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Jamie T has a cuppa with The Edge, & Awards special Start of the end for current Boldrewood campus as new plans launched Film Ashleigh Toll of ‘Bolditz’ reinforces the image seek other forms of transport in Chancellor, Professor Adam of the Boldrewood building ex- order to reduce the impact on Wheeler said : ‘The redevelop- Diamonds, The University has released terior as outdated and dull, with the environment. ment of the Boldrewood campus details of its campus redevelop- the interior effectively at the end It is expected that the pro- and relocation of the Schools of Happyness and ment scheme. of its life. The site requires major gramme will be completed Medicine and Biological Scienc- As reported in the Wessex investment to restore it to a sus- by 2010, however with Bold- es to world-class, purpose-built Beerfest reviews Scene last year, the £236 mil- tainable condition, making it less rewood’s lecture theatres closing facilities on Highfield will in- lion Capital Development Pro- of an anomaly to the University at the end of this academic year, evitably cause some disruption. gramme will transform the Bold- and to instead reflect the inno- many students are concerned The University will aim to keep rewood site into the UK’s first vative, world class research that about the disruption that will be this disruption to a minimum for wholly integrated ‘professional occurs within its walls. caused to their timetables. From students and staff. As our plans campus’, comprising the School Another important factor of next year, medical students will for these exciting development of Management and a building the rebuilding programme is to have more lectures at South- evolve, we will work closely to accommodate the marine make certain that the changes ampton General Hospital, a with SUSU and the two Schools services of London-based com- maintain the environmental prospect that has been met with to ensure that students continue pany, Lloyd’s Register. The res- sustainability of the University. reservation by many. A second- to have a positive experience of toration of the site will allow for Factors such as improving en- year medical student comment- university life.” closer engagement with busi- ergy efficiency will be consid- ed: “Rumours have been going University officials are in- Don’t forget to ness and professional organisa- ered, along with ensuring that round for a while, my major con- sisting however that students tions, and will generate greater the construction meets the lat- cern living in Portswood is that a do not need to panic. The con- Vote! employment prospects for the est standards of environmental lot of the buses to the SGH are struction of the new EEE build- Starts 26th Feb city. efficiency. University officials already packed, I don’t want to ing on University Road has The campus is currently in a are also hopeful that staff and be missing any lectures.” recently been completed and poor state; the affectionate tag students using the new site will The University’s Deputy Vice ...continues on page 2

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Will accommodate the School of Biological Sciences, providing modern facilities for students. Cube survives There are also plans to refurbish many of the University’s existing structures, such as the Faraday building and the Mountbatten complex, which burnt down in ... and election fever strikes as we round up the latest from the Union October 2005. Furthermore, to Philip Reynolds ton students and also because of he has been able to emphasise While this latest result is a build a more efficient transport drink-related vandalism which that the recent vandalism caused positive step for the Students’ system and reduce the ‘carbon The Cube has been granted a culminated with extensive dam- by a disrespectful minority of Union, it should not allow for footprint’ the University are un- new lease of life following a suc- age being caused to the Cube. students is overshadowing the complacency: the fate of the dertaking a campus-wide assess- cessful police operation to curb The uncertainty over the fu- many positive contributions that Cube’s licence lies ultimately in ment of how staff and students late night misbehaviour. ture of the Cube’s licence has the majority of Southampton the hands of students. move around. A team of six policemen were been reported in the Wessex students bring to the local com- It has been a successful year These distinct redevelopments present at Kinki on February 2 Scene many times throughout munity. for the current sabbatical team, will effectively serve to rejuve- and a team of ten at Fat Pop- the year, however, this latest Toby Kushner, VP Welfare with many important initiatives nate both Southampton and the padaddy’s on February 3. Along success for the Union can be and Societies, has also been pro- and campaigns implemented; University, enhancing the world with monitoring student behav- largely attributed to the deter- moting a year-round safe drink- their determination and dedica- class facilities and services that iour at the venue and on the mined efforts of this year’s Sab- ing campaign, which has includ- tion means that the Union has it provides to both students and way home, police were also ap- batical team. ed posters reminding students gone from strength to strength, staff, and reinforcing its status pealing for witnesses to an unre- One of SUSU President Ben to be quiet on their way home, however, election fever is in the as a leading international Uni- lated assault. Rogers’ essential aims was to es- subsidising soft drinks prices, air, and from February 26 – 28, versity. The operation was imple- tablish an improved relationship and enlisting ‘noise marshals’ the ballots will be open to vote Professor Wheeler contin- mented as a final measure in re- with the local community. By li- to enforce the “Shut Up or Shut for next year’s sabbatical team. ued: “As we look forward to the sponse to further complaints by aising with local police and jour- Down” message. Local police To read their manifestos, visit changing landscape of higher local residents about noise and nalists and by attending local are planning to conduct another elections.susu.org. For more on education, we plan to make the vandalism caused by Southamp- Residents’ Association meetings, operation in coming weeks. the elections, see from page 11. estate work for us through its architecture, design and infra- structure, and see it benefit and inspire new generations of stu- dents and scholars alike.” “These developments will take time and effort, but I do hope you’ll agree that they will be more than worth it.” Jackpot!

Casino Advisory Panel awards city one of eight large casinos to be built nationwide Chris Hearle applications for large casinos. “We will now be working Subject to final confirmation hard to manage this and to ac- Southampton has been given by the government, the result tively ensure that any potential the all clear to build a large ‘Las will grant Southampton City problems are tackled head on to Vegas’ style casino. Council the right to issue a li- provide the maximum benefits This latest decision follows cence for a large casino in the and minimum drawbacks for the the success of Southampton City city. people of Southampton.” Council’s proposal document last Bournemouth City Council, The council said a full public year to the Casino Advisory Pan- who made a similar claim for consultation would be carried el at the Department for Culture, a casino license, are said to be out into the plans. This should Media and Sport. Southampton “hugely disappointed” after include a clear embrace of eco- was one of 68 Local Authorities their application was rejected. nomic regeneration projects, to submit a document detailing The Casino Advisory Panel stringent operational matters, a bid to be one of 17 new casi- has chosen Southampton for City beats Bournemouth and Brighton to south coast casino rigorous safeguards in respect of no locations, comprising of one the location of a large casino be- health, social and other impacts regional, eight large and eight cause it has “acute regeneration flower Park would include 150 Council, Adrian Vinson said: which any casino may bring. small casinos. needs” and would significantly machines with a £4,000 jackpot, “This is a significant opportunity If Government regulations However, the final result benefit from extra employment covering at least 1,500 square for Southampton to advance and the Council’s statement al- granted Manchester as the re- and investment in the city. It is metres. It would be three times economic regeneration in the low the proposals to continue, gional ‘Super Casino’, with Great expected that 350 jobs will be the size of Grosvenor Casino in city including waterfront devel- there will be an opportunity for Yarmouth, Kingston-upon-Hull, created following the new de- West Quay Road, one of three opment. However we are very members of the public to have Leeds, Middlesbrough, Milton velopment existing casinos already in the mindful of concerns over the their say prior to the final deci- Keynes, Newham, and Solihull The ambitious plans to de- city. possible adverse impact of gam- sion by the Council’s Licensing also achieving success in their velop the area around May- Leader of Southampton City bling.” Committee. Local News

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Conman preys on vulnerable students near Highfield campus Becky Glazier was worth £900.” the watches to a name embossed on the top. The The man function at the boxes even contain a warranty Graduation A conman has been selling wrist- dresses in a De Vere Grand and a mini tool kit. watches made by a bogus man- smart suit Harbour hotel When John got out of the car Are you due to Graduate this ufacturer to University students and has to be given he figured something was not year? in the Portswood area. b e e n out as gifts quite right so he checked the If you are a potentially eligible The man, who is in his late s e e n to Eugene website the man had told him finalist for 2007 and you wish to twenties, approaches people in driv- Renard’s to look at: “It looked genuine attend the Graduation Ceremo- his car and persuades them to ing a c l i e n t s enough and when I checked the nies in July please read below: buy Eugene Renard watches. ,and back of the watch to match the PLACES ARE LIMITED SO DO John Stockley, a third-year that the serial number with the one in NOT DELAY IN APPLYING! History student, was stung for ones the catalogue they were identi- The Graduation Website will £160. He told the Wessex Scene: he was cal, but the watch felt inexpen- go live on January 31 2007. “He offered me a seat in his car selling sive and substandard,” he said. Please go to: www.soton.ac.uk/ and charmed the money out of w e r e His suspicions aroused, John graduation me. It was the professionalism sur- phoned the De Vere who told Here you will find full details of the catalogue, which showed p l u s him there had been no such about your individual Ceremony, the various watches made by stock. function and none was planned with details of Graduation facili- Eugene Renard, that did it for T h e for the near future. ties and services; it also provides me. number watch- Another student who was answers to the most commonly “I’m not normally the kind of of new es are also persuaded to buy a watch asked questions about the Grad- guy who would be conned by cars includ- sold in from the conman was given a uation Ceremonies and proce- this but in the end I was so con- ing a black a black guided tour of various jewellers dures. Please read it carefully, vinced by his smooth talking and Audi A4 and a lac- in Southampton to check their and do come back and check it the seriously good looking watch navy blue Audi q u e r e d authenticity. None of the jewel- regularly for new updates. that I let him drive me to a cash S3. box with lers or watch specialists had ever You will find a copy of the machine where I withdrew and He told John the manu- heard of the name Eugene Re- ‘Application to Attend Gradu- paid £160 for a watch he said he had brought f a c t u r e r ’ s nard. ation Form’ on this website, and this can be completed on- line, now, and returned to the Graduation Office. Do not wait for confirmation of your award before completing and return- Jukebox joy for Roy? ing your application as this only reserves your place. Your place cannot be confirmed until you have been successfully awarded Pub landlord doesn’t Carey much for Mariah, but is this story true? on/or before June 29 2007. Antonia Peuleuve Roy Danns, landlord of the He is clearly distraught: “I’ve Gordon Arms, finally had enough tried appealing to Roy to let me Confusion has arisen over a re- of Jeff’s antics and barred him: back in, but he’s adamant I am port that a man has been barred “To start with we found it barred for life.” Alma Road from the Gordon Arms pub in amusing. I actually used to like Roy even had Trisha Goddard Wizard Portswood for constantly play- Mariah before. But the other on the phone. ing Mariah Carey songs on the customers just had enough of Since the unexpected public- jukebox. BBC South Today, The listening to the same songs over ity and Jeff’s incessant pleading A Southampton student became Daily Echo and even the Daily and over again. to be allowed back in, Roy has a television star overnight after Mirror have covered the story, “I gave him plenty of warn- relented and lifted Jeff’s ban un- appearing on Traffic Cops on however, there have been sug- ings but he just laughed and told der the condition that he under- January 11. The student, now gestions from several members me the customer is always right. goes a self imposed two-week known as ‘The Alma Road Wiz- of staff that it may have all been All the regulars used to whinge ban from the jukebox. ard’, was on his way home from an elaborate hoax. at him to stop, but he wouldn’t And Roy is resolute: “If he a Halloween party and lost his Jeff Donovan, 35, tormented listen and never put any other plays another song constantly way, ending up not in Ports- regulars and staff alike at the songs on. He’s not coming back he will be banned immediately, wood but on the motorway to- pub, a favourite watering-hole into my pub.” no questions asked.” wards Winchester. He was then of Southampton students, by Jeff simply didn’t see what The Gordon Arms is now en- stopped by a very unimpressed playing Miss Carey’s hits up to the problem was commenting: joying a much anticipated period policeman and taken home. The 20 times a day over a six-year “I love Mariah and listen to her of peace and quiet to the delight Wizard has become somewhat period. over and over again, but other of both staff and customers. The of a hero amongst students, His particular favourite, All I people obviously didn’t share Mariah Christmas track has since especially those on Alma Road, want for Christmas is You, was my musical taste.” been removed from the jukebox with a video of the incident on not limited to the festive period Indeed they didn’t and Jeff to avoid any future anguish to YouTube and a group dedicated but played all year round. Jeff: He loves Mariah was faced with a lifetime ban. patrons. to him on Facebook. National News

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Booze, work, financial worries and homesickness can make this a gloomy time of year Lucy Bayne academic and growing financial pressures as well as building new Students are being urged to look social circles. For others, experi- out for early signs of depression mentation with alcohol or drugs amongst their friends and them- can also add to the problem.” selves, as research suggests that Depression affects individu- February is a crucial month for als in many different ways but those suffering from the blues. there are some warning signs Students Against Depres- that can often indicate it. Loss of sion is an online organisation interest, feelings of helplessness, campaigning to raise awareness increased tearfulness, irregular among students of the symp- sleep patterns and lethargy are toms of the disease, providing in- all common symptoms. While formation, advice, and personal many of these can be attribut- accounts of university students ed with the ups and downs of affected by the illness. However, everyday life, Students Against the organisation states that it Depression suggests that if there is not “a substitute for profes- is a trend of these signs persist- sional help”, but rather “aims ing for many weeks then they to provide balanced and well- should be taken seriously. researched discussion about a If you are concerned about wide range of perspectives on yourself or a friend, there are depression.” Look out for signs of early signs of depression amongst your friends many confidential services avail- Information on the website, able at the University which www.studentdepression.org/ current student population will the experience so life-enhancing Michael Lord from Students can offer support and advice suggests that financial worries succumb to the effects of men- can often have the adverse ef- Against Depression comments: about depression. Nightline and exam related stress are key tal illness. Professionals suggest fect for many. The National Un- “With a new term underway, (02380595236) is a confiden- factors which make February a that many of these individuals ion of Students website, www. most students will be loving uni- tial listening and information crisis month for many students. first encounter the illness whilst nusonline.co.uk, suggests that versity life but for many others service staffed by students Research indicates that as many at university. 20% of students will need psy- their time as a student is marred which operates from 8pm- as one in four people will be af- While the majority of students chiatric treatment during their by depression. 8am everyday. The Counsel- fected by depression at some find their university days excit- studies with factors such as fi- “For many, University is the ling Service is also available; see point in their lives, and that ing and fulfilling, the very chal- nancial stress being the most at- first time away from the family www.counsel.soton.ac.uk/in- approximately 623,575 of the lenges and changes which make tributed to the condition. home plus they are dealing with dex. We’re in the money!

Or at least some of us are as report finds degree adds £160,000 to lifetime earnings Christopher Dean debt incurred as a result of quoted. studying for a degree will leave The report’s findings have Those with a degree earn on some arts and humanities stu- nevertheless allayed fears that average £160,000 more than dents wondering whether or not the ever-increasing number of those without over the course spending three years at univer- people going to university would of a lifetime, a recent report has sity is worth it, especially in the erode the premium of a degree; found. light of the introduction this year there had been concerns that in- Medics and dentists gain of top-up fees. creased competition would lead the most financial benefit from Others though will no doubt to many graduates earning less Higher Education, being paid point to the other, non-academ- and less. Rather, demand has in- £340,315 more than those with ic experiences that university life creased with supply. just A-levels. Students also gain affords, that can prove just an Diana Warwick, the Chief Ex- greatly from a career in engi- enriching or fulfilling as working ecutive of UniversitiesUK, the neering, which all represents for a degree. Vice Chancellor’s umbrella group great news for the many South- Arts students go on to earn less than their medical counterparts The £160,000 figure is less that conducted the research that ampton students who are en- than the government predicted went into the report, said it was gaged in these disciplines. those who have studied arts Media reports have focused several years ago, when, during evidence that: “Higher educa- However, the figure plum- - less than £1000 a year extra on the upper end of the pay the debate over top-up fees, the tion is still clearly a worthwhile mets to just £34,494 extra for over a 40-year career. spectrum, but the amount of figure of £400,000 was widely investment for the individual.” National News

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Christopher Dean tween the Catholic Church and to the news, describing the insti- Wright said: “Staff and student the government over gay adop- tution as “out of touch.” representatives will naturally be Authorities at Canterbury Christ tion. And the University’s Profes- entitled to participate in the de- Church University have become The University was founded sor of Inclusive Education, Tony bate.” embroiled in conflict with their by the Church of England in Booth, said: “I could hardly be- At Southampton Univer- students and academics after 1962, and continues to follow lieve that my university was in- sity the Turner Simms Concert refusing to allow civil partner- the Church’s position with regard dulging in this gratuitous act of Hall is licensed for marriage al- ship ceremonies on university to civil partnerships: they are ac- bigotry.” though not widely used while premises. cepting and welcoming of them, A final decision is expected Wide Lane Pavillion Bar hosted But the university may be but do not regard them as on to be made after a meeting and the first civil partnership recep- forced to backtrack on its poli- an equal footing with marriage. debate that is scheduled to take tion in Hampshire. The proposed cy as the Equality Act 2006 will They refuse to offer the services place amongst the governors in redevelopment of Stoneham in- make it illegal to deny services at two university-owned proper- March; however, it is unclear as cluded a proposal for marriages on the basis of gender from ties that are licensed to conduct to why this is necessary, consid- to be conducted there, but this April. This is the same act that civil marriages. ering the legal circumstances. was defeated due to objections created a dispute recently be- Students have reacted angrily Vice Chancellor Michael Canterbury uncivilised? from local residents. Every little helps

Ever thought that spending money on food could be a way of saving money? David Gold tionable however. Whilst mak- ing a weekly Jesticle far more In keeping with their belief that affordable, it’s unlikely to be of “Every little helps”, Tesco have considerable assistance when teamed up with the Open Uni- paying off three years of Stu- versity to offer students money dent Loans. off their tuition fees simply by The National Union of Stu- shopping in their stores. dents has expressed concern The scheme will permit Club- over the scheme though, with card vouchers to be exchanged NUS President, Gemma Tumelty for a contribution fee worth four suggesting that students “should times that of each vouchers face be choosing where to go based value. So, in practical terms, £10 on their educational needs and of Clubcard vouchers would pay not costs.” for £40 of course fees, and by She added: “This move shows spending £100,000 at Tesco, the worrying extent to which they could effectively exchange consumerism is becoming inte- their vouchers for a degree at gral to the student experience.” the Open University - assuming With tuition fees increasing they also do the required work, this academic year, the levels of course. of debt that students are now The Open University is the Pay tuition fees or spend £100,000 at Tesco. It’s your choice. paying back has substantially UK’s largest university, and is increased, hence the money responsible for educating 35% It has been suggested that “A lot of students are con- With the average student saving deals which are being of all part-time undergraduates these latest proposals under- cerned about incurring debts - it spending around £100 on food targeted at existing and poten- each year. The courses pro- value the courses that the Open is a way of studying without in- shopping a month, they could tial students. Whilst the scheme vided by the University do not University offers. However, a curring higher debts.” expect to earn about £80-120 has been dubbed as ‘well in- necessarily require students to spokeswoman for the Univer- “Tesco is the biggest super- in vouchers if they shopped tentioned’, many are scepti- have A-Level qualifications, and sity said the scheme has “the market and if students are al- solely at Tesco. How beneficial cal about the assistance that it therefore attract mature stu- potential to bring the universi- ready spending their money in this scheme would be for those could provide for those students dents seeking to return to the ty’s quality and expertise to new Tesco then it is a good way to students already in thousands of who have to cope with genuine education system. students”. help pay for courses.” pounds worth of debt is ques- financial struggles. Comment

Page 6 Editorial Team Exciting News

Editor-in-Chief Phil Webb Redevelopment and olympic bid will enhance university’s reputation [email protected] Yes yes, we know – after the ex- in the world (we are currently tige to Southampton, and the There are also sentimental reasons as to why we should Editor Christopher Dean plosive news on the front page the 141st best uni, according to fact that they are going to be of the last issue, you were ex- The Times). And of course there offered to world-class athletes take an interest in these devel- [email protected] pecting more of the same; some is the positive environmental ef- makes you realise just how good opments; as SUSU President lurid allegations concerning our fect of the developments, which the facilities at Southampton Ben Rogers says elsewhere in News Ashleigh Toll esteemed Vice President Media is of such great importance at University are, and how lucky this newspaper, we’re living in news Jason O’Connell and Communications, or some the moment. we are to have access to them. Southampton for at least three @wessexscene.co.uk late-night activity by our edito- Such developments will see Furthermore, many of us years, and we might as well care rial staff in the Media Resources the University’s reputation and will still be living and working about where we live. We should Politics Jack Haines Room, perhaps? Speaking of standing be enhanced and in- in Hampshire come 2012, and be proud to have attended an [email protected] which, it is in fact true that Phil creased to an even higher level the Olympics are sure to have institution such at this, and take has been up to no good in the than it already is, which can a great impact on local com- an interest in it even after we’ve Science Tanya Howes library late at night – see pages only be of benefit to its alumni. munity cohesion, with so many completed our studies here. You will have an affiliation with [email protected] 30-31 for details. A degree from the University of different areas working together This issue’s front page isn’t Southampton is already held in for a common cause. (Talking where you went to University shocking, or sensational, but it very high regard, and looks set of which, this year’s Sabbatical for life. Arts Kat Slowe is important. “But why?”, I hear get even higher, not just in this team has worked tirelessly to Finally, this issue’s news sec- [email protected] you cry; “I’ll be long gone by the country, but internationally as improve relations between stu- tion carries a story about how time any of this is implemented, well. dents and local residents, but February is the most depressing Fashion Lorna Longworth it doesn’t affect me in the slight- Likewise, the University’s bid they will be leaving us shortly, month. We hope this perks you [email protected] est.” The redevelopment of to host training camps for na- and we would urge you all to all up a bit, and that this news- Boldrewood though is another tional teams in the run-up to the vote in the forthcoming elec- paper can bring at least a mod- Features Mike Anderson step on the path to Southamp- 2012 Olympic Games in London tions (February 26-28) so that erate degree of light into your features Enjoli Liston ton becoming one of the best will bring increased publicity, fi- we get good people in place to life. And please don’t forget to @wessexscene.co.uk Higher Education establishments nance (to an extent) and pres- carry on these initiatives). cast your vote.

Lifestyle Kylie MacLellan Natasha Harding Sport Simon Webb Casino Royale-y bad? [email protected] With a con man on campus, do we need another place to lose our cash? Jason O’Connell of course they will and plenty We need... more besides. For the most part So Southampton has won the a slot machine filled casino is The Wessex Scene needs: race to open one of the eight an efficient way of concentrat- large casinos to be built nation- ing more money in ever fewer nothing wide, beating off competition hands. Email the editor to get involved. from south coast rivals Bourne- There is just no public de- mouth and Brighton. The large mand for these casinos yet the casino will have up to 150 gam- government has pushed them Wessex Scene ing machines with a £4,000 upon us regardless. It’s another Highfield jackpot, covering at least 1,500 victory for private money over Southampton square metres. This will make public investment. South- SO17 1BJ it about three times the size of ampton City council is clearly the Grosvenor Casino in West incapable of acting in the best The Wessex Scene is avail- Quay Road, one of three casi- interests of its citizens. The able in other formats. Email: nos already in the city. Does the best they can come up with is [email protected] city really need another casino? a permanent laser-light show You might think a town the that seems to have irritated just Advertising queries: size of Southampton has a finite about everybody. James Howells number of potential gamblers. Casinos evoke glamorous 023 8059 5486 You’re either the gambling type images of Bond in a tuxedo, [email protected] or your not and if you don’t sipping a vodka-martini and frequent any of the existing flanked by a beautiful girl as he casinos then why should you increase the number of regular for the NHS to put gambling on tries to outwit an evil master- suddenly start going to a new gamblers - but also the number the same footing as other forms mind at baccarat. What you’re one? Well there is one very of problem gamblers, for whom of addiction. This will just add more likely to see if this mon- good reason: higher jackpots. gambling has a negative impact more pressure to the already strosity ever gets built is some- More people will be seduced by on their life and those around creaking health service. one sitting alone, silent and the prospect of a £4000 wind- them. Britain already suffers Who is really going to benefit miserable, occasionally snap- fall and existing gamblers will from a gambling problem after from this venture? The casino ping if someone gets in the way certainly pour ever more cash the proliferation of internet may generate a few low-paid of the screen, slowly developing into the slots. gaming sites added to the thou- jobs for local people but only if Repetitive Strain Injury from the If you increase opportunity sands of existing betting shops. other locals have lost enough to constant thumbing of coin into and access to gambling, you Some experts are even calling cover this small expense, which slot. Viva Las Vegas! Politics

www.wessexscene.co.uk Editor’s Column Shorthand Politics Around the world in two hundred and seventy three words! Indonesia has been struck by activities are to blame. The re- flooding that has forced nearly port was worded in far stron- Welcome to the politics section. 400,000 people to flee from ger terms than previous reports First off, the answer to last is- their homes and killed dozens and it is expected that further sue’s riddle was that all the poli- more. This comes after an out- finidngs are to be published this ticians are related in some way break of dengue fever and bird year. to the impending reptile inva- flu. sion of Earth, from Ken Living- In Mexico, gunfire killed sev- stone with his newts, to Dave George Bush has submit- en people when over a dozen the Chameleon, Newt Gingrich ted his budget to Congress. gunmen attacked two govern- and lastly George Bush who is The document requests almost ment offices in Acapulco. Presi- according to some a shape shift- three trillion dollars for military dent Calderon had sent 8000 ing reptile from space. Nobody purposes and cuts spending on troops to the area last month got it right, despite good guess- health care. The budget forecasts in an attempt to crack down on es so the prize will roll over. reduced federal deficits that may the drugs and organised crime I have been questioned as result in a surplus in 2012. that are rife. to my political bias asking why I don’t have many right-wing Also in the States, a furious In Southampton preperations based articles, well there is one debate rages in the Senate over are underway for the SUSU Elec- this issuse, and of course if you how to best consider Bush’s tions. A record number of can- want to see a particular view- policy on Iraq due to a range of didates have stepped forward point send me articles at: resolutions being put forward. and a high voter turnout is ex- pected. In Iraq the violence continued American troops to bring an end on Climate Change has pub- While organisers do not ex- with over 100 deaths in a sui- to the violence. lished it’s fourth report. It states pect violence, or vote fraud, the politics cide bombing. This comes after that the world is indeed becom- full military might of the Union @wessexscene.co.uk the promise of an extra push by The Intergovernmental Panel ing hotter and that mankind’s is on standby just in case. The Big Picture Because Politics + Pictures = Prizes! Hello political people! Or fans of nice pictures of impressive politicians. Whoever you are you shall be at home here.

The question for this issue is as follows:

Winston Churchill George W. Bush What rather unflat- tering claim to fame do these politicians have in common?

Answers as always should be sent to poli- [email protected] and as always there will be a prize for the first correct answer. So good luck and start thinking Benjamin Harrison when ready. Ramsay MacDonald Politics

Page 8 Who’s riding the Donkey? A look at the choices facing the Democrats in selecting their Presidential candidate Sophie Osborne win the next Presidential elec- Senatorial experience and this is Democrats may vote with the she will have difficulty winning tion. This of course means that sure to frighten possible voters. Republicans. the New Hampshire and Iowa With the primary elections that announcing candidates at this Obama also unearths some lin- The other front-runner who Primaries, the earliest Primaries will seal the Presidential nomina- early stage keeps interest in the gering prejudices amongst some has recently announced her in- on the schedule and historically tions not until March next year, political scene firmly with the Americans, leading to the cru- tentions is Hillary Clinton. Clin- an indicator of who will secure the news that during the last Democrats, and with the interest cial question is America ready to ton has already made history by the nomination. month two major figures in the the momentum, because there elect a black President? Especial- becoming the first former First Of course, these are not the Democratic party have formed of the idea that that nominee Lady to be elected to public office only Democrat nominations on exploratory committees, the first could be the first black or the and her announcement to run offer; there has been specula- step to launching a Presidential first female president. has been expected for the past tion that John Edwards or even campaign, could come as a sur- Barrack Obama has caused six years. She certainly has the Al Gore will announce their in- prise. The question that needs a stir within the party. An elec- advantage; she has the financial tention to run. Also, the Repub- to be asked is why have Barrack trifying speech at the Demo- backing to afford a Presidential licans front-runners, John Mc- Obama and Hillary Clinton an- crat Convention in 2004 firmly campaign, she scores highly on Cain, who has openly spoken nounced their intentions at such sealed his place as a rising star top in-polls by Democrats asking out against Bush, and Rudy Gul- an early stage of the campaign? of the party. On paper he seems who they want as their nomina- liani, who was Mayor of New What is it that sets these candi- like the ideal candidate: liberal, tion (though is currently behind York during 9/11, are both cred- dates apart from other potential young, with a good-looking wife ly one who has openly admitted Obama), she is surrounded by ible candidates that will make it incumbents and will it be enough and perfect well-behaved chil- experimenting with drugs dur- some of the top political strat- tough for the Democrats to win to secure Democrat control of dren. He is seen as the perfect ing his teenage years? egists in the country and of back the White House. It is far 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in image of middle America and is With his recent statement course she is married to Bill. But to early too tell, especially with January 2009? a candidate that will appeal to in favour of pulling out of Iraq, this factor may also hinder her the filing date just under a year The Democrats had a very the younger voters because of though popular with the left, chances. Many Americans de- away. But in the widest and by successful Midterm. After 12 his youth and vitality. However Obama runs the risk of alianat- spise her and Bill for their per- far most intriguing Presidential years they have finally regained Obama faces many obstacles if ing the right of the party and ceived liberalism and America race since 1928 the sheer thrill not only the House but also the he is to secure the nomination. causing a split. This would be may not want a female President of speculation is a joy to behold Senate from GOP control. There His lack of experience is sure to disastrous if the Republicans at a time when the country is at in an age often seen as political- is a new excitement in the party matter; he is the Junior Senator were to unite quickly behind a war. One in three Americans say ly disaffected, unmotivated and and a real belief that they can of Illinois with less than five years moderate leader, as right-wing they would not vote for her and apathetic. As workers, not women How the role of women in the University Conservative Association is being reconsidered Kat Slowe the society may dissuade other quoted as saying: “People who their ability to be in politics?” most famous leaders was Brit- females from joining. have been an active member of The Chairman of the Society, ain’s only female Prime Minister, As I once read on a postcard in One of the male members the society might become disil- Vincenzo Capozzoli, on being Margaret Thatcher. Considering Boston: “A woman must do ev- who wished to remain anony- lusioned when a girl gets a po- asked about the situation re- this and the fact that the Con- erything a man can do twice as mous stated:“Most of us want sition on the committee ahead sponded: “I would encourage servative Party has a relatively well to gain half as much recog- more women within the soci- of their active selves because more women to join the society high female membership in rela- nition.” Modern day attitudes ety.” she’s… a girl?” as I believe an equal number of tion to other parties, one could have seemingly altered with However, he did admit that The positive reasons for a fe- both sexes is important with re- question the sense of any Con- regard to the equality of wom- the social events that the society male officer included: “It looks gard to appropriate representa- servative Society members pos- en and yet still it appears that held such as pub drinking ses- better in photos, website etc. to tion.” sessing derogative attitudes to- dissatisfaction and resentment sions could appeal more to male see a gender equality.” All these events must be con- wards women, and perhaps sug- exists - within the world as a than female participants. He also Traditionally, politics has been sidered in light of the Conserva- gest such views have no place whole, the United Kingdom and suggested that greater publicity a very male-dominated area, tive Society’s history within the in the party that the society is even Southampton University. aimed at women might aid in and perhaps the still relatively University. The society among privileged to support. There have been recent com- evening out the gender gap. low level of female involvement with many others nationally Ultimately, the male mem- plaints within the University’s A recent proposal for a wom- is merely a reflection of a lack of was disbanded several years bers of the Conservative Society Conservative Association that en’s officer within the society interest among women. How- ago due to its extremist right- interviewed were in favour of women are not being treated as was resoundingly defeated; re- ever, if within the Conservative wing tendencies. In view of female participation. They also equals and that their opinions ports as to the reasons for this Society these alleged bigoted this perhaps the society should said that they valued female in- are being ‘humoured’ by the varied wildly from the male attitudes do exist, this lack of in- be particularly careful not to put as much as male. overwhelming male member- members wishing to maintain terest is surely understandable. foster any ambivalent feeling Whether the reality reflects ship. Some of the few females a gentlemen’s club atmosphere One of the female members of within its membership or else- this or whether what started within the society worry not only to such a move being biased in the society stated: “Men are not where. as male camaraderie has over- that they are being mistreated favour of women - there is no judged by women on their abil- The entire incident has hints stepped the line into something because of their sex but are also men’s officer for the society. ity to be nurses so why should of irony when one considers that entirely different is perhaps open afraid that such attitudes within The minutes of the meeting are women be judged by men on one of the Conservative Party’s to interpretation. Politics

www.wessexscene.co.uk The Irish Question

could restart the violence? have your opinion on that. cut the ability to invest in educa- push to readdress the ‘Special At a recent visit tion. How on earth can we com- Relationship’? from Secretary of At the moment splinter groups The Tory lead is a bigger threat to pete with India and China? India are growing. During the pro- Labour than we’ve experienced and China where engineering The point I was making in that State for Northern cess of the last 12-13 years in 15 years. It’s a stiff challenge salaries are 60p per hour? The article was that our sister party Ireland and Wales they have split off. They are ex- but the next election is winnable. only way is if the government is in America is the Democratic tremely small and very isolated. Provided we renew as a govern- on your side and that is not the Party. If the Republicans won and contender for The IRA and Sinn Fein represent ment and party we can win. I’m Cameron way, that’s the Labour again, would that cause the ba- the Deputy Leader the vast majority of Republi- confident we can do this as we way and I think that’s how peo- sis for us changing our relation- of the Labour Par- cans. When you say the bitter are the only party with the an- ple will react at the next elec- ship? Not in this sense. I think it’s warfare and barbarity was car- swers to the future problems tion. fundamental that there is a part- ty, Peter Hain stu- ried out by small groups, you’re that Britain faces. If you are try- You gave us a list a of the rea- nership between London and dents were given right but there was tremendous ing to get a job in competition sons people should vote Labour Washington, that there should community support for both IRA with China or India, if you’re at the next election. One of the be a relationship between Eu- the opportunity to and UVF. This is especially true dealing with climate change, things you didn’t mention was rope and America. The politics question him. Jack for the IRA in response to dis- with pensions, with getting the leader, Tony Blair. When of the Bush regime are not La- crimination against the Catho- young people onto the housing do you think he should move bour’s politics, on anything. But Haines reports. lics. We’ve addressed this issue ladder, the Tory philosophy of aside? is that a reason to break a rela- in terms of discrimination. These relying on yourself, at the whim tionship with Washington? No, I As Secretary of State for Wales small groups do pose a problem; of market forces, will not work. Whatver criticism he’s taken don’t think it is. do you believe that recent SNP in terms of the dissident Repub- David Cameron is planning to the fact remains that Tony Blair gains will give publicity and licans they are trying to wreck cut spending by £21 billon but has been the most successful You’ve campaigned for de- votes to Plaid Cymru at the next the process. The UVF is also be- the only cut they’ve committed Labour leader ever, that’s just a mocracy in South Africa, how election? ing isolated. It’s not perfect but themselves to is a £4 billon cut fact. He’s also produced a situa- do you believe that we can go it is on the right track. on stamp duty for share transac- tion that Britian is much stronger about strengthening democracy You raise an interesting ques- tions - who’s that going to go than when he took over. I would in the United Kingdom? tion on the Union. What we You talk about your own expe- to? A tiny group of people at the guess that he’s standing down at have is not just a nationalist rience of direct action, what do expense of spending on schools, some point in the summer, as he I’m strongly in favour of an elect- threat from the SNP in Scotland, you see is the role of a demo- hospitals and low-income fami- said that the last Labour Party ed chamber, a Senate and we which would see a referendum cratically elected government in lies. So the choice is very clear. Conferance would be his last as should get rid of the hereditary on Scotland breaking away from response to direct action from We have a very strong platform leader. It gives us the opportuni- peers. They are the only group the Union, but you now have its citizens? going into the next election. If ty to take the best part from the that I’ve ever seen that prove life something entirely new coming they were in a position to beat last ten years and learn from the after death. They’ve got to go. into the equation:David Cam- As long as it’s non-violent there us they would be well into the less succesful parts. We need to I’d also want a sweeping reform eron’s Tories’ proposing a policy is also a role for this process. No 40’s (% mark), which they are reconnect with the trade unions to the electoral system, with the that I believe would see a break- government should be compla- no way near. and the grass roots and remind inclusion of the alternate vote up of the Union - because Scot- cent enough to say we know it the public that we are still listen- system. I also believe in voting land has a Parliament, because all, we shouldn’t listen to pro- Without negative campaigning ing. It’s an exciting opporunity at 16, if you can die for your Wales has an assembly, English test. There will always be a role how can you remind people that to renew the party. country you should be allowed MPs should have an English for this process as long as it’s David Cameron was the author to vote. Parliament. This is dangerous progressive. of the 2005 Conservative mani- You spoke earlier of the Labour not only because England has festo? policies that you were most In this climate of terror do you 85% of the population of the I was wondering how you would proud of. What policy carried believe that the current meth- Union, but because this would fare in a Big Brother-like com- You’re absolutely right, David out over the last ten years by ods of detaining and deal- force second-class status on the petition between all Secretaries Cameron was the author of this Labour Government are ing with terror suspects were Welsh and Scottish MPs and so of State for Northern Ireland? the last Tory manifesto and as you least proud of? slightly excessive considering make the case for the national- he was present as special advi- our experiences in Northern Ire- ists that much stronger - a pincer Mo Mowlam would defiantly sor at a time when Britain was Well I’m not going to name any land, or not? movement between the nation- win. We’ve all made a contri- humiliatingly ejected from the particular things, there are things alists and the Tory party that is bution though. In dealing with exchange rate mechanism in the I haven’t agreed with, it’s inevi- It’s an incredibly difficult issue pursuing a policy which would Northern Ireland, this is the only early 1990’s. He’s basically been table. There are things the Prime and we must make sure we con- lead to the break up of the UK. group of politicians in the world right through alongside the most Minister hasn’t agreed with. stantly scrutinize what’s being Now would that give oxygen to which you try and force to take right-wing Tory leaders. The Indeed, I know he hasn’t, such done and get it right. What I do Plaid Cymru? No, I don’t think power. They get paid not to do question people want an answer as my abolishing the 11-plus in think’s over the top is the idea so, but it’s the argument that I their jobs and never have to to is what does he actually stand Northen Ireland. But I think we that a Labour Party member think must be taken on as there make a tough decision. We’ve for? When people realise that should have done much more heckling at a conference could are tremendous benefit to being all achieved a great deal. In the it’s the same old Tory agenda, on the Green agenda, earlier and be physically ejected and then part of the Union. last 18 months we’ve achieved a that he’s always been in favour bolder on the Green agenda and detained under anti-terror legis- monumental shift. Take march- of, which is cuts in public spend- I hope that with David Milliband lation. The idea that somebody Considering the mayhem ing season, for the first time ing to make room for tax cuts, it that we are, but I think we need could be arrested for wearing a caused in Northern Ireland over they marched without a soldier takes you back. The mood music to do much more. t-shirt with ‘Bollocks to Blair’ on 30 years, which was carried out on the streets. borrowed from New Labour is the front is totally unacceptable. by a small number of bombers, fine but he hasn’t learned from I read an article in which you at- We’ve got to jealously guard civil is it not possible that while the A recent poll shows Labour at history. The history of Britain is tacked the neo-cons in America. liberties but we must be realistic issue is being addressed by the 33% and the Tories slipping to that those policies fail. You start If a neo-con were to win the next and pretty tough when it comes main parties, a splinter group 36%. I was wondering if I could cutting public investment; you Presidential election would you to modern terrorism. Science

Page 10 Editor’s Column Protein shape: more than meets the eye

New X-ray technology to be used in the fight against incurable diseases Tanya Howes scattering which will measure Dr Bill Brocklesby of the Op- of protein molecules will “allow I hope those of you who had the shape of a single protein toelectronics Research Centre is for advances in understanding pesky exams have recovered A new X-ray technique has been molecule. Once we know more excited about the potential ben- of severe fatal diseases that are from the stress. Lots of depart- developed that will give us a about the shape, we will gain a efits the technology could reap caused when the shaping of ments at the University have valuable insight into the mecha- greater understanding of how for the medical community. He proteins has gone wrong.” The been busy researching innova- nisms of proteins. proteins work. believes that knowing the shape fatal brain disease vCJD, which tive projects. One collabora- The technique allows detec- came into the public eye during tion between three Schools tion of both the spatial and spec- the BSE, or ‘mad cow disease’, has resulted in technology that tral variation of an X-ray beam, cattle crisis, is thought to be one could be used to develop cures which has never been achieved of those diseases because it is for diseases such as CJD or the before. The new technology is caused by an abnormally struc- less well-known fatal familia in- thanks to a collaboration be- tured form of a protein in the somnia, which causes complete tween the School of Chemistry, brain known as a prion. CJD is sleeplessness and eventually the School of Physics and As- currently incurable and there- leads to death. tronomy and the Optoelectron- fore this research could be very Work is also being done to ics Research Centre. valuable. conserve native bumblebee When a single image of a Dr Brocklesby also attrib- populations. The unusual tech- beam was diffracted from a uted the success of the project nique makes use of the superior metal grid, the position of each to the combination of the three sense of smell possessed by our wavelength in the beam could disciplines, which enabled dif- canine friends. be identified. This was achieved ferent skills to be incorporated. If you have any comments, using high harmonic generation The Optoelectronics Centre has suggestions or articles: where ultrafast lasers produce also recently been involved in soft X-rays which overlap the another collaboration between science range of extreme ultraviolet. India and the UK which hopes @wessexscene.co.uk This technology is now being to make advances in the field of developed to investigate X-ray Cures for diseases such as vCJD caused by BSE could be found. fibre optics. Lego inspiration Plight of the bumblebee Improving silicon wafer alignment Sniffing leads the way to saving Britain’s bumblebees Melanie Hanvey cision alignment. Dr Michael Clare Cox sociated with this decline. Bum- to prevent the extinction of rare Kraft of the School of Electronics blebee nests are notoriously dif- species. Silicon wafers which fit together and Computer Science, with col- Sniffer dogs are being used to ficult to find, but with the dog’s A decline in wild flowers that like Lego bricks have recently leagues Professor Mark Spearing find bumblebee nests in an- at help, researchers from the insect bumblebees feed from is anoth- been developed by researchers and Dr Liudi Jiang of the School tempt to save the declining UK ecology group at Southampton er reason. Bumblebees are en- at the University of Southamp- of Engineering Sciences, have bumblebee population. The University will have a unique tirely dependent on pollen and ton. This new technique will en- constructed silicon wafers with sniffer dog has already been opportunity to explore bum- nectar to survive. The destruc- able accurate and cheap produc- matching patterns of pyramids used in the Hebrides to discover blebee ecology. Understanding tion of many hedgerows and tion of silicon wafers stacked in and V-shaped grooves, which nests of extremely rare bumble- factors that make a good nest grass meadows due to intensive 3D structures and has the poten- can be aligned together, like bee species that are facing pos- site and discovering what causes farming means that bumblebees tial to advance the development blocks of Lego. sible extinction. them to fail is important in order struggle to find food, so starve. of semi-conductor devices such Accuracy of alignment at the Bumblebees are an important as nano-systems and integrated bonding interface is required for ‘keystone species’ that many oth- circuits. silicon wafers to function prop- er animals and plants rely on to Up until now the applications erly. Dr Kraft says: “at the mo- survive, but they currently face a of silicon wafers have been re- ment, big chunky machines are crisis: of the 25 bumblebee spe- stricted by the lack of high pre- being used and the process is cies native to Britain and Ireland, being carried out optically. The three have become extinct and optical path is long and this in- 15 are now falling in number. troduces errors.” Analysis of This will impact on many plants these Lego-like wafers using a that they pollinate and animals scanning electron microscope that feed from these plants. If has shown an alignment accu- bumblebees are lost then many racy of at least 200 nanometres. other species could go with The development is being them. Bumblebees also pollinate described as: “an effective pas- many crops, and without them sive alignment technique for the crop yields may fall, potentially achievement of nanoprecision leading to higher food prices for alignment” which could facili- consumers. 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Page 20 Editor’s Win tickets to see The Pirates of Penzance Column Avast, me’ hearties! The Light Operatic Society is putting on a production Adrian Tang pirates’ evil deeds. Will Frederic manage to overcome his former There are fewer things better employers and keep the hand of Some interesting recent news re- than dressing up as a pirate, his love? lating to an article in a previous ask Johnny Depp. The hair ex- Find out by coming to see edition of the arts section con- tensions go in, big black boots LOpSoc’s The Pirates of Pen- cerns the unveiling last month of are put on and even a little eye- zance from the March 8-10. To the painting ‘Red Movement’ at shadow is added. The men have win one of two pairs of tickets, Southampton’s City Gallery. never looked better. This is why just answer the following ques- The painting, which cost LOpSoc (Light Operatic Soci- tion: what type of bird does a £250,000, is highly controver- ety) are presenting The Pirates pirate traditionally carry on his sial, mostly due to critics claim- of Penzance, one of Gilbert and shoulder? ing that it is a waste of the city’s Sullivan’s most popular operet- Send the answer to arts@ money. Any individuals who wish tas, in the West Refectory. wessexscene.co.uk to make up their own mind can Set in the late 1800’s, ‘Pi- Some interesting pirate facts: now wander down to the gallery rates...’ follows the fortunes of Southampton itself has several and take a look for themselves. Frederic, a young pirate appren- pirating connections. In 2005 a There are two pairs of tickets tice who has come of age with ship called at ‘The Black Pearl’ available in the competition this plans for a career change. His was christened in Ocean Village issue so it is definitely worth e- journey starts by freeing himself as a marketing exercise by Walt mailing in as you have double from the attentions of his boss, Disney for the upcoming Pirates the chance of winning. the Pirate King, and his nursery of the Carribean film. For anyone who is thinking of maid, Ruth. After finding the The 2006 Southampton boat a career in acting the interview love of his life, Mabel (as only show also had a pirating theme, with Catherine Deveaux should male protagonists can), Fred- playing host for the first time to definitely be worth a read. Com- eric meets her father, a certain Talk Like a Pirate Day on Sep- ments/suggestions? Email: modern Major-General. He later tember 19. manages to command the local Visit www.lopsoc.co.uk and arts constabulary, led by their Ser- www.nuffieldtheatre.co.uk for @wessexscene.co.uk geant, to try to put an end to the more information. Pirates of Penzance at the Nuffield Theatre from March 8th-10th Deveaux deigns to discuss her recent acting debut

Catherine reveals her thoughts about acting as a career, and ponders what will come next nately for us she agreed to take changes occurring in her life, rect and perform our own thea- ate the director’s vision, so you some time out of her schedule and then continues. tre piece completely solo.” definitely need to be flexible in to give her first ever interview, “I had also joined a theatre She describes how people un- what you can do if you expect and discuss the career for which scheme called Interact, where derestimate the amount of work more work.” she has an obvious passion. they take you on as a placement. it takes to be an actress: “A lot Finally, I asked whether she On asking Catherine how it My plan is to work profession- of people feel working in thea- could talk about her career plans was that she came into acting ally, and the whole idea of the tre is a candid scene, as your job and ambitions for the future. and decided it was the career scheme is to teach you about the is to stand up and perform, but “After the Edinburgh Festival, choice for her, she told me: “for industry and how it works, and you are working full-time, do- I want to see what the work is a long time at school I was plan- hopefully to open up some more ing the initial rehearsals every like in Scotland. My aim is to ning to do languages after I left, opportunities. When I leave here day, and during the production enhance the reputation of the but all through school I took part at end of April I am taking part week you are working above av- arts in the northern parts. A lot in the productions. I was a mem- in the Edinburgh Festival, which erage hours, working for dead- of work is going on in London ber of the local theatre group should be fantastic.” lines, and you seriously need to but I feel I need more experi- Catherine Deveaux and I just always wanted to be a The excitement in her voice be able to put in the long hard ence and can’t really afford it Francois Kotze part of the performing arts. I just is contagious and I go on to ask hours.” at the moment. Scotland is my started looking at performing whether she personally has ever As an up and coming actress, home country. I think it’s up A recently graduated actress, arts schools, though I wanted had any doubts about becoming did she have any words of wis- and coming and I want to be a Catherine Deveaux is set to to go to university for the life- an actress. dom for those looking to enter part of that. I do also at some make herself a name within style as well, and I ended up do- “No I didn’t actually, as I felt the world of acting? point want to look down other theatre. She is taking part in ing a Performing Arts degree at it was one of the best courses “If you want to succeed in avenues as I don’t want to limit two current Nuffield produc- the University of Northumbria. out there for me. It was one of an acting career you have to myself to acting. Maybe some- tions, the first being two short It was a great course and obvi- the best in the country certainly. be a very hard worker, very thing to do with music?” performances of Bertolt Brecht’s ously I had a great time. Then The Performing Arts degree was disciplined, open to new ideas, Brecht: Short Plays, directed rarely performed Lehrstucke suddenly I graduated in July different to most other drama and really willing to widen your by Kirsty Davis, is being shown plays. The second, named Fa- and was here by the end of that courses: it concentrated more mind. You’re always working at the Nuffield Theatre from ble, is an enchanting, musical month.” on technique and the individual. with different directors who will the February 10-21. Her second collage of stories and characters She gives a disbelieving laugh, For example, in my final year we want different things. As an ac- production, Fable, runs from the from world mythology. Fortu- obviously struck by the rapid were expected to produce, di- tor or actress it is your job to cre- February 24-25. arts

www.wessexscene.co.uk The ‘Oscars of the South’ come to Southampton

Southampton University amateur dramatic groups are nominated for prestigious awards

Kat Slowe

The Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards have been dubbed the Oscars of the South, celebrating the success not of Hollywood actors but of those involved in amateur dramatics within Hampshire. The winners are chosen from around 80 shows visited throughout the year. This year the event’s main sponsor was Lite Relief, but Southampton Football Club also got involved by sponsoring the drinks reception and Asda chipped in by supplying the winners with bottles of cham- of White Chrismas, and was Newcomer for her role as Laura Musical for her part Katisha, and than 370 guests from the theat- pagne. rushed to the awards to suprise in Lark Rise to Candleford, cer- Rob Jones was nominated Best rical world were in attendence. Presenting the award for fans. tainly a great achievement. Musical Director. This is certainly They were treated to a drinks Production of the Year to the There was a total of 33 win- Several members of South- a positive reflection of the qual- reception and three-course meal cast of Guards! Guards! from ners in 31 categories. They were ampton University’s Showstop- ity of Southampton University’s before the awards got started. the Waterside Theatre Com- presented with their awards pers were nominated for their acting talent, and will hopefully The evening was hosted by pany was former soap star and by Syd Little, one half of well- work in Hot Mikado. provide inspiration for those Daily Echo editor Ian Murray singer Craig McLachlan. Fa- known commedy duo Little and David Farrell was nominated considering becoming active and the entertainment editor mous for his roles in Neighbours Large. for Best Supporting Actor in a members of amateur dramatic Lorelai Reddin. The event is now and Home and Away, Craig Sylvia Warren from South- Musical for his part Coco. Chi- groups. in its eigth year and all amateur had recently appeared in the ampton University Players was ara Dodd was nominated for The awards were hosted at shows that are reviewed in the Mayflower Theatre’s production nominated for the prize of Best Best Supporting Actress in a St. Marys Stadium and more Daily Echo are considered. Latest from the Wind What’s On

Orchestra Brecht:Short Plays (below) Darkness Visible World Music Night Sarah Hearde The Nuffield, 19-21 Feb, £10 City Art Gallery, 19 Jan-1 April, free Orange Rooms, 7 March, £3-4 A series of two plays, The Exception and A selection of contemporary photography A collection of funk & soul, reggae, hip On December 13 500 children the Rule and The Horatians and the Cu- that explores the darker side of the human hop collective, Punjabi, and ethnic mix from various local schools met in riatians. Both are startling and challenging psyche. bands. Back by popular demand after Thornden Hall, Chandler’s Ford, plays with a theatrical twist. a highly successful event last year. Any to be entertained by Southamp- Andrew McDonald profits will be going to help refugees. ton Wind Orchaestra. The Millais, 9 Feb-24 March, free The highlight of the first Some ravishingly beautiful drawings concert was performing To The and animations. Brooding and intense. SWO Stars by Nigel Hess with 50 chil- Turner Sims, 25 Feb, £3.50-8 Concerts dren from Mansbridge Primary School’s choir. The children sang Fig beautifully about an alien with John Hansard,6 Feb-31 March,free pink ears and taking off in a You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Photoworks exhibition harking back to Le Grand Voyage rocket, while the percussionists The Annexe Theatre, 21-24 Feb, £5.50 an era of Victorian collecting. The Phoenix, 21 Feb, £4 and orchestra had fun making A fun show based on Charles Schultz’s A father and son travel to Mecca weird alien noises! Charlie Brown comic strips. Unfortunately there were few 37 Uses for a Dead Sheep members of the public in the au- Student Union, 20 Feb, £2 dience, as it seems that despite High Society The story of the Kirghiz tribe who until lots of publicity in the area people Mayflower ,26 Feb-3 March, £15-30 25 years ago lived a quasi-IronAge ex- Film Exhibitions were working or uninterested, Theatre Movie adaption. It’s the society wedding istence in one of the remotest places on and the venue was too far away of the year but who’s the groom? for students to reach. SWO are hoping that many more people Note: listings are neither comprehensive nor infallible. Please ring ahead! (Remember to ask for your student discount.) The Nuffield Theatre: 023 8067 will attend their Spring Concert, 1771; The Mayflower Theatre: 023 8071 1811; The Theatre Royal Winchester: 019 6284 0440; The John Hansard Gallery: 023 8059 2158; The Millais Gal- Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, lery: 023 8031 9916; The Turner Sims Concert Hall: 023 8059 5151; The Phoenix Cinema: 08707650763.; Harbour Lights Picture House: 0870 755 1237. on February 25 in the Turner Sims Concert Hall. lifestyle

Page 22 Editor’s Column Going to the Gambia Southampton students head to the Gambia on a humanitarian mission Kylie MacLellan villagers, and open the eyes of Southampton students to a Welcome to the second install- With no electricity, one water completely different culture and ment of the lifestyle section! tap, 1500 children and only 34 way of life, but also hopes to en- teachers, Soma Lower School hance the reputation of the Brit- Thanks to all those who is rundown and overcrowded. ish army as a force for good in emailed in with ideas for this However, it is about to experi- the international arena. Captain new section of the Wessex ence a change for the better with Nigel Hill, Officer in Command Scene. We now have an addi- a visit from thirty-two members of the exercise, described it as: tional page, so keep sending us of the Southampton University “A fantastic opportunity for the your articles on home, health, Training Corps (SUOTC), who students to develop leadership food, travel and anything else are off to this remote region of skills, work as a team and be lifestyle related! the Gambia on a humanitar- self-reliant in a challenging and ian mission to rebuild a derelict alien environment. It will give us We have an interesting mix classroom building at the school all an enormous sense of well- of articles this edition, from which was destroyed by severe being and there is no doubt we The students will take teddies and other aid for the Soma children house hunting hints to how storms. will be changing these people’s to make the most of a trip to The project is part of the Lord be based. The students rose to of it is the sense of achievement lives forever.” Barcelona, and our food critic Lieutenant’s Millennium Project the challenge, and over the last from doing something so worth- The students will also get the is back again with some more and the students will have just few months they have worked while. The construction project chance to link the trip to their excellent advice. eight days to complete the task, hard to collect donations from is going to be very hard work, degree; medical students will which will be physically challeng- businesses and organisations all but at the end of the day it’s go- have the opportunity to see how We hope our inspiring story ing and carried out in high tem- over the South of England, in- ing to make a big difference for Gambian clinics are run, and of the students who will be re- peratures. The lucky cadets were cluding chairs and desks to fur- the children at the school. It’s those studying teaching will be building a school out in Gambia chosen from nearly 50 hopefuls nish the finished school block. going to be worth every ounce able to get involved in lessons at will encourage you to get vol- and once selected they were set Senior Under Officer Lau- of effort.” the school. the task of filling a 20ft container rence Whittingham, a third-year ‘Exercise Gambian Sapper’, If you are interested in get- lifestyle with essential items for the com- economics student, said: “I think as it is known, will not only ting involved in volunteering @wessexscene.co.uk munity of Soma, where they will the biggest thing we will get out change the lives of the Soma visit http://action.susu.org lifestyle

www.wessexscene.co.uk Sipping sangria in Spain When in Barcelona do as the Barceloneons do with our guide to this cosmopolitan city Olivia Hibbert of Barcelona’s most famous and syndrome.’ The people are just revered architect, Antoni Gaudi, that little bit less patient and in It was an easy task to choose alongside modern buildings like far more of a hurry to reach their where to spend a year abroad. the Olympic stadium. destinations. Crime is fairly rife Barcelona advertises itself as a The Olympics opened its doors too. Many a tourist has naively hip, cosmopolitan city where al- to tourism, which has flourished rambled down ‘La Rambla’, the ternative is not merely an option, in the city ever since. Whether main street, and realised after- it’s a must. The city’s population it is the ‘culture-vultures’ who wards that they have fallen vic- is an eclectic mix of individuals come eager to see the beauty tim to one of the many expert and almost anything goes. and art of the city, or the cheap robbers who would put Oliver However, there seems to be stag and hen weekends that the Twist to shame. a uniqueness to Barcelona that city offers, it certainly has a ma- There is something magical sets it apart from other Spanish gentic pull. about the lesser acknowledged cities. It certainly has the free There are few European cit- ‘city that never sleeps.’ It is a city flowing sangria, delectable tapas ies that offer such a rare mix of that seems, unlike so many oth- and year-round sunshine to sell amenities to tourists. You can ers, to have maintained it’s his- itself as a fantastic Mediteran- wile away a lazy day on the torical tradition and individuality nean city, but at the same time beach supping on sangria at one while advancing economically there is more to it than meets of the many ‘chiringuitos’ lining Take a bus tour around the city to admire Gaudi’s architecture and socially at an immeasurable the eye. the shore, or investigate the an- team and Ronaldhino, whomis wanting to spend almost half of speed. This makes it possess a After only a few conversa- cient Roman ruins of the city in often sighted on nights out your student loan on Mediter- certain something that keeps tions with the real locals of Bar- the Gothic Quarter. You could around the city. annean delicacies. It is a city that drawing visitors back time and celona, the Catalans, it is evi- also visit the old Olympic sta- Barcelona’s favourite sport houses enough cafes and bars time again to experience a mix- dent that they are a city with a dium which is now home to Es- is lolling outside cafes and res- that you could visit a new one ture of the healthy Mediteran- precarious balance in between pañol, Barcelona’s lesser known taurants, indulging in two of the every night for a year. nean lifestyle, the small cobbled modernisation and tradition. An football team. And who could city’s greatest pastimes: procras- However, spend enough time streets and ancient architecture hour-long trip on the tourist bus forget its big brother, the con- tinating over aperitifs and delv- in Barcelona and you will soon teamed with the fast-paced will show you the evidence of crete palace of the Nou Camp, ing into the world of scrump- discover that, like all places of young dynamic of one of the this as you pass the great works home to Barcelona FC’s great tious tapas that teases you into its size, it suffers from ‘big city most advanced cities in Europe. House hunting hints Make your search a little less stressful with our essential DO’s and DON’Ts Kylie MacLellan about the landlord/house when living with someone - offending you go to look around. They them in the short term will be It’s common at this time of year will generally be pretty honest if better than annoying each other to see small groups of students they have had any problems. living together for a year. wandering the streets of stu- DO ask the current residents DON’T panic if you find your- dentville in search of their dream what belongs to them, and what self on your own and with no- house. Well, maybe not their they will be leaving: you don’t one to share a house with. There dream house - this is Portswood want to move in in July and dis- are often houses that have a we’re talking about. However, cover half the furniture didn’t spare bedroom and are in need while at first it may be quite ex- come with the house. of an extra person. You may also citing, house hunting can soon DO take the time to look at be able to go back into halls. become a bit of a drag, especial- all the housing options available DON’T worry that there will ly when you don’t have much from the University, advertise- be no houses left. There are still experience. So, to make your ments, and internet. One par- houses available as late as the life easier we’ve put together ticularly useful website is http:// summer. a handy list of do’s and don’ts www.accommodationforstu- Housing week may be almost to make your house hunting as dents.com/ over but if you still have housing hassle free as possible. DO take photos of the inside Could one of these be your dream home? queries you can always visit the DO’s and outside of the house and ing what you can achieve with sues or problems you have with student services building where DO make sure everyone who send a copy to your landlord be- a few bargain throws and pic- a house you are planning on staff are happy to answer any is going to be living there has a fore moving all your belongings tures! You could save yourself a signing a contract on. The land- questions you may have and look around the house before into the house. This removes the lot in rent! lord has more incentive to agree there are lots of useful informa- you sign the contract. risk of being blamed for damage DON’T sign a contract until to do something about it before tion leaflets to take away. They DO remember that going that occurred before you even you know exactly what the rent you sign than once you have also offer a free contract check- through agencies involves extra got there. includes: are bills extra or are moved in and are paying rent. ing service, and can advise of fees. Make sure you know how DONT’S some included? What does your DON’T hand over any money any known problems with your much they are. DON’T be put off by a less deposit cover? without getting a receipt. potential landlord. Happy hunt- DO ask the current residents well-presented house, it’s amaz- DON’T be afraid to discuss is- DON’T be afraid to say no to ing! lifestyle

Page 24 Restaurant rip-offs on Valentine’s Day Fancy some French at the La Parisienne, 131 High Street, Southampton? Jason O’Connell and foie gras. Or you can keep it simple by going for a hearty Here is some advice for dining bowl of onion soup. The seafood out on Saint Valentine’s Day: salad and the salad of roasted don’t bother. February 14 is one mushrooms, brie and bacon are of the most important dates in my particular favourites. For the the restaurant industry’s calen- main course, the fish is fantastic, dar, providing a great oppor- but if you’re a veal fan I’d go for tunity to rip customers off with the Normandy-style escalope in overpriced set-menus and lousy a rich, creamy mushroom sauce service. laced with calvados, the apple Many of Southampton’s fin- liqueur. est establishments are offering For dessert, feed each other This is the place to go for a belated Valentine’s meal three-course meals for around spoonfuls of chocolate mousse 30 quid a head this year, with because someone else needs the It is far wiser to stay in where sey stalwart for years and not so in peace or try the excellent even less salubrious places table - thank you very much. All you won’t be fleeced of £30 of long ago the owners opened up cheese board and wash the charging £20 plus! of this can leave you feeling like your precious student loan in a branch in Southampton (131 whole lot down with a bottle of The packed venues lack inti- you’ve just been screwed, and return for shit service and sub- High Street). silky red wine. macy, and the food tends to be not in the way you’d hoped! standard food. Of course, should The Romsey branch is busy La Parisienne is no more ex- pre-prepared en-masse so it can Of course there are cheaper you try to explain this logic to every night but it’s sister restau- pensive than comparable restau- be quickly thrown at you as you options but I’ve yet to find a your loved one, you are likely to rant never is, even at the week- rants and the food is outstand- are rushed out the door as fast branch of McDonald’s, Burger be labelled a “tight-arse” and end, which says rather more ing, offering real value for mon- as possible. This is because many King, Pizza Hut or even Pizza “about as romantic as a late- about the difference between ey. The three-course set menu restaurants milk the occasion by Express imbued with the atmos- night shag in the library loo.” Romsey and Southampton resi- for £20 is a steal. With a relaxed having two sittings. So as you phere necessary for a roman- If you had the sense to opt dents than it does about the and intimate atmosphere and romantically feed your partner tic evening. Curry is a definite out of the Valentine’s Day fer- grub which is identical in both superb service, La Parisienne is spoonfuls of chocolate mousse no-no, as a bout of wind while vour, and are planning an amo- restaurants. a guaranteed winner for a post- across the table, there is a high you’re trying to ‘seal the deal’ rous evening to make up for it, The menu is traditional French Valentine’s Day romantic meal. chance your waiter may politely later on is guaranteed to kill the I can recommend a place to go. fare. For the more adventur- Who knows, you may even ask you to pay-up and piss-off mood stone dead. La Parisienne has been a Rom- ous there are frog’s legs, snails score later on. Food Thought CEO of Me plc Recipe for a delicious pasta bake Advice for the upwardly mobile What are the ‘do’s and ly salted boiling water for two Scott Beagrie Natasha Harding don’ts’? minutes less than the packet in- DETERMINE YOUR VISION Pasta, Tomato and Broccoli structions and, four minutes be- Identify what is important to you Do: Bake: fore the pasta is cooked, add the in life and use this to set your •Identify your strengths and chopped broccoli to the pan. sights on where you want to be what you most enjoy doing. Ingredients Next, drain the pasta and in three, five, ten, and even 15 •Continuously find situations - 50-75g pasta shapes broccoli florets and mix with years’ time. that will stretch you. - 100g broccoli florets the tomatoes, cheese sauce and •Be on the watch for oppor- - 2 plum tomatoes, skinned and mustard. There are a wide range APPOINT A ‘BOARD’ tunities that support your vi- As CEO of Me plc, you will need chopped of pasta sauces available so you sion. a personal board of advisers to - 125ml cheese sauce dont have to stick with a cheese •Remember that mistakes are keep you focused and motivat- important for learning. - 1 teaspoon French or whole- sauce - to vary the dish try us- ed and help you deliver on your •Adapt your original game grain mustard ing a tomato sauce, or if you are game plan. plan if a better opportunity - 25g cheese, grated brave you could even make a emerges. - salt and freshly ground black sauce of your own! FORMULATE A STRATEGY pepper If you want to be adventur- Once you have set your vision, a Don’t: ous and experiment you can try plan of action can be worked out. •Assume that the price of suc- Pasta is one of those quick adding other veg to the mix, Contemplate how you can best cess is having to put up with options for a student meal. If such as carrots or runner beans accomplish your career develop- jobs that you don’t enjoy. you are a pasta fan sometimes - you could even add some ment objectives in incremental •Allow life to drift past with- steps. eating Spag Bol all the time can cooked chicken to make it a bit out giving any thought to become very boring! So here is a more interesting. your dream career. KEEP COMMUNICATION •Assume it is somebody else’s different way in which you can Transfer to a greased, oven- CHANNELS OPEN responsibility to develop you. use pasta, which only takes 15 proof dish. Sprinkle the grated Maintain regular contact with the •Think you will get all the minutes to prepare and 30 min- cheese over the top of your board and present progress re- learning you need from books utes to cook. masterpice and cook for 20-30 ports. This will keep you focused, or courses. Firstly preheat the oven to minutes, until golden brown and ensure that everything re- •Settle for second best - life is 180°C, 350°F, gas mark 4. Then and bubbling. The yummy pasta lates back to your Me plc game far too short to be lived as a cook the pasta in plenty of light- bake is then ready! plan. compromise. careers

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Page 26 Editor’s Column Shop for the planet What is Conscience Consumerism? Wessex Fashion checks out the Scene Lorna Longworth how Primark make their clothes consumers and supporters. Un- that handed the market power so cheaply. On closer perusal of less it is very clear that a generous to the giant buyers, the growers There are few of us who would de- their website, one finds a highly portion of what they spend on decided it was time to fight back. Welcome Back! cline unlimited spending power detailed declaration of the com- this T-shirt or pair of shades is go- With the help of charities such as This issue we explore the fu- with regard to hitting the shops pany’s stringent adherence to ing to fight Aids or malaria, then Oxfam, Christian Aid, Cafod and ture of shopping as we know it... and buying anything and every- United Nations Charter, Chapter they are going to feel they are the World Development Move- think before you buy, you know it thing that remotely catches our IX Article 55 namely, a commit- pouring money into the coffers ment, the Fairtrade mark was makes sense! eye. And indeed the phrase ‘Re- ment to clean working condi- of corporations who are getting born. The first product hit the Antonia Peuleve examines the tail Therapy’ allows us to believe tions, fair pay and employment the kudos of fighting poverty at shelves in 1994, a bar of Green & Sloane Ranger trend which can that this type of consumer con- and many other basic tenets one a bargain price.” The ‘conscience Black’s Maya Gold chocolate, fol- be seen in our midst and pretty sumption is somehow good for would expect of a similar job in consumers’ or the sector of ‘af- lowed swiftly by Clipper Fairtrade much everywhere if you look the soul, helping ease the pain of Britain. It also regularly monitors fluent, educated spenders who tea and Cafedirect coffee. A con- hard enough. a hard time or a bad day. As many its suppliers and their observance are more likely to be influenced sumer revolution was born. So Finally a cheeky look at why of us well know though, the term of their code of conduct. by the heartfelt proselytising of in this atmosphere of caring the Primark is at the fashion fore- ‘Buyers Remorse’ is often what With many large retailers cot- a rock star than slick television consumer in Britain is faced with front this season. It’s not bad to follows from unplanned impul- toning on to consumer demands adverts and marketing cam- many choices that don’t even be budget, in fact now it’s high sive sprees, or those days when for ethical goods in all sectors of paigns’ (The Independent) spent involve necessity, colour, size or fashion! after hours tramping Above Bar the industry, Marks and Spen- an amazing £25 billion on ethical price. It does make shopping a far As always if you have any witty Street or the West Quay, nothing cer’s and Bono’s Project Red are goods and services in 2003 (The more worthy task than often im- comments to make on South- fits, or looks nice on you, or what at the forefront of a revolution in Co-operative Bank), with the larg- agined or anticipated but it is not ampton style contact: does is too expensive. So with the consumer responsibility that de- est growth in garments produced an area in which we can afford to endless wallet of a WAG you im- pends on shoppers to change the with organic cotton or without be apathetic. In the words of one agine that life would be happier, way goods are made and distrib- heavy metal dyes. This area has conglomerate ‘Every Little Helps.’ simpler and much better looking. uted. The incentive for this is that risen by 30 per cent in the past 12 I leave you with the wise words However, the growing trend in the manufacturers give a per- months, creating a market worth of the great Bono: “I’m calling it conscience consumerism both in centage of the profits to a charita- £43 million. conscious commerce for people Britain and internationally dem- ble social cause, local business or And this isn’t a new thing. who are awake, people who think fashion onstrates that, despite the rate environmental organization, or, Concern over genetically modi- about their spending power and @wessexscene.co.uk of consumption of cheaper out- like American Express, the Fight fied foods and caged hens has say ‘I’ve got two pairs of jeans I lets such as Primark, people are Against Aids. Detractors argue had much press coverage in the can buy. One I know is made in taking an interest in how their that this is a highly cynical way past few years, and it all began Africa and is going to make a dif- Primark’s purchases affect the wider world, of making further profits, stating with the plight of Mexican coffee ference and the other isn’t. What whether environmentally or ethi- that the lack of clear information farmers in the late 1980’s, which am I going to buy?’.” cally. I was surprised to discover regarding these donations is sus- gave rise to one of the most suc- Best Find glued to the till point in Primark picious. A senior policy official cessful consumer brands of mod- a guide to the shopping assistant at one prominent British-based ern times. Faced with rapidly against accusations of child la- charity said: “You have to admire dwindling prices for their beans bour and sweatshops and a rath- Bono’s creativity but there is a risk following the signing of the In- er organised statement about that this will ultimately alienate ternational Coffee Agreement Sloane meets student Antonia Peuleve couldn’t be more perfect for the that’s Sloane, the longer, blonder, ubiquitous just-rolled-out-of- more matted the better, so get The ‘Sloane Ranger’ look has ir- bed-for-the-nine-o’clock-look… backcombing for a 70’s side- refutably extended beyond the and don’t worry, you needn’t start sweep or side pony. The look is home turf of The King’s Road, be- referring to your peers as ‘Sweeti- achieved by simply abstaining coming a national fashion trend. edarls!’ from any description of a comb The iconic ‘Sloaney’ has pro- The statement look encom- in the morning... preened is a no- gressed from mummy’s pearls, passes some of our favourite go. ruffles, and Laura Ashley towards comfort pieces including sweat- No Sloane outfit would be com- a more fashion-conscious, savvy pants tucked into a pair of short plete without the favoured pash- Jourdan Dunn on the Catwalk and frankly scruffier version of uggs, or alternatively a pair of mina, which is gradually combin- Jourdan Dunn may fast become her predecessor. white skinnies and topshop bal- ing with the colourful hippy scarf. this season’s hottest model. The The good news is you don’t lets. Combine one of these with This is generally wound round the 16-year-old dancer, who was first need to have attended Chelten- a vintage or slogan T and grand- neck with careless abandonment. spotted in Primark, made her ham Ladies’ College or be a regu- dad cardi, then dig out some of To finish the look oversized bags catwalk debut during the Marc lar at the Jack Wills check-out to that ethnic jewellery you bought are the preferred choice, but for- Jacobs show at New York Fashion achieve this versatile look. OK in some far-eastern country on get the pragmatism of carrying it Week on Monday night. Discov- so Portswood High Street is no the gap year during your ‘travel- over the shoulder, slung over the ered by Storm models, Dunn was Sloane Square and Jesters isn’t ler/hippy’ phase. wrist in the style of Lindsay, Paris sent to New York just two weeks exactly on par with Boujìs, but Catwalks for spring were all and Nicole is the ‘Sloaney’ way ago, and quickly cast for the top the Sloane trend is still very ac- about big, long, bouncy barnets. dahling!! shows. cessible to the student; in fact it Hair is a crucial testament to all Peaches Geldof features

www.wessexscene.co.uk wasn’t in a coma. One can only assume this is because her assail- ants took the REM lyrics a step 20p - The too far. It may, however, be to do with the trauma to her head; this is open to debate, but does difference not seem relevant to the case at all. between life “Have and death Uni-Link sold their Simon Webb by a pair of students wearing £1.20. It is enough to buy a Southampton University hood- soul to Yorkie and a can of coke. It is ies. He was struck in the back of enough for a bag of chips. It is the head and then the students to a very important discussion. the devil? Has it forsaken all that also enough to cost you your stole only £1.20 each and told the Who is to blame? Is it the stu- is good and true and the essence life. Fact. him to blame Uni-Link. Haunt- dents? Have they not the re- of mankind, to do unto others? Yes, the price hike that Uni- ingly, the students recited REM devil?” sponsibility to get a job and earn Probably not. Link put in place last year, from lyrics to Steven as they pounded the extra 20p they require for a Martin Luther King Jr had a £1 to an extortionate £1.20, has him to the floor and broke out Detective Chris Chandler re- Uni-Link ticket? More than like- dream, so too do the Presiden- resulted in cash strapped stu- his wallet. leased the following statement: ly. Is it Michael Stipe, a prolific tial-elects (Presidential dreams dents resorting to violence to Police believe the use of REM “We are taking these attacks anti-conservationist and general are property of SUSU). His make their way across this fine lyrics was deployed as a hyp- very seriously. It’s not big and it’s hater of the environment? Pos- dream is that one day students city. notic weapon, lulling the victim not clever. We are implementing sibly. Is it Uni-Link? Has its lust will once again be able to ride Steven Jones, who wished into a state of near-comatic de- a 3pm curfew on all students, for chasing the Yankee dollar the Uni-Link bus service, that to remain anonymous, was the fencelessness. Police are warn- those found breaking the curfew brought it to the point where they can make their way to the first recorded victim. He told ing students to be on the watch will either be shot on sight or es- they disregard student safety bus stop without fear of being police that it all happened in a for people reciting Travis or Jack corted home, whichever seems over profit margins and lining struck down, and most impor- blur and that he remembered Johnson lyrics, as the conse- most cost effective at the time. their pockets? Have they forgot- tantly that students can listen to it very clearly. He was walking quences may be far worse. We are also advising Uni-Link to ten what they first got involved REM, Travis and Jack Johnson down Alma Road, or Highfield Sarah Bole would be able to “f*** right off.” in the public transport industry without entering a vulnerable, Crescent, when he was jumped tell a very similar story, if she The ending statement leads for? Has Uni-Link sold its soul to unconscious state, losing £1.20.

Crossword No. S1 can’t help but think this was a Editors’ slow month. 123456 Column We hope that Valentine’s 7 8 9 10 Sudoku and crossword every day Day has been good to you all, 11 12 Play with your mind while it remains the day of the Register for our student discount scheme and you could be year with the highest number of reading The Daily Telegraph for as little as 25p. To claim 13 14 15 your vouchers freephone 0800 181 222 or e-mail break-ups we hope that not too [email protected]. Please include your name, many of you are feeling down 16 address, university, the year your course ends, your student ID number and REF 280. about it. Perhaps some of you 17 18 Welcome back to Features. met the love of your life and are Solution next edition 19 20 now blissfully happy. A word of This issue we are dealing with advice, keep it to yourselves. 21 22 the aftermath of St Valentine’s Nothing is more annoying than Day, the most miserable festival being publicly happy. 23 24 25 26 of the year if you don’t have a 27 date. Of course, us players at Every issue we ask for anyone the Wessex Scene all have loads interested in writing for features of dates and are spending eve- to get in contact with us. While 28 ry waking hour fighting away some of you have initiative and potential partners, which is the gusto to send an electronic Across Down another drawback of the holiday. letter to us, I have an inkling 1 Periods of duty done by 19 Embrace for warrior 2 A revolutionary pain (4) 19 It sees or can be seen in guards (7,4) previously decorated? (5) 3 A sweet shade of brown (7) the dark (4-3) How do you choose? Maybe that a number of you would like 8 Being wild, I scare other 21 Where one lives a little in 4 His victims lose heart (4) 20 Quietly withdraw and go we’ll just have a big group date to write for us but have not yet. drivers (11) Panama, for example (7) 5 Supreme general (7) before the others (7) 11 Foreign country one’s 22 Talk on about 6 Some clear sounds for 24 You have the right of and see what happens later on. Please, email us at features@ entered before (4) proportional listeners (4) ownership (4) wessexscene.co.uk with any 12 A real eyesore (4) representation(7) 7 Hear pianola transcription 25 An air of sanctity (4) 13 Caught girl with nothing 23 Depend on entirely? for wind instrument (7,4) 26 Skills he required to make Also in this issue, an article questions or ideas for articles. All on with boy (7) Not half! (4) 8 Sphere of the occult (7,4) a suit (4) about bus related issues. Busses are welcome. 15 Quickness of the hand is 26 In the morning he gives a 9 This could make you afraid unimportant, they say (7) slight cough (4) to go on (5,6) are animportant part of student Goodbye. 5. 16 Lawful time, back in the 27 One looking for a partner, 10 Money routed for life, as are 20p pieces, and the fifties (5) being not really involved development of kindness of strangers. All these 17 A mother provided for (6,5) religious work (11) one who lacked one (4) 28 It’s informal — no fee or 14 Gave everyone a hand (5) huge topics are discussed in full, features 18 A return of serve which is difficulty (4-3-4) 15 Verbal authority (3-2) or nearly full, in this section. I @wessexscene.co.uk some way off (4) features

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Capitalism and the media would have us all believe that Febru- ary 14 is a day of harmony and joy, when little cherubs perch in trees and rose petals rain down upon a glowing world full of blissful lovebirds. Take a mo- ment to swallow that little bit of sick that my opening sentence just induced, and contrast that rosy picture to the nightmares that are your Valentine’s Day ex- periences. Anyone who has ever tried to acknowledge this fateful day may have one heart-warm- ing tale to tell, two at the most. But I can guarantee that these will be far outweighed by a vast array of horror stories and pain- ful scars (no no, not just meta- phorical). Valentine’s Day is in fact, hell on toast. It is the most unnecessary and torturous event in the calendar (perhaps with the Ah, the age-old Battle of the Sexes. And would you just look at that, even old people have lover’s tiffs How to... survive the Valentine’s exception of ‘May Day’, when make eye contact with the op- mating rituals (such as wearing we understand, pity, and laugh made on Valentine’s Day is to village greens everywhere are posite sex. Those who are un- clean pants and eating at a ta- at those who have suffered get excited. This will only lead overrun with plagues of knob- attached will have chosen their ble, with cutlery) in order to earn through the last week and are to chronic disappointment. So bly-kneed Morris dancers). It is victim, and will be plotting some their right to a bit of nookie at now living in the no man’s land to counteract this overwhelm- not only a day of mental and kind of disgustingly cheesy stunt the end of the night. Every year, emotional anguish, but also of to both ensnare their prey and women will be duped into be- social regression, as men and lose every shred of dignity they lieving the hype again and will Stalking is women everywhere revert back have. Most men in relationships chat for hours about the possi- into a state of twitchy fear they will spend the entire day mum- ble romantic surprises that lie in remarkably hard store for them. They will expect their loved one to only speak “ in lyrics quoted from 80’s love to prove, so you ballads, to suddenly dance like a human being, and to acquire probably still have the ability to stare longingly into their eyes instead of their cleavage. They will even believe a good few chances that this year, their gift will not come from down the back of to win your beloved the couch… or worse, a petrol station. Of course, it doesn’t matter whether you’re single or over attached, male or female, your hopes will be dashed. Whoever of post-Valentine’s warfare. And ing feeling of dejection, capture your valentine is, they are bound so, we have spent minutes de- a small rodent (chinchillas are to cock it all up somehow, pav- vising ways in which you can ”best suited). Their incredible en- ing the way for an evening full regain your sanity and even that thusiasm for the small things in last experienced at their Year 5 bling aggressively and resent- of rage, insults and perhaps even of your loved one, although your life, like toilet rolls and their own school disco. They divide into fully cursing the fact that their more vomit. This is the reality of dignity shall remain forever lost. poo, will fill you with a renewed huddled same-sex gangs and partners will expect them to per- Valentine’s Day. appreciation for the world. are completely unable to even form expensive and ridiculous Here at the Wessex Scene, 1) The most common mistake features

2) If you were in a relation- – or your gift was so offensive prison sentence. Console your- ship, you may deem it necessary that it’s a wonder that you’re self with that thought. to try and win back the affections eyes still move interdepend- of the loved one you offended. ently, all is not lost. The key to 6) Did you contemplate just Do not be ridiculous. Unless you post-Valentine’s forgiveness is dumping the ungrateful cre- miraculously managed to forget the complete abandonment of tin and embracing the single Valentine’s Day (only life? Ladies, you can coma patients are ex- stay in your pyjamas cused), at least you for days at a time, let tried to acknowledge it your body hair grow somehow – no matter “Valentine’s Day and eat entire tubs of how pathetically. So if ice-cream content in it is true love, and you is, in fact, Hell on the knowledge that snivel at them enough, you won’t be judged. they will eventually And lads, you can use take pity on you. toast” the word c**t in every sentence without fear 3) But, if you feel of death-stares, stop compelled to make pretending you hate some kind of reconciliatory ges- self-worth and the perfection of Elton John and/or Ricky Martin, ture, it must be epic. Think out- all grovelling techniques. Watch and liberate your flatulence. Ah, side the Valentine’s box of flow- any apology scene on Eastend- the pungent aroma of freedom. ers/chocolates/pointless and ers and observe the sorry wretch slightly mutant-looking cuddly – this is what you must become. Warning: These steps are toys. The most sure-fire way of You will feel your brain begin to only a temporary shield against winning them over is by gritting implode and will plead at the the awesome power of St Val- your teeth and doing something screen for it all to end. You’re entine. That tw*t will make you aftermath of

An innocent Valentine... or an anthrax-laden death-trap? Day Know the facts you know they love, and they other half will feel this too (but believe in it all again next year, • Sales of Viagra increased tenfold on Febru- know you hate. Whether this is worse as it’s live) and be forced convincing you that on February ary 13 2006. Interestingly, hospital admittances tracking endangered elephant to pardon you. Hooraaah. 14 you will actually be able to also increased by a similar number, with a stagger- shrews, or having to live through make your partner ‘happy’. Re- ing number of middle-aged (or ugly) men suffering watching Hugh Grant’s face for 5) For the singletons out there sist! Perhaps take a leaf out of heart and chest pains. There was said to be no con- two hours, get over it and all will who now face restraining orders, the coma patient’s book, actu- nection. be glorious. don’t give up hope. Stalking is ally live under a rock or pretend remarkably hard to prove, so you’re a foreign. However you • St Valentine and Boris Johnson are actually 4) If you did moronically you probably have a good few do it, make sure this Valentine’s the same person/being. This is a far more reasona- manage to forget that fateful chances to win over your belov- Day was your last and maybe, ble explanation for his success with the laydees than day – do you live under a rock? ed’s affections before facing a one day, we’ll be free . the rumours that his ‘superior political wit’ and ‘de- licious blond comb-over’ are irresistible to anyone within a five-foot range. • Women are five times more likely to sleep with the postman on Valentine’s Day. Studies are being carried out as to whether this is as a result of a lack of cards, or just plain sluttiness. • Only 7% of people who claim to be in love actually are. Scientists have asserted that the only true test of love is to get you’ve loved one mashed off their face while you stay completely sober, and see if you can resist murdering them. • Recent discoveries have proven that mush- rooms are the most effective aphrodisiac. When eaten, residues of the manure that the fungi are grown in transform into the bullsh*t that makes the opposite sex think you’re actually interested. The chinchilla: your best weapon against Valentine’s dejection behind the Scene2 - special feature

Page 30 The Library: Scene2 be believed Following a previous exposé, Editor-in-chief pays his debt to society

not helped the student. Which mained for me now. Journeying left me imagining whether he/ on - more litter-in-kind, 3 pence she had now followed suit into strewn across a table; the librar- a river or a gutter? ians work pretty hard and if that As my mind and body wan- is a tip, it’s fairly insulting. dered I stumbled across a sin- Not pointing the finger, but if gle-white-female heavily into students shouldn’t be eating in her books, rule abidingly sad- there, the amount of litter build- dled with a bottle of water, al- ing up in the bins came as a sur- though I latched on to a rogue element, which, on closer “I latched on inspection,shaped up to be an to a rogue ele- actimel pro-biotic yogurt. Level 1 is clearly not ‘the ment, which, on place to be’ in terms of late night closer inspec- study, and with very little to be tion, shaped up heard creeping round the sec- tions, I briefly clocked the clock; to be an actimel it was 11.54 - I tiptoed on. An pro-biotic yo- unexpected noise came round the corner, the sound of laugh- gurt” ter. Initially I was unsure if I’d prise, particularly the amount of reached the little known come- Creme Eggs foils; surely in Janu- dy section of Hartley, but having ary it’s too early to be vending cross-checked the Dewey - the those? Continuing, I then stum- proceedings of the Institution of bled across what can only be a Civil Engineers, to the American described in library terms as a Society Journals didn’t exactly ‘party’, it is now midnight and strike me as a barrel of laughs. Moving into the vicinity, the jo- vial echoes diminished. An hour on, I reflected on the chance my community service had given me; an Attenbor- ough-esque view on the intri- No, nothing here. cacies and quirks of the library lost on most people, such as the Phil Webb is because the editor-in-chief Wessex Scene passim) Level 1 stairs to levels 3 and 4, expects to be thrown into the Turning right, I lurched to- what strange portal was this? It Tuesday 23rd January, I emerged sea, or at least something along wards the computer rooms and has the feeling of the magical into the chilly night air from the those lines. spot the first point of disorder, secret passage in Cluedo. My Laughter Lounge, having both Starting the night, I instantly the bins were over flowing, li- fondness for the library is slowly lounged and laughed to a similar checked the reported potential brary participants clearly not growing. extent, now it was time to bal- hotspots - just a discarded Foxes taking heed of the don’t drink/ After avoiding the hidden ance my Yin and Yang by paying wrapper in sight, one could as- eat message broadly displayed my penance at the library. on entry. To give some background, “I empathise Before starting my sentence, “3 pence strewn rightly or wrongly we printed with Eric Canto- I had mulled over the potential across a table; the story of some nocturnal ac- scares of a lonely late night ses- tivities in the last issue. To try na’s misunder- sion - the worst thing I had un- the librarians and keep the peace in the Un- stood genius” earthed to this point was a bald- work pretty ion, secondly because we never ing man with mullet, frantically meant jeopardise great facil- tapping away in the worksta- hard and if that ity being offered, I remorsefully sume their only enjoyment in tions. Overall, the atmosphere is a tip, it’s fair- volunteered myself. this room would have been a was serene, and a much more My community service? A run minty one. civilised atmosphere than the ly insulting.” of posters and couple of hours Next, strolling in front of re- morning revision rush, which as a late night library monitor. ception, I came across a wel- had left only those with stunted steps and surveying the whole Back at school, this would smack coming, young, obviously stu- sleeping patterns seated. level, I was appalled by the of high levels of geekiness, not dent face behind the desk and Sinking down the stairs to numbers of books left in situ, I for me, this is post-modern chic another female – we engage in Level 1, the bins were overflow- would have tried to re-house – I empathise with Eric Canto- a witty repartee, secondly show- ing again, but not with litter; them myself but I barely used na’s misunderstood genius, as ing that the newspaper does revision notes had been crassly the place as an undergraduate seagulls follow the trawler, it not hate security guards. (see stuffed in, evidently they have (thus my 2:2) so little hope re- The Library has books too special feature - behind the Scene2

www.wessexscene.co.uk the students go their separate he curly steps, I shall miss Phi- ways. Drifting away and meas- losophy of Religion, I pondered. uring the acoustics a few aisles To my shock there were people back the noise is left as but a there - working so hard the mo- murmur on the wind. tion-sensitive lights had switched To confirm my geographical off. The tour effectively ends location I browsed at the selec- here, I reach a sign saying “Au- tion of journals in the vicinity; thorised personnel only.” I can Les Lettres Nouvelles, Mercure assume I am not wanted, not de France – It was all Greek being particularly in their good to me, I scanned further and books. (Books, library, joke?) caught sight of “Gentleman’s It is 00.52, I reach the sched- magazine”, although probably uled stop, the reserved collec- quite an innocent publication, tion. As expected it is pretty re- I thought that was the image served. Often the hub of panic, they were trying to move away it always had the articles I want- from? ed, sadly it had the ones every- Progressing to Level 3, initial Expand your academic horizons, not any other. one else wanted too. I was the observations roughly suggested it seemed unfair that History from the Palace of Versailles. on Historical book reviews, back archetypal bad student, which is ‘more fruit, more people’. A students get their own special Just to ruin the illusion mo- in early 2002. I remember it why I never had them. conundrum of sorts, are these section - Is it just because all mentarily – I don’t have an closing at 10pm on a Friday, it For all you who do value the students classified as harder amazing memory as I write up was actually the same day I was library as resource, my passage working, more intelligent and “Back in my the late night diary, I was actu- interviewed by BBC news after a through the corridors of learning healthier because of their late day people ally making notes on my laptop mysterious death. This was one carries a serious message, the night fruit bowl or none of the on the way round, the infuriat- place that hasn’t changed, the extended library hours are run above because they had to cram were still build- ing MSN ‘beep, beep, beep’ sporadic lighting falling from the at a considerable cost and are late night into the night and skip ing computers noise kicks in. It is Andy Wilson, ceiling and the bust of Sir Alan great facility particularly for the a decent meal? to play chess we discuss the state of the Un- Lubbock looking sternly over lastminute.com crammer in all On another consumable note, ion. Wireless in the Library, how me, just as he had in my inno- of us – please respect the rules Diet Coke, Coke, coffee, es- against Rus- cool is that, we didn’t have that cent youth. and regulations otherwise they sentially the caffeine craved by sians” back in my day; people were still Time has passed, as it tends will be under threat. the late nighters. Although not building computers to play chess to do, it is now 00.42. The sole It was time to go, 3 minutes desirable in the Library, it is cer- their books are literally histori- against Russians. known occupant of the room early. I wave my goodbyes to tainly practical for use, so why is cal? I stalled briefly at an equally At last, returning to the old leaves, she looks tired but mus- the friendly security guards and it outlawed? Is the presence of grand and offensive green ta- hunting ground, Level 4. It was ters enough strength to strut out head into the bitter winter’s a vending machine in the foyer ble which looks like it’s been underneath those curly steps I of the room a la mode. Level 5 night, to my car, about two min- just there to tease you? It strikes dragged out in an office refurb wrote my first essay, something is closed, but I proceeded up utes away. me as illogical and placing a heavy burden of trust to ask us- ers to take the moral high (cof- fee) ground and self-police. However on my travels so far, the majority of users are ‘law abiding citizens’, poignant, as I am just passing some books on football hooliganism. There are only traces of one disaffected youth, who decided to go the whole way and leave a trail of pick and mix. Set aside a little space for some schmaltz – having been on the beat for an hour cabin fever had set in, or better described as Stockholm syndrome, the love of my captor, it dawned on me how much better the Hartley Li- brary is since my arrival in 2002, it is internally unrecognisable from the dreary and impractical centre I first ventured into. There is probably room for expansion too, not least on the long gaping white wall lead- ing into the Special Collections. It was a short visit, no one can cause trouble here because its closed. This must be pretty spe- cial because it’s got its own in- tercom.The undiscovered library. I am now actually enjoying my community service. Reaching The Parkes Library, Sport Page 32 Editor’s French face hurdles on track to truth Column from liver failure brought on by a punishing diet of lamb and to- mato juice. In the week leading up to Christmas his book was released and he confessed the truth. He spoke of how his life had been Election fever has struck and af- ruined by the lie and that he had ter a slow boil things are set to seen the good he could do for get very exciting. We have three Tourettes sufferers in France. He candidates contesting the AU faced a conflict that was eating Presidency and I would encour- him up inside and he had to do age you all to read their mani- something. He hoped that the festos and blogs and to attend book would allow people to the hustings before casting your judge him fairly and to see how vote. Post some questions to the he had suffered for the greater candidates via elections.susu. good. org Unfortunately, his team-mates This issue we see the Tram- have not been as forgiving as he polining Club have done well had hoped. Ramos’ former vice- as they take on more and more captain, Henry Dupos, has been members. They are a very un- scathing in his column written derrated club and thier socials weekly for Le Monde and has are not to be missed! John-Claude: well known on the international party scene threatened to sue the former Medic Sport is a brilliant al- skipper. The team were immedi- ternative to AU involvment. Just Simon Webb form was conceived, and within Ramos’ contribution to French ately stripped of their medals by like most AU Clubs, the Medic three years it had been taken up Tourettes football, he was asked the IOC and asked to apologise. Teams can accomodate most One of the greatest sporting tri- by the IOC as an alternative to to present the trophy to the win- Ramos has gone into hiding levels of skill. They also organise umphs has been undone nearly the more popular disabled disci- ning captain in the World Cup after Tourettes support groups tours and some brilliant socials. 20 years after it took place. plines. final. Ramos initially rejected the reacted angrily, the most popular The Superbowl party was an Out of respect for the nation of The Tourettes football com- offer (perhaps a sign of the con- display of protest being the use excellent event and hopefully France, many media publications petition gave the players a li- flict in his mind regarding the for- of an effigy with kind words writ- the small problems it encoun- have barely covered the con- cense to thrill the country once gery of his diagnosis), but within ten on it such as “Merci”, “Tres tered this year can be dealt with troversial news that the squad more and to finally live out their a week further pressure by the Bien” and chillingly “j’adore for next time. who took the 1988 Paralympics childhood dreams of glory. After French FA led to him agreeing les football.” There have been The Stags are looking to win Tourettes Football Gold have a tough group stage, which saw and giving his fee to the Parisian strongly worded threats on his the National Championship been stripped of their medals. the French finish second behind Tourettes Trust. French captain life and other false idols have again this year and all support is John-Claude Ramos, the cap- Canada, the team demolished Didier Deschamps spoke at the been exposed. The French Blind welcome. tain of the team and subsequent the knock-out rounds en route time of the pride he felt when Curling team have confessed In the next issue we will be national hero and celebrity, has to the final. In the final, perhaps Ramos handed him the trophy that they all were fully sighted, bringing you a report on Wide admitted in his recently pub- as an omen to the controversy and insisted on Ramos joining appalling many who had held Lane and how it has developed lished autobiography that his that has since emerged, the ref- the team on the podium. Upon the record-breaking team in such over the last year. There will be diagnosis as a Tourettes suffer- eree wrongly sent off a German retirement in 2006 Zinedine Zi- high regard. Just as nations such interviews aplenty with some er was forged. His half-brother player for being offside, an of- dane confessed that the moment as Russia, East Germany and the of our own students as well as Steffan Qudos, a staff doctor fence which is usually punished he stood shoulder to shoulder US have had to confront truths some more well known inter- in a Parisian hospital, agreed to with a simple free kick. with Ramos was the proudest of regarding drug use, it seems national athletes, possibly Andy help Ramos when his career as Ramos carried the team on his career and that he thought of the French have many hurdles Murray. a footballer seemed to be at an his shoulders and led them to Ramos “as a brother.” to leap before their Paralympic You will all, I am sure, be de- end. a well battled 4-3 victory, after However, it seems that while squad are clean. lighted to hear that ‘Power to the Ramos had been plagued by going 2-0 down within the first on the podium Ramos had an People’ will remain until Maxx an appalling temper and was eight minutes. Upon returning epiphany and suddenly turned to feels he has no more anger to sent off a French Ligue record 38 to France the team were herald- the tunnel and left the stadium vent upon the world. Though times in his four-year career with ed as heroes, and the captain in while the rest of Paris celebrat- his decision on best sport film French Ligue Deux side Lille. Fol- particular was honoured by the ed. For years he was not seen, is clearly wrong, it’s ‘When We lowing his 38th dismissal for the President and led a campaign to until 2003, when he appeared Were Kings’! club, Lille chose to sack the mis- raise awareness of Tourettes. on Maros, the French equivalent As always please feel free to fit player and sever all links. At His efforts to bring Tourettes of Parkinson. While on the show get involved, otherwise we will this point Ramos stumbled upon to the forefront of the country’s he broke down in tears and con- have to continue running fic- a loophole in the Paralympic mind resulted in nearly eight fessed he had a deep secret that titious articles such as Simon qualifying system for Tourettes million people being diagnosed, had been eating at his soul for Webb’s piece about John-Claude football; as Tourettes sufferers in stark contrast to the 12,000 over a decade. Moments be- Ramos. who struggled to control their sufferers diagnosed before the fore he would have presumably sport outbursts were breaking the competition. confessed the horrific truth the @wessexscene.co.uk codes of the game, a ‘disability’ In 1998, in recognition of great man collapsed, suffering High culture, high temper Sport

www.wessexscene.co.uk The Knight of the Olympics is upon us

In less than six years time Britain will play host to arguably the greatest sporting spectacle on Earth, an event that brings over 200 countries together: the 2012 Olympic Games. Since it was announced that London had won the bid on July 6 2005, much controversy has surrounded how and whether we can make a success of this opportunity; the Wessex Scene’s Faye Dickson spoke to five-times Olympic Champion Sir Steve Redgrave about what hosting the Olympics means to Britain and its athletes, and how as Southampton University students, YOU can get involved:

What made you decide to get had won. fortunately it’s about finance. By involved with London’s bid to hosting a Games there is more host the Olympic Games? You were president of the 2006 money for the host team to pre- World Rowing Championships pare for it. We won’t do this as I am passionate about the Ol- hosted by Britain at Dorney well as the Chinese or most other ympics and to be able to host Lake last summer. How can countries who have the Games, the Games in this country is Britain match the success of this but we will be prepared better fantastic, not just for sport, but event across the board at Lon- than any other British Olympic because it will bring a sense of don 2012? team competing at a Games so pride to the British people. It will far. create a lot of jobs, increase tour- From now through to the Ol- ism, and instigate much needed ympics itself, Olympic venues What advice would you give to regeneration to the East End of will be hosting World Champi- students hoping to get involved London, which will be the gate- onships or major events as test in London 2012? way to regeneration elsewhere. events for the Olympic Games. A much needed Olympic sport There is huge enthusiasm for To be part of the Olympic fam- legacy will be left, not just in each sport and from London ily will be an amazing experi- London but across the country. Oraganisng Committee of the ence, from competing through The regions of the UK have an Olympic Games (LOCOG) to to the volunteers programme. opportunity to upgrade their make these a success, not just for The volunteers are the making sporting facilities for their com- the Games but for British sport and breaking of an Olympics: munities by trying to host prep- in general. The Rowing World the athletes, the officials and aration camps for teams prior to Championships was just one of spectators first interface is with the Games (see back page for these events. Rowing will have the volunteers so the quality of exciting news of Southampton’s another World Cup and Junior the volunteers is paramount to involvement in this field - ed). I Championships before 2012. the success. I have great confi- first got involved in 2000 where dence that we will continue and I made the team a total of four Do you wish you had had the enhance this aspect of the Ol- people. opportunity to compete in the changes and enthusiasm of the team’s performance? ympic Games. If you look back Olympics in your own country? host country I think to be part at other host cities there is im- What was your most memora- of an Olympic Team has to be It will definitely help the British mense pride of being a volunteer ble moment of the Olympic bid Yes, when you first get involved fantastic; I would have loved athletes because the enthusi- at the Games. Volunteers don’t campaign? in a sport at the highest level you the opportunity to compete on asm has already started. It’s not only come from the host coun- think it would be nice to com- home soil. just about the two weeks of the try: there are other students and Jacques Rogge opening the en- pete around the world. When Games, it’s about preparation, young people that get involved velope and announcing London you see this first hand and the Should this affect the British it’s about enthusiasm and un- from other countries. Superbowl a Supersuccess

Simon Webb The Stag’s American Football resent thier countries and hope There were a few problems To cope with the high demand team, a joint venture between to join NFL Europe teams fol- of a different kind though: So- the Garden Court was opened The Stag’s Head hosted the fist- Southampton and Solent univer- lowing graduation. lent students who had bought but there was trouble with the ever Superbowl Party on Febru- sities. The team have advanced The Superbowl event itself tickets had to be signed in by digital feed and the signal was ary 4. The event atracted just in recent years and are regular was well recieved and despite Southampton students, which broken for five minutes during over 600 people and went on contenders for Team of the Year the late license there was no ne created long queues. the second quarter. into the early hours of Monday at the AU Ball. of the trouble that is commonly Queues developed at the bar Overall the event was a suc- morning. A number of the team have associated with the students in too as the managment opted to cess and has already attracted The event was organised by progressed rapidly and now rep- Highfield. open only one side of it. new members to the team. Sport

Page 34 POWER End to ‘chav’ era in football? to the Ben Rogers Portsmouth. Couldn’t possibly was surprised - before the game sionate about the team and all people tell you why. Something about both home and away fans were care about the City of South- On the evening of November 29 fish? mixing in the pre-match pub, ampton. And that’s what it’s For a while now I’ve been wait- I never would have imagined I’d I left the stadium with a smile laughing and joking about their all about – caring about where ing for an email from the sports be sitting in the Northam Stand on my face and absolutely no mutual hatred for Man Unit- you live and wanting the City to editor saying that the editor-in- in St Mary’s watching South- voice left. It’s all about singing ed (again, don’t ask me why do well. We’re here for at least chief wants to “change the dy- ampton beat Birmingham 4-3. I your heart out hideously off-key – something about prawn sand- 3 years, we might as well care namic of the sport section” or didn’t have my bulletproof vest, with unwavering belief and pas- wiches?). The Loftus Road burg- about where we live and get in- some other David Brent speak my anti-stab helmet, my ear sion, in true crazed “my mum ers were rough though – not the volved with Southampton life. for “you’re crap – piss off.” plugs and my armoured person- says I’m good” X-Factor reject case with the proper St Mary’s What better way than to sup- The fact that this has not hap- nel vehicle wasn’t ready to go, style. The fans really can be the beef delights. port the local team in their fight pened has given me a sense of so you can imagine I was feeling 12th man on the team - you can All this talk about great games for a place in the Premiership? invincibility, so in this edition I fairly nervous about going to a see the players get visibly lifted but it’s not just about winning. It’s not going to be easy, but am going to tackle the sensitive football match so vulnerable when you sing up (and away Phil Webb, VP Media and Com- with great support they can do and confrontational question of and unprepared. players visibly annoyed follow- munications is not a winner, it - and supporting the Saints is “what is the greatest sports film Within five minutes of kick- ing hilarious verbal banter). but he did drive us up to Man- great fun. It’s not just about the of all time?” off I realised that the stigma that chester to watch Man City beat match, it’s about the anticipa- There hasn’t been a good one surrounds football matches and Saints 3 – 1 in the FA Cup. It tion walking to the stadium, the for years; Bend it like Beckham that fans endure is totally un- was a long journey but even the passion that you share with the and Wimbledon were appalling, justified. Everyone in that stand motorways were fun - the parcel other fans and perhaps most im- Mean Machine (Vinny Jones) was passionate – yes, shout- shelf of Phil’s car was decorated portant of all it’s about forget- and Dodgeball were truly OK ing, yes, swearing, but violent with a Saints mural, which made ting all your stresses and worries and Football Factory was good – never. It’s similar to the stigma it even sweeter when he dan- for at least 90 minutes - unless but isn’t really about sport. The surrounding students that is also gerously and erratically cut up a you’ve just bet your student best sport film in recent years for wholly unfounded - the insinu- Man City fan in the fast lane of loan on the game of course. my money is Ali, starring Will ation that students are all lazy, the M40. Just four months ago I never Smith as Mohammad Ali. drunken louts who don’t care Stopping off at the M6 serv- would have imagined going to I watched Karate Kid over one bit about the community. ices we were surrounded by a watch a football match. I took Christmas and it’s a classic, but Personally I’m fed up of stere- sea of red and white. They could the plunge, gave it a go and I couldn’t help but think that if otypes and generalisations be- have all banded together and now I don’t miss a game. it had been made today people cause all they do is alienate peo- gang-robbed those fabulous, I want you to give it a go too. would think it was a film about ple from each other, and stop regularly toilet-checked services. SUSU sells discounted tickets at a paedophile that used martial people trying new things that They could have swarmed the the box office; you’ll be in the arts to get close to his target. they actually end up really en- Since that game I haven’t petrol station and blown it up for noisy stand sitting with other You can’t really go wrong with joying. missed a home match and I’ve having an accent, or for having students. Look out for details of a film about a Jamaican bob- The Saints versus Birmingham even managed to go to two a hint of Pompey blue paint. But the football supporters’ society sleigh team, and Cool Runnings game was absolutely fantastic, away games – and they are just they didn’t. They were actually who normally meet in the Stag’s doesn’t disappoint, but that 3-0 up with only half an hour as much fun. I have met up with laughing and joking and talking head a couple of hours before doesn’t get my vote either. played, every single fan on their some of the guys from the foot- to each other and even to some the game and get a free bus My brain is telling me to award feet singing various numbers - ball supporters’ society and we wayward City fans that clearly there. the title to Rocky so that I look but I did sense a few fans were headed off to London to see didn’t come from Manchester. So what are you waiting for? cool. It is after all a legendary film a little bit irked by the City of QPR versus Saints. Even then I The Saints fans are all pas- Come on you Reds!!! and the training montage culmi- nating in Rocky running up the stairs of the Philadelphia Muse- um of Art will always be iconic. Trampolining bounce to glory However, I’m going to have to follow my heart and go with The Mighty Ducks. You won’t get it Charlotte Ward of sleep as well as the cold snap could get him in a leotard and ing in at 14th place out of 125! unless you loved it as a kid, but which had landed during the whites! Abi Beasely should also have there is a reason it’s on TV every Southampton University Tram- night. But tiredness and cold The second first place came qualified in the advanced cate- Christmas – it is pure genius. poline Club recently took a small were no match for the team at the end of the day with our gory but a last minute mistake in I think this will be my last but excited team of one male famously known as the Soton Welsh girl Hannah Evans. Han- her second routine caused her to column as the AU have decided and four female bouncers to the Spankolinists. nah is another bouncer who be knocked out of the top ten. that people would rather read re- BUSA Southern regional com- Our first competitor of the day, seemed unaware of just how We are now looking for- ports of matches that happened petition in Loughborough. Their Ed Sinclair, had never bounced good she was and didn’t believe ward to the BUSA finals at Sur- three weeks ago than meaning- captain Charlotte Ward and two before and for some strange she had won until the very last rey where both Hannah and Ed less banter. Probably fair enough fantastic coaches Yasmin Stam- reason was scared that the day moment. She should have re- will compete along side our two – I’ve run out of ideas anyway. mer and Katie Whitlock also at- may damage his so called man laxed because yet again the oth- elite bouncers, Katie Whitlock Anyway, thanks for reading. tended. The location’s lack of points, but he soon changed er competitors were left flailing and Melissa Leach. If all goes southerness meant a long and his mind after soaring through in her wake. well we hope to bounce away (fear not, dear readers, Max will exhausting journey up to Leices- two routines and coming first in Special mention should be in March with four bright shiny return in the next issue - ed). ter the night before and a very his category by an amazing 1.9 made of our other three com- cups and a huge grin on our early start as the competition points. He showed a remarkable petitors, Emma Sales who had faces. At the very least we won’t kicked-off at a bright and early level of natural ability and the also never competed for us and have to worry about it taking us sport 8 o’clock ensuring that the the team have high hopes now for Jess Binnie who narrowly missed four hours to get there and get- @wessexscene.co.uk team were suffering from a lack his bouncing future. If only we out on a qualifying place, com- ting up sp early in the morning! Sport

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Rupert Wharton day night will invariably fall vic- Osborne put Southampton back tim to the Moose circles, and be on top. Southampton’s for- Medics sport at Southampton left wondering why there are 20 wards continued to make pen- and nationwide continues to or so naked men there at 7pm etrating runs collecting well fed go from strength to strength. in the evening. Actually, that’s passes, and the midfield linked It is open to anybody studying slightly harsh: they usually keep well, working back hard to re- a healthcare-related course so their ties on. Circles are worked cover lost ball. However, despite nurses, physios, OTs, chiropo- hard by the social secretaries of strong tackling at the back from dists and the like are very wel- all the sports clubs, with most of Jane Inman and Helen Perry, an- come to join any of the teams. them having sponsorship deals other well-worked Sheffield goal There are a wide variety of clubs with one or other of Portswood’s put the scores level at 2-2 at half including hockey, rugby, netball, famed watering-holes. time. basketball and football, with re- The second half started with cent additions tennis and golf. Match Review equal pace, Southampton prob- Anybody interested in joining ing the Sheffield defences with any of the clubs is encouraged Southampton Medics (Gophers) some near-misses, and tight to check out www.medsoc.so- battled hard this season to earn marking at the back kept the ton.ac.uk/sports/default.htm. themselves a home semi-final Sheffield forwards out of the They offer unparalleled social against Sheffield Medical School game. However, a clever sub- opportunities and are a good in the National Association of stitution from Sheffield threw way of visiting other medical Medical Schools (NAMS) com- the two centre backs Ben Glover schools across the country, usu- petition. With exciting new tal- and Rupert Wharton who failed A Mooseman takes a break after dominating on tour ally with six or so weekend trips ent added to this year’s squad in to react, and didn’t really adjust per year. The sport is of a high the form of Andy Kirby and Tom comfortably to the change, al- half performance was an exem- the University boat club before standard: Medics Rugby (The Osborne, there was a buzz about lowing Sheffield to cause prob- plary tutorial on how to play having a cheeky lie-down on Moose) under Jeremy Friend re- Ben Glover’s team in the lead-up lems at the back. Halfway mixed hockey well. They now the medics rugby pitch last year cently narrowly lost out to Car- to the match which took place through the second half South- look forward to tour and to a diff medics who play a higher last Saturday at Wide Lane. ampton’s fitness began to flag NAMS weekend tournament in standard of rugby to Cardiff A strong first half saw South- allowing Sheffield to drive- for Manchester. University, and Southampton ampton put the pressure on ward with numbers spare and is usually rated in the top four Sheffield with driving runs and they slipped in a couple of soft Medics versus University medical schools in the country at strong defence. Southampton goals. Our heads went down Sport any sport. The medics’ football had the majority of the posses- and we started running with the club won their NAMS tourna- sion and played some sensible ball where we should have been I should be frank: as a devout ment in 2005 and hockey were balls through creating problems passing, creating problems for member of Southampton Uni- runners-up in 2004. for the Sheffield defence, and ourselves, and leaving the final versity Hockey Club my alle- Neither does medics sport culminating in a goal from Ol- score at 4-2 to Sheffield. giances are first and foremost lose out at the bar. Anybody lie Gerrett. Sheffield struck back Despite a disappointing score- to the Wessex that will always who has the misfortune to visit to equalise, but an inch-perfect line Southampton Medics can have a special place in my heart. or work at Clowns on a Satur- penalty corner strike from Tom take a lot from this match. The There are intrinsic differences first half saw the side play the between the sports. University best hockey in recent memory, sports teams are very well sup- linking well, providing excellent ported by the Athletic Union support play, and with a work- and DSR both financially and in rate unseen in Gophers history. terms of equipment and facili- The atmosphere was tense, re- ties. The AU partly funds equip- flecting how closely matched ment, affiliation fees and -impor the two sides were. The support tantly travel fees. Medics sport from the side-line was awesome, receives a nominal amount from with banners, megaphones and the school and from medsoc, but hooters, and Southampton Med- relies largely on contributions ics would like to thank anyone from its members. Although who turned up to support them. University sport is generally of Mike Davies - Undead The match has given us a lot to a higher standard than medics, work on before our up-coming both offer excellent social op- – lazy boy! Claire Bannister has tour to Amsterdam. Sheffield’s portunities. had a highly distinguished career passing was exemplary and they There is much to be gained playing for University netball, made better use of the girls on from playing medics sport as and both medical and nursing their team. Southampton would well and the two usually act in students have a long tradition of have done better to provide early harmonious synergy. There is playing University Lacrosse, as balls to Cat Roberts on the right much overlap. Tom Marks has Kathy Reed ably demonstrates and Sophie Scott-Hoad on the had a distinguished career play- by playing both men’s and ladies left who were under-used and ing for the University Rugby lacrosse for the University. suffered from a lack of accurate Club as well as being Moose So while university sport may delivery. However, Southamp- captain, as did George Cooper. offer a higher standard of sport, ton should hold their heads high Mike Davies (of nearly-dead and be well supported by the Cat Roberts and Ben Glover terrorise Shefflield down the wing in the knowledge that their first- fame) was a key member of university, any healthcare relat- SUSU Elections: Check out Features special: Life candidates manifesto inside! in the library and Valentines wessex SPORT Soton’s Olympic Dream Plans for University sports facilities to host competing nations at London 2012 Games

Jason O’Connell ampton. “In putting the bid together The University has unveiled plans we’ve already seen increased to offer its facilities to foreign community cohesion with the teams preparing for the London university working alongside the 2012 Olympic Games. city council, Eastleigh council Olympic teams are expected and the Rose Bowl. to spend up to two weeks ac- “It will also help our relation- climatising in England in the ship with local residents who will run-up to the event, the first want to get involved, hold events time the Games will have been and welcome foreign teams to held in this country since Lon- our country. Community spirit don hosted the XIV Olympiad in will be greatly improved. Past 1948. Olympics have seen residents Laurence Barber, Head of of the host nation become more Sport at the University, told the productive at work. It can bring Wessex Scene: “The University about a great sense of national has invested a large amount of pride.” money in its sports facilities Mr Barber said he didn’t ex- in the past three years and we pect the University to make a think these could be of use to large amount of money from the teams from some of the poorer plan and said it was too early to nations. say what would be done with “These facilities have been any profit. built to a high standard, meet- The University is a partner in ing all diversity requirements bids by Southampton City Coun- and existing facilities have been cil, Eastleigh Borough Council redeveloped to provide what we and Hampshire County Cricket believe are the best sports fa- Club offering support services. cilities of any university on the Southampton is a centre of south coast.” excellence for diving and the Southampton has ties with Quays swimming and diving China – it is twinned with complex has been put forward Qingdao, which is hosting the by the city. Peter Waterfield, a sailing at the 2008 Beijing Games member of the Southampton – and has a large resident Polish Diving Academy at the Quays, population which could prove a won a synchronised diving silver draw to teams from those coun- medal at the Sydney Games in tries. 2004. Mr Barber highlighted the ad- Weymouth, the venue for the based at the University’s Wide tee, said a number of the Univer- Other proposed venues in- vantages of staying on one site sailing events. Lane sportsground which re- sity’s staff are already involved clude the Dynamo School of and said Southampton Univer- The University has specifically ceived a £4.5m makeover two in the 2012 Games: “We have Gymnastics in Hamble and Red- sity could also potentially offer submitted two applications in years ago and has been used staff contributing in technologi- bridge and Archery at the Rose accommodation in the form of relation to the pre-game train- by the England ladies team in cal areas such as bicycle and sail- Bowl. halls of residence as well as ca- ing camps for the 2012 Olym- the past. The outdoor facilities ing design.” The bids will be submitted to tering, leisure and security serv- pics. These are for ladies football would be complemented by the He emphasised the potential Sport England to be included in ices. teams and for athletes compet- £8.4m Jubilee Sports Centre at benefits a successful bid could a 2012 Olympic training camp Southampton is close to Lon- ing in the Paralympic Games the Highfield Campus. bring to the University and the handbook. Cities are not al- don and has good air, rail and which takes place just after the Mr Barber, who sits on South- local community: “There is a lot lowed to approach any specific sea links. The city is also ideally Olympics. ampton City Council’s Strategic of prestige involved which could countries until after the 2008 placed between London and The ladies football would be Development for Sport commit- help attract students to South- Beijing Games. www.wessexscene.co.uk