ISSUE 44 THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF NORTHUMBRIA STUDENTS OCTOBER 2015

IN THIS ISSUE... #TRENDING NEWCASTLE GIG GUIDE FEATURED THIS MONTH ABOUT TOON

SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT JAC - DAN POLE FITNESS DANCE

LIFESTYLE / FEATURES / ON CAMPUS / FASHION & BEAUTY / ENTERTAINMENT

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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED EDITOR A WORDFROMTHE since term began. things you’ve beenwriting about of NSU/Life to explore allthegreat with that it’s timefor thefirst edition to acloseandautumn issweeping in, you want it to be. Summerisdrawing I hopetheyear aheadiseverything whether for thefirst timeorthelast, As you settleinto university life, TOM BROMWICH 14

with you. get outandmake somereal changes team we couldn’t bemore excited to campaigns organised, asan officer stronger. With plansinplace and my appetite for theyear aheadgrows great memoriesandasIlookback, Last year was filledwith loadsof you signupto? projects they wanted to join,what did you cameto seewhat societiesand the wholetwo weeks! Over 7,000 of the activitiesandnightsthroughout so many new faces enjoying allof at Northumbria,itwas great to see and best I’ve seeninmy timehere This year’s Freshers’ was thebiggest 25 15 07/10/2015 16:22 LIfestyle 04 #Trending what’s 06 Toon Army 07 Go eat at Grainger inside 08 Freshers Advice 10 Minestrone in Minutes FASHION & BEAUTY Decorating on a Budget 11 36 Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder About Toon 12 38 Fresh Faced Freshers FEATURED 39 How Brow 14 Freshers Week 40 Keep your Glow Through the Cold 15 All the Fun of the Fair(s) 41 Freshers Fashion 16 Lo Reid 42 Mod Girl Revival 17 Matt Richardson 44 DIY Dressing Room 18 Spotted! ENTERTAINMENT Freshtival 20 45 Newcastle Gig Guide Survival Guide 22 46 10 Musicians to Watch this Year The Highs and the Glows 24 48 Culture Club ON CAMPUS 49 Inside Out 25 NSU/Societies Spotlight 50 4 Great Films to Watch with your Flatmates 30 Meet Your Sabbs 52 Paper Towns 32 The Key to the Dream Internship 53 Everybodys Gone to the Rapture 33 NSU/Rag 54 Are Bullet Back? 34 Coach Lane Campus 56 Student Personality Quiz & Trendword

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 3 07/10/2015 16:22 AKE C FIGHTSTAR ATMOSPHERE lifestyle Looking for a place to treat Are performing at NSU on yourself to coffee and a 25th October. Head to the With Rugby World Cup slice(or five) of cake? Try website before they all sell Games taking place in CakeStories and Café 1901 in out… Newcastle, immerse yourself Jesmond or Quilliams in the in the fantastic atmosphere city centre. and watch the action at ‘fanzone’ at Science Central. DANCE GROWN UP

Battle is the UK’s top break If you’re just getting over dance event, and will be an how weird Gone Girl by all day event at the SU on 1st Gillian Flyn was, then look November out because her next novel, The Grown Up is out at the BOWLING end of Oct.

Do something a little different of an evening and go ‘posh bowling’ at Lane 7. Trending

HAVE A BUDGET!

Living like a King or Queen for the first month of uni, and then a pauper for the rest of the semester is no fun. Remember to budget.

EXPLORING

Fancy finding out more about Newcastle? Why not go an Iles Tour and explore IMPORTANT the city! Fancy giving blood? NHS Blood and Donor are holding sessions in Domain on 15th October.

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 4 07/10/2015 16:22 JOKERS PRO WRESTLING VIP Gogglebox’s very own Steph Your thing? Get tickets and and Dom have brought out watch it live at NSU on 2nd Have you heard? We have their own book, their ‘Guide October. a new Chancellor and it’s to Life’… Knowing them, it only one of Britain’s greatest will be a pretty funny read… Paralympic athletes, Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE! Wow! Q UAYSIDE

Whether you just go for a walk, have a drink by the water or visit the Sunday market, the Quayside is one WANDERLUST KRAZY PRICES of the best places to spend time at in Newcastle. Got that travel itch? Well Sign up to Living Social for clicking onto the ‘World of amazing deals on the best Wanderlust’ website won’t things to do in Newcastle. help you! Don’t blame me for Laugh a minute! – Newcastle those flights to SE Asia you City Hall have got some bought at 3am after trawling great comedians playing RELAX through it...

Take a break from lectures and studying, and chill out with some live music at the NSU LIFE Coffee House Sessions at Habita every Thursday. X-CITING! The official voice of Northumbria students, our Get yourself to the O2 new look October issue is Academy to see some of the BIGGER & BETTER than ever! incredible artists they have performing over the next few months, including Jess Glynne, The Maccabees and Marina & the Diamonds. MY LIFE SEQUEL CAMPAIGN The long awaited sequel of Me Before You by Jojo Check out the inspiring ‘My Moyes is here. After You is Life Campaign’ on Instagram. out now! YOGA

Unwind with yoga, with sessions at NSU or Yogalillies in the centre, which has NO DIET FOR US THE CHALLENGE special offers just for students! Have you been to Creams Think you can take on The yet? NO? Stop reading 32oz Challenge Burger? immediately and go...now! Head to The Punchbowl in Jesmond and find out for

ZZZ OCTOBEER FEST UNDERATED! As fun as all those nights out Forget Oktober fest, the on the Toon are, remember North East have their very Fancy seeing live comedy why you’re here! Make sure own beer fest, Octobeer. acts for a few £s? Head to you look after yourself and Pints all round! The Stand in the city centre. are attending your lectures.

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So you’ve moved something about the home ground, to Newcastle, the team, or being recited a brief settled in history Newcastle United. But as FIXTURES and met your a Leeds United fan, I usually get a flatmates and rerun of the game when, on 22nd SUN 9TH AUG // SOUTHAMPTON coursemates. December 2001, Newcastle came The next step is from 3-1 down to beat us 4-3 in the SAT 29TH AUG // ARSENAL to embrace a bit last minute of the game. Nearly every of Newcastle life, right? Well up here, taxi driver seems to have been at SAT 19TH SEPT // WATFORD culture is football, and we’re here to Elland Road that day… 14 years on it give you a whistle-stop tour of the still hurts. SAT 26TH SEPT // CHELSEA Toon’s very own Newcastle United and what to expect this coming year… Gone are the glory days of Solano SAT 17TH OCT // NORWICH and Shearer, Bellamy and Dyer, as SAT 31ST OCT // STOKE Before I came to Newcastle I had Newcastle have endured season upon friends and family telling me about season of disappointment, leading to SAT 21ST NOV // LEICESTER ‘the Toon Army’; the city being last season’s crescendo; a relegation painted black and white with football struggle, fighting against Hull as SAT 5TH DEC // LIVERPOOL shirts, and about every pub and bar they’d done so back in 2008-09. being crammed with Geordies eager Fortunately the tables turned; they SAT 19TH DEC // ASTON VILLA to see ‘the Magpies’ grace the grass rallied to a 2-0 victory over West Ham of St. James’ Park. I didn’t think much to secure 15th place and their Premier SAT 26TH DEC // EVERTON of it but sure enough they were right; League status. game-day Newcastle is busy. WEDS 13TH JAN // MAN U The season will be well underway by SAT 16TH JAN // WEST HAM In fact, Newcastle is generally a busy the time you’ve arrived, and if omens place for Newcastle United. I know it’s are anything to go by this season SAT 6TH FEB // WEST BROM a bit of a truism but I’ve never known is set to be an interesting one for a city like it. Football up here really is Newcastle. If you fancy gracing St. SAT 27TH FEB // MAN CITY like a religion. Both men and women, James’ Park with your presence the young and old, working Monday to Students’ Union sells tickets for all SAT 5TH MAR // BOURNEMOUTH Friday for their season tickets. Year’s the home games, with prices ranging made or broken by a win or a loss from £15-40 depending on the game. SAT 19TH MAR // SUNDERLAND to their bitter Tyne and Wear rivals The full home fixture list is below and SAT 16TH APR // SWANSEA Sunderland. (Note: they’ve lost the tickets usually arrive at the Welcome last 5 games against them; the Toon Desk 2-3 weeks in advance. Hope to SAT 30TH APR // CRYSTAL PALACE has been a sombre place this year. see you there! And the last. And the one before.) SUN 15TH MAY // SPURS WORDS // JOE HOLT You can’t get in a taxi without hearing

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GO EAT AT GRAINGER MARKET

If you haven’t got yourself down to Grainger Market yet you are seriously missing out. Forget spending hundreds a month at the high street supermarkets on overpriced ingredients - why not support local business and pocket the savings?

Grainger is the traditional Geordie hub for meeting your marras (friends), having a brew and picking up your shopping. Built in 1835 the market has been the epicentre of the city’s culinary scene for over a century, serving up street food from both Newcastle and further afield.

With so much to choose from, I’ve devised my TOP 3 unmissable places to treat yourself on a student budget:

SLICE

Arguably Newcastle’s best pizza by the slice vendor. Authentic Italian pizza at its best cooked the old traditional way. I’d recommend giving the Tuscan sausage topping a go although margarita is spot-on. You MMM...GLUG can find Slice at the end of Aisle 4 of Grainger and sample it yourself for As a procurer of weird and wonderful the student budget-friendly price of ingredients and an even bigger ale £1.70. fan I love this place. Craft beer if really kicking off in the North East and we have some really fantastic local breweries, Mmm... and its sister 2 business Glug are on the front line in diversifying our (sorry) quite boring SLOPPY JOES British palate. You can pick up oils, balsamics, chutneys, chillies and It’s been a part of my hangover everything in between – Take the trip tradition for as long as I can next door for a global selection of remember. There are lots of budget beers and ciders, everything eateries in the city but when it comes from Japanese IPA’s to real to bang for buck you just can’t beat English style craft cider. Joes. A sarnie will set you back a reasonable £2 – my recommendation WORDS // MATT AUDEN is the chunky eggy bread breakfast!

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 7 07/10/2015 16:22 So, you made it and now it’s time to forget those worries and jump in to what could be the best few years of your life. This isn’t a definitive guide to everything you should or shouldn’t do, just a few observations from us that have been there – and have definitely learnt from the experiences.

WORDS // CLIVE STEVENS

DO SOMETHING, DON’T SLEEP WITH FLATMATES OR FIND A HOBBY The temptation will be strong, you’re Make the most of your time as a both in the same situation you will fresher, come next year you will be find comfort in that – but remember swamped with coursework – a hobby you will still have to live with this may just keep you sane. From foot- person. After the deed is done you ball teams to drama and performing will start to see a different side of societies there really is something for them, and the rest of the year will be everyone. Plus it’s a great way to meet super awkward. Proceed with caution. new people for when your flat mates start to annoy you.

KEEP A TRACK OF YOUR MONEY

IT’S COMPLETELY OK The temptation of spending the entire TO CALL HOME lump sum of your student loan on Haribo and takeaways will be really hard to control, but remember – you It’s probably the first time you are need to live for the entire semester. living away from home, it’s normal to There is loads of advice on the internet get a little bit homesick. Make sure about ways to save money as a you keep in contact with home, no student, but lets face it – you will get one will think any different of you the hang of your new student lifestyle for having a cheeky Facetime in due course. every once in a while.

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DON’T KNOW ANYONE lifestyle No doubt by now you will have heard of freshers’ flu and many will tell you that it is just a glorified hangover. We all know the type – the positively Unfortunately, that’s not the case. inseparable people at your school University draws students from all who are going to university together. across the world, which can make the You want to laugh at their lack of first few weeks a breeding ground for adventure, but secretly you’re terrified illness. Don’t worry, you’re not likely that not knowing anyone at your to get anything serious but switching university is going to leave you lonely. that bacon sarnie for a fruit salad may Thankfully, not true. There will be lots save you a nasty cough or cold. It’s of other people there who don’t really easy to avoid, just drink plenty know anyone. of water and remember that Berocca is your new best friend.

DON’T BE THAT IF IT’S NOT REDUCED, GUY OR GAL PUT IT BACK

The reputation you make in your first Say goodbye to those perfectly year will stay with you for the rest of cooked meals at home and hello DON’T SLEEP WITH FLATMATES your time here, make it a good one. to pasta bake and stir fry. You are Don’t steal the milk, use all the sauce now the master of your destiny, and or eat someone else’s left over pizza it’s time to learn about 9pm shopping – just ask. It’s pretty likely that you’re trips – find out when your local going to move into a large house, you supermarket reduce your favorite don’t want to be the one that’s not items and aim to shop then. You can trusted there alone. thank us when you’re sat with brie and bacon sandwiches for less than £1.

FLAT-MATES DON’T HAVE TO BE YOUR ONLY FRIENDS BUY BOOKS SECOND-HAND You will no doubt think you’ve found your soul mates after just a few days, but don’t feel like they have to be Before you spend extortionate the only people you hang out with amounts of money on new textbooks, at uni. Go out, talk to someone new, it’s definitely worth trying to find I guarantee you will learn something second-hand ones from previous and everyone needs friends! Someone students. Some textbooks will be once told me that the people you completely useless after you’ve meet at university are the ones you finished your first term of modules, will stay friends with for the rest of so it’s a big waste to buy them new. your life. The library will have all of the textbooks you need – you may not be able to take them home but you can always study there.

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PREP : 2 MINS COOK: 10 MINS lifestyle EASY

The weather is getting colder and you’re making the most of the Fresher’s Week. Some days you just need a quick fix meal to get you ready for the evening’s festivities. Here is a quick 10 minute soup that could give you 3 – 4 days of meals, warm the cockles of your heart and give you the impression you are eating healthy. The best part, it costs less than £5 and you could dress it up with leftovers you could already have in your cupboard. Minestrone RECIPE // KARLA PRIME in minutes...

INGREDIENTS METHOD SERVING OPTIONS

1L hot water 1. Melt the stock cube in the hot Serve in a bowl sprinkled with cheese. water. Bring the hot stock to the 1 Stock cube (vegetable or chicken, boil with the tomatoes, then add the If you want a meaty flavour and have the choice is yours) spaghetti and any leftover chicken in the fridge, cook for 6 minutes (or until done) on break up a few pieces into your bowl. 400g tin chopped tomatoes a low to medium heat. When you try it, why not tweet us a picture of your own twist to 100g thin spaghetti, broken into short 2. A few minutes before the pasta is serving @NorthumbriaSU lengths ready, add the vegetables, salt, black pepper, dried oregano and basil and TOP TIP 350g frozen mixed vegetables bring it back to the boil. The easiest and cleanest way to Salt, black pepper, dried oregano and 3. Simmer for 2 minutes until break your spaghetti is to put it in a basil to taste everything is cooked. resealable bag, squeeze out all the air and then bash it against the side of Coarsely grated cheese of your a table or break it by hand into small choice, to serve. pieces. Saves on clean up and lets you break it up as small or big as you want.

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NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 10 07/10/2015 16:22 Let’s face it; moving to uni FAIRY LIGHTS smells good- everyone will want to be can be pretty terrifying. Without a doubt one of the most in it. You find yourself staring at underestimated features and room a blank canvas that is now essentials. You will be so surprised DIY HEADBOARD your new “home from home” how lighting can change the entire Every normal non-hall-based bed with nothing but bare walls, atmosphere of your room and make usually includes a headboard of an empty wardrobe and a it the most chilled out place possible. some form. So why not make your couple of shelves to keep you Also, they take up nowhere near as own and make your room look more company. Having to adapt much of that invaluable desk room as homely? Cut out a piece of cardboard, from having the comfort of a lamp would- all in all, a pleaser. find some gorgeous material and home to your new smaller make your own student-budget-safe shoe-box room can be pretty PICTURES/POSTERS headboard. You’ll be surprised how tricky. EVERYWHERE authentic they actually look, and how Plaster your walls with good they give your room that extra cosy That’s why I personally find memories, friends and family and feel. it so important to make leave space for more memories to your room feel as homely come. If you’re feeling homesick THROWS/BLANKETS as possible and feel like having pictures is great to reminisce After a long hard day of lectures somewhere you actually look in good times and to know you have having a comfy bed and blankets forward to going to at the end people still there. Also who likes a to dive onto is an absolute must. of the day. Obviously, the best plain wall? Any colour is good colour, Admittedly they make it a great deal way to do this is to revamp so get decorating. harder to part with your beloved bed, your room, give it your own but it’s so worth it in the long term. individual stamp and make ROOM DIFFUSER How you make your own space is it blossom with your own There is nothing worse than walking completely up to you, but coming personal touches. into someone’s room with the back to a place that feels like home smell of musty laundry, alcohol or and a place you feel comfortable is Here are my top tips to make other questionable scents. Having so important. Get decorating and get your room into the most warm, a pleasant scent around makes you comfy. Happy new hall decorating! homely place possible feel so comfortable and if your room Decorating on a budget

WORDS // GEORGIA FAYE SIDDLE

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 11 07/10/2015 16:22 NSU LIFE_Issue 44newgrid.indd 12 lifestyle the Welcome Desk. else. You caneven getdiscounted tickets through NSU-just askaboutthemat erupts around theground whentheballhitsbackofnetislike nothing James’ Park. Whetheryou’re afootball fan ornot,thesheerelectricitythat Of course livinginNewcastle, you HAVE to make thepilgrimageupto St alone iswell worth thetrip. up andcoming talent. Tickets are far from expensive andtheirchilicon carne cut theirteeth here andto thisday, it’s afantastic breeding ground for fresh, giggle,The Stand iswell worth alook.The great andthegoodofcomedy have They’re allfunny peoplefrom theNorthEast. Ifyou just fancy agood Chris Ramsey, Ross Noble, Sarah Millican.What dothey have incommon? seat withacracking view for less thantheprice ofanightout. ballet to interactive theatre. Ifyou’re clever aboutit,you cannabyourself a This legendaryvenue plays host to everything from musicalsto Shakespeare, Fancy somethingabitmore dramatic? Look nofurtherthantheTheatre Royal. you canafford to gorge yourself onpopcorn andsweets. The Gate orat Vue Cinemasat Trinity Square for next to nothing,whichmeans students. On aTuesday, you canseethelatest blockbuster at Empire Cinema If you’re abitofmovie buff, cinemasinNewcastle offer great discounts for away from thecrowds oftheDiamondStrip, thecitystill hasplentyonoffer. Newcastle’s notorious for it’s thrivingnightlife scene butifyou fancy peeling Entertainment out ofyour timeinthegreatest city intheUK. hotspots and hidden gems to help you make the most Thomas Johnston runsthrough someofNewcastle’s Are you anewkidinToon? DON’T PANIC. 07/10/2015 16:22 Eats Here on campus, Habita offer wholesome, tasty meals at even tastier prices. Whether it’s a quick nibble just to keep you going between lectures or a hearty pizza on an evening with your friends, there’s something for everyone at a price that will keep the overdraft at bay. Plus, the bar offers some of the most student-friendly drinks offers in the city.

Fat Hippo Underground, just a stones throw from the Theatre Royal, is easy enough to walk past. If you’re eagle eyed enough to spot the red hippo neon sign and you’ll be rewarded with a quirky, rugged, underground hidden treasure that specialises in mouth watering burgers at a reasonable price. Just across the road over on High Bridge, regardless of how much spice you can handle, Dabbawal’s irresistible range of Indian street foods are not to be missed and won’t break the bank. For those with a sweet tooth, head to La Petit Creperie in the Grainger Market for delicious crepes made to order in authentic, traditional French style.

Escape

Sometimes the hustle and bustle of the city can get a bit much. Luckily, Newcastle has plenty of green spaces where you can take a load off. The picturesque setting of Jesmond Dene is just a short metro ride from the city centre. It’s the ideal place for a quiet walk or a relaxing picnic.

Every June, the Town Moor plays host to The Hoppings, the city’s legendary funfair but throughout the rest of the year, it’s a nice tranquil spot to gather your thoughts, as is Leazes Park which can be found in the shadow of the football Stadium.

If the weather’s good, you can head further afield to one of the North East’s award winning beaches. Tynemouth Longsands and Whitley Bay are among the best beaches in the country and have the fish and chips to match. Again, thanks to the Metro, it’s easily accessible from the city. Staying in the city, the bars and restaurants along the front of the Quayside offer a laid back escape from the madness of the city itself. Head down on a Sunday to catch the Quayside market for delicious food and quirky gifts and novelties.

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 13 07/10/2015 16:22 NSU LIFE_Issue 44newgrid.indd 14 Featu r ed Big Fresher’s QuiztoBig Fresher’s thereturn ofhypnotist Lo Reid, our Headphone Disco to thehilariouscomedy night,andthe have beenBIGGERANDBETTERTHANEVER!From the media team were outinforce to capture thehighlights This year’s week fresher’s events at Northumbria of thebiggest week to date. 07/10/2015 16:22 to meet new friends, as plenty of view of the city on the River Cruise Freshers found out! The scheme also Boat Party. Setting sail down the Tyne ACCESS ran other events throughout the week and seeing Newcastle’s bridges and such as a cool ice-skating trip and an Quayside from a completely different ALL AREAS. essential trip to IKEA for the students perspective was the highlight off the in need of furniture and meatballs week for many students, new and old. respectively. The free glass of bubbly when they Northumbria Fresher’s touched ground didn’t hurt either! Week may have had the For the Freshers who stuffed their cars so full they had to leave their The daytime events weren’t just about night times covered, but it beloved Xboxs and PS3s behind, Freshers Week, the Freshers and also proved you don’t have the Big Gamer Party had enough Societies and Volunteering Fairs set to have a drink in your hand consoles to satisfy everyone’s students up with doctors, restaurant to have a good time… withdrawal symptoms. The event vouchers and friends for life if they had Wii Bowling contests, Pokemon decided to join a society! tournaments and even speed Rubix Unless the drink is a cup of tea, that is! Cube solving. The week was brought to a close with Kicking off the day time activities was a Giant Scaletrix Tournament, proving the Big Welcome Tea Party. With free Some events, like the Hangover it’s okay to still be a big kid… as long tea and cake for everyone, Freshers Lounge and Tea Time Films (including as you have big toys to go with it! were transported into a party Alice in classics new and old like The Wonderland herself would be proud Breakfast Club and The Lego Movie) All of this isn’t even including the of. ran throughout the week, meaning Quad Games, Frozen Singalong, students had plenty of down time football matches and quizzes, so if If hot drinks and cake aren’t your cup to recover from the previous nights’ you’re worn out reading this, think of tea (ahem), the Fast Friends team antics. They could also wind down about the people who went along to were waiting to whisk you away to the listening to acoustic tunes and everything! beautiful surroundings of Jesmond exclusive interviews with The Coffee Dene. The beautiful park is not only House Sessions in Habita. a haven, just a short walk from the bustling city centre, but a great place Thursday gave students a unique WORDS // ELLIE LINFORD

ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR!(S) MEGAN DOHERTY

Fresher Fair’s epitomise the student incredibly popular kick starter can ask questions regarding the experience. for City Campus’s first week. We Regiments. at the SU are 98% confident that Being fun, informative, and messy; it is usually due to the freebies Taking over Domain, Reds bar, what do you expect from free pizza? that entice a captive audience of and Escape it quite apparent that hungry students. more societies get involved with Kicking off the week; Coach Lane the City Campus Societies and stood out as having of one of its Trust us… We did the math Volunteering Fair. Catering for a largest volunteer fairs to-date. broad spectrum of students the Armed with free popcorn, and Free + Pizza + T-shirts day usually compromises of cake, candy floss students were greeted = Mass Queues ale, and foods from all cultures. by societies like the mental awareness, nursing, and the There is no longer queue than The crowd of curiosity has a mental health nursing. that for the Domino’s Pizza stand; chance to see a range of activities having sussed out the exact from Dance to Roc Soc, but it It’s not hard to see why societies formula of grabbing the attention seems societies all work to not are becoming more popular. of students. being out done especially if Employers are likely to recruit Slackline is anything to go by. people committed to a particular However it shouldn’t be forgotten vocation, and with the opportunity amongst Newcastle’s Clubs and The Societies and Volunteer Fair to giving as much time as one can eateries that the fairs also host is only possible with the support afford with their studies there’s no recruitment stalls for the forces. of Northumbria’s own students. reason not to. Students looking into joining By building, baking, and creating the forces after they graduate amazing stalls they welcome the Fresher’s Fair has been an new students to Northumbria.

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For new students in particular, you turned in a blur of colour. Freshers’ Week is all about meeting Closer to the stage, sheets were new people and taking part in strung up from the ceiling. At first, activities that you perhaps haven’t the function of these sheets was a before. That means that the UV paint mystery - the assumption was that party that NSU hosted on the 17th they were merely for decoration, of September was an absolute must! like the bright stars and spheres And if you didn’t go? You missed out hanging down above the crowd. But on what would probably have been then, with the arrival of the Glo-Bots, the messiest, most colourful night of their purpose became clear: they your life! were for sheltering behind as the Glo-Bots covered everybody in yet The ingredients for the ultimate UV more neon paint. Although being paint party are as follows; UV lighting soaked in weirdly warm, yellowish (obviously), skin-friendly neon paint paint was uncomfortable - which in as many colours as you can find, could be considered a bit of an and a lot of good music. NSU, though, understatement - at the same time took it one incredible step further by it was honestly one of the funniest recruiting the Glo-Bots. These were parts of the night. Entry to the event crazy, dancing ‘robots’ covered in for those without wristbands was multicoloured lights that flashed in £5, but hugging your flatmates and sync with the DJ’s fantastic tunes of completely covering them in the choice - there’s just no other way to yellow slime? Absolutely priceless. describe them - and of course the massive pyro display. NSU promised an ‘out of this world’ performance, and they certainly The room was jam-packed with delivered. If another UV Paint Party is students in white t-shirts all glowing scheduled, you have got to be there. under the eerie blue light, with neon-smeared faces everywhere LAUREN WILSON

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FRESHTIVAL FEVER! Featu r ed Clad infullhippy attire, Northumbria’s WORDS // THOMAS JOHNSTON week go outwithabang. students were determined to seethe food stalls. Itwas clearthat these emanating from thedeliciousstreet well asthemouthwatering aromas music from awholehost ofartists as to life alive withthesoundofgreat atmosphere. The Quadwas brought And thecampushadareal carnival to aclose. another unforgettable freshers week peace andlove asthey brought patterns, students were feeling the and paintingtheirfaces influorescent peace medallionsandflared jeans Donning psychedelic headbands, day Freshtival here onthecampus. of thesummerwiththeirvery own all- transported backto thefestival fields newest intake offreshers were A, aswell asbrand spankingnew Robbers andofcourse Goodbye Mr like Worried AboutRay, Cops and was peppered witholdfavourites the crowd ontheirtoes. Their set Hoosiers, whomore thankept Next camepoprock heroes The all oftheirraw, nostalgic glory. Her BackandEverybody Wants Mein treated to hitslike IFound Out,Take throwback for many afan, whowere of indierock provided afantastic Their dynamicandexciting brand Pigeon Detectives took to thestage. Then, noughtiesindielegendsThe reimagining ofBohemianRhapsody. EDM anthemsaswell asanexpert who putanacoustic twist on courtesy ofThe Showhawk Duo, treated to someguitar wizardry To kickthingsoff, students were Northumbria University. another incredible freshers week at was theperfect sendofffor yet and ofcourse, partying,Freshtival introductory lectures, freshers fairs After afullonweek, crammed fullof and thelightscamebackon. one finalfrenzy before thebarclosed enormous beats putthecrowds into over to keep thepartygoing.Their came theafterparty, asClubMTVtook very own top 10singleTouch. Then as someoldfavourites, includinghis and housetunesinthelandaswell to play someofthefreshest dance 22 year oldLondon basedDJ was here energy was never goingto drop. The as ShiftK3ytook to thedecks, While thefeel may have changed new albumThe Secret Service. material fresh from theirforthcoming 07/10/2015 16:22 NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 21 07/10/2015 16:22 survival guide

WORDS // CHELSIE MCDONALD Featu r ed SURVIVAL GUIDE So I was thinking of things to write about and it came to me… FOOD what about using my experience as a second year student. EAT4LESS This article is basically suggestions from me about where to The famous ‘Eat4Less’ located on Northumberland Street near Argos. dine around Newcastle to dancing your night away, all on a This place has the best meal deals in student budget, there really is something for everyone! Newcastle, £1.79 for a tasty baguette and chips. You can’t go wrong!

FAT HIPPO Here’s something for students looking for a hangover cure, a burger and fries for only £5! You can find this restaurant near monument and I would completely recommend this place to eat.

SLUG AND LETTUCE This suggestion is to beat the Monday gloom by going out with your friends and celebrating the start of the week. At the Slug and Lettuce you get 50% on this day and as a bonus, it’s located on the scenic quayside.

WETHERSPOONS Everyone knows this branded restaurant for being cheap with its food and its drink deals. It’s the perfect place for students to chill in between lectures and what makes it better, this one is located a walk away from the Union.

FRANKIE AND BENNYS This famous restaurant chain is well- known for its Italian inspired cuisine. I decided to include this particular place because of its generous 20% off for students with a NUS card and its location as its right next to Primark in the city centre.

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ACTIVITIES NIGHTLIFE

LANE 7 MONDAY For students wanting to do Why not start the week off with something other than get wasted, try Happy Mondays in Habita and if you’re Lane 7 - a bowling alley with a pretty wanting to go out in town try Digi cool concept. You can even play Mondays (At Digital) its 80p entry ping-pong, pool and Karaoke and and one pound drinks till 12am. the food isn’t bad earlier. Just show your student card between Sunday TUESDAY and Wednesday for a £4.50 bowl per On Tuesdays there is a push the person. button in Habita so you may be lucky and win half price drinks or even get VUE CINEMA (GATESHEAD) a round in for free! Apart from that For those film geeks or those who ELDON SQUARE there is Wakiki at House of Smith, 5 want to watch the latest blockbuster, Located right in the city centre, intu pound entry and you’re guaranteed a this cinema does an amazing student Eldon Square shopping centre is the good night. discount.. 3.99 to see any film closest place to go for the high street showcased. Located right next to brands such as Topshop, Hollister, WEDNESDAY trinity square and Gateshead metro Apple and many more. Its recently Mid-week there is some student it’s the perfect place to get to. opened its shops much later so sessions with a happy hour where there’s much more time to ‘shop until drinks are cheaper and everyone LIFE CENTRE you drop’. takes advantage, why aren’t you? If At the moment the science centre that doesn’t float your boat, try dirtz has currently got on a gaming GRAINGER MARKET at Perdu. exhibition (Game 2.0) and has the For people looking for more local world’s biggest collection of playable and independent traders as well as a THURSDAY computer games. From Mario to more vintage theme I would visit the On Thursday night, there is Coffee Minecraft this place has everything Grainger Market. It’s nestled between House Sessions at Habita where you for those who already love games Grainger Street and Clayton Street can listen to people playing freshly or anyone wanting to get into them. and there is over 100 businesses to brewed live music and if you’re in the Student Cards are accepted too… browse. mood afterwards there is karaoke bonus! afterwards for those who were TRINITY HIGH STREET inspired to sing their hearts out! QUAYSIDE MARKET This suggestion is more for those Every Sunday the Quayside living in the Gateshead area or FRIDAY transforms into a busy market which staying in Trinity Square. There are Start the weekend off experiencing features independent traders selling plenty of restaurants, shops and a a different type of music - soul and their goods. If you’re looking for giant Tesco for those who need to funk. If that isn’t your type of music something to do on a lazy Sunday grab some shopping in addition to a why not try the DirtyPOP at 02 then just come along and see what NHS health centre for those to need academy which has every type of goods people have got to offer and to sign up to the doctors. music and £1 entry before 11.30. even visit the Baltic after. METRO CENTRE SATURDAY ST JAMES FOOTBALL The Metro Centre in Gateshead is Spend your Saturday night attending This parts for all those football fans an enclosed shoppers delight with an alternative night at Habita or if you out there who are missing there any shop and restaurant you can don’t fancy that there is an alpha rock hometown matches or already love imagine right under its roof. If you’re night at the 02 academy. Newcastle United. Why not go thinking of going, get the X66 bus at watch the next match for cheaper as Gateshead transport interchange or SUNDAY students get a massive 25% off the the 100 shuttle bus from Monument End the weekend on a high note by full price tickets, go support your and Central Station. Happy Shopping! being social with your friends with the team! quiz at habita, if you’re competitive SUNDERLAND or just doing it for fun the quiz is for If you’re getting sick of Newcastle everyone. and want some different scenery, why not try Sunderland – it’s only a quick metro ride away. The Bridges shopping centre contains over 100 stores to browse and find your own personal taste. SHOPPING

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Being a fresher in any big, new experienced, so make sure you can A society, volunteering project or campus can be pretty daunting. look back on it with a smile. Just be volunteering week. Think gazelle in a lion’s den – who sure you make friends with your bed knows when you’re going to get and some library resources at the The wise beasts who make up these eaten alive, you’ve just come to terms same time – smiling at first year (or wonderful student groups will not only with the fact it’s probably going to your parents) whilst you fail is a whole have a common interest with yourself, happen. Well, what if I told you our other kettle of fish… and form a support network of their metaphorical lion was nothing more very own, but will also welcome you than a soft cuddly toy – yeah, just BE THAT GAZELLE. into that with open arms and a myriad like that one you figured you should of wisdom about all things campus. probably have left at home – and It’s probably fair to assume everyone on campus was once in your fellow gazelles are just as AND IF THAT FAILS? the gazelle’s shoes, and that’s if they confused as you are about what there FIND AN EMEG. aren’t still. is to do and how to make friends – so be ~that guy~ (or girl) and get Even More Experienced Gazelles are So this is where it gets fun – you’ve everyone involved. There’s no better invaluable to you in times of need. got a support network of gazelles time to get knocking on everyone’s When everything hits the fan, and just waiting to carry you through your doors in halls & inviting people round maybe first year isn’t turning out university years, and the sooner you to your flat for some banter or a few exactly as you’d hoped, get yourself realise that the sooner you can throw beers. along to the Student’s Union to seek yourself at every opportunity that out some advice and support. The comes your way… Head down to NSU, grab a cheap EMEG’s are there waiting to guide pizza and grab an Essential Student you through any trickiness that IN THE WORDS OF SNOW Guide to check out all there is to do might occur, whether it is financial, PATROL... JUST SAY YES. in Newcastle. With a huge variety emotional, academic – or anything of things to do from bars, clubs & else! We hope you never need an Everything that comes your way entertainment venues to beaches EMEG, but just in case you do – be in the first couple of weeks is an and parks you literally can’t be stuck aware of the support that’s waiting for opportunity. So make like the gazelle for something to do – and you’ll get you. you are and leap at it… Going to a a whole lot of kudos for being the lecture with a new group of friends; gazelle to get the plan sorted! So tackle your Freshers Week & year trying out for a sports team; going head on, with a positive attitude and to someone else’s’ lecture; joining WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, FIND a desire to try anything once (Terms a society you’d never considered MEG (MORE EXPERIENCED & Conditions apply… You know what before; going from a night out GAZELLES) I mean) and you’ll soon find you have straight to your 9am; cooking a meal a whole load of PC experiences and for your entire flat; taking your mates MEG (or More Experienced Gazelles) friends you’ll never forget! As well as to see a Newcastle Eagles basketball are in-the-know, with a year or two some happy MEGs to guide you on match – Just Say Yes! of wisdom to gift their younger peers your way… with. So where, I hear you ask, do you Why? You’ll make loads find one willing to take your slightly GO FORTH, YOUNG GAZELLE, of new friends and have some confused but wonderful self under his amazing memories to go along with or her wing? Well, good gazelle, the AND CONQUER! it. First year is to be enjoyed and Student’s Union. More specifically?

A Lesson on throwing yourself in at the

LAURA CHARLTON

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Matt richardson FUNNY MAN

Funny man Matt Richardson graced the Domain stage with his unique style of stand-up comedy. He was supported by his very funny friends Tony Jameson and Nick Cranston. It was tow hours of pure unadulterated hilarity which saw the unlucky members of the front row being the inspiration for many a one liner. We sent our reporter Thomas Johnston along to have a quick chat with Matt; unfortunately we can’t print all of it (unless we want to get sued!) but keep on reading to find out what he has to say. Q&A.

TOM // How are you enjoying being MATT // Yeah, pretty good – I was horrible person; the nice people are in Newcastle? on tour last year for 8 months, and terrible housemates, they’re really then did a load of TV bits for a while, nice and don’t want to fall out with MATT // I got here about 2 and half but now I’m back doing stand up people and just sit around chatting. hours ago; I literally just got off the again. There are a couple of new bits The worst human beings make the train. So, my thing with Newcastle tonight, I’m currently writing for my best housemates. Hitler would be is, it’s a massive city there is lots of next tour early next year. an amazing housemate because comedy clubs here, and lots of gigs he is an arsehole. That’s a bit of an but I’ve never really been. I did a gig TOM // You mentioned some of your understatement. But yeah, an awful in Durham and stayed with a friend TV work, some of our students will person and then just see what they here in Newcastle, but we had to recognize you from your work with would do. leave at 7am the next day and even Big Brother – If you could pick three now I got here at around 7 and I people that you would most like to TOM // If you could pick one person have to leave at 7am again. It’s nice, see together in the house, who would that you would least like to be in the but I’ve properly visited. Most cities they be? house with, who would it be? in the UK I’ve spent a little while in, live Liverpool, Manchester and MATT // Ah, is money no object? MATT // From previous series, Birmingham – most of the big cities. It’s so expensive to get people probably Perez Hilton, he was on the With Newcastle I really dip in and in - people you think are a terrible last celebrity one. Or this year there’s out, I guess this is only the second or booking actually cost a fortune to get a woman called Farrah Abraham who third time I’ve been here with work. in that house. The ones you might was on ’16 and Pregnant’ and then had It’s annoying – I want to spend some think were like £10,000 are actually a leaked sex tape – even though it was more time here and actually go out £250,000 just to get them in. In terms in HD and filmed by a cameraman and of my house; I’d put in a mega star, that she leaked it herself. I’m not the TOM // You’re more than welcome someone like Justin Beiber – he’s an most polite person, im quite blunt – back anytime, I’m sure! idiot, but we’ve never seen him for the problem is, they will be idiots and 3 weeks on the go, it’s always just I’ll tell them they need to stop doing MATT // Cheers! Maybe, we’ll see, lets one night. I’d put in myself and I’d that and that would look really bad on see how my set goes first? pay myself £4 million if money is no TV. Anyone that would make me look object. I don’t know who else really bad I wouldn’t go in with. By myself TOM // How is your new material –I got asked once but I don’t think for 3 weeks I’d be absolutely fine. going? I could do it. It would have to be a

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NSU/Societies come in all shapes and forms and we love them for it. Having a range of different things to go to makes life fun. Yes you can like to dance, but also like to go to book club as part of English Society and then be surrounded by people of the same faith and belief in your spare time.

Getting to pick and mix all the wonderful and different things is awesome, but knowing where to start can be hard. There are about 100 different groups and it’s pretty hard to commit to them all, so here are a few Society Spotlights – giving you an insider into what it’s like to be part of something special.

Uni can be tough, but societies are like families, you’ll laugh, cry and have a lot of fun with each other. Swing by NSU and sign up.

Jhon Doe

Benjamin Franklin

Anderson Clark

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 27 07/10/2015 16:23 NSU LIFE_Issue 44newgrid.indd 28 On Camp us increasing fundraising for ourcharitiesas 2014/15. We are now working towards Highly commended SocietyoftheYear committee oftheYear andmost recently, Performance Society, Highlycommended awarded Best President, Best Treasurer, Best over thepast three years aswell asbeing with 33trophies across three competitions Northumbria Dance Societyhave walked away experience for everyone whogotinvolved! for 2015/16 after itbeingsuchanamazing Tour, whichwe fullyintend to bringback opportunity to embarkuponourfirst Sports for 2014/15 thefullsocietywere given the UK andThe HenrySpinkFoundation. New our newly adopted charities;Cancer Research week, alongsideourpassion for fundraising for amazing drinkingandnon-drinkingsocialsevery only dowe dance butwe prideourselves onour your friendsandfamily to come andenjoy! Not are showcased inourannualEaster show for all competing against otheruniversities! Alldances our competition teams, whichtravel thecountry fun; inourfree show classes oryou canalsojoin commercial andflexibility. These canbejust for in ballet,jazz,tap, contemporary, hip-hop, We offer weekly dance classes for allabilities DANCE SOCIETY! WE ARENORTHUMBRIA many more. We alsohave regular socialsthat as consent, trans-inclusivity, women insportand These events includediscussions ontopics such of correcting it. awareness ofgenderinequalityandpromote ways We organise many events duringtheyear to raise in ouruniversity. Itisimportantto take astand sexism isstill ahugeissue across theglobeand The reason oursociety issoimportantbecause minded feminists andmake new friends. Feminist societyisagreat place to meetotherlike should besupported andtheNorthumbria society.We strongly believe that feminist students events withtheNewcastle University Feminist activism inNewcastle and willbedoingjoint We are partofabiggernetwork offeminist cater to drinkers andnon drinkers alike! seen aballetshoe! any style ofdance ago, even ifthey have never perfect chance for beginnersto come andgive when they move away to university, oritisthe their wholelife anddoesn’twant to give it up Our societyisidealfor anyone whohasdanced their timeat Northumbria. to develop theabilityofallmembersthroughout introduction oftechnique inlessons, to continue well asplanningtripsaway for allmembersand WE ARETHENORTHUMBRIA Facebook. Students’ Unionwebsite andgetintouch over You canfindoutaboutwhowe are onthe together!’ hear your ideasasto what we candoasasociety We welcome allnew membersandwould love to against itand supportstudents whoexperience it. FEMINIST SOCIETY! 07/10/2015 16:23 THE ROCK SOCIETY

The Rock Society or RocSoc as it’s known is probably the best music based society in Newcastle. As a society we are all about having a good time and making friends through the mutual bond of rock and alternative music. We also like to party, we really like to party and with links to some of Newcastle’s finest alternative establishments we bring the party all year round. We even run our club night called Phoenix, once a month.

The rock society is all about having fun, from our weekly nights out to our fortnightly social events we encourage our members to have fun. I joined the society at a particularly low point in my life but within a few weeks of hanging out with the rock society I was having the time of my life. Joining the rock society was the best decision I’ve made at university and I feel that I have truly made some friends for life.

IEEE

Last academic year a group of proactive PhD IEEE. As well we are inviting research speakers students in engineering set the first Northumbria from corporate players with presence in the North IEEE Student Branch. The Institute of Electrical East. In this way postgraduate research students and Electronic Engineering, IEEE, is a prestigious can interact with prospective employers, finding professional organisation that is the world’s out more about the sort of roles that are available largest association of technical professionals, with in the region. more than 400,000 members. The branch is also getting involved in University IEEE is then a key stakeholder in engineering events, such as the PGR Research Showcase last research, editing top journals and hosting a June, as well as Faculty industrial open days. large variety of academic research conferences. This young branch has a plan to expand its Northumbria IEEE SB is then part of a global activity to undergraduate engineering students family with a clear scope in making an impact to to help students to reach their full potential. With the student community at local level. This society this aim in mind we had presence in the in the intends to use IEEE as a platform to complement Fresher’s Week Fair. In this way we are planning the engineering student experience, performing to host talks targeted specially to undergraduate networking with other IEEE student branches and audience. Future plans include the organisation research organisations in the North East and the of academic events such as quality workshops or UK. research conferences.

This year we have an exciting event calendar that includes technical and research support talks from

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 29 07/10/2015 16:23 NSU LIFE_Issue 44newgrid.indd 30 On Camp us Join NAS today! society to bethegreatest andbiggest it’s ever been. best andwe’re making ahugeeffort for thisyears why we want you to beapartofit.We strive for the We want NAS to bethebest societygoingwhichis planned for this year! Design MuseuminLondon andwe’ve gotsomuch of Liverpool Cathedral andPawson exhibition at the trips to themajorLe Corbusier exhibition inthecrypt for your Architectural kit!We’ve already organised socials, putonworkshops andyou even getdiscounts on fantastic study trips,have thebiggest andbaddest an NAS memberallexternal lectures are free. We go some ofthebiggest namesinarchitecture. Ifyou’re Each year we putonavariety ofexternal lectures from lecture theatre. which willtake place from withinandoutsidethe new peoplefrom ahugevariety ofdifferent courses, external lecturers butyou willgetthechance to meet will you learnsomuchmore from loadsoffantastic to getinvolved, learnandmeetnew people. Notonly in architecture, art,designorthebuiltenvironment is alsoafantastic opportunityfor anyone interested architecture andArchitectural technology students but is anessential counterpart for Architecture, Interior university experience it’s thesocietyto bein.NAS external lecturers, thecraziest socialsandanenhanced winning chartered student society. Ifyou want thebest Northumbria Architecture society(NAS) isanaward SOCIETY ANDWEWANT YOU WE ARENORTHUMBRIA ARCHITECTURE judgement at all,we take peoplejust asthey are. of allfaiths andnone, andwhat Ilove most isthat there’s no really goodfriends,from allkinds ofnations, backgrounds, here at the university. Imettonnes ofpeopleandmadesome I could andithelpedmealotto feel settled,like Ibelonged it’s probably beenplayed at thehub. Ikept goingasmuch games, card games,spy games,settlersyou nameit, searching topics ofconversation, thenwe play random board Life society, where we eat, talk,listen, andshare onsomesoul it’s calledThe Hub, andit’s aweekly meetingofthe Student help himmake thefood for Student Life. Iwent andhelpedhim,thenendedupstaying for theevening; Last year Istarted aparttimedegree inleadershipandmanagementmy mate Jackasked meto just aswe are. he would do. I’ve realised now that that’s probably what hedoesbest: takes usjust aswe are; loves us am, take measyou findme, becauseIcannotchangewhoam’.hadnoexpectation that that’s what with theideaofgoingto church, Iwent alongoneSunday andremember saying to God,‘well, here I thinking aboutGod,butmostly Iwas just angrywithhim,ifheeven existed. After struggling for awhile and most of my relationships were pretty meaningless, butlife was anything butpretty. Ifound myself For most ofmy life Ididn’tbelieve inGod,Ipretty muchfelt like itwas meagainst thewholeworld MY FAITH ANDSTUDENT LIFE ! 07/10/2015 16:23 POLE FITNESS SOCIETY

We are NSU’s Pole Fitness Society, and we work, body conditioning etc. All of which will be aim to provide students with the opportunity chosen in a monthly vote by you! to have fun whilst getting fit in a new and uniquely challenging way. Pole fitness is all about No matter your ability, gender, size, shape progression and gaining the confidence to push or fitness, we are proud to say that there is your body to new limits and we promise you will something for everyone at Northumbria Pole be amazed by what you can achieve! ‘Nothing Society, and on top of learning a new sport, we compares to that feeling when you finally nail can honestly say that the society has become the move you’ve been dreaming of’ (Charlotte a community, we have made some amazing Johnston, Pole Society President). friends for life. All of us are so passionate about this underestimated sport and we are confident With classes being held at the leading Pole and that anyone who tries it will feel the same. After Aerial studio Northern Pole Dance, students all, ‘there is never failure with pole fitness, only are given top quality teaching and supervision progression’ enabling them to do things they never imagined possible. Our weekly classes are specially tailored to our students, for beginners classes cover a range of spins, climbs and sits which build up the strength to have you upside down by Christmas! We have instructors who are qualified to help you progress no matter your level, and many of our existing students have been taken from beginner right through to advanced since starting their journey with the society! This year we are adding even more excitement into our classes in the form of focus classes: there will be one two hour focus class added onto the time table each month- So on top of weekly pole classes, our students now get the opportunity to expand themselves into other areas such as: flex class, aerial yoga, routine

JAC-DAN

The Northumbria Students’ Union Japanese can have a go at our popular Cosplay Clubnight Animation and Culture Society, otherwise known events where there is a prize for the top 3 as JAC-Dan. This is a society where we look costumes. into all aspects of Japanese culture. We hope to broaden peoples horizons on one of the very fast We are a society that is apart of an event known growing interest in all the modern pop-culture as Si-Con, where 4 great societies come together that leaves Japan and enjoy it’s history and celebrate in our love for all things geeky. These other Societies are Rock society, CVGS We meet on a weekly basis and enjoy a wide (Computer Videogames Society) and GRP (Games range of activities. We watch Anime series and and Role-playing society). movies, every now and then we do cultural based events for example a session learning about (picture taken by Sam Lake) Kabuki and Face painting, or a session making Origami. At the end of semester 1 we have a Christmas meal at one of the local Tepanyaki Restaurants, this is a great way to finish off the first semester.

In JAC-Dan we are a diverse and interesting collection of people who share similar interests. These range from a diverse range of subcultures and fandoms, including (but not limited too) furries, film lovers and cosplaying, the cosplayers

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The Sabb Team or ‘Sabbs’ are a team of five students, elected by you to run your Students’ Union. They sit on both Student Council and the Board of Trustees and are responsible for ensuring strong student leadership of NSU. You will see us around campus throughout the year running campaigns and getting feedback and thoughts about changes with everything from your course to accommodation and even food on campus. We each look after individual areas but we are all here to represent you everyday within the University and even on a local and national level.

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I’m Adam Crawley – the President of your Students’ Union. I am the key link between the Union and the University so it’s my job to ensure that your views are represented properly. Through I’m Laura Charlton – Your Vice-President Activities. I oversee all of sitting on University committees, taking the lead on the Students’ the societies and volunteering that happens in the Union. I’m here Union campaigns, and being the regional and national face of to help you increase your employability, try new things and make your Union, I ensure that you guys have a great time here at sure you have the best time whilst you’re at Northumbria. Northumbria.

I’m Matt Auden - your Vice President Welfare. In my role I look I’m Tom Bromwich – Your Vice-President Communications. It’s my after all aspects of your wellbeing while you study; this includes job to look after NSU/Media, which is our radio and TV station and your personal safety in halls and accommodation as well as your also our magazine. I’m also responsible for all of our democratic physical, mental and sexual health. On top of this I mentor and structures – Our elections, student council and our AGMs. Basically, support our team of Equality and Community Outreach reps who the stuff that keeps the union working for you! are there to support you on issues you might face while you’re here.

Contact us at www.mynsu.co.uk

I’m Joe Holt - your Vice President Education. I look after all our academic reps who work to constantly improve the degrees at Northumbria. I also provide the student perspective on anything that relates to your education here and make sure that your views and opinions inform the union’s work, as well as the university’s.

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07/10/2015 16:23 LOVE CHARITY, LOVE NSU RAG!

Do you have a charity that is close Events planned include a to our heart? Perhaps one that has sponsored ‘Baked Bean Bath’, supported you, a friend or family a huge Bake Sale & Tea Party, member through an important time in the first trials in our search for your life, or inspired and shaped your Northumbria’s team for the BBC’s life in some way. University Challenge and then a Big Pudsey party in the evening in Well we love charity at NSU and we Reds! provide a wealth of opportunities for students to support the causes they Other events you can get involved are passionate about through our with for RAG Week include a RAG programme. Fun Run, Bubble Football, Race Nights, Murder Mystery, a Gamer RAG stands for Raise & Give and is led Party, a Man vs Food challenge by Laura Charlton, your VP Activities, and 4 days of fancy-dress fun and the RAG Committee who are a with street collections across the team of students who organise a huge City! range of fundraising events over the course of the year. Involvement with RAG is a fantastic way to make new The highlight of the year is RAG Week friends, have loads of fun, support which this year runs from // some great causes and add a host Friday 13th to Friday 20th November. of different skills to your CV. To Our launch date has been cunningly get involved, email su.activities@ planned to coincide with the BBC’s northumbria.ac.uk or search Children in Need day and we’re ‘Northumbria RAG’ to follow us on hoping you’ll join in the fun in all sorts Facebook of ways to raise Pounds for Pudsey!

THIS YEAR’S RAG CHARITIES

THE ALAN SHEARER THE NEURO FOUNDATION; UNDER THE BRIDGE; FOUNDATION; exists to improve the provides services to over 100 exists to directly support the Alan lives of those affected by homeless men & women in the Shearer Centre in Newcastle: a neurofibromatosis by the North East. Providing housing and highly specialist, disability, respite, provision of services in advocacy, healthcare, as well as operating residential and social provision for information, advice and a furniture workshop. Under the people with complex disabilities developing social communities Bridge also runs a 31 bed hostel and acute sensory impairments. amongst those affected by for the homeless and a drop in neurofibromatosis. medical centre where people who are sleeping rough can get a shower or bath, have a hot drink and see a GP.

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 35 07/10/2015 16:23 NSU LIFE_Issue 44newgrid.indd 36 On Camp us 07/10/2015 16:23 Here at NSU at Coach Lane Campus Coach Lane Campus is home to a varied range of professional courses: we’re working really hard to make loads of improvements to make your Social Work, Nursing (Adult, Learning, Children & Mental Health), Midwifery, time at Northumbria even better. Occupational Therapy, Primary Education, Physiotherapy, ODP (Operating Our dedicated officer and staff team Department Practitioners), Community Joint Honours plus a whole heap of are always around to listen to your Post Grad and distance learning courses! feedback which helps shape the things that we do, from campaigns to Given the professional nature of the programmes taught at coach lane it has changes to your union. a ‘grown up’ feel with a strong sense of community. Students can feel a little disconnected at this campus so NSU now has a dedicated member of Students’ This summer we held some great Union staff and along with our 5 academic based societies and Yoga we are events for all ages, from a summer bringing the fun to Coach Lane and helping students based here get involved festival with a BBQ and face painting and make the most of their student experience. to our largest Fresher’s Fair ever! Welcoming new students with loads Rebecca is a Mental Health Nursing Student who started in March 2015 – of fun activities throughout the first Yep that’s right, about 300 students at coach lane start in March instead of few weeks of term, as well as saying a September putting them on a totally different timetable to other students. warm welcome back to our returning students. Here’s what Rebecca told us:

Societies are doing some great work, with more course-based groups setting up all the time! Make sure I’ve been a student at Coach Lane for six months now you sign up to one of 100+ societies; and I find it’s packed full of staff that really know what many are holding weekly socials here they’re doing and are focused on getting the best from you. at Coach Lane, meaning there are I was encouraged to become a member of the committee loads of fun activities for you to get for the Mental Health Nursing Society and I’m really pleased involved with in between your studies! that I took the advice for the new ideas it’s given me. I find that Coach Lane being further out from Newcastle means I can focus on my studying but that’s not to say that I’m not A big part of our work this year for distracted by the huge cups of coffee on offer and the Coach Lane is to work on the bus best stocked sweet shop, ever! Both of service, and to make sure that it’s which are ran by NSU. working for you! If you have feedback look out for your officer team around every week or ask for a Big Ideas card at the welcome desk. We always want to hear what you have to say and This academic year is set to be the best yet for Coach Lane students. We had together we can make sure things are the biggest Freshers Fair ever with over 50 stalls – and who can forget that the best they can be! popcorn and candy floss?!?

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 37 07/10/2015 16:23 NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 38 07/10/2015 16:23 It’s sad to think that at twenty one years old, I now feel more pressure than ever to look good, or other people’s versions of good. Social media websites are a huge part of everyone’s life now, but they are so cluttered with articles from everything from Kim K’s contour to fake slimming tablets and photoshopped pictures,

that it seems every day there is Beauty & Fashion something new that I need to aspire to be, and I’m talking from the slightly odd to the downright stupid.

It has to be mentioned, that although social media seems to be the springboard where this escalates from, where it is normal to feel embarrassed loving yourself comes from within but it is us, as users, that are adding or unhappy with ourselves, and and cannot be faked or learnt. Make and adhering to the problem – need I that’s not right. According to the peace with your perceived flaws and explain trolling? Daily Mail Online, a whopping 91% of imperfections and realise that you are those interviewed had problems with usually the only one who sees them in I’m talking the ridiculous to the their bodies and shockingly 90% of such detail. You are good enough and stupidity of people making me believe teenagers think the same. No doubt loving yourself is the best thing you that my legs are some sort of weird the unreal images of models that the can do”. shape and because of that, they media portray to us is having a major won’t hold my weight, or that my hair life impact in teens and this needs to That being said, body confidence is two shades darker than what its stop. should come naturally, but acceptable and even that because unfortunately there days that is not my big toe is slightly smaller than We’re stuck choosing filters and always the case. So I’m here to remind

“It seems every day there is something new that I need to aspire to be...”

the next, that everyone will notice it editing our pictures before posting you to love yourself! Yes, it may be and I’d have to have a thick cloud of them online, and tagging them with a slow process and some days you’ll anxiety, disgust and shame over my “not sure about this one :/” when see a bad photo from the night before head. Please note that all these are we know we took at least 50 similar and want to slump in front of the TV, examples from girls on my previous selfies and tried 10 different camera re-watching The Office US for the course, no joke. angles before we took it. We now umpteenth time whilst shovelling Ben seem to be caught up in pleasing and Jerry’s until the pain goes away, So finally, I have grown sick of these others that we’ve forgotten about but what’s the point? We are who you ridiculous body and beauty standards, who we need to be happy for – are, and we are loved by family and and I am here to say a long awaited ourselves! friends, so the only thing left is to love farewell to shaming and hello to yourself for, well yourself! loving yourself! I’ve recently been talking to Georgina Horne; blogger, rat lover, Harry Potter So what if your arms look big in that So here’s something obvious – we’re fanatic and model for her own range t-shirt, or that one time your shoes all different! If we all looked the same, of plus size clothing range called Lady didn’t match your dress exactly, we that would be boring. So why are Voluptuous. She’s a body confidence need to be happy in who we are for we shaming our differences when advocate and she believes that we all the benefit of ourselves. So go out, we should be embracing and even need to be comfortable in our own and be whoever you want to be, the flaunting them? When we’re not fat skin to truly appreciate our beauty. world better watch out, because shaming, we are slamming skinny girls Georgina tells me that; you’re out to get it! and from this, we’re creating a culture “Just like loving another person,

GRACE ELIZABETH CAMPBELL FOLLOW GEORGINA ON TWITTER! @TEALCARDY @FFIGUREFBUST

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Fresh

Fashion & Beauty & Fashion Faced Freshers

WORDS // REBECCA JACKSON

reshers week is just the three products separately does also resulting in spots, even though around the corner, a week make a difference and each one has a the key to spot free skin is prevention, full of late night drinking, different purposes, most importantly what every fresher needs is a zit partying and waking up it removes your make up from deep zapper. Tackling spots overnight, with a face full of make within your pores unlike a face making you spot free for the next up, (we all do it) resulting wipe, where make up can just seem night out. in tired skin, clogged removed. pores and the odd spot (or two). The key to prevention of spots is aloe Ladies here is a few tips and products Cleansing, toning and moisturising, vera, a 2014/2015 craze that really to revive and revitalise your skin the 3 rituals we all know but don’t does work. Not only do these aloe getting you back to your fresh faced forget the eye make up remover, with vera products moisturise your skin in fabulous self. heavy eye make up and late nights face washes and creams you can drink eyes can appear tired. Eye make up aloe vera helping your skin maintain First of all, ladies, your skin needs a remover, is designed specifically to moisture but also detoxing your body rest, wearing make up day and night remove your eye make up lightly, the at the same time, which is normally means your skin never has chance to skin around your eyes is a lot thinner also needed after freshers week. breathe, everything needs oxygen and ageing a lot quicker than your normal your skin is no different. So remember skin, so needs to be looked after. So ladies, remember these tips and to take off your make up whenever you’ll have flawless freshers skin you can, or in Fresher’s Week Oily skin, dry skin, normal skin; before, after and during the week of whenever you can remember! exfoliation is so important, helping madness. your skin deal with it’s many layers. Like everything there is always corners For exfoliation knowing your skin to be cut, but don’t cut corners when type is essential, this is so your able taking off your make up, ditch the face to know when to exfoliate and with wipes! what products, yes it all sounds complicated but it’s all about a skin It is worth investing in a good cleanser routine. toner and moisturiser it may seem pointless when there is a 3in1 facial Freshers week does result in a bad wipe, quick easy and simple but using diet, lack of sleep and lots of drinking

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BROWS//

WORDS // DEAN WILSON

First and foremost - these are not holy brow commandments, or a universally agreed method on how to achieve the one true brow, it’s just how I like to do mine. If yours are totally different 4. and you think mine are gross (first, mean) then keep doing you boo and don’t let a magazine dictate how you should look! Also, if you don’t do anything to them that’s fine too- you’re perfect as you are!

#Fave, concealer! Using a (different!) small makeup brush, paint 1. around your brows in a concealer that either matches your skin tone or is a shade lighter. This really makes your edges sharp, and fixes up any mistakes you might have made.

Pluck those damn brows hun. There is nothing worse on this 5. earth than when people try to pencil a new brow shape on top of existing hairs, just pretending that the hair isn’t there!? Moderately (don’t go overboard) pluck them into shape before applying product. Benefitcosmetics.co.uk has a great ‘mapping’ section to see how to pluck them for your face shape.

Blend in the concealer! I like using a damp Beauty Blender, which is the best thing ever. They’re £16 and are really worth the money, and will save you hours in makeup application as you can use 2. it for everything! Get a feel for it with a cheap knock off from Primark for £1 but know that the real deal is infinitely softer and bouncier, and stipples quickly and easily for a flawless, airbrushed finish.

With a small angled brush, sweep a brow pomade (Anastasia Beverly Hills, £15) or, if you’re poor like me, a fab dupe which is 6. Maybelline Lasting Drama gel eyeliner in brown (eBay £2.80), across the top of your brow. Take your time, you can do this in one smooth line or in little dashes, whatever works! Tip- and this works for gel eyeliner on your eyes too- if the gel is too sticky and drags across your skin, microwave the little pot for around 15 seconds. It’ll melt the product slightly, making it runnier and easier to apply- just make sure not to use too much! You can also This is optional, I know that some of you may be looking at these do this with a sharp brow pencil, whatever works for you. and thinking jeez, what on earth is he thinking, but I like my brows BOLD honey: #sorryboutit. Anyways, here I went along the edges of my brows with a clean dry angled brush and some brown brow powder, although a matching eyeshadow would work just as well. This helped me fix anywhere the concealer 3. may have covered some brow I didn’t want it to, and pulls it all together for me. I also applied a little bit of powder highlight (compare pics 5 & 6) under my arch to lift my brow bone, and also a little in the inner corner of my eye because it’s hella cute. You can use whatever suits you for this, I used a slightly shimmery highlight from a Sleek contour pallette (£6.49), but a light eyeshadow would do the trick too. Finish with a clear brow Repeat along the bottom edge of the brow, and using the gel if you want to keep those feisty brows in place, or spritz with remaining product on the brush (don’t add more), wiggle it into a makeup fixing spray. the main body of the brow and the front of the brow. This way, the front is defined but not a solid line. 7. SLAY

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Keep your Fashion & Beauty & Fashion through the cold

looking tan, without looking like a Staying tanned distant relative of an umpa-lumpa. through the Winter. With the prices so low for a 200ml bottle, St Moriz is available in high Now, for many of us out there, the street shops and supermarkets and is summer months are all about achieving the perfect bargain brand as the tan that bronzed goddess-like look, from lasts for days even after washing! holidays abroad, to soaking up the sun in our own gardens for the 2 days For some however, all they want is of sun England has! And with those the slightest tinge of colour to the months slowly coming to an end, skin, and again there is a solution the thought of pasty and colourless out there! Tanning moisturisers are complexions strikes fear throughout. the perfect answer to keep your skin With the ever-lasting debate on sun- glowing whilst keeping silky smooth. beds, there are many other safer and One of the best around is ‘Dove’s’ cheaper options out there on the high own ‘Summer Glow’. The moisturiser street! From instant tan mousses’ to gradually develops a gorgeous subtle tinted moisturisers, it is now possible to skin tone, with hints of shimmer when have that sun kissed look all over your the light hits the skin. This is perfect body, all year round! for day to day use without an obvious change to your look. So with Winter With many students on a tighter finally arriving, we no longer have to budget, many beloved beauty regimes cake on the bronzer and wear long have been sacrificed, but if you look sleeve tops as many more brands hard enough, there is affordable are bringing out there own range of choices that do the job. For some, the tan with the quality of the products tanned look is only needed on those is ever improving. We can now look random nights out with the daring high bronzed and radiant whatever the hemline, and for those instant tan is the weather! perfect solution! Instead of searching around the expensive brands, there are WORDS // those of that do the exact same trick, at a fraction of the price! BETHAN COLE ‘Sunkissed’ tanning, do an amazing instant self tanning mousse perfect for these sorts of occasions. With the colour showing instantly and it washing off straight away, you are able to avoid the dreaded ‘patchy skin’ look.

The brand ‘St Moriz’ also has an instant tanning range. However this tan gradually builds over the period of time it is applied. Available in both mousse and tanning mists, along with colours ranging from light, medium to dark, the product works perfect to build an even

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F R E S H E R S F A S H I O N

5 Useful fashion tips for freshers

WORDS // SHARIFAH ALRABAH TREAT YOURSELF TO A So you’ve just started university, and your brain is blown away by a FEW PARTY DRESSES whirlwind of exciting and scary thoughts. What kind of people are Let’s not kid ourselves here; you’re you going to meet? Have you chosen the right course? And most going to be partying a lot in your first importantly, what are you going to wear? As much as you’re worried few weeks. Newcastle is famed for that the abstract arts course you chose on a whim isn’t for you, its wild nightlife, and when it comes looking good comes before all else. to a night out, we dress to impress. Don’t be left out! Buy yourself a few However, knowing what clothes to pack when facing such a big life glamorous evening dresses and you’ll change is never easy. There’s no need to worry about that though, be ready for wherever your night ‘cause we’ve made this handy list to help you out. takes you. Choose a fiery hue for a fashion forward look, as red is the GET A NEW DRESSING GOWN colour of the moment. It may have been okay to wear that tea-stained, crumb-laden excuse for a dressing gown when you were at home with Mum and Dad, but now you’re probably going to be living with new people that you’ve never met before. If you want to make a good first impression, chuck out your old, ragged cover up for a new, fluffy number. The heaters in student accommodation are often tiny, so the thicker the better.

INVEST IN A WARM WINTER COAT Noticed a theme here? Warmth is important! As much as this may surprise you, Newcastle is not known for its tropical heat. People moving from Southern areas may get a shock, as it can get icy cold up here in the North. However, a good quality, thick coat makes all the difference. Go for a coat with faux fur, in particular faux sheep shearling, as it’s a huge trend this winter.

YOU’RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BAG With up to six different modules to keep track of, you’re going to take a lot of notes. That means you’re going to use a lot of paper. Add in a laptop, highlighters and library books, and you’ve got a whole lot to carry. A new bag with strong, supportive straps is in order. Structured bags and briefcase styles are in, along with thick fringed tassels and black. Go for one of these things to be on trend, or even go for a combo for extra brownie points. Just make sure it’s BIG.

ACCESSORIZE YOUR WORKSTATION WITH A PATTERNED LAPTOP CASE Your laptop will become your best friend. You’ll work together, play together, and you may even cry over a forgotten about essay due in for tomorrowtogether. So why not treat your best friend to a shiny new jacket? A case will help protect your laptop whilst you’re carrying it about, and you may as well look good whilst shielding it.

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Mod girl revival for A/W 2015 WORDS // LUCY TALLEN

The original mod scene has been became a surprisingly elegant look the high street in abundance as a continually referenced in fashion for women. Francisco Costa, Calvin fundamental mod feature. through the decades. The 2015 vision Klein’s creative director, has been stems back to the immaculate ‘Teddy musing mods for CK’s autumn / Mod presence in our clothing has Boy’ era and accommodates a number winter collection. Oversized cuffs, never been emitted entirely, ever since of key pieces this season. collars and pockets have been its emergence in the 1950s by a group added to simply styled shirts to of men called ‘Modernists’. They were Described by Topshop as “one give them a mod-era finish. identified by modern jazz, Lambretta of the coolest early subcultures”, The high street equivalent can scooters and a firm focus on fashion. mod fashion has periodically been effortlessly be found in Mango and revamped over the years. on the ASOS marketplace website, The trend became well known in for example. the 1960s as the music scene grew. The current landscape for women’s Female mods would traditionally wear wardrobes is particularly strong, a mens trousers and shirts, flat shoes small number of classic mod items 3 and little makeup. They wore pale are essential to the 2015 mod girl. foundation with browny tones on Brands such as Harrington, Fred Perry The mannishly styled shoe was their eyes. Short hair styles were also and Dr Marten typically dominate the frequently seen worn by 1960s popular. market. However, the high street is poster girl: Twiggy. Chelsea boots, now offering sizeable competition for loafers, bowling shoes and brogues A famous altercation was struck with the upcoming winter period. were all popular shoe trends for a fellow subculture - the ‘Rockers’ - the fashion conscious during this during this era of prominence. There time. Popular ‘60s shoe styles were numerous riots between mods have continued to rise time and and rockers that often made news again with mod fashion. Flat articles. Mary Quant was a 1960s mod shoes especially are set to reign designer who iconically fashioned the high street shoe departments this A series of come-backs have emerged miniskirt. Although they had already season. Next, Shuh, Topshop and since the dying down of the mod been debuted, Quant created the Jack Wills all showcase outstanding scene, in the ‘80s and early ’90s. more daring, shorter variety which collections. More recently, artists like Jake Bugg, quickly became popular. Urban Miles Kane and Liam Fray (from Outfitters and Topshop are currently Courteeners) have brought the mod stocking some of the best selections 4 appearance back into the public eye. of 60s inspired miniskirts. Often modelled by Alexa Chung and Cara Tailoring was also a mod essential. In addition to male role models Delevingne, styles range from button- The double-breasted coat was inspiring fashion, famous female faces up a-lines to high-waisted kilts and a staple item for both men and are also making underground dressing corduroy. women, whether it be cropped, ever more glamorous to women. belted or vinyl. Rolling Stones Gwyneth Paltrow was recently groupie: Marianne Faithfull showed spotted successfully putting a mod the nation how it should be worn. touch on a pantsuit. The trench coat is already a great The masculine boyfriend shirt part of Burberry’s heritage. It These influences mean that the high was worn in the early days by film features heavily in the brand’s street is arming us with affordable character: Annie Hall. Paired with autumn / winter campaign as it mod-girl updates this winter, so that high-waisted jeans, it had first recalls London’s ‘Swinging Sixties’ Sixties London can continue to live on. become possible to be feminine using spirit in a bohemian, ‘Beatnik’ form. masculine silhouettes. A new purpose Double-breasted jackets are hitting had been found for men’s shirts that

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Making the most of your space

So I know that not everyone is lucky enough to have a spare room to use as a dressing room right now. Most people reading this are probably in Halls or shared student houses and might not have much space, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of it and proudly display all of your clothes and

Fashion & Beauty & Fashion beauty items! After all, I’m sure they weren’t cheap, and a nice environment makes everyone happier and more relaxed. So all of you beauty addicts and shopaholics, here are some tips on making the most of your space...

CLOTHES RACKS ANYTHING CAN BE USED TO STORE THINGS Clothes racks are a great way of displaying all of your beautiful finds, You probably only use your suitcase and they are a lot cheaper than a now and again and then stick it on wardrobe! But be warned – all clothes top of your wardrobe, why not use you want to hang on them must be it to store more things? It’s pretty ironed and kept nice! (and keep your pointless having an empty suitcase so less desirable clothes in a draw). I use mine to store shoes and when I need it I just empty the shoes out, it’s not like I will be seeing them when I’m away. When I get back, I swap KEEP YOUR MAKE-UP AND it back over – genius. BRUSHES PRESENTED NICELY

If you’re like me make-up costs you a lot of money, or even if it doesn’t you IKEA IS YOUR FRIEND should still look after it. Faux glass candle holders from Ikea are perfect If you have some spare cash invest in for storing make-up and so are floral some good shelves from IKEA. I favour pots which I use to keep my the “KALLAX” collection, it’s perfect brushes organised. for displaying your lovely things and it’s not too expensive. Small stands or tables are perfect for creating space in front of a radiator without blocking it KEEP ALL OF YOUR EMPTY off. If you’re a little clumsy like me, BOXES AND STORE THINGS a rug doesn’t hurt either! IN THEM

Perfume gift set boxes, boxes that jewellery came in and even shoe boxes are perfect for storing your many, many pointless cosmetics without taking away the glam, in fact it sort of makes your room feel like a shop (or maybe that’s just me). The best ones to keep are the pretty ones, and the fancier ones you probably got for Christmas and your birthday, and then cram them full of stuff you hardly use but need to keep because you might need it at some point but probably wont… and no one is any the wiser!

P.S. Keep perfume bottles too – they

WORDS // LAUREN ROSE BODEN ROSE LAUREN // WORDS look pretty. DIY Dressing Room

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Newcastle Entertainments GIG GUIDE

ith festival season recording his third album next year. their increasingly muscular sound over and students to Newcastle on Nov 11th, while the settling back into Elsewhere, Spector will preview tracks hugely popular The 1975 preview their uni, Tyneside from their new album, ‘Moth Boys’ at eagerly anticipated new look and has no shortage The Cluny the week after (18th) direction on the 15th. of gigs to look forward to over Also in October, the Academy hosts Also celebrating a 10th birthday this the coming reformed shoegaze titans Ride on year is the fantastic indie pop clatter months. the 18th. The band, contemporaries of ‘A Certain Trigger’, the debut album of My Bloody Valentine, are currently by North East favourites Maximo Park. October sees the enjoying a long overdue reunion They celebrate by airing it in full at the 10th anniversary of the opening of tour. Fans too young to enjoy their City Hall on the 18th. Newcastle’s O2 Academy, and it will live show back in the day, ethereal be celebrating its first decade with and intense in equal measure, should Fans who may find the likes of Maximo a night of home grown talent on the catch this one. Bring your ear plugs! Park too soft for their tastes are spoilt 14th. Little Comets play alongside for choice on the 20th, with Newcastle Du Blonde (formerly Beth Jeans The following day (19th), The Cribs Uni hosting riotous punk duo Slaves Houghton) and Sunderland’s finest, kick off their ‘For All My Sisters’ tour, while Public Enemy and The Prodigy Hyde and Beast, in a show that kicks also at the Academy. The Jarman bring the noise at the Metro Radio off a fantastic autumn run of gigs for brothers, now with three consecutive Arena in what could be the gig of the both the Academy and the city. Top 10 albums under their belts, year. remain one of Britain’s most vital Earlier in the month, former Smiths live acts and will no doubt go down Earlier in the month (2nd), The Arena guitarist and indie hero Johnny Marr a treat as they return to Tyneside also sees classic Cock-Rockers Motley visits Newcastle University on Tuesday following their 6 Music Festival Crue bring Alice Cooper along in 11th. Fans of Marr will be delighted appearance earlier this year. support of what they promise (Thank to see him bring a clutch of Smiths God!) will be their final tour. Get classics, as well as his own solid solo November at the Academy is equally yourself along, if that’s what you’re catalogue to intimate settings before as strong. The mighty Foals bring into...

WORDS // CALLUM SULLIVAN

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Entertainments Musicians to watch this year

JACK GARRATT RAURY BØRNS This incredibly talented, bearded, Incredibly talented and only 19 This colourful performer’s debut multi-instrumentalist is definitely years old, Raury has started to make ‘Electric Love’ has already been someone to check out this year. He waves from across the Atlantic. After clocked by Taylor Swift as ‘an instant got properly noticed at the BBC featuring on SBTRKT’s 2014 album classic’, so what more convincing Introducing stage at Reading and ‘Wonder Where We Land’, he released do you need? Sounding like a Leeds Festival 2014, where his lively a solid stream of well received reimagining of MIKA, BØRNS brings performance wowed the audience. singles. His debut ‘Cigarette Song’ exciting synth and catchy choruses Not only can he play the piano, earned him a place on BBC’s Sound to the fore to create an all-round fun guitar and sampler at the same of 2015 and he even featured on the electro-pop sound. In an age where time, his style varies dramatically Hunger Games: Mockingbird – Part 1. pop songs are becoming dark and depending on what he wants to get Although primarily a guitar-playing moody, this new artist is a breath across. His songs range from the singer-songwriter, Raury incorporates of fresh air and reminds us that EDM hit ‘Chemical’ to the thoughtful gospel, soul, rap and even electronic sometimes music is just fun. He’s ‘I Couldn’t Want You Anyway’ to beats into his songs making him a key been touring with Charli XCX and the guitar heavy ‘Weathered’. He artist to watch out for. making links all over the music scene can blend jazz, folk and dubstep in America, so I’d be surprised if one effortlessly to create something or two of his tracks don’t work their original and exciting. Jack Garratt is way into the charts. showing no signs of stopping, so keep TOP TRACK // ELECTRIC LOVE an eye out for this one.

PRIDES RYN WEAVER JOSEF SALVAT Following in the likes of CHVRCHES, Ryn Weaver’s debut track ‘OctaHate’ As is the way with some great artists, Prides contributes to the collection of became an instant hit on YouTube Josef Salvat came to prominence Scottish anthemic synth-pop outfits. and Soundcloud; within hours it after his cover of Rhianna’s Their songs are fast paced and bassy; received praise from Harry Styles, ‘Diamonds’ was used in an advert. the perfect soundtrack to get you Jessie Ware and Hayley Williams of Coming from the dark side of the going. After becoming noticed by Paramore fame. She could have very spectrum, he blends old fashioned remixing and covering various tracks easily have floated by on the strength 80s electro-pop with sensitive vocals on Soundcloud, Prides’ own releases of this track but instead she focused to create a satisfyingly broody have been well received and praised on creating interesting and intimate atmosphere. Although it was a cover by fellow acts like Nine Nesbitt and indie-pop gems. Her debut album that got him discovered, his own Jack Garratt. Their uniquely intimate ‘The Fool’ has been compared to the tracks focus on his own conflicted yet grand sound can be found in likes of Florence Welch. Her stripped feelings to create thoughtful and volumes on their debut album, ‘The down live performances (check catchy songs. ‘Hustler’ shows him at Way Back Up’. out ‘Pierrè’ on YouTube for a taste) his moodiest, though songs like ‘Open TOP TRACK // I SHOULD KNOW wonderfully compliment her heavily Season’ show that he doesn’t take BETTER produced electronic sound, which himself too seriously. shows that she is definitely a musician to look out for. TOP TRACK // OCTAHATE

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2015 has been a brilliant year for new music; with a diverse range of acts from James Bay to Years & Years being played on the radio, it’s a great time to hear something new. Despite these big names appearing out of nowhere, there are some artists who have yet to reach the dizzying heights of stardom but are well on their way to getting there. From jazz Musicians to EDM to rock to acoustic, there are some up-and-comers who really stand out from the crowd. Maybe you’re looking for a new musical icon or just fancy listening to something new, here are my top ten musicians to watch this year to check out this year.

KIMBERLY ANNE LÅPSLEY TOR MILLER Kimberly Anne came to prominence Låpsley’s music demonstrates that Following the likes of Tom Odell, this after gathering a large following on electronic music doesn’t have to be heartthrob is on his way to making YouTube with her distinctive hollow all about big beats and dirty stinking pianos cool again. His voice is big voice. Her haunting cover of the 90s bass; her music is spare, delicate and, enough to create beautiful imageries classic ‘Show Me Love’ was sampled in its own way, beautiful. This British of the scenary around him, mainly by Sam Feldt and has become a singer-songwriter wrote, performed, life in New York. Also like his British summer anthem. She has also had produced and even designed the counterpart, he has one of those her single ‘Hard As Hello’ remixed album to her own music in her voices that is not tonally perfect but by Bastille and she has featured on bedroom before being discovered he sings like he really means it. His the ‘Made in Chelsea’ soundtrack Her by Radio 1. Her quiet and simple headline song ‘Midnight’ has been true strength is in her song writing; style can lull you into a kind of sleep grabbing the attention of teenagers her simple yet hard-hitting lyrics and is great to listen to if you need all across the globe. combined with delicate guitar and something to relax your mind. TOP TRACK // HEADLIGHTS vocal layering lead to a strong and TOP TRACK // BROWNLOW confident sound that can’t be missed.

If you’d like this list and want to have a listen to these artists’ AMBER RUN songs, head to the NSU/Media Blending the folk-rock of Mumford & website to listen to the playlist Sons, the choral strength of Bastille and the youthful angst of The 1975, Amber Run has created a sound that’s both familiar and unique. This five-piece outfit has been making their way round the festival scene and rose to prominence at record speed. Their fourth ever show was at the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading Festival 2013. Their debut album ‘5AM’ is the perfect mixture of rock and soul and wonderfully sums up what it’s like to be young. From the unbearably tender ‘I Found’ to the high-octane ‘Hurricane’, Amber Run have mastered the art of making thoughtful and exciting music. TOP TRACK // SPARK WORDS // ADAM CRAWLEY

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CULTURE CLUB Entertainments NEWCASTLE TV & FILM HISTORY

One may not automatically associate Newcastle and its environs, with film and TV talent, but you’d be surprised just how lucky we are. It is the birthplace of such celebrated film directors as the late Tony Scott, best known for ‘Top Gun’, and his older brother Ridley Scott, well-noted for ‘Blade Runner’. The actor Greg Wise, (husband of actress, author and screenplay writer, Emma Thompson) was also born in Newcastle. In addition the city is the birth place of the TV presenters duo Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, branded as Ant and Dec, and only recently Dec married here in St Michael’s Church. Among the university alumni, is the hilarious comedian and actor Rowan Atkinson recognized on the sitcoms, ‘Blackadder’ and ‘Mr. Bean’. He began his career with an engineering degree. Lee Hall who wrote ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘Cooking with Elvis’, originated from Newcastle too. The list of alternative forms of talent connected with Newcastle goes on, with singers such as Sting and Cheryl Fernandez Versini, and the footballer Alan Shearer.

If anyone has seen the original crime film ‘Get Carter’ (1971) starring Michael Caine, you might recognise the Tyne Bridge and other landmarks, as the film was mainly set here. The noteworthy TV drama series ‘Our Friends in the North’, filmed in Newcastle, not only won innumerable awards but also kick started the careers of Christopher Eccleston, Daniel Craig, Gina McKee and Mark Strong. Actor and singer Robson Green began his life and work here and later returned to star in the crime drama ‘Wire in the Blood’. Other popular TV series that are located in the north east include ‘Inspector George Gently’ and ‘Vera.’ Let’s not forget that this city has been an inspiration for many creators such as the late prizewinning novelist and poet Julia Darling, some of whose writing was based on the area and its dialect. You never know what celeb you may see here. It was not that long ago that I saw Michelle Ryan aka TAMARA BOULTON ‘Bionic Woman’ walking down Grey Street, shopping bags in hand. Our city is the quite the scene of talent after all.

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Only 3 animated films have ever forgetfulness when the voting occurs beat it to Best Picture, with a 99% escaped from regularity by being of films that were out half a year ago, approval rating. Inside Out is currently nominated for Best Picture at the especially since animated films have at 98%, which is the second highest Oscar’s instead of just Best Animated so rarely been nominated. Inside Out rating for 2015 so far. Feature. These are Disney Pixar’s Up has been used for several advertising and Toy Story 3, amazingly not Toy campaigns, in fact I had seen the Pixar and Disney have both dominated Story, and Disney’s Beauty and the characters in Subway and Sky adverts the best animated feature awards Beast. before even seeing the film, which since it was started in 2001 with could also stand against how strong Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away and Animated features such as Disney the film is. Dreamworks’ Shrek being the main Pixar’s recent film Inside Out do exceptions, therefore a Disney or something special that has been The two past Disney Pixar films that Disney Pixar film, possibly Inside Out, missing from recent Best Picture have been nominated for Best Picture is the most likely home of the first winners at the Oscar’s, and that is have both been extremely well animated film to win Best Picture, if it having a sense of universality. Most critically received. On the popular film ever happens. recent pictures have held 15 or 18 age reviewing website Rotten Tomatoes, ratings. Children wouldn’t begin to Up shares a 98% approval rating with I give Inside Out an 8/10 chance understand the themes in Birdman, the Hurt Locker that won Best Picture to be nominated, but only 2/10 to and 12 Years a Slave, which won the the same year, and Toy Story 3 is 5% actually win Best Picture. year before, contains extreme and higher than The Kings Speech which distressing violence.

Inside Out is an intelligent, thoughtful WORDS // film that uses child psychology in a JAMIE KELLY sensitive and caring way. It teaches children that it is okay to feel sadness and that growing up is a natural part of life, it also teaches parents that their children have complicated emotions, even from an early age. So, why shouldn’t a film such as Inside Out, which sends important messages to children and adults alike, be able to win best picture?

In recent years The Academy that votes on the Best Picture panel has been renowned for being too old and set in their ways, so maybe it is time for a modernisation shake-up of the eligibility of non-drama films in the Best Picture category.

There is the possibility that Inside Out will suffer the same fate that Boyhood did last year, which is not being released during the Awards Season. Usually Best Picture nominees are released around Christmas/New Year, with films in contention that are ready for release earlier than this often being pushed back.

Unfortunately, there is an inevitable

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Entertainments Great Films to watch with your flatmates

Whether you’re a Bridesmaids (2011) Kristen Die Hard (1988) Bruce Willis, fresher settling into Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Alan Rickan Byrne halls or a returning The suave Hans Gruber student sharing a Starring an all female cast (Rickman) plans a heist in house with your best this hilarious film will have an L.A Skyscraper the only friends, the sacred act you roaring with laughter! thing is off duty cop John of watching a film with Annie’s (Wiig) best friend Mclain’s (Willis) wife is one your mates is fantastic Lillian (Rudolph) is getting of his hostages! John takes married! As her Maid of things into his own hands bonding time. Honour Annie is hoping when she infiltrates the to make it the best day of heist and goes up against So pick a spot on the Lillian’s life that is unless a British terrorist and his Helen (Byrne) Lillian’s new entire army. sofa and open up that DIE HARD can of strongbow or friend doesn’t get in the way! Why is it good? This action stick the kettle on to classic has everything you watch one of these Why is it funny? - With it’s could want: violence, high great films to get you gut busting performances, stakes and well trimmed

and your flatmates BRIDESMAIDS one especially comical dress beards. You and your closer than ever. fitting and the shining light flatmates will be shocked that is Kristen Wiig you’ll be and impressed by just howling every minute with how much one man can this film and you and your do against an army of gun friends will be quoting for a toting terrorists. An absolute long time to come classic!

Best Quote: “I LOVE MY Best Quote: Yippie Kay NEW ASSHOLE” Mutha*******

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Edward Scissorhands (1990) Johnny Depp, Winona HONOURABLE Ryder, Vincent Price MENTIONS No film list can be complete without at least one Tim Burton film! In a colourful Anything by Quentin Tarrantino The Conjuring (2013) Vera american suburb stands an (Kill Bill, Pulp Fiction, Dusk Til Farming, Patrick Wilson, Lili old gothic mansion, inside Dawn) Taylor The Inventor (Price) creates a unique human like being Anything with Tina Fey or Amy The Perron family have just called Edward Scissorhands Poehler moved into a grand new (Depp). Years after The (30 Rock, Parks & house but the realtor forgot Inventor’s death nosy Avon Recreation, Baby Mama) to mention it’s haunted to lady Peg Boggs stumbles high hell! With all money upon Edward and invites Transamerica tied up in the house they him to live with them, only have no option but to call teenage daughter Kim Wall.E paranormal investigators (Ryder) isn’t too happy Lorraine & Ed Warren (based about this…. at first. Fast & Furious 1-7 on a real life couple) to fight the demons within! Why it’s Romantic? It’s a Still Alice classic love story of two Why is it Scary? With the complete opposite worlds Notting Hill mass production of lazy colliding, with a christmas found footage films this background setting and This Is England and Subsequent TV film refreshingly breathes Edward’s funny innocent Series genuine horror from the charm it’s not just Winona 70s and 80s. With no time Ryder who’ll be falling in Blue is the Warmest Colour to calm yourself, the scares love, you might find yourself

THE CONJURING keep coming and coming falling alongside her. Beautiful Thing and coming! I strongly advise you bring along your Silent Hill duvet to hide behind with this one. EDWARD SCISSORHANDS EDWARD

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WORDS // BRITTANY PAPE

It seems to happen all the time in the same way as its older sibling The hopefully you will not be too upset about nowadays; popular young-adult Fault in Our Stars, which has us sobbing these tweaks. novels are picked up by Hollywood at the back of the cinema. Paper Towns studios and turned into glossy feature is a coming of age drama with a sweet Excitement is already brewing for the films for our viewing pleasure. story and an uplifting soundtrack that next John Green adaptation as yet features the likes of HAIM and Vance Joy. another of his books is about to be given Brought to you by the author of the the Hollywood treatment. Looking For tear jerking The Fault In Our Stars, Be aware hard-core Paper Towns fans, Alaska is due to be released next year. John Green, Paper Towns is the the film is not exactly the same as the latest in the long line of books being much-loved book. Some alterations have transported from the page to the big been made in the adaptation. Do not screen. worry though the film has gained the author’s full approval. In an interview With an already global fan base, Paper with POPSUGAR, Green stated that the Towns was without a doubt one of the film is “faithful to the book’s themes”. So RATING 7/10 most anticipated films of the summer and was a must-watch for many when it hit cinemas on 17th August.

This coming of age drama follows Quentin Jacobsen (Nat Wolff) on his quest to find his mysterious neighbour, and childhood sweetheart, Margo Roth Spiegelman (Cara Delevingne) after she goes missing.

Audiences were perhaps most excited to see Cara Delevingne in her big film debut. Despite her limited amount of screen time, the model-turned-actress impresses in the role capturing Margo’s enigmatic personality and putting on a surprisingly convincing American accent. It’s safe to say that we will be seeing her face - and those trademark eyebrows – in plenty of films in the future.

On the surface, the film appears to be your stereotypical teen romance flick – awkward teenage boy falls in love with the unattainable girl next door. However, Paper Towns instead offers characters with complexity and imperfection as well as notable performances from its lead actors.

Despite not pulling on your heart strings

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Everybody’s Gone to the RAPTURE GAME REVIEW

Created by games developer The do, due to brilliantly crafted environment into mystery behind the disappearances. Chinese Room, Everybody’s Gone in front of you. Although many of your This alongside the eerie silence puts you to the Rapture tells the story own searches tend to end up empty, this on edge with you almost half expecting of Yaughton, a remote fictional almost helps in navigating the world and a horde of the undead to come running Shropshire village in the wake of focus on things you probably would have straight at you at any point which goes a massive-scale disaster that has missed otherwise. hand in hand with the unconventional destroyed all life around it. As a British surroundings. nameless and formless individual, When it comes to playing the game, you set out to solve the mystery there are very few things you can do On the whole, it is easy to see why Sony behind the village and its inhabitants, other than explore. Operating lights, made great strides to make Everybody’s by piecing together individual back opening and closing doors and turning Gone to the Rapture a PlayStation 4 stories of the main characters. on radios feel more like a novelty exclusive. It offers a unique playing alongside the main story, whilst your experience and stunning world that feels From the beginning, it is clear that inability to speed up the games pace familiar and one which you will always Rapture is not just your typical game, can become frustrating. Tracking your want to revisit, despite the short game and is rather more of an interactive progress also becomes confusing, with play time. The environmental storytelling, based narrative. How you play the game no menu screen or inventory of any form and strong character interactions all itself and find information is a heavy to help along the way which ultimately come together to build a great and spoiler in itself and is something you leaves the thoroughness of the exploring satisfying mysterious horror-like tale. have to play in order to fully understand. up to you. Throughout the five hour game time, you move silently through the world However, Rapture excels most when it to which there is no set path to follow comes to the small details, with objects and instead revolves around the idea of littering the world such as bloody tissues exploration, which you feel compelled to and half eaten food giving a further clue RATING 8/10

WORDS // ANTONIE THOMAS

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Entertainments bullet REVIEW back WORDS // EDWARD JONES

Though these individual elements are promising, the meat and potatoes of some of the songs leave something to be desired. There are some relatively weak choruses such as the title track Venom, You Want A Battle? and Army of Noise, the latter two being singles. This begs the question, why release two of the songs with weak choruses to promote the album? Presumably this is more to do with targeting the band’s split demographics rather than just putting out the best songs; Army of Noise certainly demonstrates a lot of the heavier features fans have been missing lately, whereas You Want A Battle caters more to newer fans. This isn’t a bad thing either, because Venom really does offer the best of both worlds.

Venom has some great songs to offer. Those that stand out for me are No Way Overall, Venom presents a treat for the ears of any Rock or Metal fan and Bullet’s reclaim of their heavier style, while still comprising the more melodic elements. There isn’t a Tears Don’t Fall on the album, but songs like that often only come once in a band’s career and I don’t suppose they sat down with the intention of writing a huge arena song at the time; like half-cooked pasta sometimes songs stick and sometimes they don’t. But after four albums, the ALBUM REVIEW Bullet boys certainly knew what they were doing with this one. Venom opens with an eerie Bullet For My Valentine face a stylistic instrumental build-up entitled V and challenge with their fifth album in Bullet For My Valentine are touring the yes, Bullet, we see what you did there balancing their distinctive sound of raw, UK in October with While She Sleeps with the roman numeral and album often stripped back, verses building and and Japanese metal band Coldrain. title, very clever. By the time the memorable, melodic choruses with a Unfortunately, there is no Newcastle date instrumental moves into the opening much-needed injection of metal after so fans will have to get themselves to riff of No Way Out and the fast-paced Temper Temper’s relatively Rocky vibe. Carlisle or Middlesbrough. double pedal action that has largely The result is a good variety of metal eluded the band since 2008’s Scream tropes such as double-pedal kick drum, Aim Fire kicks in, it’s clear that Bullet screaming vocals, and big loud guitar for My Valentine want you to know riffs alongside some catchy melodic one thing - they’re back. choruses. RATING 8/10

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015

Campus Services Students could be forgiven for thinking they’d stepped into an episode of World’s Strongest Man this term as some of the most powerful athletes on the planet make Northumbria University their home.

In fact the muscle men pounding the campus will be members of the Tongan Rugby Union squad with the South Sea islanders using the city campus as their World Cup tournament base.

And Tonga’s choice is testimony to Northumbria’s world-class facilities and famous welcome.

The University is proud to be part of the Rugby World Cup 2015 as an official Team Base.

But Northumbria was only designated as a host training venue for the Tongan team after rigorous inspections and discussions with RWC2015 staff and visiting team management during the past two years.

The Tongans will use the University’s outdoor grass pitches at Bullocksteads and the indoor training hall, fitness facilities and swimming pool at Sport Central as they prepare for their match against current Champions New Zealand in the second of three fixtures taking place at St James’ Park during the tournament.

Further to being an official tournament team base and as part of Northumbria’s involvement in RWC2015, the University welcomed the Webb Ellis Cup to its City Campus.

The iconic trophy was showcased to guests on day 53 of its 100 day tour around the UK and Ireland - marking the final countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Northumbria players invited to the tour event included women’s 1st XV skipper, scholar and England Under 20 scrum half Caity Mattinson plus England Students star Alex Westgarth.

Guests were given the opportunity to take photographs with the trophy, as well as participate in Q&A sessions with some of the University’s current players and Sporting Alumni.

For more information on activity around the Rugby World Cup at Northumbria University visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/rugbyworldcup

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Students could be forgiven for thinking they’d stepped into an episode of World’s Campus Services Strongest Man this term as some of the most powerful athletes on the planet make Northumbria University their home.

In fact the muscle men pounding the campus will be members of the Tongan Rugby Union squad with the South Sea islanders using the city campus as their World Cup tournament base.

And Tonga’s choice is testimony to Northumbria’s world-class facilities and famous welcome.

The University is proud to be part of the Rugby World Cup 2015 as an official Team Base.

But Northumbria was only designated as a host training venue for the Tongan team after rigorous inspections and discussions with RWC2015 staff and visiting team management during the past two years.

The Tongans will use the University’s outdoor grass pitches at Bullocksteads and the indoor training hall, fitness facilities and swimming pool at Sport Central as they prepare for their match against current Champions New Zealand in the second of three fixtures taking place at St James’ Park during the tournament.

Further to being an official tournament team base and as part of Northumbria’s involvement in RWC2015, the University welcomed the Webb Ellis Cup to its City Campus.

The iconic trophy was showcased to guests on day 53 of its 100 day tour around the UK and Ireland - marking the final countdown to the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Northumbria players invited to the tour event included women’s 1st XV skipper, scholar and England Under 20 scrum half Caity Mattinson plus England Students star Alex Westgarth.

Guests were given the opportunity to take photographs with the trophy, as well as participate in Q&A sessions with some of the University’s current players and Sporting Alumni.

For more information on activity around the Rugby World Cup at Northumbria University visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/rugbyworldcup

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 65 07/10/2015 16:23 64. Campus services

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Campus Services CATERING & RETAIL Three words you’ll see and hear frequently on campus at Northumbria University. Catering and Retail has evolved on campus…. Over the summer we have invested in 3 catering and retail outlets to bring you improved facilities and services Where sport is concerned all three ring true. where you can kick back, relax and grab a Starbucks in the new Café Central in Northumberland Building, On and off the field sport is the perfect way to get involved, make new friends and indulge your competitive hook up with your friends for lunch in the new Backyard at Coach Lane or pop to the new Shop Central in the side. Organised sport is around every corner – from one-off taster sessions to team games, BUCS fixtures and library quad for your on campus essentials! national league clashes. More than 3,000 students will join Club Northumbria this year and enjoy a range of Shop Central is exactly what it says and is smack bang in the middle of campus more than 30 different sports. beside the library, the SU and Sport Central to provide you with all you need on Drop into one our weekly training sessions, try something new under guided instruction, enter a competitive campus – a one stop shop! So if you need stationary, a Northumbria branded hoodie, student league and take part in one-off events and charity fundraisers. a grab and go lunch or some grocery essentials amongst so many other products this should be right up your street! But if you think sport is more serious than that then Team Northumbria is your home for competitive sport and top class competition. Cafe Central has well and truly had a makeover! We continue to be proud to Our BUCS teams have fired the University into the top eight nationally two years on the trot. We’ve hammered serve Starbucks coffees, TAZO teas and Frappuccino’s as well as our food range of local rivals Newcastle University in the Stan Calvert Cup with brilliant back-to-back wins in the UK’s biggest handmade rustic sandwiches, fresh salads, hot soup, grab and go sandwiches and inter-city varsity clash. fresh bakery. We have also added a couple of little extra touches such as homemade porridge and afternoon teas. During the first semester we will be trialling extended But if you’re just as passionate about sport off the field then check out Volunteer Northumbria – your opening hours so during term time we will be open until 9pm on an evening and passport to professional qualifications and invaluable life experience. Join a range of teams – including media, also open on weekends! marketing and events – or support TN’s elite athletes in the fields of strength and conditioning, performance analysis and nutrition. That’s not all where sport at Northumbria is concerned. The Backyard is our new name for the restaurant over at Coach Lane which was only right as it will be unrecognisable! In response to feedback we have increased the amount of seating, changed the format of the The Northumbria Sport Foundation is the ‘friends & fundraising’ arm of University Sport. counters to allow for a much quicker service and opened up the space as an area that can be used all day. The It is a registered charity that engages students, staff, alumni and the community - raising money to invest in food offer has also had a makeover with an authentic pizza oven, rotisserie grill, salad bar and interchangeable local and international ‘sport for good’ projects. hot food counters to give flexibility and choice that are up to date with the latest food trends! Check out nusportcentral.com for details on how to realise your sporting dream! ( Artist impression below ) Don’t forget you can pay by UPAY Chilli for a faster service in all of these outlets and earn loyalty points along the way! Download the UPAY Chilli app now from your app store. Look out for more information, deals and promotions by following us on twitter @menueds

NSU LIFE_Issue 44 new grid.indd 66 07/10/2015 16:23 64. Campus services 65. Campus services

ENGAGE INSPIRE ACHIEVE

CATERING & RETAIL Campus Services Three words you’ll see and hear frequently on campus at Northumbria University. Catering and Retail has evolved on campus…. Over the summer we have invested in 3 catering and retail outlets to bring you improved facilities and services Where sport is concerned all three ring true. where you can kick back, relax and grab a Starbucks in the new Café Central in Northumberland Building, On and off the field sport is the perfect way to get involved, make new friends and indulge your competitive hook up with your friends for lunch in the new Backyard at Coach Lane or pop to the new Shop Central in the side. Organised sport is around every corner – from one-off taster sessions to team games, BUCS fixtures and library quad for your on campus essentials! national league clashes. More than 3,000 students will join Club Northumbria this year and enjoy a range of Shop Central is exactly what it says and is smack bang in the middle of campus more than 30 different sports. beside the library, the SU and Sport Central to provide you with all you need on Drop into one our weekly training sessions, try something new under guided instruction, enter a competitive campus – a one stop shop! So if you need stationary, a Northumbria branded hoodie, student league and take part in one-off events and charity fundraisers. a grab and go lunch or some grocery essentials amongst so many other products this should be right up your street! But if you think sport is more serious than that then Team Northumbria is your home for competitive sport and top class competition. Cafe Central has well and truly had a makeover! We continue to be proud to Our BUCS teams have fired the University into the top eight nationally two years on the trot. We’ve hammered serve Starbucks coffees, TAZO teas and Frappuccino’s as well as our food range of local rivals Newcastle University in the Stan Calvert Cup with brilliant back-to-back wins in the UK’s biggest handmade rustic sandwiches, fresh salads, hot soup, grab and go sandwiches and inter-city varsity clash. fresh bakery. We have also added a couple of little extra touches such as homemade porridge and afternoon teas. During the first semester we will be trialling extended But if you’re just as passionate about sport off the field then check out Volunteer Northumbria – your opening hours so during term time we will be open until 9pm on an evening and passport to professional qualifications and invaluable life experience. Join a range of teams – including media, also open on weekends! marketing and events – or support TN’s elite athletes in the fields of strength and conditioning, performance analysis and nutrition. That’s not all where sport at Northumbria is concerned. The Backyard is our new name for the restaurant over at Coach Lane which was only right as it will be unrecognisable! In response to feedback we have increased the amount of seating, changed the format of the The Northumbria Sport Foundation is the ‘friends & fundraising’ arm of University Sport. counters to allow for a much quicker service and opened up the space as an area that can be used all day. The It is a registered charity that engages students, staff, alumni and the community - raising money to invest in food offer has also had a makeover with an authentic pizza oven, rotisserie grill, salad bar and interchangeable local and international ‘sport for good’ projects. hot food counters to give flexibility and choice that are up to date with the latest food trends! Check out nusportcentral.com for details on how to realise your sporting dream! ( Artist impression below ) Don’t forget you can pay by UPAY Chilli for a faster service in all of these outlets and earn loyalty points along the way! Download the UPAY Chilli app now from your app store. Look out for more information, deals and promotions by following us on twitter @menueds

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