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EDITOR’S LETTER

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t’s my pleasure to welcome you, one and all, to the 44th edition of the Magdalen. This month we’ve inspected Taylor Swift’s loveless fallout with Spotify, gained exclusive access to the award-winning work of former DJCAD graduate-come-jeweller Jane Gowans (see p.10) and finally, we proudly announce the results of our very first photography competition; ‘Not Just for Christmas’ (see p.14) Naturally, the rest of the magazine hosts a stack of articles, opinions and even a poem (see opposite), all dying to be read – so get stuck in and happy perusing!

That being said, I imagine that most people reading this are aware, if only a little, of the fuss that occurs around the hotly anticipated John Lewis Christmas adverts. In previous years we have welled up at stop motion bears, and been moved by a snowman’s attempt to fetch a scarf for his other half. This year’s offering, featuring Monty the Penguin and his mail order bride, has not failed to miss its mark on the old heartstrings.

Now usually, other stores tend to steer clear of trying to compete, but this year has seen perhaps the first true rival (if YouTube is anything to go by); Sainsbury’s take on the Christmas Truce of 1914. The video itself is well considered, if schmaltzy, and happily exploits our emotions. However, I would much rather Sainsbury’s called it a ‘short’, and forwent plastering their logo at the end; what’s left is a morally dubious hijacking of a rather poignant moment in history. Then again, perhaps Uni has just aged me into a grumpy old sod!

So, without any further ado, and on behalf of everyone here at the Magdalen; I’d like to wish you all the best with your exams (if you are unfortunate enough to have them), and I hope that Santa is very generous over the holidays.

As ever, please feel free to send any comment, complain, submission or enquiry to themagdalen@dusa.co.uk. See you on the other side! We hope by then you’ll be ready for some ‘Love’.

Hugh Ebdy Arts Editor

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EDITORS Editor-In-Chief Dominic Younger Head of Design Juliet Wright Deputy Editor Adele Hamilton-Sturdy Deputy Editor Andrew Stewart Features Editor Kathryn McKnight Arts Editor Hugh Ebdy Current Affairs Editor Euan Forbes Entertainment Editor Kate McAuliffe Fashion Editor Leona Reid Lifestyle Editor Kate Lakie Societies Editor Dominic Younger Science Editor Andrew Stewart

PUBLISHED BY CONTRIBUTORS Hugh Ebdy, Inga Belokurova, Nathan Breakenridge, Euan Forbes, Lewis Wotherspoon, Patrick O’Donnell, Lori Petrie, Alberto Negro, Leona Reid, Juliet Wright, Kelex Lau, Kathryn McKnight, Anita Bhadani, Stephanie Koetsier, Andrew Stewart, Hazel Wyllie, Jessica Borwell, Dominic Younger, Carla Visocchi, Jalal Abukhater.

PRODUCTION Freya Bigg, Danni Finlayson, Ummi Jameel, Kenny Meek, Mollie Miller, Alex Nicholson, Ruth Niven, Jodie Robb, Andrew Simpson, Andrew Stewart, Neli Todorova, Robbie Wallace, Katie Wilkinson, Hazel Wyllie

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THE MAGDALEN

CONTENTS CREATIVE WRITING 03

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Lost Girl

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2014: The Year of Politics

LIFESTYLE

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The SNP and Faux Leftism

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Sexpression

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Budget Christmas Presents

FASHION 08

5 Style

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Jane Gowans Jewellery

FEATURES 12

Not Just For Christmas

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Taylor $wift Vs. Spotify

ART 15 16

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Urban Art Experimental Baking

ENTERTAINMENT 22

The Penguin vs. The Bear

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Stuff of the Month

SCIENCE 26

Got Science?

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The Psychology of Colours

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The Science Behind Design

SOCIETIES 30

Children of Rwanda

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Curious About Nightline?

SPORT JANE GOWANS PAGE

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Dundee University Sunday League

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CREATIVE WRITING

Lost Girl Opening a closed door For all the world An unbecoming A knot in the stomach Twisting Reeling and uncertain All your whys and unknowns Transposed to the shaking of a hand Days pass Stumbling an empty train station Because all you want to know Is how to get home No help will come from the strangers (faces smudged like oil pastel) All they can say is one thing: That home is nowhere That you should have such ideas!

Home is abstraction Apathy A falsehood The train doors will open only to static White noise bouncing off What squats behind your ribs With an automatic hum She falls through Black with bile Rigid in seizure And screaming “Have you found it yet?”

When you see her, don’t run Watch between fingers While she unravels Let her swallow your tongue Wring out your heart Sew up your eyes

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LIFESTYLE

WHY SEX EDUCATION NEEDS TO BE A PRIORITY In the words of Salt-n-Pepa: let’s talk about sex.

Chances are you’ve heard a lot on the topic of sex education lately. This September, a petition calling for mandatory sex and relationship education in primary and secondary Scottish schools was brought forward to the Scottish Parliament by Sexpression:UK. Consequently, the topic of sex education has been pushed into public consciousness, stimulating press coverage, conversation and debate. However, not all of the attention garnered has been favourable toward these propositions.

One such example comes from Rev David Robertson, who, in a recent Courier article, denounced Sexpression as holding “absolutist” beliefs, going on to state that, in his opinion, Sexpression’s philosophy “continually proved itself unable to prevent sexual harm, disease and disaster”.

Full disclosure: I am a recently recruited, trained Sexpression volunteer. I joined Sexpression because my substandard experience of sex “education” at high school left me disheartened - I believe young people deserve better.

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At my own high school, we used textbooks from the company “Called to Love”, which promoted outdated, harmful ideals. An excerpt from their website: “If what you are doing is getting you or your partner sexually aroused, then you have gone too far.” And this is just a relatively mild example of what we experienced.

I spoke to a former pupil at this school, who shared that; “When I lost my virginity, I used no protection and we relied on the pull-out method. I feel like I had to self-teach myself from Google and the amount of information on the Internet was intimidating – I didn’t know what to trust.”

Of course, many people I’ve spoken to at other high schools recall positive experiences, where open discussions were facilitated. This is great and exactly what we at Sexpression are working to make the norm.

I feel like Robertson willfully misrepresents our ethos. He speaks of our “absolutist” beliefs, but we respect young people enough not to tell them what to subscribe to, or what choices they should be making.

Rather, we facilitate discussions, and through sexual

LIFESTYLE education we empower young people to make informed choices for themselves. We realistically take into account the specific pressures and issues that affect them today, and create lesson plans tailored to meet these needs.

Yet apparently Robertson’s solution to “sexual harm, disease and disaster” is to leave things as they are. To disregard the contemporary issues young people face today, as if to ignore these issues is to neutralise their threat.

But it’s this kind of ideology which perpetuates misinformation: in this case, silence is complicity. It’s ironic that, in a world where sexualisation is so rampant, that open, honest and informative discussions about sex are seen as taboo.

I’ve heard many people voice concerns around the topic of sex/ relationship education in primary classrooms. Our content is adaptable - a lesson plan aimed at 17-years-olds would obviously be vastly different to that of a class of eight-year-olds. Is it not a positive thing to be promoting ideals such as body positivity and respect for one another from as young an age as possible? This is especially relevant in a world where it’s becoming increasingly normal for children to be exposed to adult content in the media, which is why navigating the vast amount of different ideals thrown at them is key.

‘It’s ironic that, in a world where sexualisation is so rampant, that open, honest and informative discussions about sex are seen as taboo’ Furthermore, the rise of toxic “lad culture” is becoming more and more prevalent – environments like high schools are essentially a breeding ground for these kinds of attitudes. Sexpression seeks to challenge misogyny at its formative roots and teach boys to respect girls from a young age as opposed to previous attempts to merely control girls’ autonomy. School environments have a responsibility to address these issues rather than ignoring their existence.

Essentially this is the core rationale behind our proposal to make sex/ relationship education mandatory. Schools have a responsibility to equip young people with relevant, up-to-date knowledge. We want to help them through the confusing and tumultuous process of basically being a person and to create safe spaces where they feel listened to. We want to challenge misinformation and shatter taboos. We want to create change and this should begin in the classroom.

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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

Finding the perfect Christmas is always stressful, especially if you’re on a student budget! That’s why it’s all about knowing where to go and what to look for, and we here at The Magdalen have a few ideas to set you on the right track.

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We all have that one person that is impossible to buy for, or that awkward Secret Santa where you have absolutely no idea what to buy for them. Of course, for these people, the weird and wonderful presents are the way to go. Just have a wander down the novelties aisle in stores like Home Bargains and Pound Stretcher or the aptly named Gift Centre in the High Street.

You’re bound to find something that makes you laugh and think, “I would love to see their face if I gave them this.” Here you will find everything from Hookah pipes to giant blow up bananas!

Wanting to show that you’ve put a bit of effort in this Christmas? Creating unique presents is a great way to show someone that you care. This could be a wicker basket full of all of their favourite little things, or a personalised scrapbook of all your favourite photos and memories. A little time and effort is always appreciated, and making your own gift can not only be fun, but also a great way to save a few extra pounds.

If you like the scrapbook idea but shudder at all that creativity, sites such as photobox.com can print your beautifully made scrapbook yourself. All you need to do is upload the pictures you want and choose the size and style of the book. It is a lot more simple but no less personal. They have an 80% off Christmas discount too!

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FOR HER

FOR HIM

Despite popular myth, girls are actually pretty easy to buy for. Perfume or spa gift sets are usually a safe bet and won’t break your bank. In BodyCare you can often find a steal on perfume sets, or you could always go down the route of Boots’3 for 2 deals, where you can acquire a few Soap & Glory and French Connection spa sets for a good price. If you’d rather not just buy a ready-made gift set, there’s always the opportunity to customise your very own Christmas one at Lush, where an array of Christmas tree-shaped soaps and cinnamon-scented bath bombs can be found! If you’re really struggling on what to buy, a gift card to her favourite store can be the safest option. That way, you avoid the awkward “thanks”for that jumper that should have stayed in the shop.

Boys can be difficult to buy for at times. Aftershave and deodorant sets are often the way to go in these cases. Tesco currently has a range of half-price shower gel, deodorant and aftershave gift sets, and Asda’s deal for Lynx peace duo gift pack at £8 for two is a musthave this Christmas. Or, if you’re after something a bit more unusual, how about ordering him a surprise supermarket home delivery of ALL his favourite foods! You will get a lot more for your money and he’ll be happy he won’t be going hungry anytime soon!

Avoid the awkward ‘thanks’ for that jumper that should have stayed in the shop...

STOCKING FILLERS Want to look like you’ve bought more than you actually have? Little stocking fillers are saviours when it comes to bulking up your present. You can’t go wrong with chocolates, like the Galaxy selection packs at the Premier for £2, or a Lindt chocolate Santa from Tesco at £1.50. Little gifts like nail polish sets or a scarf and pair of gloves are always useful presents.

Stephanie Koetsier

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STYLE STYL E

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This is my story. Or better, the 5 Style story.

It all started on the 26th of August, a day like another, in Italy.

At that time, inspired by the artists I was following on social networks, I wanted to create a new Instagram profile to share the best pictures of the things I loved. These things focused on product design; the degree I’m studying, and on fashion, which is my second biggest passion in life.

People seemed to love it. I wasn’t just posting any picture; I picked only the best products I saw online. I wanted it to be very minimalist, clean cut, exclusive and luxurious. I love premium materials, quality and 8 ISSUE 44

craftsmanship. Why 5 Style? Five is my lucky number, it represents my personality: free, adventurous and energetic. Five is also used to represent luxury, for example, five star hotels. So I merged this with the word ‘Style’ which was the main premise and underlying theme of the pictures I had started to post.

Beginning with only two followers, this rapidly grew too 1000 in two weeks and more than 5000 within two months. Having stumbled into this new venture, this inspired me to do more. I didn’t just want to share the best products with my followers, I wanted them to have access to them: to try them, to use them, to wear them. I craved to give them discounts, since it is on

the honesty and interest of these followers that I can pursue my dreams. To help emerging artists to get their name out there and thus gain more recognition, I launched the official website, continuing to share with all of you, the readers and viewers, the products I love and admire. For you the reader, you can now get these items using my exclusive discounts. By doing so you allow 5 Style to continue to promote emerging brands and make this community bigger, bolder and brighter!

ALBERTO NEGRO To see more and use exclusive discounts see: www.5style.eu

JANE GOWANS Homegrown talent shines brightest

Leona Reid & Juliet Wright Model: Flora Hogg Photographer: Kelex Lau Dresses: Wang x H&M

If you’re a fan of luxuriously looking, high-end jewellery with a beautifully dainty feel to it, then look no further than the latest pieces from Jane Gowans.

Over at the Magdalen we were lucky enough to get the chance to photograph some of these stunning award-winning pieces and share them with you lovely people!

Jane graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design’s Jewellery and Metal Design course in 2009 and since then has worked with several impressive brands alongside many well-known celebrities including Emeli Sandé who regularly showcases her acclaimed pieces.

Check out her pieces and prepare to be jealous, excited and if nothing else, completely dazzled!

Fathom Ring in Gold Vermeil, Sterling Silver and Black Oxidised: From £153 Previous Page Fathom Ring: £153 JG Rose Mini: £39 Delta Pendant: From £129

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FEATURES

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hat lasts forever in this winter degradation? Well, The Magdalen wanted answers and who better to ask than our own students?

After opening our first photo competition, our students did not fail to impress. Externally judged by two acclaimed Resident Artists of Stils Gallery (the Scotland’s Centre for Photography) in Edinburgh, Sam Wood and Mhairi Law, we witnessed a truly inspiring creative process right here at Dundee University.

To all who entered, thank you for being part of our first photo competition, it truly is a sight for sore eyes. And to those, whose photos are not present, please accept our greatest condolences, but fear not, we now have an amazing list of inspiring photographers we would love to work with in the future.

Finally to our winners, enjoy the fruits of your labour. You have earned it, and please look out for more competitions on the horizon!

Coming up you will find our winning entries and the judgement provided to us by our external judges.

Emily Rooney, ‘All Grown Up’ In any competition there are always landscapes, portraits and city-scapes; photographs you expect. This one however was a clear winner in our eyes, principally because of its unexpectedness. It was one of only two entries to the competition that was shot on film. The dog, fixated in an unintentional moment at the peak of a movement, suggests a narrative by that ‘something’ outwith the frame we can’t see whilst the figure is looking directly at the viewer, addressing them.

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Samuel G. Hill, Untitled

There is an air of the German romantic painter Casper David Fredrich to this image; the isolated figure in amongst the awesome (in the original meaning of the word) landscape. The sublime element and the exquisite composition of the figure, turned away from view, leaves an intense sensation of ambiguity. We also liked the similarity between the shape of his legs and the shape of the waterfall.

Chloe Rismann, ‘You Will Know When You See It’

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

We loved Chloe’s use of perspective with the title ‘You Will Know When You See It’ as seeing and knowing are of course inextricably linked. The use of perspective is of course symbolic of sight: it places the eye at the centre of the universe with the two dimensions of the image altered into three by our eyes and brains.

Katherine Sharpe, Untitled.

Deborah Chapman, ‘Post-traumatic Stress Disorder’.

Petr Chutný, ‘Time With Friends’.

Lovingly judged by: Sam Wood & Mhairi Law 22/11/14 www.samwoodphotography.com www.mlawphotography.com

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FEATURES

Taylor $wift Vs. R

ecently I heard the devastating news that Taylor Swift has removed all of her albums from Spotify, and if I’m honest, I can’t help but be a bit disappointed with her. For me, this proves that she’s all about the cash, something which is actually quite surprising. I always got the impression that Taylor focused on her fans more than the money, but her recent decision to pull her whole back catalogue of music off the streaming service has proved otherwise. Surely it isn’t a coincidence that she decides to do this just as her latest album, 1989, hits the shelves and makes an absolute killing in the first week of release?

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Maybe she’ll write an album about her messy breakup with Spotify ...

1989 has broken the record for the highest selling album of 2014, and, in the first week of release, made a reported $1.2 million, making it the first album to sell over a million copies in the first week since 2002.

So her plan to take her music off Spotify and drive up sales has worked, but at what cost?

Taylor justifies her decision by describing Spotify as a ‘grand experiment’ which perpetuates ‘the perception that music has no value and should be free’. It’s definitely an experiment you would want to get on board with. It gives people the chance to listen to music they wouldn’t otherwise have listened to. In fact, I only started listening to Taylor Swift through Spotify.

As one of the 12.5 million paying subscribers, I didn’t listen to her music for free and it’s almost as if she’s equating Spotify with an illegal file-sharing platform.

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Apart from this, what makes her think that with all things of value, money must change hands? Has she never heard the phrase ‘the best things in life are free’?

The fact that I can’t listen to Taylor Swift on Spotify doesn’t mean that I’m rushing to pay for all her albums on iTunes, although that’s clearly what a lot of people have done. I’ll just stream them on YouTube if I want to belt ‘Shake It Off’ at the top of my lungs, that’s assuming she doesn’t pull her videos off there too. If anything, people are being forced to find alternative methods to get her music free, or even illegally. 1989 was at the top spot on Pirate Bay during the first week of release. But, who cares, as long as she’s getting paid, right?

I would feel bad for Taylor if I thought that her music remaining on Spotify would hurt her lavish lifestyle.

She clearly feels that she doesn’t get enough cash in hand from the service, probably preventing her from buying a fifth Mercedes, but that’s none of my business.

The way we listen to music is rapidly changing and to assume that people should directly purchase music they want to listen to is ignoring the fact that more and more people are switching to streaming sites.

Platforms like Spotify are the way forward, and Taylor’s missed a trick by quitting it.

Who knows, maybe she’ll write an album about her messy breakup with Spotify and it’ll become a recordbreaking hit. Whatever she decides to do, I’ll refer to her as Taylor $wift, while streaming her songs on YouTube.

Kathryn McKnight

ART

WHY WHY SOCIETY SOCIETY NEEDS NEEDS

URBAN ART Inga Inga Belokurova Belokurova

‘Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing…’ – Banksy, 2001, Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall Graffiti, whether an act of vandalism or public street art, is a reflection of our society. Urban art is a community cohesive tool for growth and a mainstay of 21st century urban regeneration.

Ever heard of Broken Windows Theory?

‘Break one and more will continue to smash’, is the underlying rhetoric of societies’ prejudice towards vandalism.

Yet, what if you fight fire with fire?

Cover art with art and become invested in the tribal warfare of urban art?

Anthony Donnelly and Peter Barber from Urban Canvas say that street art is a firewall that prevents and stuns vandalism; most of their murals, formed in the East Midlands, have experienced no vandalism whatsoever. This includes economically deprived areas, the cultural hotbeds for vigilante urban art.

‘What if if you you fight fight fire fire ‘What with fire? fire? Cover Cover art art with with art art and and become become with invested in the tribal invested in the tribal warfare of of urban urban art?’ art?’ warfare In the last five years, Glasgow City Council spent £2m cleaning its walls and obliterating the offending illegal ‘street art’. Staggering, right? The same amount of money, or much less, could have been used to create brand new urban art spaces or even encourage the participation of landlords or shop owners to permit the use of their walls in community regeneration process.

Why worry about spending money on urban art? Graffiti, as it is oft labelled, conversely creates: • A landmark lending itself to a sense of both individual and community identity • The engagement of youth in local projects, combating vandalism • A stimulating, creative environment, beneficial to both business and tourism A few projects come to mind. The first is Kolor Kathmandu established in Nepal. Within its year long mandate, Kolor brought about a deep a sense of distinction and cultural identity in each district it was initiated. Through the street art practised by kids to grandparents, diverse cultures were meshed together, culminating in a community-wide process and much-needed healing.

Similarly, in Helsinki, festivals such as Make Your Mark, involving the participation of diverse urban artists from different countries to decorate internal walls of old industrial buildings that were no longer used, stimulated positive political progression. Urban Art no longer remained segregated, where previously Helsinki had a zero-tolerance towards street art, Make Your Mark opened up the social taboo for the benefit and enjoyment of the locals.

Imagine a brutal, grey, concrete building. Many still predominate the world, as a throwback to industrial Britain or the more recent decline in the communist East. These buildings beg for regeneration, change and modernisation. Urban art is the tool, even if you have almost nothing else, to do it with.

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Experimental Baking Hugh Ebdy

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was a little lazy and skipped this, but cooling the pastry in the case before you bake it should help retain the edges and stop them falling.

The glaze was slightly runny, so it might be worth trying something else. One solution could be sprinkling sugar over the apples and baking them until lightly browned.

The almond custard filling worked out quite well this time. Sometimes it can be too eggy if the proportions aren’t right.

The toasted almonds gave it a little extra crunch, although they might possibly be overkill in terms of presentation.

With the tart being a little drab in its visual palate, you may want to try adding a berry, such as raspberries or brambles to bring in an extra flavour and bit of colour.

Every once in a while I get a little break to bake, and I like to make something up on the spot without a recipe, then see how it turns out. This time, I decided on something with apples and almonds. Here you will find my method for the perfect recipe.

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Mix flour and butter with fingertips to breadcrumb consistency.

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Stir in water little by little to create pastry dough. Wrap dough and leave in fridge for at least 10 minutes or so.

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Slice apples and cook in water and brown sugar until soft.

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Roll the pastry out and place into pie dish of choice. Bake blind (google it) at about 190 degrees celcius.

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Whisk together eggs, cream, caster sugar, one tbsp of flour, and the almond essence.

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Remove pastry case from oven, fill with egg mixture, return to oven until mixture is cooked and solid.

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Drain apple slices, keep the liquid. Add a little butter and more brown sugar to the liquid. Boil until it thickens to single cream consistency.

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Place apples in rings upon the tart, and drizzle/pour over the sauce.

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Toast almonds in oven, and sprinkle over the tart.

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Serve with cream - and hopefully enjoy!

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‘Every once in a while I get a little break to bake, and I like to make something up on the spot without a recipe, then see how it turns out.’

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CURRENT AFFAIRS

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s we enter the last few weeks of 2014, it seems apt to reflect on the past 12 months.

A year filled with people, power politics, decibels, defections and empty last minute-promises.

answers for the people of Scotland. Overseas violence erupted between Israel and Hamas, resulting in the death of 2,100 Palestinians and 71 Israelis and the US took the first steps in the war against ISIS.

The start of 2013 saw the continuation of the referendum campaign with both the Yes and No sides edging to win over those all-important undecided voters. Internationally, things were far from quiet; the Ukrainian crisis began bringing wide unrest to the country and killing more than one hundred Ukrainians. Meanwhile, Belgium passed groundbreaking legislation, making it the first country in the world to legalise euthanasia. Similarly, the EU made headlines in permitting Latvia to join the Eurozone.

May brought the European Elections where UKIP triumphed, taking 24 of the 78 UK seats available.

Their predominance had almost doubled since the previous election and signalled the start of mainstream party angst, as many previously Con/Lab/Lib faithful now began voting UKIP.

Closer to home, September 18th finally saw the Scottish electorate casting their votes on a question that had occupied the minds of a nation for some time. Less than 24 hours later, a salient shift in devolved powers may not have occurred, alas a change in leadership was on its way, with Alex Salmond standing down as First Minster. Nicola Sturgeon finally looked set to take her place at the helm of the burgeoning SNP, whose membership surged to 85,000 at the time of writing. September 18th was also the day that broke Scottish political history, if not British, as it bore witness to the most engaged electorate in recent times. Perhaps more importantly however, with the inclusion of 16 and 17 years olds in the electoral process, the 18th of September will be remembered for its political trendsetting if nothing else. Long may it continue!

The summer months, while brimming with much sporting action, also saw campaigns and political tragedy. The first in a series of Independence Referendum TV debates was held, with Alex Salmond taking on Alistair Darling, providing interesting if not confusing viewing, creating more questions than

Despite what many thought, Scottish politics was not about to fall quiet anytime soon. October saw Scottish Labour thrown into turmoil when Johann Lamont stepped down as Leader, citing lack of support from colleagues at Westminster whom she described as seeing Scottish Labour as a branch office. Things only

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deteriorated from this point with the Scottish Labour deputy leader standing down a few days later at a gala dinner where Ed Miliband was present. At the time of writing, the contest for both leader and deputy are under way and we await expectantly to see whether the results will bring a change in fortune for Scottish Labour.

Outwith the UK, the end of the year saw the awarding of the Nobel Peace prize to both Malala Yousafzaiand Kailash Satyarthi, both of whom received the award for “their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education.”

November, conversely, brought misery in the US; Obama lost the mid-terms, which means that, in order to achieve his envisioned political victory, he will either have to issue several Executive Orders or engage in much-needed diplomacy. Moreover, with two years left of his presidency, the race to be the next president is slowly heating up with several people declaring an intention to run. However, the Democrats are still waiting see if Hilary Clinton will throw her hat into the ring.

Back at Westminster two new MPs were welcomed into the House of Commons. Albeit, both have been Ministers of Parliament in the same chamber before, yet this time they now sported a UKIP purple rather than Tory baby blue. The former’s success in the European elections had been dismissed as nothing more than a protest vote, yet various by-election wins caused great concern among other politicians, possibly providing the first indications of just how different Westminster could look after the 2015 general election.

So, with 2015 less than a month away what can we expect it to bring? A new coalition government at Westminster? The start of the “Hilary for President” campaign? Greater powers for Scotland and the settling of the West Lothian Question? One thing we can be certain of is that politics is not about to get dull anytime soon.

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n the aftermath of the referendum you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the Unionist parties who lost the vote. They did not, but they did lose the argument. There can be no doubt that the surge in SNP popularity postreferendum can be largely attributed to the lack of coherent vision on offer from a Scottish Labour Party that has all but neglected the very people it was founded to represent. Their failure has created a political vacuum which has been masterfully filled by the faux-leftism of Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

The SNP, masters of ‘big tent’ politics, have managed to maintain support from their traditional conservative base in the highlands whilst reaching out to Labour heartlands with a message of social justice and equality. It now seems Scotland is on an irreversible (re)march towards independence.

The SNP has gone through a major transition in recent years and is a different party from the one led by Arthur William Donaldson who was infamously detained in 1941 for allegedly supporting a Nazi invasion of Britain with a view to setting up a Vichy style government in Scotland. It was thanks to Alex Salmond and the ‘leftist’ 79 Committee that the SNP can now claim

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to be a social democratic party, but, despite their talk of egalitarianism, the SNP seek to divide a people along the basis of nationality.

“People living in Scotland are best placed to make decisions that affect Scotland” they say. This populist rhetoric, although appealing in its simplicity, cannot be the limit of our political ambition. The idea that a working-class Scot has more in common with a farmer in Inverness or a banker in Edinburgh than they do with a worker in Manchester or Liverpool purely on the basis that they were born on the same side of a man made border is plainly nonsense. What the SNP do not understand is that the real divide in society is not between Scottish and English but between rich and poor, the haves and the have nots.

Forget their commitment to reducing corporation tax, it is their unrelenting tendency to see the world through the lens of nationality and their inability to internationalise their politics which renders them unable to look beyond the narrow national interest, that mean the SNP will never be a truly progressive party. The one advantage they have is that it will always be easier to see the world as a collection of peoples, each separated by nationality or culture, and thus, by articulating such a brand of politics which promotes this

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Lewis Wotherspoon

CRY FOR THE SOUL OF THE LABOUR PARTY, A PARTY WHICH HAS DONE SO MUCH FOR WORKING PEOPLE BOTH HOME AND ABROAD BUT HAS SADLY LOST ITS WAY

divide permeates a stagnant status quo. The emotive politics of nationalism is a great danger to enlightened politics everywhere; for emotion and patriotism have an inherent propensity to cloud rational judgement and build a false camaraderie between peoples of the same birthplace. In the face of the chest beating and flag waving of the Northern League, the Flemish nationalists and the Catalonian separatists we must build a kind of politics that is inclusive and universal, that shares values and ideas rather than espousing cultural ‘differences’. This task will prove difficult in the current climate of European populism and anti-establishment politics. Nevertheless, it is not beyond us.

The recent anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the coming together of two previously segregated peoples should remind

us of the enduring trade union slogan “unity is strength”.

This is not a hatchet job on the SNP or the independence movement more generally, which was far more dynamic and stimulating than its Unionist counterpart. It is simply a cry for help, a cry for the soul of the Labour Party, a party which has done so much for working people both home and abroad but has sadly lost its way. The legacy of Tony Blair and the involvement in the lacklustre Better Together campaign has damaged the movement. The party of Aneurin Bevan, Tony Benn and Michael Foot is in danger of meekly fading into obscurity, to be replaced by a masquerading imposter.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The Battle of the John Lewis Ads What makes a successful Christmas commercial? Well, according to the folks at John Lewis, the formula goes as follows: specific visual style; one indie/folk/pop singer; a classic song from a more prolific entertainer; and a heart-warming, schmaltzy tale to match.

Whilst it’d be easy to compare the success of these ads to other retailers adverting campaigns around this competitive time of the year, how in fact do the John Lewis ads compare with each other? Saving the best for last, here are your John Lewis Xmas ads from 2007-14!

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‘The Bear and the Hare’ (2013) Lily Allen ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ The worst festive ads are the ones that beat you over the head, screaming: ‘IT’S CHRISTMAAAAAAS!’ We have songs for that. Costing £7 million to make, with creative talent from The Lion King coming in to assist, this commercial panders to the masses like no other. Yet it leaves so many unanswered questions. Why was the bear unaware of Christmas? How did the clock bring the bear back to the festivities? What does the clock symbolise? Failing to latch on to The Snowman nostalgia for animated festive classics, this Christmas love fest is too much to bear!

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‘Sweet Child of Mine’ (2009) Taken By Trees ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ John Lewis seems to have a bit of an identity crisis when it comes to Christmas. Some advertising campaigns focus on the joys of giving, whilst some put emphasis on the thrill of receiving gifts. 2009’s addition was a victim of the latter. Having a strong concept of attempting to bring back childhood wonder into our adult lives during the supposed ‘most wonderful time of the year’, the song choice is a bit on the nose and the image of kids walking around with handbags and expensive laptops leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

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John Lewis seems to have a bit of an identity crisis when it comes to Christmas.

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‘From Me to You’ (2008) John Lewis Staff ‘From Me to You’

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Ranked low on this list for simply not being as memorable, as the other entries. The staff singing is a nice touch though.

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‘Monty the Penguin’ (2014) Tom Odell ‘Real Love’

conveyed and the simplistic, yet intricate nature of it is appreciated. Decent imagery of shadow women on sleighs are hard to come by, but John Lewis has set the bar high.

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The latest addition to John Lewis’ holiday history has raked up to 13 million views on Youtube. Formulaic, yet charming, this had been a successful campaign by the store with sales going up and poor Monty being pimped out by having his face on every item of paraphernalia you can imagine.

‘The Journey’ (2012)

‘A Tribute to the Givers’ (2010) Ellie Goulding ‘Your Song’ Personally, whilst a tad overly schmaltzy and plain, I do have a soft spot for this ad.

A sound cover, which Goulding later went on to sing at the Royal Wedding, became the main driving force behind the narrative of Christmas as good will to all men, culminating in a well-made Christmas advert.

Cute, but not patronising, the little boy putting the Christmas stocking on the dog’s kennel could melt the heart of any Scrooge around.

Gabriella Aplin ‘The Power of Love’ This ad kick-started the company’s iconic use of whimsical, christmassy narratives in their campaigns. The story is engaging, with an adorable snowman and a family none the wiser to their snowlady’s snazzy makeover at the end. With Aplin gaining a one-hit wonder from this campaign and John Lewis firmly fixed in the public consciousness, all parties came out happy with the result.

‘Shadows’ (2007) Romeo and Juliet ‘Morning Serenade’ The only ad so far not to subscribe to the John Lewis Christmas formula, nothing can be criticised here. The promotion of their Christmas sales is done both artistically and intelligently. The hard work put in is

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‘The Long Wait’ (2011) Slow Moving Millie ‘Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want’ I’m not ashamed to admit I am a Smiths fan (less so of Morrissey due to the whole being a wanker thing he’s got going on), so this ad does appeal to my music sensibilities, but the content is the winning factor. The twist at the end is both surprising and heartwarming on first viewing. The transitional cuts between scenes are smart and seamless, and good child actors come far and few between. Bravo JL.

By Patrick O’Donnell.

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ENTERTAINMENT

GADGET

STUFF OF TH

Pyle PVTTBB8T

available now, £80 If you’re still reeling from the pretentious glory of last month’s cassAAette tape voice recorder, you might want to hold onto your perfectly structured lumberjack beard. American sound company Pyle has revealed the latest in must have pseudo vintage technology with their briefcase turntable. It has the option to run on battery power too, so youcan browse the rails in Urban Outfitters one minute and chillax with your limited edition folk rock LPs the next!

Someone hold my flannel shirt, I might pass out

GAME Far Cry 4

available on all platforms, RRP: £49.99, out now

FILM Into The Woods

You know it’s nearing the festive season when game developers decide to release a new must have title every fifteen minutes. Far Cry 4 takes us a million miles away from the tropical, cocaine fuelled jungle of its predecessor and into the uncharted heights of Kyrat, a small kingdom in the Himalayas ruled by the insane but fabulous Pagan Min. That’s all really cool, but the back story is overshadowed by the fact that you can ride elephants in this game! You can ride an elephant and attack enemies with a shotgun! You can attach your shotgun to the elephants!

W10/10. Game of the year!

released 9.1.15

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Meryl Streep could play literally any character and make her audience simultaneously shriek with joy and weep with overwhelming emotion. She doesn’t have three Academy Awards for nothing. Based on the critically acclaimed Broadway musical, Into The Woods sees her play a wicked witch alongside a stellar cast of prime talent, including Anna Kendrick and Johnny Depp. And they sing! At this point, Meryl could kick a child in the face and probably receive an award for it.

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ENTERTAINMENT

HE MONTH

Lori Petrie

TV SHOW Doctor Who’s Christmas Special

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Christmas time always offers up a wealth of TV features and specials to feast on while stuffing our faces with food we’d never normally eat.

(Bacon wrapped cocktail sausages? Who decided that the one thing this meat product needs is more meat? A genius, obviously.) Although most of the offerings are usually hit or miss, there’s one festive staple that always delivers. Steven Moffat’s going to have to deliver something with the same innovation as pigs in blankets to stay off Santa’s naughty list this year.

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Creation – The Pierces out now If listening to Mariah Carey’s greatest hit for the 586th time this month becomes just too much to bear, turn your attention towards this Los Angeles based duo. The childhood influences of sisters Allison and Catherine Pierce shine through in their delicate, Fleetwood-esque melodies and their 70s inspired rhythms, updated for modern tastes with bright synthesised motifs and contemporary lyrics. Creation makes for a welcome change from a constant barrage of every Christmas number one since 1969.

APP Is It Christmas Yet?

Available on the AppStore/Google Play.Free.

Dundee City Council confused a lot of us by jumping the gun with their town centre Christmas decorations before we’d even managed to brush the last of the fake Halloween blood out our hair. If you’re feeling a little bit disorientated and not quite festive enough yet, this app will bring you back down to the cold winter ground with a bump. Until the time comes to crack out the advent calendar, at least.

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SCIENCE

G OT S C I E NC E? This Month’s Sci-Tech Groundbreakers Rosetta Comet Mission For the first time in history, on the 12th November 2014, the ESA has landed its Philae probe on comet 67P (Churyumov-Gerasimenko) after a 10-year journey named the Rosetta mission. The probe will continue with the comet until August 2015.

Peanut Butter Diamonds?

So peanut butter isn’t only a tasty partner for jam, it can also be turned into diamonds! Why not try making some yourself ? You will need to be able to recreate the heat and pressure found approximately 500 miles below the Earth’s surface. But perhaps your oven goes to 2200 degrees Celsius?

A German scientist has been using peanut butter as an unlikely source of carbon to create diamonds, however this process takes several weeks, producing a diamond smaller than 3 millimetres. Maybe it’s not worth the effort?

Great Scott!

A photographer’s notebook has been discovered from the ill-fated 1911 SS Terra Nova expedition to the Antarctic, which took the life of Captain Robert Falcon Scott and two others. Climate change has resulted in the snow around the Captain’s hut melting, revealing perfectly preserved objects that were thought to be lost forever.

Battery-Free Electric Cars. How does that work?

While electric cars are an awesome idea, they are limited in range and can have expensive components. What if we took the battery out altogether?

Scientists at Rice University and Queensland University of Technology have developed a supercapacitor film that could replace these batteries in the next five years, capable of releasing a large amount of energy in a short amount of time and have a charging time of just a few minutes!

Can We Reverse Diabetes?

A drug named Verapamil, which is currently used to treat irregular heartbeats and hypertension, has been found to not only prevent mice from developing type I diabetes, but it can also amazingly reverse the condition!

Human trials are under way after funding has been secured. This could be a massive step forward for the estimated 347 million people that currently suffer from diabetes!

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Andrew Stewart

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T H E PSYC H O LO GY O F COLO UR S Hazel Wyllie

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hink about the last item you bought or decision you made. Did you make that choice yourself or was it a carefully designed marketing ploy using the psychology of colours?

It is thought that the human eye can distinguish up to 10 million different colours. What is perhaps more intriguing is the way which these colours can influence behaviours in a manner that almost goes unnoticed.

From a young age, we have an innate sense that yellow represents happiness, red means danger and blue is calming. More than this though, these colours not only represent their associated feelings but they also subconsciously affect the emotions and physicality of the viewer.

A study into red and blue affecting brain performance revealed that red often succeeded in increasing attention span, while blue increased creativity. Research also revealed that blue and green lowered blood pressure levels, while red and yellow increased them. While we tend to view blue and green as calming colours their subconscious effect on our own behavioural had rarely crossed my mind.

Pink has to be the most fascinating colour. In the 1970s a pale pink (R:255 G:145 B:175 for the colour lovers amongst us), named “Drunk Tank Pink� was used to paint jail cells as it was believed to have calming

properties. Research found that aggressive inmates calmed down much quicker in these rooms compared to normal cells.

The University of Hawaii also used this shade of pink by painting the dressing rooms of the opposing football team this colour, in the hope of making them more passive. Soon a law was introduced that both dressing rooms had to be the same colour, in the interests of creating an even playing field.

From a young age we know that yellow represents happiness, red means danger and blue is calming How can this particular shade affect us in this manner? Scientifically, this is due to the way the retina receives the information. Additionally, it could also be something to do with the pink connotations of femininity.

Bearing all of this in mind, the next time you look at the red traffic light, blue information sign or pink room, remember that the colour was chosen for a reason someone out there is influencing your body, without your knowledge.

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SCIENCE

It’s a science… Really? Well… yeah actually!

As a constant sufferer of the blank-eyed stare and questioning “You study what?!” that accompanies every mention of the Digital Interaction Design degree,, I feel it is time to tackle some of the mysteries that surround the anomaly that is “Social Digital” on the upper levels of the Matthew building.

Ok. I’m going to give you some credit and guess you’ve heard of product design, so let’s think of that as the older brother in Social Digital, while interaction design, as a relatively new discipline, can be the younger, lesser-known sibling. But let’s make it clear at this stage that this in no way correlates to the inherent value or prestige of the course. Th is would also be a good point to make it clear that product designers do not in fact “just make kettles”.... well, I did in first year, but let’s not dwell on that.

Instead let’s take a look at the current third-year social digital project “Whisper” to give you a sense of what it is we really do. Take a minute, close your eyes and think about whispers. When was the last time you

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heard one, or how does it make you feel when someone whispers in your ear? You may struggle at first, but once you’ve thought of one you may fi nd that your thoughts start to tumble and build until suddenly your head is full of thoughts on whispers.

As designers we often think more deeply about something that you might think at first glance is simple but if you dig deeper it can become a cascade of thoughts and ideas. Our task is to take what you would assume is purely a way of communicating something quietly and turn it into 13 unique and intriguing interactive designs.

We all know these projects will look good, because we’re designers and it’s what we do. However, what you may not know is to what extent social digital students strive to engage the real world and solve important tangible problems. We are thinkers, daily using our imaginations to create ingenious products and answers.

Let’s take a relatively every-day problem, where parents have to return to work early after their child is born,

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meaning they struggle to form a bond or spend quality time with them during this extremely important life stage.

What ideas come to the top of your head when you hear this? Maybe whoever is nurturing the children

‘We are thinkers, daily using our imaginations to create ingenious products and answers.’ can take pictures or videos so the parents can see what’s going on. Sounds like a pretty reasonable solution, alas we’ve decided that this isn’t really enough, and as cliché as it sounds, we really want to make a difference. So we have our problem, we have what you might expect to solve it, but what is it we’ve decided upon? By using a soft toy which the parent takes with them to work, they can soothe and speak to their child if they are unsettled

through a mobile which hangs in the child’s room, which will detect any disturbance and play the parents voice back to the child. I think you’ll agree with me here that it is a pretty smart solution.

What other solutions have we come up with? How about creating a telephone that uses simulated dialogue experiences to encourage people to talk about their problems, a memorial bench that lets users connect and listen to memories, or a stress ball that tries to make the grieving process as easy as possible.

As you can tell we’ve taken some pretty intense issues and tried to create something that fi xes, something that enhances or something that changes, all in a beautifully crafted and presented product. Having tasted a snippet of product design science, come see for yourself the work we do. From the 9th of December 13 projects will be on exhibition in DJCAD, Level 7 on the Matthew Building, projects which, through the science of product design, are helping solve every-day issues.

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CHILDREN OF RWANDA When Individual Ideas Blossom

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wanda, stereotypically known for genocide, horrific internal war and tragic poverty, has seen a marked improvement in the last few decades, that is at least by international standards. The latest World Health Organisation’s report visibly shows a decrease in both infantile mortality (36%) and maternal mortality (50%) from 2005 to 2010. However, on the ground, matters are far from perfect. The social categorization of people which leads to thousands being underestimated by government statistics, alongside the vexing problem of government corruption and the mystery of foreign aid distribution, led the European Union to partially freeze any aid to Rwanda two years ago. This sanction, whilst aimed at the government, crucially affected the already in-need children. That’s where a new form of philanthropy is required.

Robbie Macmillan, a fourth-year University of Dundee student, witnessed first hand the shocking poverty of Rwanda, having worked in the villages of Ngoma and Kigarama. Having returned to the UK, he founded Children of Rwanda to provide financial help to children and families in Rwanda by paying directly for school and health insurance costs.

Why? All Rwandan families are categorised according to their wealth, into seven criterions; category one being the poorest and seven the richest. In theory, category one and two are supposed to receive free health insurance via the government, but in practice there is very little evidence supporting this claim. Even for the select few that are lucky to receive the government subsidy, they are not insured for the full year. Health insurance runs on a yearly basis starting in June, and the list of people eligible for this subsidy begins to be drafted in June and can take up to four months.

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Moreover, to qualify as a category three, one need only own a goat or a partly cemented floor, meaning that many families who are as poor as those of category one and two are promoted to the third category and thus not eligible for health insurance subsidies. The system runs roughshod over the most disadvantaged.

Likewise, the school system is also disproportionate, while stated by the government as being allegedly ‘free’ in Rwanda, school education is dependent upon alternative fees, which makes it almost impossible for families to afford. Take, for example, Faina, who cannot attend school if she does not pay a “communal material fee”, have a school uniform, bag and pens. These material stipulations apply equally to both primary and secondary school, although it is significantly higher for children in secondary school, meaning access to further education is greatly limited.

More surprisingly, children cannot attend school if they do not pay for the lunch meal. For most families, therefore, the cost of schooling is an insurmountable obstacle.

‘THE SYSTEM RUNS ROUGHSHOD OVER THE MOST DISADVANTAGED.’ Children of Rwanda was set up individually, to fulfil the promise of education and healthcare, a duty of the international community, in Rwanda.. Through its fundraising and direct links to the families and schools of the 122 in-need children, they will be able to return to school and to do so in an appropriate bill of health.

This the best chance they have in reaching a brighter future.

To see Robbie’s work visit www.childrenofrwanda.org Or to get involved, contact the Dundee branch of the charity to help fundraise and make a tangible difference. The power is literally in your hands.

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Curious about Nightline?

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By Carla Visocchi (Former Deputy Director of Nightline Dundee)

Exam stress, homesickness, money worries, flatmate drama, feeling down, you name it – nothing is too big or too small to call about.

What is Nightline?

Nightline Dundee is a confidential and anonymous listening service, aimed at supporting students with the difficulties they may encounter during their time at university. In simple terms it’s like a helpline - all of the volunteers are students themselves, who can empathise with your struggles! The phone line is open from 8pm to 8am every night of term, but you can also chat to the volunteers by email.

Is Nightline just a Dundee thing?

Not at all – there are about 90 universities across the UK which each have their own Nightline office. Dundee’s own branch is affiliated with the Nightline Association, a registered charity and governing body that offers support and guidance to Nightlines all across the country.

Why is the service only open at night?

Research conducted by the Nightline Association has shown that overnight is the time students are most likely to feel lonely, overwhelmed, or in need of someone to talk to. Most student support services provided by the university only operate 9am-5pm; Nightline has volunteers on duty from 8pm to 8am every night of term, available for a chat or a bit of support when other services might be closed and you just can’t leave it until the morning.

Who can call Nightline?

Absolutely anyone. Nightline exists to support all students, and is there to listen to anything you want to talk about – exam stress, homesickness, money worries, flatmate drama, feeling down, you name it – nothing is too big or too small to call about.

Why are the Nightline volunteers anonymous?

Nightline believes that student callers will be more comfortable talking when they do not know the identity of the students who are answering the phone. This eliminates worry that you might end up chatting to someone you know, and emphasises the confidentiality of the service. Similarly, you will never be asked to share any personal details.

How does Nightline recruit their volunteers?

Nightline’s main recruitment periods are in August/September and December/January as these coincide with the two main training events. To become a student volunteer, you can apply any time via the website (www.nightline-dundee.co.uk), or email nightlinerecruit@dundee.ac.uk for further details.

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dundee university sunday league - championship Exciting and amusing, the best two adjectives to describe Dundee University’s Sunday football League. It might not be the exceptional premiership football experience that you watch on the telly but it is no less thrilling. Sunday League is a great experience if you decide to come down and watch the action first-hand, or even better, if you join a team and compete for the title.

The Sunday League, set up in 2011/12, is very popular amongst Dundee University students as well as ex-students. Matches take place mostly at the ISE Riverside pitches, well within walking distance of university campus and most student halls. The league consists of two levels, the premiership and the championship. Ten teams operate in each, with promotion and relegation at the end of each season.

In the league organisers’ words, “it is a bit like the SPL, but more prestigious!”

RIVERSIDE ROVERS VS CRAVIA CUBS On Sunday 9th of November, the Riverside Rovers and Cravia Cubs, long-time rivals, fought a ferocious match for the Championship title. A Rovers win meant they would be instantly crowned champions with a six-match unbeaten streak. The pre-match mood was tense, as both teams knew what was at risk.

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green) were livid, seemingly underperforming, but were not anywhere close to being frustrated. The coach on the side, yelling tactics at his team, hoped for a quick equaliser. On one occasion, Rovers’ forward Austin missed a crucial chance due to great last-minute defending by Cubs’ centre backs, who denied Rovers the shots they desperately needed.

A few minutes into the second half however, an equaliser was scored. Ironically enough, it was an own-goal by Cubs that brought Rovers back in game.

Unlike the first half, the second half was dominated entirely by the Rovers, who took the lead in the 61st minute. The score was now 2-1. A Cubs player was booked in the 65th minute due to a bad tackle on Rovers, midfielder Claudio. A few arguments broke out every now and then between players of both sides, only adding to the game’s natural thrill.

The second half witnessed many attempts by Cubs to equalise, but they were outright denied by the excellent goaltending of the Rovers goalkeeper ‘Spoc’. Rovers secured the game with a third goal in the 83rd minute.

This led them to a smooth victory over Cravia Cubs.

With 18 points, and a six-match unbeaten streak, Riverside Rovers became the Dundee Sunday League Championship cup holders.

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it is a bit like the spl but more prestigious final score

Rovers 3 - 1 Cubs

man of the match Spoc - Rovers (GK)

To learn more about the Sunday League, or to join, visit: http://www.leaguewebsite.co.uk/dundeeuniversitysundayleague

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