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CIT Students’ Union Magazine Issue Eight - Volume Six CITCITSUSU ElectionElection SporSportsts && SocsSocs ResultsResults NewsNews UpdatUpdatee CollegeCollege BallBall LatLatestest CDCD && PicturesPictures InsideInside MusicMusic ReviewsReviews expliCIT Editorial “...Cheltenham was great but CIT Students’ Union all I can say is roll on the Rossa Ave, Bishopstown Cork, Grand National...” Ireland. Telephone 021 493 3120 Fax 021 454 5343 Email [email protected] expliCIT Staff Editor - Steph Howard Design & Advertising - Philip O’Reilly Contributions Sean F O’Leary Emma Martin Nigel Walsh Keith Ricken Shane O’Brien Brian O’Sullivan Glynis Dennehy HCMC Colm Crowley James Holland Martin O’Riordan Patrick Tuite Donough Shanahan Mark O’Leary CIT Students’ Union President - James Maher ([email protected]) Vice President Education - Jamie Meaney ([email protected]) Vice President Welfare - Daniel Keane ([email protected]) Entertainments Officer - Mark McCarthy Best wishes to Charles ([email protected]) Equality Officer - Ray O’Brien and his fine new Filly! ([email protected]) Communications Officer - Steph Howard ([email protected]) Hey all. Print Barnaville Print & Graphics LTD Oh my god I survived Cheltenham! The national annoy the bookie week! Honest to god if I was told another time Freshford, Kilkenny. to "write out a docket for me" or "put odds on that for me" I was going to kill someone and I don't think any other bookie in the country would have blamed me. But in saying all this, it was the experience of a lifetime, I have expliCIT magazine is published monthly by CIT never seen the shop so busy, the days go so fast and the bookies have so much bad luck: nine Irish winners! All I Students’ Union. The views expressed in the maga- can say is roll on the Grand National! zine are those of their authors and are not necessar- ily those of CIT Students’ Union. All articles and pic- On the 10th of March the new Student Union executive was elected. I would like to extend my congratulations to tures are the property of their respective owners and should not be reproduced without the permis- the woman about to fill my shoes next year; Caitriona Foley, best of luck to her and to any one else who got elect- sion of their owners. ed in I must say a very colourful and effortful election week! We Need You! Exam bells are ringing and getting way too loud for my liking, repeating is the last resort so it's the head to the books for the next couple of weeks. Don't forget to book all your pre exam party's soon. If you would like to contribute to expliCIT please contact Philip in the main SU office (C143) or email: [email protected] In saying all this I must get down to the books myself, so until next month. Slán Steph New Students’ Union Executive Elected for 2005 / 2006 Academic Year “...Jeremy has been an ardent supporter of the SU for the past five years and is without doubt one of my very good friends. He has helped the officers of this Union on countless occasions and will make an incredible president. On the other hand Daniel Keane is the best Officer this union has had in the last four years...” Once every academic year, the Union is consumed by election fever, plastered with fly- He added “Many people asked me which side I was on or which candidate I would ers, leaflets and posters of candidates trying to convince others of their worth. like to have seen win. My answer would be both. Jeremy has been an ardent support- er of the SU for the past five years and is without doubt one of my very good friends. By the end of the campaigning, six officers are voted in and landed with the dubious He has helped the officers of this Union on countless occasions and will make an honour of making the decisions over the year and answering to you at each Union incredible president. I expect great things. On the other hand Daniel Keane has had to Council meeting; your chance to watch democracy at work and make a genuine differ- pick up the slack when our Education Officer left early. ence. You have the ultimate say, so take an interest in what the following characters get up to, and never be afraid to question their decisions made on your behalf. The This year I have asked more of the man than any other President has asked of the total poll had increased consideribly this year to almost 1,200 students voting com- Welfare Officer in years. We had the Night Shuttle, starting work in some areas no one pared to 600 people voting last year. There was a very healthy number of competing else has gone near and he has been under tremendous pressure. He has come candidates and this made the election quite exciting. through with flying colours. Daniel Keane is the best Officer this union has had in the last four years. CITSU President, James Maher, stated “The election process is an important part of the working of the Students' Union. It maintains the equality that any student can become His quality of work and dedication to the Union, his intelligent approach, his sheer part of the executive and have a major influence over the policy of the Students' Union. number of hours put in has been second to none. The position this Union would be I think the elections this year were held in a spirit of fare play and good will with all in this year without his tireless work would be unthinkable. So I always knew whoev- candidates treating each other with respect. Good luck to all those elected and com- er lost we would lose someone good”. miserations to all other candidates. It takes courage to put your self up for election for the first time”. PRESIDENT: COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER: Total Poll 1,188 Total Poll 1,165 Spoiled (12) Spoiled (40) Valid Poll 1,176 Valid Poll 1,125 Quota (50% +1) 589 Quota (50% +1) 564 Keane, Daniel 369 Duggan, Shellie 365 Ó Murchú, Jeremy 782 Foley, Catríona 631 R.O.N. 25 R.O.N. 129 VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION: ENTERTAINMENTS OFFICER: Total Poll 1,160 Total Poll 1,140 Spoiled (20) Spoiled (32) Valid Poll 1,140 Valid Poll 1,108 Quota (50% +1) 571 Quota (50% +1) 555 Jeremy Ó Murchú - President Michael O’Connor - Education Sinéad O’Connell - Welfare Haralambakis, Michael 192 Daly, Charles 787 O’Connor, Michael 727 R.O.N. 321 Quinlan, Natalie 190 R.O.N. 31 VICE PRESIDENT WELFARE: PROJECTS OFFICER: Total Poll 1,126 Total Poll 1,104 Spoiled (30) Spoiled (30) Valid Poll 1,096 Valid Poll 1,074 Quota (50% +1) 549 Quota (50% +1) 538 Bagnell, Owen 387 1st Rnd 2nd Rnd Kiely, Wesley 572 Guilfoyle, Aoife 509 513 (+4) R.O.N. 137 O’Connell, Sinéad 528 540 (+12) R.O.N. 37 --- (21 non transferable) Officers take-up positions on 1st June 2005 Catríona Foley - Comms Charles Daly - Entertainment Wesley Kiely - Projects USI Reassures Students That Condoms Are Safe The Union of Students in Ireland The Irish Medicines Board (IMB) stated that following its investigations it has discov- have moved to allay fears among ered two batches of counterfeit condoms bearing the Durex brand name on the Irish students regarding the recent distri- market. These condoms were illegally imported into Ireland and do not meet the strin- bution of 25,000 sexual health packs gent European standard for condoms. The IMB states that following tests, it has been to colleges across the country. The confirmed that these condoms are unsafe and may not provide an effective barrier to reaction comes after the disclosure prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases or work as an effective that thousands of counterfeit con- means of contraception. doms have been sold in Ireland recently. The IMB has already seized a large proportion of the counterfeit stocks but estimates that there could be circa 40,000 boxes already sold to consumers. The IMB has been USI Welfare Officer, Layne Aston in communication with all Irish pharmacies and the Irish Pharmaceutical Union in rela- said: "In February as part of Sexual tion to a national recall of all affected stocks. It is advising consumers to check to see Health Awareness & Guidance if they may have these condoms in their possession. People should check the outer (SHAG) Week, USI distributed packet and the condom foil for the batch details. The recall only relates to twelve unit 25,000 Durex Extra Safe condoms. boxes. No other packs are involved. The two counterfeit batches identified carry the These condoms were delivered to following information: USI offices directly from Durex and we would like to calm any fears that students have over these condoms. They are per- Product Name: Durex Extra Safe twelve Pack Condoms fectly safe and reach all European safety criteria. We would urge students to check the Batch number: 20602503 batch numbers on any twelve packs of Durex Featherlite and Extra Safe condoms to Expiry Date: 2007/11 ensure they are safe. Product Name: Durex Fetherlite 12 Pack Condoms "Should anyone suspect they are in receipt of the counterfeit condoms we would Batch number: VR3073 U or C or E or EUR advise them to visit their GP. Durex have also provided a care line for those wishing to Expiry Date: 2008/02 report where they bought the condoms. Consumers are advised to return any affected product to their local pharmacy and "USI has distributed the batch numbers to all it’s member college students' unions to those with health concerns should consult with their General Practitioner.