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Renovated Chapman Building Reopens
Chloe Nebard gives gives her tips for making a great first impression on page 4 Recipe of the week
Find Amy’s tasty recipe for rice pudding on page 6 Album review
Cassandra Ward News editor
A year ago, the Chapman Building closed its doors as the University of Salford embarked on a £4.6m overhaul of the 1960s arts building. In recent months there has been some uncertainty regarding the official reopening date, which has led to difficulties with scheduling classes in the building. However after a 12-month-long wait, Chapman has been transformed into a modern, hi-tech environment for teaching and learning. The newly refurbished Chapman Building now incorporates six lecture theatres, a new restaurant, and additional learning and social spaces; all equipped with the
latest technology and large screen displays. A major feature of the new building, which includes many open and flexible learning and social spaces, is smaller lecture spaces. Reduced class sizes can have a hugely positive effect on both learning and teaching. The Chapman Building will be primarily used by students of the College of Arts and Social Sciences, but Wates Construction, who carried out the refurbishment work, said: “It is hoped that the development will boost the local economy and become part of the wider community.” This refurbishment marks the first phase of a £38m wider Campus Plan. Dr Adrian Graves, Deputy Vice Chancellor said: “The plan will transform the University
into a state of the art teaching, learning and collaborative environment for employees, students and local people”. The Campus Plan involves the creation of attractive public spaces, a new arts building and self-contained student accommodation overlooking Peel Park. Vice Chancellor, Professor Martin Hall said of the plan: “This is an important cultural centre for Salford and will provide our students with a space to allow them to fully develop their skills.” Dr Graves has invited all students and staff to try out the new facilities at the Chapman Building. Tom Doyle, Students’ Union Vice President Science and Technology, said: “While it may have been slightly later than planned,
Chapman is a massive improvement on the building it was before. I was given a tour around it last week and it’s almost unrecognizable from how I remember it. In one lecture theatre we watched a few minutes of a film and were given a briefing about the technology within the room; I’m hoping some of these innovations will help enhance the teaching across the University over the coming years, though perhaps Happy Feet won’t be the best film for improving academic performance on most courses!” Have you used the new Chapman Building? What did you think? Is it money well spent? Share your thoughts on our Facebook page: just search ‘Salfordian’.
S a l l y Lei bovici checks out Salford’s very own Palomino on page 28
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Editorial Amanda Mace Editor
Hullo everyone! I hope the first semester is going well for all of you so far. It’s crazy to think that it’s the middle of October already, it seems like August was only yesterday. Not that there’s actually any noticable difference in the weather. Remember, The Salfordian is looking for contributors all year round, so if you fancy seeing your name in the newspaper as a writer, photographer, or graphic designer, let me know at editor-ussu@salford. ac.uk. There’s plenty going on at Salford this week. The Students’ Union African-Caribbean society have organised several events for Black History Month: find out more on page 30. The ‘Better University’ forum at 5pm on 16 October is a great chance to have your say about Salford. Have a great week!
Contents Pages 1-3 News Pages 4, 5 and 6 Features Page 27 Comment Page 28 Arts Page 29 Careers Page 30 Your Union Page 31 Activities Page 32 Sports
NUS Conference 2013: all you need to know
Amanda Mace Editor
Like Students’ Unions at universities all over the country, a major aim of the National Union of Students (NUS) is to support the interests of students. In providing a voice for students, NUS is clear in its duty to stand up for their rights. On 21 November, NUS will hold a national demonstration. ‘demo#2012: Educate, Employ, Empower’ will involve a peaceful march through London, and will give students the chance to express major concerns about the rise in fees
and widespread disappointment following decisions made by the coalition government. Every year, NUS holds a conference to tackle important student issues and determine policies for the following year. The event allow a group of student leaders from every NUSaffiliated university to meet and compare ideas. At each conference, the University of Salford Students’ Union sends six elected students to represent Salford students. Of the Salford group, two will be the Students’ Union President, Christina Kennedy, and the President-Elect, which leaves four
Housing Unit and Business School tackle empty properties Cassandra Ward News editor
With 100,000 people on Greater Manchester’s social housing lists, the University of Salford’s Housing and Urban Studies Unit (SHUSU) have joined forces with Salford Business School to locate the owners of the ever-increasing number of vacant properties. It is estimated that over 25,000 properties are vacant in the wider Manchester areas of Salford, Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Bolton, Oldham, Bury, Wigan and Rochdale. The SHUSU said: “The reasons for being the owner of an empty home are extremely diverse and difficult to address. Homeowners can be located almost anywhere, be of any ethnic or age profile and may be unwilling or unable to do anything with the house due to finance, emotional attachment or family breakdown. They may also be dead, intestate or occasionally unaware that they actually are a property owner.” Salford Business School
believe that the IT revolution could have ‘untapped potential’ and are looking to work in partnership with the SHUSU to utilise social media and other IT resources to initially locate the owners of 930 properties. But the project will not stop there as the collaborative research and consultation team will also seek to provide guidance to owners, located through the scheme, to assist them with returning the properties to habitable condition and/or selling or re-letting them. They will also look to work with social housing providers to provide management or transfer opportunities and utilise the properties to tackle the increasing housing waiting lists. In August this year the Manchester Evening News
published figures that showed almost a 10 per cent rise in homeless cases across the region with a 12 per cent increase in Salford alone. Dr. Lisa Scullion, who will work as researcher on the project for the Housing and Urban Studies Unit, says:
“This is not only a widespread problem, but a difficult one to solve But by adopting some new ways of thinking – such as the use of social media - we’re hopeful that a method can be developed that will allow us to increase the number of homes being used as they were
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intended to be, when they were built.” The Knowledge Transfer Partnership encourages academics to share new thinking with public bodies and businesses and is funding the project.
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remaining positions. Every year, Salford’s NUS Conference Delegates will be chosen by the student body. As a University of Salford student, the annual conference is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to your university experience. The next NUS conference is held during April next year in Sheffield. Nominations will be open for the Salford delegates between 29 October and 1 November. You will then have your chance to vote for the students you believe should represent the Salford student body between 13 and 16 November.
24/7 opening returns to Clifford Whitworth library From October, Clifford Whitworth library will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. Outside Enquiry Desk hours the library will be self-service. This will include: •Self-Service issue and return •Self-Service collection of reservations •Self-Service laptop loans There will be access to: •The book stock, journals and government publications •The PC suites, including printing, copying and scanning •Electronic resources •The Short Loan collection Refreshments are available from the vending machines in the Learning Cafe. You will need your University of Salford ID card to get into the library. For further details about all library opening times visit: www. salford.ac.uk/library/hours
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Salford business school awarded prestigious accreditation
Better Union: what you had to say about the Students’ Union Cassandra Ward News editor
Emily Burgin Salford Business School has been awarded a prestigious accreditation for its MSc in International Business. The European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) awarded the school with The Educational Planning and Assessment System accreditation. EFMD is one of the leading international accreditation bodies. The foundation evaluates any business or management programme that has an international perspective and where there is a high standard, they accredit it. This means that Salford Business School has become
the 6th British Business School with the award. Professor Amanda J. Broderick, Dean of Salford Business School is proud of the school’s achievement, “Recognition of the quality standards, internationalisation, corporate connections and sustainability of this programme is particularly timely as it corroborates the recent innovation to our newto-2012/13 ‘lifestyle learning’ postgraduate portfolio. The process considers aspects such as the curriculum content and delivery system. Also the programme objectives and intended learning outcomes and the quality of the alumni and their career progression.
The end report can also give strategic advice as to how the programme may be improved so the scheme can compete more. Prof. Eric Cornuel, Director General and CEO of EFMD gave his congratulations to the new schools, “We recognise programmes for successful internationalisation and are most demanding with our standards in the areas of academic rigour, corporate relevance and quality assurance.” The Salford Business School is aiming to become a first-choice international provider of nextgeneration business and this award is great evidence of its progress towards that goal.
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Last Tuesday saw the first ‘Better Union Forum’ for the new term. Tom Doyle, Vice President Science and Technology chaired the meeting which was well-attended and including many of the sports chair people and reps. Amongst the topics discussed was the national demonstration, planned for 21 November 12. The demo will take place in London and coaches are being run from the university with a reservation fee of £10 per student; although £5 will be returned on the day of the demonstration. The march is to take place to highlight a lot of student issues, specifically the hike in university fees and reductions in state-backed funding. Although there was unanimous support for the demonstration, there was also a general consensus that sports events scheduled for that Wednesday should continue as normal. Alex Davidson, of the university’s rugby league team and player for Salford Reds, said: “We support the demonstration but if we miss out on a match, that could be the difference of whether we win the league or not.” This was mirrored by Muftau Akintoye, Chairperson of the Salford University Basketball Team. Joe Woods, Chairman of SUST (Salford University Snowsports Team) felt that they
would be able to rearrange visits but the majority verdict was that sports teams will not take place in demonstrations if they have matches or training. The majority of the forum focussed on the review of Welcome week; the format of which had changed this year, primarily due to reduced funding. This included the activities fair, which did not feature the marquee style event and was instead held indoors. Most agreed that Welcome week was a success and that the activities fair achieved a good turnout, although there was some suggestion that the absence of the trade fair had consequentially lead to a reduction in attendees. The sports teams voiced their opinions on the membership procedure for new members, and felt that the online process had perhaps deterred new
members from coming on board. A review of new ways to complete the membership process will be carried out on a group-by-group basis to try and encourage new members to sign up in future. This could include the use of PC’s or going back to the ‘old school’ method of clipboard membership forms alongside an on-site finance officer / fees collector. One of the main successes from Welcome was the £25 writstbands; allowing access to all of the Student Union welcome events and activities around Manchester. Staff from Bar Yours reported that the wristbands were sold out every day and were extremely successful. It was suggested that something similar be undertaken to utilise Bar Yours, to try and increase profits that will provide extra funding for a potential revamp of the space. Although on some nights, particularly themed nights there is a high attendance at the bar, it was widely felt that more could be done to advertise Bar Yours and increase week-night foot flow. Tom Doyle reported that a 2000-bed accommodation facility is planned for the car park area behind Bar Yours and as such foot flow should increase naturally anyway in due course. For more information on the National NUS demonstration, please go to www.salfordstudents.com
Salford Students’ Union wins of the month
As part of his disseration, University of Salford MSc Audio Production student Steve Groves-Kirkby is currently conducting a research project. The investigation looks at the effect environmental sounds have upon nature and how natural sounds can be used to minimise the impact created by manmade noise such as vehicles and machinery. In the modern world, the sound of traffic is often hard to escape. It can be especially problematic in areas of
recreation such as gardens and parks in both rural and urban environments. Investigating natural methods to minimise the impact of these undesirable sounds is a relatively untouched but fascinating field, which with the ever-increasing number of cars on the road is set to become increasingly important. An online listening test has been constructed which focuses upon the sound of wind blowing through trees and how this can potentially
minimise the effect of traffic noise. Participants are invited to take part in this short test that should take no more than ten minutes to complete. To be a part of the investigation, please visit the following web address: http:// treesandtraffic.limeask.com For further information regarding the research please contact Steve Groves-Kirkby via email: s.d.groves-kirkby@edu. salford.ac.uk
Here’s what your Students’ Union is most proud of this month: Holding exciting, well attended events at Welcome 2012 •We ran over 70 events and activities as part of Welcome •This included an entire week of club nights and parties •4100 of you attended our Trade Fair •2600 students visited our two day Activities Fair •5000 of you picked up a Students’ Union wall planner or magazine Providing new job opportunities for you •Ten Salford students are now employed as the Union’s First Impressions Team, interacting with
hundreds of students each day •Ten more from our new Student Activities Team, supporting the staff in this department Helping you to make the most of your spare time •You could choose from 70 student led activity and sports groups to join at our Activities Fair •330 of you joined an activity group in week one •310 students became a member of a sports group in week one •We gave 174 student volunteers training on how to run their groups effectively, representing 42 of the student led groups •During the first week of the programme 250 students participated in Give Sport A Go, trying eleven different sports for free
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10 ways to… meet your deadline Lowri Williams Features Editor
1. Care about your work- it will make your deadline seem a lot easier if you care about what you are doing and when you need it done by. If you want good marks, if you want to achieve the best possible degree, you need to care. 2. Break it down – break your work down into manageable chunks. This will take a lot of pressure off you if you can break your work down and work through it bit by bit. 3. Keep a list- this is the best way to stay organized. Make a list of all the things you need to do, and when for. As you go on, tick off the things you have completed on your list – which will be ever so satisfying when you start to see you hardly have anything left to do. 4. Evaluate your timescale- Keep in mind how long you have left, how much you have to do in what time. Be realistic with your timescale. 5. Don’t panic- Panicking is the worst thing to do when you have work to do, your panic will be evident in your work so don’t rush and don’t freak about your deadline. 6. Don’t leave it last minuteeveryone has done this. Everyone has left work till the night before, and pulled an all-nighter consisting of unlimited amount
Here’s our features editor’s tips for remaining calm in the weeks leading up to your first deadline of the year
of cans of redbull. This is by far the worst thing you could do – you might be pleased with yourself the next day once you’ve realized you have done it all in a night but trust me your tiredness and exhaustion will be evident in your work that you hand in. Plus you’ll feel and look horrendous the next day when you have to trek into Uni to hand it in. Your work needs your full attention if you want to achieve the best possible mark. 7. Organise yourself – use binders, folders, diaries etc to write down all that needs to be done. Organise each module, each assignment into different folders, as you don’t want to loose any important pieces of information that may help your work. 8. Prioritise – know when each assignment is due in for, which will take longer, which will take less time. Assess which assignment needs more work, longer hours etc. 9. See the results – the results of you taking your time with your work and putting your all into it will certainly tell. Once you have received a first the buzz will ensure you always put 110% into your work from then on. 10. Enjoy your work - After all, you have picked that degree yourself, and you are paying a hell of a lot of money for it. So, enjoy it and get as much out of it as you can.
How to make a good first impression Chloe Nebard I was once told that you have just two minutes to make a good impression when encountering someone for the first time. Most people will make a judgement on someone at the very first glance and make an evaluation on them; this is especially true in certain situations like meeting someone for a job interview or meeting a new teacher for the first time. People generally form an opinion on someone by their appearance, their body language and their mannerisms. Because of these factors it is important to always seem friendly and open this will help create a positive first impression. A few things that are essential to making a good first impression are: •Be on time! Turning up late to your first lesson with a new teacher or turning up late to a job interview will not impress the other person, especially if it’s an early morning appointment! Allow yourself a few extra minutes by turning up early, it will show the person that you are keen and reliable. •Be polite and friendly. Even if you are not generally the happiest person in the world, try and make a special effort when meeting someone new for the first time. It will immediately create a positive atmosphere and help to build some form of relationship. Smiling at someone you are just meeting for the first time will allow the judgement they make to be positive, try not to go overboard with this as you don’t want to seem insincere or in fact creepy. Try and be confident and at ease when
meeting someone new: if you seem nervous this will make the other person feel uncomfortable. •Dress well. This is especially in a job interview type situation. When meeting someone for the first time, they probably won’t know much about you, therefore your initial appearance is the only thing they have to go by, so dressing nicely and presenting yourself appropriately will help to make a good solid first impression. •Be open and confident. When trying to make a good impression your body language is important, by standing tall and smiling you will show the other person that you are confident. Making eye contact and greeting the person you are meeting with a firm handshake will project confidence and make not only you, but the other person to feel at ease. •Be courteous. Good manners, attentive and courteous behaviour will help to make a good first impression. One very important thing to remember is to turn off your mobile phone! The person you are meeting for the first time deserves your full attention, texting or having another conversation ten minutes into your first encounter with a person will give off nothing but a bad impression. •The most important thing to do, along side these other factors, is to be yourself. If you act like someone other than yourself on the first encounter, you will only confuse the other person when you meet for a second time. Be yourself and be positive!
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The freshers flu plague! Helen Frances Vaudrey Oh great. Just in time for the start of my course. After successfully side stepping sick people and surreptitiously opening windows every time my coughing and spluttering house mates came within a five meter radius of me in the first two weeks of university, it’s fair to say that I was nothing short of devastated when I woke up last week with the beginnings of the flu. As I stumbled into the kitchen in a kind of self-pitying daze to make myself a cup of tea, the terrible realisation hit me; mum was no longer here to look after me. My self-pity intensified with this notion and I suddenly found that I no longer had the energy to even boil the kettle. Instead, I flung myself into the nearest chair and deliriously jabbed my home number into my mobile phone. Even when you’re miles away from home, mothers always seem to be on hand to impart wisdom in these kinds of situations. My mother’s main advice to me was to completely cut out alcohol
and stock up on soft drinks. Sure mum. Telling a fresher to stop boozing is like telling a fish to consider breathing in air instead of water. In fact, giving a fish instructions in general is a rather pointless pursuit, and just like a fish, I took absolutely no heed of my instructions. Later that night I fell into bed in a drunken stupor and apparently slept through a twenty minute ear-blistering fire alarm; even my housemate’s tenacious attempts at banging down my bedroom door could not rouse me from my alcohol and flu induced coma. The monumental hangover the next day coupled with intensified flulike symptoms certainly made me regret my decision. Although alcohol can make you forget about your ailments for a short time, it actually weakens your immune systems response and is definitely not worth considering if you want to get healthy quicker and don’t wish to die engulfed in flames. Lemsip, hot water bottles and Strepsils are also essential when tackling start-of-term flu, and who can deny the added advantage of having a few packets
Going Dutch!
Our features writer is feeling more than a little sniffle coming on this week...
of Cup-a-Soup in the cupboard in times of need? They eliminate the dilemma of actually having to cook and clean up after yourself and serve as a great substitute for food when the mere mention of a Dominoes stuffed crust pizza is enough to make you reach for the sick bucket. If you’re wondering whether or not to go to lectures, then you have to be realistic about your symptoms. A runny nose and a tickling throat is hardly a good enough reason to skip class. However if you feel dreadful and spend most of your lesson time coughing all over your peers then it’s probably advisable that you stay tucked up in bed till you’re feeling better and are no longer a danger to the general public. Remember, if your illness seems to be getting worse or doesn’t seem to be going away then make sure you book an appointment at the University Medical Centre. Alternatively, you can duck out of any kind of responsibility like I did after my fourth day of feeling like death warmed up, and flee back into the doting arms of your mother.
Salford student Nathan Thomspon is studying in The Netherlands as part of the exchange programme. Every week, he shares his experiences living abroad. Nathan Thompson Well I know since last week you have probably been on tender-hooks wondering whether or not I got the job or if I failed. Am I still just another number on the Dutch unemployment statistics? Well I will relieve your curiosity, I got the job. That’s right, the guy who writes this rubbish is actually now being paid for it. Just not for the stuff that you are reading, that he still does for free, isn’t that kind of him? He has also taken up talking in the third person. With the new job, however, comes a host of responsibilities. I have new deadlines, I have new topics that I must write about, tangents about my thoughts of the cosmos will now no longer cut it. I must write the dreaded ‘news’ story. Scary thought, I know. My new role, however, comes with certain privileges that I have never had before. I have been given an actual key to the building. I was astonished. It was the first time I had been given the key to a place of work. Of course the first thought I had was thinking how much office supplies I could get away with stealing
but it was a very passing thought and I have decided that I will continue to buy and lose my own pens. I am not greedy. I now have to take part in editorial meetings. They are fun. There is beer, wine, ice cream, coated peanuts – although I have no idea what the coating is – and friendly banter. There is one problem with the banter though, it is all in Dutch, which is a shame really; it sounds like a good conversation. I do not resent this though, I know I have to learn the language and I’m not going to do that by listening to English all day, every day. I keep reminding myself that I am the visitor here; I’m the one that SHOULD have to speak Dutch. Other than this throughout the meeting I couldn’t help smiling. My opinion was asked, thankfully in English, about certain articles that were placed in the paper. I even managed to contribute some ideas of my own that were actually taken up with a certain degree of enthusiasm. At one point I even felt compelled to side with someone AGAINST my new boss. I know, typically should have been a career killer on the first day, but she listened to my points. I have already been given my first article to write. Needless to say this is something that may well be a turning point, not just for my time here but also for my future career. We just have to see how the future goes and if my journalistic skills are equal to the challenge.
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Inside The Times educational supplement Jonathan Blackburn
The Times Educational Supplement. Arguably, the definitive weekly go-to guide for the last 101 years on what’s what in the advanced world of academia. Judging by its cover, the magazine appears to only be for teachers. However, looking at its readership figures tells you
that this is simply not the case. The numbers are just too high to cover solely those in the teaching profession. So, in a world where the industry of print is but a shadow of its former self, how is it that the TES manages to not only retain popularity, credibility and respect, but also seems to be one of the rarer publications whose circulation is rising? I recently interviewed Michael Shaw, the Bristol-
Recipe of the week: rice pudding Amy Hughes Here is a classic to warm you up as the nights get colder. Feel free to add extra flavours to the pudding such as ginger, cinnamon or even jam on top. One portion of cooked rice Milk 1 egg 3 heaped teaspoons of sugar 1) Cook the rice, drain and return to the pan 2) Over a medium heat, pour over enough milk so it just covers the rice 3) Stirring occasionally, let the rice soak up some of the milk and heat up 4) In a cup, beat up the egg and then pour into the pan with the other ingredients 5) Mix in the egg completely, stir constantly so the egg does not scramble; It should form a thick cream like texture 6) Add the 3 (or more, its up to personal taste) heaped teaspoons of sugar and mix until incorporated 7) Serve and enjoy
born Deputy Editor of the TES about this, among other things. Whereas Michael’s name might not be one you know, it is definitely a name in the know. For instance, he definitely knows how to get the word out: ‘My most bizarre claim to fame is that I’m credited with inventing happy slapping’, he tells me, without batting an eyelid. ‘I wrote a story about happy slapping for the TES about six years ago, which was
the first article to use it and when we ran the article we knew a lot of people would start copying it in schools, so I did feel a weight of responsibility’. The sheer magnitude of this gives you an idea of the scope and reach of the TES’s influence over the modern world. When asked how the magazine achieved this, in regards to the current economic climate and the ever growing competition of an eMag, Michael explains his view: ‘There is certainly a longer future for print than many people predict, because the death of print has been predicted for decades and decades. They thought it would go when radio first came in. We predicted that jobs would switch between print and online much faster than they actually have. We’re still having to print huge job sections in the back, because schools prefer then in the print format. There are still publications like The Telegraph and us at the TES, who are making a large profit in print. That said, the section of the TES which I edit has recently become available on Ipad. The fact that the The Readers’ Digest now has more digital readers paying than
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Jonathan Blackburn speaks to Michael Shaw, the deputy editor of the TES it does in print, shows there is actually a real future in it’. When asked for his opinion of phone hacking and the Leveson Inquiry, he tells me: ‘It will be very fascinating to see how that goes. The joy of first being on a local paper and then on a national publication like the TES is that we’ve never had to step over the line. I’ve never had a news editor that’s said ‘go and get this kind of information’. I’ve known a lot of reporters at The News Of The World that are very honourable. Plenty of reporters that would never be involved in those kind of activities’. Would he ever phone hack? ‘Me? No. No. I’ve known another journalist who had their phone hacked, so I know it the other way around. There are times where to obtain information, you occasionally have to not be entirely open about being a journalist. I’ve done that over the years, pretending to be a trainee teacher and running up to get that information. Most of the time, you really don’t need to do that’. And his strangest story? ‘The strangest story I’ve done is to spend a day at a school,
run by Scientologists, who have been terribly protective and terribly secretive and, in the end, I just rang them up and said “I’m from the TES. You’ve had a good inspection report – can I come and visit?” and that direct approach worked’. Looking at the current generation and our obsession with the latest ‘must-have’ gadget, how does Michael feel this can affect the classroom? ‘I get asked about technology in that light. Is it worrying that young people today have mobile phones in the classroom and won’t it create greater problems? The answer is, there are always different ways of using technology. People can write obscene notes on paper and hand them to each other. It does change what happens, as what happens in a classroom is now globally broadcast, so certain things do change. It’s like all technology. It’s the same question about whether you put blocks on internet services in schools. The best technologists I’ve spoke to say it’s better not to and we should train young people to be aware of the risks, rather than create a false gate around it’.
Every week, The Salfordian’s features editor shares her fashion tips
Lowri Williams Features editor Once upon a time women in trousers would have been classed as absolutely obscene. Skirts, girdles and corsets were the items of clothing women would wear, and were the only items of clothing they could wear. Anything other than this, hadn’t even been thought of let alone designed. Yet here we are, fall’s collection on the runway and the trousers are dominating. From skin tight leather and cigarette pants to slouchy tomboy joggers, trousers are dominating the catwalk, and high-street this season. Proenza Schouler and Celine presented wide legged designs, which appeared elegant with a touch of tomboy. Isabel Marant demonstrated low slung skinnies – a classic and timeless item. Tailored pants with fitted waistbands are huge this season. Fabrics such as wool, silk satin and crepe are amongst the most popular with the trouser hype. Ralph Lauren presented masculine strides, Givency demonstrated luxuroious leather and Osca de la renta showed printed and ethnic. Wearing trousers is not just for the office anymore. Times have well and truly moved on. They are statement pieces that can dominate an outfit. Contrasting feminine and masculine items with your trousers. Wear sweatpants paired with
a blazer for a contemporary and smart with an edge of athleticism and sophisticated ease. Pair your outfit with wedge trousers, vans or
heels depending on the occasion. When browsing the internet for clothes I find myself going straight to the ‘trouser’ section, something
last year I would have gone to last, if at all.
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Clueless Clegg and the Tuition Fee Tirade
Dale Lodhi
To the dismay of current first year students, and further prospective students, the Tory-led coalition government has successfully instigated the rise in tuition fees to £9,000 per year at the top universities across the country, and to a figure close to that at every other university. It appears to me, that this is a very underhand, yet effective, method of discouraging young people from going to university. The reason the government want to do that is because they see it as an opportunity to try to get more young people into full-time work instead, which means they will be paying tax. This will obviously benefit the British economy in the short-term (while the current government are still in power) as fewer student loans are being given out (which they see as a drain on public funds) and more tax is coming in; which will help to reduce the deficit and, they hope, have a favourable affect on public opinion of the Tories. However, a potentially serious flaw in this drastic rise of fees is that it could result in students and other young people feeling that they have been provoked by a government they
thought could be trusted, which may then result in further and stronger protests than those already staged, perhaps even leading to riots. As we all know too well, the aforementioned rise in fees is entirely contrary to what Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg promised in his speeches, manifestos, and visits to educational establishments to chat with students. This has caused feelings of anger, distrust and disappointment towards the coalition government; which is mostly aimed in the direction of the the Liberal Democrats. Mr Clegg’s plans to scrap the student fees were backed up by his statements such as: “when I was at university there were no fees and there shouldn’t be any now”, but I think that, as the majority of courses have become more expensive to run and provide the equipment for in this more technologically advanced modern era, the only reasonable and fair course of action that can be taken to regain the trust (and possibly the votes) of students is to reduce the fee back to £3,500 per academic year (or at least something close to that figure) soon – though David Cameron wouldn’t allow that, of course. Furthermore, in recent news, despite his recent efforts to regain some confidence from
anybody foolish enough to offer it to him, the deputy Prime Minister looks set disappoint what little is left of his voter base again by announcing that he will do what he can to ensure that the wealthy will pay a fair percentage of tax in comparison to working class individuals; but with his track record of broken promises, and as long as Mr Cameron is his superior, the likely outcome is that this will be just another futile gesture by the Lib Dem leader and his now pathetic, ‘strawgrasping’ approach. He should have realised long ago that his policies were being largely ignored since he sold out his voters, along with most of his party, by joining forces with the Tories, and done something worthwhile to try to salvage some credibility when he still had the chance – perhaps he could have tried growing himself a spine. Now is the time for Labour leader, Ed Miliband, to take full advantage of the many faults of the current government by ensuring that he doesn’t make similar empty promises and forms an achievable and desirable plan of action for the country going forward – including giving back the futures of many youngsters who’ve had it mercilessly stolen from them at the hands of the current regime.
The metrosexual man Sam Higham
What is Metrosexuality? The term ‘metrosexual’ was originally coined by journalist Mark Simpson who stated: “The typical metrosexual is a young man with money to spend, living in or within easy reach of a metropolis – because that’s where all the best shops, clubs, gyms and hairdressers are. He might be officially gay, straight or bisexual, but this is utterly immaterial because he has clearly taken himself as his own love object and pleasure as his sexual preference”. I have been told on several occasions that I myself fall into this category. I certainly wouldn’t say my life solely revolves around maintaining my appearance, however I do invest a substantial amount of money, time and effort into it; some might class this as vanity, but I don’t believe that it is. Today’s culture revolves around the way we look, and more people than ever are concerned by the perception that others have of them based on their appearance. We can’t walk down a high street any more without encountering a boutique or hair and beauty salon, but for a man to be inclined towards following these regimes is still uncommon,
even today. There remains some controversy associated with a straight man ‘pampering’ himself in the ways a woman does, and constantly looking out for that T-shirt or pair of jeans that will make him stand out from the crowd. These activities are generally frowned upon by my peers who subsequently label me as ‘gay’ when I indulge in them, to which I reply: “I’d prefer to spend my money on something that will enhance my appearance, rather than on illegal substances and an XBox game!”. Why it’s acceptable for women to spend huge amounts on the things mentioned above, and it isn’t for men, I don’t fully understand or agree with. Thankfully though, in recent years, metrosexualism has become more popular and acceptable thanks in part to the likes of David Beckham, recently seen driving a speed boat up the Thames to the Olympic stadium with his neat but not overly shaped eyebrows, and even the ‘Geordie Shore’ boys, with their manicured physiques and bronzed skin. More owners of traditionally female-focussed beauty products are no doubt picking up on this and have begun targeting men as serious consumers. The main point I’m trying to make is that there are thousands of men out there who have always wanted to have a ‘treatment’ of some description done (be it a manicure, pedicure, facial or spray tan), but are far too uncomfortable, embarrassed or confident in their sexuality to do so. But if you take small steps and slowly become more metrosexually open – even if you’ve always just fancied a go
on a sun bed but are too worried to be spotted walking in or out – before you know it you’ll have your own spray tan booth in your bedroom! Men of the world: there is no reason to hold back any more! So what if you’re in your 30s and want to dye your hair or shave your pubes
but have never had the balls (no pun intended) to do it? Now is the time to start! If I had 1p for every time someone has asked me whether I’m wearing make up I’d have enough to buy a new concealer! And I’m happier and more confident because of it. Not to mention the extra
opportunities you’ll have to meet that special someone that comes with going to get your eyebrows waxed or hair dyed – women love all that stuff on a man, trust me. I believe we should all look after ourselves no matter what our marital status, ethnic origin
or sexual preference. After all, we come into this world alone and leave it the same way, so we should use whatever tools we can to make the most of our lives and achieve our aesthetic potential!
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28 : Arts
Not such a Dreddful remake
Marcus Miller – ‘Renaissance’
Jayna Patel
Greg Harper
Movie remakes are often controversial. Some claim Hollywood has been churning out countless reboots of classics over the last decade across all genres: from Tim Burton’s 2005 adaption of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Len Wiseman’s more recent scifi action, Total Recall. Often viewed as a sign of Hollywood being a dried up wasteland lacking in creativity and ideas, remakes are frequently regarded as failing to capture the magic of the original and being a desperate way to make some cash whilst frantically scrambling for more innovative plots. For illustrative examples, you only need to look to the likes of 2005’s Herbie: Fully Loaded (yep the one just before Lindsey Lohan went off the rails) and 1998’s Psycho, which failed to live up to its 1960 genre-defining original. Fortunately, some films escape the rotten remake cliché and actually breathe new life into the original, reenergising and reinventing the story and franchise. Many sci-fi franchises and films such as The Amazing Spiderman, I am Legend, and War of the Worlds have experienced such a rebirth, with directors putting a new spin on narratives and actors providing a fresh portrayal of characters. One of the recent reboots to ride the wave of successful sci-fi remakes is Judge Dredd, released on 11 September. Set in a futuristic concrete jungle, Mega-City One, where
The bass player’s latest solo effort is firmly set up in the jazz camp. Fusing together funk and jazz with a new band of young and upcoming jazz musicians, Miller has probably written and arranged some of his best work since his musical director’s role for iconic trumpeter Miles Davis. The album is produced with the bass player in mind with the low end instrument high
violence and crime are rife, the role of judge, jury and executioner are rolled into one with ‘judges’ acting as law enforcement officers in this deadly post-apocalyptic world. Feared veteran judge, Joseph Dredd (Karl Urban) teams up with young rookie and mutant psychic Cassandra Anderson (Olivia Thirlby), to respond to a triple murder committed by ex-hooker turned drug lord, Ma-Ma. The pair soon become embroiled in trying to destroy Ma-Ma’s terrifying attempts to avoid her henchmen being interrogated by the judges and revealing that she is responsible for distributing the new drug fad, Slo Mo, which enables the user to experience time at the speed of 1% of normal time. The 1995 original directed by Danny Cannon was considered a flop in the US, with the creator of the comic book character, Jon Wagner claiming that “the story had nothing to do with Judge Dredd”, when he was interviewed by Empire earlier this year. With a promise to be more loyal to the original comic book content, Dredd and Anderson’s
characters do the franchise more justice than Sylvester Stallone’s original portrayal, complementing each other, with Anderson’s morality eventually correcting Dredd’s black and white view of law enforcement. The absence of Dredd’s face, as he never removes his helmet throughout the entirety of the film, also mimics the comic, adding an element of mystery about the famed Judge. Whilst special effects are often thrown at remakes only for the result to rob the film of the original visual style and thrill, director Pete Travis uses 3D slow motion effects to his advantage. Surreal lighting, close up s and slow motion sequences make the viewers feel as if they themselves are experiencing Ma ma’s menacing drug, Slo Mo as her unfortunate victims suffer from its side effects as they endure what appears to be a prolonged fall to their death. My verdict: it’s a testament for the defence, Judge Dredd is a thrilling, action packed film which exceeds the original, adding weight to the argument that movie remakes aren’t always that Dreddful.
in the mix while the horns, drums and piano are mixed wonderfully in a typical post bop fashion. The opener ‘Detroit’ is a moderate driving funk featuring jazz harmony and a ‘double thumbed’ bass solo. ‘February’ is much jazzier with a Bill Evans style piano introduction and a sharing of the melody. ‘Revelation’ is full of groove and is a standout track. Although mostly original material is featured, some covers have been included. The most notable of
while is the heartfelt solo bass arrangement of the Jackson 5’s ‘I’ll Be There’ which accommodates a looped/ multitracked fade out which feels a little out of place. The release doesn’t create the sort of atmosphere to relax in – the compositions are too busy, loud and beautiful to ignore whilst studying or washing up. Your full attention will be needed! Fans of ‘Fourplay’, riff based compositions and a formulaic approach to improvisation should enjoy.
Palomino – ‘We Were Doldrums’ Sally Leibovici Arts editor This week I will be covering the University of Salford’s very own Palomino. With no background on them, I thought it would be really hard trying to get what they’re trying to do with their music, but it really wasn’t. Apparently they place their music in the ‘indie’ genre, I wouldn’t do that. Firstly because it doesn’t sound anything like ‘indie’ and secondly, well..that’s enough reasoning for now. ‘We Were Doldrums’ starts off with an intro piece, and it’s a snazzy piece of work.
It’s got a really good rhythm with drums that have a well defined sound. (I love it when drums are harmonized well). It’s an instrumental piece, and while not the best that there is, it is indeed a fun listen, but it doesn’t give you much to work with. Then we move on to “Price We Pay” which is a little bit of U2, a bit of Placebo, and a little bit more of The Cure. Sounds good right? Well it is. I wouldn’t name it the best song from the EP, but it gives you the chills. The “industrial” voice really gets under your skin. It’s a doom and gloom song with several up-beat passages, but not many. ‘Gone’ follows, which is a slow song. The beginning of it isn’t amazing, but the chorus is truly brilliant. Don’t imagine the chorus to be something complex, or a musical epic, but it is perfect in its rawness. The instrumentals are harmonized beautifully, the guitar shrieks at times in a way that can only remind you of past
great musicians. I’d totally recommend this song on a rainy day (we get many of those)! “Trapped” is definitely my favourite song from their EP. It starts off with the wailing of the vocalist, run through different filters. Then they cleverly build up the song to something so raw and powerful. I didn’t see that coming. It’s different, but it has a similar tone to the other songs. There’s the same feel, same doom and gloom, but the guitar and the bass guitar have been turned up and it’s just pure perfection. The middle of the song even reminds the listener of a little bit of Tool, with that bass making a kickass statement. This song should be on your iPods, people! The last song is titled “A.A.U.U.I.D.M” (I hope I got that one right) and here is the song in which they show off their musical skills. I don’t know who the bass player is, but he really is doing something right. The guitarist knows his Quentin Tarantino. The whole song seems to be
Band bio: Operating under the band name Doldrums the group formed back in March 2011, all meeting each other whilst studying Popular Music and Recording at Salford University. Since then the band has gone from strength to strength, adopting the new name of Palomino, building their reputation on the live scene in Manchester and recording their debut EP. Currently the boys are preparing for their first UK tour and a handful of festival slots which they’ll be partaking in this coming summer. The band are: Clive Hammond- Vocals, Jonny Lewis- Guitars and Sampling, Jason Peers- Drums (Aberdeen), and Leon Cooper- Bass. an ode to slasher films. I’d even go so far as to name it serial killer paraphernalia. Give it a listen, no more spoilers from me. Palomino is one of those bands that are going to make
it big. Why? Because they’re just plain good. They’ve got the skills and the inspiration that the more current soundwaves need. They’re not just another Arctic Monkeys suck-up band. This
band has its own sound and even if I get an e-mail saying they started off as an indie tribute band I won’t believe it. They’re just too good for that. I want to hear more from them and I need to see
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Volunteering:
wildlife and conservation Desi Bozukova Will Altoft is 22 year old from Bristol who came to Salford to study Wildlife and Practical Conservation. He chose this course because three years ago he first volunteered in a project called ALERT and he participated in a program which allowed him to be a part of a team who worked with lions in Africa. Will explains to Desi his role in the team, and what the programme involves. Will: It is 4-Stage rehabilitation and release into the wild programme.
Stage 1: Cubs are born in the breeding programme within the park, and are separated from their mother at 3 weeks. They then are placed in the care of a lion handler at the park, who they will quickly see as their surrogate mother and gain confidence with them. When the cubs are between 6 and 18 months old, they will be joined by volunteers and/or tourists on their walks, which provide income that, will pay for the release sites of the later stages. The cubs see the handlers as dominant males of their ‘pride’, and us as females. This is part of the reason we can walk with them
Our features writer Desi speaks to Wildlife and Practical Conservation student Will Altoft about volunteering with wildlife in Africa
without incident: the cubs like to play and bully each other, but it is made clear to them at a young age that it isn’t ok to do so with us or the handlers. The way they’re disciplined is a quick flick to the side of the muzzle, and to say ‘No’ in a clear, authoritative tone. They aren’t ‘trained’ in any other way, all their other behaviours are encouraged. Stage 2: This is the first release stage. The lions aren’t released into the wild here, but a large, managed area, semi-wild, and left to fend for themselves. Stage 3 and 4 are the next steps in the Lion ALERT programme.
In stage 3 the lions of stage 2 will be darted and moved to a much larger area, with a greater variety of game, plus the important step of introducing competitive predator species, like hyena. Once this has been achieved, the programme will have shown how captive bred lions can become completely self-sustaining prides, who can hunt, successfully breed and raise cubs, defend their territory and compete with other predators, and develop humanavoidance behaviours. ALERT have already agreed with the country of Burundi to release lions in the final stage, as this is
one of many African countries with few or no lions left. One of the most important aspects of stage 4 is that ALERT have community programmes, and will develop programmes in any country where a release takes place, to avoid conflict between lions and livestock and to establish education programmes and make sure the community benefits. Desi: What was your role in there? Will: Well, you need to do the cleaning; you need to make sure that the fences and the cages are okay. You even need to clean
elephant poops which are not very nice, because there is lots of them. But there is an interaction with the animals which is good. For instance, if you are working with the cubs, you will have to prepare their milk or to play with them. The cubs are not so much aggressive, but they like to bull around with you. There are couple of simple rules which you need to follow such as: ‘Don’t cuddle the lions’, ‘Don’t sit down’, ‘Don’t turn your back on them’. We followed one maxim back there which says : Keep the people safe and keep the lions safe from the people.
To find out more about careers and opportunities, or to apply for the volunteering or job openings below, visit www.careers.salford.ac.uk
JOB
of the week
Employer : World Academy of Sport Deadline: 19/10/12
Position: Communications Coordinator Paid - £7 per hour, paid fortnightly
Minimum 5 hours per week, 3 month contract with a view to extend. half day in the office and a few extra hours at home if required. Job description: The Communications Coordinator is a support role in the World Academy of Sport team which will be responsible for delivering the communications plan. Specifically the role will require the individual to write press releases on a weekly basis, annual Highlights book and maintain the company twitter account. The Communication Coordinator’s key functional areas include, but are not limited to, the following: content development, content distribution. Person requirements: Completing Tertiary qualification in relevant disciplines or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated ability to implement effective administrative processes. Technical skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and software associated with information/database management. Demonstrated ability to be innovative with a capacity to implement organisational growth strategies.
Volunteering
opportunity
Organisation : The Enthusiasm trust Deadline: 24/3/13
Position: Volunteer, Youth Work with an Edge Unpaid, temporary, Manchester based
Type of work: Youth work, community support. Position description: Working with young people (Running a Youth Club). Outreaching and Young People. Help with Sports Team. Running a Social Enterprise team. Pulling together fun fundraising events. Administration and Marketing Volunteer requirements: I.T. Skills. Ability to relate to young people. Communication Skills. Passionate about getting involved. Passion for community transformation. Experience of working with young people desirable but not necessary as you will receive on the job training. Apply via email to caleb.jackson@enthusiasm.org.uk. An application form will be sent out. Followed by an informal phone chat. A formal interview and tour before a decision is made
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Get involved with student representation this year! BSc Adult Nursing student, ambassador for the School of Nursing and Midwifery, and student rep Stuart Campbell shares his experiences Stuart Campbell As a Nurse, building professional relationships is one of the cornerstones of my code of conduct and I had a particular motivation as an undergraduate of making myself as employable as possible. Becoming a Student Rep was a great opportunity for me to gain skills in communication, not
just within my peer group but also within the wider academic community. Although initially I found myself overwhelmed by the demands of the role, I soon learnt to negotiate issues by signposting, and empowering those who sought my help to find their own solutions. I feel that being a Student Rep helped me develop a certain finesse in communicating not only with my own peer group but across
many levels of expertise. In the third year, my course put particular emphasis on gaining management experience, particularly team-working skills as part of my transition from student to staff nurse. The experience of working as the Students’ Union’s Engagement Representative helped me gain the confidence to take on increasing responsibility on my ward. In forming fruitful
relationships with my colleagues, I find I am able to communicate without ambiguity and to delegate tasks appropriately. By playing an active part within my school; I’m currently one of the appointed Ambassadors for the School of Nursing and Midwifery as well as a Student Rep, I was able to make valuable contributions at both the Programme Advisory Boards and the Staff Student Committee Meetings with the aim of raising the quality of the student experience. I earlier mentioned, my particular motivation was to make myself attractive to employers, and it was this aspect of my varsity life that impressed most at interview. I got the job I wanted!
Are you having any problems with your course? Are there any important issues that you believe ought to be rasied? Your sabbactical officers are here to help! Find out out how to contact them below.
Students’ Union upcoming events
Contact your sabbatical officers
Rec night returns! If you are a member of a University of Salford sports or activity group and fancy a night out, don’t miss the first rec night of the year! Rec nights are held throughout the academic year and are a great opportunity for everyone who is part of a society to get together. The big social is open to everyone, and will involve loads of fun and games, with prizes for the best teams. This time, the fancy dress theme for the night is the alphabet, so be creative! Why not dress as something that has the same first letter of your group? The event starts at 7:30pm in Bar Yours on Wednesday 17 October, with the aim to move on
into Manchester later on. To find out more and join the
Facebook page, visit www. salfordstudents.com
Tom Doyle Vice President Science and Technology
Eli Prodromova Vice President Arts and Social Sciences
vpst-ussu@salford.ac.uk 0161 351 5400
vpcass-ussu@salford.ac.uk 0161 351 5400
Mishal Saeed Vice President Health and Social Care
Christina Kennedy President
Photograph: Olivia Hinchcliffe
Students’ Union swishing party
Do you have clothes you no longer wear? Have you been
planning to revitalise your wardrobe or have a clearout
for ages but never got around to it? Here’s your chance! Head down to Cafe Yours in University House on Tuesday 23 October for a swishing party. Clothes will be gathered from 6pm, then swapping begins at 7pm. For every garment you bring, you receive a token for another item of clothing. If you don’t bring any clothes, all items will cost £2, with all profits going to charity. Swapping unwanted clothes is really environmentally friendly, and you might find something new that you love!
vphsc-ussu@salford.ac.uk 0161 351 5400
president-ussu@salford.ac.uk 0161 351 5400
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Sports and Activities at Salford For more information about Students’ Union sports and activities, visit www.salfordstudents.com
Engineers’ Union Bryony Pearce Sports Editor The University of Salford Students’ Union’s Engineering Union (SUEU) is a student ran group, and welcomes all engineers. They hold weekly meetings every Monday at University House, Boardroom 1, where anyone can drop in, regardless of whether you are a member or not. Last year, the group won society of the year, and hope to move forward further and have another outstanding year this year, so why not be apart of it! During the weekly sessions
they arrange regular guest speakers, such as; Metrolink, David Brown and Dr Adrian Bowyer, all of whom have experience, knowledge and an in depth insight into the industry, and pass all of this invaluable information onto you. To add to this, SUEU organise frequent trips to both big and small engineering companies, like the Salford Royal and the British Leyland truck factory to name just two, enabling you to further widen your engineering understanding. These trips usually occur on Wednesdays. As well as the fantastic academic opportunities the group offers, they also provide
Shock Radio: returning soon! Salford’s very own student radio station, Shock Radio, will be re-launching on 22 October. Pick up the next issue of The Salfordian for a full programme
schedule. Submissions for show proposals are now closed. If you are an aspiring broadcast journalist, however, never fear! Further information about the
a vibrant social life, after their Monday meetings they usually go for drinks afterwards, as well as quiz and comedy nights. Memberships for the union is only five pounds for the year, although you can attend the their weekly meetings free of charge, this fee offers the chance to take part in the trips and social events. You can join anytime of the year by visiting the student union website and registering online at www.salfordstudents. com/membership. For more information take a look at the group’s website at www.SUEU.co.uk, or contact the team at info@sueu.co.uk.
The debating society asks: ‘Should religion and science be separated?’
Madeleine Larmour
station can be obtained at a meeting on 23 October, which will be held to decide on the head of news and head of sport roles. From 22 October you can listen to Shock Radio on campus or online at www.shockradio.co.uk
Last Tuesday the debating society met in Boardroom 2 of University House. The topic of the debate was ‘Should Religion and Science be separated?’ To keep the debate fair it was made clear at the start that religion in this context is more the belief in that there is something else out there. ‘For’ argued that the two have vastly different goals in what they want to do. They argued that Science is constantly evolving and questioning itself, whilst Religion follows a set of ideals that are written in stone. The main point that those who were ‘for’ in this debate was that it is irrational for a scientist
to be religious as their belief is compromised by the knowledge that there isn’t something to watch over them. When ‘against’ made the point of a friend’s mother being a scientist, but is comforted by the idea that there is something out there to look over her even though she knows that ultimately after death there is nothing; ‘for’ argued that it was illogical. Illogical in that she’s holding onto two conflicting beliefs. ‘Against’ seemed to be a lot less confident in their arguments, even stating before they started to speak that they were not religious. Though this point was made to help ‘against’ if they made any mistakes, it did make the audience doubt them
and how confident they were in their points. The main point that ‘against’ seemed to bring up was that it is possible to be a scientist and religious, even pointing out some of our key scientific ideas such as the science of genetics and heliocentrism all came from religious scientists. They were arguing that whilst the religious scientists believed there was a greater good, they also had an understanding that there was more than just a greater good that created everything. Those who argued ‘for’ won the debate. Next week the debate will be ‘Is a relationship between a teacher and a fifteen yearold morally OK?’ The Debating Society is held in Boardroom Two of University House at 6pm
Diving society: tried and tested! Bryony Pearce Sports Editor
African-Caribbean society to celebrate Black History Month Amanda Mace Editor October is Black History Month, which aims to highlight a rich and varied past and the importance of cultural diversity. The University of Salford Students’ Union’s African-Caribbean society is holding a range of events this month to celebrate. Last Wednesday, the group hosted a networking event in Cafe Yours. The second event is a
debate, which begins at 6pm in Cafe Yours on Tuesday 16 October. The topics for the debate have yet to be decided. There will be a trip to Liverpool on Saturday 20 October. On Wednesday 24 October the society will be running a movie night in Boardroom 1 in University House, starting at 6pm. The film will be ‘Amistad’ and refreshments will be available. There will be a variety show on Friday 26 October. ACS members £5,
Non ACS members £10. Finally, a football match will be held on the astro turf at Castle Irwell student accommodation between 2-4pm on Saturday 27 October. Astro boots are required for the game - no studs or blades. If you would like to take part in the match, buy tickets for the variety show, or for more information about the events, contact the society at USSUACS@gmail.com
The Salford Scuba Diving Society has it all! If you want a group that travels around the country, has plenty of socials, and a warm, friendly atmosphere, then this is the one for you! They meet every Tuesday at 6.30pm in the Gilbert Rooms next to Maxwell Building, where they begin by going through the skills you will need to go into the open water, followed by going to the pool to put those skills into practise. The group then religiously meet in Bar Yours
after every session to debrief, and have a good get together. The society provides four of the five levels of certification that BSAC (the UK governing body) offer, which is; Ocean Diver, Sports Diver, Dive Leader, and Advanced Diver. Once you have passed all the training required at University to become an Ocean Diver, you will then be able to venture into the open waters through regular trips that the group organise around the UK, from day to weekend adventures. As well as diving orientated socials, the group are known for their non-diving gatherings
too. They have a ‘newbies’ pub crawl organised to make all new members feel welcomed and integrated, as well as traditional trips to Alton Towers, Go Ape, plus many more in the pipeline! The Scuba Diving team are a close community; they’re always up for a laugh and make learning the skills you need to scuba in open waters as much fun as possible, if this is something that sounds of interest to you then get in touch with team and find out more information at www. BSAC1084.co.uk, or look them up on Facebook by searching ‘SUDS Salford University Diving Society’.
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Sale Sharks V Leicester Tigers
Coverage of an exciting locally-held match from The Salfordian’s sports reporting team By full time Leicester had added a further three points to their total, and although the score line didn’t provide a true reflection of the match, Leicester claimed the victory with 20-8, while maintaining their unbeaten away record in the premiership. Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Bryan Redpath said after the match: “When we raised the tempo we looked pretty dangerous, but against Leicester you have to keep that and maintain it but we didn’t.” He added: “We shouldn’t be down at the bottom end [of the table] but we can’t think like that, we’ve got to take every game as it comes now. Leicester Tigers had that mentality last year and we have to have that next Sunday here against Cardiff to get that first win.”
Photograph: Richard Meftah
Sale Sharks had all the pressure on them against Leicester Tigers on home turf, on Friday October 5. Having lost their last three games against the ‘formidable’ tigers, and yet to win a game in the AVIVA Premiership, the team were left hunting to “restore some pride and play with plenty of passion,” said the teams Director of Rugby Bryan Redpath. Despite going into the match as underdogs they started strongly, and after several teases Rob Miller scored the first try of the match after seven minutes of play. Leicester retaliated to Sharks try with a penalty goal in aid of George Ford, with Vereniki Goneva receiving the first yellow card of the match shortly after.
Despite Ford successfully scoring his second penalty of the night, thanks to an earlier penalty goal from Nick McLeod Sharks finished half time 8-6 up. Leicester immediately came fighting back in the second half, and after just over five minutes of play took the lead for the first time in the match with Ford’s third triumphant penalty, and extended it with a try from Ben Youngs. Sharks made several substitutions but nothing held the determined Tigers off, and with 51 minutes of play gone, Leicester lead 17-8. With 20 minutes to go Sale’s Miller made a gutsy run, sidestepping several opponents and lifting the momentum of the crowd right up, but unfortunately the team failed to convert anything from the valiant attempt, and the team’s lack of confidence lead them to lose out on several more points.
Photograph: Richard Meftah
Photograph: Richard Meftah
Bryony Pearce Sports Editor
Men’s Rugby Union: Salford 1st Vs University Of Manchester 2nd
Photograph: Richard Meftah Photograph: Richard Meftah
Photograph: Richard Meftah
Salford’s Rugby Union men got off to a rocky start last Wednesday, in their first BUCS match of the year. Their opposition, the University of Manchester, got off to a flying start and within a couple of minutes touched down their first of many tries. Manchester held possession for the majority of the first half, relentlessly attacking against the Salford side, and this showed as the half time score line left the boys trailing 31-0. With Manchester’s attacking momentum the goal difference could have been far more brutal, but Salford battled in their defence line and managed to hold of several of their oppositions tries. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to threaten for a goal during the entire first half, with the closest Manchester letting them get to
their own try area being the 22m line, towards the end of the first half. The second half started in similar fashion to the first. Not long after they started their second 40 minute bout, Salford had conceded yet another try, and very shortly after a second in succession. Manchester continued to display the confident, aggressive play they showed in the first half, and their victory looked inevitable. Low in confidence, the Salford boys failed to show any real attack throughout the second half too, and although keeping their spirits high on the pitch, offering motivation to each other, they lost their first game a demoralising 81-0. The next Rugby Union game for Salford men’s 1st will be this Wednesday at Castle Irwell. They will be playing against the University of Liverpool’s men’s 2nd team, at 2pm.
Photograph: Richard Meftah
Bryony Pearce Sports Editor