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Editor’s Letter

Two years ago, as a bright eyed and overly-confident Fresher I wrote my first article for Nerve Magazine. With a naturally opinionated and honest voice, I found my feet writing for the comments section. I boldly stated that in my final year of studying at Bournemouth University I would become the Editor of Nerve Magazine. And here I am, bringing you the first issue of the new university year.

With a bigger-than-ever-before team under my wings, I have daringly decided to take Nerve Magazine into a totally new direction. With a new signature style and a refocus in content, the magazine is filled with a collection of student led and created articles, for you, the student reader in mind.

Nerve magazine has been reborn and this is the Fresher’s edition.

For opportunities to get involved, whether it be writing, design, illustration, photography or even featuring within the magazine, get in touch.

Email: rebecca.m@nervemedia.org.uk Twitter: @mammermiller

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Editor in Chief – Rebecca Miller rebecca.m@nervemedia.org.uk @mammermiller Deputy Editor – Tijen Butler tijen.b@nervemedia.org.uk @tijenbutler Design Editor – Adam Stock adam.s@nervemedia.org.uk Assistant Design Editor – Anthony Thomas anthony.t@nervemedia.org.uk @Anthony_afc Arts Editor – Raymond Taiwo raymond.t@nervemedia.org.uk Fashion Editor and Photographer – Raluca Rusoiu raluca.r@nervemedia.org.uk Features Editor – Megan Horton megan.h@nervemedia.org.uk @megan2238 Entertainment Editor – Lily Coleman lily.c@nervemedia.org.uk Comments Editor – Lana Byrnes lana.b@nervemedia.org.uk @byrneslana Regular Political Writer – Chloe Desave chloe.d@nervemedia.org.uk @chloe_desave Sports Editor – Jonathan Coles jonathan.c@nervemedia.org.uk @jonnycoles Assistant Sport Editor – Michael Cox michael.c@nervemedia.org.uk

DESIGNED BY: - ADAM STO C K WORDS BY: OLLIE SIRRELL Social Media Editor - Jenade Webster-Watson

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Asos dresses men Jordans: traditional, stereotype or orginal?

Editors best beauty buys

FEATURES

Watch out for the hackers Litter bugs Pokemon Go Your guide to clubbing

ENTERTAINMENT Review: The Shallows What to watch on Netflix DJ Sole Interview Truckin’ Hell Victorious Festival

COMMENTS Bloody Brexit Peer pressure problems

SPORT Olympic round up Participation Sport at BU Review: Wimbledon Season Preview: Premier league Get involved

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Here at SUBU, when we print Nerve Magazine, we print on 100% recycled paper using vegetable - based inks by Indigo Press Limited. You’ve got to start somewhere!

Nerve Magazine is produced by SUBU (the Student’s Union at Bournemouth University). Information correct at the time of publication (September 2016). The views expressed are not necessarily those of Nerve Media, SUBU or the Editor.

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MoisturiSe those lips!

I have always struggled with finding the right lip balm that also had an amazing appearance, hence my addiction to buying all the new lip balms I could find. It’s not hard to buy a lip balm, definitely, and it’s not expensive. Since I’ve been through this, through choosing which one fits me best, I want to spare you all from this major problem in life, and make a review on my favorite lip balms.

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Bershka - £5 I have to say it is on the same place as Nivea, only it looks better. Same consistency, same hydration, better looking.

There are 3 flavors – coconut, raspberry and passion fruit –

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Nivea - £5 for a set of 5 in Primark Whether you want full moisturizing or a little bit of color on your lips, Nivea is there for you. I tried to replace it with other lip balms, but it’s still the best when it comes to moisturizing your lips. It’s thick and it doesn’t dry fast, which gives your lips the perfect coat for cold winters, hot summer, and why not, night out.

Balea - £1 This is a brand that you won’t find in UK, unfortunately.

But for those who are international, you should give it a try and surprise your English friends with a gift. Not as thick as Nivea and doesn’t hydrate 100%, but, it looks well and tastes as good as it looks.

EOS - £13 pounds for 5 on Amazon

H&M - £2.50 pounds

I have to say I am really disappointed with this. I was dying to have at least one because I had seen it in one of Miley Cyrus’ videos, and I thought it would be fab. It doesn’t moisturise at all. It’s only the looks, the taste and the celebrity endorsement, which by the way, is not always great.

Again, looks good, does nothing. It’s ok if that is the only lip balm that you have in hand, so it’s not totally useless. But it sure doesn’t hydrate too much, and on top of that, it leaves the lips sticky.

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This is the worst of them all. It sure has a great visual impact but it’s useless. The glitter inside makes it even worse. Never buy them. Maybe only as ornaments, but that would be it.

This is not a lip balm, but it is THE BEST scrub ever and it’s so simple to make. A small spoon of coconut oil + a little sugar; mix together, apply them on lips, massage the lips for 1 minute (that’s how I do it, but feel free to set you own time), rinse, and voila, perfect lips. Smooth, hydrated and healthy!

Invest in coconut oil, even though it is about £15 because it has multiple uses: hair, skin, lips. I soak my hair in coconut oil once every 2 weeks, leave it overnight, wash it in the morning and apply conditioner, it feels like silk.

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Design by: Rebecca Miller

Coconut oil + sugar - £15

DESIGNED BY: - ADAM STO C K WORDS BY: OLLIE SIRRELL Written by: Raluca Rusoiu Illustrations By: Raymond Taiwo

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had a chat with a few of my male friends (two of which actually agreed to photograph for me) and asked them where they normally shop.

The answer was simple and came straight away: ASOS. ASOS is a great store for everything; you get quality, style and effortless fashion.

I’ve mainly known it for high prices. Amazing clothes, but way too expensive. So when I asked how they manage to only buy from ASOS and don’t get instantly poor, they have told me that it is not always over the top expensive, the sale section has some pretty decent stuff, and that they value the quality of clothing, even if this means to spend a little more.

My next question was partially answered above; why do they buy their clothes at ASOS? WORDS- RALUCA RUSOIU DESIGN - ANTHONY THOMAS

1. Quality over quantity. They would rather spend a little bit more, and have the same t-shirt (for example) for 5 months, instead of buying 4 cheaper ones, for which the quality of the fabric would be worse anyway.

Guys tend to be more calculated when it comes to money than women are, and make clever purchases that will only make them win on every plan.

2. Easy to buy. Apparently, the men section fulfills every man’s fashion desires. Casual or fancy, you will definitely find both of them there. Also, clothes are a bit edgy and young, giving style even to the most unfashionable guy ever. And it definitely works for men who don’t have a clue how to pair things together. Moreover, they have a large range of basics. Therefore, if you don’t know much about fashion, or, you want to be casual with a slightly touch of style and a strong manly look, ASOS is where you want to go.

3. Casual but stylish. As I have captured them in the photos, the 2 guys have different lifestyles: one of them is a former Bournemouth University student, with a degree in science, having a job as a manager now, enjoying playing guitar on the beach; the other one is a bartender in Cameo, with a strong sense in fashion, polished and charming all the way up.

Two complete different lifestyles that have something in common, ASOS. As it can be seen from the photos, both of them look casual, but stylish in the same way, one of them conquering the beach, while the other one is conquering Sprinkles. nerve

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TRADITION AND STEREOTYPE OR ORIGINAL?

he stereotype shoe for a woman says to have stilettos/ high heels /platforms for events, nights out and anything that’s fancy; whereas sneakers and trainers are for the gym and ballerina flats and sandals for casual outfits. It also an unwritten rule that a dress only goes with feminine foot wear and that sneakers are not allowed.

Are we, all women, seeing fashion and foot wear in the same way? Or are we actually practicing individual thinking, but we are too afraid to break the patterns of years of fashion?

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I personally think we’re too afraid to realise that fashion must be fun, and not about rules. And since I’ve always been a free spirit, a badass (like ALL of us should be), disobeying every rule I came across with, I’ve made a passion for Jordans and I have started pairing them up with everything, the results being amazing. They not only look nice, but they also feel good hence the quality they’re bringing to your feet. I’m only choosing high tops (personal preference) but I am going to list 3 reasons, for and against wearing Jordans.

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Easy to wear. The fabric, the shape, the model, the crepe/sole are perfect. I personally can never say my feet hurt because of my shoes because they are so comfortable.

The style perfectly fits every type of feet and the model allows every individual to express in their own way. Love at first shoe!

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They look a bit manly.

For me it is not a disadvantage because I was looking for footwear that can look manly, stylish and also feel comfortable. But bear in mind that if you like something more feminine, you might want to try something else.

Therefore, you can always try high top Converse, Fabric.

Quality . They are indeed more expensive than other shoes (>50) but then you think you can wear them everywhere, therefore, you won.

The quality is amazing and you can tell the difference between a Primark pair of shoes and Jordans or Nike. I have both, and I can say that those from Primark are comfortable and nice, but after a few weeks they start to look like I’ve been to a war with them, whilst with Jordans or Nike, you really have to make an effort to damage them. Plus the smell! Primark might be cheap, but so is the fabric which makes you have a

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They are really thick; therefore, if you come from a very hot country and you want to rely solely on them, you will boil your feet.

They are perfect for everyday wear here, in England, or the Autumn/Spring season if you live in a hot country. You won’t have a sauna like I have mentioned before, but they will be a bit uncomfortable.

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They go with dresses & skirts/ office outfit/ gym/ on a night out. This footwear caught my attention because they didn’t look like trainers, being more similar to boots (depending on the model). I managed to pair the 3 pairs I own with everything I have in my wardrobe, including dresses.

A more edgy looks, indeed, but still feminine and incredibly comfortable. If you hate heels, girly footwear and stereotypes, then you will definitely want

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Pain! Depending on the model, they can be a pain.

For high tops, the upper part of the shoe is really stiff and thick and can give you a woof in seconds.

Therefore, if you have sensible feet, you might want to consider a different style.

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CASUAL. FABULOUS. BOTH?

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t’s that time of year when everybody meets everybody at uni, new friendships are made, and why not a new closet.

We all want to dress to impress, it’s just our natural way of being.

If girls are not turning their heads after us with a little bit of jealousy in their eyes, then we’re not doing it right. Besides a great body, you can have a great style that is not as time consuming as it I portrayed on social media/magazines.

All we need to have is some basic stuff in our wardrobe, like: black/white/nude/ grey skirts, dresses, pants, shirts, jumpsuits; and then play with them, pairing the basic stuff with colorful and polished jackets, cardigans and hats that can only bring fabulousness in our life.

1. Jackets . The brighter the better! This is why I chose non colors for the basic stuff; this way you won’t look too much, nor too faded.

Moreover, it is easier. In case you don’t have a strong fashion sense, it doesn’t mean you are not allowed to be fabulous.

Also, for the days we feel like we don’t care and bad hair days, an outfit like this will boost your confidence to 100 and

2. Cardigans. Cardigans work on the same principle as jackets, only they’re more casual. Therefore, it really depends on what statement you want to make that day… or, how cold it is outside.

3. Hats. You feel you don’t have enough or you’re not feeling accessories today, don’t worry, put on a hat/beanie and you’ll be awesome. There

often don’t think about, but that make an outfit complete.

Again, depending on what you want to say about yourself, you have a large range of beanies and hats to choose from.

For example, when I want my look to say badass, I wear my Wu-Tang or Homies beanie; when I want to say cute, I wear my kitty cat beanie; and when I want to say “look at me, I’m fabulous and I woke up like this”, I wear my Stradivarius hat.

Written by: Raluca Rusoiu // Designed by: Anthony Thomas// Photos sourced: Unsplash & Raluca Rusoiu

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BEAUTY BUYS

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ith your first student loan hitting your bank account right about now, why don’t you treat yourself to a few new beauty products for the new term?

These are a few of my personal favourites that I definitely recommend.

OPI NAIL ENVY NAIL STRENGTHEN HAWAIIAN ORCHID ÂŁ19.50 - opiuk.com OPI Hawaiian Orchid Nail Envy Strengthener not only provides a beautiful rose pink sheen but it contains hydrolysed wheat protein and calcium for longer, stronger, natural nails.

Long-lasting and chip resistant this nail varnish is a must have!

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Written by: Rebecca Miller // Designed by: Anthony Thomas// Illustrations: Ellie Buchanan

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BIORÉ DEEP CLEANSING CHARCOAL PORE STRIPS £9.49 - Boots

BOURJOIS BRONZING POWDER - DÉLICE DE POUDRE #52 £7.99 - Superdrug

Clean and invigorate you pores with these Deep cleansing Charcoal Pore Strips from Biore. Containing natural purifying charcoal to absorb excess oil and reduce shine, these nose strips pull out all the dirt and makeup which cause blocked pores and blackheads, leaving your skin completely clean and fresh.

Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzing Powder gives you an instant natural glow, without the need of heavy foundation. Infused with a sweet chocolate fragrance and flecks of gold throughout, this matte powder is not only longlasting, but at a great price as well.

KALE FIX MOISTURISER 50ml £19.95 - nipandfab.com

PRO:VOKE TOUCH OF SILVER BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO 150ML £3.19 - Boots

A popular brand with Kyle Jenner, Nip and Fab’s Kale Fix Moisturiser is a deep intensive daily cream, containing a complex of kale, watercress and almond oil to enrich the skin. This product might be a little on the pricey side but, twice daily use, the bottle can last up to 10 months.

PRO:VOKE Touch Of Silver Colour Care Shampoo is an instant remedy for those who experience yellow and brassy tone build up. After 5 minutes hair is left amazingly bright, shinier and a more whiter blonde. Use it with the Pro:Voke Touch of Silver Brightening Conditioner for maximum brightening.

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CLUBBING IN BOURNEMOUTH

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his one goes out to all the Freshers who’ve just started uni: you’ve been through the heartaches of results day and made it through to the other side - congrats. I should also say a warm welcome; you are about to embark on a very life changing few years.

Leaving home, moving to a new town and beginning what feels like countless too-relaxed-to-be-true lectures and assignments. Don’t get me wrong, it won’t exactly be a walk in the park for all of you, but put it this way - there are a lot of ways to enjoy your first year. This sleepy coastal town that is supposedly rammed with retirees is surprisingly one of the best places to have a night out, and this is partially owed to the nightclubs it has to offer.

Let’s start with the juggernaut - Cameo. £5 entry on a Wednesday (and if you’re going there any other night, why?), this beast of a nightclub is safely Bournemouth’s biggest and brightest.

Located around the corner from many a late night kebab shop, this place has a room for everyone. The main room holding your typical mixture of House with the odd mainstream Drum & Bass track thrown into the mix (think DJ Hazard meets Sia); downstairs is a Mecca for the lover of R&B and Grime; there’s even a posher bar type place with tables and mirrors to escape the common lot.

Cameo does all students a solid when on the hunt for a good night. It’s

Also got a small sister club called Vinyl next door which is always an entertaining throwback to one’s youth. Yes, S Club plays in there. Yes, you will enjoy it.

Another notable nightclub is not your typical one. Halo is a former church, converted into a somewhat decadent-looking club. Honestly, this place is a bit of novelty; the music is predominantly 2011’s greatest hits (don’t think you’ll escape Wild One by Flo Rida) and there is much more to the club after its initial blasphemous charm has worn off. Halo is home of the foam party.

The music is consistent and always features a good mixture of current dance with some charts thrown in there, and the vibe is always relaxed. It makes for a good alternative for when you’re all Halo-ed out.

The Old Firestation is Bournemouth University’s student union bar - an eclectic mix of cheap themed nights and hilarious drunken antics; this venue is another once-formal building, which has been converted into a club (apparently that’s a thing down here). Apple Bum is an occasional Thursday-night, old-school R&B event that can even rival downstairs Cameo.

Funk Night is once a semester and great for the retro groovers who enjoy a cheeky bit of Lionel. Lollipop every Friday is probably the best value-for-money night out you can get amidst all the bigger clubs. To sum up: Firestation is diverse enough for the entire flat and a budget bonus for any student

If that doesn’t say enough for it, let me elaborate - you aren’t going to wear your brand new, all-white Superstars to this venue. Your Air Force 1’s? Forget it! Even that go-to, pastel-coloured Topman t-shirt you love so much - leave it at home. A night out in Halo guarantees a few things if not a grubby departure - the entry is cheap, and the drinks are cheaper still. With Jägerbombs at £1 a pop on a Monday night, there’s Along with all this, dotted around isn’t much reason to not visit Halo. Bournemouth are also several places to have a chilled night of drinking - WalkNot far from Halo, there is a smaller, about, Aruba and Revolution all being quirkier venue. Lost Paradise (formerly strong contenders for a great evening The Lost Gardens) provides an escape and there is an abundance of pub/bars to a permanent summer - the decor too (note, there are THREE Wetherspoons’ includes Easter Island heads with a in Bournemouth town centre alone). So, lot of Palm trees and floral print, and all I can say now, is enjoy yourselves you can even buy alcoholic drinks that freshers. It’s gonna be a messy one! come in coconuts. For what it lacks in size, Lost makes up for in experience

Written by: Amy Martin // Designed by: Anthony Thomas// Photos sourced: facebook.com/subu.TOFS

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Watch out for the Hackers!

FEATURES What do Drake, Jennifer Lawrence, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Black and Kylie Jenner have in common? Besides being rich and famous, they have all had their social media accounts hacked into. While you may think you’re immune – after all, you are not a celebrity, so no one would want to hack into your online presence – young people are a demographic most vulnerable to hacks.

Pretty much everything you do is online. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Whatsapp, LinkedIn, your personal email, your university email, Netflix binges, late-night ubers (hurray for the night tube), deliveroo when you can’t be bothered to cook, iCloud, the apple store... the list could go on and on. After all us Brits spend more time online that actually asleep – that is eight hours and 41 minutes a day on media devices, compared with the average night’s sleep of eight hours and 21 minutes. (BBC) Although online security might not be a top priority for fresher’s, young people up the age of 24 spend more than 27 hours a week on the internet – a figure that’s trebled in the past 10 years! (Ofcom) For new students it can be a nightmare to keep track of all accounts and to avoid the temptation of using the same password across multiple accounts, or not updating them regularly for fear of forgetting.

Joe Siegrist, VP and GM of Lastpass – a password manager has come up with 5 top tips on how to make sure your online profiles, social media, data and content is all safe and secure from the hackers.

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Let a password manager do the work for you!

“We hear of new hacks every day. In spite of this, we continue to reuse passwords across our accounts.”

Using unique passwords for all your online accounts ensures that if they’re leaked in a breach, they can’t be used by hackers to get into any of your other accounts. A password manager, such as LastPass, is a secure way to generate long, complex and unique passwords without relying on your brain or a piece of paper to remember them. Better yet, it’s easy to import log-in data from all the accounts associated with your email address, and they’re encrypted.”

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Don’t rely on browsers to save your password “While using your browsers to locally store passwords may be convenient, it is very insecure, leaving you and your passwords vulnerable if you were to be hacked.”

Encryption and decryption by a password manager happens locally, so zero-knowledge architecture ensures that you do not share your master password, and therefore never give the key away to your data.”

Two factor authentication makes hackers’ lives hard “With two-factor authentication (2FA) activated on your important accounts, it means that even if a hacker has your password, they will not be able to access the account without having a second piece of information such as a one-time code generated from an app on your phone or a fingerprint.”

Security questions are your friend. Don’t forget about your friends.

“Many online accounts will ask you to set up security questions to add an extra layer of safety to your account. However, they are typically terrible for security and for many people, are the weak link in their overall online security system.”

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If you are already using a password manager to store all your passwords, try using the generated passwords feature for the security questions and save the answers in the “Notes” section in your account.

Your note field ends up looking like this: first pet: ackpioughtso. Make sure you also use the pronounceable feature, something we have at LastPass, when generating these.

Otherwise, you might end up on the phone with customer service and explaining why your first pet has $$%%@@ in its name – which is more trouble than it’s worth!”

Words: Rebecca Miller Illustration: Niamh O’Sullivan

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Four digit pins aren’t enough “If you are serious about security, head to your password settings and make it longer. It’s also not a good idea to make it the same as your ATM or 2FA online banking pin.”

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hen you think of Rome, you are often met with these magnificent visions of a grand city, probably taken from everything you were ever taught when designing villas in secondary school to learn about the vastness of the Roman Empire.

thanks to Rome’s excellent metro system, which connects you to everything for €1.50 in under 15 minutes. A stark embarrassment to London’s congested and overpriced Tube lines. What is also cool about the metro is that it does not dominate the city and whenever they try to build more of it, they keep discovering different parts of the former ancient empire. Go to the district Stepping foot into the heart of the city, I can firmly say that this you would like to visit, and then discard the map. couldn’t be any further from the truth. The trip was booked a couple days before my girlfriend and I went, spontaneity and Rome is somewhere you need to explore with your senses, not impulse partly driven by the need to immerse myself in some- what some tourist book tells you. However, if you are willing to where new and maybe the shock rejection of a Post-Brexit Brit- spend a bit more to get a Vespa, you should - even just for a ain. day. There is no better way to see Rome than zooming through the cobbled streets at 40mph riding a jumped-up hairdryer on Despite only spending 4 days there, the city is compact enough wheels, dodging crazed Italian drivers and even more so other for you to get everything you would want to see done, Vespa users. The adrenaline you will feel outweighs the risk of hospitalisation.

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The hidden gems of Rome Wining and dining.

The best place to eat-on-the-go is Pastaficio if you’re around Piazza Di Spagna, generous portions of freshly made pasta with sauce, ranging from 3 different pasta dishes, and a free plastic cup of white wine, all for €4. It is a bargain if you are a student.

Speaking of which, whilst dining out at Da Gemma Alla Lupa Trattoria (a Trattoria is a family owned restaurant) I noticed the manager had a self-amused grin on his face as he dramatically and eccentrically scolded the waiter in Italian for forgetting to bring the bread we had ordered. It was not much of a giveaway, but in that moment I realized something I had been thinking about all evening. These businesses provide an experience, or the idealistic picture for people.

Everything you have ever watched about Italy in films like Eat Pray Love or in Disney’s Lady and The Tramp, are ingrained so deeply in your mind that you find yourself actually wanting to believe that all Italian people behave in this figurine manner, even if its not all entirely genuine. As I thought about it I even felt myself relax and settle back into my conditioned image of everything I had pre-installed into my mind about this amazing little city. It’s not just the fresh orange glow of the egg pasta carbonara and tasteful thickness of the Parmesan that give you the full flavor of Rome, it’s the importance of the experience provided for people - a memory that they can carry with them emotionally.

The best wine I ever tasted was from here.

For cocktails and views head to top of Hotel Diana Roof Garden. It was refreshing to feel the gentle night breeze as I looked upon the city in its entirety, the rooftops stretching to all the major landmarks and chapels which are dotted around and illuminated in spotlights.One of the last things I can remember from the trip was a Latin message spray-painted onto a wall of Termini train station:

‘Edamus bibamus gaudeamus, primum vivere deinde philosophari.’ Translated, this means - Let us eat drink and be merry, live first then do philosophy.

Written by: Jacob Donohoe // Designed by: Anthony Thomas

For me, it says that you can study and preach about a place, but do not forget to experience it; this is a crucial element and by far the best teacher.

Exploring the city.

Rome has something to offer all students. From night, sitting on the fountain steps of the bustling Trusella square in the student capital of Travastere, gorging ourselves on a cheap bottle of fizzy white wine while street musicians performed under the stars, or by day exploring the tucked away alleys of the Monti district, where you can find vintage clothes emporiums blasting out BBC Radio 1’s fire in the booth.

Because of the last minute nature of our trip it cost around £250 for the flights and hotel but you could do it for much cheaper if you book in advance. I recommend looking at The Lucky House where I stayed or somewhere with close proximity to Termini Train station. You will want around £150 to spend there on eating out and experiencing everything Rome has to offer. It really is a hedonist’s paradise.

Trips on a budget.

If you fancy getting out of the city for an afternoon, then a cool way to do this is to visit the location that inspired the film Gladiator. Appia Antica is set in the Roma countryside and provides a peaceful alternative to the beating soul of the city. Rumour also has it that ex-gladiator Spartacus and his 6000 slave army were crucified all along the The Appian Way in 71 BC, which is nice to think about as you cycle down the 8-mile long cobbled path, with pavement pieces still preserved from way back when. It is fairly inexpensive to do this, costing just €6 for an hour and you can visit The Catacombs while there if that is your thing.

For those into photography, there are lots of cool chapels spread out which allow you to see the artwork from classical Italian painters and sculptors. Many of the museums are free, especially those around the commercialised Colloseo area. Eventually you will learn to accept all the graffiti on buildings as character, and some of the political posters provide social commentary to the underlying problems of a liberal country torn between its roots in the Catholic Church. >

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WHAT'S YOUR TRIBE? All universities are different. They specialise in different courses, are in locations and have different layouts.

The one thing, that remains pretty much consistent over them all, is the types of fresher’s you will find stumbling around during that hazy first year of university.

The ‘I’d rather be on my gap year….’

Typically seen wearing beaded or tribal jewellery; dressed from head to toe in Aztec prints and sandals, the gap-yearer skirts along in the background, feeling too old and experienced to engage fully with all of the ice-breaking fresher activities. Their heads may still be on the other side of the world and their minds are usually purely focused on their next adventure. Engage in conversation with them and you will hear exciting tales of sky-diving in New Zealand or hitch-hiking around India. Be cautious though – these types tend not to stick around as they plan to escape from the long-term commitment of study as soon as their student bank accounts will let them.

The Retakers These are the know-alls; the go-tos for all of your lecture/work/study queries. These people have been around before: they know all of the lecturers and modules, assignments and coursework that the first year brings. They will probably already have their groups of friends in older years and will therefore look down on all of the fresh-faced newbies with pity. A lot of the time, they won’t turn up to lectures – they’ve been there before. They most likely have a part-time job so they can spend a little more money on the deluxe meals and treats that the typical fresher may only spend on jägerbombs and tequila shots...

The One who is only in it for the sport/music/drama/art The first week, they’ll seem normal… living it up like any other fresher. Later on in the semester, you will notice their gradual decline in attendance and attention. They will always be armed with their weapon of choice - be it a sports bag or a musical instrument - and they can be seen hurrying out from lectures with the motive that there is somewhere better to be. They may eventually drop out from the course altogether when they realise they are missing out on vital training sessions and socials with all that damn hard studying that the course requires.

The One who knows everyone For most people, going to university means surrounding yourself with complete strangers and trying to appear normal.

Not for these lucky few; turns out the majority of their previous school has started as well. Many of the older students on campus will also be from that same school. To begin with, these type stay in their groups. During fresher’s week, they’ll drink together, party together and stick together… until gradually, throughout the term, they grow sick of each other and split off in their separate ways.

The Die-hard fresher There’s always one. The one that is at every club night: the first one out and the last one in. They may seem slightly vacant and disorientated during the hungover lectures, but turn up that bass and they are on it like no one else. Conversations will often start with ‘I don’t even know what was in that dirty pint’ or ‘I can’t even hear what the lecturer is saying with all of this ringing in my ears.’

The Hipster The lone wolf. Decorated creatively with a collection of tattoos and rarely seen without their Dr Dre Beats headphones, the hipster wonders around campus, with a constant look of content and relaxation. Always on the look-out for live music, the hipster is the go-to for knowledge of local bands and quirky bars. They will rarely make the first move in initiating conversation, but find yourself alone and looking for company, they will be one of the nicest people you meet, and will happily sit and chat with you during those awkward fresher lectures.

The Techy Easily separated from the crowd of strange faces, the techy will stick out with the latest tablet/laptop/phone or gadget attached to them at all times. They have probably already hacked into the university portal and discovered the first batch of exam questions for the course. Their typical procrastination is not solely filled with hours of Candy Crush, but also with coding and programming their latest project or coursework. These students are an asset to those looking for people to share a house with in second year, as they will be able to ensure reliable Wi-Fi and any desirable extras with no trouble in translating what the techy guys mean when they say ‘fibre broadband bundle’.

The Keeno No matter what course you take, there will always be those people that are just so pleased to be there. Before the term has even began, they would have already scoured through the online reading material and have taken out the relevant books from the library. On the first day, you will see them cradling colourful ring binders with all of the year’s modules carefully written using one of their many pens in their bursting pencil case. They’re great if you need a hand with understanding the lecture or if you didn’t quite make it to that 9am lecture. Be kind though, as these types won’t give away their study secrets for free if you “couldn’t even be bothered to make it to the lecture.”

If you don’t fit in to one of these categories, don’t worry because you can make your own tribe. You may be one of the lucky people that fit into many, but fear not young fresher, everyone is in the same boat and trust me, they are more scared of you than you are of them…

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LITTER BUGS ON BOUR Bournemouth is best known as a seaside town, and is home to some of the UK’s best and most beautiful beaches, and has won a number of prestigious Blue Flag awards for its stunning seven-mile coastline. Bournemouth now attracts roughly 6.88 million visitors per year, who form 15% of Bournemouth’s total economy (National Coastal Tourism Academy, 2013).

During the warmest days of summer, thousands of people can be seen enjoying Bournemouth central beach. However once the sun has gone down and everybody has left, all that can be seen on the beach is the rubbish left behind by those enjoying the sun. In a video posted by Anya Levkouskis on the 20th of July, the beach was not the picturesque scene that many are used to, but was instead strewn with massive amounts of litter after the hottest day of the year. In her video, Levkouskis begs people to “please keep my home town clean and beautiful”, which resonated with a number of Bournemouth residents who staged a protest on the beach. They aimed to make people more aware of the impact that their litter has on the beach and the wildlife that lives there, as well as making those who do drop litter ashamed of their actions. The video shows hundreds of plastic bottles amongst the litter, which are particularly dangerous to wildlife as plastic doesn’t biodegrade (in fact every piece of plastic ever made still exists), meaning that multiple animals can be killed by the same bottle when they mistake it for food or get caught in it.

Over 200 tonnes of rubbish is collected from Bournemouth beach each year (Bournemouth Echo, 2015), which is about the same weight as 26 lorries. Rubbish on the beach is unsightly at best and dangerous at worst. At least 267 species of marine animals are known to have suffered from entanglement with marine debris (Greenpeace Report) with the beach litter at Bournemouth Beach alone currently being at its highest level since records began (Bournemouth Oceanarium).

It is more vital now than ever before to ensure that our beaches and oceans are kept free of litter- the EllenMacArthur Foundation predicts that the ocean will contain more plastic than fish by 2050 and already 88 percent of the Earth’s ocean surface is polluted with plastic (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2014).

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Plastic production is at its highest rate, with a massive 299 million tonnes being produced in 2013 (Worldwatch Institute, 2015), which has in turn had a massive impact on our environment. Kara Lavender Law from the Sea Education Association has said that “We’re fundamentally changing the composition of the ocean” due to the massive amount of synthetic materials that we are putting into it.

Significant action is required to reverse the effect that littering and marine debris have had on our environment.

A number of initiatives were launched in Bournemouth to combat the amount of rubbish that is often left on the beach, including the Bournemouth Oceanarium Marine Conservation Society, who collect and record the amount of rubbish left on the beach, as well as penalty fines issued by Bournemouth Council for those who are seen dropping litter on the beach.

Litter pickers are employed by Bournemouth Council during peak seasons to keep the beach litter free before the day begins, however this rubbish returns over the course of the day, meaning that the whole process has to start again the next morning. Although Bournemouth Beach seems a small place to begin to combat our many environmental issues, if everybody protects their local beaches and communities, then the difference would be monumental.

Even as a student, there are lots of things that you can do to help combat the rubbish that is ruining Bournemouth’s gorgeous beaches, and help the environment as a whole! Easy everyday activities that you can do include using reusable fabric carrier bags in place of buying plastic ones (which also saves you money!), recycling at home and avoiding using plastic bottles. Bournemouth University’s Student Union also organise environmental volunteering events such as the Beach Clean, Wildlife Garden creation and volunteering at Slades Farm.

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What wildlife lives at the local beaches?

“Predominantly sea birds e.g. Black Headed Gulls, Herring Gulls, Terns and Oystercatchers. There are a number of shellfish e.g.

Cockles, Mussels, Winkles, Limpets and if you’re very lucky there’s Oysters. There is also a significant number of fish that are offshore in the local area e.g. Plaice, Flounders, and Bass.”

Why is keeping the beach free of litter important?

“Apart from the visual impact of rubbish and the increased risk of injury to the public from sharp pieces of glass/ plastic, one of the main problems is the damaging impact of plastics that are washed out to sea. The plastic disintegrates and can potentially poison marine life, and there is strong evidence that this is fast becoming a serious problem.”

How can people get involved in your organisation?

“East Dorset Friends of the Earth meets on the 1st Thursday of each month, 7:30pm at East Cliff United Reform Church, St Swithuns Road, Bournemouth (opposite the travel interchange). We also have a Facebook page and an email list, if you want to contact us our email address is: eastdorsetfoe@gmail.com.”

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PokEmon Go more than just fun and games

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The summer of 2016 is unlikely to be remembered for the Rio Olympics nor the time when England was actually hot, but instead the summer where millions of people around the world were glued to their phones trying to capture somewhat imaginary creatures.

Of course I’m talking about Pokémon Go, the augmented reality app that changed the way we play games. But of course you didn’t need me to tell you that. The app was released in July with everyone playing it, from kids, teens, adults and even some elderly joining in with the action (one of the oldest players discovered was 71!).

The game has been praised by many for encouraging those to exercise, with many believing this could finally be the answer to America’s obesity problem. Two days after the games initial release fitness app Cardiogram recorded that their customers were exercising 50% more than they previously were (Washington Post). And with stats like that surely this is a good thing!

The game has come with its issues and controversy (like the few cases of children being rescued from certain areas, oh yeah and the dead body that was found), but what trend doesn’t? It’s safe to say the good definitely out weighs the bad. In America, animal charity Muncie Animal Shelter encouraged people to join their volunteer dog walker scheme, meaning that when they are out playing, they can walk a rescue dog and give them the exercise they need.

As you can see Pokémon Go helps create a sense of community amongst others. And even when you pop down to your local Poke-stop you’re likely to talk to at least one other player you have never met, if not befriend them. This sense of community was proven when people put lures (when all the Pokémon come to one place) at children hospitals so the patients wouldn’t miss out.

Undoubtedly, one of the most touching stories to come from this phenomenon is the positive effect it is having with those suffering with autism. Autism is a medical condition that hinders a person’s ability to communicate and socialize with others. Many of the parents whom have children with autism have expressed their gratitude to the game makers for helping their children overcome things they once found difficult. There have been many cases where children who previously couldn’t make eye contact let alone talk to people they didn’t know have been found high-fiving and befriending strangers all because of this game. People like 17 year-old Adam Barkworth from Stockport, who have been reluctant to leave their homes, stricken with anxiety, are now wanting to go out everyday to catch these digital ‘pocket monsters’. With the game being so new, research on the subject is yet to be conducted. However, it is clear to see the passion and drive players have to ‘catch them all’ makes them forget all of their worries and innermost fears, the excitement takes over making them willingly interact with others to see what they have caught.

This common ground helps autism sufferers break down the communication barriers they are so used to experiencing. I think you can agree this is one of the apps biggest successes.

Like all things successful, the app was welcomed with its fair share of criticism. Many Poke-sceptics have critiqued the game since it’s initial release, often calling it ‘pathetic’ and ‘immature’, especially for the 20-somethings that are playing. People will always have an opinion, and will often make judgements without thinking about the other side. Of course the game has its faults, but you cannot deny how amazing this breakthrough is.

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VICTORIOUS F Victorious festival has grown exponentially since it first kicked off in 2012 as ‘Victorious Vintage Festival’ which was actually meant to be a one off party for the Queen’s birthday down by the dockyard – it went so well that they decided to carry on into its current epic incarnation. The rise of Victorious Festival is truly phenomenal, from a one off party to flagship event that has won the hearts of thousands of festival goers. At only £35 a day or £20 for the early bird tickets, plus the best line up I have seen this year, it was spectacular. As a photographer who has spent nearly every other weekend at a festival this summer, I drooled at the incredible line up, and with attendance of 45,000 plus

on both days this is no small affair with ten, (Yes I said ten!) stages covering just about every genre of music you could think of. In addition to the two main stages the common stage and the castle stage, there was an entire area dedicated to kids, a ‘world music’ stage, alongside Mayfield studios real ale stage hosting local and up and coming bands with a selection of over 100 real ales (yummy).

I arrived just in time in the humid tropical heat of Southsea seafront for the start of the Boomtown rats to find 64-year-old Bob Geldof running around the stage like a teenager strutting his stuff (in the same snake suit as the last time I saw him) performing

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Izzy Bizu was up next and I admit I never heard of her before this event, but her beauty and captivating vocals in her performance of ‘White Tiger’ had me transfixed. Her influences were Ella Fitgerald, James Brown and Amy Winehouse and it shows! At a festival this size you can expect to find just about anything you want to eat and I was excited to see what was on offer. I managed to find a very special outlet which deserves a mention in this article called

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‘Feed Hot Dog Co’. owned and run by local Portsmouth lad, Peter Hunt.

Every time they sell food, part of the sale goes directly towards food packs for starving kids. I thought this was incredible. Peter explained that; “The idea behind Feed Hot Dog Co. is a simple one. We are using our gourmet hot dogs to help stop malnutrition. For each hot dog we sell, we gift a packet of specially formulated food to a program that uses it to treat malnutrition. We have been going since may this year and next month we will be organising our first shipment of food abroad. We hope that the first shipment will go to Aleppo and Syria.” >

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The Levellers are a band with a cult following who got their name from a 17th-century radical democracy movement founded in England during the English Civil War, and in my opinion one of the best bands this country has produced. The crowd sang along to ‘What a Beautiful Day’, and it truly was beautiful! As a photographer I often feel honoured to be so up close to acts in the pit.

This was one of those moments!

I’ve seen The Coral and Travis several times now so I decided to conserve my energy for The Editors. Now these are what I refer to as a big stage band. The crowd literally doubled in size in the lead up to the start and did they deliver the goods!

One amazing band after the other - the main headliners were the Manic Street Preachers and it was plain for all to see why they were the headline act. Sunday started a bit greyer but amazingly no downpour and the slightly cooler weather was very welcoming!

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First band on the common stage was Will Young, who shot to fame as winner of pop idol in 2002. Other highlights for me were Space, Wolfmother and Ash. Again the line up was jaw droppingly good. I can think of no other UK festival where you get to see so many bands of such high calibre for just £35 for a day ticket. It can cost at least £50 just to go and see one of these bands whilst they are touring.

The Grand Finale for Sunday night on the common stage was Noel Gallagher and the high flying birds, who started off with ‘Everybodys on the run’, followed by ‘lock all the doors’ and ‘heat of moment’. Although the crowd loved these tunes, when Noel kicked off with ‘champagne supernova’ the audience went wild. The evening ended with the classic Oasis song ‘Wonderwall’ and what a awesome way to wrap up Victorious Festival 2016.

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Hollywood is known for its plethora of remakes. It snakes its hands around the most classic films and remoulds it, hoping to create a modern box office hit.

Ghostbusters (2016) is no different.

Paul Fieg’s reboot of the 80s classic boasts a female-led cast that doesn’t disappoint. The line-up consists of Hollywood funny girls Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig, reuniting after the great success of Bridesmaids (2011), joined by Saturday Night Live favourites Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.

Despite the initial backlash and trolling from Internet users and franchise fans alike – with comments like “feminist trash” and “women can’t be funny”, Ghostbusters proves them wrong with a fresh, funny take on the beloved story.

Instead of Bill Murray’s and Dan Aykroyd’s team of parapsychologists, we meet a group of new scientists. Erin Gilbert (Wiig) is the ultra-serious physics professor at Columbia. She previously wrote a book discussing the paranormal with friend Abby Yates (McCarthy), before Erin decided to pursue a more dignified form of science. The two reunite, and along with Yates’ co-worker Dr. Jillian Holtzmann (McKinnon), and they head to a supposedly haunted house to find a ghost. Somewhere along their way, we meet the final part of the group. The girls are joined by MTA worker Patty Tolan (Jones) who brings along her own brand of brains, as well as hooking them up with a cool ride.

The opening is perhaps one of the best parts of the film; an equally scary and funny scene no thanks to the computer generated ghosts. Forget what you’ve seen because you’ve never seen a ghost like this.

The film stays on an equally high note throughout, using the familiar gags of the original but with a modern touch. There’s action, there’s comedy; what else could you need? It’s even got a “dumb blonde” receptionist – they’re not so good at their job, but damn do they look good. This time the role is taken on by Hollywood hunk Chris Hemsworth, adding to the feminist brand of humour by subverting gender stereotypes.

Yes, this film is unapologetically feminist. By all means, it’s not revolutionary, but it does prove that women can do the exact same as men and kick-ass at it. Who would’ve thought?

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etflix. A word made famous from the illustrious phase “Netflix and chill”. There’s a reason why nobody leaves their beds anymore; let’s all blame everyone’s favourite streaming service. This summer has seen many new shows and films added to the collection, so we’ve sorted out your plans for the rest of the summer.

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Up first is this summers biggest, unexpected hit “Stranger Things”. It’s an 80’s themed supernatural thriller that boasts an amazing cast, an intriguing plot and Up first is this summers biggest, unexpected hit “Stranger Things”. It’s an 80’s themed supernatural thriller that boasts an amazing cast, an intriguing plot and copious amounts of 80s references for the nerd in all of us. If the amount of memes made about it is any testament to the quality of the show, it’s definitely worth viewing. This show is a must watch.

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Marvel fans rejoice! Luke Cage is making a triumphant return to Netflix in his own, original show. Previously seen in Netflix’s Jessica Jones (another Marvel project), Luke Cage’s bulletproof superhero proved popular in his first appearance and now fans are waiting patiently for an even bigger dose of their beloved character. Following the success of Marvel’s many television projects, it’s no surprise that even more instalments are coming our way. The show will be available to watch in late September. nerve

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Tallulah follows the story of a woman who is frustrated with taking care of her baby and she asks a stranger to babysit. The down-on-her-luck character played by Page is twisted and loveable, and this dark drama is set to make you feel something. Netflix rating: 4 stars.

A new addition that has had everyone talking is The Little Prince. This family film will be perfect for the child in all of us. A sense of wonder is created in the stories about a boy who lives on an asteroid as told by an eccentric aviator to his new friend. With the voices of Jeff Bridges, Paul Rudd, and Rachel McAdams, this film is a feel-good flick for everyone. 5 stars.

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Creed dominated the box office, and now you can watch it in the comfort of your own home. Rocky Balboa is back and he takes on the task mentoring the son of his late rival, Adonis Creed, played by Michael B Jordan. This is a heart-warming sports flick that anyone can love. Netflix rating: 4.5 stars.

For all the EDM lovers out there, this upcoming Netflix original is set to please you.

XOXO shows 6 different stories that interlink as they meet at a festival. Starring Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland, this film has everything from neon lights, eccentric costumes, electronic music and a love story. It will be available for viewing on the 26th August.

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Netflix is like the gift that keeps on giving. No matter if you’re ill and bed-bound, bored of the assignments, or looking for something new to binge-watch; you won’t be disappointed.

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Coming in to see Suicide Squad for the first time, with the critic reception and negative response at the back of my mind, I was surprisingly optimistic.

From the off, the focus of the film was clear, it’s about the characters played by the two biggest stars in the movie, Will Smith and Margot Robbie, as Deadshot and Harley Quinn respectively. And there is an undeniably good reason for this; the two of them are on fire. Outshining an enormous cast, Will Smith has one of the highlight performances of his career, balancing his trademark charisma and some of the more stern, serious acting he’s ever done, whereas Robbie performs to a level superb enough to earn the praise of the character’s original creator, Paul Dini.

The ensemble cast, whilst not given as much screen time or development as our leads are, interact surprisingly well. Two scenes in particular highlight the passion for their characters, the bar scene and the scene at the military base, showing the characters interact and poke fun at one another in a way not dissimilar to Guardians of the Galaxy’s amazing character interactions, creating an incredibly fun and enjoyable atmosphere that, if sustained, could have garnered the film a far better response from the critics.

Whilst there is no question that this film has its problems, a standout being the special effects on Enchantress’s brother, which are painfully poor, I felt that the positives outweighed the negatives.

The plot has often been cited as one of the downfalls, due to it’s clichéd nature, however a similar argument could be made for Deadpool, which had a by the numbers origin story, but it was the character and the comedy that made it stand out from the crowd, and I feel the same can be said for Suicide Squad. The main body of the team have some great moments of action and dialogue that make it feel as if they have fallen right out of the pages of a comic book.

In short, I feel that if you already have a negative opinion of the film heading in to see it, you’ll likely struggle to get past it’s flaws, however if you’re optimistic, or simply go in with a blank slate, ready to enjoy it for what it is, then you’re going to have a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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After the unfortunate disaster that was Batman V Superman, my hopes for Suicide Squad were not high, and yet somehow I still felt a little bit cheated as I left the film.

It was entertaining, but to me it felt as if the studio had chosen to film the very first draft of the script- the one with bad dialogue, a lacklustre villain and cheesy characterisation.

The highlight of the film was definitely Will Smith’s Deadshot- the character seemed significantly more believable and developed than many of the others and he had an emotive backstory that the audience could root for.

I was more on the fence about Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, as there were moments where her character shone (such as the scene in which she incapacitates thugs in the elevator, or after she believes the Joker to be dead), but the rampant sexualisation of her character and overuse of the word “puddin” gave me pause. Although I admit that I absolutely would buy tickets to see a Harley Quinn solo-film because she has so much potential as a character but was unfortunately not explored.

It feels unfair to criticize the lack of depth in the background characters, such as El Diablo or Killer Croc, as it is particularly difficult to establish depth in 7 characters within one movie. This superficial quality to non-central characters is not solely down to direction or writing, but DCs clumsy attempt at catching up to Marvel’s empire without truly putting in the hard work of solo films and development.

Many have cast shade Cara Delevigne’s “wooden” performance as Enchantress, but again the almost comic bikini-clad, gyrating villain seems to be caused by a lack of development time, or simply too many characters being introduced all at once to give her a chance to stand out.

There were several moments in this movie that, if done right, could have had me in tears (which many movies have successfully done), such as Diablo’s or Deadshot’s backstories, but the relentlessly fast paced nature of the character introductions meant that these potentially heart-wrenching moments instead got swept away in the haste to get to the underwhelming final battle with Enchantress.

All any of us can do now is hope that DC have learned their lesson, and put due care and attention into their next instalment, Wonder Woman.

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Nerve Magazines Editor Rebecca Miller, caught up with the multi-talented DJ and Producer, to muse over his latest adventures, along with discussing future plans to dominate the radio.

“I really enjoyed playing at your summer ball, but I did not realise how big it was going to be! It had this really cool festival vibe about it, but they definitely undersold it to me when they booked me to do a gig there! The crowd were great and the whole atmosphere was awesome, I had a really good time and would definitely come back.”

Alongside his regularly residency as a DJ in three of Cardiff’s most popular nightclubs, Sole ventured abroad in search of the sun to accompany his beats.

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“I have also been doing loads of small festivals. One was the Inside Out Festival, Colourfest and Xfest, along with the 3 nights a week at Vodka Revolution, Soda and Glam in Cardiff.

It has been one very busy summer for me.”

Although Sole is reaching new heights of success in his career, he spoke about the first time he was given a set of decks as a teenager.

“Creating music and being a DJ is something I have always wanted to do. My uncle, was actually a DJ, on the radio station previous to Capitalxtra and he was the one who got me my first set of decks when I was 13. Since then I have never looked back, I have been playing on decks forever. It is something I love and enjoy. It is not really a job for me, it is my hobby which I get to do everyday and I get paid for. I am lucky.”

Sole classes himself as an urban DJ, but some of his remixes have inherited a rich deep house, dirty bass, and some beautiful melodies.

“When your producing sounds and beats it’s a lot different from just writing lyrics. Lyrics a lot of the time come from personal experiences, but sometimes I can wake up in the morning and the beat is in my head. From there you create

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the basics of the song in about 10 or 15 minutes. I will then send it to a writer for the lyrics or a singer and when they have worked their magic, I can go back to it and finish making the track around their work. You construct it properly afterwards. It is such a collaboration of ideas. Ideally, I would really like to collaborate with more singers with different sounds, I enjoy creating beats and rhythms to go with the lyrics they make.”

But being a DJ is what pays the bills for Sole, his passion lies within producing. Having admired Timberland since growing up, Sole hopes to produce a song good enough for the radio.

“In terms of production, for the future my aim is to get a song on the radio, that is where it is all happening for me and to do that you just have to keep working on tracks. I feel that with every track I make, they are better than the previous one. But it is not just about the music, you have to have the right people around you and have the opportunities to work with the right people too. Hopefully I will get there one day.”

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Many people will frown at the sight of yet another shark movie, with the all so familiar words being: “it won’t be as good as Jaws.” And, whilst The Shallows comes nowhere near to matching the depths Jaws has reached over the years, it certainly does not disappoint.

After the loss of her mother and the prospect of giving up her degree as a medical student, Nancy Adams, portrayed by Gossip Girl star Blake Lively, decides to head to Mexico to her late mother’s favourite place, a secluded beach where we’re led to believe little lurks…

Whilst surfing with two local residents, Nancy decides to catch one last wave by herself and in doing so, stumbles upon the carcass of a Humpback Whale- unintendedly disturbing the feeding ground of a Great White Shark.

Upon riding the wave, Nancy is thrown from her board by the malevolent shark before being bitten on the leg. She swims to a rock for safety, and with the locals departed Nancy faces a race against the tide to survive.

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eye-catching, and that’s not just because of director Jaume Collet-Serra insisting she spend the majority of the movie in a bikini- showing off her body at every opportunity. It was because her character Nancy’s need for survival and the desperation to achieve it was displayed emphatically throughout. This was epitomised through Nancy’s agonising screams when using her own jewellery to stitch up her wounds.

The needlessly sympathetic and quite frankly sloppy backstory is what holds this clever film back, however.

The whole purpose of Nancy’s visit to the beach was to seek a connection with her mother- who we’re told is a fighter, and so we’re then led to believe that Nancy has magically inherited those same fighting traits her mother coincidentally possessed.

Yes, the majority of the film is Lively’s character Nancy on a rock accompanied by a seagull (hilariously named Steven Seagull by the way) but the premise of the movie, and what it sets out to achieve, is simple yet effective. This tense thriller leaves the audience on the edge of their seats.

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Disclaimer: I did not spend a weekend of my summer looking at HGVs or Volkswagens. As enthralling as that sounds, instead I spent a weekend in mid-July in Steventon, Oxfordshire with my favourite people for Truck Festival, the music event which is rapidly gaining status.

The nineteenth incarnation of the festival was a special one as for the first time it ran across the three days of the weekend, perfectly complimenting the extremely fortuitous blazing sunshine that beat down on our camp throughout Saturday and Sunday. 2015’s Truck Festival had felt anticlimactic at only two days long and the endurance tests of Glastonbury and Reading/Leeds can sometimes be draining, so the three day Truck Festival felt near enough perfect.

Most festivals have the same sort of easy, relaxed atmosphere facilitated by inebriated young people but Truck Festival undeniably had a particularly potent sense of teenage relief and release - perhaps accumulated by the intensity of the EU referendum, the end of exams or working life. Consequently part of this sense of release came from the juxtaposing nature of the event. From abandoning all worries and peacefully drinking tinnies in our camp only metres from the live music to the incessant carnage of moshing to RAT BOY’s set on the main stage, there was many a great moment.

Just last year genre-hopping sensation RAT BOY was performing in the small yet intimate Market Stage at Truck Festival 2015 but a year later he and his group have elevated to the Main Stage, symbolising that Truck Festival is the type of event that operates at both ends of the spectrum in terms of the notoriety of the music it provides. A host of lesser known musicians like Eliza and the Bear, We Are The Oceans and Kaldera gave their everything performing on smaller stages, being accompanied by headliners The Manic Street Preachers, Kodaline, Everything Everything and Catfish and the Bottlemen. It is worth noting that despite not being a fan of the latter, I thought they were audibly and aesthetically excellent on the Friday night – probably the musical highlight of the entire festival.

Non-musical highlights came in the form of the annual Truck Festival paint party, an event which essentially enveloped the themes of the festival (drunkenness, dehydration and downright fun) as well as the after-hours parties in the Market Stage with Big Narstie or the silent disco in The Nest.

Fundamentally, at just £86 a ticket, Truck Festival (albeit relatively small) is pure enjoyment. The music may be too indie for some – it’s not Wireless or Boomtown – but it doesn’t need nor try to be. It’s simply a festival which gets so much right and so little wrong, a festival I am developing a genuine affection for. Stumbling back from the port-a-loo on the Sunday afternoon I remember looking out at the sun soaked campsite, music in the background, my friends encircled by our tents and I thought, five Stellas down, ‘it doesn’t get much better than this’.

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lossoms self-titled debut album jumps onto the indie bandwagon and pulls it off.

With riffs similar to that of Tame Impala and an obvious comparison to the profoundly popular The 1975, the Stockport lads have been able to harness a sound that will, and has already, proved popular with a young crowd.

The synth and guitar melodies used throughout the album are brilliantly captivating, as are lead singer Tom Ogden’s lyrics and big choruses. The album’s rise to number 1 has already created such a buzz that it has confirmed that the band has an eye – or rather an ear – for catchy tunes.

However there is far more to Blossoms than catchy pop tunes and it would be unfair to simply write them off as just another indie pop band. Many of their songs draw comparison to

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The undeniable resemblance to the dance vibe of New Order in ‘ Texia’ and the very Smiths like ‘Blown Rose’ are examples where the band expand on the synth hook and funk style of ‘Charlemagne’ and begin to widen their musical horizons, whilst ‘My Favourite Room’ is a track Noel Gallagher would probably have been proud of writing.

As good as they are, the synth pop tunes early in the album suggest that the music of Blossoms may not vary much from bands who have already had chart success with a similar style. However, as the album progresses, you can hear the progression in the songs that leaves you feeling like you have listened to a fantastic modern rock album.

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few months ago we found out that Britain will be ending its rocky relationship with the EU. The anticipated vote ended in a 51.9% win to leave the bloc. Remain voters were outraged by this result because the media predicted it would be an easy victory, until the results started pouring in. 73% of young people voted remain resulting in a sense of betrayal from older voters when 60% of Over-65s voted Brexit. I have no problem with voters that wanted to leave because we live in a democracy. I’m glad we are in a country where our vote matters and we can decide our future. Remain voters will have to grin and bear it.

However, it was the broken promises campaigners gave which made me shake my head in disapproval. The Brexit campaign was filled with false allegations including the famous “We can save 350 million to spend on the NHS every week”, the phrase that Nigel Farage clearly denied on live television as soon as the results came in. Even though it was boldly stated on their campaign bus which drove all around the country.

I know that the stronger ‘In’ campaign was not as good as gold either, but the facts about the EU are real statistics and our EU membership has been analysed

by experts for the 23 years, so being in the bloc couldn’t have been that bad.

Both sides used scaremongering and fear to help sway the public to pick a side.

For me, the worst part of the referendum was the lack of information available so that voters could have made more of an informed decision on their futures.

Similar to the general election, there was still a huge chunk of people (27.8%) that didn’t vote. It is estimated that only 36% of young people went out and scribbled on their poll cards. Our generation doesn’t seem to be bothered about politics when it will affect our futures the most. When I asked people why they didn’t vote they said it wouldn’t count. If

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it was a general election, then maybe it wouldn’t but this was a yes or no vote.

Every vote mattered.

The aftermath of the referendum revealed political chaos and the media went into a frenzy over the events that happened in the first few weeks after the vote. David Cameron resigned as Prime Minister, Nigel Farage stepped down as UKIP leader and the backstabbing race to become the new Prime Minister all happened hastily. After being a prominent character in the leave campaign, Boris Johnson decided not to participate in the race to become the next leader with Michael Gove’s delight.

Now we welcome Theresa May as our Prime Minister after being the only one not to quit the tournament.

Bloody Brexit

The pound has fallen to its lowest level in 30 years and according to the Office of National Statistics; inflation is rising in the wake of the Brexit vote, going up to 0.6% in July. Did someone say we would be better off economically out of the EU? It’s a rocky start for a country that was told it would save money when we leave the EU. The 23rd of June marks one of Britain’s most controversial moments in politics history. We have less than two years until Brexit becomes a reality and in this crucial period I wonder if we are going to have a strong government that will make a “better” Britain. I feel sorry for Theresa May because she is left to pick up the pieces and is in for a long two years sorting out the divorce papers for the UK and EU’s difficult marriage.

I’m not convinced that Brexit was the best option for the UK and neither does most of Scotland, after threatening to have another referendum themselves.

The UK wasn’t in the union 23 years ago, but we are living in a different world than we were then. Britain is taking its first baby steps into a new future where it will either fall down or keep on moving forward. We will have to watch it unfold.

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Should you be getting in a sweat about your student loan debt??

The majority of students at university are in a bubble, isolated from the real world. The invisible money that gets handed to us feels like Christmas has come early. But unfortunately, a student loan is real money and there will be repayments, even if it is a minimal amount. The reality is that all current students will owe tens of thousands by the end of their studies. The question is, should you worry about it?

New research has found that students who have financial difficulties and worry about their student loan, have a higher chance of suffering from alcohol dependency and depression. The students graduating this year are now being diagnosed with a massive financial hangover and wake-up call as they are left with a debt considerably higher than lucky graduates in previous years, who paid £3,000 for their annual tuition - a third of what it is now.

No doubt the price will increase further in time, with politicians already discussing it. Scotland’s universities remain free for their home and EU students, but anyone else from the UK would have to pay the full amount. It seems that if you’re from England, there’s no escape from these high prices.

For some, the idea of student debt and having so much money coming out of their wages long after graduation was enough to stop them from even going on to higher education. However, those that chose to pursue their education have safeguards in place to ensure the debt won’t haunt you forever. Student loans are different from most other types of borrowing because you don’t need to worry about repaying them until you earn over a set amount, which is currently £16,910. Those on a lower income or unemployed students (after their studies have finished) won’t have repayments as an immediate worry. It is when you start earning over that threshold that the payments are automatically taken out of your bank at a monthly average of £75. At this point you will be earning a decent wage, and likely to be in a strong position to make the repayments, this is why a student loan is classified as a ‘good debt’. Some parents fret so much about their children’s university fees that they spend all of their savings to pay for it upfront. Despite saving them from worry and debt, they could be throwing away a big sum of money. Remember, regardless of what you still owe, repayments stop after 30 years, so it’s unlikely that you will ever pay the full amount initially borrowed anyway. So don’t make any major decisions without doing research for what will suit you best.

At the end of the day, you’re getting an education and if you’re lucky you will also be receiving grants and loans to help with your everyday living. Debt is not something you should be concerned about right now. You should just take this opportunity to have the time of your life but do spend wisely. Try to make your available funds last you between payments and spend sensibly each month so you have some savings when you graduate. I would also say that it’s fine to treat yourself too, but all in moderation.

Although the anxiety over student loans is understandable, remember that debt is very common in modern life and not always a bad thing. Whilst getting a student loan is the only way that the majority of people can afford higher education, it is important to think about what you want to do with your future before committing to anything. In my opinion, the career you will get after studying and the overall university experience is worth the debt that you might never have to pay!

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any of you may wonder if this the most influential time of university regarding making friends and getting a feel for the new lifestyle. Your first couple of weeks at university will be both exciting and daunting. For those of you living in halls this year, you will have already met so many people and hopefully bonds and friendships have already started to blossom – but if they haven’t, trust me, it is no big deal!

Everyone I met during fresher’s – save for one guy who became my housemate the following year – I am in no contact with at all… and I am now in my third year.

You will literally meet so many people that it doesn’t matter if you don’t yet feel completely settled.

Also, keep in mind that I was not in halls so I would not have met as many people as some of you.

Now, this does not mean you won’t have the time of your life. Even if the people you meet don’t end up being your longterm friends, still have fun with it!

You should use this opportunity to go out as much as you can and get out of your comfort zone a little.

Talk to as many people as possible because you’re all in the same boat after all. Right now, your course hasn’t begun and remember – your grade this year does not even count, so you can

get away with going a little crazy.

If you are not one who likes clubbing or partying you can still have fun and find a ton of people who share your interests.

Here are a few tips...

Don’t worry if you haven’t formed many friendships yet!

If you look around and it seems like everyone have made their BFFs, don’t be fooled, they haven’t! Everyone feels the same way as you. It’s just about not taking things too seriously and loosening up. I wasn’t settled with who I was really friends with until a couple months in – until then I was just getting to know people, going out and socialising. The people you live with will be a starting point.

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You’ve moved out of your home for the first time in your life (I assume), so it is so important that you are comfortable where you’re staying. Spend time decorating your room to make feel like home, you will spend a lot of time in there and there will be moments where you will feel lonely or stressed. Get to know your housemates as you are all in the same boat and you will be spending lots of time with them. The best advice I can give is, if you aren’t happy where you’re living because of the atmosphere or the people – just move! There is so much housing, you can easily swap - use Facebook pages and talk to people. Many people drop out of in the first couple of months as well, so there will be a lot of opening spaces in halls so makes queries about moving. You are not trapped.

Join clubs and societies Clubs and societies are a great way to meet people and spend your time. If you love an activity or sport it will be especially good.

Use the Fresher’s Fair to get a feel of what they’re all about and sign up to as many clubs and societies as you want. But don’t worry if you don’t manage to sign up or find the one you wanted on the day because you can join them at any time! From football to writing, rugby to Harry Potter. They have plenty of socials, so you’ll have loads of things to do and opportunities to meet people. I met one of my current housemates out on a social for the Skydiver’s society.

Funny thing is, we later found out we were in the same course… and in the same seminar group!

Enjoy your course and socialise The people on your course will be the ones you spend the majority of your years in university with.

You will have coursework, team tasks and exams. You should make sure you get to know the

people on your course and make friends with them too. My best friend at university is a course mate (and now also a housemate) and it is excellent having someone on your course as a close friend because you can help each other with work. It always sucks when your friend has a 9am start the next morning, when you have nothing on and want to go out! I did not meet her until October in my first year though, so you should not feel pressured to meet everyone on your course really quickly because let's face it – there are just too many people.

And lastly… be patient!

You may have to drift between groups but if fresher’s week proves to be difficult for you, don’t worry. Fresher’s week is the time for you to join clubs, societies and meet people but I do not think it is not the most influential time of your first year, so do not feel pressured about it. You will meet people throughout the years and your course will allow you to meet more people on there as well.

Enjoy being a fresher and spread your wings. Your journey has only just begun.

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Alcohol and drugs can be a big part of the typical university experience.

But if you’re a sober student, don’t worry as you’re not alone…

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During my first year at university I faced serious peer pressure to do things that I didn’t want to do. As a non-drinker, nightlife is a completely different experience for me. Fresher’s week in particular wasn’t an easy ride with suggestions left right and centre urging me to “give it a try” and “don’t be boring”.

The persistent comments started to annoy me. It made me wonder why these people I had just met wanted to change me so badly, despite frequent reassurance on my part about how I am completely and utterly fine the way I am.

Not drinking isn’t an active choice for me as I suffer from anxiety, but it hasn’t held me back nor should it anyone else. In fact, I have had some of the best nights being stone cold sober. Also, being sober while your friends are completely smashed has its benefits. Sometimes you have to be the mum and hold their hair back, take them home or even put them to bed when they’ve had too many vodka shots. But being sober saves you a tonne of money and you wake up hangover free. The best part is that you remember every single thing that happened that night and can remind your mates the next morning.

University is well known for trying new things, doing what you normally wouldn’t and it’s the place to find who you truly are. This comes with the burden from others to do various things outside of your comfort zone. And, as easy as it seems to say no, until you find yourself in that position it is difficult to comprehend. Pressures range from alcohol, smoking and even drugs, all of which do not appeal to me at all. I’ve been offered my fair share of drugs but watching people react to them is enough to put me off for life! I’ve learnt that no

one can make you do something you are uncomfortable with and that the best way to cope if a situation arose is to remove yourself from the situation. Literally just walk away.

Although peer pressure is often regarded as negative, believe it or not it can be a positive influence and a tool to challenge or motivate you to do your best. Those that push you to work hard and achieve your goals are the ones worth sticking around. It’s a hard lesson to learn but negative peer pressure will prove who your real friends are.

University is such an isolation from the real world.

Living in a hub of purely students where actions don’t always have consequences, potentially unacceptable incidents go unnoticed and malicious behaviour is mistaken for “lad culture”. It may seem petty to fight back so hard, but if you don’t, no one will learn that pressuring people and seemingly providing only one option is simply wrong. An imaginary safety net is often cast around university life in terms of acceptable behaviour, but being young is not an excuse to behave in such a way.

Unfortunately, negative peer pressure does exist at university but it is the experience you make of it and if you stand by what you believe in no matter what the ridicule, it will define you as a person. In the process you will find the people you want to keep around, those that never pressured you to do something you didn’t want to do. Most importantly remain in your original frame of mind and enjoy yourself. Letting go of some insecurities here and there won’t do any harm! For help or guidance with peer pressure contact SUBU advice: subuadvice@bournemouth.ac.uk

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SUMMER GOLF ROUND UP The Open – Royal Troon, Scotland

The PGA Tour – Baltusrol, New Jersey

This year’s Open Championship saw a two horse race at the top of the leaderboard from the 1st hole on Thursday all the way until the 18th on Sunday between two of the sport’s greatest players with Sweden’s Henrik Stenson and America’s Phil Mickelson dominating the field.

Stenson had the opportunity to win his first ever major whilst Mickelson had the chance to become Golf’s oldest major winner at the age of 46. Both competitors played fine shots throughout, keeping the crowd’s gaze fixed on the leaderboard update.

40-year-old Stenson finished with a giant 20 under par, battling his way to the Open victory with a breathtaking finale on the final round of the championship.

With four holes to go and under immense pressure from veteran Mickelson, the Swede raised his game and birdied three of the last four holes to lift the Claret Jug and earning a maiden major victory.

Runner-up Phil Mickelson finished the championship 17 under par, three shots behind Stenson, yet a staggering eleven shots ahead of third place, John Bradley (J.B.) Holmes.

The final major of the year saw yet another first time major winner In America’s Jimmy Walker.

The PGA Championship made for thrilling viewing with some of the greatest golf players on show.

Walker, who had never won a major going into the championship, surprised many with his calmness and consistency throughout the four rounds of golf. He faced tough opposition from world number one and defending PGA champion Jason Day, who gave Walker heavy competition on the final round on Sunday.

Day pulled out a sensational eagle to end his tournament outing and pile the pressure on Walker could not drop a shot on the final green.

Walker, like the entire weekend, stayed calm and stroked the ball home for par and to lift the trophy with a final score of 14 under par – just one stroke better than Day. The favourite going into the championship was 2016’s US Open winner, Dustin Johnson, who had a disastrous first round at Baltusrol and did not make the cut after two rounds of golf.

Fan favourite Rory Mcilroy also had a championship to forget after being eliminated after just two rounds.

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SEASON PREVIEW: AFC BOURNEMOUTH The rise of AFC Bournemouth reached new heights last season as the club secured their Premier League status for a second season. The task at hand now for Eddie Howeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side is to repeat that achievement under the cloud of second season syndrome and the prospect of a much stronger Premier League.

Despite a terrible run of injuries at the start of last season which saw new signings Max Gradel and Tyrone Mings, and lead marksman Callum Wilson sidelined for the majority of the campaign, AFC Bournemouth rallied through the winter and broke the key 40 point mark in early April with a win at Aston Villa.

The first target for the Cherries this season will be to reach that tally again and as soon as possible. To achieve this Howe has been very active throughout the summer transfer window with several marquee signings as well as departures of former mainstays in the side.

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Coming through the door at Dean Court there is an air of youth, a point Howe has highlighted in press conferences. Midfielders Lewis Cook, 19, and Emerson Hyndman, 20, join from Championship sides Leeds United and Fulham respectively.

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H Jordan Ibe has made the switch from Liverpool for a £15m fee and represents the club’s biggest investment ever made in a player.

Fellow Liverpool player Brad Smith has followed Ibe to the Cherries and bolsters Howe’s defensive options. A further defensive recruit comes in the form of Marc Wilson from Stoke. Bournemouth’s remaining business included the signing of Frenchman Lys Mousset and loan signing Nathan Ake from Chelsea.

The season sees a new skipper leading the Cherries out with Tommy Elphick departing for Aston Villa. Elphick left the club in high regard having captained the promotion from League One and the title winning Championship side. After taking the armband for large parts of last season, Simon Francis will attempt to fill Elphick’s boots in a permanent capacity. The other sale of note was of Matt Ritchie to Newcastle for a fee in the region of £12m.

Howe was keen to get his business done early and this should serve the Cherries well as the squad has been able to build throughout

pre-season. It is set to be a tough season for the team as a star-studded line-up of managers makes this year’s Premier League look like one of the toughest ever.

Nevertheless, after the experience of survival last season and some astute business in the transfer window, Bournemouth should secure safety with games to spare and look to push towards mid-table.

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England at every age group from under-16 through to under-19 and will be hoping to develop further in the Premier League.

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NERVE’S REVIEW ON THE RIO OLyMPICS: A NOT SO GOLDEN FORTNIGHT Editor’s note: At the time of this magazine going to print, the Rio Olympics are still happening. However, we feel that the Olympics is too large an event to ignore, and that more than enough has happened over the past eleven days to look back on.

After all the problems that preceded the 2016 Rio Olympics – stories that facilities wouldn’t be finished, accusations of widespread doping in Russian athletes – many were anxious about the Games before a starting gun have even been fired.

However, although the diving pool may have looked like it had been hijacked by a certain betting firm for a publicity stunt and the weather might not have been as fitting for Rio de Janeiro as the International Olympic Committee would have liked, once the action started many of the perceived problems were forgotten.

However, it would be a fallacy to call this a ‘great’ games. Instead, the 2016 Rio Olympics has been a series of wonderful individual moments encompassed in a mediocre event.

There have been some truly brilliant moments, many of which were performed by Team GB athletes .

We’ve seen Usain Bolt win the 100m for a third time and become a meme in the process; we’ve seen Wayde van Niekerk’s blitz Michael Johnson’s 400m world record; we’ve seen Michael Phelps obliterate a record that was set in Ancient Greece and become the most decorated Olympian of all-time.

Maybe it’s the poor attendance; maybe it’s the lack of success by home athletes. In London and Beijing, the number of home athletes competing for medals meant there was a considerably better atmosphere at many events – it’s no coincidence that the men’s football, an event Brazil are widely tipped to win, has seen some of the best crowds and, therefore, best atmospheres.

However, there have been some success stories to come out of the Rio Olympics.

The golf event, won by Team GB’s Justin Rose, was an event marred by problems before the Games began, with several high profile golfers pulling out. However, the crowds present on the final day show that golf certainly has a future beyond Tokyo 2020. Additionally, the Rugby Sevens was a surprise hit with spectators, in both the men’s and women’s disciplines.

Even so, the self-proclaimed ‘greatest show on earth’ hasn’t quite lived up to its billing in Rio de Janeiro.

Let’s hope for another Games to rival Beijing and London in Tokyo.

Yet, whilst these were all enthralling to watch, it still feels as though these Games have been underwhelming.

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With eight manager changes and club record transfer fee’s being smashed across the table, the new Premier League season is shaping up to one of the most compelling to date.

be seen by some as bitter sweet; new manager Jose Mourinho has spent upwards of £150million in the summer transfer window, and with it, a severe demand for success from supporters.

Manchester City managed to appoint new head coach Pep Guardiola before the end of last season as the club seek to secure long term success and a distinct brand of football.

The former Barcelona manager, who won 13 titles in the Catalan city, has already made clear his ruthless intentions, favouring Willy Cabellero over Joe Hart between the sticks for City’s first two competitive fixtures.

Zlatan Ibrahmovic is dangerous. The globetrotting striker personifies the Manchester United identity of old, and there is an instant affection built between player and club that could prove devastating to opposing sides. United may have just secured their modern day Eric Cantona…

The Citizen’s are for many the strongest team going for the title this year, and not unlike recent years, a successful title challenge may depend on the fitness of Sergio Aguero who is reaching peak productivity.

Leicester City will seek to defend their Premier League title but will miss the security of N’Golo Kante.

The Foxes have been aggressive in the transfer window, but Champions League football will force Claudio Ranieri to revive the ‘Tinkerman’ mentality in order to avoid over-exertion.

A Premier League crown for Man- Last year Leicester regularly fielded chester United this term could an unchanged first 11 in the Premier League and it will be

interesting to see whether the quality in depth can prevail in what is most certainly the toughest season in the club’s history.

Antonio Conte will take the reigns at Stamford Bridge and he too will look to challenge for the title. We may see a Chelsea not dissimilar to the ilk of Mourinho’s title winning side in 2014/15. There are top players in the side who need a slight nudge in the right direction and Conte is beyond capable of filling in the cracks to provide the remedy to a host of underachievers.

At the other end, last year’s second tier champions Burnley are yet to make a signing this summer. Lack in depth could prove calamitous for a side that have failed to follow up promotion to the Premier League with anything other than direct relegation.

Middlesbrough could be the ones to watch. Aitor Karanka has seen a summer spending frenzy bring in the likes of Alvaro Negredo and Victor Valdes and the Riverside will be an indurate place to play if ‘Boro can merger their impressive resilience they showed last term.

PREDICTIONS: Top Four Chelsea will benefit from the midweek rest and will nick the title from a strong United side.

1. Chelsea 2. Manchester United 3. Manchester City 4. Arsenal

BOTTOM THREE Long time coming for Swansea Bournemouth and Burnley will run out of gas.

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SPORT GYM AND MEMBERSHIPS SportBU memberships are designed for you to make the most of the facilities and services that the centre has to offer. With the gym being recently refurbished with brand new Precor equipment and a recent addition of a 3G Astroturf Arena, there’s never been a better time to have SportBU membership and to take advantage of what we have to offer.

With SportBU offering more than just state of the art gym equipment, by having a membership with us you also get: Gym access, any time that suits you / Access to up-to 50 Fitness classes a week / Free Pay & Play sports classes every Tuesdays / Detailed induction with our qualified Personal Trainers as well as Free 1-2-1 sessions. We have a wide range of memberships and fitness services to help you achieve your fitness goals on your way to a healthy, more active lifestyle. Visit the website for details of prices and memberships – there’s something for everyone.

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Campus Sport is SportBU’s range of activities that are available to all BU and AUB students. The aim is to offer sporting activity for everyone, whether it be allowing someone to play a sport they already love or giving them the opportunity to try something new. With no skill or fitness requirements and most activities are based at the BU Talbot campus, using our state of the art facilities. Activities range from drop-in basketball and table tennis sessions to courses in Jiu Jitsu, surfing, canoeing and kayaking. We also run clubs for sports as badminton, if you fancy something a bit more social, and a run leagues in team sports including five and eleven a side football. With over 40 different ways to enjoy over 25 activities, Campus Sport will have something for you.

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Sport BU’s pay as you play sessions are the best way for many people to keep active. Enjoy your favourite activity without financial or training commitments.

Sessions cost just £2.50 per person, and are free to SportBU members on Tuesdays.

Benefits of Pay & Play: • Drop in sessions for a variety of sports • Suitable for all fitness and ability levels • All equipment provided • Free for members on Tuesdays Our Campus Pay & Play sessions are open to everyone, suitable for all fitness levels, require no previous experience and they are a great way to learn a new skill.

There’s no need to book - just visit SportBU Reception when your desired session is running and off you go!

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SportBU Reception, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB Tel: +44 (0)1202 965012 Email: sportBU@bournemouth.ac.uk www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportBU Written by: Jonathan Coles / Content by Sport BU Designed by: Rebecca Miller Images source: Google nerve

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PERFORMANCE SPORTS AT BU

If you want to put your talent to the test and represent BU in competition, then we want to hear from you.

Our Performance Sport programme is for all students who want to represent BU within the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) competitions. It gives you the chance to excel and develop your skills in your chosen sport, welcoming you into a vibrant community of committed athletes who share your aims and ambitions.

We currently compete in 19 team sports, with a total of 50 teams - with more sports represented on an individual basis. The Performance Sport programme is supported by partnerships with local professional and semi-professional clubs, giving you the chance to compete at high-quality facilities as well as in local and national league competitions.

Each team has a Level 2 (or higher) coach for weekly or twice weekly sport specific training with additional access to fitness and physical development training.

All performance teams, associate teams and individual athletes are supported and led by the Sport Development Unit in SportBU. Performance sport matches take place on Wednesday afternoons with individual sports running at various times throughout the year.

Our main team sports venue is Bournemouth Sports Club along with our facilities on Talbot Campus. To be selected for a performance team student athletes are required to attend trials – these are held by each team during arrivals week and again in January. For dates and times of Trials please visit the website.

At the end of a hard – and hopefully successful - year’s competition, we celebrate your commitment, effort and achievements at our hugely popular Sports Ball, a black tie event that no student athlete wants to miss.

Written by: Jonathan Coles / Content by Sport BU Designed by: Rebecca Miller

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SPORT There are 19 team sports and numerous individual disciplines to choose from: • American Football • Athletics • Badminton • Basketball • Beach Volleyball • Cricket • Football • Futsal • Golf • Hockey

• Lacrosse • Netball • Rugby • Squash • Swimming • Table Tennis • Tennis • Ultimate Frisbee • Volleyball

SCHOLARSHIPS

SportBU is proud and passionate in supporting the development of High Performance Athletes along their chosen sporting career whilst maintaining a very strong work ethic towards their academic career. We create a personal supportive program to ensure the wellbeing is the main factor to any discussion or program engagement. We help with transitions and give advice and support to combine the academic & sporting landscapes so they can continue maintaining success in both and help grow/develop the athlete.

CONTACT

Ask one of our team members at SportBU reception about how to join any of our programmes, activities or memberships.

SportBU Reception, Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB Tel: +44 (0)1202 965012 Email: sportBU@bournemouth.ac.uk www.bournemouth.ac.uk/sportBU

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SPORT Team GB Olympic round up

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riting on the second Friday of Rio, Team GB have collected 56 medals in total, 22 of which are gold, ranking the Britsh Isles second in the overall country medal table.

With Mo Farah in contention for a second 5000m gold, and Netherlands awaiting GB in the women’s hockey final, Rio has already proved an incredibly successful competition for British Sport, following up the London efforts in spectacular fashion.

Brazil/UK time difference has made it difficult for the British public to follow some of the Olympic’s most prestige events, which has wielded a peculiar anti-climatic vibe to some of our Olympian’s greatest achievements.

Mo Farah became the first British athlete to win three Olympic gold’s on the track after retaining his 10,000m title. Farah overcame an obstacle that no practice can prepare for, tripped by American training partner Galen Rupp during the 10th lap of the 25-lap, managing to make up the lost time in a gargantuan final lap battle.

A typically calm and professional performance from Andy Murray in the final of the Olympic’s Men’s Single’s event saw the Scotsman take home his second career gold medal, defeating Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro.

Del Potro had not won a major title since victory in the US Open in 2009, but had looked a revitalised man throughout the competition, putting Rafael Nadal and World No. 1 Novak Djokovic to the sword on route to the final.

But it was Murray who delivered when it mattered.

The final hinged on a rollercoaster fourth set which saw seven breaks of serve and an Argentinian fan ejected by soldiers as the drama spilled over into this impressive arena.

“Murray epitomises the success of British sport in recent years.”

Moments later - and with the match seemingly going to a fifth - Murray had his first match points. And as a never-say-die Del Potro netted on the second of those, Murray could barely lift his arms in triumph, who became the first man in history to win the Olympic Men’s Singles’s event twice.

Earlier in the day, Laura Trott and team mates Joanna Rowsell, Katie Archibald and Elinor Barker broke a world record when they won gold in the women’s team pursuit in a time of 4 min, 10.26 secs, defeating the United States. But the real cycling success story was that of Laura Trott’s husband, Jason Kenny.

Murray epitomises the success of British sport in recent years.

Kenny equalled former team-mate and inspiration Sir Chris Hoy on six career gold medals, winning three in the Rio Games – matching the Scot’s feat from Beijing 2008.

Written by: Michael Cox

The Team GB ethos of determination and hard work looks set to ensure that Britain can cement the status of a driving force in the Olympics for years to come.

Illustration by: Raymond Taiwo

But it was not without drama; Kenny’s final Rio race in the Keirin event twice had to be restarted as the riders illegally passed the derny bike as it swung over with two laps remaining.

When the race did finally get under way properly, Kenny – sitting third wheel – showed all of the gas he had exhibited in the sprint and team sprint, surging around the outside of the field on the final bend to create British sporting history.

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Whilst UEFA voted Antoine Griezmann as their player of the tournament, the Athletico Madrid striker comes up short in our awards. Although Griezmann was undoubtedly superb for France, his performance in the final (remember that missed header?) means that we’ve looked elsewhere.

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t play in the final. Yes, he failed to turn up in Portugal’s first two games in France.

But, when it mattered, Real Madrid’s finest stood up to be counted. Two goals against Hungary secured an all-important point and a bullet header against Wales set the Selecao on their way in the semi-finals.

The final may not have included Ronaldo on the pitch, but his antics on the touchline were almost as impressive as his on-field abilities and were only surpassed by Antonio Conte’s ball-kicking tantrums for Italy in terms of emotion. On and off the pitch Ronaldo led from the front, which makes him our winner.

Goal Of The Tournament: Xherdan Shaqiri

As tempting as it is to give the award to Hal Robson-Kanu, it’s impossible to look past Shaqiri’s bicycle kick for Switzerland in their Round of 16 encounter with Poland.

After a poor cross by Stephan Lichtsteiner had only been half-cleared by the Polish defence, Shaqiri turned and recognised that the ball travelling over this shoulder would be within his reach. Launching himself backwards, the winger’s bicycle kick connected with the ball 18 yards out, sending it past Lukas Fabianski and in off the post.

Never mind the technique needed to score such a goal; the audacity and presence of mind Shaqiri showed to attempt the bicycle kick means it’s a worthy winner.

Game Of The Tournament: Wales v Belgium

When Radja Nainggolan scored in the 13th minute to put Belgium in front, the writing looked to be on the wall for Wales. Not a bit of it.

Headers by Ashley Williams and Sam Vokes bookended Hal Robson-Kanu’s magical turn and finish, providing three goals which completed a historic win for Wales.

However, what was more impressive than the result was the way in which Wales played. It would have been easy to be overawed by such an occasion – even more so after they had gone 1-0 down. Instead, Chris Coleman’s team showed the ‘togetherness’ that they had talked about throughout the tournament, eventually making a highly talented Belgian team look bewildered.

Written by: Jonathan Coles Designed by: Rebecca Miller

NERVE MAGAZINE’S EURO 2016 AWARDS

Player Of The Tournament: Cristiano Ronaldo

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WIMBLEDON 2016 IN REVIEW

A look back at the 130th Championships at SW19

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t seems that every time Andy Murray contests a Wimbledon final in an Olympic year, it all ends rather emotionally. The 8th July 2012 was the first time the British public started to warm to Andy Murray, when the Scot tearfully struggled through his post-match speech after his loss to Roger Federer.

However, whilst the tears did flow again in 2016, it was for happier reasons. Andy Murray’s victory over Milos Raonic in the Men’s Singles final gave the Scot his second Wimbledon crown and third Grand Slam title overall. The Scot’s 6-4 7-6 7-6 victory over the Canadian Raonic was testament to his skills as a returner and confirmed Murray’s status as the best tennis player in the world bar one.

It would be easy to lament Murray’s luck at being around in an era which

Also includes Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, but you can also take another view of the situation.

The fact that Murray has succeeded in this era adds more credence to his achievements, and makes them all the more special.

Murray’s success in the Men’s Singles crowned a superb tournament for British tennis, with winners in five events: Heather Watson in the Mixed Doubles; Gordon Reid in the Wheelchair Men’s Singles; Reid and Alfie Hewitt in the Wheelchair Men’s Doubles and Jordanne Whiley in the Wheelchair Women’s Doubles.

In the Women’s Singles, Serena Williams defeated Angelique Kerber to win her 22nd Grand Slam title and move one step closer to overhauling Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24. William’s 7-5 6-3 victory reflects unfairly on Kerber, who came a lot closer to capping a magnificent

Tournament with a win than the score line might suggest.

Although already viewed by many as the greatest female tennis player in history, there are still some critics who feel that Williams needs to beat Court’s record to assert her position.

In any case, and whatever your view, it is impossible not to marvel at William’s record and longevity – she first became world number one in July 2002 and won her first Grand Slam in 1999.

As the tennis tour moves on to the US Open, many will be looking to see if Andy Murray can usurp Novak Djokovic and become the world number one.

However, if you turn on the TV and see if him crying, don’t worry – he might be the best tennis player in the world.

Written by: Jonathon Coles // Designed by: Anthony Thomas// Photos sourced: Unsplash.com

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Having won ‘Club of the Year’ in 2013/14, if you are an adrenaline junkie and love the feeling of the wind in your hair, the new committee are already planning jumps for the forthcoming year for you to take part in.

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VINTAGE FAIR Winner of ‘Best Vintage Fair’ Lou Lou’s returns to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre with the best from the last century. With over 40 stalls of vintage fashion, home ware and nick nacks, you can watch live performances on stage, get pampered in their vintage beauty salon, or treat yourself to afternoon tea - vintage style.

Date: Sunday 23rd October Where: Pavilion, Bournemouth Time: 10.00 – 16.00 Ticket: £2 entry

Over 50 DJ’s and artists performing in 6 different venues, you do not want to miss out on the Halloween special Block Party. 3000 monsters descend, with a haunted silent disco and 10 hours of the best cutting edge sounds and art at Bournemouth's best metropolitan electronic music festival.

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Bournemouth’s Art by the Sea Festival is back! This October, the festival will be bringing intriguing, spectacular and (sometimes) down-right curious arts experiences to our seaside town. A rich mix of the best regional, national and international arts will also be showcased. From dance, film theatre, performance, visual arts, spoken word, literature and music, a brilliant collection of talent.

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