parliament’s website show that the average maintenance loan for 2015/16 of £4,040 was a 3.7 per cent increase from the previous academic year. If there is the same increase for 2016/17, the average maintenance loan will be £4,189.48. This is still over £1,000 less than the average accommodation cost at Kent.

In spite of this, the University was praised in the 2015 National Union of Students (NUS) Accommodation Cost Survey, which said: “By contrast, the University of Kent, which is situated in a high cost area, has

managed to keep over a quarter of its stock below the £120 [per week] level.

“The University has deliberately sought, as it has developed new accommodation, to maintain lower cost accommodation within its portfolio and, in difficult circumstances, it is achieving these objectives.”

Looking across the city, the accommodation at Canterbury Christ Church is also above the average maintenance loan.

For accommodation at Petros Court, their newest facilities, students are charged £6,320 for the year, which counts as 40 weeks in this case. The cheapest accommodation for Christ Church students, according to prices supplied on their website, is Parham Road Student Village.

Residents pay £4,400 for the year, which is considerably lower, but the village is located outside the city centre.

Looking at a similar university to Kent and a similar city to Canterbury, the University of York, which placed 17th in the 2016 league tables and sets similar entry requirements for students as Kent, charges £123.34 per week, or £4,933.50 for the year.

Although the University gave information about why the price had increased so sharply for students in Rutherford College, they failed to highlight changes made to other colleges to necessitate increases in price.

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Discovery of cannabis factory in Wincheap

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n 17 January, local police raided a house in Wincheap after reports of suspicious activity. They uncovered a marijuana factory with nearly 350 plants, worth a street value of £135,000.

By night-time the place was

secured and on the next day every single plant and piece of evidence was collected, and all the hydroponic equipment was taken apart.

Police have removed 142 mature cannabis plants and 200 saplings. No arrests have been made though.

Detective Constable Daniel

Mead stated that investigations will continue in order to find those who managed the marijuana plantation.

He appealed to the citizens of Canterbury, demanding that they report anything that proves there is a cannabis factory in their area, like compost bags close to the back

door when there is no regular garden activity taking place at the property.

Anyone with information about this should phone Kent Police on 01843 222289 or Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting crime reference number ZY/001735/16.

Kaspas set to open Canterbury store Lauren Sullivan Newspaper News Editor

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orkers at the Kaspas restaurant in Canterbury are incredibly excited to open the new store in town.

The eatery will serve mouthwateringly delicious American desserts including pancakes, waffles, cakes, ice cream, and coffee. The new store officially opened its doors 29 January and business is already booming, with hundreds of customers wanting a taste of homemade American treats.

In addition, 15 new jobs have been created as a result of the new store, with workers being trained up in a range of sectors. A former student at

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AN art dealer who attempted to sell the Folkestone Banksy mural, Art Buff, has admitted he made a ‘mistake’.

Robin Barton believed the piece belonged to the Godden family, whose wall it was painted on, but it emerged that the rights belonged to a freeholder of the building, and a High Court Injunction was sought to prevent it from being sold on.

The work has since been returned to Folkestone, but it is not yet viewable to the public.

A recent accident in which a sixteen year-old teenager from Ashford was swept into the sea at Dymchurch has prompted a councillor to call for more safety signs along the beach.

This event comes after the death of a nine year-old last year, which surprisingly didn’t result in further warnings being issued.

the University of Kent, Jade Colfer-Coleman, believes the new store has brought many opportunities to the area and she said to be working as a team member for the store was “too good an opportunity to miss.”

She also said “How many high streets, regardless of weather, or time of year, are as vibrant as Canterbury?”

Kaspas will be opening from 10am until 11pm to appeal to a range of people who want to sample some of the best desserts around. Member of staff Julia Dorca was asked what can guests expect from Kaspas and she said: “Lots of fun, smiley faces, good food and comfortable seating offering stunning views of Canterbury.”

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terrifying ordeal occurred at Sainsbury’s in Canterbury last week after a security guard was stabbed in the leg with a hypodermic needle.

Kirsty Gilling faced an agonisingly long wait before doctors gave her the all clear after a shoplifter plunged the syringe into her thigh after a struggle at the store. The attacker, Maurice Sturgess, was stopped by the security guard as he attempted to flee the store with a bottle of whisky, he then became angered and attacked the guard. Sturgess

will be facing court on charges of assault later this week. It is believed that Sturgess has 146 criminal offences on his record and has in fact threatened three other people previously with a needle. According to his lawyer, Sturgess is remorseful for the incident and regrets his actions.

However, Judge Williams has no sympathy for Sturgess telling him: “I have read a statement from Ms Gilling which reveals her very considerable distress and psychological damage and anguish. She had to live for many months before discovering she hasn’t been infected with either HIV or hepatitis.” The trial continues.

DAMAGE to a sea wall between Folkestone and Dover Priory in December 2015 has resulted in the shutting of a large stretch of the coastal rail route, with work needed on both the sea wall and the track.

No date has been set for the reopening of the rail line, however a diversion has been put in place during peak time services between Dover and London St Pancras.

A Canterbury nightclub bouncer was headbutted by a man being turned out of the club.

Paul Clubb, 44, refused to leave The Loft club on St Margaret’s Street, where he was celebrating his son’s birthday.

Alastair Valentino, the bouncer, is facing a huge dental bill after being headbutted twice by Clubb.

A Canterbury motorist has lodged a formal complaint with Canterbury City Council after a parking fine damaged his windscreen.

The claim has led to a £41 settlement, which leaves the man with a £16 profit over his £25 fine.

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t has been announced that the government is to scrap maintenance grants provided to poorer students.

Maintenance grants were previously awarded to students from more disadvantaged backgrounds, as a means of supporting them through their studies, in addition to the more common student loan.

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he latest in a line of obstacles for young people wishing to attend university is the scrapping of the maintenance grant for low

The main difference was that the grants did not have to paid back, thus preventing students from circling into debt trying to pay back extortionate loans.

The move has been attacked by many, with students and protesters gathering in Parliament Square to demonstrate against the cuts.

The National Union of Students (NUS) has said that it is outraged with the result of the vote to scrap the fees.

The vote took place on 14 January in the Commons. As well as being criticised due

to the subject matter, it has also been criticised due to only 17 MPs being able to speak the members of a legislation committee.

This move has been labelled as “shocking”, “undemocratic”, and “frightening” by many politicians.

Paul Blomfield, Labour MP for Sheffield Central, questioned David Cameron about the move in Prime Minister’s Questions, saying: “When the Government pushed through their changes to undergraduate

funding four years ago, they said that providing maintenance grants for the poorest students was key to their participation in higher education.

“No mention was made in the Conservative manifesto of ending those grants. Is it therefore not completely unacceptable to make that fundamental change tomorrow by the back door, in Committee, without the vote of this House?”

In response to criticism, the Prime Minister maintained that the issue had been “fully

debated and discussed” in the Commons.

The move also came under fire from Tim Farron, the Liberal Democrat leader, who said: “This is a very frightening prospect for young people and their parents. This is a typical Tory reaction, they don’t understand what it is like to struggle.”

The abolition of maintenance grants will affect more than 500,000 students, and is predicted to prevent access to university for many poorer people.

income household students.

The government said that the maintenance grants were ‘unaffordable’, and as of September 2016, will be scrapped completely for new students. For more than half a million students in England this will have a great effect on their decision of whether or

not to attend university. But what does this really mean for prospective students?

Many students receive a maintenance loan, as well as a grant. This grant ultimately means that when they finish with their studies and begin earning £21,000, they are not required to pay the grant

portion of their student finance back, only the amount that is considered a loan.

For many students, half, or more, of their student finance is a grant, and the axing of this will detrimentally affect them.

The government is proposing the complete removal of maintenance grants and suggesting that the student finance that English students receive will be solely a loan, and the student will be required to pay the entire sum back.

Despite the fact that this will only begin to be paid back once the graduate is earning a “decent” salary, many young people are very concerned regarding this announcement.

I spoke to a couple of students regarding this and one student, Ellie Seabrook, was not happy at all: “This will affect me and more importantly, my younger sister. Although I know there will be loans available, there is now a far larger amount that we will have to pay back”.

Another student, however, said: “As long as I still get the

same amount of money, I don’t mind having to pay it back. By choosing to come to university, I know that I am essentially signing up for debt”.

However, there are students that do not receive any maintenance grant, and simply receive a loan. These students may be in a similar financial situation, and do not have the proper financial means to afford university. So shouldn’t we consider the flaws in the system of student finance as a whole?

Is the government making it near impossible for young people from more disadvantaged backgrounds to attend university? Will higher education return to its elitist origins, where only the most affluent can afford an education?

There is no doubt that this could potentially harm the future of our country, after all, there is a serious risk that the costs may in fact deter students from furthering their education as a result of the financial burdens they may face later.

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Degradation of Syrian refugees Issues

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everal scandals have brought attention to serious problems with how the British government treats asylum seekers who come to this country.

One instance was in Middlesbrough.

G4S, the company contracted by the Home Office to aid in finding accommodation for asylum seekers, has admitted that over 50 per cent of asylum seekers’ homes in the town had red front doors, which some residents and politicians have said marks the residents out to potential hate groups.

Asylum seekers living in houses with red front doors have witnessed widespread attacks and abuse, including having eggs thrown at the house, and some occasions of attempted break-ins, including one incident where a man tried to force entry into an asylum seeker’s house armed with a knife.

The revelations regarding the red front doors came to light when G4S representatives Peter Neden and John Whitwarm appeared in front of MPs at the

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ccording to Mercycorps, there are 7.6 million people internally displaced within Syria, 4 million Syrian refugees in five host countries, and a shocking 16 million in desperate need of aid in Syria and surrounding areas. The Prime Minister has stated that the United Kingdom will host 20,000 refugees by 2020, and will give donations of £10 million to young refugees. However, despite this seemingly accommodating approach to refugees from the UK government, the treatment of many has left a sour taste in my mouth.

The unsettling reality unfolding worldwide of painted doors, the confiscation

Home Affairs Select Committee in order to answer questions on the issue.

Although the two say the red doors are a complete coincidence, several asylum seekers told The Guardian that when they repainted their doors in order to make themselves less of a target, contractors arrived and painted the doors red again.

G4S have apparently looked into the issue twice before, in 2012 and 2014, yet had found no correlation between the appearance of the accommodation and the acts of intimidation.

However, G4S, and the subcontractor, Jomast, have now said they will be repainting the doors, and will ensure no one colour is dominant.

The controversy over accommodation in Middlesbrough has echoes of a similar controversy in Cardiff, regarding the accommodation of asylum seekers there.

Residents of Lynx House complained to Cardiff Council due to overcrowding, with some reports suggesting up to 11 people were sleeping in one room. As well as leading to residents feeling distressed, the fire service has also had to raise concerns with the Council

due to the safety implications of such massive overcrowding.

The Home Office and Clearsprings Ready Homes, the proprietors of Lynx House, are already under pressure for making the resident asylum seekers wear wristbands in order to qualify for three meals a day. Asylum seekers are not given money or vouchers to buy their own food with, so

are reliant on Clearsprings to provide food.

The wristbands allegedly made the residents targets for verbal and physical attacks, yet the residents of Lynx House were not allowed to remove the wristband, on penalty of losing their meals.

Clearspring have now dropped their policy on wristbands, and have promised to implement

an ID card system in its place over the next few weeks. Cardiff Council is due to investigate Lynx House, and if it is found to be overcrowded, residents will be moved to alternative accommodation.

The Home Office has said they will be investigating both incidents following prompting from the Welsh government and the Labour Party.

of valuables and assigning refugees wristbands is shocking. These individuals have fled war torn countries, fearing for their lives, and are in desperate need of aid. Yet these people have not only

been degraded and humiliated, but made a target for abuse.

In Germany, some 40 per cent believe Chancellor Angela Merkel should resign her position over her policy on migrants and refugees. With

such a large percentage of people being disgusted with the treatment of these vulnerable individuals, surely this indicates something is gravely wrong with our attitudes towards refugees.

Comparatively, England is the seventh richest country in the world, with the means to extend a humanitarian hand to those most in need in a nondiscriminatory manner, and yet the figures show this is not the current situation.

And yet, in poverty stricken WWII, England accommodated the most large-scale migration of people to Britain in its history. Why is it then that now, in affluent 21st century Britain, fellow humans are being treated as less than human?

Whilst of course it would be unsustainable to allow an unlimited amount of refugees into Britain without the necessary preparations

and accommodation being arranged, and also to engage with a system that would provide refugees with the ability to live comfortably and enable education and work possibilities.

However it is also vital that Britain ensures safe passageway into the country, in order to ensure the prevention of more needless and heartbreaking deaths of men, woman, and children who cross the borders. The big question is, how is this being allowed to happen?

As Amnesty International has expressed, we are currently in great need of “radical solutions” and “visionary leaders” coming together in global cooperation in order to combat the distressing situation that the world has been faced with. These are fellow human beings, and it is our duty to help in any way that we can.

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ecently the Ofsted Chief, Sir Michael Wilshaw, has expressed the need for more vocational options for those he has referred to as “nonacademic” students.

This was prompted in part by studies that show that areas with more developed vocational systems have a lower youth unemployment rate.

At face value, this seems like a good idea. After all, if it lowers youth unemployment then it has to be a good thing. As it happens, the Conservative government is trying to lower unemployment and promote economic growth as we approach the 10 year mark since the credit crisis of 2007.

If vocational qualifications increase the chance of youth employment, then there will be more money generated in the economy, and less money will be paid out in benefits.

All in all it seems like a good

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deal, as vocational studies will help people to be trained in a craft and find a job much more easily than if they had continued on with “academic” subjects and achieved average marks that may have lowered their chances of employability in such a competitive job market. Furthermore, employment in the country

would rise and thus enrich the economy, and schools’ grades may see an increase as students are focused on areas in which they can excel.

However, the major issue that many have with vocational qualifications is that they are targeted at “non-academic”students.

Many feel that just because

someone is not necessarily the most academically gifted, it does not mean they should be “relegated” to “non-academic” studies, such as vocational qualifications.

This is a problem because there is a stigma attached to vocational studies, some regard these courses as an easy way out, which they often aren’t.

Others think that they have less value than A-Levels or a degree.

By advising those who are not academic to take vocational courses, I believe it is both unfair and may not be something that they want to do. There is no fairness in making some students who may actually want to follow the more academic path follow the vocational one.

Whilst Ofsted may have shown a solution to lowering youth unemployment and perhaps even improving results for the majority of students, until the stigma associated with vocational qualifications decreases, there will be a severe dislike for this suggestion.

Vocational courses are valid, but they should be a choice, and not only for those who are “non-academic”. By labelling students as “academic” or “non-academic,” we are actually advocating a type of discrimination, something that we can’t afford to do.

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Here’s to a ‘no Trump Britain’ Sibhekile Magagula

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o, Donald Trump has once again seized the moment, this time in the highest chambers of Great Britain.

But no, wait – not just in the usual chambers, but in the Westminster Hall Committee Room. A special room for a special man.

Apparently this petition calling for a ban on Donald Trump has attracted more than half a million

signatures. Honestly, I am fascinated by this Donald Trump phenomenon – such spontaneity, frankness with a bit of idiocy. But to have a whole motion about him debated! Is it necessary? No. Is it a waste of parliamentary time? Yes. There are bigger, more looming and recurrent issues that deserve to be tabled, rather than the Trump issue.

Students are struggling to cover their university costs;

the younger ones are battling with basic language and maths skills. I’m choosing these as examples because, again, they are recurring, and will most certainly affect the future.

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he spelling of ‘apple’ was a-p-p-l-e a hundred years ago; it still is today. One plus one was always two, is still two, and will always be two. So why is it such a struggle now for students at primary level to get the phonics and the algebra right?

We could easily blame the education system for failing us; but the way I see it, the reverse is true.

Thanks to technology, it is now so much easier to gather educational information. We now have online journals; we can read news online; we can create group chats on social media if we wish to do some sort of a study forum. But

again, thanks to technology, it is now much easier to fail to meet the required reading, writing and maths skills. With distractions such as social networks meaning there is less interest in books and sums, while more than enough interest is paid to online life and the virtual world.

What’s worse about the online life is not only that it eats into our study time, but that it is another world with another rule for spelling, different from what the education system teaches. Or are there any rules at all? As for maths, the only time it comes in is when we talk about the number of “likes” and “tags” and “shared tweets”.

Any actual practice of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or

division? No. I’d welcome the argument that the education system is failing us. It may be that it has become less vigorous and no longer allows students, particularly at primary level, to enhance the basic skills of reading, writing, and maths.

Well, if that is the case, then a review of the education system is imperative. Maybe a little more priority should be given to English and Maths, with more practicality involved. This would mean such exercises as oral exams and creative writing, where students can be forced to apply their skills, So English and Maths should take up more hours on the timetable, because in order to define “photosynthesis” right in Science, you’ll need to get the spelling right. Not to mention the fact that subjects like English and Maths allow

Donald Trump, on the other hand, may not in fact be as relevant in the near future; well, that’s if the people of America truly love their country as they claim to.

But other than the quite obvious pettiness of this whole Trump debate, parliament may as well be playing into our protagonist’s hand.

It’s reached the point where the novelty has long worn-out.

Donald Trump is using loose, derogatory remarks and hateful rhetoric to bolster the polls.

And of course it has worked, it is working and it will continue to work if dancing to his tune is what we are prepared to do.

And my oh my is he enjoying all this attention – a cherry on top of the big slice of publicity he is already getting.

Even his own president, Barack Obama, mentioned him in his State of the Union Address, although indirectly.

Now it’s Cameron and his minions.

And knowing Donald Trump, he will probably bring this up sometime soon. “So the Brits are on a no-Trump mission now. Anything they can’t deal with, they avoid; just like those no-go zones I’ve been on about,” I could hear him say. I mean Donald Trump is a firstbreed loudmouth who is never short of anything to say.

What am I trying to say here?

Let’s focus on what is ours to control, and let Donald Trump attempt to control what he can too – the polls. But let’s just be careful not to help him in that.

If his radical ideas constitute hate speech and are therefore seen as a danger to society, the worst that could happen is just rhetoric, that’s it.

The bark is always louder than the bite. Here’s to a ‘no Trump in Britain’, even in debate. I’ll drink to that.

people to think laterally, so if you get these right, you’ll most likely cruise through your social studies.

Nevertheless, it helps no one to put up a rigorous system if no one is going to be able to be at par with it. The students need to apply themselves more.

If we have to blame the education system and maybe want to tweak it somewhat, then we should also consider tweaking our attitudes towards school.

We really could do with a bit of

interest in our academics.

The education system cannot demand from us, that which it has not given us in primary school.

And yes the spelling of ‘apple’ will always be a-p-p-l-e and one plus one will always be two.

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Venus fly trap ‘counts’ to control digestion A new study by German scientists has found that the Venus Fly Trap counts how many times an insect being consumed touches their trigger hair and adjusts their digestion according to this information.

This theory links to research into dieting for humans, in which books have advised people to chew slowly in order for their stomach to digest what is being eaten, however it is as much to do with internal organs as the brain. This demonstration of a connection between human and plants highlights the importance of chewing food properly.

Friends Reunited website to close down Before the days of Facebook, the social network Friends Reunited ruled the web. Set-up in 2000, the website has seen a considerable dip in members using the site over the past few years, with people instead choosing to use websites such as Facebook, and now Twitter, to stay up to date and connected.

With technology constantly being developed and becoming easily available, it’s easier to stay in touch with one another. The owners of the website are starting a new website, Liife, which is similar to Timehop, sharing past events.

definitely worth trying at least once, the presentation is impressive and it just feels good to know that everything you are eating is organic.

Kitch This café gets slightly busy at times, but that simply highlights how successful and popular the food they serve is – it’s well worth the wait as

it’s delicious and they use all natural, seasonal ingredients.

Kitch has a friendly atmosphere, with cute minimalist décor dotted everywhere, and it’s a perfect brunch option for vegetarians. The menu is refreshingly unique and healthy; everything is well presented and perfect for Instagram.

Hidden Food Gems in Canterbury Jenny Edwards

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ou may sometimes get caught up in the buzz and normality of Canterbury high street, so much so in fact, that you could completely miss the spectacles that are hidden deep within the side streets and lanes of the city.

The Chaucer Bookshop This shop is a book lover’s paradise, and even if you have no intention of buying anything, it’s pleasant to simply walk around the picturesque 18th century building; the atmosphere is predictably peaceful and the books are unique and interesting to look at. It’s a little bit out of the way from the high street, but all the best places are!

Willows Secret Kitchen A quaint coffee shop tucked away

from the busy Canterbury high street; it usually has regulars popping in and out to grab their daily coffee.

It’s a small building, so unfortunately there are very few seats to choose from (why are all the best places so small), but they don’t serve anything that requires you to sit down anyway.

The employees here are extra friendly, and make the best-grilled cheese, sandwiches, and coffee that I have ever tasted.

The Goods Shed You may have been to Canterbury West numerous times and never noticed the not-so hidden gem that is The Goods Shed. The fruit, vegetables, and meat that are sold here are all organic, and it has such a charming, rustic ambiance. The food isn’t cheap, but it’s

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How to wear... A slouchy black jumper Bethan Stoneman Newspaper Entertainment Editor

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t seems that the cold winter months are here to stay, and let’s face it, we all want to spend a little more time in bed in the mornings. To save you the stress and effort of choosing an outfit for those awful nine o’clock lectures or a night on the town, here is how to style the most basic and comfortable of wardrobe staples: the slouchy black jumper.

For a day of lectures/falling asleep in the library If you need an outfit that will last a busy day on campus, a comfy black jumper with a tank top underneath is perfect. Team with leggings, converse, messy hair, and minimal make-up for the ultimate I-just-rolled-out-of-bed-

and-I’m-fabulous look. If you want to accessorise, adding a simple necklace and a giant woolly scarf will pull the look together.

Out for coffee If you’re meeting the squad at Costa for a gossip, tuck your favourite black jumper into a thick woolly skirt (New Look have some great ones at the moment.) Make sure you wrap up against the chilly wind with a pair of thick black tights, ankle boots, and your favourite jacket. This outfit is so cute and screams casual chic, people will actually believe you spend your spare time drinking Earl Grey and reading Jane Austen.

For a night of drinks in town Even the most comfortable of slouchy jumpers can easily be dressed up for a night on the town. Tuck into high-

waisted jeans and pair with your favourite high heels for a mature and classy look. A statement necklace will help to dress the outfit up, and adding a

dash of mascara and a deep red lipstick will give a vampy feel to your look.

Ditch your usual everyday bag in favour of a small clutch bag and hit the town.

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alentine’s day has become more of a pain than a celebration in recent years. There is so much pressure on how you should celebrate and how extravagant it should be. With this in mind, here are some simple and easy ways for everyone to have the perfect Valentine’s Day, whatever your relationship status.

Couples I feel couples have the most pressure to have the “perfect” Valentine’s Day, when really all that matters is that you get to spend some quality time together and have fun doing so. The classic way to celebrate is going out for dinner or drinks, and Canterbury has many restaurants to choose from. But, if you fancy a night in instead this year, you can attempt a home cooked meal together (which could end badly or turn out perfectly), or to make it easier, you could get a takeaway rather than cook for yourselves. This way, you save a bit of money and still have a lovely and most likely funny night at home in front of a film.

Friends If you’re spending your Valentine’s Day with your friends, one way to celebrate is cooking dinner or baking together, with lots of wine and other food related treats. This is an easy way to get everyone together to have a bit of food and a catch up. You could also try the cocktail recipes in this week’s edition of the paper! Alternatively, if you are looking for a less tame Valentine’s you can get dressed up and go out for an evening with all your friends, either to a bar for a few cheeky cocktails, or out clubbing for a fun filled night.

On your own Lastly, for many people Valentine’s Day is simply overrated or just the same as every other day, which is perfectly fine and requires far less effort. A great way to spend this day on your own is curled up in bed with the best possible Netflix queue for you, be it endless romantic comedies or every action film ever made. Films and chocolate in bed is guaranteed to be the perfect night.

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elebrating love is something which unifies many around the world; the most popular and obvious form is, of course, Valentine’s Day. Although we tend to associate Valentine’s with the all-too-familiar Clinton’s hauls and dinner date, near and far throughout the world it is celebrated with unusual and entertaining quirks and traditions specific to each culture. So here to add a drop of amusement to your day is a whistle-stop tour of some of the heartwarming and humorous traditions from around the globe…

Starting at home, aside from our usual chocolate boxes, there are a few unique traditions across the UK. In Wales, ‘love spoons’ are commonly used to show affection on both Valentine’s Day and St Drwynwen’s Day - their patron saint of love. Men carve patterns into these spoons, which symbolise different things, such as keys that represent the keys to the man’s heart.

On the other hand, it’s the women who give out the gifts in Japan. Women give chocolates on Valentine’s Day, and due to a 1970s campaign, each chocolate symbolises specific relationships.

‘Homnei-choko’ are given to lovers, whilst ‘giri-choko’ are given to those without romantic interest and ‘tomochoko’ are given to female friends.

My personal favourite is the ‘chō-giri choko’, meaning the ultra-obligatory chocolate, which is a cheap chocolate

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1. More people speak English in China than the United States.

2. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies room during a dance.

3. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes.

4. Male bees will try to attract sex partners with orchid fragrance.

5. Camel’s have three eyelids.

6. A “French kiss” in the English speaking world is known as an “English kiss” in France.

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destined for those who the giver does not particularly like but would feel rude not giving anything to - yes, it’s a ‘frenemy’ chocolate.

Valentine’s in Denmark has only come into fashion in the past twenty years or so and is celebrated with a unique twist.

The Danish write little poems to their loved ones called ‘gaekkebrev’ - used for both Valentine’s and Fastelavn. The notes are written anonymously, leaving clues to the name of the author, who leaves dots to symbolise the amount of letters in their name. If the receiver guesses who the note is from, they are then obliged to give the writer an egg at Easter. Roses are also replaced with pressed snowdrops.

In Brazil, an equivalent of Valentine’s is celebrated on 12 June called Dias dos Namorados (Lover’s Day), which celebrates all loved ones. However, the following day is Saint Anthony’s Day, celebrating the patron saint of marriage. On this day, single women perform rituals called Simpatias in the hopes of finding a boyfriend. These rituals involve unusual negotiations with the Saint, whose image undergoes frankly traumatising events involving being kept upside down in a freezer and tied up with colourful ribbons until the one who performs the ritual finds love.

So with these celebrations in mind, here’s wishing you a unique Valentine’s day!

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Why not shake things up this week by making some of our classic cocktails, using up some of those bottles of spirits that have been left behind after house parties!

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1/2 oz strawberry schnapps 1 tsp powdered sugar 1 oz strawberries 1 oz light rum 1 oz lime juice

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Will Leo finally get Artists to watch his Oscar this year? over the next year Jessica Duncan Newspaper Features Editor

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e’s starred in over thirty films, won multiple awards including three Golden Globes, and has been a crush for both men and women for years, but there’s one thing he hasn’t been able to add to his collection yet: an Oscar.

Despite being nominated for the Academy Award five times, DiCaprio has been passed over every time. This year could be his year, but the question everyone has been asking for years is why hasn’t he won before?

Everyone knows this undoubtedly brilliant actor from the 1997 film Titanic, in which he played the lower class artist who fell in love with Rose DeWitt Bukater, portrayed by Kate Winslet. His co star, Winslet, who also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in the film

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Steve Jobs, has tipped DiCaprio to win the Oscar this year despite her co-star Michael Fassbender also being nominated in the same category. “I think you can sort of feel it and I think that everyone wants it for him,” she told BBC News at the London Critics Circle Film Awards.

DiCaprio was close to gaining the coveted award in 2014 for his role in the American biographical black comedy crime film The Wolf of Wall Street, based on a true story. The actor narrowly missed out to his costar Matthew McConaughey for his portrayal of Ron Woodroof in the autobiographical drama, Dallas Buyers Club- later called ‘Dallas Oscar Stealer’s Club by angry fans- which was his first nomination and win of the award.

Despite not winning awards previously, DiCaprio always ends up the talk of the awards ceremony, with his nomination and lack of winning awards becoming an ongoing joke. Winning one award already this season, a change could be coming and this could be the start of a winning streak for Leo. The internet hopes for, at least, another perfect moment to be made into a gif, whether that be him losing, winning, or just being pushed past by another fellow actor, perhaps Lady Gaga.

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nother year has ticked by, and another hunk of glamourised, pretentious music award shows are rearing their commercial heads again.

While we’re not surprised about this year’s winners (or winner, depending on whether Adele chooses to accept every single award on the night, all post-ceremony hall-of-fame offers, and the key to probably every city on the planet), we can hopefully muster up some anticipation for the artists who are destined for worldwide/domestic fame this year. Here are three to watch out for.

3. Section Boyz The London-borne, street-perspective hip-hop genre Grime had an awesome year in 2015, with the rapid rise in popularity of MCs such as Skepta, Stormzy, and Krept & Konan. Towards the end of 2015 we saw South London six-piece Section Boyz burst onto the Grime scene with their album ‘Don’t Panic’. Expected to only grow and grow, Section Boyz are headed for a very fruitful year indeed.

2. Frances Her chilling, breathy voice and propensity for emotional, catchy ballads are qualities perfectly suited to the path pop music will take in 2016. With a

fresh, piano-driven take on the appeal of Ellie Goulding or Adele, she has an amazing vocal range and produces some addictive melodies and harmonies that you will keep wanting to play over and over again. Expect big things from her this year.

1. Jack Garratt After being a fan of this incredible bloke for over a year already, it makes me so happy to finally see him break into the mainstream. Not only are his neo-soul electro-funk singles incredibly catchy, layered, and dense with heavy bass lines and stupifying vocals, but he performs completely on his own, playing every single instrument (sometimes all at once). He is an incredibly humble, down-to-earth, charismatic, immenselytalented man who will deserve every bit of fame and recognition he is destined for in 2016.

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Perfect Valentines Day movies Amber Murphy

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hether you’re in a relationship or single and proud, there’s no better way to spend Valentine’s Day on a student budget than a cosy night in with junk food and a selection of chick flicks. Here are a few romantic favourites perfect for a Valentine’s night in.

The Notebook An all-time film favourite, and the ultimate romantic film. You’ll cry and laugh at the unlikeliness and intensity of Noah and Allie’s love story. A couple who on paper are totally incompatible but simultaneously perfect for one another, I mean, not many men would write 365 letters to the girl they love, or build her a house for that matter!

Love Actually This is just the perfect love film full of several intertwining love stories.

Not only is this full of heart clenching romance, it is encased with comedy with each story dealing with love and

romance in very differing ways each as endearing or as comical as the next.

The Vow The love story explored in this film is completely and utterly gripping and heart breaking. Two newlywed’s lives are thrown upside down after a car accident leaves the wife with memory loss - the past five years have vanished from her memory. Her husband, now a stranger to his wife, must desperately try to recreate their memories and

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re-ignite their former passion. What makes this film so endearing is its truth; the film is based on a real life couple’s experience.

The Princess Bride Not only is this film a love story, it incorporates, mystery, death, giants, witches, magic, sword fighting, fire swamps, princesses, and pirates. What more could you possibly want from a film? It’s the perfect way of persuading someone who hates chick flicks into watching one!

10 Things I Hate About You Everyone’s favourite teenage romance.

Patrick and Kat, the unlikely couple thrown together after he is paid to date her. Based on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, this film modernises a 16th century comedy.

Dirty Dancing You certainly will have the time of your life watching this classic romance.

During a family vacation, Baby learns a lot more than she expected to when she meets the new handsome dancer.

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The slow decline of the YouTube role model Max Beckett Website Editor

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s the YouTube audience getting younger, or are we just growing up?

I think the reason the idea of a ‘YouTuber’ is so attractive to many is because, in theory, they are normal people. They’re just braver versions of us, sitting in their bedroom alone talking charismatically to a camera lens for five-to-ten minutes every day.

But is this the case anymore? We are seeing first-hand the public mental breakdowns and ‘social experiments gone wrong’ of people we have loved for years. Many now share way too much of their lives with their audiences, emotionally manipulating them for views and coverage and fabricating videos to tug at their heartstrings. The question is, though: has this always been happening?

YouTubers are meant to have the benefit of presenting the best version of themselves on their platform. Any grievance or flaw is edited out or not included in the script, unless the specific person feels the need to tell their audience. This was especially

the case in the earlier years, where the community was a lot less intertwined, and their private lives could stay private. Nowadays, the most popular YouTubers of each industry (be it gaming, vlogging, pranks, sketches, etc.) all know each other on a personal level and meet up in the flesh regularly. This leads to an increased risk of exposure to many YouTubers who never had plans to share certain parts of their life with the whole world, and it definitely has led to scandals.

There are now even designated YouTube channels for catching up on all the gossip, such as DramaAlert, but even the creator of this channel has admitted that he never expected to be covering the level of manipulation, betrayal, and illegal activity when he first started out. Satirical video-reaction channels like h3h3productions focus on picking out the potentially-damaging content in a lot of YouTube’s most popular channels and videos, and they have said similar things about how some of these channels have snowballed into awful role models for their young audience.

Many, too many , popular YouTubers

are getting severely caught up in their anonymous fame and are getting carried away with the content they produce, entirely focusing on clickbait ‘pranks’ without considering the detrimental effect it could be having on the impressionable children who will then assume it’s okay to imitate the immature, socially unacceptable behaviour that is being portrayed in such a positive light on YouTube.

This isn’t to say we should finally pack up the whole shebang and start focusing on the more important aspects of life (we’re still just about too young for that), but it does mean that we need to work hard to further publicise the messages of TomSka, TheThirdPew, and many other responsible YouTubers.

It is possible to be funny without consciously damning an Internetobsessed generation, you know.

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Exciting upcoming film releases for 2016 Bethan Stoneman Newspaper Entertainment Editor

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s a film fan, 2015 was a huge year.

With the release of blockbusters such as Inside Out, Jurassic World, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, cinemagoers were blessed with great films. This year promises to be even bigger however, so here’s a run-down of the most exciting films of 2016.

The Secret Life of Pets (24 June) In summer, prepare to find animal lovers everywhere flocking to the cinema as animated film The Secret Life of Pets hits the big screen. This 3D comedy from the creators of Despicable Me promises big laughs, thanks to the voice talent of US comedian Kevin Hart, and Steve

Coogan.

The Boy (19 Feb) February’s cinematic horror is The Boy, telling the story of a nanny who is hired to take care of a life-size doll. Lauren Cohan (Maggie from The Walking Dead) stars alongside the suitably creepy ‘boy’ that she believes to be alive after some disturbing occurrences.

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them (18 November) Harry Potter fans rejoice! JK Rowling’s imaginative world returns this November with this new adventure film.

Everyone’s new favourite British actor Eddie Redmayne plays the lead role of Newt Scamander, a writer in 1920s New York who encounters fantastical creatures.

Zoolander 2 (12 February) The comic genius of Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, and Will Ferrell returns this February with this sure-to-be smash hit. The comedy sees Derek and Hansel returning to modelling with some new competition, in addition to cameos from Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Kim Kardashian West.

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Finding Dory (29 July) In addition to The Secret Life Of Pets, animation fans are spoiled for choice this summer with Pixar’s newest offering, Finding Dory. Millions of twenty-somethings will be running to the cinema in order to see the return of their favourite characters, Dory, Marlin, and Nemo, in this sequel to Finding Nemo (2003).

Valentine’s Day songs on repeat Bethan Stoneman Newspaper Entertainment Editor

Charlie Puth feat. Meghan Trainor- “Marvin Gaye” A great song with a vintage sound, this tune will get the whole room swaying this Valentine’s Day.

The Bee Gees- “How Deep Is Your Love?”

A true classic with a chorus everyone knows, this song is perfect for a romantic night.

Taylor Swift- “Love Story” Before she was ‘shaking it off’, Taylor Swift made sweet country music. This song tells the story of a girl and a boy in love, and is a fairytale in song form.

Making a Murderer: Review Jessica Duncan Newspaper Features Editor

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or anyone that hasn’t heard of the new Netflix show Making a Murderer, you’re probably in the majority.

Not appearing on TV or online apart from Netflix, it’s not been on people’s radar apart from social media. The fact that it is a documentary made up of videos of court proceedings, telephone calls, and interviews with people involved in the cases, the series is hard-hitting and easy to get wrapped up in, as though you were on the jury, making your own assumptions and verdict on the case.

Without giving too much away about this complicated case, although you can find out all the details and rulings

just by a quick internet search, Steven Avery was initially arrested and charged with rape, and spent 18 years in prison before DNA evidence excluded him as a suspect and he was released. Much like

documentary series, which consists of 10 hour-long episodes filmed over 10 years. With each episode revealing another twist in the case, it is seriously addictive, however the series has attracted some negative reactions from residents of Manitowoc County upon its release online, despite some people in the town not watching it or wanting to.

Something to bear in mind when watching the programme is that not all the evidence is shown, yet knowing this it’s still better than any thoughtPhoto by Mikey Traynor | Balls.ie up plot on most crime dramas. a visual version of the podcast ‘Serial’, If you’re planning on watching this, some questions remain unanswered, clear your schedule or at least get ahead and at times the show appears to make in your reading as, once you begin, you ask more than are answered. this will take over your life for the near The media is raving about the future.

Whitney Houston- “I Will Always Love You” A true classic, this song is for the recently dumped singletons of the world. Get a glass of wine and a bar of chocolate and belt this out on 14 February.

John Mayer- “Your Body Is A Wonderland” A slow and soulful tune, this is a tune for anyone who needs a bit of confidence. A perfect song for a quiet Valentines evening.

The Pussycat Dolls- “I Don’t Need A Man” Truly the single girl anthem, this song is for all those who are disgusted by mushy romance.

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What’s on at The Gulbenkian Ridiculusmus - Give Me Your Love

Fri 5 Feb - 19:30pm The new Ridiculusmus show is about Post Traumatic Stress and the effects of MDMA.

Phoebe Marsh - The Daddy Blues

Tues 23 Feb - 19:30pm Brave, funny and a little bit disturbing. Phoebe is setting out to build herself a new dad, a Franken-Father of her very ownfrom scratch.

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public success that it transferred to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre.

The production has already been awarded acclaimed reviews from several newspapers and critics, with The Sunday Times describing it as “gripping, funny, and dramatically tense” and The Independent simply calling it “drop-dead hilarious.” It is undeniable that this new play is a huge

success, and with tickets as low as £13, you cannot miss it! Grab a friend and some tickets and head along for a great night!

Scan the QR code and watch the trailer now.

he Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year, is an important Asian festival celebrated at the turn of the lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival, the literal translation of the modern Chinese name. It is the most important festival of the year for all the Chinese people around the world.

holds a Chinese New Year Gala to celebrate this wonderful festival for not only Chinese scholars and students, but also non-Chinese people who are simply interested in Chinese culture. Various types of performances will be shown at this year’s event, including singing, dancing, short sketches, cross-talk, and performances from other societies too.

So be sure to book your tickets now for this evening of entertainment and celebration.

Where? The Gulbenkian Theatre When? Monday 8 February, 19:30pm How much? £6 Tickets are sold on behalf of Kent Union Chinese Society.

Multicultural Chinese Events Fund T s there a cultural or national celebration you would like to establish here at Kent?

As one of the most cosmopolitan universities in the UK with a student body built from over 145 nationalities, the University of Kent is hugely rich in cultural diversity. Thus, the Multicultural Events Fund was set up in order to offer students the opportunity to run a multicultural event of their own choice, with the aid of a financial award of up to £350.

Past events include celebrations for Diwali, Chinese New Year, and Thanksgiving. Interested? Visit the University website for more details.

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n 3 March, The Gulbenkian will be screening the newest awardwinning production from Matthew Dunster, Hangmen. Following a sell-out run at London’s Royal Court Theatre, Olivier and Academy Award® winner Martin McDonagh (The Pillowman, The Cripple of Inishmaan, In Bruges) this hilarious new play will be broadcasted live from the West End by National Theatre Live.

The five star hit, described by The Daily Telegraph as “the best new play of the year” tells the story of Harry, who, living in his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, is something of a local celebrity - he is known as the second-best hangman in England, but on the day hanging is abolished, what has he now got to do? Amongst the pub regulars and reporters dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd (Andy Nyman – Peaky Blinders, Death at a Funeral) and the peculiar Mooney (Johnny Flynn – Clouds of Sils Maria) lurk with very different motives on their visit.

This dark comedy was first seen at the Royal Court, receiving such critical and

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Often, the evening preceding Chinese New Year’s Day is an occasion for Chinese families to gather for an annual reunion dinner. After the dinner, families typically sit together and watch the live gala broadcast on the national television. This gala usually lasts for many hours until midnight.

Each year at Kent, the Chinese Society

Thurs 25 Feb - 19:00pm Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig as Rosalind.

What Are They Like? by Lucinda Coxon

Mon 29 Feb - 19:30pm Selected to perform on the National Theatre Olivier stage with The Edelweiss Pirates, What Are They Like? is The Gulbenkian’s entry into National Theatre Connections 2016.

Other Celebration of Turkish Film

Sat 6 Feb - 11:00am A free day of screenings, talks, and Q&A events to celebrate Turkish cinema.

UKC Nepalese Society present KENT ENLIGHTENS NEPAL

Sat 27 Feb - 19:30pm For the first time ever, University of Kent Nepalese Society (NepSoc) presents an Inter-Uni Nepalese Drama competition.

UKC Malaysian Society

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Sun 28 Feb - 14:30pm Kent Malaysian Invasion (formerly known as Kent Malaysian Night), is an annual flagship production by the Malaysian Society of University of Kent.

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Review: Artist and Empire Exhibition Miles Howell

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he Artist and Empire Exhibition at the Tate Britain shows a wide variety of artwork about the British Empire.

Throughout the six rooms are displayed items from the far reaches of the lands Britain once ruled, depicting the various events that happened there. These include maps from the ‘voyages of discovery’ to portraits of indigenous peoples, as well as art and retrospective works commenting on the legacy of the Empire. Also presenting famous photographs from the past, the exhibition explores how artists from Britain and around the world have responded to the tragedies and dramas of the Empire.

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modern history lovers there for a long time, be it maps charting the coasts of Australia, or African figurines and sculptures. For me, I found the many portraits of great events and people to be of great interest.

Surprisingly, examples of defeat were commonly shown, albeit spun into as much of a positive light as possible.

This includes ‘The Death of General George Gordon, Khartoum, 26 January 1885’ by George William Joy, a painting that depicts General Gordon meeting his fate with dignity at the spears of

fanatics. Other images of martyrdom are shown, such as ‘The Remnants of an Army: Jellalabad, 13 January, 1842’

by Elizabeth Thompson, showing the tragic figure of a lone mounted survivor following the retreat from Kabul during the First Anglo-Afghan War. Also on show is ‘The Last Stand at Isandlwana’

by Charles Edwin Fripps, glorifying the defeat of British forces by Zulu warriors in 1879 as a gallant last stand against the overwhelming odds. The painting handily ignores things such as just how disastrous the battle was for the British.

Propaganda is commonly seen as a theme in the way these artworks are depicted. For instance, ‘In Memoriam’

by Sir Joseph Paton depicts the Cawnpore Massacre during the Indian Mutiny. Public outcry resulted in Paton repainting his work to depict Scottish Highlanders coming to the rescue of the women and children rather than Indian rebels arriving to kill them. Another painting depicting the Mutiny on show is Edward Armitage’s ‘Retribution’, an artwork that sends its message of vengeance to India through the image of Britannia about to slay a Bengal Tiger with dead European women lying at its feet.

Overall, the Artist and Empire Exhibition reminds us of the events of the past that feel very distant to us today, reinforced by the very last room, which examines the impact of the now defunct Empire. When you look at the face of ‘Colonel T.E. Lawrence’ (of Arabia) by Augustus John, it is hard to believe that the painting is less than a century old. Yet the British Empire and what it meant is still a key part of our history. Artwork helped define it, therefore this exhibition is a treat for anyone who wants to explore its history and events through an artistic medium.

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ith Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it is now commonplace to see lurid, Umbridge-esque (see Harry Potter) decorations everywhere. For those of us who would prefer to celebrate Valentine’s with a book instead, here are some of the best romance novels.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Perhaps one of Austen’s best-loved works, Pride and Prejudice follows Elizabeth Bennett, the second of five daughters of Mr and Mrs Bennett, in search of a husband. Enter Mr Darcy, a friend of Elizabeth’s elder sister Jane’s beau. Darcy is one of the richest nobles in the area, but he takes a dislike to Elizabeth, and she to him. This romantic comedy is a perennial favourite; it is witty and incredibly captivating. The course of true love never did run smooth, or so Elizabeth Bennett is about to find out.

The Fault in our Stars by John Green This is perhaps one of Green’s best works. The story follows 16 year-old cancer patient Hazel who is forced to go to a support group by her parents, there she meets 17 year-old, ex-basketball player Augustus Walters. Through thick and thin, these two fight on, it is a true testament to strength, and yes, also to romance.

The Graduate by Charles Webb This is a novella centred around the character Benjamin Braddock. Perhaps better known in film, the novella is about Braddock, who has an affair with the wife of his father’s business partner, an older woman named Mrs Robinson.

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

One of America’s best-loved books, ‘Gone with the Wind’ is as much a romance as it is historical, set against the back-drop of Civil War America, we follow the ill-fated love affair of Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler. The story pits Southern Belle, Scarlett, who is spoilt and used to getting what she wants against the roguish, dark, and infinitely worldlier, Rhett Butler.

The Odyssey by Homer This may not seem like the typical romance novel, however, there is something intrinsically romantic about a man sailing around the Greek Islands for over a decade just to get home to his wife and son.

Although Odysseus is gone for twenty years, he never forgets his faithful wife, Penelope, whose love helps him persevere through the many hardships that he encounters on his journey home.

Opinion: Poetry is not dead

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he last time someone told me poetry was dead, I threatened to chase them around campus with the latest edition of T.S. Eliot’s Poems.

Released last year by Faber, the twovolume publication serves as evidence to the contrary - poetry is far from dead.

People have claimed that poetry is no longer read because of its difficulty, or its lack of connection to everyday life. Yet we only need to look at one of the most

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famous poems in the English language to see that argument is far from the truth. Published in 1922, Eliot’s The Waste Land was infamous for obscure references to fertility rituals, Wagner’s operas, and Dante. Despite this barrier to readers, The Waste Land is still read and adored nearly 100 years on, and the continued popularity of the poem appears to support Eliot’s remark that: “Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood.” As such, we must look elsewhere for an explanation as to poetry’s apparent demise.

Another recipient of the critic’s blame is the attitude to poetry in schools, yet this also seems to be a false accusation.

Teaching poetry in the classroom is not a modern development, and neither is the general apathy towards poetry from students.

To imagine that every child who left school before the 21st century

developed a burning passion for the form is a mistake; some people enjoy reading poetry, and some don’t.

Undoubtedly, a passionate teacher can make an impact upon children, but it is hardly the death-blow to poetry that people believe it to be.

In my opinion, poetry is read by as many people as it ever has been, if not more. The market for poetry is small when compared to the monoliths of fiction and nonfiction, but that has been the case since the birth of the novel. In fact, there has been a notable growth in the number of young people becoming involved in poetry, with the internet acting as a medium between individuals who adore the form.

To claim that poetry is dead or obsolete in our modern age, is to ignore the masses of people who form poetry networks on Tumblr, or perform in international Poetry Slams. It is to ignore the people who read poems on the London Underground and then find themselves thinking about it as they sit down for lunch, or the crowds of people who gather every year at the banks of the Thames and recite Auld Lang Syne to one another. Poetry might not be the most popular form of creative expression, but it is certainly alive.

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Guess the Shakespearean love quote 1) “The course of true love never did run smooth” 2) “Speak low if you speak love” 3) “Love is a smoke and is made with the fume of sighs” 4) “The stroke of death is as a lover’s pinch, which hurts and is desired” 5) “A heart to love, and in that heart, Courage, to make’s love known” 6) “I pray you, do not fall in love with me, for I am falser than vows made in wine” 7) “Hear my soul speak. Of the very instant that I saw you, did my heart fly at your service” Answers: 1) A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2) Much Ado About Nothing 3) Romeo & Juliet. 4) Antony & Cleopatra 5) Macbeth 6) As You Like It 7) The Tempest

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Student poem in the spotlight Sketch of an Unrecognised Flower by Lucien Carson A flower blooms beneath the page’s surface, its soil of clear poetics traced in fractured linaments.

An inked graphite graces the pages, granting depth to petals, whose lifetime is to burn without flame, a dispassionate grey-scale Its roots are pale and spindled, sketched out in a cruel hand reminiscent of a surgeon’s; precisely delicate as they cut into the flesh of a stem with a scalpel.

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The Wonderful Week of Words Claire Still Newspaper Culture Editor

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unning from 29 February - 4 March comes the Wonderful Week of Words, a week-long event organised by the UKC Hogwarts society to celebrate storytelling and our love for literature.

Also coinciding with World Book Day, this week not only aims to spread the written word and enthuse people about reading, but more importantly, aims to raise money for Lumos, a charity set up by JK Rowling in support of disadvantaged children.

Lumos works to help the millions of children living in institutions worldwide

regain their right to a family. More than 90 per cent of these children are not orphans yet, but have been forced into institutions because of poverty and discrimination on the grounds of disability and ethnicity. Every child deserves to live in a safe and loving family setting, and with your help, the event is hoping to raise as much money as possible for this worthy cause. A raffle will be held throughout the week for the chance to win signed books by authors such as David Walliams and Stephen Fry. All the money raised from this event will go directly towards the charity itself.

In addition, workshops in

collaboration with other societies will be held throughout the week, as well as talks with successful authors, including Natasha Pulley, the author of The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, and Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, author of The Kintu Saga. Authors

writings versions and versions of it for years, set in different times with different characters. That it’s popular hasn’t sunk in at all; actually, I don’t know if it is all that popular.

I think there’s loads and loads of excellent fantasy writing at the moment, and there are far, far better books than mine.

What sets mine apart really is that it has a hole in the front.

It’s definitely a selling point in a book, die-cutting. Annoyingly I had nothing to do with that.

those things you have to hurl time at until it goes right.

What is the most challenging thing about writing and what is the easiest?

The most challenging thing for me is structure. I’m horrible at it; I’m so bad at plotting that in first drafts, nothing ever happens. The easiest thing is seeing characters and places, and what they’re like. Words like ‘imagination’ abound in this sort of field, but imagination implies a sort of deliberate construction.

There is that - there is a lot of having to imagine around situations. But with characters, they’re usually just there.

They’ve always been there somewhere.

I feel like I’m just pulling sheets off portraits someone else made years ago.

It’s much more like remembering than making something new.

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Derek Smith, Chitra Soundar, and Jasper Cooper will also be making appearances, so it will be a great opportunity for you to get tips from these creative writing professionals.

Reading books and writing stories can creatively open our minds to new worlds and places in time, from the wizarding world of Harry Potter to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Academically or recreationally, books have all touched our lives in some way.

So be sure to visit the event to show your appreciation, share your reading/ writing passion with others, and get involved with the literary community, all while supporting a great charity.

An interview with author Natasha Pulley Karisma Indra

Please tell us a little about yourself.

I’m Natasha Pulley, 27, a writer and visiting lecturer; I love history and learning languages.

What inspired you to write?

Did you always plan on becoming a writer?

I think I started out writing Star Trek fanfiction when I was about seven. I definitely never planned to be a writer, though I wanted to. At university, the careers guidance if you looked up ‘writing’ was very short.

It was along the lines of “don’t even try”. I thought originally I’d go into non-fiction publishing, but then I tried and couldn’t get on with it at all. I was the worst publishing assistant in the universe for six months before a friend took me to one side, pointed me in the direction of a creative writing MA, and gave me a shove.

What do you like to do with your free time?

I don’t have any. I start writing as soon as I get up in the mornings, and the last full stop goes in just before I go to sleep. I resent the time it takes to have a shower.

Your debut novel, The Watchmaker of Filigree Street, was highly regarded. What was the idea that sparked the creation of this book and when did it really sink in how popular the story had become?

I was always interested in the idea of prophets and people who knew the future somehow, and I think I’d been

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Do a creative writing MA. It was the best decision I’ve ever made.

What attracted you to UKC Hogwarts’ ‘A Wonderful Week of Words’ event in aid of Lumos?

I say yes to everything I’m invited to! I also respond with enthusiasm to anything to do with Harry Potter.

Do you have any advice for any budding writers? Any top tips?

Do a creative writing MA. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. I would never have met my agent otherwise.

Do you have a set plan as a writer - do you have a daily schedule or do you write as the inspiration flourishes?

Neither. It’s just something I do all the time. Sometimes a lot seems to get done, sometimes nothing, but I don’t think any time spent writing is time wasted. Even if you delete all of a day’s work, that’s a direction you now know you don’t want to go in. It’s just one of

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I have heard that you are currently learning Japanese, and have spent time there, how have those cultural experiences, influences, and the importance of language shaped your writing?

Very subtly, I think; you could certainly get away with writing a book set partly in nineteenth century Japan without having been there, because modern Tokyo bears almost no resemblance to it whatever. It looks like something out of Star Wars. Knowing the language side of things affected how some of the characters speak, because there are things in English that Japanese speakers are well known to have trouble with (especially the way we divide up our tenses) and likewise things in Japanese that are very hard for English speakers -- like, maybe most

famously, the writing system, which really is demonic sometimes, but also amazing and full of everyday poetry. I think a lot of research is about stopping yourself putting in a howling error, much more than actively producing information that goes into the story.

Do you plan on writing any more books, and if so can you tell us anything about future projects you would like to work on?

Many many more books! The next one is set in Peru, so I’m trying to learn Spanish; there will, hopefully, be another Watchmaker book, set wholly in Japan this time, and I have a draft of something set between the Elizabethan playhouses and Denmark.

As a writer, you are now perhaps an inspiration to other up-andcoming authors, who were yours?

When I was younger, I never really associated books with their authors -- the author was just a brand name on a novel, and it was very late on that it occurred to me that they might be real people who sit down and have dinner or watch the ice skating sometimes. I loved stories, and since I especially loved fantasy, I don’t think I would have wanted to meet the writer unless she was a real elf. Even then I’m not sure I would have been wholly sold on the idea. It’s only recently I’ve started to feel at all nosy about how other people do it.

I’m always surprised when people are interested in what I do. Writers are the most boring people. We sit at a desk and type. Marine biologists in Antarctica -they’re an inspiration.

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Cats v Dogs: Showdown

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ver 40 per cent of households in the UK own either a cat or a dog, some even having both. In relation to this figure, there has been constant debate on which is the better pet. So whether you’re a feline fanatic or a dog lover at heart, read on to see which pet claims the top spot.

Cats are less maintenance In terms of caring for your beloved pet, it turns out that if you own a cat, you really don’t have to do much to keep it happy. Cats generally come and go as they please, usually returning only if they need something such as food or to steal your bed for the night.

Dogs on the other hand tend to take up a lot more of your

well, they don’t really seem to care as much, and often leave a lovely little surprise in the litter tray. Great.

Cats 1 Dogs 1 Cats tend to have a nasty streak Let’s face it, sometimes cats can be pure evil. That look in their eyes when something gets them mad essentially means “don’t try to come near me or you will feel the wrath of my paw”. Even situations when an excited little dog playfully tries

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time, needing regular walks and affection; which I personally love, but can be tiresome for those with hectic lifestyles.

Cats 1 Dogs 0 The greeting you get from a dog That moment when you return from a hard day at work and you open the door to find your dog is ecstatic to see you.

Squeals of utter excitement and a waggy little tail, what more could perk you up after a long day. Cats on the other hand,

to get a cat to join in results in *BOP and the poor puppy receives a serious swipe to the head. To conclude, cats are not as friendly as they seem.

Cats 1 Dogs 2 Dogs are helpful From helping the police to aiding the blind, dogs are incredible in terms of skill and ability. They are able to learn quickly from a young age, and help the community. Have you ever seen a cat guide a blind person across the road? The

answer is no, probably not, and if they were given the chance they’d probably steal your milk and bring you a dead mouse.

Cats 1 Dogs 3 Both are fantastic company There’s no denying that both pets are incredibly affectionate and it’s as if they can tell when you need cheering up. Plus there’s nothing better than snuggling on the sofa watching a film and talking to your pet about your day, they love to listen as long as they get a welldeserved belly rub in return – aww!

Cats 2 Dogs 4 So, in the end, dogs are triumphant (in my books anyway), but perhaps I’m slightly biased as I own one, although you can’t deny that both pets are exceedingly brilliant at keeping you happy. They will love you unconditionally, as long as in return they receive lots of treats and toys. Even if it does mean showing their love by ripping up your best shoes.

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e’ve all come back to uni carrying a little Christmas bloat with us, due to the regret that we all tried to play Tetris with Quality Street in our stomachs. We’ve seen the predictable New Year’s Tweets: “new year, new me #2016”, but as students, it’s difficult to put this into practice, as getting fit can be costly and time consuming, which makes us question whether we can actually be bothered.

As we move into February, the temptation to revert back to bad habits only gets stronger.

Buying a gym membership and all the kit is expensive, and you do feel rather self-conscious both at the gym and walking around on campus if you’ve had to shoehorn visiting the gym into your schedule. Here are some cheaper alternatives.

ParkRun It’s just starting to gain popularity in parks across the

UK. ParkRun is a 5km run every week and welcomes all abilities, so you won’t feel singled out if you’ve only just caught the running bug.

It’s free, and once you sign up and print your barcode you will be told your time. The ParkRun in Canterbury is on at 9am on Saturdays, and meets at The Pavilion. They are friendly and have coffee together afterwards in The Pavilion.

Yoga You don’t even have to leave the house! Ideally you’ll want a yoga mat, but there is no need to buy expensive yoga DVDs, as there are plenty of yoga workout videos on YouTube, or apps you can download to your phone, so just clear some space and find your chi.

Walking This sounds dull, but it’s one of the best ways to see Canterbury’s sights. The Crab and Winkle path is a good walk and leads to Whitstable, where you could treat yourself to a

bag of chips as a reward! If this sounds time-consuming, make a commitment to walking in whenever you need to go into the city centre or university if you’re a bus addict.

Skipping If you put down the skipping rope in Year 4, why not pick it up again? You can burn 200 calories from 15 minutes of skipping, and it has a lot of health benefits. It’s also very easy to store a skipping rope and whip it out when you’re bored, so little effort is required in setting up.

Park Football This is perhaps for the slightly more braver souls and those who want a more teamorientated workout, but nothing is stopping you from walking over to a group playing football in the park and asking to join in.

Go for a group that looks like a similar ability to you. Or grab your house or flat mates and make them set up a game with you.

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n Saturday 30 January, for the second year in a row, Kent hosted the regionals round of the BUCS student Korfball competition.

Regionals included four teams from both the East and South Midlands preliminary rounds that took place in October and November. These teams were then seeded and split into two groups of four, with UEA 1s and Kent 1s from the East preliminaries and Bedford and Cambridge 2s from the South Midlands competing in group A, and UEA 2s and Essex from the East and Cambridge 1s and Du Montfort from the South Midlands competing in Group B. To qualify for the top tier of nationals, which takes place in Norwich in March, teams needed to place in the top four positions, with the bottom four teams going to the second tier of nationals, which take place in Sheffield in March.

The day started off very early for the home university, with UKC turning up at 7:30 for some extra practice and to set up the hall. The other university teams arrived an hour later, and the competition started at 9:00.

Each game was 40 minutes long, including an eight minute warm up and a two minute half time, with two games going on at the same time on the two courts in the main hall. All in all 20 games were played, with the final whistle blown at 4:30 in the afternoon, with a total of 271 goals scored throughout the day.

Kent didn’t get off to the best start, losing their first

game 8-5 to Bedford, and then losing conclusively to UEA 1s 14-0, but after a break and some good motivational talks from their coaches Tom and Ash, they rallied back to beat Cambridge 2s 7-2, with Sean Corbin nominated as MVP for his contribution. This meant that Kent were third in Group A, with UEA 1s and Bedford ranking above them, with three wins, and two wins and a loss respectively, and Cambridge 2s below Kent with three losses. In Group B, Cambridge 1s ranked first with three wins, and UEA 2s and Essex tied with one win, one draw and one loss each, but UEA 2s placed second due to their superior goal difference, and Du Montfort placed last with three losses. As Kent placed third, and not in the top two of their group, and therefore not in the top four overall, they had not qualified by their own right for the top tier of regionals. However, if Kent could then win the next round of matches, which pitted the top teams of each group against the second placed team of the opposite group, and the third placed teams against the opposite fourth placed team, they could qualify.

This was possible because of a rule that dictates that only one team from each university can be present at the top tier of nationals. In group B, the opposite group to Kent, UEA 2s had qualified second, with UEA 1s qualifying first in group A. This meant that whichever team placed fifth overall would take the place of the lowest ranked UEA team due to this rule.

There was therefore everything

to play for in Kent’s final two matches.

Kent first had to play Du Montfort, who placed fourth in the opposite group, knowing that they had to win both of their next games to qualify for nationals. The game started well, with Kent never relinquishing their lead as they won 10-3 with Ellen Dowie nominated for MVP from this match.

The next match Kent would play would decide who would place fifth and qualify for nationals, with Kent facing Essex, who had beaten Cambridge 2s for a place in the decider. At preliminaries in November, Kent beat Essex 7-3, so there was a sense of confidence and optimism going into the game. There was an early exchange of goals, before Kent began to consolidate and secure their lead, ending the game 10-5 winners, with Charlotte Grant nominated as MVP for this game.

While Kent waited for confirmation of their placing at regionals, and whether they had definitely secured a spot at nationals, Bedford and UEA 2s competed for the third and fourth positions, with UEA 1s and Cambridge competing for first and second. Bedford beat UEA 2s 7-6, with Cambridge beating last year’s winners, UEA 1s, 12-6.

After the final games the presentations began, with awards handed out for top male and female goal scorers, going to Oli Bell of Cambridge 1s with 23 goals and Hannah Wallace of Bedford with 10 goals respectively. Awards were also

handed to Male and Female MVP, with the awards going to Joe Pengelly of Cambridge and Bailey Wooldridge of UEA 1s, as well as prizes given to the referees.

Overall the standings read as thus: Cambridge 1s, UEA 1s, Bedford, UEA 2s, Kent, Essex, Du Montfort, and Cambridge 2s. While the results announced that Kent had placed in fifth, because of the rule of only one team from each university allowed to play at nationals, they replaced UEA 2s, who had placed fourth, taking the last spot to qualify for nationals, thus continuing the club’s tradition of always qualifying for the top tier of Student Korfball competitions.

All in all, it was a great day, with some great performances

by Kent, and the other teams that competed. It was also a great day due to the help of many non-playing club members, who ensured that the day ran smoothly and efficiently. Next stop for Kent 1s is the top tier of nationals, with Kent 2s and 3s, who played in the preliminaries but unfortunately did not qualify for regionals, going to the third tier of nationals in Manchester. There are high hopes that all of the teams can place well, with Kent 1s looking to improve on their previous position of 16th at last year’s nationals, and Kent 2s looking to better their position of eighth at the third tier nationals in 2015, with this being Kent 3s’ first year of competition. The Korfball season continues, and Kent will continue to try to give themselves the best chance at success.

Men’s Volleyball Kent 1s v King’s 1s Men’s Rugby Brighton 1s v Kent 1s Hertfordshire 1s v Kent 2s Kent 3s v London Met 1s Kent 4s v Herfordshire 2s Women’s Rugby Kent 1s v Middlesex 1s Men’s Badminton Kent 1s v Hertfordshire 2s Kent 1s v Queen Mary 1s Women’s Fencing Kent 1s v City 1s Men’s Football Bournemouth 1s v Kent 1s Men’s Hockey Reading 3s v Kent 1s Men’s Lacrosse Royal Holloway 1s v Kent 1s Women’s Lacrosse King’s 1s v Kent 1s Editor’s Note: Please note that all match fixtures and scores quoted in this issue of InQuire are according to listings on the website of the British University and College Sports (BUCS) website - bucs.org.uk, and were correct at the time of this paper going to print.

Varsity, which is happening from 13-17 February, is the annual competition between Kent and Canterbury Christ Church, and is a great event to attend, even if you’re not particularly involved in sport. Fixtures will be held at Parkwood Pavilion, down at Christ Church, at Kingsmead Leisure Centre, and at the Rugby Club - head along!

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InQuire Upcoming Team Kent Fixtures 10 February Men’s Badminton Kent 1s v City 1s Queen Mary 2s v Kent 2s Women’s Badminton Imperial 2s v Kent 1s Men’s Basketball Kent 1s v Christ Church 1s Women’s Basketball Kent 1s v Essex 1s Men’s Fencing UCL 2s v Kent 1s Women’s Fencing Kent 1s v UCL 2s Men’s Football St Mary’s 1s v Kent 1s Kent 2s v St George’s 1s Greenwich 2s v Kent 3s Women’s Football Kent 1s v East London 1s Men’s Hockey UCL 2s v Kent 1s LSE 1s v Kent 2s Essex 2s v Kent 3s

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s the start of February is now upon us, the sports clubs of the University of Kent look forward to another year of the Varsity competition.

The annual competition is contested between the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, and sees a large number of sports teams take part.

The competition has also become a bragging right between the two universities in recent years, as the University of Kent has never been beaten in terms of the overall competition. Will this year be the first Christ Church win?

This year sees a particularly special theme to the competition, with it being branded “Rainbow Varsity”, and being dedicated to the proper inclusion and support for LGBT people in sport.

Speaking about this special dedication, a Kent Union spokesman said: “This year we have chosen to have a rainbow Varsity, in support of LGBT History Month.

“We believe that everyone should have a safe space in sport, and wanted to celebrate how inclusive sport can be.

“We believe that sport has the power, like nothing else, to bring people together.

“Sport unifies people and celebrates the individual

regardless of age, gender, sexuality, race. It is for that reason that we are standing together with our LGBT members and allies to ensure everyone has a place to play.”

The competition takes place over five days, and sees lots of sporting action take place at both Parkwood pitches up here at Kent, and also down at Christ Church.

All students are welcome to attend any of the fixtures, and there will be a range of Varsity merchandise available, including Team Kent Rainbow Varsity T-shirts.

Speaking about this year’s competition, Kent Union VicePresident (Sport), Nina Mehmi, said: “I can’t believe it’s that

time of year again, Varsity, the biggest sporting event in Canterbury.

“It’s been another amazing start to the year for Team Kent, and I want to wish the best of luck to all the teams, and tell them to bring home the wins!

“Varsity is definitely one of the most memorable things you will take part in at university.

“Five days, two universities, one city... There can only be one winner. Let’s bring home the win for another year. Team Kent are ready, I hope you are too!”

This year’s competition will take place from 13-17 February, and a full list of fixtures can be found inside this issue of InQuire.

Women’s Hockey Kent 1s v Cardiff Met 1s UCL 3s v Kent 2s Men’s Lacrosse Kent 1s v Royal Holloway 1s Women’s Lacrosse Christ Church 1s v Kent 2s Netball LSE 1s v Kent 1s Kent 2s v Royal Vetinary 1s Imperial 4s v Kent 3s Uni of Arts 2s v Kent 4s Men’s Volleyball Kent 1s v King’s 1s Women’s Volleyball Royal Holloway 1s v Kent 1s

13-17 February Varsity!!