16/9/99 Issue no: 963

sponsored by HMV Guildford STUDENTSOFFERSUPPORTTO RESIDENTSPARKINGPROBLEM As the University of Surrey sees another routes to London via rail. The fairly recent con- intake of new students arrive in Guildford this version of the streets off the Farnham Road to weekend, a recent news article in ‘The Surrey residents parking has only served the purpose Advertiser’ has brought to light a long running of filling the Guildford Park ‘Park & Ride’ car issue between the residents of Onslow Village park to its absolute capacity. However within and Guildford’s student community. For many the last 7 weeks there have been four separate years the problems of parking in and around recorded instances of car vandalism and one the University campus have caused concern vehicle theft in this Council car park alone, for both students and residents alike and this each of those vehicles being registered to ‘stu- recent press attention has done little to aid the dent’ staff at the University’s Students’ Union. process of finding a solution to the problem of parking in the area. The main victims of the parking crisis in the Guildford area are undoubtedly the local resi- Many residents have voiced their opinions dents - but the term encompasses both stu- over the causes of the problems, highlighting dents and the Onslow Village community. The aspects of the University’s parking scheme University itself has encouraged a multitude of and the University has responded by develop- kick start projects. The students, staff and res- OXFORD STUDENTRADIO STATION ing an effective transport policy for the stu- idents of the Stag Hill area in have seen the FINEDOVERDATETOMFOOLERY dents, staff and visitors to the University and its University become one of the first major organ- facilities which is now in place. But do the stu- isations to develop, adopt and implement a Radio Authority fine Unfortunately, the accu- dents and residents deserve their depressing Commuter Transport Plan and actively seek OXYGEN£20,000 sations were true - exposure in the local press? means through which to control the growth in Oxygen’s output con- car use in response to government pressure The Oxford University tained no intelligent spo- It is felt by the Students’ Union that the article through the Road Traffic Reduction Act. radio station, Oxygen ken word programmes as in question titled ‘Student parking puts Onslow 107.9FM, run by Dawe is stated in their remit - Village on collision course’ was an irresponsi- The new cycle route costing £250,000 and the Media Ltd was this week and there was no way ble representation of both parties and only repaving of the public walk ways between fined £20,000 for an elab- Oxygen were going to let delivered the attitudes of a select few residents Onslow Village and Bannisters’ ‘Tesco’ were orate mix up and fraudu- their proper tapes out. towards a handful of offending students. The fully funded by the University to help alleviate lent claims to the Radio Union itself, representing in excess of 11,000 the problems of non vehicular access. This,Authority, Britain’s radio The decision was made to students, takes this matter seriously and along combined with the pedestrian refuge on the watchdog and licensing fake a tape, by broadcast- with the University wishes to see a resolution. end of St Johns Road to help children going to body. ing for the entirety of the However, as the students are being singled out Queen Eleanor’s School, are seen as positive 8th May whilst pretending as the cause of the parking problems we have steps in the University’s realisation of its role in Suspicions were raised that it was the 1 st. A cun- to ask whether the residents and the the local community and its place as part ofas complaints rolled in ning plan, but not cunning University’s students and staff are gradually Onslow Village. accusing Oxygen of enough. Idiotically the becoming the scape goats for Guildford broadcasting puerile broadcasters failed to Borough’s commuter problem. Further to this the £250,000 subsidised UniS shows and an excess of consider the fact that the bus routes and transport plan will produce a pop music. An investiga- news bulletins would be a Responsibility for the parking problem in the dramatic increase in the frequency and avail- tion ensued, meaning that week out of date, and with Onslow Village area does not lie solely with the ability of public transport to and from Onslow the station had to submit this being the week students or the residents. A large percentage Village and Stag Hill into the town to alleviate their logging tapes for the before the budget and the of the cars parked in the Stag Hill area are the congestion caused by overuse of residen- 1st March to the Radio time Stanley Kubrick died, belong to neither students or residents, but tial areas as car parks. These services run Authority to be checked. this was rapidly noticed people commuting to and from connecting throughout the continued on page 2...... continued on page 2...... Barefacts reaches Guildford as HMV town so the residents can see a bit more about the University and its student population. offer support The new arts and ents pull out is a direct response to sponsorship by HMV This week sees the first edition of Barefacts Student Newspaper that has and The University of Surrey Students’ Union would like to welcome both been made available to the local community in Guildford since it began in the new freshers and invite the townsfolk to take a look at Student life at the late sixties. As the new intake of freshers arrive - Barefacts and HMV Surrey this Autumn through this paper. Guildford have teamed up to provide a small circulation of the paper in the Welcome to the University of Surrey Students’ Union

[email protected] News 1&2 n Letters &Current Affairs n Barearts 5-12 n Features n Surrey Pride 12 2 16/9/99 Students back local residents continued from page 1 day and late into the evening as a pub- commuters is the threat of residents Editor lic facility for the residential areas. parking in the Onslow Village area and Andy Blair Other general initiatives such as the Guildford Borough Council need to take ([email protected]) part funded Monorail study, the £50,000 heed of the disruption that the lack of input to the Commuter Transport Plan adequate and secure parking facilities DeputyEditor and the extensive work on reducing the the town has to offer its commuters is Vacant Student Information & Listening number of parking permits in the GU1 causing to its student and non-student Service launches new identity and GU2 areas offered to students is residents alike. The real headline for Arts Editor seen as a benefit for the residential the newspapers puts the students and The Students’ Union student led infor- Vacant community and the University alike. the residents as far away from a colli- mation and listening service, Nightline, sion course as possible and the relauched itself this week with a new News Editor And what of the 11,000 students who Students’ Union will be urging as many logo and a new approach to telephone have been stereotyped into being irre- people as possible to collate resources Vacant based welfare for all students at the sponsible and uncooperative without a to ease the problems for the Onslow University. voice as well as the hundreds of resi- Village residents during this academic Features Editor dents in Onslow Village who have been year. Vacant Nightline has been running for many exposed through the local media as years and has been based in seeing the University as solely respon- The residents and students of Guildford Music Editor sible for the area becoming a ‘race should not be made to suffer for the Battersea Court between Wey and Kevin Marston track’ and ‘a dump’. The truth is the stu- inadequate parking facilities the town Wandle. The change of identity comes ([email protected]) dents are residents too. As a ‘collective’ has to offer and the University will con- as part of the Students’ Union logo body, the students at the University tinue its work to improve access for the change and sees Nightline recieve a Sports Editor would like to see the issue tackled by local community as a whole into the new wave of support and encourage- Vacant both parties with a view to allowing all Autumn months. ment. the residents of Onslow Village the ([email protected]) security of parking in their own streets The Nightline service offers informa- at their own leisure. Andy Blair CommercialManager tion and support to all students and is (VP Communications & Marketing) Vacant available on its new number 6999 One key weapon the students and resi- (Editor of Barefacts) (internal)and 876999 (external). dents have to curb the huge influx of Applications for If you are interested in joining NEWRECORDFORHOBOROUGH 1999-2000 to the Nightline, the have a pigeon hole in the Editor Paul Hoborough won Gold in France at 'Transmorbiannaise'. The prestigious Union building or alternatively 'Transmorbiannaise' International is the canoeing equivalent of the Tour De France. email Michelle Gibson Paul Hobrough, 'Head of Health and Fitness' at Campusport spent the summer in ([email protected])or VP Europe competing for the Great Britain Marathon Kayak team. Deadline for Publication Student Support &Developemt, Sarah Monday 10am Maguire at [email protected]. The first stage of five is a 6km time trial with Two portages (getting out and running over a lock with your boat). This was a concern for Paul as 6km is such a short dis- tance when you are used to competing over 42 CMS. A mistake caused a swim for Bare Facts is an editorially independent Paul at the first Portage and the loss of valuable time, so it was a fantastic surprise newspaper, published by the University Short Editorial of Surrey Students' Union to Finnish 2nd overall, even though the gap was now 26 seconds behind the leader, Communications Office. Its 10:34am and the The views expressed within the paper an almost impossible margin at International level. are those of individual authors, and do train to the printers not necessarily represent the views of the Editor, the Editorial Board, the leaves in 16 minutes. University of Surrey Students' Union or An early night and more Pasta than you would think possible and the second stage the University of Surrey. This publication may not be reproduced of 28 kms began. A poor start saw Paul struggling behind a lead group of five boats, in whole or in part, stored in any form, You’ll notice that working together to try and stretch the lead. It took almost 5 kms to fight back and copied or distributed, without the express permission of the publisher. there are one or two Paul made a point of coming through the group hard in an attempt to break it up. The All submissions must include the author's name and Union or Staff Number. articles repeated for tactic worked well and Paul broke away, unfortunately no one stayed with him and Submission is no guarantee of publication. the freshers. Sorry to he had all of the remaining 23 kms left to try and maintain the short lead. Amazingly, Anonymous and Pseudonymous articles will not be published. those who read them last week. the lead was increased to a staggering 1m31sec, making and aggregate lead of 1:05 Bare Facts reserves the right to edit and of course the presentation of the winners Yellow vest for tomorrows stage.Stage submissions. Thanks to HMVfor their support. I’m 3 was extremely difficult due to tiredness from the previous days efforts, so Paul off. (Blairy). Printed by decided to recover and just stay with the lead group for the 24 kms and try to main- East End Offset (TU), tain the minutes lead. This stage was made easier due to the British supporters who Bow, London, E3 3LT STUDENTRADIO had read about the stage 2 success in the National press and had made the journey continued from p1 to cheer on their country. A final sprint for the line saw Paul's lead extended by 3 © USSU Communications by the Radio Authority. seconds and of course another Yellow vest. This started a short bout of autograph Office 1999 This led to deeper investigations, with signing for the British support, they 'Loved it'. the R.A. requesting a week’s backlog of logging tapes and once again none The fourth stage of 24 kms turned out to be the hardest of them all. Paul was warned Bare Facts of the tapes matched the right days. 'be careful at the start' by on of the other competitors who had heard of a hit squad Union House The result? Oxygen 107.9FM are being prepared to try and capsize him. Luckily with the security of two huge University Of Surrey £20,000 less well off and their eight Venezuelans either side with strict instructions to use all necessary force to Protect Guildford year license has been reduced by two him, Paul had a good start, not withstanding the sounds of clashing carbon on either Surrey years. side as Venezuela clearly won the battle. The rest of the race turned into something GU2 5XH of a cat fight, with every bridge or area out of the spectators sight being used to try Whilst this was a rather stupid pro- and capsize Paul. This created three occasions where the group made a break Tel: 01483 259275 gramming and logging error on the part opening up a gap of 1 minute each time. A tenacious fight each time meant Paul Fax: 01483 534749 of the station it has made other student was able to catch up each time, but at the expense of vital energy and sprint speed required for the finish. A fast final portage meant that Paul broke away from the email: radio stations around the country con- [email protected] sider the quality of their service and group with just 4 Kms remaining, this was used to build on the lead and a further 11 certainly take their jobs little more seri- seconds were added to the aggregate lead. Oh and of course another Yellow vest. 16/9/99 3 YOURLETTERS Mr Bare Facts Editor “VERYMILDANDALONGTIMEAGO”

As an outgoing MSc student from this University I Portillo admits to homosexual experiences was very dissapointed to see that Bare Facts still (Labour MP), which seems a little too iron- has the same content as last year. I thought that This week Michael Portillo has finally ic for comment, so too that Hague had mis- with a new editor things might change not only lay- admitted to having gay relationships when givings about Portillo being a little too right out wise but in terms of what and how you write. he was younger. The confession was actu- wing – a stance not known for it’s tolerance ally made many weeks ago by Portillo of his of homosexuality. How the right wing, You will agree with me that a publication like yours should as much as possible reflect the society it own volition to the Times. The Times how- whom have previously championed Portillo, writes for and not the people who write for or edit it. ever, chose to with However Bare Facts does not do this. One just hold the story and have to look at the paper to see how it is biased to Portillo’s con- towards issues in the British Isles only. The music cern were going to reviews, the sports news, the people who are pro- wait until the con- filed are always what you might refere to as "indige- ference season nous". The question therefore begs to be answered; started to release Is this University only composed of the people and it. Had they done lifestyles which Bare Facts concentrates on cover- so, the timing of ing? The answer is a big emphatic No! the revelation This University, Mr Editor, just in case you have not would have noticed is an International university now. It is no clashed with longer just another university in the "affluent" south William Hague’s of England. The diversity of ethnic and cultural attempts to re- backgrounds that now pervade this institution can launch the not be ignored by the official publication of the Conservative Party organ to whom all students pay dues in order that and would have they be represented. Why should I contribute my detracted from the money to print a paper that only seems to recognise conference itself. one group of students in the university and ignoring Scene stealing and the majority of others. The music reviews are about undermining of the Catatonia, Blur etc.. They might be good for one group but a majority of others dont even recognise Tory leadership the names of these bands. This is just one example. had been a trade- Another one is for you to go back and look at all the mark of Portillo’s people who were profiled last year and tell me how activity whilst in many were International Students. You will be lucky government and although was not his aim will react in the long term to this admission to get even two! this time, the delayed release of the story has yet to be seen. The red top tabloid’s could have been made to look so much had a field day earlier in the year proposing I am not trying to be over critical or raise cultural- worse. This would have almost certainly a “gay Mafia” was running the country. With ethnic tensions here, all I am asking is that Bare prevented Portillo from re-entering the another political figure admitting to homo- Facts must change its content to include the other Shadow cabinet, or being put forward in by- sexual behaviour, even if it was in his past, groups at UniS. Lets have reviews of Taiwanese elections. the sexual prejudices of the majority press Food, Greek Fashion, Thai Football, African Business, and a whole raft of other things whose may have had their fears and insecurities information can be freely obtained on the internet. As it is, the story has been broken gently reinforced by Portillo’s actions and the sym- In other words lets embrace all the cultures present and he has managed to get off lightly. The pathetic official response from the on campus and not only pay lip service during tone of the Sunday editorials was one of Conservative party. International Week. resigned understanding rather than out- rage. The most concerning part of the story However, there is a lot of cynicism sur- I urge you Mr Editor to consider my letter and the has been what hasn’t been said about rounding his confession. The way he has suggestions I have put foward herein. Michael Portillo. Had anybody come for- distanced himself from the “youthful dal- ward to demonise him, they would have liances” and his avoidance of any judge- This same advice must be passed on to the main been homophobic bigots. But a deeper- ment of the appropriateness of homosexu- Union. The music and shows we are made to put up seated intolerance has been displayed ality has found him little support in the gay with in the Union must also reflect the audience. Because of the kind of music played in the Union, instead. It appears that he can be “forgiven” community. He has said that his experi- people from other backgrounds find it hard to go for his “mistakes” because he has since ences were “very mild”, a carefully selected there. You only have to stand outside at 2am in the altered his behaviour and is now “back to phrase but one that has not been elaborat- morning to see who mainly patronises the Union. Its normal”. It would seem that the accep- ed on. It carries the same weight as not that others dont want to, its the kind of shows tance of the “confession” has proved that Clinton’s infamous statement that he had put up. The same goes for the local radio station homosexuality is still seen as deviance and smoked dope, but “not inhaled”. And it sug- even though it seems to broadcast only 20 meters that it can only be tolerated when the per- gests that homosexuality is still, even with around its location. Look at its Playlist as published petrator apologies, repents and is convert- his experiences, not something he wants to in Bare Facts and tell me whose kind of music that ed to the normality of heterosexuality. be associated with when there are is! “stronger” homosexuals out there ready to A lot has been made of the possibility that corrupt the moral fabric of our society. I end by re-affirming that I do not mean to rattle any- body or any group of people but just to ask Bare Portillo is bisexual, or a repressed homo- Unfortunately the tone of the admission has Facts and the Union to carefully consider what I sexual, neither of which should have the appeased the intolerant more than the tol- have complained about. slightest of relevance to his suitability to be erant, which shows there is still a long way a minister in the commons. The last time to go until there is sexual equality through Thank You. he stood for election he was humiliating all levels and classes in Britain. HBG defeated by an openly gay Stephen Twigg Brian Yuyi 4 16/9/99 BUSINESS BOOMS IN SURREY

Welcome to leafy Surrey, home of cricket, afternoon tea and (of course) the finest university in England. And the Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet awaiting his extradition on the charming Wentworth estate. And the Chertsey Arms Fair, held earlier this month.

The fair is sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and is organised by Defence Systems and Equipment International (DSEi) and the British government. Its aim is to provide a mar- ket place where British companies can sell weaponry to a carefully guarded guest list of international political delega- tions and leaders. Amnesty International has identified 30 countries on the guest list that they class as having torturous states and or repressive regimes, such as Angola, which is still under civil war between the former Marxist government and the Unita rebels. Syria’s President Assad was also pre- sent, known for providing safety for Palestinian terrorists and for organising repressive regimes as part of a quasi- dictator- ship.

There was a delegation form Indonesia – this week NATO has condemned the Indonesian government for it’s conduct with the East Timor situation. Ann Clywd (Labour MP, on the standing committee for strategic arms export monitoring) has been quoted as saying “British made equipment is being used in Jakarta and [British made] Hawk jet fighters were used… over East Timor.” But the invitation of the Indonesian delega- tion was dismissed as “protocol”. Robin Cook’s promise of a more ethical foreign policy seems to be completely hollow in the face of protocol. It would appear that the mild- mannered Surrey suburb has been deluged by international human rights violators because it would be unconventional not to. If you tolerate this … HBG.

“But I’m trying to study for a degree and don’t have a lot of time...” Don’t worry! Nobody expects your role to get in the way of your work. It’s your responsibility to attend occasional departmental meetings, report back to colleagues via means convenient to you, and attend Course Reps 2000... training/Student Council when you can.

Every department has a series of students nominated to represent col- “How do I become a rep then?” leagues at a departmental level. Reps attend Course Boards, as well as VOLUNTEER!! less formal meetings aimed at tackling day-to-day academic issues. A simple system may operate where you just sign up as a rep for your Typical responsibilities involve: course code; or if the post is contested, CRs are elected by colleagues. - Acting as a contact point between the department and fellow students How the system works will depend on your department. - Representing the student viewpoint at departmental meetings - Reporting back to colleagues on news and developments The University of Surrey Students’ Union provides many services, facili- - Liaison with other course reps ties, and activities for all students at the University, regardless of race, gen- - Liaison with the Students’ Union. der, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic origin, religion or creed, HIV sta- This rep could be you! tus, and independent of any political or religious organisation. What’s dif- ferent about the Union is that students run it. Your involvement ensures “But would I get anything out of this?” that things are continually improved for you. For more information contact Well, the chance to really influence how your department runs for a start - any sabbatical at the Union. decisions made at Course Board affect YOU and your life here, as do mat- ters raised at Student Council. University life and your Union are only as good as you make it. Make it Being a Course rep is great experience in communication skills, decision- great and it will be something you’ll remember for the rest of your life. making and negotiation; plus it looks good on your CV. You also get to meet and influence a lot of new people; from the Meningitis Academics controlling your education, to other reps facing similar issues. Meningitis (Yes there’s a social side to this too!) For all the new first year students you should have been sent a letter before you arrive at University advising you to visit your GP for a vac- “Do I need any experience?” cination against meningitis. For those of you who haven’t done this No - you’re on the course so in the best position to represent the student we strongly advise you to go to the health centre on campus and ask view on how it’s run. You do need certain qualities but nothing new; just lis- for this vaccination. This is very important as halls of residence are ten, communicate, and see both sides of a story... high-risk areas for the deadly disease. Further information should be Plus, Course Reps 2000 is the Union-run training for all CRs. Co-ordina- given out when you register and look out for campaign posters and tion of the rep network is one of the responsibilities of the VP Student leaflets around the Union from Monday 27th September until Friday Support & Development so remember you’re never alone on any issue! 1st October.

6NEWS & FEATURES 16th September 1999 Editorial Welcome to Bare Arts, the new 8 page Arts and Entertainments pullout of Barefacts. In this new adventure we have taken the supreme role in student reporting by gainining access to the Manchester Live 99, Radio 1 show live in Manchester. This section of the newspaper is designed to offer Heaton Park 12th September you, the student, a chance to read reviews and fea- Whilst British Rail are not the sub- Piccadilly, seven hours after we’d booze). Each act was given a half tures on the latest music, films, books, computer ject of this article I think it would left. Fortunately, Radio 1 were hour slot, with Judge Jules’ decks games, theatre and performance arts. be a failing on my part not to use more accommodating and our keeping the young, drunken crowd If you want to get involved in contributing to this this space to abuse them for their guest passes were waiting in the from falling unconscious in exciting new section of Barefacts we are looking for appalling performance at the posh hotel over the road from the between. This was not a reflection writers and photographers for all sections of Bare weekend. You don’t win your place station. It didn’t escape our notice of the quality of the entertainment, Arts. So contact Barefacts by either sending an as a national joke with sustained that they had laid on free beer, however. By the time we arrived email to [email protected] or by popping in the bouts of competence, and BR wine and (goats’ cheese!) the Shirehorses (aka Mark and Barefacts office in the student union. were keen not to let the title slip canapes for our enjoyment, pre- Lard) had come and gone, and the I would personally like to thank all the reviewers who for our simple trip to Manchester. sumably to open us to a little per- Doves had all but finished. This have contributed to this issue of the paper, but espe- Trains were cancelled or broke suasion over the dodgier acts. was partly due to the morning’s cially to Rob for his total contribution to the paper. down, stations caught fire and Suitably merry we were conveyed rail fiasco but mainly to our willing- And of course those lucky buggers, Oliver and somewhere outside Milton Keynes by luxury minibus (?) to the park. ness to accept Radio One’s hospi- James who spent a relaxing day hanging out with we had to reverse 5 miles to get The Venue itself was a huge tent, tality. Sara Cox, Travis, Zoe Cook, and many more at the on the right line. We arrived in fair- with a large guest area to the left Radio 1 show. Kevin Marston ly low spirits at Manchester of the stage (with more free

The first band we managed to see was Travis. Having met them the previous night outside a TV Studio in East London (media whores that we are), we chanced to meet them again backstage in Manchester. At our request, Andy (guitar) managed to persuade the rest of the band to have their photo taken for Barefacts, just minutes before they took to the stage. Travis delivered a superb set with singer Fran’s charm (common to all members) making the performance more personal. The young crowd went wild for the All Saints - the first broadcast act of the day - who smooched onto the stage with “Always Something There to Remind Me” (or possibly “I Know Where It’s At” - My memory’s hazy). This was fol- lowed by “Walk This Way” - The All Saints covering RunDMC duetting with Aerosmith on an Aerosmith song - a strange crossbreed that worked better than you’d expect, though by the chorus you really wanted to hear Steven Tyler scream- ing his lungs out more than their soul vocals. I always said of “Under the Bridge” that if you took style, substance and thought out of the Chili Peppers version you would be left with the All Saints’ hapless attempt. They were hampered fur- ther by my having seen the Chilis themselves at Reading two weeks ago. Anyway I won’t dwell on it. They were back on safer ground (with me at least) with an extended “Never, Ever”, always likely to be a crowd pleaser. They proved they could sing, too, with the a cappella ending. The girls finished with a rousing “Lady Marmalade” as the four male backing dancers engaged in a routine that said “Never mind ce soir, what about now?” Overall, I’m forced to admit, a high-class pop act, with a laid-back, groovy band and dancing that seemed to suggest they wanted more babies.

Chris Moyles

Melanie C took the stage next, introduced by Radio 1 ‘new girl’ Sara Cox. Spice Girl solo careers will inevitably be pre-judged and the consensus was that Melanie would take the Robbie Williams line and adopt a harder edge. So is she any good at it? Well, her songs are of the ‘Grungey with singalong pop chorus’ variety, all done very taste- fully of course and with the prerequisite storming backing band. Unfortunately, her stagecraft is rock posturing by numbers. The headbanging would have been more convincing pre-haircut. When bottles are thrown she replies with the glib “Thanks, I’m making a collection of those up here,” rather than inviting the whole audience backstage for a fight which would have been far more amusing (and would hopefully have got the girl blowing a whistle in my ear throughout the gig an almighty smack). When she says midway through the set “You probably don’t know many of my songs yet… but you soon will” there is a certain hollow inevitability to it. Go and see the Spice Girls instead. Sara Cox &Ollie Supergrass got the crowd moshing with an energetic performance of their most popular songs, though Gaz’s solo in “Alright” was somewhat dubious (Reviewed from the bar - sorry!). James, the headliners, seemed to have won their place on the bill on the strength of their Manchester roots. None the less they pleased an eager audience by bashing through “Sit down,” “She’s A Star,” et al, despite the lead guitar being heroically out of tune. Besides, the stumbling youngster I met backstage (high on atmosphere, presumably) didn’t seem to care too much when he said with adulation “I spoke to Saul!” with reference to James’ violin / guitar player or ‘The lit- tle guy over there in the hat’ to the rest of us. Zoe ‘Ball’ Cook

A pretty fine day if truth be told. On the bus on the way back Andy from Travis came and spoke to us - celebrity scoop of the day: He likes Toy Story. Maybe next time we’ll discover the All Saint’s favourite colours. …And if you’re wonder- ing, the journey back was a disaster.

James Bellamy & Oliver Melville-Smith

The crowd oggle the All Saints (well James did) Ollie meets Travis 16th September 1999 MUSIC FEATURES 7

‘Short Bus’. Supported by constant touring, Filter: The Interview including stints with The Smashing Pumpkins, Filter leader Richard ‘Terminator 2: Judgement get drunk and hang out ‘Short Bus’, became a Patrick is a happy man, Day’. Richard chose with Trent, and I didn’t platinum selling success. he has recently complet- playing guitar as his way even get that much However, once the tour ed work on his out, after his own band money. I was Trent’s was over Richard and band’s second album, The AKT folded he funny guy. I was con- Brian parted company. ‘Title Of Record’, and this joined Nine Inch Nails. vinced that the only rea- “Brian was back-ass- time round the UK side son I was there was ward, I was insecure. I of his label are actually Your musical career because I could make didn’t want to do inter- doing some promotion. “I picked up when you him fucking howl with views, and he wanted to spent three quarters of a joined Nine Inch Nails, laughter. Trent has a represent the band, so I million dollars of my own was that fun? serious side but he had just made him the money coming to Europe “When I was in the Nails the best sense of mouthpiece. He started last time round”, he says, I wasn’t feeling like I was humour I knew. We had calling me his singer, so I “but this time they are doing anything. I was the a blast, but I wanted told him he could take paying.” live guitar player running more in my life than just his attitude and showed around the stage and being his friend.” him the door.” Richard Patrick grew up Trent would throw beer in Cleveland, his older at me and tackle me.” So you chose to leave The new Filter album, brother Robert became NIN. ‘Title Of Record’, was an actor, best known for You needed more of a “I had to leave, I wasn’t recorded in Richard’s playing Arnold challenge? getting fulfilment out of own studio, at the cost of Schwarzenegger’s “There was nothing for my life. Once, during the about one million dollars. nemesis the T1000 in me to do, I was a paid to time we were recording This album has seen ‘The Downward Spiral’, I FILTER - Title of Record (Warner) Richard collaborate with asked him for more several other people, Title of Record sees Richard Patricks industri- money. He suggested I al rock ensemble returning in fine form. After including several songs might want to get a job a short keyboard intro the band kicks into the written with live guitarist as a pizza delivery boy, comfortable with the cur- interviews and making first single, “Welcome to the Fold”, a hook Geno Lenardo. rent situation. videos. Now it is easy.” that way I’d have some filled seven and a half minutes, which twists and turns with ‘I was going to do [this “Absolutely. I think this is alarming unpredictability, displaying the trademark big money and get to know record] by myself, then it the quintessential Filter The record company beats and churning guitars. However it is tracks later in L.A. I had done some became cool for Geno to the album which show Filters newfound versatility best. record. This is the band I have very positive expec- demos and had seven show up and play guitar “The Best things” is sheer electronica, while the sublime have always envisioned. tations for ‘Title Of record companies offer- parts I would never have “Take a picture”, complete with acoustic guitars, displays ing me deals. I told him Everything does not Record’ and rightly so. thought of doing. It was have to come from me, This autumn will see Richard Patricks amazing grasp of dynamics. Elsewhere he could keep his job.” tracks like the epic “Cancer”, and the frankly weird “Miss reassuring to know there there are other creative Filter join the Family Blue”, show Filters willingness to experiment outside the was someone else, he ideas from other mem- Values’ tour in the US confines usually associated with this genre. The real thing After signing to Reprise, came into it the right Richard was joined by bers of the band. I want- after they have complet- that seperates Filter from many other industrial bands, way. He was about the ed the camaraderie of a ed a brief European tour. however, is the use of real emotion, rather than the self Brian Liesegang and music, and great songs.” band. I am having fun Rob Winder pity that is so often mistaken for feeling, making the together they recorded album a strangely uplifting experience. 9/10 J.D doing this, now I enjoy the first Filter album, Richard seems to be Earth are you there...... NO RUBS and the crowd is Brassy discovered hip hop beats on their last eager for them, as it London Borderline album the two boy/two girl group cover is two years since 7th September 1999 bases as diverse as old skool call and they were last in DJ Downfall is playing the tunes tonight. response chants to pseudo-futuristic town. Once Why he has been as successful as the garbage-lite loops. Clearly danceable, yet described as the underground suggests is not clear. Daft intelligent enough to swerve wide of sound- first indie-rock mixtures of retro disco cheese and eighties ing like Republica they play all their almost supergroup, front- drum machines create something rather too hit, “Good Times” and encore with their man Dean bland for anyone to take notice. However, second single, which still sounds as fresh Wareham having the people are up and crowding around the as ever. If the tempo could slow once in a stage as Brassy appear. Brassy have been while it would make for better diversity, but been in the marvel- around for many years playing semi-toilets as a singles band their success is assured. lous Galaxie 500 like these but show no tiring of the under The only downer for the night was the and bassist Justin acheivement circuit. And now might be the venue bar, which rivalled the union in terms LUNA and SCOTT4 Harwood was in The Chills. The set time they finally make their escape. Having of rip-off prices. Andrew Thomas Embassy Rooms London starts with the title track form the ‘Pup 8th September 1999 Tent’ album, Dean Wareham, his hair traditionally messy, sporting a perspex GIGS THIS WEEK: 16th –22nd September I am absolutely certain that the guitar. It is hard to nail down the Luna Embassy Rooms are built on the sound, there are so many points of ref- mouth of Hell, there can be no other Thursday FILTER @ The Scala, London erence, the obvious Velvet explanation for the oppressive heat in Underground and Lou Reed, Neil MY RUIN @ Electric Ballroom, Camden the room, and once the crowd fills in it Young, The Go-Betweens and the Friday SNAP CASE @ The Garage, London becomes overbearing for some. Flaming Lips, although maybe they Saturday Scott 4 amble onto the stage and drift have been influenced by Luna. Sunday MURMERS OF IRMA/GLITTERBUG/THE into their recent single ‘Catastrophe’. ‘Superfreaky Memories’ the first single Their music is a weird take on TEENBEAT @ Upstairs at The Garage, London from the current, and truly beautiful ‘ Americana which somehow has Days Of Our Lives’ album highlights SOMATIC @ Surrey’s Student Union become cross-pollinated with Kraut- the band’s harmonies as the crowd Monday rock electronica. The band mix the use vainly try to match them. Other high- Tuesday THE BETA BAND @ The Portsmouth of real drums on some songs with lights are the charmingly titled “US Out Pyramids, Portsmouth electronic drums on others, but it is the Of My Pants’ and ‘I Hop’, before the former that seem to work better, the Wednesday CLINT BOON EXPERIENCE @ The Garage, main set ends with ’23 Minutes In band appearing more spirited in these Brussels’, they return for an encore London situations. Despite a few up-beat and leave us with a stunning take on MOBY @ The Scala, London moments the set is mostly lifeless, the ‘Friendly Advice’ with the crowd howl- band appearing disinterested in per- ing for more. Let us hope that they Next Week in the music section...... forming. return sooner next time. Rob Winder Luna on the other hand are full of life Album reviews including the new Mint Royale LP, & Supergrass LP Live reviews including Somatic and Masters of Reality. 8MUSICREVIEWS 16th September 1999

original version has the typical Quoted as “Music from and Skint sound stamped all over it, inspired by the motion picture The Single of the Week SINGLES it’s the breakbeat (Spectre Mix) Wood” (which I assure you is not and dub / trance (Wildstyle Bob’s a low budget Scandinavian porn ANTENNA - Come On KINOBE - War And Peas EP Dope Surprise Mix) that truly film), “Crave” is R&B in a Boyz II Spring (Mushroom) (Pepper) stand out as tracks which make Men style. Starting with the obliga- “An unashamedly infec- This is Kinobe’s second EP but it’s you want to groove 9 or whatever tory whining that is indicative of its tious pop creation” is how you youngsters do to these mod- genre, laid over a smooth acoustic never going to be available to buy, Antenna describe this first due to some rather ‘adventurous’ ern beat combos nowadays. 8/10 guitar and sparse drum samples, single from their forthcom- sampling. And that’s a shame, as A.D. one wants it to rise to a climax, ing album. And it’s hard to the main track ‘Cicada’ is quite and sure enough it comes. The R.KELLY - If I Could Turn Back disagree. It’s one of those sumptuous, full of swelling orches- single will probably be a success. The Hands Of Time (Jive) songs that has anthemic tras and fraught, soulful vocals, a The film? It’ll probably flop. Strong lyrics supported with good potential, and a version kind of post-trip-hop dark, very 6/10 O.M.S vocals. A somewhat slow song minus vocals could easily powerful track. Together with that you’d enjoy playing at the end be heard on a few adverts ‘Moonie’, a funky hip-hop sample ALPINESTARS – The Less of a long day.8/10 I.U. or soundtracks. Despite the title, ‘Come On Spring’ is very much a sum- frenzy, and ‘The Gardener of Vegas ep (Faith & Hope) mer song. Laid back strings glide over a relaxed beat, while singer Kim Eden’, which is so silly it’s brilliant, L.F.O - Summergirls (Logic) Incorporating break-beat into Salmon could have been in the bath when he recorded the vocals. A it’s really pretty nice. But you’ll From the management team that warped and distorted electronic very good song, but Antenna nee to aim more for the foreground than sounds is said all too readily in probably never hear it. Bugger. brought N’Sync, Backstreet Boys the background to fulfil their considerable potential. 8/10 M.A. 8/10. A.M. and Britney Spears come a new music reviews, with a multitude of boy band L.F.O (Lyte Funckie bands jumping on the Bentley LOU BEGA Mambo No.5 (BMG) The voice from Sash’s ‘Mysterious DOT ALLISON – Close Your Ones). We are presented with a bandwagon. This aside the What is there to say about this Times’ and ‘the other one’ on the Eyes (Heavenly) one? If you are a cricket fan you’ll Abba All-stars Brit. award tribute laid back mellow tune that is obvi- ‘Alpinestars’ offer a mellow four Haunting vocals, pleasing have known it for much longer medley attempts to catch the last ously aimed for the pre-pubescent track debut which gets yah jigging, melodies and a totally relaxed school girl market. The strange still, not a touch on the ‘Chemical than you think as it was (minus moments of the Ibiza summer beat produce what could be the thing is that it stops abruptly when Brothers - Sunshine Underground’ the vocals) the theme tune to dance blitz. Aside from the obvi- perfect chill out song. The single Channel Four’s coverage of the ous Balearic remix, Angel remains it should really just fade out. 6/10 D.M.C. comes with a remix by Slam from staggeringly unsuccessful cricket faithful to the handbag formula 7/10 A.S. Glasgow. This, unlike the singe VELVET BELLY - Easy season. I’m not sure why it was and is no better than any other release, is disappointing, being (Boilerhouse Records) THE ALOOF - Infatuated chosen for cricket as this style has FNO standard: 5/10 H.B.G. highly repetitive and uninteresting. Another Scandinavian band with a less to do with cricket than most (Screaming Target Recordings) This week’s reviews by; A superb single, pity about the sugar sweet female vocalist and of England’s batsmen have to do On the first listen I thought that Oliver Melville-Smith,Al Mooney remix. 8/10 M.W. Scandinavian looking backing this was just plain dull. On the with winning. But, to give it its Adam Saxty, Andrew Smith band. It’s all very pleasant, and in dues it is catchy, and different to INDIAN ROPEMAN - Sunshine second listen and cranking the Daniel Jones, Ian Purvey, Honey doing so, it’s also a bit boring. But anything else that has been Of Your Love (Skint) volume up it becomes a quite Barter Godfrey,Rob Winder, the voice is tinged with enough released recently. However the good, upbeat dance tune. Whilst Kevin Marston, Daniel Cremin, The bouncy people at Skint give emotion to put a bit of sparkle into not inanely chart happy, it is bright best thing I can say about it is that Ikaraam Ullah, Lisa Thornhill, us another slab of poppy dance / proceedings. If guitar pop is your big with variation.7/10 I.P. it is huge in Germany. Just like Amanda J Taylor, Oliver guitar crossover this time with a bag, then bag this. If not, don’t. David Hasselhoff. 4/10 M.A. Chamero, Andrew Deegan, Matt Bentley Rhythm Ace remixing on It’s your call. 6/10 D.J. a Kula Shaker slant. While the MARC DORSEY - Crave (Jive) TINA COUSINS - Angel (Jive) Ward & Matt Anderson.

focused lyrics. Songs which are dance orientated, perhaps record concerns the lyrics. I’m not they don’t want to be derided as swoon and ponder like ‘Ricetones’ aiming for something like Fat Boy sure how good their English is, just plain stupid. While they set ALBUMS and ‘Hotel Silence’ capture Slim, but they’re not quite as but some of the writing is terrible. I out aiming for sentiment the feel- Subaqwa’s unique harmonic land- appealing and fade too much into would like to draw your attention ing throughout this collection is scape, while ‘Backwater’ has that the background. Surprisingly, one particularly to Changing Man, the boredom followed by growing DUB NARCOTIC SOUND SYS- natural country air about it. ‘Chalk of the tracks the press release chorus of which goes: “I am a tiny aggression towards anything TEM MEETS THE JON Circle’ is a exquisitely carved drew attention to was ‘Divine’, a dog/ I am a giant rock” and so on. Danish. 2/10 M.A. SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION debut album with natural har- painfully repetitive whiling rant, I’m sure there is a point, but they IN A DANCEHALL STYLE - monies to soothe the savage performed by a woman with no should try and translate it better if Sideways Style (Southern) heart of the world, yet at times too voice for that or any other type of As musical meetings go, few will pessimistic. 6/10 K.M. song. There is however, bags of have such a cumbersome title of potential in this record,and so. SAXON - Metalhead this, or perhaps inform the poten- 6/10 M.A. Album of the Week tial listener of so little. So, perhaps (Steamhammer). This album is British heavy metal you’ve heard of The Jon Spencer ARAB STRAP - Elephant Shoe in all its resplendent glory. For a Blues Explosion, but Dub Narcotic (Go! Beat) band that has been around for Sound System? I mean, the mind Previous albums sung of gritty, over 20 years and released 13 boggles; and all in a dancefloor squalid loves, and of loves lost. previous albums they still sound style? Are we to expect blazing This, their third record, is billed as fairly fresh. Sticking to the tried garage tracks or a more traditional “altogether more optimistic” than and tested heavy metal formula of ballroom dancefloor style? Well the last two, which must mean lavish guitar work and screaming neither really, cos this is a mean- that they were two of the most dark vocals this album still pro- ingless lo-fi foray of slippery coun- depressing records ever made. As duces a massive sound. However try guitar riffs, bumpy drums and I really struggle to find any opti- the band are showing their age lifeless vocals. But, bugger me if mism at all here; each track plods with track 5 ‘What goes around, this isn’t somehow an utter treat, on after the last, conjuring up comes around’ this is a heavy that extra Christmas present hid- images of Irvine Welsh-esque metal album after all not a lecture den under the bed ‘till after dinner, drunken sordid sex, being “f^^ked” on morals! They then partially the taste of your first drunken or “wrecked”, and other such jolli- redeem themselves with ‘Piss off kebab. Indeed it’s dirty and soiled ty’s. There may be a glimmer of bomb’, with its howling guitar solo, much like the latter, but if you too interest musically speaking - the DEATH IN VEGAS The Contino Sessions (Concrete) which is actually quite good. The are bored of crap, homogenous orchestration is stark and minimal, The packaging (consisting of a skull, gothic script and lyrics do sound strangely naïve Welsh rock bands and seek a bit yet strangely fulfilling - but sadly various images of the same boot that would not look compared to more recent releases of inventive intelligence and a the lack of any real variation or out of place on a Rolling Stones album cover) suggests from other bands.Ok, but nothing guaranteed lack of flag waving, highlights render it almost unlis- something very different to the sounds within. However, new. 6/10 M.W. then indulge in this. ‘Sideways tenable. Apparently the band have I found it hard to dislike ‘Death In Vegas’, despite the Soul’, a lip smacking feast of funk- ANTENNA Installation suffered in the past from a press NME very accurately describing their music as “..Spiritualised-meets- tastic skip-a-long lo-fi guitar, snap- (Mushroom) who fail to grasp the irony in their Kraftwerk..”. What we have here is a particularly dark album that bene- py punctuating percussion, cov- Antenna, a four-piece from Down music, but when it’s hidden under fits from being turned up loud, with ambient soundscapes built from a ered in stoned, starry-eyed stutter- Under simply oozes Australian- such a thick layer of spewing mis- mixture of live and sampled drums, loads of weird analogue synth ings of indescript dance intentions ness even though on this album ery, it may as well not be there at sounds, and whilst the tracks could not be described as songs, they is typical. Do beware the strange they experiment a lot with different all. 3/10. A.M. feature vocal contributions from the likes of Iggy Pop. Whilst I doubt death of ‘Chicken Legs’, winding ideas and sounds. While I would- that ‘Death In Vegas’ are destained for large-scale success (nor do I up like a strangled cat. 8/10 D.J. PORT FRIENDLY Lordship Lane n’t describe Antenna as a super beleive this to be their aim) they will find their corner of the market and (Voices of Wonder) group they are made up of people this is definately an album worth checking out if you like this sort of SUBAQWA – Chalk Circle (Faith Port Friendly, even though they from other bands and this is thing.8/10. O.M.S & Hope) are Danish sound more like what reflected in their music. Delicate guitars, soothing har- you’d expect from Belle and ‘Come On Spring’ is the standout Win a signed copy of ‘The Contino Sessions’ monies and luring vocals are pro- Sebastian than anything else I’ve track, and it’s easy to see why it duced with an air of dignity that heard. In fact if you took Bell and was chosen for the first single. by filling in the missing word underpins the belief of this album. Sebastian and slowed them down Unfortunately it stands alone in H------n in Las Vegas ‘Chalk Circle’ is relaxed and a lot, you’d get a fair impression of terms of its style as well as its Answers to [email protected] melodic with its contextual alibi Port Friendly. One of the main quality. Most of the other tracks by the 27/10/99 supporting the laid back and reservations I have about this 16th September 1999 The Summer’s Albums 9 The Summer’s Gone...... So What’s Left ? Erm, not much, except those holiday memories! So the Barefacts music team decided to dig out those summer albums for you.

RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS – Californication (Warner Bros) BEN & JASON – Emoticons (Go! Beat) Four years on from ‘One Hot Minute’ the Chilli’s return with an eclectic mix of funk, rock and acoustic tracks. ‘Road Have you ever lied on your bed and watched the Trippin’ demonstrates a mellow nature rarely seen since ‘Under The Bridge’ back in 1991, and this is reinforced by the clouds drift slowly past the window, the trees rustle in simplistic but effective title track ‘Californication’. The two singles released from the album, ‘Scar Tissue’ and ‘Around the the wind and the birds glide through the sky? This may World’ are closer to the style expected by fans, but are still considerably lighter and more radio-friendly than they could, or sound naff, but some of the songs from Ben & Jason’s perhaps should be. The funk is delivered in ‘Get on Top’, ‘Purple Stain’ and ‘Right on Time’ to appease cries for more old- debut LP could well make the soundtrack. Their sound style material. Perhaps this album could be seen as a top 40 sell out, or a sad reflection of the band’s former works, but seems more polished than that of their mini-album, unfortunately I like the Chilli’s new direction hence 8/10 L.A. ‘Hello’, but the original style remains; oodles of acoustic guitar, luscious strings and shimmering falsetto vocals. These songs have been skilfully constructed, allowing BEN CHRISTOPHER - My Beautiful Demon (V2) the listener to delve deep into the composer’s scram- Coming from Wolverhampton, Ben Christopher presents us with his debut album ‘My Beautiful Demon’. The press release bled minds. For example, ‘Dear Sally’ is a jaunty little suggests that his influences include Talk Talk, Japan, Joy Division, Concteau Twins, Bowie and Kate Bush. However this number, but underneath the sweet topping are lyrics album reminds me of Radioheads ‘OK Computer’. While musically it may be on the same level (which is no mean feat!) Ben’swhich form a sour-tasting centre. ‘Romeo & Juliet Are voice does seem to lack the passion of Thom Yorkes, and he does sound a bit too weedy for me. This album will appeal to Drowning’ sounds pretty depressing on paper, but it’s a anybody who is fed up with the poppy and cheesy music which is all to often churned out by the radio stations. There is no beautiful, fragile melody….., like Radiohead on one of one single track that stands out, which is the sign of a good album. However it is worth checking out the preceding single, their better days. The album as a whole is a light vehi- which borrows its title from the name of the album and the second track ‘Give Me Everything’. The analogy with Radiohead is cle, a paper boat which sits on the water and floats in no more apparent than here where the drums sound like they have been borrowed from ‘Airbag’ on ‘OK Computer’. no particular direction. The good thing is it never looks 8/10 A.S. like sinking. 8/10 A.T.S.

STABBING WESTWARD – Darkest Days (Columbia) DAVE PEARCE PRE- THE MURDER CITY Stabbing Westwood return after 3 years since ‘Wither Blister Burn and Peel’ with a more organic and SENTS... - 40 Classic Dance DEVILS - Empty Bottles, melodic album. ‘Darkest Days’ is a mixture of the band’s goth and industrial days with tracks like Anthems (Manifesto) Broken Hearts (Subpop) ‘Everything I touch’ and ‘The thing I hate’, while others like ‘Torn Apart’ and ‘When I’m dead’ are basic They are all here. All the tracks This band is signed to punk rock epics, with crashing guitars and drum crescendos. Although ‘Drugstore’ is very reminiscent of you’ve been boogying away to Subpop... the home of Grunge Nine Inch Nails ‘Sin’, with its harrowing vocals and industrial noise backdrop, but these are just petty argu- this last summer (snif snif (is Grunge really dead...?). ments as each track holds it’s own. Still, its worth 8/10 K.M. snif...) plus some less recent Having recently supported LIMP BIZKIT - Significant Other (Flip) classics, have all been included bands like Pearl Jam and For those who don’t yet know who Limp Bizkit are, CHUCK PROPHET – The Hurting on a CD compiled by top Radio Nashville Pussy, this group they’re the ones who made the magnificent cover of Business (Cooking Vinyl) 1 FM DJ Dave Pearce. On this, sounds like a cross between George Michael’s ‘Faith’, contributed to the Family Chuck’s career began as the guitarist in Green On his latest compilation: Loop Da Nirvana (fast, pulsing guitar riffs Values tour and are part of the new breed of hip hop/ Red, forerunners of the Paisley Underground and Loops ‘Miracle Maker’ - one of and obtuse lyrics) and The metal crossovers. They display blissfully aggressive later No Depression scenes. After eight albums with the hottest tracks on Fatboy Screaming Trees (more subtle, bass licks, manic guitars, furious drumming, clever the band this is his fifth solo album, and it sees him Slim’s record box, Pete Heller’s melodious rock); two of the sampling and then an ability to mellow it all out and continuing to bring new ideas into his already eclec- massive club anthem ‘Big Love’, most influential bands to come still sound funky, such as on the painfully observant tic fold. Drawing together the best of influences, Yomanda’s ‘Synths & Strings’... out of the Seattle scene. The ‘Rearranged’. They name check Eminem, Korn, Staid Dylan, Neil Young, The Stones, Tom Waits and lots to name but a few. Sadly, like best songs on the album are and the Wu Tang Clan, and also feature the Method of sixties garage bands, ‘The Hurting Business’ tends to happen with most end ‘Stars in her Eyes’ and ‘Hey Man. Limp Bizkit are proving to be a growing force in sees Chuck doing what he has always done so well of the summer compilations, Sailor’, two fine, raw, diamond the American alternative market. Maybe for some they- writing great songs. Simple ideas, melodically this CD will almost certainly find hard examples of what rock are too neatly packaged, and certainly design plays a delivered and no two sounding the same. The its way to the ‘reduced to clear’ (and sadly nowadays it doesn’t) big part of the Enhanced CD. But on the other hand biggest change on this album is the use of sampled section of most record shops should sound like.7/10 O.C. sounds, which Chuck makes sound as though roots before the end of the year... the album has an energy about it that seems to canon MARINE RESEARCH - rock has always featured a DJ. These coupled with 7/10 O.C. out of the hi-fi. For those on the same wavelength the ‘Sounds From The Gulf ‘outro’ track, about everything that “brings out the bile the ever-present organ make this album one of the finest in Americana this year. 7/10 R.W. MERCURY 99 COMPILATION Stream’ (K) from the back of my neck…” is not to be missed and CD - Various (Promona) ‘Sounds From The Gulf Stream’ this cd is definitely worth investigating. 8/10 H.B.G. Containing tracks from each of is the debut album released by FEEDER – Yesterday Went Too Soon (The the nominees eg Blur, Manic the much acclaimed popsters SALAKO- Musicality (Jeepster) Echo Label) Street Preachers and the Marine Research. The Marine This album is kind of weird. Weird in a ‘good trip’ What style are this band after? Songwriter, Grant Stereophonics. It is no surprise Research sound combines a kind of way. Its got a strong element of ‘is it still Nicholas, seems hell-bent on juxtaposing rock with then to see some real gems variety of influences spanning 1970?’ psychedelia to it. I sense some influence the sort of string-laden pop-cheese that sells heavy here particularly with the from bubbly 60’s girl pop, to ele- from the Superfurrys here. Not a bad thing. I would- albums to young girls. ‘Yesterday Went Too Soon’, Eastern influences from the ments of the 90’s such as lo-fi n’t be surprised if this band found a comfortable and ‘Radioman’ are prime examples, and are virtually excellent Talvin Singh (who and indie pop. Many sounds niche somewhere. Yeah, there’s hope. 7/10 L.T. incomparable to ‘Insomnia’ and the brilliant ‘Day In won) and Black Star Liner. remind me of Catatonia’s ‘Way Day Out’. ‘Tinsel Town’ is a hefty slab of noise, and Other good inclusions are The Beyond Blue’ album. The com- FIFTH AMENDMENT - ‘Praeludium’ (One ‘You’re My Evergreen’ demonstrates noticeably less Chemical Brothers, Faithless bination of influence’s works in Little Indian Records) inspiration than some of its fellow tracks despite the and Kate Rusby. This kind of an uplifting way. It’s hard to dis- For those of you that like rock with attitude, this is fact they’ve introduced (horror of horrors) a cello! album is particularly well suited like tracks such as ‘Parallel the single for you. Although nothing new is ‘Paperfaces’, one of the album’s highlights in my to the kind of person who likes Horrizontal’ which is a success- achieved here, this single still worth a listen. The mind, is a slow ramble about relationships with a the odd song on the radio, but ful example of this . A couple of use of female lead vocals works well and makes a poignant melody. I guess this review portrays the never has the courage to com- tracks may be a little too pop- nice change from listening to your average long album in a bad light, but the truth is that it is likeable mit to buying an album by one tastic at times, but generally this haired weirdo grunting. Not Bad, some nice B- and in its resourceful use of differing pop and rock artist. Retailling at £4.99 it’s is nice album perfect for listen- Sides. 6/10 A.J.T. 1 style Feeder have managed to write an album that value for money and probably ing to on a summer’s sunny will appeal to a huge audience. 6/10 L.A. worth getting. 7/10 O.M.S. afternoon. 7/10 A.J.T.

MY RUIN - Speak And and ‘Sick with It’ show the level of effort but it is background music. Mambo (RCA) Bega skips soul-lessly Destroy (Snapper) energy and aggression that 6/10 I.P. You already know what the through songs made mainly from Tarrie B.returns with her latest should be evident throughout the premise is – wacky mambo king, lists of what she likes, what he’s PUFF DADDY - Forever (Puff project and throughout tries to album. 6/10 A.D. imitating the zoot suits of prohibi- got and where he likes her to Daddy Records) convince the world that not only is tion America who’s sooo popular come from. It is, of course, dire, AIR - Premiers Symptomes The album consists of laid-back she REALLY angry this time but with the ladeez. It doesn’t get any 2/10 H.B.G. (Source) lyrics backed by guest appear- also that men aren’t very nice better than ‘Mambo number 5’ Everyone can remember Air’s ances from hip-hop and R’n’B people. This is nowhere more evi- which is clearly the best track on SARAH DOUGHER- Day One classic tracks, ‘Sexy Boy’ and artists Jay-Z, Redman and Kelly dent than on ‘June 10’ as Ms. B. here, and was co-written by Perez (k) ‘Kelly Watch The Stars’, well the price. Sean lacks substance and gets all self-confessional while Prado of ‘Guaglioni’ fame. Other It also boasts ‘varied instrumenta- tracks on this mini album (33 min- at times gets messy with the pro- managing to sound like a cross songs such as ‘Mambo Mambo’ tion in the press release. Well, if utes) came before the success of duction. If you enjoy listening to between Alanis Morissette and try to recreate the catchiness of you consider a cheap drum kit, a ‘Moon Safari’. The six tracks on how much platinum he wears on Angelica Rugrat! However, no. 5, but somehow miss and irritating twangy guitar sound and here are good laid back tunes, his body while your a student despite the shortcomings, My sound rather like jingles. Most a ‘I’ve just swallowed a harmoni- however they aren’t as engaging scraping to get by on a student Ruin’s debut is not an awful songs are about being a harm- ca’ vocals then you might like it. as the aforementioned tracks. loan then this may be the album record, just one that is short on less, cheeky womaniser. In your Personally, if I ever see this album Also a couple of the tracks lack for you.5/10 I.U. ideas. Songs such as ‘Sycophant’, dreams, mate. With moments of in a shop, I’ll run in the opposite polish. This is an accomplished ‘Horrible Pain (Within my Heart)’ LOU BEGA A Little bit of twee barber shop harmonies, direction. Very quickly. 2/10 L.T 10 16th September 1999

In the past Barefacts feared that South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut it may get the cinema times wrong This year we are sure you’ll get the information hot off the press. Here’s the fax we were sent

Director: Trey Parker Starring: Cartman, Kyle, Kenny, Stan, Chef, Satan & Saddam Hussein amongst others

Just like the popular television series but as it says in the title bigger, longer and uncut. Which in effect means more characters, a pretty impressive plot and more innovative swearing and grossness that have been imagined up before. Also unlike the television show, this is more of a musical, with the characters habitually bursting into song. Tunes like the boys’ fave movie heroes Terrance and Phillip singing ‘Uncle Fukka’, and Cartman’s ‘Kyle’s Mum’s a Bitch’, strike you with the number of swear words that have been fit into a song. But all this and other profanities are perfectly acceptable as the actual plot of the film, without giving too much away is about how a society lays the blame for it’s inherent ills on a movie. The film is basically about a film, which corrupts the children of America, which then leads to America declaring war on Canada, which then eventually almost leads to Satan (and his live in lover Saddam Hussein) taking over the earth. With this sort of the plot the writers have created a license for them- selves to be as obscene and blasphemous as they can, which all in all makes for a very funny film. The first thirty minutes, it’s an unrelentless success of black humour, unsurprisingly Kenny dies, but the biggest laughs come from the characters free use of the words fuck and shit juxtaposed unusually with parts of the body. Despite the basic animation it proves that story is more important than flashy effects, and the genius at work on this film, has made for a film that not only makes you laugh but also makes you think, about the sort of society America has created. 9/10 Nick Walsh. 16/9/99 11 Personals Dr Russ submit your personals to [email protected] Dear Russ

I’m pretty sure that I’d like a job related to my To my little spider. You are the best thing that has ever hap- degree when I leave. The trouble is, a friend pened to me.I am in your web told me there are half a dozen things I could forever- no escapeXXXX consider. How can I find out what they are?

Lucky.S - can't wait for another secret kiss love Lucky.P Dear Paula

You didn’t say what degree you were doing! Never mind, I’ll do my best to answer in a way LUNARLISA &MYSTICMOONDA that covers all of them. First of all, your friend was right when they said you had a choice of VIRGO PISCES jobs. Just suppose you’re doing a scientific August 24 - September 23 February 20 - March 20 degree. That means you could consider Any planned celebrations this week should be In all my time at Uni, I’ve never yet found a pigeon research, development, quality control, produc- alcohol free zones. In fact drinking of any kind this in my hole. Oh, I live and wait. This week you too tion, teaching, technical sales and others week will lead inevitably to doom and destruction. will be playing the waiting game as your dubious depending on exactly what degree you’ve done. Be warned. package still hasn’t arrived. Perhaps if you are If you’re doing engineering you could consider Unlucky object of the week: men with either feeling impatient you should invest in a puncher research, design, installation, commissioning, beards and caps, or guts and glasses. repair kit...... patent work, production engineering and so on. Unlucky object of the week: Glass bottled ketchup If you’re doing a humanities subject, you could LIBRA (some of it has issues.....) choose research, finance, management, teach- September 24 - October 23 ing, and many different areas of degree-related You’ve been feeling sorry for yourself - Cheer up ARIES professional practice such as law, psychology you grump! Its no-one else’s fault that you got your March 21 - April 20 or music. head stuck in the gas oven. You fool! When peo- Its’ all fun and games, fun and games. Be warned ple suggest using your head first they mean men- though, things look set to get dicey! Be prepared These ideas may get you started. Can I sug- tally. Oh dear. to protect your toys, they have made many ene- gest, though, that a better way to explore the Unlucky object of the week: An extremely dusty mies. They seek them high, they seek them low... possibilities for using your degree would be to duster the walls have eyes don’t you know...... pick up a Signpost Sheet from the Careers Unlucky object of the week: Lock jaw Service. You’ll see these facing you as soon as SCORPIO you walk in. They cover all of the occupations October 24 - November 22 TAURUS which graduates from particular degrees enter. You will be feeling eternally youthful this week, in April 21 - May 21 Underneath the Signpost Sheets are files fact your friends may mistake you for Peter Pan. You are working as a chaos agent. Your mission (if marked “Your Degree - What Next?” These Don’t let your competitive streak get the better of you choose to accept it) is to destroy all logical contain very full descriptions of degree-related you... a physics student may be about to beat patterns of thought in the universe. This may be jobs. They even have a section called ‘Related you... the eggs for your cake. Mmmm chocolate stressful for you... and relax. Be wary of random Occupations’ so you can consider other ideas at sprinkles all round. scratches, where the hell do they keep coming the same time. Before long you’ll have a pretty Unlucky object of the week: Hot panninis from?! By eck, did you just see that squashed good idea of the different ways you might use caramel galaxy go past, what a state mate! your degree in the future. SAGITTARIUS Unlucky object of the week: A toy dog called November 23 - December 21 Drummun. He knows where you live.... By the way, the next letter I shall answer is from You’ve got a secret admirer... OH BABY! Play it a student who has the opposite problem to you cool, cucumber, and sure enough they will reveal GEMINI - how to narrow down from a wide choice. You their identity. Be cautious though, especially if they May 22 - June 21 may be interested in that in due course! choose to take you to a dark locked room which Elephants never forget, but humans do luckily smells of Christmas trees... I had a nasty experi- (must have something to do with their trunks, the Russ Clark ence like that once...... elephants that is...). Don’t worry, be happy as life is Careers Service Unlucky object of the week: A pink fluffy bunny too short, and queues at the bar are too long! costume Never fear, Unwins is here. Two bottles of Jack Daniels? Yes please. CAPRICORN Unlucky object of the week: Twins December 22 - January 21 NOTICES All aboard, all aboard, look out for passing ships CANCER disguised as nursing buildings. Now we know our June 21 - July 23 Union Exec. first port of call in a flood. That should worry you, “Theres’ something strange... down your corri- 5pm Thursday 16th but not as much as your itchy palms. Stop shaving dor....” Its only strange Bob again with his girlfriend them and admit your problem. weird Wendy, and her ex-boyfriend freaky Frank. Unlucky object of the week: A banker Be opened minded though and they might just let Intro Week Helpers you join in. After all that’s what Uni’s all about! AQUARIUS Unlucky object of the week: A chorus of high priest January 21 - February 19 Yarmers (check out Markenfield Road) Meeting Knock Knock? what the hell is that? Sorry, my 6pm Thursday 16th Main Stage. underwear is too tight. Your underwears’ too tight LEO as well. You need to loosen up a little. Experiment July 24 - August 23 A reminder to all clubs and with your cocktails, that slow comfortable screw up I can smell something fresh... is it our polos? NO! societies that the freshers against the wall may need more vodka. its you baby. Your mojo’s working overtime. “Calm Unlucky object of the week: An exploding wonder down, calm down” (Quiet! Scouse, by the way fayre will take place on 24th bra where DID you get that car stereo from...), theres’ September in the Main Union. plenty of freshers to go around! Unlucky object of the week: Cheese slices stuck together in a block. MINIBUSDRIVERSWANTED:SEESPORTS OFFICE UNIONENTSPLANNER

‘Open to everybody’ refers to members only or registered guests of the University of Surrey Students’ Union 16/9/99 13 FROMBARWARSTOSIBLINGRIVALRY After last weeks article on Bar Wars there were a couple of negative can go there and bump into someone you know. For those living on cam- responses. A member of staff from Yates popped into the Barefacts office pus there isn’t far to walk which is good when it’s cold or you have those to inform us that the prices published in last weeks article were wrong and strappy little sandals on. The bars are also a great place to work. Apart Jon Sale, a student at this University currently on his placement working from the convenience of working on campus it’s a great way to make lots as shift manager at the Guildford Wetherspoons wrote an email to put us of friends and probably one of the most sociable jobs you can do. straight on a few things (yes, he is the brother of Emma who wrote the Over the summer there were a couple of incidents down Bridge Street article!). Emma has decided to write this article to help herself out of the that made us think that Guildford town centre was not as safe as some hole that she has dug for herself. people are led to believe. These incidents could almost be described as mini riots and on one occasion a woman was stabbed. There has also been reports of indecent exposure down Walnut Tree Close. We can not Well it seems that I may have got a few things wrong in my article last stop you from going into town but we would like to advise you that it may week. I would like to point out that the intention of last weeks article was not always be the safest option. Also we would like you to respect the not to put down any of the pubs on Bridge Street but to give you some residents that live around the area and try to keep noise to a minimum so idea of what the town can offer you. I really only gave a point of view and as not to give the students of this University a bad reputation around a first general impression of each bar. I am not trying to tell you that the Guildford. Where you go out to enjoy yourself is up to you but please be Union is by far the best place to go as everyone has their own opinion. I careful! think it’s great that Guildford now has this choice and, after all, the last thing we want is for all our students getting sick and tired of going to the Jon’s email: Union every night. Just to clarify a few points: I apologise if any of the facts I gave were false. I would like to say that I got many of the prices just by asking members of staff at each pub and You spell it “wetherspoon”, there is no ‘a’ in it. The pub has two thirds so if some of the prices are wrong then it is because of what the staff told allocated to smoking, and one third to non-smoking. Unless you are pretty me (either that or I was charged too much!). I would like to apologise to dumb it’s easy to see where you’re sitting - if it’s a smoking area the Wetherspoons (without the ‘a’!) where any false information given was tables will have ashtrays on them, and no “no smoking” signs next to the because I was misled by the information on their posters. I think I should tables. add that the bars in town are often changing what they have on offer and their prices. A large glass of house wine was actually $2.60, but is a 250ml glass Seeing as it has been pointed out to me that the review of Chancellor’s is unlike most other bars where it is a 175ml glass, and lastly, a double sadly lacking (thanks Jon!) here is my chance to boast about how great spirit and a mixer is not $2.75 - a long drink is $2.75, a double spirit the Union is. and a mixer is $2.29, and whilst not beating the unions prices, you have a First of all, the end of last semester saw a complete refurbishment of choice from Smirnoff Vodka, Gordons Gin, Bacardi, Baileys, Tia Maria, Chancellor’s bar. The new bar has been extremely successful and very Bells Whisky - not the diarrhoea inducing stuff they serve at the union - popular over the summer. It now has a more up-to-date, ‘trendy’ feel that hence the name “the quality double act”. to make it more like the type of bar you would get in town. The food is affordable and is served from eight in the morning until nine o’clock in the Lastly, the staff are not “waiting to catch you out”, they are there to evening on week days. The bar is open for more-or-less the same hours make sure those people who don’t want to breathe in other peoples as last year during the week and is now also open during weekends for smoke don’t have to - and if you’d opened your eyes at Bar Med and both food and drink. Look out for Chancellor’s Challenge which we hope Yates’, you’d have noticed that they also have no-smoking areas, equally to continue this year after the success of last year. The bars in the union proportional in size to Wetherspoons, but then, the smoke was probably remain the same but look out for drinks promotions during the week at the blurring your vision. main Union bar with Carling £1 pint three nights a week all semester and a double and mixer for £1 on Wednesdays. There are also new games All in all, a reasonably well written article, but would have been worth machines and pool tables and we have a late license for Wednesday, checking the details out with the pubs before writing it - and lastly... Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Hari’s bar continues to be open where was the review of Chancellors??? Sadly lacking! during the day throughout the week serving paninis, danish pastries, milk- shakes as well as drinks at the bar. The Helyn Rose bar also has a And so.. Bridge street vs. the Union... counter service serving hot food each weekday lunchtime and a decent hot breakfast in the mornings. The Helyn Rose bar is also open during the THE WAR BEGINS!!! evenings for FNO, comedy network and unplugged and also available for party bookings. Advantages of going to the Union, to name a few, are that you know you

Recent confrontation between the opening of the new Edward, three-monthly or annual Bus the University and its staff and Duke of Kent building, there will Travelcard for unlimited travel students over car parking facili- be an additional 1,000 staff and on all ARRIVA’s commercial ties on campus has prompted students on the campus this services within Guildford (but it the introduction of a new trans- year. is not yet valid on the Park and port policy that came into force Ride Link bus). this week. As part of this transport scheme, the University has The University/ARRIVA have The need for a policy was put joined forces with a bus compa- set the price of this annual tick- down to the fact that ‘with a staff ny, ARRIVA, to provide staff et at £100 and it is subsidised and student population now and students with a compre- heavily to reduce the cost from totalling well over 11,000, and hensive network of bus ser- the £400 it would cost a mem- with a growing number of visi- vices operating across ber of the none-University pub- tors entertained at the Guildford, between the lic. Three monthly Travelcards University each year, the pres- University’s major catchment will cost £50 each. To purchase sure on parking spaces at Stag areas. a card, take your CampusCard Hill is reaching crisis point’. and cheque (made payable to The bus system is set to allow the University of Surrey), to With the recent expansion work students (and staff) who hold a Cashiers, First Floor, Senate within the campus - and with CampusCard to purchase a House. 14 16/9/99

If ever there was a head to head If you could have invented competition between two Union something - what would it sabbaticals then it this is it. Ben have been? Davis (President) and Ben McCauley (VP Sports) are put Davis: The self refunding over through their paces around a draught. small table in the Helyn Rose Mac: The photocopier. Bar and asked a series of lame questions. Nice. Lifes ambition?

Ok, you’re both big rugby Davis: To be happy. lads but who would come out Mac: errrrrrrr trumps in an arm wrestle? Biggest regret in life so far? Davis: McCauley, hands down. Mac: ME! Davis: (unprintable) Mac: Not passing my third And who wins on the weight year. stakes? Favorite foodstuff? Davis: McCauley, hands down. Mac: ME! Davis: Steak Mac: Pasta So, when you go head to head in the bars after a game of BenDavis (President)&Ben McCauley (VPSports) Favourite person or people? rugby, who would win that? Fosters without puking. Davis: My family What’s your biggest annoyance Davis: We’re pretty much equal. We Mac: Heather Lockwood You’re both men of the world - in life at the moment? just get each other to the point of no favourite country? return. Favourite saying? Davis: When people try and con- Mac: Pretty much equal I reckon. Davis: (after England) Canada. vince me that my job is a doss. Davis: In someway everything hap- Mac: Sweden (after England of Mac: People who ask you to do Favorite game? pens for the best. course) something and want it done yester- Mac: errrrr (unprintable again) day. Pub Golf. Most memorable night at Most used catchphrase? University? Favorite historical figures? Most pints drunk in one night and where? Davis: Basically...... Davis: The night of the election Davis: Oscar Wilde. I studied a lot of Mac: Alright yeah...... results and the Charter Ball ‘99. his works for A-Level. Great man, Davis: Union Bar, the night England Unbeatable. great man. played Italy, - 24 pints of Beamish (Ben Davis & Ben McCauley in con- Mac: Election night and winning the Mac: William Web Ellis - ‘nough said. and still standing. versation over lunch with Andy Blair) Surrey 4 Rugby. Mac: Dudley, aged 18 - 28 pints of Student Advice and Information Service The Student Advice and Information Service has now moved and is situated in Wey flat 2, Surrey court. They offer free confidential, impartial and professional advice and information on access funds, special needs, dyslexia, welfare and health, benefits and rights, child care and staff development to new but a few. Drop-in opening hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. during semester time and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. during vacation.

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Student Advice and Information Service 01483 87 9261 (ext. 9261) [email protected] www.surrey.ac.uk/SAS/ 16/9/99 15 Come and learn a lan- skills are still hard to find. Your UniS Certificate has been designed with the guage! job market in mind and will spell out pre- Launch of new UniS cisely to prospective employers those areas of language you have mastered on Certificate in Language that course. Proficiency The classes run by the ELTC are proper, taught classes; the tutors are all expert, Did you know that one of the enormous and aim at a high degree of student par- perks of being a UniS student is the fact ticipation. Beginners classes particularly that while you’re here at Surrey you can concentrate on the practical skills of learn a foreign language completely free speaking and listening, but all classes of charge? And that this scheme is open provide students with a sound structural to all Surrey students, irrespective of basis in the language. Students can year or area of study? The scheme is expect to be speaking and hearing the called “Languages for All” (“LfA” for target language from the beginning; most short), and is organised and taught by important of all, the classes are lively and the European Language Teaching Centre fun and, as students are recruited from (ELTC). This year, for the first time, the right across campus, you will meet peo- ELTC is offering a new UniS Certificate ple from all over the University. in Language Proficiency to all those stu- dents successfully completing their So when do the classes start and how courses. can you register?

There are six languages on offer: Registration takes place only once a French, German, Spanish, Italian, year, as the courses run over 19 weeks, Russian and Japanese. The levels one two-hour session per week. This range from Beginners through to year registration is on Monday 20th, Advanced, so you could start a com- Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd pletely new language, or perhaps keep September. Where? In the ELTC, which up one you learnt previously. All the is on the 2nd floor of the Austin Pearce classes are two hours long, and take building. Numbers are limited, and, as place at various times throughout the day places are given on a first come, first and early evening. served basis, you need to register as soon as possible if you want to get the You may think this is all too good to be class and time-slot you prefer. You have true, but there is more! All Surrey stu- been warned! ELTC staff will be on duty dents are entitled to use, free of charge, throughout these three days to take your the superb language-learning facilities in registration and help you with all your the School of Language and International questions. “Please try and bring your Studies. Situated on the 2nd timetables with you, if you have them!” floor of the Austin Pearce build- pleads Mike Thacker, Director of the ing, the Language Centre is ELTC. open from 10.00am until 9.00pm EARTHQUAKESINTURKEYANDduring term time; here, you can Classes start in the week beginning 27th practise speaking and listening, September, continue for 9 weeks in the GREECE watch satellite television, or autumn term, then resume for another 10 brush up your grammar by using weeks from January 24th. If you are a one of the language programmes first-year student and would like more The Student Counselling Service is concerned in the Computer Laboratory. information, there are presentations on Monday 20th September between that Surrey students may have been personally Joining an LfA class is really a 4.00pm and 6.00pm in Lecture Theatres affected, directly or indirectly, by these tragic unique opportunity to increase 1 and 2 on the ground floor of the Austin your chances in the job market, events. If this is the case with you it is possible Pearce building. See you there or in by adding a language qualifica- class! that studying, socialising or sleeping have tion. The importance of effective become difficult. Although what has happened language skills in the market- place has long been recognised; Sandra Kremer cannot of course be changed talking through theequally, it is an area where such distressing experiences with an empathic person can make a difference. As always, the counsel- lors are here to help people with whatever trauma they may have experienced. An appointment for individual counselling can be made by telephoning 01483 879498 or internal extension 9498. In addition a counselling group may be run. If you would be interested in this please ring the above number. 16 16/9/99 Car Parking on Campus:The Truth In light of the recent introduction of the trans- tions will be processed by the Security STUDENTFREE port policy, student parking permits are being Department. Mrs Britton will have a supply of curbed as a direct result. A statement from the the required parking application forms. She is INTRODUCTORYTRIP Chief Security Officer (available in the located in the new Edward, Duke of Kent build- Students’ Union Reception) gave information ing on campus.’ ONBUSSERVICE 100 about how the new bus system and car-sharing scheme is going to be implemented and the ‘After the 10th September (Friday), all parking effects it will have on those students living off applications will be dealt with at the Security Arriva buses have the campus. Office in Senate House, between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm, excluding 1pm to 2pm confirmed that they will be ‘The initial sale of permits to students living off daily.’ campus, outside of the exclusion zone, will take providing a single free place in the first week of the Autumn semester ‘The exclusion zone covers all addresses (6th - 10th September). within the GU1 and GU2 postcodes and cer- journey from the University tain roads in GU3, a full list of these roads to the town for each fresher Permits will be sold between the hours of 10am can bee seen at the Security Office or the and 3pm from the Lecture Theatre concourse. House Officers desk in the Union. student using the Union You will need to bring with you a proof of own- ership of the vehicle and your offsite address. T. Watling temporary membership The cost of the permit will be £47.60.’ Chief Security Officer. card system. ‘Students living within the exclusion zone who The parking scheme on campus has effected consider they have grounds to obtain a permit staff and students alike. The charges for pay on appeal CANNOT park on campus pending and display parking and impounding have not the result of the appeal process. Appeal forms changed for 1999 - 2000 but there will be a pro- The offer period can be obtained from the Security Office and gressive increase in annual parking fees over runs from 19th must be completed and returned with support- the next four years. ing evidence to the Chief Security Officer, September to the Senate House, for consideration.’ Watch out for the introduction of the new car share scheme in the next few weeks. More 4th October. ‘All EIHMS students are required to have their information will be published for both staff and address verified by Mrs Janet Britton, EIHMS students so watch this space. Student Support Officer, before their applica-

University Bus Routes for the 1999/2000 Academic Year. Barefacts needs writers, editors, photographers, lay-up artists and reviewers for 1999 - 2000. If you are interested in getting involved with the Barefacts team email us at [email protected] 18 16/9/99

This article is repeated from last Questions & week for the benefit of the Answers newly arriving freshers supplied by Richard Paxton (Head of Residences)

credit or debit card. to the ntl Customer Call Centre. What's happening about phones in student resi- dences ? Do I have to use my own phone to make external During 1999/2000, while the telephone service is calls ? introduced, line rental will be free. The University has appointed ntl to install phone From September 2000 a charge for line rental, about points in all the Courts of Residence. ntl are paying No. You can use your PIN to make external calls £1.60 per week will be included in rent. for the installation and they will recover their invest- from any phone. Of course you must keep your PIN ment from the revenue from phone calls over a peri- secret to stop other people charging calls to your od of eight years. account. What do I do when things go wrong ?

What about Hazel Farm and Gill Avenue ? Can I use calling cards supplied by other operators ? For assistance or to report faults you will be able to make a freephone call to ntl's award winning Both these sites will have the same telephone sys- No. This service can only be used with ntl PIN cards. Customer Call Centre at any time - 24 hours a day - tem as on campus with the same facilities. 365 days a year. In addition ntl will provide staff here Can I make calls to other student rooms and other during the first two weeks of the academic session. When will the telephone service be available ? residences ? Can I access the ‘Janet’ network via this system ? We aim to connect the first buildings, about half our Yes. Calls between student phones and to any of the 3000 rooms, to the new service early in October. other University phones are free of charge. Calls to No. Access to Janet is only available from terminals Installation work will go on through this semester in and from Hazel Farm and Gill Avenue are also free. within austin pearce, the Library or academic build- all areas and we intend to complete every room by ings. December. How do people call me ? Can I access the University academic network via Who are ntl ? You will be given an extension number correspond- this system ? ing to your room number. Other students can call that "More than 40,000 businesses, nearly 200 emer- number directly. Calls from outside the University will Yes if you have a PC and modem you will be able to gency service organisations, numerous government, be by numbers in the 0870 series charged at national access the University network. More information healthcare and educational establishments, and rate. about this will be available in the near future. many other telecommunications providers, such as Vodafone, Orange and Global One rely on ntl net- What happens if I change my room ? Can I use the phone line for modem calls to the inter- works to support their voice communications." Check net ? their website for details. The extention and 0870 number are linked to particu- www.ntl-stage.ntl.com/ lar rooms. If you change rooms you will have to Yes. The phone point is a standard UK type 6 pin change phone numbers. Changing rooms has no socket with the retaining clip on the right. You plug Will there be phone service in every room ? affect on outgoing calls because they are made from the modem of your PC into the socket and call your any phone using a PIN. favourite Internet Service Provider. Yes. There will be a phone in every room. Can callers leave me a message when I am not in Does ntl provide internet service ? Do I have to supply my own handset ? my room ? Yes. The agreement with ntl includes internet service No. ntl will supply a handset at every position with a Yes. Every phone has a voice mailbox to receive with free rental, free email ids, free web space, and starter pack explaining how to use it. These will be unanswered calls. You can check your messages low rate calls. The starter pack includes software on provided just before the service goes live. from your own phone or from any other phone. CD-ROM to help you set up your PC to use ntl Internet. Do I have to queue for ages to register to use the How much is this going to cost me ? phone ? More questions? Internal calls are free. Calls via a modem to the No. You will be given a PIN card which lets you use University academic network are free. For general information email the phone straight away. You will even get a free External call charges are shown below. [email protected] start-up allowance of calls. You then call a freep- There is no registration charge, no charge for your hone number to top up the PIN account using your voice mailbox, and no charge for calls Union launches new logo for 1999/2000

After almost ten years of service, the familiar (Entertainments & Marketing) has led to ‘houses’ logo used by the Students’ Union a very favourable response and the has been relieved of its duty. Following the change has been welcomed by all those introduction of UniS as the corporate image of involved in the running of the Union as the University, it had become obvious to the well as the University and the NUS at a new sabbatical team and staff by the end of national level. the 1998/99 academic year that it was time for The new logo a change. The logo design itself was one of sever- As of the 1st September ‘99, the al professionally designed variations on (above) and its University of Surrey Students’ Union an original by VP Comms and includes predecessor now has a brand new logo that will the Unions new ‘recognised’ colour (below) replace the ‘houses’ on all new campus- within the University’s corporate image cards, signs, letter heads, posters, tick- (a Pantone Orange). The type face also ets as well as eventually the staff shirts, signifies the relationship between UniS minibuses etc. and USSU whilst at the same time remaining an obviously separate body The need for swift implementation of the within the University. It is hoped that the new image comes in the wake of the membership, both students and staff, new first year arrivals on the 19th will see the new logo as the first step in September and all returning students a re-branding of the Union during this need to have the new logo available to year. Any comments or queries are wel- them from the very start of term. The comed! logo project itself, led by Andy Blair (VP (email:[email protected]). Comms & Marketing) and Alan Roy 16/9/99 19

You could be forgiven for assuming actually set foot in an academic and 5, (sensibly steering clear of a chosen to be ‘ground’ is by far the that Surrey has always had the building soon discovered that the ‘ground’ floor, though). There was least popular entry level. bland aura it currently suffers from, bottom floor had some ridiculously some justification for their anarchy, but it was not so long ago that the high number like 17 or 18 and, real- however: the new library was creat- In fact, the new system is more University Formerly Known As ising that they really only had two ed by knocking together two adja- complicated than the old system Surrey used to have several little or three flights to climb to get to cent buildings, one having five because the floor signs and door quirks and was, to some extent, their lecture, most still went back to floors and one having six floors. plates have not yet been changed, quite quaint. bed. When the two were knocked and aren’t likely to be changed until together, rope swings and death- well after the freshers arrive. This Firstly, there used to be the univer- This floor numbering madness was slides had to be provided to enable means students have been given sity crest whose stag strutting legendary, and left many wonder- students to move between the two timetables that say ‘21AB03’ and proudly above some swords, two ing its origins. The rumour that the levels of the split-level floors, and the like, only to find that the room sacks of wool, and a checked duvet missing 16 levels have sunk into the height above sea level varied they require says ‘21AB20’ on the cover, said: “Look here! We are a the soggy campus mud turned out from one end of the floor to the door. Second and final year stu- real university with a crest picturing to be false. Also untrue was the other. Eventually they eradicated dents have already been spotted a checked duvet cover, two sacks story that Surrey’s intended first the sea level numbering, and the looking lost, so the new freshers do of wool, and some swords - not Vice Chancellor Percy ‘Shagger’ rope swings and death slides were not stand a chance of finding their one of these ex-polytechnics with Harris wanted to name the floors replaced with steps and lifts. lectures and tutorials. Change for their poncey corporate logos after his mistresses but, worried the sake of change is not always dreamt up by long haired marketing that his wife would get suspicious, The library renumbering was the bad, but not only is this change consultants”. Departments had their he numbered them after his mis- start of the rot, and now the univer- unnecessary and unimaginative: own unique logos designed by stu- tresses’ ages instead. (Incidentally, sity bureaucrats have decided that the execution is totally incompetent. dents in exchange for a five pound Shagger Harris was rejected for the Surrey’s unique quirk is confusing Boots voucher and, all in all, Surrey job of VC after it was discovered and needs replacing with a ‘sim- It’s not too late to stop this mad- with its hotch potch of traditional that he planned to spend the ple’system where the lowest floor of ness - if we act now, we can save logos was far removed from these library’s periodical budget on each building is designated ground Surrey’s quirkiness. Cut out the ex-polytechnics with their swish Chicks in Engineering and and all the others are numbered badge and stick it to as many door marketing ideas. Until a year ago, Proceedings of the Institute of upwards - precisely the method our plates as you can find! The most that is, when a group of long haired Autoerotica.) quirky scheme avoided. The arbi- common nickname for EIHMS’s marketing consultants were paid trary choice of ‘ground’ is particu- new Edward, Duke of Kent Building lots of money eradicate the quaint The truth, however, was somewhat larly unfortunate, especially consid- is EIHMS Titanic, so let us preserve hotch potch of logos and replace it different. As the university was ering that (to give just one example) Surrey’s nautical flavour and Save with the UniS ‘monolithic’ corporate being built on a hill, it occurred to you can walk into the AA/AB build- Our Sea Levels! (Andy Gale) identity. A sort of fever then gripped the planners that if you walked into ings from three different ground campus, and those old logos were some buildings from one side you heights, and the floor that has been rapidly replaced with bad copies of would be one or two floors higher the tragically trendy UniS. than if you entered from the other Hoborough takes new record side. In other words, there was no continued from page 2 Next under the hammer were the such thing as a ‘ground’ floor, and ner Duncan, a Major in the Army, quaint old stories of campus con- numbering the floors ground, one, The final day was just 6 Kms, but came home with 2 bronze, 4 fourth struction disasters. One of the old two, &c was pointless. If such a fortunately not a time trial, just a places, 2 8ths and a disappointing favourites was the story that scheme had been adopted, floors very, very, long portage. The start 13th. But with 3,000 competitors Guildford Court is so small because at the same height in connected was a disaster, giving away an and 25,000 spectators you would the builders misinterpreted the buildings could have different num- enormous lead, which was built on be happy just to compete in the dimensions on the plans as feet bers due to their different positions by the lead group, until the long atmosphere usually reserved for rather than metres. This story has on the hill, and walking between portage. Paul, known for fast football. been killed off by the new policy of buildings would make it seem like portages, ran the 800 metres filling Guildford Court with midget you had jumped up or down a floor (complete with boat and paddles) Paul would like to thank students, so no-one notices how without using any stairs. in a time which would qualify for Campusport for all their support, small it is. Also, the story that a stu- most athletic track competitions without which this would not have dent was encased in the founda- The solution was to adopt a policy and popped back into first place, been possible. This brings to an tions during the building of the befitting the technological nature of overtaking 15 other competitors. end the 1999 season and bodes Quiet Centre was ruined by the new this university, and number the well for next year and hopefully a policy of encasing one student in floors according to their height The final 2 kms of the stage and place in the World Championships the foundations of every new build- above sea level. Hence the high the race overall were done at an Team. ing on campus, so the Quiet Centre floor numbers, with level 18 mean- alarming pace and Paul paid the incident became part of a general ing 180 feet above sea level, level price for his efforts earlier in the A final unique thanks to Roger strategy rather than a one-off. 19 meaning 190 feet above sea week and lost the final burn for the who put us up in his lovely home in level, and so on. line, but only lost 2 seconds from France, especially as we found out But the quirkiest Surrey feature of his lead of 1:19, winning the com- his 19 yr. old daughter Catherine, all was the system of numbering True, the solution was a bit quirky, petition and setting a new course is an undergraduate at Surrey. It is rooms in academic buildings. Once and the melting of the polar ice record by a staggering 10 minutes. a small world, Thanks Roger. Oh they had worked out that the caps could throw things out a bit, and nice childhood Photos ‘21AB20’ on their timetable meant but the scheme was unique to Paul also competed in Spain over Catherine.... room 21 on level 20 in building AB, Surrey and was probably the most a two week series with 9 races in most freshers cried ‘Level 20?! If exciting thing about campus. total, the results were varied due you think I’m climbing 20 flights of to the nature of the unique style of steps for my Elements of Recently, though, those anarchistic Decent racing, which can mean Gastronomy lecture, you’ve got librarians decided to axe the sea boat breaking and general car- another thing coming!’ and promptly level system in the library and nage. However Paul and his part- went back to bed. Any freshers who replace it with a dull 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, SURREYPRIDE SURREYSETSTHESTANDARDS(AGAIN) he new season of Surrey university rugby is almost upon us varying abilities, which from my point of view is absolutely great, as and after last year’s admirable antics things can only get bet- one illustrious member of the club might say: “ don’t be shy, give us Tter! Still battling the teams of Surrey 3 and under the new a try! “ This of course also applies to the people who don’t want to captaincy of the Frenchman Andy ‘Ascot’ Furlong the club continues actually play rugby but want to watch it instead, all support is wel- to go from strength to strength. A new ethos has emerged within come and as the old adage goes “ the more the merrier “. Training the club and this has proved very successful, with the 1st XV nar- is at the varsity centre on Mondays and Thursdays 6-7:30pm, or rowly missing out on the glory within the BUSA league last year and come and watch us play check the noticeboard in the Union or our the 2nd XV having their best season in four years. For a fresher web site. Look out for us at the fresher’s fayre I’m sure we won’t be there could not be a better time to join. hard to miss!!! Already this season there’s been a lot of interest from people of S.U.R.F.C.

Name/Age: Ben McCauley/24 Words From Big Daddy Mac Dept:Union (formerly Mat Sci & Eng) or the murmurings of a sad old man? Nicknames: Brummie Skip, Big Mac Measurements: Large (Chancellors food over the elcome to all the first summer is to blame!) years and welcome Sporting Interests:All of them! It’s my job Wback to all the other Marital Status:Still firmly attached years. Well I’ve attempted to get some semblance of a sports Personal Info section together this week so What is you favourite feature? My Afro wig that I thank you to everyone who has wore at NUS Conference. written an article, i.e. What do you go for in a woman? Someone who can Campusport, Hobie and Me! put up with me (which is a job in itself) Cheers to Brains for writing the Favourite Food? Cornflakes for breakfast and any only article last week and apolo- HRB Lunch. gies for spelling his surname Most recent music purchase?The ‘Hepburn’ Album incorrectly. Yes I know BUSA and the other various leagues Sporting Info haven’t started yet and so there What does Surrey Sport give you?Well it gave me a is nothing to write about but job for the year and a lot of good friends. there are 50 something sports What is your: clubs, one of you must be doing most memorable moment? There are two. Winning something. Well I’ve finished promotion 2 years ago as 1st XV captain and Davis moaning so here is the (the fat b#*&^£d, who ate all the pies, and had dessert) rest...... and I winning last years elections and the boys cover- ing us in champagne. BUSA starts for all on October most embarrassing moment?Being punched by an 6th with fixtures against ex for not shagging two girls whilst on tour. (Long story) for the England under 21 Squad. and Chichester (Scum) and hopefully we’ll worst injury? Dislocated shoulder in my second year Richard ‘Tin Cup’ Caldwell who got show them true Surrey Pride. Three keeping me out for nearly a season through to the fifth round in the teams are playing at home vs. the Scum worst STD? 0961 ‘cos it means anyone can find me, English Amateur Open and the Mens Rugby 1sts and 2nds are anytime. playing a friendly at Fortress Varsity Championship. Mountaineering did- n’t climb throughout the summer but against Reading (aka scum), all teams Do you have any sporting superstitions?Always now they are fully active again and welcome support whether it is at pitch tape your ears on, just in case they fall off! will be running (I think) a beginners side or in Bretts Bar and Bistro for post Does Surrey Sport affect your social/private life? course for all you freshers. match antics. Look out for Varsity’s beer What social life I’m in the office all hours. fest in October! Who is your sporting role model?Jason Munday, Well that is enough for now from me. who taught me everything I know about senior rugby. See you all at Sports Fayre on the Sub Aqua had a semi successful trip to Who would you most like to meet? This one in impossi- 24th. Oban over the Summer (only semi ble but an ex teacher of mine called Gary Gibson who because our bus broke down) and have passed away a couple years ago who got me playing Ben ‘Mac’ McCauley. VP Sports continued to dive throughout the vacation rugby in the first place. If it wasn’t for him I wouldn’t be period. Congrats to the golfers for reach- where I am today. PS: Anyone fancy being Barefacts ing the finals only to be beaten by Sum yourself up in three words?Black Country Boy Sports Editor so you don’t have to Strathclyde (scum) and to golfer Nicola A Question next week for the Star of Surrey Pride, read my ramblings and have me all ‘Dyson’ Timmins who has been selected Ajay ‘The Money’ Patel? Ajay what have you done over the back page? with the money refunded to you from the BUSA Individuals that you were supposed to distribute to the guys who went with you? Any Last Words? A final thank you to all the sabbs for the summer and a comment to the Footie Boys: William Webb Ellis - A man who played Gods Beautiful Game and then improved it! freshers review edition