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BLUEBERRY BRAIN FOOD Student finance office fun Why WAGAMAMA winks & What’s WRONG with student housing, but no-one dares tell you?

STUDENT FINANCE Are loans about to combust?

A£AP Bells Causing CHAOS wth hip-hop’s HOTTEST fashion icon

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Who else could lure hyped-up dog owners to the Gunwharfian confines but DJ Khaled himself? They didn’t need much persuasion to stay, either: after a resplendent dogwalk show, a flashy show of pawsmanship arose when Fenton the labrador, fueled by one too many Snuffle Dogs, jumped on stage and greeted the silly human with a few licks. Fenton then congratulated the DJ, in dog l language, on his lifetime achievements (we assume) before nuzzling him offstage and performing I’m the One, One also in dog language. Pup’n’roll.

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CHIENS AND CHEERS, Southsea

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Dog night brought new sparks to Le Niche à Chien, as our miniature minions dined and partied with their owners at the French restaurant.

Adorable chihuahuas Buddy and Daisy shared a main course of Royal Canin while owners Sandy and David Hill dined on pot-au-feu. But the night stood still as famed actress Kate Winslett made a surprise cameo and whipped out her dearest pup-in-acup, Krystal, to dazzled onlookers.

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Broughton and Co has been blinging up our kennelfriends for 10 years now, and what better way to celebrate than with a pawfect ‘collar-off’ fashion party at Astpawia? There were some truly dashing dogs in this dingo bingo; we think doggy couple Bailey and Bella stole the show with their jewel-studded straps but it’s hard to forget Snowdrop’s mesmerising gaze as he chilled on the landing asserting his dominance as best boy.

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FLASHBULB!

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Superstar DJ Duo Guildhall Portsmouth

FIRE IN THE BOOTH Tiger Tiger

Charlie Sloth returns to Portsmouth to light up Tiger Tiger in the Neon Jungle themed night of madness. He’s been there many a time but for this crop of frshers Mr Sloth is promising an even better show in the heart of Gunwharf Queys. Be there or be square for this is going to be a little bit LEAVE IT.

Guildhall will be rocking when Chase & Status turn up to this turnt up event. Get your tickets before Friday for the NIGHT OF THE CENTURY courtesy of the drumb and bass act. The night comes as part of their tour which has seen the guys tear up the south coast of England. Early bird tickets are already sold-out so the £10 tickets are the only way forward!.

SHAQ-ATTACK

The ting goes skrrrahh. pap, pap, ka-ka-ka, Skibiki-pap-pap, and a pu-pu-pudrrr-boom SKYA, du-du-ku-ku-dun-dun-Poom-POOM. He’s been doing the rounds on social media since his introductory Fire in the Booth. Now - Pryzm Portsmouth are giving the people what they want! Catch the icon at Pryzm on the 19th of October for this light-out event. We’ve all seen him on social media now its time to witness that Big Shaq fire first hand.

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What to do in Portsmouth

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up Portsdown Hill where you’ll have the most amazing view looking out over Portsmouth. Indulge in a Mick’s Monster Burger from his van as you peer out over the shining lights of Pompey. This is a well-known, busy destination with some great local restaurants, as well as the famous Mick’s. Make sure to bring your friends and your camera to collect some great snaps.

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to a delicious French cuisine dinner at Raymond Blancs Brasserie Blanc, in Gunwharf. This divine restaurant is placed close to the waters edge and surrounded by high-end shops. Raymond Blanc offers the best French cuisine and is renowned for his impeccable taste and presentation.

Some great deals are to be found here too, you can indulge yourself to a 3 course meal for only £15.45.

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GLASS ACT

Who doesn’t love a cheeky glass of champagne in the late afternoon, bathing in the sun and relaxing by the ocean? All Bar One offers this perfect combination. This fantastic little spot overlooks the port as boats come and go while you relax with a glass of bubbly in the afternoon sun.

You will also find a perfectly chilled bottle of Moët Nectar at the bar, which is simply divine and comes at a pleasantly surprising price of just £25. All Bar One also offer a great menu, including tapas plates to share with your pals for £26 what a steal!

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Portsmouth is abundant with fantastic historical features and Navy treasures. One of these being the Historic Dockyard, here you can adventure onto the Victory ship, which is docked at the entrance of the historic centre. You can also enter into the Mary Rose, built in 1510.

There are lots of cafés dotted around the site, which is fantastic on a beautiful sunny day as you look out over the magnificent ships. Bag a great deal online for a years pass at only £25, so get yourself down to the Dockyard.

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and solo artists that have performed all over and also showcases those looking to debut their career at this great hotspot. A variety of artists regularly perform here and often return. WWR a puts on some great events including: boxing, live jazz evenings and comedy shows. It’s a great place to go to if you want to try something new and exciting.

Pick up a cheap ticket to a crazy, random event and see where the night takes you!

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Why not grab a coffee and cake at the top of Spinnaker Tower and enjoy the breath- taking views. The tower can be seen from miles around, including over on the Isle of Wight. This is a great way to see the city from this beautiful glass panelled building. Whether you’re enjoying the views with friends, or just keen to relax by yourself, make sure you take advantage of the great photo opportunities and enjoy the views.

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afternoon tea for two at No Man’s Fort, located on the coast of the Isle of Wight. Perfect for a girl’s weekend away or a romantic getaway. Relax in the hot tub with a glass (or bottle) of champagne while relaxing in the sea breeze and beautiful sunset views. Transported to paradise via a short boat ride, departing from Gunwharf. This is the perfect way to unwind after a busy week at work.

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STYLE NOTES What we love now EDITED BY EMMA COSTELLOE

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Shearling JACKETS

America comfort food is coming to Portsmouth in the shape of this new burger bar, set to open in November their menu offers a variety of American classics each with their own unique twists as well as some sumptuous sides.

Now that the weather is getting colder it’s time to get ready for winter and update your wardrobe. One item you cannot be without this season is a shearling jacket, not only is it effortlessly cool but it’s guatanteed to keep you warm.

Chic BACKPACKS

Whether it be for work, Uni or school one item trending this season is the backpack, gone are the days of backpacks not being cool. With brands such as Chloe, Fendi and coach now adding them to their lines they’re a must have.

PRYZM

After a successful opening in June this year, Pryzm has seen a flock of students arrive during this freshers. With acts such as Jaguar Skills and Tom Zanetti performing PRYZM is the place to be on Monday’s, Fridays and Saturdays. Look online for exclusive deals and offers.

The Harry Potter effect To celebrate it being 20 years since Philosophers Stone was published, Portmouth Library are hosting a range of events all to do with Harry Potter. Including a live screening from the British Library perfect for any Potter fans as well as an exhibition which showcases collections of archived materials connected to the Hogwarts subjects. In order to find out more information have a look on the library’s website.

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HALLOWEEN IS COMING...

With halloween fast approaching it’s time to start thinking of your outifit, decorations and social plans.

Whether it be a makeshift outfit inspired by pinterest or a costume found online, be sure to b e something original, afterall you don’t want to rock up to astoria to find hundreds of other black cats just like you. Places like Primark, Asda and Wilko are great for decorations which won’t break the bank.

MEN’S STYLE What to buy now

LITTLE LEN’S bit on the side

BY ELENI HARVEY, STYLE DIRECTOR OF ESQUIRE UK

TOP OF THE SHOPS

Leni Harvey goes

Bored of Southsea has been bringing unique skateboard style to the streets of portsmouth since 1997.

You would expect to find it nowhere else but in its quirky home of Albert Road. Surrounded by an array of individual bars, at least half a dozen tattoo shops and other clothes shops, Bored of Southsea is complimented by its neighbours. Skateboard style is becoming increasingly popular Bored of amongst the young gents Southsea of Portsmouth, locals and hoodie, students alike. £45 (boredofsouthsea.co.uk)

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Southsea Bronx Strong Island Coaches Jacket, £60

Peak SNEAKS

Coaches Jacket, £60

Winter is coming. Not that will matter as far as sneakers are concerned. Whether its pouring with rain, or the sun is shining; whether teamed with sweats or adding more style to your suit, it is all about wearing sneakers. Keeping it all things student, here’s my pick of the best in the shops that accept your handy little card, which screams ‘Hey, I’m a student!’.

Adidas - don’t forget your 10% student discount (Adidas.com)

Tom Ford Menswear— probably no 10% student discount

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BURTON SOCKS £450, OSKAR’S LEGS £595, Didn’t really have anything else to put in the rest of this box. Wonder where he got his pants from. Maybe M&S or Next. They definitely won’t be as stripy as those socks though. Ben Fox is a fraud.

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PERFECT PINS

Hairy legs begone!

These new-gen shaving tips will leave you feeling ready to race

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BEAUTY FROM THE PELATON

Simon Scarsbrook’s go-to-shave expert OSKAR SCARSBROOK explains the tricks to smooth cycling pins

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yclist’s leg’ is a term that has been widely coined to describe the masculine shaved leg experience, perhaps the best-kept secret in male grooming. From the casual to the competitive, a shaven pair of pins has become the sought after style in the saddle. Riders across the UK have embraced the razor as they look to give themselves the extra streamline and a smooth, easy leg-cleaning experience once the Strava times have been uploaded. Here are some tips on how to “Always wear your perfect your shave. .

Go against the grain – Come on now, this cycling shorts during is an obvious one. Any shaver worth their salt your shave. You don’t knows that the pro-grain manoeuvre reaches want those pesky the scandalous heights set by the dopers. Taking hairlines!” the time to flip your anti leg fur repellent razor (ALFRR) around will not only give you a smoother finish, but also that added bit of class and panache needed to impress your peers.

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Be careful in delicate areas – The backs of the knees, the heels, and the anklebones. These are a cyclist’s real delicate areas. Rush the job on these and do so at your own peril. If you aren’t going to relax and take the time to these three properly, then clean cut cycling isn’t for you I’m afraid. Be sure to apply a nice, even layer of liquidised leg lubing detergent (LLLD) before attempting to tackle these bodily beasts. A sturdy hand a focussed mind is what’s needed, or else you risk ending up being more sliced up than your nans carrots.

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Always wear your shorts to find the shave line – Now this one really is the lifesaver. Whack on your favourite pair of tight fitting skinnies before you get started to make sure you’ve left no piece of leg hair unturned. In the cycling community there is nothing worse than turning up to the race with a ring of leg hair still on parade. Save yourself from looking like an amateur and get the job done correctly.

So there you have it. Take those three pearls of wisdom with you and use them to wow all of your cycling pals. In the ten minutes its taken you to read this page you’ve gone from clueless to Cavendish. At the next meet you’ll have the punters swooning with your baby smooth skin. Lovely! Thank me later, because your life is about to change for the better. Hello new you!

Oskar Scarsbrook gets lubed up in shaving balm

Cyclist? Leg-shave-lover? Sensitive skin?

Scarsbrook? If you answered yes to any of these, then it really is time to get excited. The Real Shaving Co.’s post shave soothing balm is the solution you really didn’t know you needed. Here in the beauty column we love a good moisturiser, and I have to say this one gets up there with the best of them. Whether you’re finishing your pre-ride shave or just looking to impress with your silky skin, whacking on a squirt of this stuff will take you from a 10/10 to an 11. Sensitive skin should be no secret, but with the Real Shaving Co.’s latest release, it can be. I asked a regular group of consumers, the Scarsbrook family, for their thoughts on the balm. The response was nothing unexpected, all commenting on the extra confidence and edge it gave them both on and off the racetrack. Oskar Scarsbrook told me of how his summer months consisted of being constantly stopped in the streets by people who wanted both his phone number and his shaving tips.

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HOW he STROLLS He’s hip-hop royality, a fashion icon - and in A£AP Bells world, anything can happen. Oskar Scarsbrook meets music’s least exciting star for a mediocre evening of above average madness PHOTOGRPAH By OSKAR SCARSBROOK STYLED By ALEX BOYD

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12 o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon, and I am waiting with my bike in Holland Road in Southsea between the red white and blue pub and a co-op. With me, perching in front of an old style Land Rover jeep parked on a curb is the biggest thing on the British music scene this year, A£AP Bells. Bells stands legs akimbo over the bicycle owning the look even if it does look as if the popular rapper has never even actually taken his training wheels off.

Behind him the driver of the Land Rover is becoming increasingly agitated but Bells’ unflappable nature destroys the tension.

‘That’s char!’ said orchestrator beams, more than once, a slang term he pioneers associated with his unhealthy love of whiskey.

Rewind ten minutes and we are in Bells’ 5-bedroom house in his crows nest digs overlooking an unkempt yard. After several loud knocks on his door, Bells finally opens up the gates to his palace, clasping a Berocca and a lads mag, answers my cursory ‘How’s it going?’ with a sarcastic tone and a withered, ‘what took you so long?’ He has, it transpires, been up for a long time – 48 hours or so – and has come straight from the studio. Later, I will ask the artist responsible for the highest grossing song of 2016, ‘Berocca’, whether he still drinks a lot of Berocca.

‘Oh trust me: I love it,’ he says. ‘Yeah. I’m drinking that shit every hour!’ Acting on this knowledge I realise to keep this superstar interested enough for my interview, unhealthy amounts of the vitamin boosting tablets will have to be used as a kind of bribe.

Back in the meeting room, we sit. To my left, A£AP Ginsters – the second most famous member of the A£AP Snob collective, who was recording with him last night – tucks into a large 130 gram sausage roll whilst also lining up a steak and ale short crust pie and a pork and apple Cornish. In front of me, Bells, 21 – aka Jack Danielzz, or if you’re Morrissey – following a long and heated argument over the royal family – A£AP bellend – soon proves himself, despite the self-inflicted circumstances, to be charming, funny and articulate. He is not, he says, in town to party but rather to headline at Nigel Farage’s controversial ‘Brexit means Brexit’ concert alongside fellow euro-sceptic rappers ‘Community Chest The Rapper’ and ‘The Weekdy’. He’s also hear to, as he puts it, ‘make some serious political statements.’

No stranger to controversy, Bells has previously endorsed ‘Free Israel’ and ‘The Kim Jong Un appreciation Society’.

He intends to do this through a new album he is secretly recording with the rest of the A£AP clan.

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but realised our fans probably wouldn’t get it.’ So when I ask him what he intends to do for the rest of his trip to Portsmouth he answers, ‘you know, see the sights, get some Berocca but mainly shoot some videos and record more tracks for the EP.’ One of these videos and the reason we are here this morning, is a collaboration with the rest of the A£AP Snob group in creating a clothing line which he intends to showcase in Debenhams in Southsea. Originally, Bells was to team up with his good friend Sir Philip Green and BHS but the relationship turned sour after Bells took a public mauling for standing up for the disgraced billionaire. So instead he has joined forces with the less controversial Mike Ashley… Joining him in this venture are the previously named A£AP Ginsters and A£AP Saddle Sore, who in turn name themselves Surrey Boyz and released a track that went platinum called ‘Trust Fundz.’ Rather than just sticking a logo on some clothes and then sticking those clothes on a rail, the Snobs have will instead be opening a New York style bodega within the department store. It has been in the works for some time. ‘Four years ago, Mike Ashley organised a lunch on a barge for about 40 people.’ Bells’s manager Jacob Rees Mugg tells me. ‘A£AP was there, and so was I and we got talking with the directors about doing something. It was his idea to do it and to pull in the Surrey Boyz to collaborate.’

For Bells himself, the appeal is simple. ‘I feel like Brexit has got a lot of negative press and I wanted to show London that being out of Europe would be hipster. If you think about it no one under the age of 60 wants Brexit so if you’re the only ones who do, you’re hip… logic, he says tapping his temple. He will, he

“I think many people see me as a modern day, rapping, Princess Diana.” says, be involved in every last product. ‘For sure: I have to be. If not it wont be my aesthetic.’ He has let Ginsters and Saddle Sore have their own sections as well, alongside newest group member A£AP James Reginald Bublebee Swatton but he reaffirms that he is the main attraction. Bells himself will also be doing a few shifts behind the till.

Bells is a well worked artist who can now add fashion designer to a large resumé of jobs including; artist; actor; political activist; fox hunter; mandolin player for a Pogues tribute band; professional impersonator of Jim Morrison, professional waxwork; radio DJ; TV personality; presenter; lumberjack; seismologist; Burtons assistant; hitman; scuba diver; duck master; and – of courseprofessional musician.

Bells is also an unashamed ladies’ man, most recently being linked to soft spoken country artist, Wanda Tennessee. I ask him if he is currently dating and he laughs loudly. Then I tell him there have been a lot of pictures of him and Tennessee in the press to which he laughs even more ecstatically. ‘Yeah I know that’s the press. Did you know they fabricate stories and mock up parody articles just to get by? Scandalous. A£AP Bells and women is nothing new.’

There’s then a pause, before he asks: ‘Can I get some of that pasty?’

It’s not hard to see why both the ladies and, more seriously, the fashion world has fallen so hard for A£AP Bells. And it’s not just his beauty, although that does help. What is more important is his style choice. The retro Adidas tracksuits, the shirts, the chains, the retro Manchester United football kits, all go a long way to make him instantly recognisable. Mixed with a good barnet and Bells truly is the real day, transcending his demographic and music scene.

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Commenting on his style he says, ‘It’s all about making a statement, it’s never about big brand names, just showing what you believe in. Me and the Surrey Boyz have come into this industry fresh and will leave it in a place people like Versace could only dream of, this is political, this is going to be big.’

“I’ve always been a bit of a style icon really, looking back on it. Even when my mum would pick the clothes for me as baby, it was me wearing the clothes. I owned them, transformed them into something new. That’s what style is and the fact that I’ve had it since I was born really tells you how big a deal I am in this industry. So in many ways, it doesn’t actually matter what I wear, because it’s me wearing them.

The only thing with that is it’s hard to sell that sort of thing because when other people try to do it it doesn’t work as well. For that, my solution was simple: I’ve put big comfy clothes together with

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really smart clothes. Tracksuit bottoms and shirts. Brogues and vests. That’s the style kids are going to be picking up from the store. It’s the new new. Obviously, everything will have my names on it. All of my names so no one gets confused about what line this is. You think Marc Jacobs is a fan of his own name? Fella you’ve not seen the start of it.

With music, it wasn’t so simple for me to ascend to become the modern-day deity that so many people see me as now. I wasn’t born with a natural talent, this story is about hard work.

I’d rap about things all the time but to begin with it was rubbish. So I’d be like, yo, I’m B to the E to the L to the L. People didn’t really rate that sort of stuff. But now I’m like YO, B, E, to L, L, Z. And the people love it. They can see the journey I’ve been on, lyrically. It’s kind of like a rags to riches story. People relate to it. I think many people see me as a modern day, rapping, Princess Diana. That’s the main reason I won’t do any tours in France, you saw what happened to her.

I think if I were to compare myself to anyone, musically, right now, it would probably be if the son of Nikki Minaj and Elvis married all of the Spice Girls. I think that’s kind of the level that I’m at right about now. I’m just trying to keep hustling, doing my thing, making that cheddar and preaching for what I believe in. Brexit means Brexit, man. Peace.”

As well as comparing himself to the peoples princess and the father of rock and roll, Bells as modest as ever continued to draw comparisons between himself and figures of cultural history, exponentially increasing their fame before he stopping just before comparing himself to Hindu deity Ganesh.

Back to the music and Bells tells me that the album he’s been working on with the other A£AP’s is ‘music for a new political

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BANG ON THE MONEY: Portsmouth’s most unconventional rappers are ready for the world stage At long last, a rap group that meet both deadlines and expectations. While A£AP Bells, real name Jack Mallinson, may get the majority of the headlines for his dashing good looks and luscious hair, you’d be a fool to sleep on the rest of A£AP SNOB. With knitted jumpers, caviar spoons and discounted memberships to the Conservative Party being sold, there’s plenty of SNOB gear to pick up at the pop-up store besides Bells. Here’s some merch you won’t have to look down your nose at

youth’. When I ask if it’s as much a stylistic leap forward as his second (the out there, B l u e s .T h e . C o l o u r.

A£AP) was from his first (the radio smashloaded Long.Live.The. Purple.and.Yellows), he looks at me and smiles.

“You’ll have to wait and see.’

The working title of the new album is “Bye. Bye.Brussels” and will focus around Bells’ political standing and his fight with Berocca and whiskey. The Surrey Boyz track ‘Trust Fundz’ – which climbed to number eleven on the R&B ITunes chart even though Ginsters insists it’s a grime record – will feature as a bonus track alongside the new tracks which we know will include the smash singles: ‘Single Guy in the Single Market making Singles for the Singles’ – or SS (but not the bad one) for short – and ‘My Neighbours a Marxist’.

He plays me a couple of demos of the new songs from his phone whilst he raps along to them and I can’t help but tap my feet along to the charming beat. By now however, the man in the jeep has completely lost his tether and threatens to run us over if we don’t get out the way. With a flick of the V’s A£AP and the disgruntled driver leave on bad terms and thus it’s time for me to get my coat.

And with that, A£AP Bells is off to his next appointment with a whiskey in hand, after which he will finally get to bed. Well, maybe…

The A£AP Snobs is open from 12-22 October and will only take sterling or bitcoins.

A£AP GINSTERS & A£AP SADDLE SORE (aka Surrey Boyz) REAL NAMES Oskar Scarsbrook and Alex Boyd AGES Both 20 HOW DID YOU MEET BELLS? “We were out fox hunting and we saw this guy ploughing a pattern into his land.

Turns out it was Bells trying to make a sign saying ‘Hard Brexit Makes Me Hard’ that could be seen from a satellite” WHAT’S YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE “Stella. It’s the only time we see eye to eye with the proletariat” THE BRAND Trust Fundz WHAT Following a huge cash injection from their parents, Boyd and Scarsbrook are releasing “knitted jumpers” and “wearable caviar spoon necklaces,” because “you never know when the need for fish eggs will arise.”

A£AP James Reginald Bumblebee Swatton REAL NAME James Reginald Bumblebee Swatton AGE 20 HOW DID YOU MEET BELLS? “We actually share the same accountant.

Lovely chap. We all holiday to Jersey together.”

WHAT’S YOUR DRINK OF CHOICE? “The blood of the poor” THE BRAND Fuck Corbyn WHAT Theresa May lozenges and Corbyn voodoo dolls. “It’s a passion project more than a business.”

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pretty pricey. My Protein offers student re you tired (literally) of feeling bundles and up to 30% student discount! low on energy, stressed and lacking These supplements are good to help motivation? Do you find yourself build muscle and are very cost effective. procrastinating and leaving all your “Supplements are great but make sure work till the last minute? Well, fear you eat meals properly aswell for them no more as I’m about to introduce you to some to work. Not only are they good for vital student superfoods that will not only give health benefits, they can also improve you a healthy, happy buzz, a better quality night fitness and training.” Says personal sleep and stress relief, but are also affordable and trainer Marcus May. “My Protein is the in keeping with a tight student budget. Sorcery?

UK’s most trusted brand and have a wide Not quite. variety of protein. Many top athletes in Aaptogens are the new jager bombs. Derived the fitness world use them, such as Joe from herbs and roots, adaptogens are natural Wicks and Rob Lipset.” substances with a duty to stabalise stress, immune Protein powders are not just beneficial systems and stimulate energy, similar to that third for gym-goers, but also helpful for jagerbomb but without the hangover. Soldiers in general health reasons. Made from India and China have used these for centuries to high-quality sources such as milk, soy handle stress, recover faster and increase their of eggs, the powders contain all the energy and the benefits are now being recognised essential amino acids the body needs in the West. There are a variety of different but cannot create itself. They come in a adaptogens such as Ashwagandha, Bacopa, Holy variety of flavours, including chocolate Basil and Rhodiola Rosea and they come in tablet and vanilla- great to add to a bowl of and powder form - a great addition to a smoothie! porridge or milkshakes.

They are easy to pick up from various places such as Holland and Barrett, Amazon and Cult Beauty for as little as £7.74.

Berries and currants are some of the best, cost effective superfoods you can get your hands on. Blueberries specifically for their antioxidant properties which chow down on potentially damaging oxidising agents in the body as well as their ability to improve short-term memory loss, making them excellent snacks for revising. Blackberries contain amples of vitamin C which is said to enhance mental agility, while sultanas and raisins are exceptionally fiberous and contain loads of vitamin B complex, great for Avocado oil is New research your immune system and will says that marine omega-3 fatty acids, are important help beat that freshers flu. for serotonin synthesis, release, and function in Oily fish is essential to your the brain.

Omega 3 Fish OIil £4.00, student diet, the vast amount HOLLAND AND BARRET of omega 3 the fish contains can improve your mood and increase focus. That essay you’ve been putting off for the past week? You’ll smash it out after a quick fix of salmon. If cooking fish isn’t your forte, pick up some omega 3 tablets for a fiver from Holland and Barrett.

Veggies and Vegans- linseeds and walnuts contain omega 3 so Improve Your Brain and don’t worry, you wont miss out.

Improve Your Brain and Mood Fish Oil. Mood Fish Oil. New research says that If you’re an avid gym New research says that marine omega-3 fatty acids, marine omega-3 fatty acids, are important for serotonin member or part of a sports are important for serotonin synthesis, release, and synthesis, release, and function in the brain. society, protein supplements function in the brain.

Omega 3 Fish OIil £4.00, Omega 3 Fish OIil £4.00, HOLLAND AND BARRET are important to enhance your HOLLAND AND BARRET performance, but these can get

“Supplements are great but make sure you eat meals properly as well for them to work.”

Blue Brains?

Can Flavonoids Boost Our Brain Power?

A new study, published in Food and Function, suggests that consuming a flavonoidrich Wild Blueberry beverage may enhance executive function in 7- to 10-year-old children.

The study, led by Professor Claire Williams and Dr. Adrian Whyte from the School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading in England, explores the impact of flavonoid consumption on children’s executive function, and adds to a growing body of evidence that shows flavonoids can enhance cognitive function following acute and chronic interventions in humans and animals.

The study demonstrates for the first time, significantly faster response times on an executive function task in children who consumed a beverage containing wild blueberries.

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his cartoon may be showing a student at their graduation, but the fear of student finance is still looming. Whether you are in first year, full of the excitements of living away from home, or third year, probably preparing to move back home, student finance is an ongoing issue catapulting from student to student; immersing itself into the student lifestyle and causing problems for everyone along the way.

It is important, therefore, to plan your student finances effectively through the entirety of your university life. Try not to fall into the pit of freshers, wasting £4000 by week two. Likewise, do not forfeit events or nights out in an attempt to preserve every last penny.

Speaking to Louise Meredith, Student Finance Officer for the University of Portsmouth, it is not a surprise to see that many students struggle at one time or another with their budgeting, or lack of.

“Here at the Student Finance Centre, we offer help to lots of students. We can support students in learning budgeting skills, plus we adminster the University Support Fund for students who need additional support,” says Louise.

For most, the Government given maintenance loan does not cover a years rent cost for a house in Portsmouth. It is left to the student to make up the short fall, either through working a job or with help from parents.

Louise prides herself on having an effective scheme that she advises students on whom struggle to budget.

“Make a plan for the term. Know how much you have coming in and what has to be paid by when. Then only spend what is left over. Prioritise your needs, so rent and food, over wants.

We completely understand the pressure to live a certain lifetsyle that some students experience, but it is important to try and live within your means too. If you can’t afford a specific night out, don’t be embarrassed to suggest a cheaper option, you might find that your friends were all thinking the same thing but didn’t want to say either.”

There are many things to do in Portsmouth that can save you a pretty penny but will still allow for a great time. Living near the beach is the primary bonus; not only is it beautifully calming and relaxed, it is also free. Visiting the beach can be a perfect evening that need not cost the world- 2p machines are

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With student finance causing ongoing problems for the entire student population, Madeline Goodwin talks to the Student Finance Officer at the University of Portsmouth, who sheds light on her top tips for budgetimg.

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great fun and for two hours of play, you may only spend 20p.

Gunwharf Quays may be a shopping centre, but its architecture and sea front view makes for a lovely ‘mooch’, window shopping can be as just an enjoyable experience as actually shopping, without having to part with any money.

There are often events happening at Gunwharf Quays that students can wander around and take part in, such as the yearly Christmas Light Switch On/Bonfire Night.

Similarly, the renowned Victorian Festival of Christmas at Gunwharf is a pleasant, wintery market guaranteed to save you money. With plenty of market stalls and trinkets to look at, your money can stay firmly in your pocket if desired.

Louise also shed a light on what she believes is the most important aspect of a student life in regards to spending.

“Accommodation is by far the biggest cost for most students, and some places that are really heavily marketed are very expensive. If you’re realistic about what you can afford before you sign up, life will be a lot easier for you for the rest of the year.”

This is important. Do not strive for that which you will struggle to pay for. Where some University Halls may not be as aesthetically pleasing as others, they will be a fraction of the cost- a cost that can be spent elsewhere; on nights out, for example.

When asked if Louise saw many students at the Student Finance Centre who struggled with their budgeting and needed some help or advice, she had this to say: “For a lot of students, this is the first time they’ve had to manage their own money and we understand that this can be a skill that takes some learning. Anyone who is struggling should come and see us for a chat about how we can help. We won’t judge anyone, we were all there too when we were students!” With their final

From left to right: Louise Meredith, the Nuffield Centre, student gaining financial advice.

term at University looming, we have spoken to some third year students for their advice on how best to budget, and to find out whether they are still managing to keep afloat of their overdrafts: Eleni Harvey, 20, said: “I currently work two jobs in Portsmouth to help my financial situation. The money that I earn at work goes towards savings for the plans I have to travel after uni, as well as helping to fund my social life whilst I am at uni.

“This includes my weekly food shop, the occasional meal out and any nights out clubbing.

“I think it is useful for students to work as not only does it help to keep their heads above water financially, it is also great experience for your CV and improves many transferable skills needed for most future careers.

“Working in a pub has helped my confidence and communication skills, and I can now afford the occasional night out too! Thanks to all of the printed finance information leaflets from first year Fresher’s Fayre that have stayed with me throughout my three years, they have been a lifesaver.”

Emma Costelloe, 20, works a French tutoring job from her bedroom.

“My job is a really good way of earning money. The pay is really good and the job is not very demanding.

“If you are going to get a job at uni, I suggest one that will not take up much of your time, as your uni work is far more important.

“Prioritise your needs, so rent and food, over wants.”

“It is good to have a job though, I like to be able to fund the things in my life that I want, as well as my needs. Things like my gym membership which is very important to me.”

Lauren Adams, 20, does not have a job at University.

“I would struggle to find the time to fit in working a job

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around getting all of my uni work done, especially in third year when the demand is much higher.

“I rely on help from my parents whilst I am at uni and for this I am very grateful. I then am able to work full time back at home during the holidays, which also allows me to earn enough money to support me for the majority of each term.

“I just have to budget my social life. Food and rent comes first, and after three years of partying, the novelty is wearing off a bit. When I do go out though, I always make sure that I have enough money for a good night, without having to worry when I check my bank account the following morning.”

With Christmas fast approaching, the need for a full bank account is even more vital. The winter expense can be distressing for students who are struggling financially, so make sure to keep on top of your budgeting, work hard, and play harder!

“It is good to have a job...

I like to be able to fund my wants.”

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or a glimpse of how student housing has changed the local landscape, walk into Portsmouth from the top of Commercial Road. First, the route passes rectangular 60s council housing, then along pound-shops and takeaways; it’s pretty depressing. But, continue to the train station, you’ll see student accommodation rising up—it’s of a different class: shiny, high-rise, purposebuilt towers jut out, clad in gaudy colours, with more rising from the ground. On a weekday morning during the summer holidays, the side streets are eerily empty, so dominated is the area by students.

In Portsmouth, the city centre’s population more than doubled between 2001 and 2011, and three-quarters of the growth was down to students, reflecting the rapid growth of higher education in recent decades. In 1994 there were 1.5m students in Britain. By 2015 there were 2.2m. The university has helped to transform the city, gutted by the collapse of the Navy and boat building. For September 2018 entry, the university will guarantee a room in halls to all new, fulltime undergraduate and postgraduate students who “make us their firm choice and meet accommodation deadlines”.

But not everyone is thrilled about the new neighbours. Most students live either in halls of residence or squeezed into sometimes dilapidated accommodation near the university, in areas like Southsea.

As they cram into houses, services come under pressure. Parking spaces disappear, and conflict emerges between students and locals.

“It’s a necessary evil; the buildings may not look beautiful, but there’s a growing demand for student housing in Portsmouth - and the city needs the money brought in by the youngsters,” says James Thompson, Student Union President.

Problems are severe in Portsmouth-an island city that is officially the most densely populated region in England and Wales outside of London. Official figures show there are 5,082 people per square kilometre in the city, which means 51 people share a space the size of a rugby pitch. Students account for an eighth of this population; during term time, that’s some 23,000 of them. Some compare the issue to immigration: there are economic benefits but “communities can be transformed overnight”. Indeed, voters in Portsmouth are more likely to complain about students than migrants, says one

Housing

Eyesore?

student housing: the rise of the megablock

By James Swatton

Catherine House. Opened this September by the for-profit Student Housing Company. They only just got the cladding on in time for Fresher’s Week. Once an office, it now accommodates 1000 students. Choose from ‘Deluxe Penthouse’ to ‘standard studio’. Rent includes all bills, broadband, Wi-Fi, TV, laundry room, 24-hour security, common room with games tables, access to the Sky Lounge

resident. Even in areas that have benefited from an influx of scholars, like Southsea, a once run-down part of the city, locals remain sceptical. “We have a mix of customers,” explains a barkeeper at the

Portsmouth: officially the most densely populated region in England Ship Inn. “We don’t need more students.”

Yet the fastest growth has been in the number of students staying in private halls. According to CBRE, a property company, in 2007-08 fewer than 50,000 UK students lived in such accommodation. Now more than 130,000 do. They tend to be built with all the amenities students need, such as parking, thus reducing pressure on services.

Wardens can shut down noisy parties and the worst offenders can be chucked out thanks to strict contracts.

Because students don’t require much space and because their parents are

happy to pay high rents, student flats tend to be lucrative. Others complain about the dismal architectural style of new-build student accommodation; boxy structures with luminous cladding such as the notorious “fag butt” in Greetham Street, and the newly opened Catherine House, a refurbished office block - once home to 1000 bank workers. Times are changing, the student economy is growing, and Portsmouth’s architecture

Fag butt: Greetham Street, dubbed by locals unimpressed with the two-tone colour scheme. The cladding has also failed government combustibility tests— but there are sprinklers.

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With their infectious indie pop and colourful clothing, They are gaining in popularity ahead of their mini tour. Back in Portsmouth, Only Sun talks to Lauren Adams about red wine, vocal hooks and erm… wetting the bed?

’m sitting in an old vinatge pub, sipping on a mixed berrie cider as five energetic figures come to join me. With striped oversized shirts and party hats wonkily placed on their heads, they looked like the epitome of cool. Beaming smiles were strapped to their faces as they worked there way through the room filled with intoxicated individuals.

‘A selection of drinks were ordered including multiple different types of beer and a gin and tonic before Euan said “so, shall we get this party started?”

The band consists of Euan Bryden, Ed Miguens, Daz McManus, Taylor Lacey and Aabid Kanji all with dreams to make music that replicates them. A few of the band met at school and the rest we matched on tinder, according to Ed.

When I asked the question as to how they came up with the name they said “we were sitting around a table munching on some cheese and crackers when we settled on the fantastic name “Yung Brie” which to us was the best name in the world. After three weeks our parents finally intervened saying ‘You have to be taken seriously’. We then arrived at the name “Only Sun” like ‘the only sun in the sky’. Original aye?”

Their funniest moment as a group was the first time they went on the road, when they played a gig in Canterbury with the 6 of them sharing a room. “I woke up in the middle of the night thinking it was raining as I could hear water. I got up to look and it was Euan just weeing next to his bunk bed. The worst part is he saw me and didn’t stop…Oh we do have some strange times” said Daz.

“Filming the video was cold, no running water and there was mud everywhere! Oh, but we had wine, a lot of red wine, after half an hour none of the footage was usable…JOKE. It was the best experience, minus the eating of paint, and we love how the video has turned out. We are so happy with the comments we have received about it” said Aabid.

Despite their growing success now, the band did not always want to be singers.

“When Taylor joined the band he was actually in the process of doing his teacher training and then he realised we are a lot more fun.” Said Ed. “We ended up being up until 4 in the morning convincing Euan we were going to start a band. He was on the fence at first but came around.”

Is there anything you want your fans to know about you?

“We are releasing an EP on the 3rd March which we are really proud of. I mean, I’ve listened to it twice today (Ed). We also have a EP release show on the 3rd March in Block Bar, London. We have the Alternative Escape on the 18th May and hopefully loads of festivals. New stuff has also been written so we will be going back to the studio soon, so stay tuned!”

Their latest song, ‘Long distance’, came out last month with a video to go with it.

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FEAST BLACKBERRY SEASON A middle class meal for a working class night out

The proof is in the pudding

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ow many times have you got in from a night out with a culinary itch that your short supply of food can’t scratch? Today we’re going to be looking to slay that demon by whipping up an autumnal blackberry tartlet ready to satisfy your drunken self.

By now you’re probably thinking, ‘Sean, I can barely use an oven and stomach a Tesco meal deal, how do you expect this to sit while I’m bladdered?’

Trust me guys, if I was planning on being deliberately difficult, I wouldn’t be writing for students. As the Spanish say, ‘tranquilo’, this will all come to you.

Apparently it’s the blackberry season, so what better time to reaquainte yourself with a fruit which is more famous for being a texting app? Admittedly, they’re hardly an orthodox food for the early hours, but I say what is university for if not for trying new things? See the sights, live a little, try some relatively exotic food.

Whilst they’re perfectly delicious on their own, today we’re going to be looking at tartlets, if for anything to give your stomach a bit more lining after a rough few hours.

At worst, you get a pudding that one of your housemates can finish off instead. At best, you’ve discovered a gem of a treat when you stumble through the door - just be sure to credit us when you go and tell all of your mates about it, eh?

Ingredients

BLACKBERRY TARTLET

Tart crust (9 inch) 5 cups fresh blackberries (not frozen) 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon butter, cold, chopped thinly 1 or 2 tablespoons white sugar

Preheat oven to 200C. Prebake the 9 inch or 9.5 inch tart crust at 400 Fahrenheit for 20 or 30 minutes according to detailed instructions here. Let the tart shell cool slightly.

In a bowl, toss 4 cups of blackberries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Spoon this mixture into the cooled tart shell. Top with the remaining 1 cup of blackberries. Sprinkle 1 or 2 tablespoons white sugar over the berries, and then sprinkle thinly chopped cold butter on top, too.

Place the tart on a rimmed baking sheet (to catch any juices) and bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 F until filling starts to bubble. If crust starts to brown too much, place a piece of aluminum foil over the tart.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream!

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KATIE & CUISINE Katie North has some legitimate issues with Japanese noodle chain, Wagamamas.

“I am knocked backwards by the aroma of over-seasoned chicken stock.”

A popular trend in the UK is to mimic other culture’s foods but with a less impressive outcome. Countless food chains generate cheaper imitations of dishes that have taken centuries to perfect beyond the UK borders.

Significant spice blends are neglected and replaced by instantaneous and uninvolved parodies.

As I step into the establishment, I am knocked backwards from the aroma of over seasoned chicken stock. The atmosphere is cramped, maybe ideally cosy for the typical ‘no personal space’ type of customer. I observe the options of seating, praying they don’t lumber me at a bench in the centre of the restaurantwhere a disorientated waiter could pour katsu curry down me.

Fortunately, they sat me in a booth, which was unfortunately placed up against a mirrorso I can stare back at my reflection as I eatmarvellous.

An enthusiastic waitress places a sticky menu on my table, she explains that my chosen main and sides will stubbornly show up whenever they fancied. The seemingly unstructured schedule of my meal already has me exhaustedall before I’ve even chosen my food.

A glimpse at the spectrum of sides reveals that my choice won’t be an elementary and straightforward one. There’s a significant volume of contrasting gyozas. Steamed or fried? A gruelling choice. I establish that I fancy steamed pulled pork kind- I combine this with the timeless chilli squid.

The ramen looks appealing on the fingerprint marked menu, yet my dining neighbour’s newly delivered seafood ramen looks less so. A curry

is on the cards. My eyes glaze over the options.

Katsu? Generic. Firecracker? Hazardous. I settle for a predominantly coconut milk based Chicken Raisukaree.

The temptation to order a fresh juice is presentbut I thought it would not be wise to pair a curry with spinach, apple and ginger juice. A refreshing peach iced tea is my chosen thirst quencher.

My main arrives first to my frustration- but to their credit, it looks glorious. Mangetout, peppers and chicken bathe in a thick coconut curry sauce, a neat mould of rice settles atop the whole assemble.

WAGAMAMAS Chilli squid is a new The Chicken Raisukaree is a main that has addiction of mine after this forever imprinted itself upon my taste buds and dining experience, nothing brain- an effortless yet charming mild curry. As I measures up to deep fried am indulging further into the Raisukaree, my sides squid coated in sticky sweet make an appearance. chilli sauce- a firm classic.

The pulled pork gyozas are delicately soft and packed full of flavourful meat. The accompanying dip of chilli soy sauce isn’t offensive either, it perfectly compliments the dumplings, delivering a well-rounded side. Chill squid is a new addiction of mine after this dining experience, nothing measures up to deep fried squid coated in sticky sweet chilli 1 Chilli Squid £5.95 sauce- a firm classic.

1 Pulled Pork Gyoza £5.95 I remained in Wagamama’s for about 2 hours, 1 Chicken Raisukaree £10.95 all my plates were gleamingly empty and I had throughout relished in the whole experience. The atmosphere was irritatingly loud at moments and the dreaded benches gave me flashbacks of school canteen days.

The resturant remained full even after I had left, countless dishes and customers were joyfully served and the atmosphere is consistently upbeat and welcoming.

The most impressive chain restaurant to have come out of the woodwork in years- Wagamama’s offers a wide selection of exotic, decadent dishes at honest prices. I keep the photos of the food on my phone as to remind me where I should go when I need any food cravings satisfied.

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A Cheap STUDENT

The secrets on how to get more booze for your buck

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he student is a simple creature with very few necessities in life. Among the small number of things they hold sacred are Co-op meal deals, Jeremy Kyle re-runs and, of course, alcohol.

(Oh, and their studies obviously.)

A sandwich, drink and snack for £3.50 is an absolute steal, and most student digs come with a TV included these days, so watching Jezza shout at chlamydia-infested chavs isn’t a problem either.

However, alcohol is expensive.

You’d have thought that the government would make sure to supply students with a substantial enough loan to buy a lifetime supply of Captain Morgan, but sadly once you take out tuition fees and accommodation costs, the measly thousands that the Tories hand out is barely enough to fund a litre bottle of Tesco own brand rum. This is the sad reality of Brexit Britain, people. This is what you voted for.

Having a low drinking budget is extremely problematic because a vital part of student life is spending

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weekends getting apocalyptically drunk. Portsmouth is home to over 20,000 uni students and not one of them will deny that their aim is to end every Saturday night lying face down on a pavement somewhere near Astoria covered in their own vomit and various other bodily fluids, some of which may or may not be their own. It’s the dream that everyone aspires to achieve.

There’s no worse feeling than having to attend a 9am lecture without a hangover, so here are some top tips on how to get more booze for your buck on a night out.

Your preparation must begin on the day of your planned night out. Nobody knows whether eating loads of bread to soak up the alcohol is scientifically proven to make you less of a drunken mess later on in the night, but it’s the accepted rule and should always be obeyed.

Another benefit is that you’ll skip the drunken munchies and won’t have to buy food later. Nobody wants to suffer the embarrassment of being 25 quid down because they’ve bought seven kebabs and a Chinese on the way home.

Another important tactic is to make the most of pres. And why wouldn’t you? In some cases, it can be the best part of the night! You actually get to socialise with your friends before it gets to that stage where you’ve lost half of them and end up frantically trying to find them, messaging them on every form of social media possible.

What’s more, you can choose what music to listen to so there’s no chance of having to endure the ‘Will Grigg’s on Fire’ chant again (attention all club DJs that one’s getting pretty old now). Most importantly, it’s cheap.

My third and final piece of advice for you is to set yourself a budget for the evening, and if you have a friend responsible enough, get them to stop you from going over it. It’s very easy to spend more than you were planning on, so employing the services of a colleague to slide tackle you if they spot you stumbling over to a cash machine is wise. If you’re determined enough, you’ll find enough special offers and persuade your mates into buying enough rounds to stay within budget.

Stick to these golden rules and you’ll find yourself more than able to have a decent night out on the cheap. And if you fail in your mission, the next thing you need to learn is how to persuade your parents to send more cash.

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