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Salford Crescent station as it currently stands
An illustration showing the proposed renovations, including a new ticket office, lift, and footbridge. Amanda Mace Editor
Earlier this year, plans for an extensive redevelopment of Salford Crescent train station were announced. Work is now underway for the project, which has an estimated overall cost of around £12m. Built in 1987, the station is located in the middle of the University of Salford and is used regularly by both local residents and students. There are two platforms at the station; the first allows passengers to travel towards Blackpool, Wigan, and Southport, while on the second there are frequent services to
Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport, and Manchester Victoria. Around 22 trains leave the station every hour. Each year, the number of people using the station increases; in 2010 / 2011 the figures were around 1.4 million. This had led to severe overcrowding problems at peak travelling times, a matter which has been of great concern to both Network Rail and Salford City Council. With the aim of improving station facilities, Network Rail and Buckingham Group Contracting developed a renovation plan which takes into account passenger congestion issues. To tackle such problems Network Rail intend to extend the platforms to make the station more accommodating for the longer six-car trains. After the
improvements, which will also involve the introduction of new canopies, the amount of floor space provided for waiting passengers is expected to double. New seating and shelter facilities will also be added. It is thought that the addition of more lighting and CCTV will be make the station a safer environment, especially for those travelling early in the morning or late at night. Krista Varley, Scheme Project Manager, said: “There is CCTV in Salford Crescent, but I don’t believe it’s compliant with Network Rail’s current 90% coverage standard.” Currently, Salford Crescent is not in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. When it is completed, the railway station will include a lift, which will enable passengers with disabilities to access the station safely.
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The existing ramp will be removed, and will be replaced by a new footbridge and station building. The current footbridge, which is often used by students as a shortcut between the Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses, will remain standing. During the Christmas period there will be a reduced service at Salford Crescent during a 104 hour possession while foundation and resignalling work is carried out. There will be a further 54 hour possession during the Easter holidays next year. In the months that follow, the new footbridge, ticket office, and lift will be brought into use. The anticipated completion date for the renovations is January 2014.
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Has Guy Fawkes night lost its true meaning? Ula Jackowska investigates on page 27
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Editorial Amanda Mace Editor
Hello everyone! I hope you like issue seven of The Salfordian. You may have noticed that there was n o newspaper last week due to some students having a reading week. I certainly missed putting the paper together, so I’m glad that we’re back again. Happy November! This month is definitely one of my favourites because it involves my birthday, eating those apples covered in chocolate and hundreds and thousands, and massive woolly jumpers. And as much as I grumble all winter about how cold it is, I do rather enjoy wearing a million layers and making endless cups of tea to warm up. Have a great week! Also, buy some of those socks with the fluffy insides. They’re incredible.
‘At Risk’ groups are urged to get their free flu jabs Cassandra Ward News editor Salford Councillors received their free flu jabs this month, and are urging residents to do the same. Councillor Margaret Morris, Assistant Mayor for Health and Wellbeing, said; “Getting your flu jab is really important, especially if you are more ‘at risk’ of serious illness. Flu can be very dangerous to some people and you could end up in hospital if you have not had the jab.” Flu is an extremely infectious viral illness, spread by coughs and sneezes. Although highly
unpleasant, it is not normally serious unless you are already vulnerable to infection and are considered to be in an ‘at risk’ category. The NHS offer the flu jab free of charge to ‘at risk’ groups as there is a greater threat of them developing more serious complications of flu, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Councillor Peter Connor, Assistant Mayor for Adult Social Services and Services for Older People said; “If you are in one of the ‘at risk’ groups then your local GP is able to give you the flu jab for free, so make sure you book an appointment and
Feel healthier this winter Cassandra Ward News editor November 6 will mark the fourth annual Healthy Lifestyles Exposition at the University of Salford. The expo is intended to offer advice and support for Salford students to improve their health and promote mental, physical and holistic wellbeing Mishal Saeed, Vice President of Health and Social Care said: “The Healthy Lifestyles expo is the perfect opportunity to relax,
de-stress your mind and learn about how to detoxify your body. We are often so caught up with our busy and hectic lifestyles that we forget to take a break. It’s great to have an event like this which will allow us not only to unwind but also to think about the importance of having a healthy and balanced diet.“ C h e e r l e a d i n g , Breakdancing and Tai Chi are just some of the lessons scheduled at the event which is also offering massages, smoking cessation and live food demos. There will also be lots of freebies including healthy food giveaways, complementary therapies, workshops and prizes. The Healthy Lifestyles Exposition will take place at the Sports Centre, Peel Park Campus from 11:00am until 3:00pm.
get it done. It is a quick and simple injection that goes a long way to stopping you getting ill.” The NHS state that the flu jab is one of the safest vaccines in the world, given to millions of people in the UK each year. People deemed to be ‘at risk’ are, people over 65; pregnant women; people with asthma, heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis or lowered immunity; people with a history of stroke, chest conditions, kidney or liver disease. If you come under any of the above categories you should be eligible for a free flue jab.
‘Better City’ forum: what you had to say Amanda Mace Editor
The ‘Better City’ event, which took place in The International Life Centre on Tuesday 23 October, was the third and final of the Students’ Union forums this semester. The forum followed ‘Better Union’ and ‘Better City’, and focussed on the University’s presence in the local community and the relationship between the Salford students and the City of Salford. The Students’ Union’s Vice President Arts and Social Sciences Elisaveta Prodromova chaired the discussion, and there were contributions from Vice President Science and Technology Tom Doyle. The first issue raised was potholes in local roads. Those in attendance agreed that the local authorities had not dealt with the problems, which are most noticeable in the Langworthy area and on Mildred Street. Next on the agenda were the upcoming Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) elections. The job of a PCC is to ensure the local area is policed effectively, taking the opinions of residents into account. On 15 November, the general public will have the chance to vote for the person they feel will have the most positive impact on their community. The Students’ Union is aiming to invite Salford’s PCCs to the next ‘Better City’ forum. At present, the University of Salford
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Students’ Union holds a Bronze Award in the NUS Students’ Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI) Scheme. They hope in future to reach silver. The programme, which involves a model of guidelines and requirements, was developed with the aim of encouraging and assisting Union improvement over a two year period. Elisaveta asked those in attendance to consider the ways in which the Union might be kinder to the environment. Media and Performance student Jordan Lambert said that one solution would be to recycle rain water for toilets and sinks. English, Drama and Performance Studies student Katie Taylor, who works part-time in Bar Yours, suggested that recycling bins should be available for bar and café customers. Civil and Architectural Engineering student Muftau Akintoye noted that waste management in Salford student accommodation could be improved if recycling bins were added to communal kitchens. Tom Doyle said that the formation of a Students’ Union ‘Green Team’ would be highly beneficial, as they would encourage environmentally friendly action. The lack of lighting in the wooded area between the Peel Park campus and Adelphi Building, Centenary Building, and the Bramall and Matthias student accommodations was raised, as students
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feel unsafe walking through the park in the dark. More than half of University of Salford students are from the local area. Many agreed that more ought to be done to involve the local community, such as inviting residents to events and developing partnerships with Salford businesses and organisations. To close the event, Elisaveta asked all attendees to put forward a final idea for improving sustainability. One student highlighted the importance of raising awareness of the unique appeal of Salford, while another suggested the addition of lockable bike sheds for cyclists. There will be three more forums in the new year next semester.
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TEDx Salford 2.0 2012: ‘ideas worth spreading.’
Jayna Patel and Amanda Mace There’s only one place where you would find a punk rock vocalist, wrestler, Olympic gold medallist, magician, physicist, futurist and hip hop rapper all under one roof. That place is TEDxSalford 2.0, which was hosted at Salford Quay’s Lowry Theatre. The Lyric Theatre was packed as countless audience members, many of whom were students from the University of Salford, flocked to see the second local independently organised TEDx Salford 2.0 event on Sunday October 21. It followed the first TEDx Salford event, which was held on January 28 2012. TED is a non-profit, global foundation established in 1984 and committed to ‘ideas worth spreading’. Since then it has grown, with 800 TED events held each year, each showcasing ideas from politics, arts, science and media, with past attendees including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Bill Clinton. The TEDx events have the same values and aims as TED, but are independently organised. With the recent launch of MediaCity UK, Salford is now a hub for innovative
creativity and TEDx believes its community initiatives can help bridge the gap between MediaCity’s innovators and the not-so-well-connected areas of Salford, allowing the city and all its members to reach their full potential. After an introductory speech from host and Director of Policy and Delivery at the National Union of Students Jim Dickinson, primary licensee and curator of TEDx Salford, Mishal Saeed, welcomed the audience. Mishal is the current Vice President Health and Social Care for the University of Salford Students’ Union, and has a wealth of experience in entrepreneurial and community activities. The first speaker of the day was Professor Marti n Hall, Vice Chancellor at the University of Salford. With an aim to highlight pivotal points in history for human innovation, the archaeology and anthropology academic set the tone for a day of engaging discussion wonderfully. The professor was followed by Salil Shetty, the Secretary General of Amnesty International. Shetty, who joined the human rights organisation in July 2010, has been involved in poverty and justice activism throughout
his career. At TEDx Salford 2.0 he discussed colour and class discrimination, reflecting upon personal experiences with prejudice across several continents. Of all the speakers at the event, one clear standout was Sir Ian Wilmut, a wordrenowned embryologist who is most famous for leading the team that first cloned a mammal. In his fascinating presentation Wilmut talked the audience through the process of cloning Dolly the sheep, and then discussed his involvement in stem cell research, which is hoped to revolutionise the treatment of motor neuron disease. Another great speaker was explorer Debra Searle, who emphasised the importance of ‘dealing with changes we would never choose’. A truly inspiring individual, Searle tells of how she caught the media’s attention when she choose to continue to row across the Atlantic alone after her husband suffered severe anxieties and had to be rescued. Other highlights from the morning session included entrepreneur Julie Meyer, who shared some of her wise thoughts and ideas for the business world, and Joseph Incandela, the spokesperson of
Salford tackles racism in football Cassandra Ward News editor FARE action weeks have been taking place across Salford to promote a united stand against racism in football. FARE aims to tackle discrimination by combining the resources of organisations throughout Europe. It helps to support and nurture groups and coordinates efforts on a European scale. By working together, FARE helps organisations share good practice and present a united front against racism in football. October 17 saw a celebration of football as Salford Students’ Union, working with Salford Community Leisure JP League, got involved by taking part in a 5-A-Side Student League. The Fare action weeks were named
‘Football People’ to reflect the fact that football can “transcend all barriers”. They took place between Oct 16 and Oct 31 across Europe, to celebrate diversity and speak out against discrimination. Just short of 100 Salford students from Botswana, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Portugal and the UK took part in the event which joined over 300 groups across 41 countries, from community groups to UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches all which featured in activities during the two weeks of action. This comes in the wake of the police investigation against premier league referee, Mark Clattenburg, following a complaint that Chelsea made after their league match against Manchester United.
the CMS Experiment at CERN. Curator Uzair Butt made a brief introductory speech before kicking the afternoon session off with video of Ken Shamrock fighting to build audience anticipation. Shamrock, who has been dubbed ‘the world’s most dangerous man’, didn’t disappoint, delivering an emotional account of his journey and how sport saved him from the anger of a troubled childhood. Following in his adopted father’s footsteps he inspired his audience with plans to help troubled young people. Mystery speaker, Canoe Slalom London 2012 Olympic Gold Medallist Etienne Stott, was greeted with excitable applause as he showed the crowd his gold medal. Stott gave an anecdotal account of his journey, from canoeing for the first time as a ten year old unable to swim and being told he was a natural to teaming up with his partner and fellow gold medallist, Tim Bailey. After being informed he might never canoe again following key-hole surgery in his shoulder, Stott said he had a remarkable vision of a red thread coming from his chest and at the other end was him and Tim standing on the Olympic Podium.
Primary licensee and curator for TEDx Salford and Vice President Health and Social Care at the University of Salford Students’ Union Mishal Saeed Paul Zenon, who is one of Britain’s most dazzling magicians, proved to be popular with his gags about airport security and the various pranks he has played exemplifying his message “don’t let them confiscate your sense of humour”. Professor of Physics, Jim AlKhalili, gave an interesting talk on Quantum biology, an area which he claimed is “a bit strange” stating “if you’re not baffled by Quantum mechanics you haven’t understood it”. The diversity of speakers didn’t stop there, with vocalist for punk-rock band “Goldblade”, John Robb giving a rousing speech calling for a return of empowering music that is made for the joy of expression not just for cooperate companies declaring “you should never get on your knees when making art”. Alternative Business Guru, Geoff Rush used comical analogies and acting to
illustrate how people should have the courage to ask for what they want, while futurist Ray Hammond speculated that by looking back into the past we can predict the future and how, in this virtual world, computers may be our successor species or that we may instead modify ourselves. Adrian Lu, a Student at the University of Salford, praised the event saying “I think more people should come to these [TEDx events] to realise what a good place the world can be”. His favourite speakers were Ray Hammond and Acala. Acala, a renowned hip hop rapper and poet, ended the night by challenging the preconceptions of hip hop history before performing his own rap which earned him loud cheers from the audience. If you are interested in volunteering for TedXSalford visit www.tedxsalford.com/ opportunities/recruitment
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Brand spotting: Elvis Jesus Features Editor
Elvis Jesus is a Manchester based menswear brand. The brand is stocked in the likes of Selfridges and Harvey Nichols and has its own store in The Trafford Centre. Their most recent collaboration has been with none other than England cricketer James Anderson. Elvis Jesus have collaborated with high profile player Anderson to create an exclusive t-shirt to celebrate his centenary year. The ‘jimmy tee’ has been a work in progress, while the designers worked closely alongside James over the past couple of months to produce a tee that reflects his cricket career with a unique Elvis Jesus design edge. The ‘jimmy tee’ was launched on the 20th October at the Elvis Jesus store in The Trafford centre. James attended the event to greet and meet fans. A contribution from each tee will go to James’ chosen charity. Nordoff Robbins. Nordoff robbins is a specialist music charity dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults across
the UK. Nordoff provides over 50,000 music therapy sessions to help people struggling with a range of mental illnesses. Elvis Jesus has a rebellious approach, a quirky and almost punk rock feel. The clothes are constructed with great detail. The brand has an air of sophistication as well as an unruly edge. Pricey, yes. The average price of a tee from Elvis Jesus is around £60. So whether or not that’s in your price range will determine how much you like the brand. The designs are unique and occasionally push boundaries however isn’t this what everyone seems to be doing at the moment? Their collaborations with Religion are probably my favourite from their collections. They graphic tees speak volumes and have a punk rock edge. Their influences for their SS12 collection seem to come from music, surrealism, art and the military. An interesting collection and one to be considered. I can see Elvis Jesus becoming an increasingly successful brand over the next couple of years.
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There has been so much news since I last wrote! The main monumental television event has been Embarrassing Bodies:
Live in which Doctor Christian and a specially selected crew of able men were shrunk into a submarine type craft for a
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fantastic voyage exploring the human body from within. The show culminated with Captain Christian and the team battling
rouge sperm with harpoon guns. It’s ironic that the most repulsive specimen on Embarrassing Bodies is actually Dr Christian
himself. We have also finally seen an end to Ceefax which John Major has said is a shame as the service will be greatly missed. Will it? Of course, because it is not like there is some sort of other technological information service which has completely taken over. Donald Trump has challenged Obama to present his birth certificate and claimed he will donate six million dollars to the charity of Obama’s choice. Which stands to reason that if he doesn’t…he won’t, which is nice of him. Although not news I just thought it was worth sharing one of the stupidest things I’ve heard being said on TV. Whilst discussing our races’ scientific endeavours one of the loose women came out with ‘…well, if anyone is going to find a cure for cancer, I think it will be humans’ followed by a short ripple of applause from the audience. The nation-wide badger cull has been postponed. This is not (despite what they may think) a response to those who dressed as the animals as way of protest. Seeing them rolling around on the pavement shouting ‘save the badger’ with an expression of self convinced smugness kind of makes you wish they went ahead with the cull just for the small chance that their costumes made them a target by mistake.
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Recipe of week: chocolate and peanut butter brownies Amy Hughes
Instructions 1) Preheat oven to 180C 2) In a saucepan melt the sugar, chocolate and peanut butter
until the sugar has melted. 3) Take the mix off the heat and beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat fast to make sure you do not scramble them. 4) Then add the flour and mix in. 5) Pour mix into a square cake tin and bake for 30 minutes. 6) When cooled, cut into triangles and serve.
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An indulgent dessert! Great for keeping for yourself or sharing with friends. Heat them up in the microwave for roughly 30 seconds and they will be perfect.
You will need: 225g Crunchy peanut butter 200g dark chocolate 280g light brown sugar 100g self raising flour 3 medium eggs
Local events: Elizabeth Buchan and Kathleen Macmahon @ Manchester Literature Festival Jayna Patel Every year, Manchester hosts the Manchester Literature Festival. Book lovers from all over the country flock to the city to enjoy three weeks of book signings, discussions and celebrations of literacy and poetic masterpieces, modern blog writers and best-selling novels. The festival began on October 2 and had something to offer everyone from day one, with Sweden’s treasured children’s writer, Urf Stark giving a talk and reading from his books. One highlight was the Northern Debuts (8th October) in which Manchester’s very own upcoming writing talent, Sophie Coulombeau, Stuart Evers and father and daughter writing
team, A.T. Boyle, celebrated their debut books at Waterstone’s, Deansgate. Many took a historical journey around the haunts of those known to literature legend Charles Dickens in the Dickens’ Walking Tour (October 13). I attended and insightful reading, discussion and book signing of Elizabeth Buchan and Kathleen Macmahon on Monday October 15. Although I did feel a little out of place, as most attendees were middle aged women with the odd man dotted around, the event, which was held at Manchester City Library, Deansgate, was thoroughly enjoyable and generated some thought provoking discussion. Buchan, the author of eleven books, including ‘Revenge of the Middle Aged Woman’, all focusing on themes of motherhood, marriage and
careers, first read an extract from her most recent novel, Daughters. The book charts the complex relationship modern parent Lara has with her daughter and two step daughters as she wrestles with the age old debate: to step in when Maudie announces a shocking secret and Eve plans to marry a man Lara doesn’t trust and risk the anger of her daughters or allow events to unfold. Macmahon, an award winning Irish Journalist who released her debut novel, ‘This is How it Ends’, on May 24, 2012 delivered a compelling reading of her novel, which is set against the backdrop of the 2008 presidential election and the recession. She tells the tale of how American banker, Bruno, comes to Ireland following the financial fiasco only to fall in love
with out of work architect Addie, who has a difficult relationship with her father. In the fascinating talk that ensued, Buchan revealed that her she had wanted to write about families as they were the ‘building blocks of most societies’ and therefore she described them as ‘fertile ground’ for writers. She spoke of how she drew inspiration from Jane Austin’s infamous Mrs Bennet, who desires nothing more than to have her five daughters married to rich men, for her latest book, tapping into the common desire of mothers to see their children happily settled. Macmahon, however, had knowledge of the recession and Obama’s election through her work as a journalist and considered it a suitable
background to illustrate her message of living in the moment and exploring how we find joy in times of hardship. On giving advice for budding writers Buchan warned “If you are young you probably have little to say and focus more on linguistic innovation”. Macmahon agreed, saying that she gets less fearful of what others think as she gets older. The pair also warned that research can be overdone but is necessary to ensure that you don’t get anything wrong. Macmahon shared her agent’s advice: ‘don’t be afraid to move people’ whilst Buchan advised ‘keep on reading as much as you can’. The event then transformed into an animated debate about the modern Kindle vs. a physical copy of a book. Next, the pair
discussed the pros and cons of gendered fiction and the current marketing of books. Needless to say, the guilty pleasure popular craze that is 50 Shades of Grey was mentioned countless times, sending a ripple of naughty giggles around the room. Macmahon said: “It’s so lovely to have such a small convenient room, where conversation can flow without it feeling like a lecture and fantastic to meet so many people interested in the book”. So whether you’re a book worm, harbour a passion for becoming the next writing sensation or are simply looking for a great day out, the Manchester Literature Festival offered something for everyone.
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Nightclub Guide: Lowdown & Dirty Adam Hart Even in a city with such a rich clubbing culture, it’s often difficult to find a regular event which meets our own personal standards. Those of us who are disillusioned by the extravagant prices, hostile staff, and faceless complacency of established nightclub monopolists may turn to our low-key local options to varying degrees of satisfaction. But when we need an event to rely upon, should we go for the kind of institution with the credibility of tradition, or are we to be drawn by the energetic promise of a brand started in our time for the likes of us? Are we content to see the big names on the posters, or do we want to go somewhere where it will be recognized that the crowd, and not the DJ, are the key to success? For me and countless other recurrent patrons, Lowdown & Dirty strikes the balance between these perennial concerns. Housed in three-floored former music warehouse Sound Control, just off Oxford Road, Lowdown started as a continuation of Carry On, which was in turn a continuation of Manchester’s longest running club night, the legendary Tangled, which at 19 is older than some of the revelers at its rare resurgences. When Sound Control cleared away its guitar stands to make room for a dancefloor, Tangled originator and beatmatching veteran Steve Thorpe teamed up with fellow DJ Craig Whittaker to start a new night which retained its predecessor’s core values (and much of its fanbase) but had a
fresh new appeal for younger clubbers. I caught up with Steve and Craig, along with co-organisers Ash Howell and Mark McIver, to get the lowdown on Lowdown. “I think our success has come from consistency – We want our regulars to know what to expect, which is a friendly, up-for-it crowd who go there to get into the exciting, energetic music that you won’t get to hear regularly anywhere else in Manchester.” As the moniker s u g g e s t s , Lowdown & Dirty is geared towards big beats, big bass, and bit-crunching. You won’t be waiting around for the pace to pick up, and the formidable sound system in the spacious upstairs room certainly fits the bill. “Our primary focus is on breaks, which incorporates quality electro bass music with broken beats, but we like anything bass-driven. We have great residents, a great crowd across a wide age-range, and of course, some amazing guests.” Past posters reveal a who’s
at Fallowfield’s Redrum offers a local option for the student body of the area. Consistent core values and fresh approaches have earned Lowdown its fanbase, noteworthy guests and sundry accolades, such as being awarded as ‘Best Small Event’ at the international breakbeat awards, Breakspoll, in London this year. “We have two big events in one
week this month. On Wednesday 7th November we have the almighty Dub Pistols playing live and our next big weekend event features two of the leading players in the breakbeat and bass music scene, and both world class DJs in their own right. Krafty Kuts and A.Skillz are turntable masters mixing and scratching hiphop, funk, breaks, electro, DnB and dubstep. It’s going to be
Lowri Williams Features editor Last week, as I’m sure some of
you fashionistas may be aware of, it was wool week. It is an annual celebration of the wool initiative introduced by his royal highness the Prince of Wales.
a big one!” Lowdown & Dirty Tricka Technology Show with Krafty Kuts and A.Skillz is on Saturday the 10th of November, 11pm til 4am. Tickets are £10 from skiddle. com or soundcontrolmanchester. co.uk, and door price is £12. Go to the Sound Control website for drinks offers and more information.
Every week, The Salfordian’s features editor shares her fashion tips. This week, Lowri wants you to wrap up well! biker jacket can look just as chic as a leather one. It will keep you much warmer too! S t e l l a McCartney wore the wool with bare legs – brave, yes, but it looked incredible and added an air of sex appeal to the trend. Vivienne West wood rightly states “Wool is one of the world’s great natural fibres, famous for its versatility and comfort - warm in winter, cool in summer.” On the high street, the shops are bursting with woolen garments and the heritage fabric seems to dominate the streets. My favourite places to go for woolen garments have to be Zara (of course ) Topshop, H&M and Forever 21. Forever 21
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who of breaks royalty, including Krafty Kuts, Hybrid, Stanton Warriors, Scratch Perverts and Elite Force. However, the Lowdown team isn’t the type to rest on such ample laurels, and they aren’t just about the big names. A succession of intimate boat parties over the summer months offered Lowdown’s regulars a new setting, and the recent addition of a monthly slot
Fancy a great night out? How about a change from the old routine? Here’s Adam’s guide to a great Manchester club.
It was first launched in 2010 to promote British made woolen garments and support the wool industry. I guess the weather is perfect for it!
The autumn / winter catwalks were full of woolen garments and many of what looked to be very cosy shows indeed. Diane von Furstenberg proved a wool
is an American brand that have launched a few stores in Britain – very reasonably priced and some really nice pieces. To be honest, it’s a trend that is just perfect for the upcoming months. The season is cold, its wintery and what better to wear than a huge chunky knit – keeping warm and staying on trend too. A belted chunky knit cardigan can double-up as a coat with a belt around the waist. Layer up underneath and you will be lovely and warm during the crisp chilly months. Merino is a fabric that has dominated the catwalks. The premium fibre is the world’s finest and softest wool. The apparel crafted from this beautiful fabric creates a luxurious item, extremely soft and ever so stylish. Wool trousers are about this season and I think they are gorgeous, paired with a blazer or cropped jacket and a light knit. Add a pair of heels to give you height. Follow my blog at www. lowriwyn.blogspot.com or follow me on twitter @LowriWyn_1 You can read the next ‘Lowri Loves’ in next week’s ‘Salfordian’, which is out on 12 November.
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All of you roaming the grounds of university are probably keen on watching a TV show or two each week. With September long gone, this is just the time when all regular shows have once again popped up with new seasons ready to either show you the same old stuff or to amaze. Whether it’s medical drama, mystery, a cop show or comedy we all have our inclinations, but there’s one show that everyone must watch. “American Horror Story” has just recently begun its descent into the insanity of the second season. While this show is probably not as famed as it should be yet and many might have not heard of it, it is most certainly the best that American networks have to offer. While the first season centered on the frail line of life and ghostly presence in a turn of the century mansion in LA, this season is dwelling in the darkest of our fears. It’s set in Briarcliff Manor, a renowned mental asylum. The show starts off with a newlywed couple portrayed by Adam Levine (superbly scrumptious) and some actress. They go on to explore the now
derelict asylum as part of their “Most Haunted B o n a n z a ” honeymoon and it doesn’t end well seeing how Leo (Levine) is left lying on the floor, mono-handed as his other limb was torn off by a shadowy presence and his significant other runs into the terrifying “Bloody Face”. Boom, flashback, it’s 1964 and we’re thrown back to the time when the asylum was still alive with insanely t e r r i f y i n g m e d i c a l experiments and homophobia. We now see several regular faces from the head nurse ( Jessica Lange) to the presumed serial killer, Evan Peters. It’s a thrill to watch as the film-making talent is superb. The feel of the asylum is both doom and gloom and psychosexual. We’ve also got James Cromwell starring as the insane doctor that has a wide
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TV review: An American Horror Story
range of deranged patients to choose for his “cutting edge experiments”. He looks to be enjoying himself too much, but hey, what mad scientist doesn’t enjoy his free pass to the medical extreme? The impeding sense of doom and the disjointed
Film review: Killing them softly Jayna Patel Correct me if I’m wrong, but most women find Brad Pitt hot. From tough bad boy Tyler Durden in Fight Club (1999) and clean cut, smooth talking Rusty Ryan in the Ocean’s 11 franchise, to muscular Greek legend Achilles in 2004’s Troy and slick and smooth spy in 2005’s Mr and Mrs Smith, it’s clear Pitt is as blessed with acting talent as he is with good looks. And he doesn’t disappoint in his latest film, Killing Them Softly. Directed by Andrew Dominik (who also worked with Pitt in 2007’s The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford), and loosely based on George V. Higgins’ 1974 novel Cogan’s Trade, the American crime drama is set in New Orleans in the build-up to the 2008 Presidential elections. Two drug addicted, petty criminals (Scoot McNairy and Ben Mendelsohn) carry out a raid on a high stakes mob protected poker game. It may have been executed by amateurs (the pair wore bright yellow washing up gloves to avoid leaving forensic evidence), but the mobsters want their money back. Pitt stars as ruthless no- nonsense professional enforcer Jack Cogan who cleans up the loose ends left by the dirty work of others.
The film f o l l o w s Cogan as he investigates who is responsible for the heist and endeavours to bring the heavies their revenge. He eventually enlists the skills of a specialist “finisher” ( J a m e s Gandolfini) to finish the Brad Pitt continues to impress! vengeful job. While the gory violence successfully instils a sense of can sometimes seem a little hopelessness in the audience over the top (the grisly end as the characters continue that awaits Markie, who runs to dismiss the potential the poker game and is at first solutions to America’s suspected of masterminding problems that these the raid, for example) and politicians’ present in their the plot is initially a little speeches and constantly turn confusing and slow paced, to crime as an acceptable fix. the film deserves praise for Does the several focusing on deeper themes monologues embedded in and the way in which it subtly the film make it a little too portrays them. conversational and slow? Like the novel, Dominik Yes. But the film is well worth has portrayed America as a viewing if gun fights and a business where gambling gangsters are what you’re and making a few bucks is after. Plus, who wouldn’t everyone’s priority. Obama’s want to see Pitt sporting a and Bush’s election speeches leather jacket and slicked are often heard in the back hair on a mission with background yet they are a dangerous glint in his eye?! ignored by the characters in each scene. This
storylines are a delight. There’s mystery, sex and violence, and superb story telling going on in this show. It’s safe to say that from the first episode the viewer will be drawn in by the sheer force of the narrative and it’s most certainly too soon to tell
where Ryan Murphy is going to take this season. It’s a great show to make room for, seeing how the acting, decor and storyline are masterfully done. A new grotesque symbol has switched places with our “beloved” Rubber
Man and this time it’s “Bloody Face” a murderer who is presumed to sew on his face the skin of his victims. If you’re going to be watching this, just know that a couple of switched on lights won’t hurt!
Book review: ‘Duma Key’ by Stephen King Sally Leibovici Arts editor
“Duma Key” by Stephen King is definitely not his most valuable work of art. His second to last book has all the key elements that make Stephen King one of the most notable mainstream authors, but somehow is doesn’t click to the fullest extent. The book portrays a man who, mangled after a lorry accident, must face the trauma of the crash as well as the handicap of having one of his arms amputated as a result. His family life falls apart and after he divorces his wife he decides to move to Duma Key, a secluded island in Floridahome of wealthy tourists and Elizabeth Eastlake. Here he rekindles his interest for painting, driven by an invisible force. And then the story goes on in the good old fashioned King manner. Somehow though, the 800 page long book manages to draw the readers in, but loses them towards the end. Oddly enough that’s when the real action comes about. The denouement is slightly rushed, we get the sense that the book was written with the impending sense of the
deadline. To a well versed Kingconnoisseur this book clearly states that it was written for the money. Literary agents must have been breathing down his neck for the final manuscript, because for some reason his interest in the story was lost and subsequently so was ours. It’s sad to say that,
considering that his next book was a superb work of literature. Having a long history of great novels, it’s probably alright that this time the final piece wasn’t a masterpiece, but it does let loyal readers down. It’s one of those books will put on their shelves and forget about, much like the entire works of Dean Koontz.
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Life after Salford
BA (Hons) Journalism and Broadcasting graduate and digital marketing assistant at marketing company Jungle Media, Kaye Neylon, tells Amanda Mace about her higher education and career experiences What was your first year of University like? My first year didn’t go very well, as I had some personal problems and had difficulties settling in as I didn’t know a single person in Manchester or Salford so I did feel very lonely at first. I understand how daunting it is for first year students who have to juggle settling in to new surroundings, meet new friends and focus on their studies.
When did you decide to peruse a career in marketing? The thing that swung Journalism and Broadcasting at Salford for me was the option to study an Advertising module in my final year, little did I know this would literally change my life. What the Advertising module gives you is that much needed face-to-face client experience. Each week we would have a guest speaker who runs/owns a local business and they would tell us their advertising/ marketing problems and we would try to solve them. I impressed one of the guest speakers so much so that they approached me to construct an advertising plan for the year and re-brand their business. The business, Remedy Lounge, sits on Deansgate in Manchester. Needless to say I achieved a First for that module and gained some valuable experience. I did contemplate a career in PR after work experience at Coronation Street in their Programme Publicity office and I have to say, I absolutely loved every minute of it! The skills I gained from this position have been implemented into my work life as Marketing and PR often cross over, so this position was extremely valuable. If anyone is choosing their options for second or third year and Advertising is one of those options, take it! And if Gareth Palmer is teaching you, listen to every word and don’t be intimidated by his teaching methods, they work! I am a shining example of that! Pay attention in every module you take, because you could drift through a module that could have been perfect for you.
How did you find your final year at university? I had a bit of trouble in my final year. My laptop suffered irreparable hard drive damage and I lost all of my work, three weeks before two major deadlines! My PMC form failed and I missed a deadline so it went down as a ‘non-submission’ so this meant that I had to re-sit that part of the assessment again over the summer and miss my Graduation ceremony. I was absolutely devastated. It could have knocked me back but I refused to let it and I made a decision to focus on gaining further work experience, probably at the expense of a 2:1. I finished University with a 2:2 and a tonne of experience that I went out and got myself and I
wouldn’t have done it any other way. I was one of those students who didn’t really take University seriously, I needed something like this to straighten me out and make me realise what I needed to do to be successful.
What advice would you give to a graduate looking for their first job? There have been times where I have been knocked back. I applied for a job at a PR company and the advert said: ‘Must have at least four years’ experience’: I had six months of a PR module under my belt! The Managing Director of the company got in touch with me and said: ‘we like that you’ve applied for the job, you haven’t got enough experience, but do you want to come for a chat?’ I went on to their website and made my own PR campaign for them. They absolutely loved it! They said, ‘in a few years, if you want to come back, we’d love to hire you.’ So being a bit cheeky can make an impression on that right someone and they will remember you. If you’re on work experience, make yourself indispensable. Don’t wait for opportunities, create them!
Tell me about your job at Jungle Jungle is a digital marketing company based at Salford Quays. We specialise in web analytics, Google analytics, SEO, PPC, social media marketing: the full works! We’re one of the biggest in the area at the moment and still a fairly new company. My job at Jungle is a Marketing Assistant. I look after the social media outlets - LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, YouTube - for Jungle and our sister company Originem, which is a coemployment solutions company. I assist Claire, the Marketing Manager, with her work. I also put together news pieces for the Jungle website because we had a re-brand and we’re giving the company a bit of personality. My relationship with Jungle began several months ago when I was working for another company as a Digital Marketing Consultant and Jungle were one of my clients. I had some problems with my employer and left the company, Jungle approached me about a Marketing Assistant position that had come up and asked me to apply for it. I was invited to an assessment centre along with several other candidates and after a six hour assessment, I got the job. I was never asked by Jungle what degree mark I have; they seemed more interested in my experience. People want to know you can do the job. One employer has to be the first to take that chance on you, especially if you’re a recent graduate, which is why you need to make yourself as impressive as possible!
Work experience opportunities at Jungle Looking for experience in social media marketing? Would you like to get your writing published? Read on! Kaye Neylon tells us about some great opportunities. What are the opportunities? We have industry standard blogs at the minute, so we’re looking for guest bloggers. Each week there will be a themed week: social media week, or PPC week. There’s also going to be future predictions week. We’re looking for several writers to write five blogs. What are the advantages of getting involved? It’s a chance to show off your writing skills, get published online, and get some experience. You never know what it could lead to. In a year’s time when you’ve graduated, Jungle could come to you and tell you that they’re looking for another marketing assistant. The way the industry is leading right now is fantastic. It’s a great time to get into digital marketing. It’s unpaid, but the fact that you’ve got five blogs for a digital marketing company and we trust your word would look great on your CV. If you’re a pro at Google analytics, or you can put a website together, or you’re a bit of a social media expert or can do SEO for a website, why not blog for us? Anyone that guest blogs for us will get a reference, and trust me, glowing references count. You don’t need to take time out of your studies to come in. We’ll give you as much exposure as possible: our site gets a lot of hits! Tell me more! All blogs should be emailed to us at 9am every Monday, and then they will go out at 1pm every day. We’re looking for 7 bloggers to start in November. There are seven industry-related topics, including digital tips, technology, and social media, and each blogger must pick a subject to write five blogs about. If you’re interested and would like to get involved email: Kaye@jungle-media.com
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 Organisation : Halle Concerts Society Closing date: 16-Nov-2012
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
of the week
Position: Children’s Choir Administrator (Part-time) Pay: £5,508 (Full Time Equivalent £18,360).
The key tasks of the Children’s Choir Administrator are: planning and booking of rehearsals, projects and concerts in liaison with the HCC Director; setting and delivering budgets for the HCC in consultation with the Head of Ensembles; organising relevant library and logistic/transport requirements; concert stage management; responsibility for the pastoral well-being of HCC members whilst on call; recruiting new members for the HCC; liasing with, and animating of, volunteer help for the HCC; hiring instruments and arranging tuning as required; liasing with other Hallé Departments on behalf of the HCC; reporting to the Hallé Committees and Board on HCC activities when required to do so; and supporting other members of the Hallé Ensembles team (including the Choir and Youth Ensemble administrators) as and when appropriate.
Essential skills and abilities: strong musical background; first-rate administrative capability including the use of IT (word processing, spreadsheets and database management); understanding of budgets; exceptional communication skills, particularly with children and young people; excellent negotiation skills; experience of working with children and young people; and experience of dealing and working with volunteer adults.
Organisation : The Alzheimer’s Society Closing date: 30-Nov-2012
Position: Graphic designer/admin volunteer Unpaid, part-time, temporary.
Location: Sale, Manchester Any travel expenses incurred as part of the volunteering would be reimbursed
The hours would be on an occassional basis, by prior arrangement with the volunteer. The volunteer would need good design skills; the ability to work to deadlines and according to the branding of Alzheimers Society. The work might be able to be completed remotely from the volunteers home by agreement.. Training and support would be given appropriate to the role. Candidate requirements: Good people skills and enthusiasm and motivation to raise funds
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In front of a fish and chip bar in Salford, a group of six yearold girls are jiggling a plastic bucket and an effigy made out of old clothing. “Penny for a Guy, please!” – they shout, giggling at the oncoming customers. It’s 15 October, quite early to celebrate Bonfire Night. “Do you know who Guy Fawkes was?” – inquire some university students, amused by what they have witnessed. Embarrassed, the girls stop giggling and blush. Not one of them has any idea whose effigy they are holding. In the days that follow, groups of two to three children can almost constantly be seen occupying the entrances to big Salford supermarkets, and small corner shops. Even at car parks and petrol stations some ‘penny-for-a-guy-seekers’ attempt to gather money until late in the evening. After one has interviewed 30 such children, asking for pennies, one comes to the conclusion that the old tradition of Guy Fawkes Day has not completely died. However, only about 20% of those surveyed could explain who Guy Fawkes was and why his story and actions are being celebrated. “Guy Fawkes was in the Spanish army, he worked abroad in the army and he came over here for a secret plan to blow up the houses of Parliament.” – is the most exhaustive answer one can hear, given by one 12-yearold boy stationed in front of a supermarket. Two 13-year-old girls had a hard time associating the collecting of pennies and bonfire night with the famed gunpowder plot. The reactions of local adults meeting ‘penny-for-a-guyseekers’ are mainly ones of indifference. For some, ‘Peace for a penny’ seems to be the simplest solution. “You ought to hide your box of pennies! Somebody can snatch it from you and you’ll be sorry!” - an elderly lady advised a 10-yearold boy standing in front of the supermarket. But such a caring reaction is rare. Seeing children asking for money and sitting alone on the pavement doesn’t seem to worry anyone. It seems to amuse, rather than embarrass, members of the market staff, who chat with the children on their breaks. It could be argued that the observed behaviour is sorely indicative of the state of Britain’s economy. The situation in Salford doesn’t look particularly good. Father John Flynn, the priest from the University of Salford Catholic Chaplaincy, has observed some changes about the way in which Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated. “In recent years, things have changed a little bit. You have to take into account the area of England in which we live. The reaction to Guy Fawkes in the inner-city will be different from the reactions to Guy Fawkes in a very stable countryside community. So in the inner-city, perhaps some of the children may be collecting it mostly for themselves.”
In order to determine what really motivates the children, the following question was posed: “What are you going to buy with all these pennies?” “Sweets” was the answer given by most of the children. Sadly, the answer “I don’t know” was also frequent. The single most shocking answer given was “To buy a new coat”. It was said without any trace of smile or joke by a nine-year-old boy. A few of the boys wanted to buy fireworks, knowing that they aren’t allowed to do this without adults. Sam Thomas, Corporate Communications Manager of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “Overall, the fire service control room received around 650 calls from the public on November 5th 2011, compared to 438 in year 2010. However, the number of firework-related injuries in last year actually fell by half.” Every year, the ambulance service is called to bonfirerelated injuries, but the numbers of injured children are in decline. The reason is the growing popularity of firework displays safely organised by local councils. However, according to statistics given by the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS), Bonfire Night festivals in 2011 resulted in some serious injuries to young children and teenagers. In Sale, a 10-year-old boy needed to have his finger amputated after holding a firework in his hand, while a 4-year-old boy in Greater Manchester suffered burns on his hands and face. Injuries suffered by teenagers were caused by putting aerosol cans in on a bonfire or throwing fireworks at each other. On its website The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) states: keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks; never return to a firework once it has been lit; never use paraffin or petrol on a bonfire. A spokesperson for NWAS said: “It is easy to forget how dangerous fireworks, bonfires and even sparklers can be. Sparklers get five times hotter than cooking oil and a rocket can reach speeds of 150mph. Even with the most careful planning, things can go wrong.” High prices can cool the firework fever – a ‘Battle Royale’ costs £100, but the simplest “Spacedust Catherine Wheel Pack” can be bought for a mere £5. There are some noise warnings on the packets, but they don’t inform the consumer about the estimated number of decibels- caused by exploding fireworks, which can reach up to 155 decibels. As such, the sound of exploding fireworks for spectators standing at a distance of 10 feet away is louder than the noise level in the front row of a rock concert which is estimated to be about 110 decibels. For house pets – especially cats and dogs- the Bonfire Night noise from fireworks can cause stress, scared animals can easily escape in shock, if their owners forget to provide some silent
A horror Guy with a face of a beast – Salford Shopping Centre
Photograph: Ula Jackowska
Ula Jackowska
An effigy at a petrol station in Salford and safe place during a firework display. Adding any information to the warning label about the potential hazards of hearing damage, along with a suggestion to wear earplugs by spectators, would be suitable. Modern organised bonfires and fireworks displays contrast with the earlier celebrations, which involved simply burning an effigy on a stake. Most of the effigies found in Salford were dressed up in ghost and monster masks and made out of plastic waste bags stuffed with old newspapers and old clothes. The classic attributes of Guy Fawkes’ attire: a black coat, a moustache, a beard and a big hat have by now been completely forgotten. Interestingly, the characteristic mask of Guy Fawkes, popularized by the futuristic film ‘V for Vendetta’, a few years ago, is seen more often as an anxiety-provoking placard. The mask has become a distinctive feature of protesters in the “Occupy” movement all over the world, but probably the majority of them is not aware of
its historical origin. Bonfire Night tradition is observed with curiosity by foreigners as “something typically British”, although its reach extends far beyond the United Kingdom. Sabine Stockton, from the International Society in Manchester and Salford, tells of her GermanEnglish family’s way of celebrating 5 November. “I’ve been living in England for so long now, since 1983. I know about the tradition, because I grew up in South Africa, where English traditions were known of and I’ve just accepted it. The only thing we do is to go to a public firework display in the park. Since I am working with international students, we invite them afterwards to our house, to explain the Guy Fawkes Night tradition to them.” Nowadays, the traditional antiCatholic character of Bonfire Night - based on the fact that Guy Fawkes was Catholic, and by him blowing up Parliament and wanted to stop King James I from discriminating against Catholics
Photograph: Ula Jackowska
Remember, remember
Guy Fawkes Day, when deprived of its historical context, turns merely into an annoying “penny for a guy” three-week long festival. Before our eyes, the true meaning behind this very British celebration is becoming obscured. Ula Jackowska investigates.
- isn’t so prominently exposed. This is confirmed by Sister Teresa Wild from University of Salford Catholic Chaplaincy: “That’s the historical origin of it. I think that everybody celebrates it any way they can these days. However, in some parts of England, instead of an effigy being thrown onto a bonfire, they make a similar effigy of the Pope and they burn it.” Celebrating Guy Fawkes Day is not just profitable for the fireworks industry. It is the tourist attraction of the year in the town of Lewes in Cornwall, where the historical background both arouses controversy and makes profit every year. The official website of this event explains: “Evolving mainly from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 (Guido Fawkes) and the Seventeen Martyrs [Protestants] burnt at the stake in Lewes, during the period 1555 – 1557, hence the seventeen burning crosses, the Lewes Bonfire Night Celebrations are now one of the most well known and talked about traditions within the UK,
attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year.” Another website warns: “Bonfire night in Lewes is particularly unsuitable for younger children who are unlikely to get a view of the celebrations and who may find the event confusing and frightening.” Judging the motives of Guy Fawkes’ actions isn’t as controversial as it was only a couple of centuries ago, but today he would be probably regarded as a terrorist or a religious extremist. Dealing with his legacy, however, goes beyond the modern notions of political correctness. Great Britain is possibly the only country on earth which celebrates a failed revolution and the hideously gruesome execution of its leader. The bitter end of Guy Fawkes can hardly enrich today’s social debates. It simply disappears as a tiny drop in the sea of commerce. Any Reflection on Guy’s controversial figure, even during his day, doesn’t last longer than firework sparks.
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Get involved with student representation this year! School Representative for Environment and Life Sciences Tasila Mwale shares her experiences Tasila Mwale Student Representation is a formal way of engaging students with their institutions. A Student Representative is the link between students and the university (this includes course/ programme leaders and the Students’ Union). I was one of the student reps for Biomedical Science last year and this proved
to be a rewarding experience. I first heard about student representation during last year’s fresher’s week. I did not fully understand the role of a student rep until I asked further questions and gained more information from the ‘Students’ Union Induction Talk’ and ‘Lecture Shout Outs’ in the first few weeks of University. As a first year student, I was determined to get involved as much as possible
with the university by joining multiple societies and taking part in different events, so being a student rep was perfect for me. I spoke to my programme leader about my interest in becoming a student rep and a few weeks later I received an email from the Student Representative Coordinator saying I got the role. Being a student rep provided a platform for me to learn and improve my time management,
problem solving and interpersonal skills. Apart from meeting loads of different students and playing an active role in their academic experience (by speaking to them individually and trying to answer any queries that they had about the course), another advantage of student representation is that it gives your C.V that X-factor which sets you apart and makes you more employable. I enjoyed being a student rep last year because it helped me build a strong relationship between my peers and the university alike. The student rep socials provided an informal environment for the reps to share ideas and know more about each other while the training sessions provided information on how to be effective in our role. I was nominated for Best
Student Rep at the Annual Teaching Awards 2012. This boosted my confidence and encouraged me to go for the position of School Representative for Environment and Life Sciences 2012-2013.
Does student representation sound like something you would love to get involved in? Contact Kimberley Neal at studentrepresentation@salford.ac.uk
Are you having any problems with your course? Are there any important issues that you believe should be rasied? The Students’ Union and your sabbactical officers are here to help! Find out out how to get in touch below.
Contact your sabbatical officers
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
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
The debating society asks: ‘should the internet be censored?’ Madeleine Larmour On Tuesday 23 October the debating society met in Boardroom 2 of University House. The topic of the debate was ‘Should content on the internet be censored?’ The society looked into if what we access on the internet should be censored, so we can see some things but others can’t. ‘For’ was arguing that we needed to censor content on the internet for the sake of innocent children who could be traumatised by what they come across on the internet. They also argued content on the internet isn’t verified to be violent or harmful. The
internet also creates issues such as piracy and identity thefts. They thought that the government needed to take control of what is on the internet, though they did consider that a blanket ban of everything hurtful may be a bad idea as what everyone considers to be hurtful varies person to person, but that there needed to be a line drawn somewhere. ‘Against’ was arguing that the internet was a free thing but not subjected to laws as it was world wide. They argued that one country’s rules shouldn’t dictate what is on the internet, if it is legal in other countries, but websites have been closed down due to
content being illegal in one country which led to people losing work. Arguing it should be the cause that is tackled not the symptoms (Website and content). They argued that in regards to children looking at possibly harmful things then it should be up to the parents to censor what their children see, not a higher governing power. ‘Against’ won the debate. If you are interested in the debating society we meet Tuesdays at 6pm in Boardroom 2 in University House. You can also find them on Facebook under ‘University of Salford Debating Society’, and we are now on twitter @USSUDebating.
USSU squash club Oli Comyn Salford University Squash Club is always looking for members and at £20, membership is amongst the cheapest of all the Sports and Activities Groups at Salford. Squash is officially recognised as the world’s healthiest sport, with an average of 816 calories burned per hour of playing. This, combined with the enjoyment you can get out
of playing Squash, makes it a truly fantastic sport. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a little more experienced, the club welcomes players of all abilities, plus, once you start coming down you’ll soon find yourself improving! The Squash Club is looking to expand and as a result there are a number of positions on the committee. We will definitely be recruiting people, so if you’re interested in improving your
CV whilst getting fit and playing a great sport, this could be the perfect solution. We train on Tuesdays from 7.30-9pm and on Thursdays from 7-9pm at the Squash Courts in the Tom Husband Leisure Centre. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to contact us on ussusquash@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you down there! Visit our mini-site at: http://www.salfordstudents. com/squash
Tried and tested: USSU belly dancing society Bryony Pearce Sports Editor If you want to try something new and exciting, then the all girl belly dancing society is most definitely for you. The society is in its third year now, and provides a good work out, as well as a great way to make new friends. Concentrating on muscle contraction as well as body movement, the lessons can also help with body toning, while of course learning a variety of belly dance routines. Whether you are a complete beginner or not, all are welcome to come on down.
The moves are well taught at the start of lesson, so you will easily pick up on the routines if you are a late joiner. Classes are lead and taught in a friendly, relaxed environment, allowing you to enjoy every step of the new skill. They are a tight-knit, welcoming group, combining learning with socialising. As uncoordinated as I am, even I was able to complete a whole dance routine during my experience at the society, and I would advice anyone with or without a passion to dance to give it a go. It is something completely different, and offers a
new perspective to exercise and any other form of dance. The group aim to put on at least two prominent shows, and lots of local gigs every year. If you are interested in joining the society, they meet every Tuesday and Friday 6-7pm in Allerton Main Hall, Frederick Road Campus. For more information or any questions, you can contact them at USSUbelly@gmail.com, or find them on Facebook by searching ‘ University of Salford belly dancing society 2012-2013’. You can also visit their mini-site at: http://www.salfordstudents. com/bellydancing
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Men’s football: University of Salford 1st v University of Manchester 2nd
Tom Kenworthy The Salford lads were hoping to repeat last season’s heroics in the cup when they reached the semi finals only to be narrowly defeated, unfortunately, Salford fell at the first hurdle this year, having been comprehensively beaten in the end. Salford started the game brightly, passing the ball well and putting pressure on the Manchester defence. But Manchester looked dangerous with high balls into the box from the start, making it no surprise when they took the lead from the off. Salford were the more aggressive team, but were denied several chances by brilliant defending from the away side. Manchester’s stubborn back line was leaving Salford frustrated, resulting in lost concentration, allowing
Manchester to take possession and hit them on the counter attack, doubling their lead. Just five minutes later, Salford conceded their third goal due to lack of defence following a corner. Their heads were down, but on the stroke of half time had a glorious chance to drag themselves back into the game, but unfortunately Paul Flanagan put his effort over the bar. The second half started the same as the first, Salford looked confident in possession, but a mixture of brilliant Manchester defending and poor Salford passing meant they were unable to capitalise. They finally got their reward just after the hour mark when Alex Love received the ball well inside the box and fired in past the Manchester keeper. Salford took confidence from their goal, and created a series of half chances as they began to
dominate the second half. But as Salford lost possession high up the pitch, the away side punished them on the counter attack, scoring their fourth goal. At 1-4 the game was beyond them, but they continued to battle hard, having the ball cleared off the line by a covering Manchester defender, and a penalty appeal waved away by the referee after a shirt pull on Benny Dumuya, luck was not going the other way. A tired Salford squad went onto concede their fifth goal and final goal of the game. The score line was harsh on Salford, who dominated possession for large periods of the game. They were ultimately beaten by a far more clinical opposition, with the full time score 1-5 to University of Manchester.
Netball: Salford 1st v Liverpool 1st Eleanor Thomason The hopes of progressing into the second round of the BUCS Netball Northern Conference Cup came to an end for the University of Salford 1st team, after being defeated by the University of Liverpool’s 2nd team, who are four leagues above. Salford’s starting line-up was Alice Morton, Joanna Drake, Ellie Thomason, Louisa Cork, Pujah Bhardwhaj, Lauren Mclean and Leanne McKenna, with Hannah Ayres as sub. The Salford girls were beaten by a disappointing 7817. Liverpool started the game strongly, ending the first quarter 16-4. Though Salford had an equal amount of possession, the strength and height of Liverpool’s defence made it difficult to feed the ball to shooters Leanne McKenna and Lauren Mclean. Hannah Ayres came on as GS in the second quarter, replacing Mclean who switched to centre. Though Liverpool continued to dominate possession and ended the quarter 38-9, when shooters Ayres and McKenna got possession of the ball they shot on form. In the third quarter, Salford altered their tactics and switched Ellie Thomason with Pujah Bhardwhaj. Though this proved to be a more attacking option, it wasn’t enough to break the Liverpool team, who ended the quarter 55-15.
The final quarter saw Salford put in their best efforts, with an outstanding defensive performance from Captain Alice Morton. But the Salford girls were outclassed by Liverpool, who ended the game 78-17. Leanne McKenna caught the eye of the opposing team with her impressive shooting, and was voted player of the match. The defeat means Salford are out of the the BUCS Netball Northern Conference Cup,
and will resume league fixtures next week away to Keele Universities 2nd team, who are currently on equal points with Salford in the Northern 5A league. Meanwhile, Salford’s 2nd team played at home in the BUCS Netball Northern Conference Cup against The University of Central Lancashire’s 3rd team. They were narrowly beaten 2230 and player of the match was awarded to Rachel Read.
Men’s Hockey: University of Salford men’s 1st v University of Chester 1st
Photograph: Olivia Hinchcliffe Photograph: Olivia Hinchcliffe
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University of Salford men’s 1st v University of Chester 1st The Salford boys started their season in good form, emphatically winning their last two league matches 7-1 and 10-0, and this trend carried though in their first Cup game at home, against University of Chester, with a 12-1 victory. Last year their Northern Conference Cup journey came to an end in the third round, but displaying an impenetrable defence unit and a strong attacking force, the team look set to go onto bigger and better things this time round. After a fairly slow start, Jack Kitchen got the first goal of the game, giving Salford the lead, which was then kept and extended throughout the 70 minute walk over. Chester were unable to get any points on the scoreboard in the first half, they had a few attempts and were occasionally applying pressure on the home side, but unlike Salford they were unable to convert any of their chances, and a solid performance from Joe
Trickett rejected anything that came close to a threat. Michael Fearn, Jonny Towers, Will Charlesworth, Sam Taylor and Jamie Mortimer all produced the goods when it mattered, and a combined effort resulted in Salford going into half time with a healthy 7-0 lead. The first fifteen minutes of the second half were goal-less, but once Fearn got the scoring momentum back on track, the squad were well on the way to their third consecutive win of the season. With just over five minutes of the first half remaining, Chester got their first, and only, goal of the match, but their momentary limelight was soon stolen as Taylor immediately responded, adding yet another goal to Salford’s tally. Having now won their first Cup game, and already topping their league table due to goal difference after their previous two wins, the men will go into their away game next week against University of Central Lancashire’s 2nd full of confidence, hoping to secure a further elusive three points, and add to their winning streak.
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