T'HUD Mag #20

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How Not To Die At University // Ugly Soup For The Soul // Political Prezzies // Tampon Tax Yorkshire Ground Guide // Student Street Style // Gig Guide // Football Facts // Music Round Up + More! #20

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Hey guys!

Wow – what a cliché it is to say but I can’t believe it’s nearly 2016 already.

The end of the year is always a good time to think over the past 12 months; what went well, what maybe didn’t go so well, and what we can learn from it going into the next calendar year.

Personally I think 2015 has been one of the best years ever, but I know a lot of people will highly disagree with me. Just remember – tomorrow’s a new day, December’s a new month, and 2016 is a brand new year.

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This issue is our first full issue of the year and we’re rather made up with it here at T’HUD. It’s packed with style, sports, news, advice, entertainment and fun, and we hope you like it as much as we do. Look out for the next one, coming in the new year!

If you have any feedback make sure you tweet us @THUDMag and let us know what you think – maybe you could even contribute your idea to our next issue!

Thanks for reading and we hope you like it,

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Produced by these lovely people

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Amy Marsden – Editor Sam Dickinson – Head Designer Sub Editors; Daniel Stevens, Claire Walker, Paige Lambie, Liam Sephton Contributors; Aaron Haviland, Georgia Howard, Samii Wilson, Lucy Clarke, Georgina Wall, Georgia Arundell, Emily Davina, Tom Bithell, Sarah Longshaw, Emily Wilson, Emma Strowger, Craig Bratt, Chris Green

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Artwork; Charlotte Clarke, Silvana Trevale, Samantha Fearns, Frederick Coulton, Lauren Simpson, Jake Hately, Emma Strowger

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T’HUD LIFE 06 08 10 12

How Not to Die at Univeristy Dear Georgia...

Catching Up with Society of the Year Ugly Soup for the Soul

NEWS & FEATURES 14 16 18

Political Prezzies Uni Matters Diamonds, Pearls ...and Tampons?

ENTERTAINMENT 20 22 23 24

Music Round Up The Lawrence Batley Theatre Gig Guide Top Five Books

STYLE & BEAUTY 26 29 30

Student Street Style Back to School Interview with a Fashion Student

SPORTS 32 33 34 36

Huddersfield RUFC Beaten in Manchester Football’s Decline in Yorkshire: Is it Time to Face Reality?

Ground Guide - Where to Watch Sport in West Yorkshire Frisbee: The Ultimate Sport

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HOW NOT TO DIE AT UNIVERISTY

By Aaron Havilland University is many things. It’s the halfway house before reaching the real world of tax and mortgages and all those ugly grown up-y things but, most importantly, it’s a fresh start. You’ve spent years of your life perfecting your reputation at school and suddenly no one cares whether you used to be Miss Popular or Mr Shits-Himself-in-the-Changing-Rooms. University is a time for new chapters, clean slates and a host of other clichés I forgot to mention. So, in amongst all that drunkenness, studying and drunken studying, it’s worth taking note of these six important tips. Why only six? Because I couldn’t think of any more. Sue me.

1. BE MONEY CONSCIOUS This one’s a given. If I had a pound for every time someone told me they’d spent their entire student loan in the first few weeks, I’d have, like, at least £5. Budgeting is a must when you’re relying on student finance, so be smart about how you spend your money and don’t use your card on a night out!

2. LEARN HOW TO COOK I repeat. Learn. How. To. Cook. I’m not asking for Michelin Star quality but a little effort never hurt anybody. Yes, Domino’s is 24 hours and their garlic and herb dip is marriage material but you can’t always rely on fast food. Your parents won’t be impressed to find out that after three years the only meal you made was baked beans on toast and a bowl of cereal. Not only is cooking for yourself considerably cheaper, it can also be quite fun.

All in all, it doesn’t hurt to sharpen your skills in the kitchen!

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3. PHONE HOME OCCASIONALLY Let’s face it. You’re an idiot when it comes to anything other than your own subject. Sure, you can write an essay about Henry VIII or recite the entire periodic table from memory – but can you boil an egg? My guess is probably not. So don’t be afraid to pick up the phone and beg your parents for last minute survival advice. After all, they’re basically older, wiser versions of you. Plus, they’ll appreciate the call, even if it is just to ask how to use a washing machine.

4. BE OPEN MINDED We often become so comfortable with our lives that we’re scared to make any changes or try new things. That doesn’t mean you should jump at the next chance to skydive whilst drunk or swim with great whites but you get the idea. You shouldn’t be afraid to come out of your shell a little bit - and what better time to do it than at university? Join a society.

Seize new opportunities. Do something you wouldn’t normally do (as long as it’s legal and isn’t going to wake me up at 3am.)

6. BE SAFE At the end of the day, it’s easy to forget to be careful, especially when you’re a fresher. For most of you, the longest time you will have spent away from home was on that geography trip in year 9, so it’s expected for some people to go a bit wild. It gets into your head. No parents.

No designated bedtime. No one to remind you to put clothes on in the morning. There’s no question that university is about much more than the piece of paper they hand to you at the end of your degree – it’s also about having a good time and gaining new experiences. Just remember to be safe at the same time. And don’t die. It can really ruin your day.

5. DON’T BE AFRAID TO MAKE MISTAKES Though we all strive to be perfect, it’s often our mistakes that make the biggest impressions on who we are. I’m not saying be careless about your choices but rather learn from them in order to make sure they don’t happen again. So what if you got a third in your last assignment?

Don’t kill yourself over it. No matter how bad things seem, there will always be another chance for you to prove yourself.

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CALM

DEAR GEORGIA...

We know life can be tough sometimes and it can be hard to know who to talk to. So we’ve enlisted the help of our Agony Aunt to give you her best advice. Read on to solve your troubles.

By Georgia Howard

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My boyfriend and I have been together for a few months now. He was really nice in the beginning but recently he has started pressuring me for sex. If ever I say no, he gets really angryand I always end up giving in to him. I know this isn’t a healthy relationship but I don’t know what to do about it.

IT’S OK TO FEEL A SENSE OF LOSS

First of all, it’s YOUR body and you should never be pressured into something that you don’t wish to do, especially things of a sexual nature.

Being pressured as you stated is not a healthy relationship and could lead to bigger problems in the future. My best advice for a situation like this would be to end the relationship you deserve to be happy, and your boyfriend sounds like he might be dangerously manipulative. Dump him!

Me and my boyfriend split up because long distance was hard. We are 6 hours apart. It was a mutual decision and I think that it was for the best but I’m finding it really hard to get over him. How do I move on?

Long distance relationships are difficult as being away from someone isn’t an easy thing to do. It is completely okay to sometimes feel a sense of loss after a relationship and allowing yourself to feel this will enable you to be able to move on in your life.

My best advice for moving on from a past relationship is to surround yourself with friends as friends are always there in times like this – they’ll cheer you up and help you to move on!

“I KNOW THIS ISN’T HEALTHY BUT...”

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STORM “

I think I am demisexual. Should I tell my friends and family or just leave it be?

I CAN’T BRING MYSELF TO TALK TO PEOPLE

Demisexual: a person who does not experience sexual attraction unless they form a strong emotional connection with someone.

Your sexuality does not define who you are, despite the fact it is a part of you. If you would feel more comfortable living by having them know your sexuality then tell them as trying to pretend to be something you’re not can distort reality and make it hard for you to be happy!

If you feel they would treat you differently, it’s woth asking... do they really have your best interests at heart?

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AFTER THE

From the moment I get up in the morning I am glued to my computer screen all day except for when I go to class. I don’t socialise with anyone that isn’t online, and I feel like I’m missing out on the real ‘Uni-life’. I can’t bring myself to talk to people.

“YOUR SEXUALITY DOES NOT DEFINE YOU”

To limit your time on the computer I suggest making a chart, giving you times that you’re allowed on the internet and developing a routine so you aren’t always on it.

Talking to people can be a very daunting task and my advice would be that when you find yourself in a social situation, before any words come out of your mouth, prepare what you wish to say and take a deep breath. This will relax you and help you socialize in person. Good luck!

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CATCHING UP WITH SOCIETY OF THE YEAR All societies probably have something to be proud of, or at least take away from last year, but what’s it like to co-run a society which won the award for Society of the Year 2015? Vice President Elliot Scholes from the Anime and Asian Media Society tells us all about it.

Interview by Samii Wilson Firstly, how does it feel to take on the role of Vice President after winning Society of the Year?

It’s fun but stressful! You don’t realise, as I was just a member last year, how much the committee does. It can be complicated at times, but it’s worth it for the anime and socials.

What will you do to ensure that you hold the title for this year?

We’re going to be interacting more with other societies and looking into venues and businesses to create a better experience for our members. Recently, we’ve had a joint event with FRAG where we went to Manchester, and we’ve had a Halloween party in the Rock Café. We’ll be hosting a trip to a film festival in Leeds. We’ve also teamed up with T’HUD for a trip to Thought Bubble!

Why do you think your society won last year?

What did you have that other societies didn’t?

I feel that we are just a bit more cohesive and organised than a lot of societies. Winning the award was fully down to the committee last year because the work they put in was huge. I’m trying to follow that on, as I want to make it not just a society, but a friendship group as well.

What’s your favourite thing to watch?

That would be Kids on the Slope. It is a Japanese anime series set in a high school and it’s a bit like a jazz musical sort of programme.

What would you recommend to someone new to anime and manga and wants to get into it?

It depends on personal taste. However anyone can come down to our group meetings, from 6pm-9pm every Wednesday and see what interests them. We also run a Manga Club once a month.

Want to get your society featured on our website or next issue?

Get in touch at editor@t-hud.co.uk

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UGLY SOUP FOR THE SOUL Who doesn’t like eating? I like eating. Eat this. It’s delicious. Especially for when you’ve had an awful day of lectures, you had to sit next to that one person on your course that you just can’t get along with because you turned up to class a minute later than you wanted to and then it starts to rain but you’re already halfway back from university so it’s too late to turn back and you forgot to bring your umbrella (despite writing it on your hand in barely decipherable handwriting, which ironically has already washed off in the rain) and so you have to just accept that you’re going to be a soggy mess by the time you get home then arrive at your house absolutely soaking wet, frozen and in need of a delicious soup to warm/cheer you up. Or maybe you just like soup. Either way, here’s the recipe.

Ingredients:

Directions:

For 2 Servings

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750 ml chicken stock 2 large chicken fillets 1 large carrot sliced ½ cup of peas ½ cup of onion Parsley (to garnish) ¾ Cup of pasta (I prefer tiny pasta like stelline because they look adorable)

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Set the stock to boil and add the chicken fillets.

Cover and leave on low heat for 2 hours.

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When the chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked through, add the carrots and onion and cook for a further 5 minutes.

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Shred the chicken in the pot and stir

thoroughly (being careful not to crush the ingredients).

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Add the peas and pasta and cook for another 2 minutes.

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Written and apologised for by Lucy Clarke

When approaching the 2 hour mark, prepare the pasta in a separate pot. This prevents it from becoming mushy with the stock.

Serve with warm bread and garnish with parsley.

Optional: Explore different variations of the soup by adding vegetables that you prefer!

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POLITICAL PREZZIES What do British politicians want for christmas this year?

Dear Santa,

Dear Santa,

I’ve been a good boy this year, did I mention that the economy is 12.3% bigger than the beginning of the last parliament? I need to make sure to keep saying that, not sure if I say it most of the time or all of the time. Anyway, for Christmas I want nothing to change, no EU referendum, no slowdown in the economy (which I am singlehandedly responsible for!) and please ensure that Jeremy Corbyn continues his dedication to trying to pull of the communist grandad look.

Thank you for answering all of my requests from last year, thanks to you I am now the leader of the Labour party. And the pig thing was genius, thanks for sorting that out.

With this being said, I also would like to ask you not to give anyone else any presents this year, as such handouts will surely destroy the fabric of society and ensure that everyone becomes lazy, non-aspirational layabouts.

Enclosed is a cheque to cover any costs for my gifts, and if you have any time left over, can you get rid of the whole pig thing?

Sincerely Yours, David Cameron MP

However, I have a new problem, it turns out I have done and said some things that are apparently controversial? The new Labour party are soft and all Tory lovers, and so I am requesting you provide me a time machine so I can go back in time and be the leader of the Labour party when they actually stood for something, and you could look and sound like an angry old grandad and still be a serious contender for prime minister.

As for evidence that I’m a good boy, means tested presents are dehumanising and insulting, and therefore such evidence should not need to be provided.

Have yourself a merry Christmas, J.C

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Santa,

Well Hello Mr Clause,

Last year all of the liberal democrats were naughty apparently, or our letters were lost in the mail. Either way you forgot about us didn’t you? If you manage to get this, please ensure that people know who I am. Everyone keeps calling my party “that Clegg party that hates students”.

Hope you’re having a jolly good time up in the North pole. I know it’s cold, but are you moving away and immigrating here? No you aren’t, because you’re a good foreign bloke, staying where you belong.

On to the subject of presents, now I have one major request. As you know in 2017 there is a referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU, you need to ensure the results of that referendum is a close LOSS for the out campaign. Yes loss, because if we leave the EU... well old chap I’ll be irrelevant wont I?! No one will want a pint with me then.

To summarise, I would like people to know who I am, and stop people from giving me the book “How to lose friends and alienate people”. It isn’t funny anymore.

Plz help.

Tim Farron

Merry Christmas (not happy holidays!

Bloody politically correct morons) Farage.

Dear Mr Clause, Stop making toys. Do you have any idea how much Co2 you emit doing that?

Attached is a petition asking you to stop.

Happy Holidays, Natalie Bennett.

By Dan Stevens

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UNI MATTERS Written by Samii Wilson

Illustrations by Charlotte Clarke

The first in a series of articles dealing with the real issues students face With our university’s Mental Health Awareness Week a couple of weeks ago, it’s time to stand up and speak out about the problems circling mental health in students.

alone. Ruth Sutherland, CEO of Samaritans, said: “University life is often portrayed as a wild, fun journey of self-discovery. Whilst that can be the case for some, the reality is that moving away from home, making new friends, managing a new workload and financial pressures can be a struggle for many young people. Samaritans offers roundthe-clock support for anyone who’s struggling, whoever they are, however they are feeling, and whatever life has done to them.”

Mental illnesses come in all shapes and sizes, whether it be in the form of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, stress, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and many more. The numbers of people in the UK affected by a mental illness has increased in the masses over the past decade.

With over 450 million people of all ages affected – that’s one in every four people – it is a certainty that students are amongst them. According to the Mental Health Foundation, 10% of young people have been diagnosed with a mental health problem.

Lengths can vary from a short period up to a lifetime.

On the contrary, it is easy to keep rambling on at you about all of these boring facts and statistics, yet what would that achieve? Being told that “Many people are in the same boat as you” can be as much of an isolating feeling as being alone. Yes, there are many students who are affected by the same diagnosis and share a similar story, but their story will never be the same as yours.

Depression is the most prevalent, with around 80,000 children and young people severely affected. It involves feelings of low mood over a period of time, which interferes with your daily routines, studies and other life factors, and can lead to feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts.

Symptoms may include feelings of tiredness, loss of motivation, troubles with over/under-eating, and irregular sleeping patterns. All of these are factors which could affect your work or your attendance to lectures if not helped with. The Students Against Depression website is a helpful place to get support, advice and success stories from students.

And the best part of having a different story is that you can tell it. Speak out. Shout out! The worst thing you can do is to bottle up all of your emotions until it snowballs into something further. Help is out there.

Who knows? It could be in the form of a loving friend or a kind stranger.

Debs Birch, an advisor from the university’s Back on Track Serivce, has said, “Students can come for a confidential appointment with Back on Track, where we can assess the underlying problem which might be stopping them from doing their course, and discuss how to solve it. We are interlinked with the Wellbeing and Disability Services, so we can sort out booking a mental health appointment or counselling appointments if that’s what we feel needs doing. We run daily drop-ins too if students find it an easier option.”

Stress is another common issue amongst students.

It is your body’s reaction to coping with challenging situations, and can occur when under pressure, maybe for an essay or an exam, and/or when a lifechanging event has taken place, such as moving away from home for the first time or a change in the family or social dynamics. Stress can heighten when hit by a crisis, such as finance issues, schedule planning and cancellations, or grieth. When stress arises, students often have trouble sleeping, may become irritable, and can lack motivation.

Alternatively, students can contact any of these helplines listed below: Helplines Emergency (you feeling like harming yourself or somebody else) – 999 Mind - 0300 123 3393 NHS - 111 Samaritans - 08457 90 90 90

Most people are known to suffer from some of the symptoms at least once in their life, but the most important thing to know is that you are not

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DIAMONDS, PEARLS ...AND TAMPONS? Written by Georgina Wall

Illustrations by Charlotte Clarke

When you think about luxury, what springs to mind? Diamonds and pearls? A garage packed with expensive cars? A private jet, perhaps?

Or is it that tampon sat in yours or your mum’s bathroom cabinet?

Yes, you may have heard by now that the government currently taxes sanitary products at 5% due to them being classed as ‘nonessential, luxury items’, and unfortunately, you heard correctly. This is despite the fact that without tampons, sanitary pads and Mooncups, women everywhere would not be able to go about normal jobs, student life or even a visit to the supermarket without bleeding onto their clothes and surroundings.

home each month for a period (if you will) of free bleeding. For stay-at-home mums, or self-employed women, this can be a more preferable method. However, for the very significant majority, not only would this be ridiculously impractical, but not many would enjoy having to clean both themselves and their clothes of blood every month, not to mention those unfortunate girlies who have prolonged and lengthy periods (praying for you, sisters!).

According to the Office for National Statistics, the average UK salary in 2014 was £26,500, which means that, on average, free bleeding would cut a menstruating woman’s wage by £4,356 every year (and that’s only if the period is five days long!).

Now, by no means am I saying EVERY woman who menstruates needs these products.

A small number of ladies choose to stay at

So whilst the government puzzles over these mysterious, alien, LUXURY items we normal citizens call tampons and pads etc, what can

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we be doing locally to support the cause?

Well firstly, take a look at Laura Coryton’s nation-wide petition to end this tax once and for all. The petition is aptly named ‘Stop taxing periods. Period’, and you can find it on change. org by simply searching for it on their website.

Laura’s appeal is close to hitting her target of 300,000 signatures, so join the army!

SU to individuals who come and claim them, whilst all branded products could be sold at a completely 0 profit rate. In addition to this, we can also examine the increasingly spoken about issue that many popular sanitary products are damaging to the lady-garden’s health (did you know a lot contain bleach?). Organic products and Mooncups could well be the middle ground between necessity and safety, so that’s what should be available to students!

“free bleeding would cut a menstruating woman’s wage by £4,356 every year”

In March 2015, many of you helped me to successfully convince our Students’ Union to end the tax on all sanitary products throughout the on-campus shop, which was amazing, if not, well, kind of common sense. I have since been trying to take this act a step further, with the motion that these same products could be given out for free. Of course, this doesn’t mean that packs of Lillets will be handed out willy nilly as you make your way into that morning lecture. Instead, nonbranded products could be provided by the

No matter who you identify as, it’s likely that you will know somebody who has to use these products every month of their life. Let us join together in the fight for freedom. The fight to stop ourselves, our friends, or our families being taxed on something that they literally cannot control. Thank you mother nature, see ya later barbaric taxation systems.

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MUSIC ROUND UP THE MILK Soul inspired, Essex born band The Milk have recently released their highly anticipated second album, ‘Favourite Worry’. With a creative shift away from their debut record, the band have taken 70s soul and funk influences to produce a highly musical and slick sounding album. Here’s a sneak peak of our interview with the band at their recent show in Manchester.

same time. So in a way, we kind of flip that logic on its head and we record the way we would play something live.

Q: Which do you prefer: writing an album or playing live?

A: (Mitch Ayling: drums, vocals, keys) We love the process of writing and the intimacy of being away recording. Then there’s the other side, which is the live thing and both, whatever camp that we’re in at any one time, it’s what we do. It’s brilliant.

Q: Is the way you play songs on tour different to how you record them in the studio?

A: (Rick Nunn: lead vocals, guitar, keys) It’s kinda the other way around. We record the way that we play things live. When we recorded the album, we deliberately chose a studio that had a big pace, where the emphasis was on all being in the same room and playing at the

(Nunn) My ego prefers touring!

Head to the T’HUD website to see the full interview with the band. www.t-hud.co.uk

By Georgia Arundell

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LOOK OUT FOR… 19-year-old British singer-songwriter Låpsley has made a name for herself this year with the release of previous single ‘Hurt Me,’ a former Annie Mac-selected ‘Hottest Record in the World.’ The singer, who was on the BBC Sound of 2015 longlist, is signed to XL Recordings, home to artists such as Adele and FKA Twigs.

With a style best described as electro-pop, her lyrics are remarkably chilling and heartfelt.

Her debut album is set to be released in early 2016.

COASTS Bristol lads Coasts are set to storm 2016 with their self-titled debut album, released January 22nd. But it’s not to say that the last two years haven’t been just as awesome for these guys…

By Georgia Arundell

HOTTEST SINGLE The 1975 – Love Me

From performing live on air in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, to performing songs on the Channel 4 show, Made in Chelsea, Coasts haven’t stopped there. With such atmospheric songs, their music is perfectly suited for the festival environment, and 2015 saw them play one of America’s biggest festivals, Coachella.

The 1975 have returned and given us a mad sense of what’s to come from their second studio album, titled I Like The Way You Sleep For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It, which is due for release in February.

Love Me is the first single off the new album and shows us a brand new side to these guys, moving styles, from black and white, to pink.

Love Me is a fun, upbeat 80s styled pop track, bringing back the good old synth. It’s sure to get you dancing.

By Emily Davina

2015 has also seen them headline their own UK tour back in October, putting on an incredible set of shows, bursting with immense energy. One thing that is noticeable about these guys is that their music puts smiles to the listeners’ faces. Especially at their show at Gorilla, in Manchester, I saw that every single audience member was beaming and dancing throughout the whole gig (check out my interview with the guys on www.thud.co.uk) So, if there’s one thing you should do before the end of 2015, it’s check these guys out.

You will not be disappointed.

By Emily Davina

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THE LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE

By Tom Bithell Huddersfield is a town full of many hidden gems, secret escapes and scenic views that bury its long forgotten secrets. However, one secret that can be uncovered if looked at closely enough, is the Lawrence Batley Theatre. It may come as shock to many but Huddersfield is lucky enough to have, at the centre of its unique town, an equally unique theatre.

and love today came to life. The building took four years to complete and is still used to this day.

More recently, there has been superstitious speculation surrounding the theatre, with many stories suggesting it to be a paranormal hotspot. During its time as a church, the building’s undercroft (now The Cellar Theatre) was used as a crypt. 84 bodies were interred there and forgotten about until their discovery in 1970, when they were exhumed with great care and secrecy.

The theatre was originally built in 1819 as a Methodist Church, later becoming home to a Wesleyan Mission society, which - with over 100 members - was at one point one of the largest in the world. Only 64 years later however, the Mission abandoned the building, leaving it to become transformed into a squash club, restaurant and an arts centre for a short while.

Today however, the living can experience a livelier atmosphere with the theatre playing host to numerous plays, both professional and amateur, as well as offering its unique spaces to budding performers who wish to showcase their art. Upcoming performances include Sleeping Beauty (from 13 January), Comedy Cellar (14 January) and Around the World in 80 Days (15 & 16 February)

After many years of deterioration owing to a lack of love, money and use, the building was eventually saved thanks to the Kirklees Theatre Trust giving the go ahead for a renovation in 1988.

For tickets, times and dates visit www.thelbt.org or call the box office on 01484430528 for more information.

It wasn’t until 1992 that the theatre we know

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GIG GUIDE The Pennines Are Alive With The Sound of Music

By Paige Lambie One thing that Huddersfield is certainly not renowned for is its music scene – in fact, it is probably more renowned for its lack of live music. Presumed non-existent by many, there’s actually considerably more to our town’s elusive music scene than meets the eye.

Once upon a time (almost 38 years ago), punk pioneers the Sex Pistols played their last ever UK gig here. On Christmas Day 1977, Johnny Rotten and co. played a benefit for the children of striking firefighters at the former Ivanhoe’s nightclub.

Around the same time, Huddersfield was championing the UK’s biggest reggae scene and sound system culture.

The scene was so celebrated that international stars – Desmond Dekker, Gregory Isaacs and Sugar Minott, to name a few - flew over from Kingston, Jamaica simply to play the West Indian Club on Venn Street.

Occasionally, such defining events lend themselves to the modern day. In the past few months, Wheatus played a two hour set – including ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ at Parish, and the Sugarhill Gang, famed for their track ‘Rapper’s Delight’ – the first rap song to become a Top 40 hit on the Billboard 100 – took to Louie’s Liquor Store for a surprise set. Others to visit us include (at least half of) S Club 7, 5ive and Example.

Admittedly, they are pretty hard to come by – but no worries, because we’ve done the digging for you.

20th November – Roxy Musique, Parish

21st November – Negative Panda, Parish

28th November – The Qemists, Parish

4th December – Nu Popes, Bar 1:22

5th December – Alabama 3, The Picturedrome

11th December – Ghouls, Parish

12th December – MC Devvo, Parish

16th December – Kim Wilde, The Picturedrome

19th December – Sex Pistols Experience, Parish

And of course, we have the Coffeehouse Sessions tour hosted by our very own Students’ Union every Wednesday.

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TOP FIVE BOOKS

By Sarah Longshaw Most courses at University will overwhelm you with the amount of reading you have to do.

However there are certain (let’s face it, more pleasurable) books that are useful and relatable if you read them at certain points in your life. This is why to ensure you take a break from the manic world of academic reading, we’ve put together the top 5 books that should only be read while you’re at Uni to give yourself a well-deserved break. So tear yourself away from that text book for just a little while and try out at least one book below. It might just change your life.

Starter for Ten

The Catcher in the Rye

What’s it about?

Starter for Ten is the story of Brian Jackson who is trying to prove himself at a prestigious Bristol University. He finds himself involved in all kinds of University activities as he tries out for the TV show “University Challenge.”

What’s it about?

Holden Caulfield is struggling on the brink of adulthood. The Catcher in the Rye follows his journey after getting kicked out of school and trying to figure out the rest of his life.

David Nicholls

J.D. Salinger

Why should you read it?

The idea of reading this modern classic fills a lot of students with dread, however you will probably find it a lot more entertaining and relatable now than you did when you were fifteen.

Why should you read it?

Brian’s antics will never be more relatable to you than when you are at University!

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Yes Man

Danny Wallace What’s it about?

Danny Wallace teaches us how to say YES! When his life wasn’t going completely to plan he decided (with a little advice) that the only solution was to start saying yes more.

Why should you read it?

University is all about trying new things.

Chances are you’ve already met new friends, been in new classes or moved away from home for the very first time. All these things you’ve had to say ‘yes’ to, but why stop there?

You could take some of Danny’s advice and seek out some new opportunities!

How to be a Women Caitlin Moran

What’s it about?

Caitlin Moran discusses the most important questions of being a modern woman such as “Why do bras hurt?” and “Do men secretly hate us?”

Why should you read it?

We are now in an age where it’s ‘cool’ to be a feminist. Whatever your opinion on the matter, Caitlin can help you along through your late teens and twenty something years with answers to some of life’s most valued questions.

The Circle Dave Eggers

What’s it about?

Mae lands herself a job at the powerful technology company ‘The Circle’ just after graduating.

Why should you read it?

If you’re in your final year and finding life after Uni unfathomable, this book might give you some ideas of what (or what not) to do!

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STUDENT STREET STYLE

By Claire Walker & Emily Wilson Photographhy by Silvana Trevale

Illustrations by Samantha Fearns

Calling all students! That’s right, ALL students.

Fella’s and ladies of all ages, styles and ideas.

This is YOUR Student Street Style.

We will be heading around University scoping out your latest styles and delving deep into the world of affordable, stylish, high-street fashion.

2015 has seen High Street fashion pulling out all the stops with their Autumn/Winter collections, and we’re here to give you a taste of what you could be wearing this season

Right Benny “My inspiration for my style is mainly from skate shops.”

Left Glodean Dress is from Matalan, Scarf is from a boot sale, Jacket is from primark.

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Above Sally “I studied fashion for a year but actually hated it.

I don’t like modern fashion really. I mainly shop in charity shops.”

Left Mustafa Favourite shop: Zara

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Above Jarren Coat is from vintage shop in Manchester, top is from Asos

Above Lauren Coat is from vintage shop in Manchester, top is from Asos

Left Kieran Favourite shops: DCO Vans and Burton.

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A huge thank-you to all those who featured in this first edition of Student Street Style!

These awesome styles can be super easy to re-create and don’t have to put too big of a hole in your wallet, as shops on the High-Street are thriving with fantastically priced stylish clothing this season. And it’s not just the High-Street stores that are sporting brilliant clothes this winter; be sure to check out Huddersfield’s many charity shops – who knows what you may find?

Don’t forget to like the T’HUD Facebook page to find out when we will next be around campus and your outfit could appear in the next edition of Student Street Style. facebook.com/THUDmag

SCHOOL OF STYLE

By Amy Marsden

Tired of your plain pencil case? Bored of your dreary diary? We’ve put together our favourite funky stationary items Photography byto Jake Hateley keep you looking unique at university.

1. Beards Calendar - £9.99 - Calendar Club 2. Tartan Tablet Case - £29.50 - Jack Wills 3. Pencil Case - £6.99 - Happy Jackson 4. Black A5 Filofax - £30 - WHSmith 5. Wakey Travel Mug - £5.39 - Happy Jackson 6. Metallic Backpack - £40 - River Island 7. Power Up Hip Flask - £8 - ASOS 8. Black Fringe iPhone Case - £21 - ASOS 9. Small Leather Coin Purse - £30 - Whistles 10. Noto Grey 2016 Diary - £12 - Paperchase 11. Best Friends Pencils - £2.99 - New Look 12. Mixed Metal Watch - £22 - ASOS

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INTERVIEW WITH FASHION STUDENT COURTNEY PAUL The Fashion department is a large part of the University. I am always so interested in what the fashion students (and even lecturers) are wearing or how they feel about fashion, so I decided there was no better idea than interviewing one of the University’s very own fashion students;

Courtney Paul.

Hi Courtney! First things first, what course do you study and what year are you in?

you have to do and I feel there’s not as much communication between lecturer and student in terms of the module briefs! We cover things like Marketing, Styling, Fashion Writing, Promotion just to name a few. One of the main reasons I chose the course is because of the big range of fashion areas it covers!

Hellooooo, I’m not long into my second year now studying fashion communication and promotion.

Are you enjoying the year so far? What kind of things do you have to do on your course?

This year is definitely already a lot harder than the first year, there’s been a massive leap in terms of how much independent work

What made you so interested in fashion? Did you know you wanted to study fashion from a young age or did it develop a bit later on?

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Photographs from Courtney’s Instagram courtneypaul_

I’d always been interested in fashion from a young age I’d say but it never became such an importance to me until around college which is where I developed the need to try out different things and find myself in terms of what my style identity was.

fashion following on Instagram and due to the constant messages from people about my outfits, where I shop or what my opinion on certain products were - I decided to start my own blog to get my opinion across quicker and easier to everyone!

Erm, I wouldn’t say I feel pressured to look my best, with me it’s not about who’s got the designer things or what brands someone’s spending big amounts of money on, I like to just try different things which is why I’d say my style range is quite varied!

What are your goals for the future?

My future goals would ultimately be to start personal styling for people freelance and build it up from there to hopefully a reputable job!

I’m always the one in my friends that everyone comes to for advice on what to wear or what I think they should be wearing so it would be a well enjoyed job I think, that would be amazing!

Last but not least, give us one or two words to describe your style?

Wow this one’s a hard one, two words I’d say that describe my style the most are MINIMAL and MUTED. I like the use of block colouring a lot and layering, I don’t often wear bright colours, I like my outfit palette to be pretty muted but who knows what might change as my style progresses in the future!

Next question, who are your fashion icons?

My biggest fashion icon I would have to say is Kanye West. I’ve been a big fan of his over the last few years, I like the way he challenges the usual silhouettes and shapes of outfits and how his creative mindset works, very interesting!

You can find Courtney’s blog over at www.styledbycourtneypaul.blogspot.co.uk and on Instagram: courtneypaul_ Thanks Courtney!

I’ve noticed you have a high follow count on Twitter and Instagram, and you also run a blog! Do you feel pressured to constantly look your best and wear the best outfits?

By Claire Walker

Haha I do! I’ve managed to gain quite a

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Sedgley Park Tigers

Huddersfield RUFC

Final Score...

League: National League Two North Venue: Park Lane Stadium, Manchester

HUDDERSFIELD RUFC BEATEN IN MANCHESTER

By Emma Strowger

Huddersfield RUFC failed to pick up their first away win of the season at the fifth time of asking after going down 32-15 at the hands of Sedgley Park Tigers at Park Lane on one Saturday afternoon (November 7).

came in with a hard tackle midway through the first half - one which, upon consultation with the stand side touch judge, saw referee Michael Harris produce a yellow card.

That seemed like a turning point in the game as a long drive from Sedgley saw them score their second try of the afternoon to take the lead and they tied the game up with their second successful conversion.

Huddersfield started the game brightly in the opening exchanges, hoping to avenge a narrow 29-20 bonus point loss to Stourbridge at Lockwood Park a fortnight ago.

However, it was Sedgley who got their names on the score sheet first with an early try to make the score 5-0 and the resulting conversion kick was a successful one to further extend the home side’s lead.

A third try for the hosts saw them retake the lead and further extend it through a successful conversion, after which they never looked back, running out eventual victors and maintaining their strong position near the top of the standings.

Huddersfield then got a way back into the game with a try of their own, however missed the resulting conversion. They then took the lead through another try to make the score 7-10, with the conversion this time being successful.

That result sees Sedgley Park stay second in the table, three points behind current leaders Macclesfield, with Huddersfield remaining down in 14th place.

The visitors then found themselves on the back foot soon after as centre Tom Owen

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FOOTBALL’S DECLINE IN YORKSHIRE: IS IT TIME TO FACE REALITY?

By Liam Sephton Football in this country has certainly has its fair share of success stories over the past few years. The rise of Swansea, Crawley, AFC Wimbledon, Bournemouth, Fleetwood and Southampton; famous cup wins for both Wigan and Portsmouth; Manchester City becoming even noisier neighbours for those at Old Trafford and non-league’s big fish such a FC United and AFC Fylde making inroads to launch an inevitable assault on the Football League.

and Rotherham have a fight on their hands to avoid dropping into League One and the National League respectively. Barnsley and Doncaster haven’t exactly been pulling up any trees in recent times either, or ever for that matter.

At the start of the millennium only a defeat over two legs against Valencia prevented Leeds from reaching the final of the Champions League. Bradford and Sheffield Wednesday accompanied The Whites in the Premiership, with Barnsley having dropped into the second tier just a couple of years earlier.

But what can be said for Yorkshire? Bradford City enjoyed two great cup runs and only a couple of weeks back Sheffield Wednesday humbled Arsenal 3-0. There isn’t much more to talk about.

The footballing pyramid has well and truly been shaken up recently, with a piece by Gary Neville in The Telegraph even suggesting that ‘the north is being cut adrift in English football’ – fearing that this supposed shift in power may be permanent due to the lure of London.

Leeds United have had a decade to forget on and off the pitch and both Sheffield clubs have never looked likely to return to the Premier League since their relegations.

Hull City squandered a two-goal lead in the FA Cup final last year and were relegated from the top flight last season, whilst York

Food for thought at the very least...

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GROUND GUIDE Where to watch sport in West Yorkshire

By Craig Bratt Bored on a Saturday? Love sport? Well in Huddersfield we have an array of sports teams in our local area. It’s not just Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium that you can find a decent game of football. A bit further afield there are a number of places you can go.

matches averaging almost four goals a game this season.

If football isn’t your thing, Huddersfield has another rugby team that you probably didn’t know about! Huddersfield Rugby Union play at Lockwood Park, which is serviced by several buses, or is less than a tenner in a taxi from town. Entry is only a few quid and the ground is sat in beautiful surroundings below a viaduct.

Brighouse Town compete in the eighth tier of the football pyramid and play their games at St Giles Road. Brighouse is just 4 miles north of Hud and less than a fiver on the train. If you fancy a decent day out with a pint in hand whilst watching the footie, Brighouse is the place to go.

Other local teams include Leeds Knights ice hockey team, Barnsley FC, Leeds United (if you’ve won the lottery) and Batley Bulldogs RL. Bradford is also home to several football and rugby teams.

Just four miles east of Brighouse is Halifax, and another ground you can visit for a fairly cheap day out. Halifax play in tier 5, the National League, and play at The Shay Stadium. Again, the train is dirt-cheap and you’re guaranteed goals when ‘Fax are around – with their

If there’s something else you fancy, West Yorkshire Sport’s website (www.wysport. co.uk) has all the details of any upcoming events around the county.

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DID YOU KNOW...?

FOOTBALL FACT FILE

By Liam Sephton Cardiff City were relegated from the First Division in 1929 even though they conceded fewer goals than any other team in the league.

England players performed a Nazi salute in Berlin before a kick-off against Germany in 1938, much to the disgust of the Foreign Office and Football Association.

In 1979 a Scottish Cup tie between Inverness Thistle (now known as Inverness Caledonian Thistle after a merger) and Falkirk was postponed on 29 different occasions due to playing conditions.

No less than 47 days went by following the original date for this second round clash before the game at Kings Mill could be co pleted – a comfortable 4-0 win in the end for Falkirk. Just three days later Falkirk played away at Dundee in the following round of the competition, only to be defeated thanks to a late penalty.

In 1950, India decided to pull out of the World Cup because it’s players werent allowed to play barefooted.

Liberia’s national team escaped imprisonment by holding Gambia to a goalless draw in the 1980 African Cup of Nations. Master Sergeant Samuel Doe, the Liberian Head of State, had threatened to jail them it they lost.

Leyton FC had to win a high court battle in 2002 to call itself the oldest club in London. This was due to a number of disbandment’s and a merger during Leyton’s existence. The club dissolved for a fourth time in 2011 and we haven’t heard from them since.

Stade de Gerland, a 43,000 capacity stadium in France, was built largely by German prisoners following World War I. The ground is home to Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyonnais and such artists as Michael Jackson and The Rolling Stones have performed there.

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THE ULTIMATE SPORT

By Chris Green Photography by Jake Hateley

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You’d be forgiven for thinking that Ultimate Frisbee was an obscure sport, ignored and unheard of by the average Joe. But after winning Most Improved Sports Club of the Year at last year’s SU Awards, the University of Huddersfield Ultimate team are determined to make people sit up and take notice. T’HUD talked to Ultimate Frisbee Captain Rowan Leech about the rules, the fun, and the future of the sport.

A lot of people may not have heard about Ultimate Frisbee before - do you want to explain what it’s about?

The way we usually explain the game to people is that it’s a cross between American Football and Netball but with flying discs.

The idea of the game to be played indoors is that you have five people on either side of the pitch with two end zones as you have in American Football.

You start the game by one team throwing the disc up the pitch to the other team and then they have to play their way up the field by passing it between each other with the defending team trying to knock it out of the air. The aim is for the attacking team to catch the disk in the end zone to score a point. The sport started out around 70 years ago in America originally when a couple of universities had teams and the sport has gone from strength to strength since then. Now played worldwide it is the only sport offered by universities that is cross gender allowing both males and females to play at the same time in the same team.

How long have you been involved with the club and what are your highlights?

I’ve been involved in the club on and off for about four years now. My highlights have probably been seeing the club blossom with ever increasing numbers of players

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and just recently our mixed team got to division one nationals which will see them compete at a really high level.

I understand it’s a self-refereed sport, how does that work?

Its very odd that it’s a self-refereed sport, the idea behind it is that you should all know the rules and that if something happens that you feel is a foul the person on the disc calls it out. If it is an obvious foul or illegal play then the play goes back and no one contests it. If there is a contested foul then the play is reverted back to the previous play.

It’s really nice that its self-refereed as it means there are never any bad feelings at the end of the game. You always talk about any decisions between the two teams during the game and the more experienced players will always just explain the rules and come to the agreed decision.

How do you see Ultimate Frisbee progressing in the future?

There are a lot of clubs being formed by former students who have graduated from university. It’s already a lot bigger than people realise with there being a World Championships and Great Britain having a number of teams competing internationally.

I’d love it to become an Olympic sport and for people to watch it for the first time that would just make it explode in terms of raising awareness.

With refreshers week coming up in January what would you say to those that are maybe thinking about giving it a go and signing up?

It’s a sport that has a completely different atmosphere about it and you don’t need to be super fit or have great sporting ability to play. You don’t even need to have thrown a Frisbee before. We’ll get you started and give you something that you’ll really enjoy and have something to work towards. You’ll see improvement really quickly and you’ll move on from being a beginner in no time.

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