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Congratulations on making it through the first semester of this uni year, I hope you’ve enjoyed these past three months. Here at Nerve we’ve been working hard round the clock to showcase some of the talented writers we have here at the university. In issue #3 of the mag we bring you interviews with DMA’s and Lewis Capaldi, some great features on the upcoming festive season and our big review of the year. Have a great couple weeks off, enjoy your Christmas and we’ll see you in the new year!
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4 Powered by ISSUE 3 | DECEMBER 2018 | CHRISTMAS EDITION BIG REVIEW 6 FEATURES 16 Commercialisation at Christmas 17 Christmas in Scandinavia 20 CONTRIBUTORS Help for the Homeless 22 FEATURES Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 24 Hannah Craven Jake Carter FASHION & LIFESTYLE 26 Charlotte Willis Secret Santa Ideas 27 Ryan Evans Fashion on Campus 30 Best places to visit at Christmas 34 FASHION & LIFESTYLE Clare Stephenson Christmas Traditions across the World 36 Raluca Rusoiu Party season outfit Inspiration 38 DESIGN Jacob Donohoe A Boyfriend’s Guide to Christmas presents 40 Ryan Evans Ivo Rashkov George McMillan Gracie Leader Jake Carter DEBATES 42 Ingrid Cox Should there be a climate tax? 43 DEBATES Radhika Swala Gentrification in Brixton 46 Silva Chege James Harris Heidi Merrony TWEETS FROM THE STREETS 48 ENTERTAINMENT George McMillan ENTERTAINMENT 52 Ross Mondon Music interviews & reviews 53 Harry Shufflebotham Stan Lee tribute 64 James Inge Movies 66 Daniel Harden Coffee House Sessions 70 Adekemi Roluga We Broke Free 72 Emma Reynolds Muse - Simulation Theory 74 Claire Boad BU’s award-winning Nerve Radio 75 James Stephenson Maya Derrick SPORTS 76 Danielle Werner England’s Nations League review 77 SPORTS European Football update 80 Harvey Camp Darts World Championships preview 88 Kieran Green Rugby: Autumn Internationals review 90 Frankie Rudland F1 over & underachievers 93 Luke Hewitt Local teams’ Christmas preview 96 Luke Weaser-Seychell Chris Billam-Smith Christmas update 100 Joshua Buck AFC Bournemouth Christmas preview 102 Jamie Downes Dan Davis Nerve magazine is produced by BU students at Jonathan Nagioff Nerve Media HQ, 4th Floor, SUBU, The Student Jake Green Centre, Talbot Campus. BH12 5BB. Anybody can Akshay Kulkarni contribute to Nerve magazine, just contact the team or come and visit us. 5 BIG REVIEW
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What a year it’s been! From snow in March to the hottest summer on record, Brexit to the World Cup, there’s been plenty going on wherever and whenever you look. So grab yourself a mince pie and a mug of hot chocolate, sit in front of the fire (or the budget electric heater) and check out our review of all things 2018! - Ryan Evans, Deputy Editor
6 PERSON OF THE YEAR By George McMillan Gareth Southgate led the England football team to the 2018 World Cup hosted in Russia. Although they were eventually knocked out in 1 the semi-finals, Southgate won the nations heart with his charm and signature waistcoat. He even had the London underground station ‘Southgate’ renamed to ‘Gareth Southgate’ for a period of time. He may not have brought football home but he definitely put a smile on our faces, here’s hoping for 2022. Meghan Markle stole the country’s heart this year becoming the Duchess of Sussex but more importantly, Prince Harry’s wife. The 2 wedding took place in Windsor in May and despite not getting a bank holiday the British public still came out in force to celebrate. Although some were disappointed that Meghan who prior to marrying Harry was an actor, had to retire. Season 7 of ‘Suits’ saw Markle leave the show never to return to acting again. Chadwick Boseman - The Marvel universe treated us to their newest group of superheroes earlier this year with smash-hit 3 movie ‘Black Panther’. Released in February the movie broke records becoming the largest solo superhero launch of all time. Aside from the numerous awards that the movie won it was also heavily praised for its diversity in casting and promoting of black culture, Chadwick Boseman became the first superhero of African descent in mainstream American comics.
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TOP ALBUMS By Maya Derrick
Black Panther Soundtrack - If the cast of Marvel’s Black Panther wasn’t star studded enough for you, the soundtrack won’t fail to disappoint, 1 either. This album is home to an experimental collection of unique, varying sounds. Not only does it compliment the Black Panther film, but it also stands on its own two feet as an individual album. Invasion of Privacy - Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy is as outrageous as she is in real life. The rags-to-riches star isn’t afraid to speak 2 her mind – her honesty towards herself, and her peers no less, is encapsulated in every single hit on the album. The fusion of Bronx and Latin vibes pays homage to her heritage; her biographical album has completely changed the rap game. Staying at Tamara’s - George Ezra’s getaway second album was the soundtrack to everyone’s summer. The mix of catchy hooks 3 and moody ballads captured the hearts of the nation, seizing the chaos of the modern-day world and catapulting into the lives of his listeners, no matter how old. It’s clear that Ezra’s escape to the furthest corners of Europe fuelled his best song writing to date.
POLITICAL STORIES By Ryan Evans
Brexit - You couldn’t get away from this if you tried. David Davis resigned as Brexit secretary in July, replaced by Dominic Raab. Just as 1 it seemed like there was going to be a deal, Theresa May was set back with seven high profile resignations in one day. Who knows what’s going to happen before Brexit day in March? Irish Referendum - In May, Ireland voted heavily in favour of overturning the country’s abortion ban. The eighth amendment had 2 outlawed abortions unless the mother’s life was at risk, but now the Irish parliament will introduce new, more liberal laws. The vote finished 66% to 34%. US Mid-terms - This year’s mid-terms were just as interesting as world politics has been in the last few years. President Donald 3 Trump had made the significance of the vote quite clear, and it was mixed results for him. The Democrats picked up 30 seats in the House, but the Republicans gained a couple of Senate spots.
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CAMPUS MOMENTS By George McMillan
Pride - The university’s LGBT student leaders alongside SUBU’s Democracy and Equality team came together earlier this year for pride 1 day on campus. The event was the biggest and wildest Bournemouth Uni has seen, students paraded round campus to show their support for the community. Nerve FM - Nerve had it’s annual FM fortnight, for two weeks the radio station went on the local airwaves and was listened to by 2 listeners across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch on 87.9FM. Highlights included a whole cucumber being eaten on air and presenters trying to host whilst playing chubby bunny. Graduation - In November we said goodbye to our fellow students after enjoying their company for the past three years. Thousands of 3 students came back to Bournemouth with their classmates for one last send off at the BIC. Also in attendance was Frank Bruno who was among many other honorary doctorates including Madeleine Wickham and former AFC Bournemouth chairman Trevor Watkins.
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BEST FASHION STYLES By Zlatna Nedev
80s/90s-style Belt Bags - The ’80s were a time of economic boom, when fashion and lifestyles were fast and frivolous. With millennials 1 delaying home purchases and starting families, they have high disposable incomes which revisits some of that 80’s hedonism. Pure escapism from the harsh realities of life. Next-level Functionality - 2018 is all about being comfortable. People today travel further from home more frequently, for work 2 and for leisure, while living in increasingly busy and crowded cities and have more varied and flexible work lives so being comfortable became top priority. That resulted in clothing that responds better to the weather, that travels well and is hyper-versatile. Anything Yellow! - We are finally over the millennial pink, as 2018’s color was a lighter tone of neon yellow. This trend is directly 3 influenced by the impact of street and workwear. Hot brands like Off-White and Gosha Rubchinskiy have used iconography of street signage in their prints and apparel and Kanye West’s Yeezy line and Nike have picked up on the references.
1 2 3 10 BEST SPORTING EVENTS By Ryan Evans World Cup - Following fears for safety of English fans, concerns of racial abuse and widespread negativity over the Three Lions’ 1 chances, this year’s World Cup will go down in memory. Coupled with the unprecedented heatwave, the feel good factor that surrounded the nation for a couple of months this summer is certainly something that hasn’t been seen in my lifetime. Oh, and everyone fell in love with THAT waistcoat.
Ryder Cup - From ‘Mollywood’ to the Postman and everything in 2 between, this year’s Ryder Cup did not disappoint. Following 2016’s 17-11 defeat, Team Europe managed to claim back the Ryder Cup in emphatic style. Their amazing 4-0 whitewash on Friday afternoon was one of the highlights of the weekend, as was the historic moment of Sergio Garcia becoming Europe’s all-time leading points scorer.
Winter Olympics - It seems more than 10 months since the Winter Olympics - in fact, we’ve had the Beast from the East that grinded 3 the country to a halt for a few days AND the hottest summer on record since the end of the PyeongChang games. At the Skeleton track, Lizzy Yarnold became Team GB’s most successful Winter Olympian whilst Laura Deas and Dom Parsons picked up excellent bronze medals.
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TOP TV SHOWS By Claire Boad Bodyguard - Bodyguard has been one of the biggest run-away successes this year thanks to how gripping this drama could be. 1 Viewers were hooked to their television boxes as the Richard Madden epic had viewers on the edge of their seat. It’s 10.4 million viewers of the final episode showed it definitely didn’t lose steam as it went on. Queer Eye - Bobby, Jonathon, Antoni, Karamo and Tan are the fab five and have been melting the hearts of many Netflix viewers 2 over the past year. After the success of the first series, the second definitely lived up to the hype before. The fab five help many different people, from a transgender man recovering from top surgery, to a guy who failed his first year of college. The Circle - Channel 4’s incredible concept of a reality show took people by surprise in September. A game where you have to be the 3 most popular on a social media site without meeting anyone really highlighted how easy it is to create a fake persona online. This was unique in the way that we as viewers knew the contestants and saw them make the choice whether to lie or not.
1 2 3 12 FILMS OF THE YEAR By Daniel Harden
American Animals - American Animals applies documentary to the biopic in a way that both heightens authenticity and questions the 1 truth of its story. Bart Layton’s ground-breaking direction changes film as we know it, making American Animals nothing less than a masterpiece. It’s complete with strong performances, especially from Evan Peters.
A Star is Born - Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut proves not only his gift for filmmaking, but also that a third remake can be a good 2 idea. With a determined director and outstanding performances from Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot, A Star Is Born is perhaps the most emotionally resonant and authentic film of the year. A no contest Oscar winner for its music, but hopefully, Cooper, Gaga and Elliot will get the recognition they deserve.
Roma - Straight from the heart of Alfonso Cuarón, director of Gravity and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Roma is 3 nothing short of a masterpiece. A breath-taking display of the sheer filmmaking talent of one man. Cuarón writes his most personal story, which he brings to fruition through a masterclass of the long take in his first cinematography feature credit. It’s a shoo-in for the Oscars and an absolute must see.
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BIGGEST NEWS STORIES By Drew Hyndman
Salisbury Poisoning - Russia’s security services claimed yet another life on British soil following the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his 1 daughter Yulia Skripal with the nerve agent Novichok. President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, denied any involvement in the attack, and the men accused were publically ridiculed online after claiming they just wanted to visit Salisbury’s “historic 123-metre spire”.
Cambridge Analytica - Facebook came under intense scrutiny worldwide after it was revealed that Cambridge Analytica had used 2 Facebook users’ data to target US voters with political ads in the run up to the 2016 presidential election. This all hit a peak when Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, appeared in front of the US Congress leading to some bemusing questions from Senators who clearly don’t understand the internet.
Trump & Korea - After decades of technically being at war, the two Koreas, following some unlikely action from Donald Trump, 3 finally signed a peace deal. Maybe Trump got a little bit too much credit for the hard work mostly done by South and North Korean diplomats but it was still undoubtedly good news that we really needed halfway through the year. Whether it’s a lasting peace remains to be seen.
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Milkman by Anna Burns - “The day Somebody McSomebody put a gun to my breast and called me a cat and threatened to shoot me was the 1 same day the Milkman died”. Winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize, Milkman, is a story set in 1970s, Northern Ireland, that tackles the conflict of the time from the perspective of a teenage girl. A unique, new read from Anna Burns. Normal People by Sally Rooney - Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year award, 2018, Normal People is a love story about how 2 one person can change another’s life, and shows us how difficult it can be to talk about how we feel. A modern take on the classic ‘will- they-won’t-they’. the witch doesn’t burn in this one by Amanda Lovelace - The second book in Lovelace’s “Women are Some Kind of Magic” 3 series. A collection of poems about womanhood that fans of Rupi Kaur will enjoy. If you haven’t already, check out her first book the princess doesn’t burn in this one.
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Are we forgetting the true tradition behind Christmas?
It’s that time of year again... days are shorter, nights seem to last forever. Winter has come. Winter brings about its own complications and is an amalgamation of happiness and sadness. In this edition’s features is a result of that. Get some eggnog, sit back, and read about the support homeless find around Bournemouth, or about how Scandinavians celebrate their christmas. - Aakash Bhatia, Features Editor 16 COMMERCIALISATION OF CHRISTMAS By Hannah Craven
Photo: Mike Mozart from Flickr roasting fire, opening presents with making money out of Christmas. I can’t family, Christmas songs playing in blame them but it is getting ridiculous. Athe background, this should be the By the time Christmas comes around I’m traditional image of Christmas. Instead, happy that I don’t have to trail through the corporate companies with their red lorries Dolphin Shopping Centre hearing another are taking over the image of Christmas. Christmas song that I’ve heard twenty Before Coca Cola was around, Father times in the last three days. Are we losing Christmas had a green coat. Nowadays, the tradition and magic that surrounds department stores’ Christmas adverts Christmas? are all over the Television. Each year is a competition to make the most popular Christmas advert. But are we forgetting the The positives true tradition behind Christmas? Commercialisation can be a good thing. More money into local businesses, the high street is the busiest that it’s been all year. Tired of Chrisrtmas Family members finding the perfect gift for Whilst these companies make money over their loved one. There is a lot of kindness Christmas, the British Public are starting to during Christmas. Many people donate get tired of the word Christmas. Christmas to charity and help other people. Which seems to come around earlier each year. links to the traditional religious element of Stores keep bringing out their Christmas Christmas. Big coffee chains have special display at the end of August. I’m starting to Christmas drinks, Santa Clause on each cup feel like the Grinch, I hate to admit that I’m with reindeers. The drinks are delicious. starting to loathe the thought of Christmas. I do enjoy sitting in Costa on a cold day All because of commercialisation. drinking a hot chocolate with cream.
So many people state that Christmas only begins once the famous red Coca Cola lorry advert airs on the TV, this is normally during ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. I believe Christmas starts at the beginning of December not any earlier. We haven’t even finished with Halloween before the Christmas Music starts to play in ASDA. Everywhere you look, brands are
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Christmas adverts are such a big thing than The less fortunate ever before, each year it’s a competition Christmas can also be a hard time of who is going to have the biggest advert. year for many people who are struggling Last year John Lewis spent 7 Million with money or being alone on the big day. Pounds on their Moz the Monster advert. Commercialisation doesn’t help these Members of the public criticised this as people, every time they go to the shops, they felt the company could of donated they feel guilty and it makes them think some of this money to the homeless or about their finance. I personally believe vulnerable individuals at Christmas. You that Christmas shouldn’t be about the could even buy Moz the Monster plush money. It should be about seeing those toy for £20 in store. This is going too far, family members that you haven’t seen why should Christmas be about advertising since last Christmas. Being around the and money. Yes, the adverts are amazing people you love. to watch and have a brilliant story but is it really about Christmas? Or is it just more The adverts money for the company concerned? Christmas Adverts take over the TV around the beginning of November, with Commercialisation can be positive during tear-jerking carrots finding love, a monster the festive period, I enjoy the traditions hiding under the bed and Paddington the which have been introduced over the year bear hitting the streets of London. These from companies. I enjoy going to see the adverts are loved by the members of the Coca Cola Truck in Bournemouth. I love public each year. I’m guilty myself crying the advent calendars made from Cadbury’s. at the John Lewis adverts. But overall, we need to remember that Christmas is about spending the time with the ones we love, watching Christmas Films and, most of all, having fun.
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IN SCANDINAVIA By Jake Carter
here it’s widely celebrated, consisting of fish, the second course cold Christmas time can be very cured meats, then the third wave consists Wdifferent from country to country. of warm dishes – this will likely include Scandinavia is no exception; other than sausages, a potato and cream casserole, the fact that they actually get snow during and the fabled Swedish meatballs. Christmas, they have many unique customs and traditions that you might find interesting.
The day of celebration First and foremost, the Scandinavians have their main Christmas celebrations on the 24th. This is due to deep-seated Christian traditions; celebrations take place the day before, then on the day itself you rest and go to church. This obviously isn’t as prevalent today but old habits die hard. In Denmark the main part of the meal is either roasted Duck or Goose, complete In Norway they really like to leave it until with caramelized potatoes, red cabbage the last minute. Stores will still be open and cranberry jam. It doesn’t seem like on the 24th and the first part of the day is much but families like to add their own spent doing last-minute shopping or going personal touches, for example, mine to church services, then at 5pm church serves warmed-up crips with the meal. bells across the country ring out for Christmas and only then do they sit For Norway they typically have pork ribs down to have their Christmas meal and at the centre of their meal, although there open presents. are many alternatives including fish, lamb or mutton ribs, and sometimes they even The Christmas meal have sheep’s head. This is usually served This is where it varies quite a bit between with sides of red cabbage, sausages and the three countries. In Sweden they have potatoes (yes, they really like what’s called a ‘Julbord’. It’s a three- their potatoes). course buffet-style meal, the first course One thing these countries do have in
20 One thing these contries do have in common is dessert. Along with various Decorations Scandinavians also like to decorate the sweets, they have a rice pudding served outside of their houses, with restraint with a hot cherry sauce. Many households however. They mostly use tasteful white like to throw a little fun into dessert and or gold string lights, you’ll find no giant hide a whole almond in the rice pudding, inflatable Santa Clauses over there. whoever finds the almond gets a prize.
In Sweden they like to use straw to make The tree decorations, symbolic of Jesus being born Fake Christmas trees are much less in a manger. Some households put a goat common in Scandinavia, in fact, Denmark made from straw in front of their Christmas is a major producer of live Christmas trees. tree to guard it, and in the city of Gälve Traditionally trees are not decorated until a giant version of the goat is built each the 24th, however the anticipation clearly year – usually only to be burned down or became too much as that tradition has died wrecked in some way or another. down now. As well as candles on the tree, Danes also As for decorations, they use rather creepy like to have advent candles – a giant candle gnome-like figures called ‘Nisse’ – a marked with each day leading up to the creature from Nordic folklore – and they 24th, you light it until it burns down to the like to use real candles (with a bucket of next day. And in case you didn’t think that’s water nearby of course) which they light enough candles, some households also on the 24th. Many households also like to have an advent crown – a wreath complete top their trees off with the flags of their with four candles. Each candle is lit every country. Finally, without exception, there Sunday leading up to Christmas Eve. will always be a star at the top – fairies are a no-go over there. Television Christmas TV is taken very seriously over there, particularly in Sweden and Denmark. In Denmark there is a a TV series called ‘Christmas Calendar,’ it runs during December (one episode each day until the 25th) and is different every year.
Then in Sweden at 3pm on the 24th, most families will stop whatever they’re doing to watch the Donald Duck Christmas special: ‘From All of Us to All of You.’ Apparantly there’s a huge divide between those who open presents before or after the show.
Both of these traditions have been running since the 1960s.
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HELP FOR THE HOMELESS By Charlotte Willis
Since 2010, homelessness has been increasing at an alarming rate and continues to rise.
Did you know... Various causes of • Rough sleeping has doubled since homelessness: 2010. • Trauma and/or childhood trauma • 79 000 homeless households live in temporary accommodation. • Mental and/or physical health issues • Over 120 000 children are • High private rents homeless. This takes an enormous • Loss of job and/or low wages toll on their emotional wellbeing • Debt and development. This can cause • Lack of social housing mental health issues which can be • Cuts to the welfare system carried through to adulthood. • Leaving care or the armed forces • 33 000 families are in work despite not having a stable home. • Breakdown of relationships • Sofa surfing is a form of • Addiction homelessness.
iving money to people who find themselves homeless is not enough to solve these complex issues. It often leaves them trapped in a cycle of homelessness as they do Gnot look to seek help. Many homeless people do not like to beg meaning they can get overlooked, whereas aggressive beggars may receive a lot more. In rare cases, some people who beg are not homeless, meaning your goodwill could be lost.
This is why Street Support Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are working to bring all homeless organisations in your area together under one roof. This allows much needed resources to be shared equally, meaning organisations can provide a better service of help to those in need.
The good news is, there are many alternative ways that YOU can help the homeless in your community this Christmas and beyond!
22 How you can help the homeless: 1. Create a fundraising event or donate to the Change for Good Just Giving page, Change for Good. The money goes directly to a homeless person which help with items such as furniture or a rent deposit for a new home.
2. Volunteer! Even helping with website management or project development can really help charities. This is great experience to work with many different organisations and boost your career prospects.
3. Give practical items to organisations. Needs are frequently updated on their websites.
4. Use Street Support for University projects and help raise awareness e.g. statistical analysis and research; an opportunity for professors and students alike! Support is available for your ideas, resources and contacts, to ensure you get the best from your projects.
5. Point a rough sleeper to charities’ websites to allow them to access services.
6. Simply smiling and saying hello when you pass a rough sleeper can make a huge difference!
“There’s clearly a lot of desire for people to help make a difference and we’re always looking for those passionate people who really want to see this issue resolved. I am honoured to work with so many different organisations; each one brings a unique outlook on how to help.” – Claire (Project Support Officer).
The project team, Ian Jones, Claire Devaney and Charlotte Willis, are located on Talbot Campus and are available to give further details on this social issue. For up-to-date information on their work check out their social media: @StreetSupportBCP @SSupportBCP
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LIFE OF A STUDENT WITH IBD By Ryan Evans
t’s the middle of the day, but you’re still There are two types of IBD – Crohn’s in bed, exhausted, unable to summon disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It tends to Ienough energy to simply get up. The appear for the first time in people aged walk to the kitchen to make yourself a cup between 15 and 25, and affects mainly of tea is way too far for you to manage. developed nations. But despite affecting The only time you can unravel yourself so many people so badly, it’s rarely talked from the covers is when the bathroom about, and almost seen as a taboo. calls, your least favourite place in the house. If it wasn’t for the agonising pain, “People have no idea what’s going on until the trip has expended so much energy you tell them,” says Kit Danks, a third year that you’d be able to fall asleep on the loo. Multimedia Journalism student who was You’re losing weight every day, your skin is diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis aged 14. covered in rashes, you’re starving but you “The easiest way of saying it is ‘I’ve got can’t stomach anything. You have to make ulcers in my bowel’, and then they cringe.” the long and painful walk to the bathroom This is despite a host of well-known names 15, sometimes even 20 times a day - if saying that they suffer from IBD, such you’re ‘lucky’. as Olympic Legend Sir Steve Redgrave, swimmer Siobhan Marie O’Connor and ex-Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher. For people who aren’t affected there needs to be a better way of making Like Kit, I was diagnosed with UC at 14 them understand what’s going on years old. I was in hospital having suffered when people say I can’t make it to a double fracture to my leg, a very stressful my lecture this morning because of time for me. Compartment syndrome set my colitis. in, and during surgery they found a blood clot. If they had operated hours later, or the doctors and nurses hadn’t managed it so well, I could have lost my leg. The stress This is what day-to-day life is like for the of this at such a young age is what my hundreds of thousands of people across doctors think caused the Colitis – IBD can the country suffering from Inflammatory be stress-induced. Bowel Disease, not to be confused with the similarly named Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
24 “Last summer during exams, I remember suffering in silence because of the stigma getting really stressed around that period, and misunderstanding of the condition and all of that stress bring on these – and this week hopes to draw people’s symptoms and it just completely drains attention to it. you,” Kit says. “I know a lot of students struggle as it is with feeling tired, over It also hopes to destigmatise the condition. worked and stressed, but then imagine “There definitely needs to be more symptoms you really don’t want to have awareness. For people who aren’t affected to deal with on top of that.” there needs to be a better way of making them understand what’s going on when people say ‘I can’t make it to my lecture this morning because of my Colitis’,” Kit tells me. Main Symptoms “If you can’t make an exam because you’re exhausted from your Colitis, you’re going Diarrhoea to be at such a disadvantage. They might feel like they’re not good enough or they Abdominal cramps need to just get on with it and try harder, but it’s not that simple. People need to try Tiredness/fatigue and understand that, not just for Colitis but all invisible illnesses really.” Feeling generally unwell Loss of appetite & weight Anaemia Mouth ulcers
It seems the nature of student life – the periods where there’s less work to do then all of a sudden there’s more deadlines than days in the week – can amplify the symptoms for certain people, myself and Kit included.
This week (1st – 7th December), it’s Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week. It’s thought that hundreds of thousands of people are
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The beauty of living in the UK is that we have Europe on our doorstep
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HOTTEST FASHION AT
BOURNEMOUTH UNI By Raluca Rusoiu
his edition sees the return of Nerve’s Campus Fashion Review! Read on to find out some of the best outfits around Uni that’s caught our eyes this Winter... When Tgetting ready for a 9am, you rarely think to be stylish because only the word in itself makes you think you have to put in a lot of effort and time. So you end up throwing a pair of leggings, a t-shirt and a jacket. Which is absolutely fine.
However, if you have something scheduled for after uni, such as a date, a get together with your friends or just going out for ice-cream (or drinks – each to their own) and you want to look more stylish than leggings and t-shirt, then keep on reading. These tips will save you from going home, redressing and wasting a lot of time and energy.
Elena Dress: Zara, Jacket: Reserved, Tights: H&M, Shoes: Primark
Her inspiration for this outfit were autumn colors and a modern Audrey Hepburn.
Tip: Try wearing a couple of high quality pieces. This way, your outfit will still look stylish and expensive even with Primark shoes.
30 Elena Dress: Zara, Jacket: Vintage s.Oliver, Shoes: Converse
Elena’s style is inspired by Steve Madden, Max Mara and Maison Margiela.
Tip: You can transform an outfit by playing with fabrics. Whilst the satin dress is more suitable for going out, the denim jacket and converse high tops make the outfit perfect for daytime.
Dayle Dress: H&M, Ankle boots: Topshop, Bag & Jacket: AllSaints
Dayle’s style is a combination between grunge and classic. Whilst Angelina Jolie is her inspiration for an edgy feminine look, she also follows the classics - Chanel and Dior.
Tip: Always have a statement timeless piece in your wardrobe such as the little black dress – it will never go out of style and you can count on it
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Charlotte Jeans & Coat: Topshop, Shoes: Deichmann, Top: ASOS
Her style consists in “what’s comfy and what looks presentable” and her inspiration is Tammy Hembrow.
Tip: Give your outfit a pop of color by choosing embroidered jeans. Alternatively, you can learn DIY denim embroidery from the lots of online tutorials that are out there (and they’re quite easy to follow).
Molly Dungarees & Scarf: Topshop, Jacket: Levi’s, Shoes: Nike Air Force
Her style is casual and comfy, just perfect for uni.
Tip: Any outfit can be balanced with an oversized scarf. Choose colors, geometric patterns or floral prints to give your comfy outfit a stylish look.
32 Millie Flashbacks: Adidas, Jeans & Top: Topshop, Jacket: Zara
Millie’s style varies from comfy baggy dungarees and jumpers to tighter clothing when wanting to “show off”. Her inspiration is Cara Delavigne because you can easily find dupes of her clothes from high street retailers.
Tip: Nude oversized jackets go with everything…and they’re comfy too! Try investing in timeless pieces rather than pieces that will stay in trend for just one season.
Raluca Top & Shoes: H&M, Jacket: Zara, Trousers: Oasis
Raluca’s style consists in colors, patterns and a combination of fabrics. She gets her inspiration from Romanian bloggers, Alina & Carmen, and she buys a Vogue every month to see the latest fashion trends.
Tip: Again, invest in a timeless piece such as a white jacket. You can wear it on multiple occasions and it will never go out of style.
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TOP PLACES TO VISIT THIS CHRISTMAS By Jacob Donohoe
Photo: Yuichi Kosio from Flickr inter in the UK has its drawbacks. Vienna has been named many things, the The lead up to Christmas can be ‘City of Dreams’ and the ‘City of Music’ to Wextremely busy for most people, name a couple. Its intellectual legacy was moods worsening as everything gets colder shaped by resident titans such as Mozart, and darker. That being said, why not escape Sigmund Freud and Beethoven. the chaos for a few days? The beauty of living in the UK is that we have Europe on Be mindful that Austria itself is a country our doorstep, provoking a tempting desire that is proud of its values of equality and it to get away, but at a feasible distance. is illegal to wear any garment in public that And now with certain airlines advertising conceals the face or makes facial features flights for as low as £9.99, it’s even easier to unrecognisable. escape the madding crowds.
To get the best out of your winter European Berlin break, check out the cities below which Berlin is another city that suits the winter really come into their own during the next months, being the centre for so much few months… history, with the cold enhancing the industrial artsy feel.
Vienna You may find yourself queuing up for one Did you know the first snow globes were of the world’s most exclusive night clubs, invented in Vienna? The city is beautiful Berghain or Watergate. Be warned though, in the winter, with its grand renaissance the bouncers aren’t too friendly and don’t Photo: Attila Geczy architecture reimagined under a layer like big groups of guys or girls. If you find from Wikimedia Commons of snow. yourself unable to get into either, Suicide Circus is a good club for an authentic Berlin techno experience. It’s easy to escape the chill as well with the city full of museums and art galleries to take shelter in.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises you to carry your passport around everywhere as the city has increased security measures in the current climate.
3422 Budapest If Vienna or Berlin are a bit out of a budget then try Budapest where beer can be bought for as low as £1. The history here is also prominent with deep roman history for lovers of all things ancient. The thermal baths provide a welcome escape, as you sit back and forget about all the coursework that needs to be in for the first week back of January.
Photo: Lauri Vain from Flickr
as opposed to two wheels. There are many interesting spectacles to explore also, with the hemp museum and the notorious red light district. Many Brits find themselves getting into trouble here, with an array of substances available which aren’t so easily found at home, so be sure to read up before your trip.
Reasons to get away Whilst a lot of students have exams in January it is up for debate as to whether a short trip away will affect your results. It may even help you to study better! Forbes stated that scientists have found travel can actually make you smarter, as the act of experiencing new things leads to more links in the brain. This is not surprising as Photo: Attila Geczy travelling gives us inspiration and raises our from Wikimedia Commons expectations of what we think of the world.
Therefore I encourage you to give yourself Amsterdam the gift of time this Christmas, and go seek Amsterdam is traditionally associated out somewhere new and foreign. Your with a laid back summer vibe, as millions brain will thank you for it when it’s freshly of tourists flock from across the world. rebooted and back to revision. However, in the winter the city takes on a new form. For more information on how to stay safe in the snow look for the Travel Aware Usually cluttered with bikes and people advice pages at https://travelaware. coming at you left, right and centre, the icy campaign.gov.uk footpaths bring everyone back to two feet 35 FASHION & LIFESTYLE TOP FIVE INTERESTING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD
hristmas, the most wonderful time of the year that brings joy to everyone. We all love to bring the festive spirit into our homes with traditions and rit- Cuals. In honor of the traditions that make Christmas what it is, we are taking a look at the top five most interesting Christmas traditions from around the globe.
Koleduvane, Bulgaria The Bulgarian tradition of “Koleduvane” 2 takes place at midnight on Christmas Eve. In this ritual, young boys dressed in traditional clothes go from house to house and sign songs to chase away the demons. This tradition takes place from midnight to dawn on the 24th of December. Photo: Victoria_Borodinova from pixabay
Kallikantzari, Greece 4 According to Greek folklore on Christmas Day, pesky goblins called “Kallikantzari” would come from underneath people’s homes and play tricks on them until the 6th Of January. The traditions to get rid of the little invaders is to burns logs or old shoes, or just to hang a sausage by the chimney. Photo: Dvortygirl from Wiki- media Commons
36 TOP FIVE INTERESTING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS By Ivo Rashkov The Yule Goat, Sweden AROUND THE WORLD 1 Swedish people have their own very unique Christmas tradition – the Yule Goat. It is a giant goat figure made out of straw, which is used for decorations Scandinavian homes. The purpose of the goat is to help guard the Christmas Tree.
Photo: Tony Nordin from Wikimedia Commons
Krampus, Austria 3 In Austrian tradition, St. Nicholas rewards the nice little boys and girls with presents, while his evil companion – Krampus, a demon-like creature, roams the streets and punishes those who have been naughty. In the first week of December young men dress-up as Krampus and terrify children with clattering bells and chains. Photo: Johann Jaritz from Wikimedia Commons
Broom hiding, Norway 5 A Norwegian tradition that dates back centuries to the time when people still believed in witches and evil spirits, is broom hiding. On Christmas Eve people hide their brooms to prevent evil witches from stealing and riding away on them.
Photo:Shoshanah from flickr
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PARTY SEASON
OUTFIT INSPIRATION By Clare Stephenson
uring the festive season between juggling buying presents for your loved ones and cramming for end of term exams the last thing you’re going to be thinking about is Dwhat to wear for your work’s Xmas party let alone the hardest decision of the year – what to wear for NYE. To make things easier for you, here are the hottest outfits whatever your plans to end this year are.
The biggest trend For something that returns similar but with every year for the a bit more of party season is an edge this sequins. Its classic, halterneck glitzy and fun. jumpsuit with 80’s For red carpet inspired flares is style without perfect. the price tag John Zack Petit Missguided’s cowl - £50 neck silver maxi dress is perfect. Missguided - £40
If you are going to a more sophisticated party, it can be difficult to find an outfit that’s still fun and trendy whilst meeting the dress code. House of CB is one website that caters to the higher end of events - particularly their party and Christmas collections dropping this month. Some of my favourites include this tweed multi-coloured dress, (£119) and this gold bandage peplum finish dress (£139).
38 If you’re planning to end 2018 grooving and attending one of the country’s biggest raves such as Abode at 338 or Defected at Printworks then a floorlength dress might not be appropriate. Instead this snake print co ord paired with a bomber jacket and biker boots could be the perfect thing to wear when seeing in the new year. Missguided: Shorts - £9.99, Neck crop top - £7.99.
If not, this slinky unitard of stone colour is also right on trend - £20
Often, the hardest part of any outfit can be the bag, but this red snakeskin clutch from Pretty Little Thing is perfect for the office Christmas party straight to your Xmas drinks with the girls (for when you may have double booked yourself one night. Pretty Little Thing - £15
For a statement piece these colourful drop earrings are great and at only £6 won’t break the bank. ASOS - £10
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BOYFRIEND’S GUIDE TO XMAS PRESENTS By Gracie Leader
oys, as Christmas nears your main priority becomes a difficult one. Buying presents for the special person in your life is difficult, but in today’s world it becomes even Bmore challenging. To avoid your Christmas shopping turning into the scene from Love Actually when Rowan Atkinson perfectly but slowly wraps that heart necklace whilst Alan Rickman nearly has a breakdown whilst waiting, here is the Christmas Gift Guide for Dummys – or just those of the opposite sex. Makeup Skincare Although you know it’s a process that can It’s no secret you love when she asks to take a long time you don’t really know what do face masks with you. So really buying they do during that time. To make the hunt her this as a present is just for you to for the perfect item that she doesn’t already use as well. Unfortunately, the language have but will definitely use easier, here are surrounding all these products is bound some of the most wanted sets this season: to confuse you, unless you’re taking a biopharmacy degree: 1. Morphe Molten Magic 12-Piece Lip Collection - £29 from Morphe 1. Mario Badescu’s Holiday Classic 2. The Festive Eyeshadow Palette by Juvia’s Collection - £21 from Beauty Bay Place - £14 from Beauty Bay 2. Garnier Charcoal Purifying Skin Regime 3. Doll Beauty Three Pack Eyelash Exclusive Kit Oily Skin - £10 from Boots - £17.49 from Beauty Bay 4. Rose Romance 12-Piece Brush Set by BH Cosmetics - £17.49 from Beauty Bay Clothes This might seem simple at first - she’ll always need clothes - but once you soon Books realise the choice and range you have to Although this gift seems to be forgotten pick from it’ll have your head spinning in the age of digitalization, in this cozy faster than Vogue’s fashion fauxpa’s weather nothing can be better than adding pages: some new books to their reading list: 1. Teddy Cropped Faux Fur Jacket in Beige 1. Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur - £7.99 from - £75 from Oh Polly Waterstones 2. Urban Outfitters’s Lace Underwire 2. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - £5.99 Triangle Bralette - £22 from Urban from Waterstones Outfitters. 3. Van’s Red and Pink Checker Slip ons - 40 £40 from ASOS
DEBATES
If Europe things they have a
problem with migration today... Photo: Oast House Archive wait 20 years. on Creative Commons
With climate change increasingly moving to the forefront of everyone's minds, this month debates weighs in on the issue, and asks who should be shouldering most of blame and what they can do to tackle the issue. Also, we explore the theme of gentrification and how it will affect Brixton - the unofficial capital of Black Britain. - Silva Chege, Debates Editor
42 SHOULD THERE BE A CLIMATE TAX? By Silva Chege
welve years. The world’s leading The worst part of it all? The countries that are climate scientists have given us most vulnerable to the dangers of climate Ttwelve years to dramatically curb change aren’t the ones most responsible for our current emission habits or face it. In fact, it’s the poorest and least to blame unprecedented disaster. for it who will suffer the most. For instance, as the Africa Progress Panel has noted: it would take the average Ethiopian 240 years Time to change to register the same carbon footprint as With enough meaningful and immediate the average American. So, how do we level changes, we can limit global warming to the playing field? How do we make things just 1.5 degrees, affording ourselves more fairer? Simple. A climate tax. time to steer permanently away from the ecological abyss. However, if we ignore the experts and allow global warming to exceed Carbon footprint per person 2 degrees, then we dramatically increase the risk of drought, floods, extreme heat and poverty for the poorest hundreds of millions of people. With global warming being a major concern for the whole world, 0.11912 surely every country should be forced to do 21.5 Metric Metric Tons their outmost to stop it? Not exactly. Tons CO2 CO2 Who’s responsible? The burden of reducing climate change Ethiopia should mostly be shouldered by the ones most responsible for it. Because last time United States I checked; Botswana’s factories aren’t spewing millions of tonnes of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere. And in Kenya, Essentially, the richer and more polluting I don’t see millions of people flooding countries should invest a lot more time and the streets with gas guzzling behemoths. money into ecological programs than they No. These environmental sins are being currently do. So, that doesn’t mean giving committed by the likes of China, America free money to poorer governments and Europe, specifically.
43 DEBATES without terms, which could potentially lead Across the West, populist parties have to its misuse. Instead, it means investing been gaining major political ground based heavily in schemes and programmes to help on their anti-migration stances. So much developing nations fight the severest effects so that the likes of Hungary, Poland and of climate change. Italy have gone on to elect nationalistic and xenophobic governments. But, if such One such initiative could be The Great Green countries are truly opposed to immigration, Wall, which is described by the organisation then climate change should surely be on the on their website as, “An African-led top of their agenda, right? movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world If Europe thinks they have a problem with across the entire width of Africa.” The Sahel migration today … wait 20 years,” said region stretches from Senegal in West Africa retired US military corps brigadier general to Djibouti in the East. If all goes to plan, the Stephen Cheney to The Guardian. “See what wall should slow down desertification in the happens when climate change drives people region, allowing food to be regrown and out of Africa – the Sahel [sub-Saharan area] settlements to be rebuilt. So much of which especially – and we’re talking now not just has already been destroyed by encroaching one or two million, but 10 or 20 [million]. deserts. They are not going to southern Africa, they are going across the Mediterranean. They’re Impact on immigration going to Europe.” Unfortunately, the precarious livelihood of Ultimately, fears of immigration shouldn’t African farmers might not be pressing to be the thing galvanising richer nations all. However, even those on the right-wing towards tackling climate change, it should should also be concerned with climate be fairness. It’s just not fair for the poorest change. Since 2015 - the height of the and least deserving nations to be lumbered refugee crisis, when millions of Africans and with the full weight of global warming, as Asians found themselves on the shores of it isn’t their choice - they’re just victims of Europe, immigration has been on the top of geography. Countries like the US and China the political agenda across continent. simply need to do more, not just for sake of the developing world, but the whole of humanity too.
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DEBATES GENTRIFICATION As hip coffee shops spring up in unexpected locations, so does the cost of housing. But is this transformation really to blame for the housing crisis?
n South London sits Brixton, an area typically affiliated with a strong black Icommunity. However, in recent years this has begun to change at the hands of gentrification which is slowly disrupting By Heidi Merrony social landscapes all over the capital. “The way gentrification has been managed symptom of the housing crisis, areas get in Brixton particularly, is appalling. There’s nicer because people living in them tend a black London community there that has to get more affluent. They are not the been completely eroded,” explains reason behind it they are just part of the Reuben Young of housing campaign process. The only reason behind it is group, ‘Priced Out’. because we haven’t built enough homes in high demand areas.” Gino Spocchia, a graduate from Birmingham University who recently made In London for every room on the the move to Brixton, paints a picture of his market there’s an estimated four people neighbourhood that nods to the increasing chasing it, even for the most mediocre social divide in the area, “it’s not until I accommodation. Across England last year, Googled the name of the place where I 217,000 new homes were built. This is an live, if you look at 2004 or 2005, a tonne increase from previous years, however only of articles pop up that talk about how 19% of that figure (41,530) were considered notorious it is and how gangs lived here.” affordable housing. This is becoming a I asked him if they had moved away from huge issue as people on lower incomes, the estate, “I imagine they’re still here, particularly nurses and teachers, struggle but the area has become more,” he to remain in certain areas because it’s pauses for a few seconds and responds simply too expensive. sheepishly, “cleansed.” Peter Bowman, Chair of the ‘Coalition This issue isn’t exclusive to Brixton, as more for Economic Justice’ says, “the housing residents are slowly being pushed out of market can’t supply low cost housing, London due to demand from wealthier so I think the only sensible alternative is individuals wanting to live in the city. But for local authorities or other non-profit is gentrification and this influx of new organisations to provide low cost housing, people to the capital just a distraction and and the secret to that is being able to get scapegoat from the real issue at hand? hold of land at low costs.” Peter believes Reuben thinks so, “gentrification is a in a Land Value Tax (LVT) as a long-term
46 Photo credit: Oast House Archive on Creative Commons solution to the problem, “what that does is decided to set up an independent local it takes the speculative value out of land. magazine, ‘The Margate Mercury’ to boost So many people are interested in it as a positivity in the town. Speaking on the financial asset.” Just a few days prior to community she reports on, Clare says, our interview Toby Lloyd, Head of Housing “you’ve got a lot of like-minded people Development at homeless charity ‘Shelter’, living here, who moved from London, and author of ‘Rethinking the Economics in the same predicament. We’re kind of of Land and Housing’, became a housing the victims of gentrification in London, advisor to the Prime Minister. It seems so have moved to Margate, but we’re reform to the current housing climate probably then causing gentrification here.” could be on the horizon, or at least the This rings true for locals, as house prices government seem more willing to listen. in the area are beginning to rise, creating a lack of affordable homes. Undoubtedly Reuben notes that, “the housing crisis has hit no one harder Bill Taylor has been living in Margate than young people.” As a 22-year-old for 40 years and has witnessed “a lot of male from a working-class background change” over the years. He has expressed who’s living on an apprentice wage in the his concerns for the current state of his capital, Gino can vouch for this as finding hometown. “It’s really annoying for the accommodation that was affordable locals that they send this overflow from proved challenging, “I think for London it London, because they can’t house them [his monthly rent] is exceptionally good. It up there and so flood us down here. It’s still takes up 50% of my monthly earnings the lack of housing for locals, that’s the and so, even though it is affordable trouble.” However, he is quick to mention for London, I don’t really earn much that the new businesses and creative for London.” This can be said for many scene are a welcome asset, “I’m all for individuals who are struggling to keep people coming down and contributing to up rent payments for their often, tiny, the welfare of the area.” Since the opening shared flats. of the Turner Contemporary gallery in 2011, Margate has been tipped as an up- This struggle has led to a wave of people and- coming town but not all locals agree, moving away from the capital. One “they keep saying: ‘Margate is on the way destination that has been greeted with up’, I just can’t see it myself.” a wave of Londoners is sea-side town, Margate in Kent. Although gentrification is causing disruption within many communities Clare Freeman is one of those who across the country - its link to the housing decided to make the move, “I was paying crisis being undeniable - it’s important to £800 for a room in a house in Peckham, note that it can bring positives to those and I wanted to live somewhere that was communities affected. As Reuben puts it, more affordable - I really wanted to get on “on the whole I think it means the property ladder and I couldn’t afford communities change, and it’s not to do that in London.” necessarily always a bad thing.”
Like a lot of young people making the move to Margate, Clare is a creative who
47 TWEETS FROM THE STREETS
There’s a graduation theme to this edition’s Tweets From The Streets, which took place down at the BIC in November. Well done to all of the students who graduated! Remember, if you want to feature in Tweets From The Streets, make sure you tag @nervemagazinebu on Instagram.
Nikki T-H Liam Grace @NikkiT_H @_LiamGrace
Had the loveliest graduation Had a great time at Graduation celebrated with those that today! Was fantastic to meet supported me through it! guest speaker and #afcb legend Bournemouth you have been fun! Trevor Watkins - one of the many people a massive part in saving AFC Bournemouth from extinction. @bournemouthuni Beth #BUProud @Bethcs92
So tomorrow is my graduation day and I will officially have a 2:1 Bachelor of Science undergrad degree in Mental Health Nursing from Bournemouth University! Bloody did it!! Even got a little card from my team members at work today #graduation #rmn #nqn #ididit #BU
48 Jessica @Almostsocoolike
Today is the day @EllieBeazley returns back to Bournemouth, squad WHAT’S ON assembling for one last appearance together for graduation Christmas events Big Wheel Light & Pyro show 5.30pm & 8.30pm, 7/14/21/22/28 December, Pier Approach Pantomime: Sleeping Beauty 8 December - 6 January, Pavilion Theatre White Christmas Dip 9.45am, 25 December, Boscombe Pier Gigs & Events You Me At Six Angelo Bozzuto 7pm, 6 December, O2 Academy @BozzutoAngelo Jason Manford 7.30pm, 7 December, BIC Had a wonderful day at Bournemouth Mabel University Graduation Ceremony today 7pm, 11 December, O2 Academy to see my Daughter Graduate with Cool Coast Ice Rink Honors BSc Degree 14 December - 23 February, BIC Homegrown Boxing 5pm, 15 December, O2 Academy justnnam_t Christmas & NYE clubbing The Legendary Xmas Eve Party 9pm, 24 December, 60 Million Postcards Grateful. Thankful. Humbled. Boxing Day Blowout 10.30pm, 26 December, Cameo Halo NYE 2018 9pm, 31 December, Halo N-EU Years Eve 9pm, 31 December, 60 Million Postcards The Circus ft. James Hype & Kenny Allstar 9pm, 31 December, Cameo Enter & Drumfunk 10pm, 31 December, The Old Fire Station
49 ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR A RESLIFE XMAS! By Phoebe Watkins
e kicked off our Christmas Season But now it is indeed December and Social Wellbeing Skills in earnest when we hired the Christmas has officially begun. No-one can WBournemouth Gardens Ice Skating deny that Bournemouth is full of the festive Rink and had our own private skating spirit. Top tip: the Christmas Market had its session, but that is only the beginning of the grand opening Youron homethe away16th from of home November, magic we have in store for you… and if you’re a Christmas fanatic, or even a regular person who enjoys Christmas on a normal, calmer level, and haven’t yet visited, you’re missing out.
Last year we premiered our first ResLife Ice Ball, which if you didn’t go, was an amazing event. But this year promises to be even BIGGER and BETTER (who even knew that was possible?). For those of you who have somehow missed this memo, tickets for the Ice Ball are now on sale, and the party goes ahead on Tuesday 11th of December at TOFS. With a free drink included with every ticket, three different photobooths and paparazzi stationed at the entrance, this is your opportunity to get those ball gowns Unbelievably, it’s already the Christmas and suits dusted off, get suited and booted, Season. We students have held out against and make sure that you have a classy picture buying a coat that actually keeps us warm that you all like. for as long as possible, and still attempt to brave the cold with only our alcohol jackets on when we venture out to a Cameo Wednesday. We’ve all witnessed the arguments between the flatmate who insists that tinsel goes up as soon as Halloween is over, and the resident Scrooge who refuses to accept any Christmas Cheer until December 1st.
50 RESLIFE XMAS EVENTS /BuResLife Throughout December: • Flat Decorating Competition @ Lyme • Hot Chocolate Christmas Wonder- land @ Dorchester • Santa’s Grotto @ Home Park • Elf of Purbeck @ Purbeck
6th December Our Ice Ball is open to everyone, not just • Christmas Movie and Craft Night @ first-years, and with an event which also Chesil includes live music, festive treats and • Okeford’s Christmas Stall @ Talbot Santa’s Grotto photobook (and don’t Campus worry, he’s a professional Santa, not some • Christmas Brownies @ Student random Dad we picked up from Asda), this Village is not a night you want to miss out on! 7th December So go on, get involved in all the Christmas • Makeup Masterclass @ Corfe events that you can; why not! Maybe even try and cook a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings with your flatmates – go on, 8th December I dare you. • Secret Santa and Christmas Dinner @ Okeford
9th December • Christmas Movie Night : Purbeck
10th December • Christmas Movie Night @ Student Village • Christmas Evening @ Home Park – complete with Santa, his reindeers and elves, and a Christmas movie and hot chocolate!
11th December • ResLife Presents: Ice Ball
12th December • Christmas Karaoke @ Purbeck
13th December • Christmas Party @ Corfe 51 ENTERTAINMENT
I started playing music when I was 9 and wrote songs with my brother whilst being part of a band.
Hey guys, in this edition’s Entertainment section, things are turning Christmassy. We have weird traditions from around the world and the best Christmas films to get you in the mood. Plus we have an exclusive interview with Lewis Capaldi shortly before his performance at the O2 Academy. All that plus reviews of Bohemian Rhapsody and Overlord. Claire Boad, Entertainment Editor 52 LIVE REVIEW:
FICKLE FRIENDS By George McMillan
Photo: George McMillan ickle Friends have been doing the The performance itself cannot be faulted, rounds on the UK gig circuit for a fair despite several panic attacks prior to Famount of time, having become toilet coming onto stage, front woman Natassja venue connoisseurs over the years it only Shiner owned the stage with sass and seems fitting that they get rewarded for confidence, addictive guitar riffs and tight their dedication to make it. drum fills over synth pads make for a great live performance. Playing the prestigious Shepherds Bush Empire in London, the five-piece band The problem lies in the fact that much of flaunted their indie-pop anthems with the band’s catalogue sound like they could class and style but to no avail. be from the same song, think Girls by The 1975 but stretched over a fifty-minute The five-piece band released their debut period and what you’re left with is Fickle album ‘You Are Someone Else’ earlier this Friend’s debut album. year after a string of successful EP’s and managed to bag a top 10 beating fellow Finishing on ‘Swim’ and ‘Glue’ the band Brighton band The Magic Gang, despite received rapturous applause from an this it failed to excite fans in the same way audience who had talked over most of that their EP’s had, and the difference in the set they had just watched. the reception becomes even more prevalent watching the band live. Whether the band will manage to break the second album syndrome is uncertain, but if Where tracks released prior to the album they are to do so then they need to ensure such as ‘Cry Baby’, ‘Brooklyn’ and ‘Paris’ they throw their current music-making- received nothing but praise and a sea of formula out and start from scratch. smiling faces eager to sing their favourite indie-pop tunes, album tracks like ‘Bite’ and ‘The Moment’ were an opportunity for the predominantly sixteen-year-old crowd to locate the nearest over 18 gig goer and coerce them into buying them a drink from the bar.
53 ENTERTAINMENT
After being involved in BBC Radio 1’s Brit List and Sound of 2018, Lewis Capaldi has gone from singing in pubs to now touring in-front of thousands of adoring fans. Originally from Glasgow, Capaldi is now embarking on his biggest tour to date. Nerve got the chance to ask him a couple of questions on his co-headline tour with Nina Nesbitt.
54 GETTING TO KNOW:
LEWIS CAPALDI By Ross Mondon
How did you break into the music How would you describe the past year scene? between now and then?
I started playing music when I was 9 Incredible- no other way to describe and wrote songs with my brother whilst it- it’s been a very fast and hectic year, being part of a band. I started gigging but I would never go back to change it. at the age of 12 with my brother, so he I haven’t toured and getting ready for got me in all the pubs as he knew all the show tonight has made everyone the promoters around the area. so buzzing, and I have forgot how that feels till now. We never told the pub my age as I shouldn’t have been there in the first But then when you start a tour, by the place. I would hide in the bathrooms, end I will feel awful and would want play my songs, then get kicked out. I it to stop. Then after a tour or a carried on gigging but never released couple of shows, I’ll release more music any official music. I recorded music and I will do that for a bit, but then on my phone and uploaded it on I start missing doing shows. It’s like SoundCloud; nothing special. a constant circle, re-discovering why I love this job. It got me noticed and I met my manager when I was 17. By the age What is your overall feeling that you of 20 and on my birthday, I released will be now touring in-front of over Bruises. That was a life changer. 35,000 fans compared to last year?
Who is your musical inspiration? It’s weird because I’m still not used to people buying tickets for my shows. My all-time inspiration was Paolo Nutini, For so long I was just playing in pubs I was a huge fan of his music because and that. I said this before when I was I thought he was a cool Scottish guy travelling with Sam Smith and everything who produced different music I have done, I have felt more like at to everything else. home because I’m so used to everyone not coming and seeing my shows. When I was young, I loved Kings of Leon and The View. I also liked Artic But when people come to my gigs Monkeys and basically every music and have come to watch me play, it’s with guitar and bass in it. You released a strange feeling and I’m still not used your First EP ‘Bloom’ last year on the to it yet. 20th October.
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What was it like working with Jessie Reyez as your first collaboration? SET LIST Incredible, it was the first single after Grace the EP and I knew it wasn’t going to be part of another EP, just a Mercy standard single.It had to be different to Headspace everything else I have released, and I Figure it Out wanted it with someone I love. Rush (With Nina Nesbitt) Her EP was incredible. She’s dead cool Don’t Get Me Wrong and her music is really good, so I didn’t Lost On You see myself being part of it. I played a show in LA one night and then straight Hollywood after I went to the studio to record. Fade I have never heard her sing in person Tough and it just sounded exactly like her on the radio. It was just out of this world. Bruises
Finally, what can we expect from you next, a new EP or even a debut album?
A lot of new music is coming before next year, probably a I lot more than what people expect. I would say that an album is schedule for March 2019, but I couldn’t say that’s definite. You never know with albums. You could say they are coming out at this point but being realistic it could be two months late or even a year.
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CHRISTINE AND By George McMillan THE QUEENS
hristine and the Queens rose to shoddy live performance the Frenchwoman fame back in 2016 when her track uses these elements instead to further C‘Tilted’ hit the charts. It’s quirky video illustrate and bring her songs to life. Though and unique accompanying dance routine at times it seemed as though she had grabbed the attention of both the public directly taken influence from West Side and music industry, landing front woman Story, 60’s outfits and dodgy haircuts only Héloïse Letissier numerous awards and even further supported this theory. more nominations.
Two years later the French singer returns with sophomore album ‘Chris’ with a Where she lacks geographical new name, new hair and an even better knowledge she more than makes collection of songs covering everything up for in showmanship from homosexuality to heartbreak. Christine and the Queens played an impressive set at the opening show of their new UK tour at Letissier made time throughout the the BIC. performance to interact with fans and encouraged dancing and weirdness, calling The evening began to an awkward start, the converted conference centre a ‘safe running on stage with an entourage of space’. dancers, Letissier enthusiastically screamed ‘good evening Portsmouth!’ Which was met Highlights from the night include ‘Paradis with a sea of confused faces and murmurs. Perdus’, ‘5 Dollars’ and ‘Intranquilité’ of which was her final song. Turning the venue Luckily, where she lacks geographical into a 80’s nightclub with her distinct French knowledge she more than makes up for in rapping and dancing. showmanship, opening with ‘Comme si’ and ‘Girlfriend’ she immediately captured the The thirty-year-old’s endearing personality attention of the audience. and love for her own music is infectious and cannot be ignored, long live the queen. The gig itself felt more like a theatrical performance than a typical concert, where many artists make use of lighting, expensive staging and pyrotechnics to cover their
58 SET LIST Comme si Girlfriend Le G Science Fiction Make Some Sense Le paradis perdus iT Feel So Good Tilted 5 Dollars What’s-Her-Face Here The Stranger Goya Soda Damn Nuit 17 à 52 Doesn’t Matter Photos: Georgina Pascoe The Walker Saint Claude Intranquillité
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t the forefront of the Britpop Both albums create a similar, but revival, Australian three- distinguishable, sound. Sometimes Apiece, DMA’s have garnered an described as the best British band in underground following, leading to a Australia, DMA’s harken back to the sold-out UK tour following their second Britpop and Madchester scenes, DMA’s album ‘For Now’. channel Oasis and Primal Scream for a new generation of listeners, while still Gaining traction after a performing a experimenting with modern cover of Cher’s ‘Believe’ on Triple-J production and Australian indie radio, DMA’s have grown in popularity rock- in their sound. in Australia and the UK due to their anthemic guitars and their Britpop roots, Tommy cites Ian Brown as a main especially after the release of their influence in DMA’s music, which can debut album ‘Hills End’ which contained be clearly be seen in the production songs such as ‘Step Up the Morphine’ of their music, in everything from the and ‘Delete’. Originating from Sydney, vocals to the echoing and airy guitars Australia, lead singer and drummer, in ‘Delete’ or new song, ‘In the Air’, Tommy O’Dell, lead guitarist, Matthew reminiscent of Ian Brown’s solo music Mason and acoustic guitarist, Johnny and some choice Stone Roses songs. Took formed DMA’s in 2012. Following the warm reception to the All coming from previous bands, the latest album, DMA’s embark on a trio are joined by fellow musicians- sold-out UK tour throughout December, Joel Flyger on rhythm guitar, Thomas with support acts Neon Waltz and Crandles on bass guitar and Liam Rosborough. After engaging in their Hoskins on drums- to complete pre-gig ritual of listening to a few their line-up for tours. Tommy O’Dell artists such as Paul Kelly, Groove describes ‘Hills End’ as more garage in Amanda or Orbital The trio can’t wait its production when compared to their to play venues such as the Glasgow sophomore album, which places the Barrowland and the Victoria Warehouse vocals higher in the mix and doesn’t in Manchester. place as much emphasis on the layering of the guitars.
60 By Harry Shufflebotham
They hope their performances are as After the December UK tour, and several good as Leeds Festival 2018 and their dates in back in their native Australia, Splendour in the Grass 2018 set, which fans can expect DMA’s to write and they believe are some of the best gigs then record album three. Readers can they’ve ever played in their career. check out their latest album ‘For Now’ Sometimes the band can be seen at an including hits such as ‘The End’, ‘In The after-show party, and other times they Air’ and lead single, ‘The Dawning’ on take it easy after a gig. Spotify and Apple Music.
The band name has always carried an air of intrigue, due to the fact that the band have stated it doesn’t have a specific meaning, and instead is a blend IF YOU LIKE DMA’S of a whole host of different acronyms, YOU’LL LOVE: some of which used to be the band’s former names. Gang of Youths - Let Me Down Easy
Tommy states his personal favourite as Sticky Fingers - How To Fly ‘Dirty Ma’s’, the band’s name before DMA’s, among others such as ‘Do More British India - Suddenly Acid’ and perhaps most fittingly, ‘Doesn’t Mean Anything’. Cub Sport - Sometimes
The past year has seen DMA’s reach Blossoms - I Can’t Stand It further into the consciousness of the British revival scene, following the Middle Kids - Edge of Town success of ‘For Now’, which reaching number 13 on the UK album chart. Jack River - Confess
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n November 12th 2018 the world public figurehead for Marvel. This included lost comic book legend Stan Lee. touring the US and the world, taking part OIf you’ve ever seen a Marvel film, in conventions and panel shows. He also chances are the characters it is based appeared as a cameo in many Marvel film around were created by Stan Lee. adaptations, for example as a party DJ in the first Deadpool film released in 2018. Lee started his career with Timely Comics This was something he regularly did until as an assistant to artists, filling up ink pots his death; fans would eagerly wait to see before climbing the ranks and creating his where he would pop up in their favourite first character, The Destroyer. Over time, superhero movies. he was involved in the creation of most the big superheroes that make up Marvel’s Stan Lee has left behind an undoubtable portfolio and by 1941 he was editor-in- legacy, with over 70 years of comic book chief of the publication, where he remained action that will no doubt be enjoyed by until 1972. many generations to come. The volume of his impact on the world is insurmountable, His best-known work was created in here are just some of the many celebrity partnership with artist Jack Kirby. Starting tributes to the great writer. with the Famous Four, which was a hit, they later created Thor, Iron Man, the X-men and the most famous of all, Spiderman. TRAVIS SCOTT They later put many of these characters @trvisXX together to create The Avengers. Lee however made these characters very different to early comic books. He Thank u Stan Lee for everything. ditched the idea of preteen perfection, instead giving them naturalistic characteristics, troubled pasts and examples of flawed humanity. Ryan Reynolds @VancityReynolds In 1972, Lee stepped down from monthly comic book writing and assumed the role of publisher. During this time, he became a Damn... RIP Stan. Thanks for everything.
64 65 ENTERTAINMENT FILM REVIEW: OVERLORD
ver since Call of Duty Black Ops, Doritos and drink Mountain Dew to. gamers have had a weird affinity Although the film isn’t as creative as I Efor Nazi Zombies. hoped it would be, seeing as its incredibly formulaic, takes a while to merge genres It would soon become an expected and banks almost solely on the idea of addition to each new COD game and Nazi Zombies, Overlord does enough to even spilled onto the big screen with the satisfy genre hungry audiences, being Dead Snow film series. Now, JJ Abrams on the “takes itself seriously” side of B has produced a new Nazi Zombie film movie culture. with Overlord. Overall, Overlord isn’t the “doesn’t take From writers Billy Ray (Captain Phillips and itself seriously” campy fun zombie movie I The Hunger Games) and Mark L. Smith (The expected for some reason, perhaps due to Revenant and Vacancy), comes a Zombie/ the use of AC/DC’s Hells Bells in its trailer. War movie about a group of American Paratroopers who abruptly deploy into That being said, Overlord is a B movie with Nazi Occupied France to take down a radio an A movie budget, delivering WW2 battle transmitter in an old church. sequences, jump scares and gory action thrills aplenty. So if you’re looking a deep Their mission will be vital in ensuring their meaningful drama, then this is not the film success on D-Day but, let’s just say that the for you, however if you want popcorn fun German’s have a lot more than just radio in the cinema this weekend, you know transmitters in that church... what to see.
Similar to such films as Pride + Prejudice and Zombies, Overlord ticks the guilty pleasure film of the year box, with its B Movie narrative and gory genre thrills.
Its certainly a film for gamers and, if it was based off COD Zombies, it would’ve broken the video game movie curse. It’s action packed, high octane fun to eat
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RHAPSODY By Daniel Harden
t’s hard to believe that we’ve had to Why would you make a Freddy Mercury wait until 2018 to get a Queen/Freddy biopic now, in 2018, if not because of the IMercury biopic, but alas here we are. The Gay Icon he is? Instead of Jim Hutton, film tells the story of Freddy Mercury, real Freddy’s love till the day he died, being name Farrokh Bulsara. Of course, we all portrayed as such, he’s instead referred to know where this story goes. as a “friend”, as if the film itself is in a form of denial. Bohemian Rhapsody does a decent job of documenting Freddy’s life, and showcasing Bohemian Rhapsody walks the line of being the amazing talent of Rami Malek, who disrespectful. It does have its moments is the best thing to come out of this film. as it does document some of Freddy’s life However, the film is fundamentally flawed with high energy and enthusiasm, most for adding a sugar coating to it. Dexter notably the creation of the A Night at The Fletcher directed the film and sadly I feel Opera album. However, the film’s glossy the film suffers for it. Fletcher proved Hollywood tone downplays perhaps the himself as a director of the feel-good film most important aspects of Freddy’s life, with Eddie the Eagle, but Freddy Mercury’s leaving Bohemian Rhapsody feeling like a life wasn’t exactly all rainbows. blockbuster of the past.
The film focuses on his loneliness and manipulation by Paul Prenter, rather than his battle with AID’s. By backgrounding crucial elements in Freddy’s life, it does a disservice.
The decision to de-queer Freddy is the film’s biggest sin. Freddy Mercury was two things to the world; a musical icon and an LGBT icon. Bohemian Rhapsody shows so much of the bands life, from the writing process to the disagreements, but the film only ever flirts with Freddy’s bisexuality.
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XMAS FILMS LIST By Adekemi Roluga
t’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s time to enjoy the festivities and it wouldn’t be Christmas without the season movies constantly on repeat. So, whether you’re sat Iwith housemates after your house Christmas meal, or with your family looking for something worthwhile to replace the Doctor Who special. Here’s some films (traditional and not) to get you in the merry mood. 1 The Nightmare Before Christmas This film brings around the same argument every year. Is it a Christmas movie? Is it a Halloween movie? Either way Burton’s classic belongs on the list. This stop-motion musical tells the story of Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloweentown, as he tries to take over Christmas by kidnapping Santa, only things don’t turn out as he plans.
2 Jingle All the Way PUT THAT COOKIE DOWN. Jingle all the Way is an underrated Christmas film starring one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he fights across the country to get his son a Turbo Man action figure. While this doesn’t sound like the most interesting concept and can draw on a little, the film leaves you with a lot of hilarious lines and an ultimate Arnie vs Santa smackdown.
3 Miracle on 34th Street Both the 1947 original and 1994 remake make it onto this list. Again, it’s another heartfelt story about a department store Santa clause who goes on trial to prove he is the real deal. Kriss Kringle gives such a warm and sweet performance that only the true Father Christmas could possess. It is a film worthy of watching to fill you with that warm Christmas feeling you can only get watching seasonal films.
68 4 Mrs Miracle If you’re a sucker for a cheesy Christmas romcom that isn’t Love Actually, then you’ll love Mrs Miracle. She’s the nanny every child and parent want. Mrs Merkle helps mend the lives of a widowed father and his two children and helps bring love back into their lives. Basically, its Nanny McFee at Christmas and it’s enough to warm the hearts of any scrooges.
5 Arthur Christmas The people behind Wallace & Gromit give us an animation that gives us a refreshing take on an original Christmas tale. Santa doesn’t use his Christmas spirit to deliver his Christmas presents, instead he uses technology operated by elves hidden under the North Pole, which inevitably fails. This then leaves Arthur to take on the challenge of delivering one present to a forgotten child before Christmas morning.
6 Home Alone It wouldn’t be a Christmas film list if it didn’t include Home Alone (if you haven’t seen it what you are even watching?). Kevin McAlister is left home alone by his parents and he fends off two incompetent thieves as they try to break into his home. The film is heavy on slapstick and Kevin’s ways of keeping the thieves out borders on abuse, yet the laughs keep rolling and it quickly has become a Christmas favourite.
7 The Santa Clause Both the 1947 original and 1994 remake make it onto this list. Again, it’s another heartfelt story about a department store Santa clause who goes on trial to prove he is the real deal. Kriss Kringle gives such a warm and sweet performance that only the true Father Christmas could possess. It is a film worthy of watching to fill you with that warm Christmas feeling you can only get watching seasonal films.
8 Gremlins Don’t expose them to bright light, don’t wet them and under no circumstances never feed a Gremlin after midnight. This horror-comedy turns a well-intended Christmas present into a town’s nightmare, as these undeniably cute creatures turn evil if they are not treated properly. In a traditional sense it isn’t your average Christmas film, but is a nice change to the run of the mill classics.
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HOUSE SESSIONS By Emma Reynolds
arius Bear Swiss singer-songwriter The last song that Marius Bear sang Marius Bear stood on the Dylan’s was ‘Call It a Night’ which was perfectly Mstage with a guitar in one hand choice to end the set. It was a song and a beer in the other ready to play at written when extremely drunk on a the weekly Coffee House Sessions. Friday night he said.
The singer is native from the Swiss You can catch Marius in London over mountains and jokingly laughed about the next two weeks. how in Switzerland he wouldn’t be able to drink on stage and therefore You can also find him on social media: he adored that at our venue there was a bar. Bear had a husky yet soulful @mariusbear.music voice which mesmerised the audience, @marius.bear beautifully accompanied by his excellent guitar work.
He drew in the audience effortlessly with his smooth vibrato voice. His song choice mirrored artists such as Mumford & Sons, George Ezra and Rag’n’Bone Man.
Marius Bear is celebrating the release of his new EP ‘Sanity’ which features singles ‘Remember Me’ and ‘Sanity’. ‘Sanity’ pays homage to his home country which he sang with great passion on the stage and was a heart- warming performance to watch.
He held good banter between songs and liked to address the audience as though they were friends.
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The band’s energetic live show quickly pricked the ears of press and radio - with Vice’s music channel hailing Pip as ‘ready to join the ranks of 2018’s rising guitar acts’, and BBC 6 Music A-listing recent singles ‘I Think I’m In Love’ and ‘Pussycat’.
72 ndependent Venue Week is a 7-day celebration of small music venues and Ipromoters around the country and a nod to the people that own, run and work in them, week in, week out.
These venues give artists their first experience of playing live in front of an audience and for fans, somewhere to get up close to artists that one day, may well be playing stadiums and festival main stages. IVW brings together these venues along with breaking and established artists, promoters, labels, media, bloggers and tastemakers to create a nationwide series of gigs.
These venues are the backbone of the live music scene in their country and Independent Venue Week wants to recognise all that they have done to create some of the most memorable nights of the past so they can continue to do the same in the future.
We Broke Free are proud to be taking part of Independent Venue Week again this year at 60 Million Postcards, with a very special live show focusing on women within the music industry.
22-year-old Amsterdam-based Pip Blom will be headlining this special show. Support comes from Grunge /Alt-Rock band No Violet.
Tickets £8 available from:
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MUSE: SIMULATION THEORY By Claire Boad
Photo: Steve Collis from Flickr evon band Muse are back after 3 The weakest song on the album would years with new album ‘Simulation be ‘Something Human’. Whilst it serves as DTheory’, released on November 9. a relaxing break from the heavy guitars, The album has already achieved major singer Matt Bellamy has definitely written success, scoring the band their seventh better. It’s a song that has to be performed number one album to date. acoustically and, whilst there is an acoustic version available also on the deluxe album, The singles from this album show the true the normal version has an Imagine Dragons variety of the genres Muse play with and tone and serves as evidence that Muse are draw inspiration from. ‘Dig Down’ and ‘The past their prime of the Black Holes and Dark Side’ show Muse experimenting with Revelations days. a lot more electronic sounds, with synths heavily present in the latter, these also Is Simulation Theory a good album? Yes. prove how fitting the album title is. Does Muse once again perfect the idea of a concept album? Mostly. Will people like ‘Pressure’ is the song that keeps all me still sing all the new songs at the top of of Muse’s dedicated fans happy, the their lungs when they perform them live? track possesses remnants of their hit Almost definitely. Supermassive Blackhole off their album Black Holes and Revelations. The song has a classic Muse guitar riff that leads listeners to believe that this will become a festival staple.
‘Thought Contagion’ is easily one of the best songs from the album and a crowd pleaser as it is easy to sing along to.
Listeners are also treated to a live version of the song on the deluxe album and, if you don’t know, Muse are known for their live performances. It’s not even that far of a stretch to say that the live version is the better version.
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By James Stephenson NERVE RADIO New Music Monday
inally, after a surprisingly long wait, Nerve Nerve’s also breaking new ground this Radio made its return to broadcasting year in its partnership with Dorset Mind, Fon the 12th November with a different the mental health charity. The partnership feel, some different presenters, but many ensures that Nerve Radio will be leading the returning voices from last year. charge to raise awareness and drive open conversation about the mental health of A major change for the station has been the University students. introduction of Breakfast & Drivetime shows throughout the entire year, and not just for Events such as the shoe campaign in FM. Broadcasting from 9-11am for Breakfast October, as well as new Station Manager and 4-6pm for Drivetime, these shows are Chuck Adolphy’s podcast A Guide To Being the best Nerve has to offer, and a one-stop A Student in collaboration with mental shop for the latest news, ambitious features, health professionals, have been fantastic and the crème de la crème of Nerve’s examples of Nerve’s new commitment to presenters. mental health.
From Calum Goddard & Ben Coley, Owen In short, Nerve Radio is back and better Cranston & Drew Miller Hyndman, the Faces than ever – tune in by listening to the Nerve for Radio boys and my Tuesday breakfast Media Player on the Nerve Media website, show with Lucy Daniel, there’s a feast for or just pop into the Student Centre and hear the ears twice a day, Monday to Friday. it play out!
But not only that, Nerve Radio’s return [email protected] also means the Evenings block is back. Full of specialist music shows ranging across nearly every genre imaginable, every night there’s hours upon hours of brilliant music from all around the world.
From throwbacks and classic tracks, to Nerve’s flagship evening show New Music Monday which is right on the pulse of the latest songs, there truly is something for everybody.
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Despite this England remained patient and remaining fixed to the task at hand.
The sporting calendar is always at its most hectic in the run up to the Christmas period, but Nerve Magazine’s sports writers have it all covered. This month we have everything from non-league football, news on Chris Billam-Smith, Darts, Rugby and much more. - Jonathan Nagioff, Sports Editor
76 KANE SENDS ENGLAND TO SEMI FINALS By Harvey Camp
Photo credit: Nazionale Calcio on Flickr ngland capped off a brilliant week in The Three Lions controlled the first half style after an 85th minute strike from and had the better of the chances. Harry EHarry Kane sent England through to Kane missed a glorious opportunity from the semi-finals of the Nations League at close range and Croat gloveman Lovre the expense of Croatia. Kalinic made another decent stop from Kane and Raheem Sterling. The Three Lions prepared for the decisive clash by hosting USA in a friendly on Thursday evening, putting on a commanding and dominant display as a sublime strike from Jesse Lingard, a The goal certainly had pinpoint finish from Trent Alexander-Arnold meanings beyond this fixture. and a well taken first time debut goal from Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson saw the visitors easily disposed of at Wembley. Gareth Southgate’s men were noticeably in However, the all-important fixture took a less commanding position as the second place on Sunday afternoon as England period began, with the visitors looking hosted the team who ended their World sharper and it took only to the 57th minute Cup hopes in the summer, Croatia. mark for them to open the scoring. CSKA Moscow man Nikola Vlasic latched on to a through ball before squaring to Andrej England Nations Kramaric in the middle.
League results The Hoffenheim striker twisted and turned England 1-2 Spain before lacing a deflected effort over the head of Jordan Pickford and into the left- 8 September, Wembley hand corner, leaving Wembley stunned. Croatia 0-0 England 12 October, Rijeka Despite this England remained patient, distributing sloppy passes in patches but Spain 2-3 England remaining fixed to the task at hand; and 15 October, Seville on the 78th minute their patience was England 2-1 Croatia rewarded. Joe Gomez’s long throw-in 18 November, Wembley 77 SPORTS Nations League - found the head of John Stones, who flicked the ball into the path of Kane. The forward League A found Lingard who tapped into an empty Croatia net. Group 1 Q Netherlands 7 Wembley was rocking and that wasn’t all 2 France 7 they had to cheer about as Southgate’s men managed to clinch it with merely five R Germany 2 minutes left. A precise Ben Chilwell free kick found the feet of Kane who managed Group 2 to stretch out his right leg and direct the Q Switzerland 9 ball beyond Kalinic, breaking Croat hearts 2 Belgium 9 and sending the home crowd wild; a R Iceland 0 goal that certainly had meanings beyond this fixture. Group 3
The game finished as a 2-1 win for England Q Portugal 8 and secured the Three Lions a place 2 Italy 5 in June’s Nations League semi-finals, R Poland 2 knocking out Spain as well in the process. Group 4 England will now look ahead to the Q England 7 inaugural Nations League semi-finals in 2019, where they will be joined by 2 Spain 6 the Netherlands, Switzerland and R Croatia 4 hosts, Portugal.
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ROUND-UP By Kieran Green
ith just one match left in the group a late David Silva goal handed City their stages, Nerve’s Kieran Green takes first Champions League victory. Wa look at how the English sides are fairing in the competition. The Sky Blues continued to build momentum, easing to a comfortable 3-0 win at home to Shaktar Donetsk, before Manchester City thrashing them 6-0 in the return fixture in Normal service has resumed for Ukraine, putting them in a firm position to Manchester City, who sit top of Group F qualify for the knockout games. after matchday four. The reigning English champions have taken recent European Liverpool fixtures by the scruff of the neck, as It has been a topsy-turvy campaign for they continue their hunt for a first ever Liverpool so far, with qualification from European title. Group C anything but secured. Fantastic home form has coincided with below-par Pep Guardiola’s side began their campaign away performances from last season’s with an underwhelming 2-1 defeat at runners up, who have been looking to home to French outfit Lyon, with a host of make their mark in games against some top alarming errors on display during the first European outfits. half at the Etihad. Jurgen Klopp’s men began with a memorable 3-2 win over Paris Saint Germain, with Roberto Firmino’s last-gasp The reigning English champions winner securing victory over the French have taken recent European fixtures heavyweights in another European classic by the scruff of the neck, as they at Anfield. A 1-0 defeat away to Napoli continue theirhunt for a first ever followed, with Lorenzo Insigne’s emphatic European title. winner leaving no hope for the Reds, who had defended bravely all game.
An away trip to German side Hoffenheim The Reds answered back in resounding followed, with doubts again being raised fashion by winning 4-0 at home to Red after a rare goal was conceded within the Star Belgrade under the Anfield lights, with opening minute. However the ever-reliant Mohamed Salah scoring his 50th goal for Sergio Aguero levelled minutes later, before the club. A shock 2-0 to Red Star defeat
80 Next up for Mauricio Pochettino’s side was a mouthwatering tie against Barcelona at Wembley, with Spurs set the daunting task of keeping the likes of Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at bay. It was the latter who put a severe dent in Tottenham’s chances of picking up a first Champions League win, with the Argentine netting a brace in a 4-2 win.
Photo credit: Ardfern on Wikimedia Back to back fixtures against Dutch side Commons PSV followed, and although four points were collected, chances of qualification last time out leaves the Reds with work to still seem incredibly slim. do in Group C.
Tottenham Hotspur Although Tottenham were drawn into It has been a fairly comfortable the “group of death”, many are still journey in Europe so far for disappointed with their performances in United, who look set to qualify. Europe so far, with only four points taken from a possible twelve in a group that contains Barcelona, Inter Milan and PSV Eindhoven. Spurs began their journey away to Inter Milan, surrendering their lead late on to lose 2-1 in a difficult evening at the San Siro, thanks to strikes from Matias Manchester United Vecino and the prolific Mauro Icardi. Although eyes have arguably been focused on the future of manager, Jose Mourinho, it has been a fairly comfortable journey in Europe so far for United, who look set to qualify from Group H. The Red Devils Next fixtures began by easing to a 3-0 win against Young Manchester City vs Hoffenheim Boys in Switzerland, before getting another point on the board after a 0-0 stalemate 12 December, 8pm with Valencia at Old Trafford. Liverpool vs Napoli 11 December, 8pm The visit of Italian giants Juventus was all about the return of club legend Cristiano Barcelona vs Tottenham Ronaldo, however it was Paulo Dybala 11 December, 8pm who made his mark on the game, with the Valencia vs Manchester United Argentine forward firing in after 17 minutes 12 December, 8pm to secure a 1-0 win for Allegri’s side.
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Jose Mourinho’s squad travelled to Turin to seek revenge in the return fixture, but Ronaldo was on hand to make his mark against his former employers, rifling a the ball past De Gea on 65 minutes. However Juan Mata equalised late on, before Leonardo Bonucci’s own goal handed United victory.
This leaves the Manchester club second in the group and on course to qualify for the knockout stages.
Champions League group tables (as of 26th November 2018) Group A Group E 1 B Dortmund 9 1 Bayern Munich 10 2 Atletico Madrid 9 2 Ajax 8 3 Club Brugge 4 3 Benfica 4 4 AS Monaco 1 4 AEK Athens 0 Group B Group F Q Barcelona 10 1 Man City 9 2 Inter Milan 7 2 Lyon 6 3 Tottenham 4 3 Hoffenheim 3 4 PSV 1 4 Shakhtar 2 Group C Group G 1 Napoli 6 1 Real Madrid 9 2 Liverpool 6 2 AS Roma 9 3 PSG 5 3 CSKA Moscow 4 4 Red Star Belgrade 4 4 Viktoria Plzen 1 Group D Group H 1 FC Porto 10 1 Juventus 9 2 Schalke 04 8 2 Man Utd 7 3 Galatasaray 4 3 Valencia 5 4 L Moscow 0 4 Young Boys 1
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FOOTBALL ROUND-UP: EUROPA LEAGUE By Frankie Rudland
ollowing Burnley’s failure to qualify for Subsequently, Arsenal are perched at the the group stages of the Europa League, summit of Group E after four games, having Fjust four British teams remain in the already secured their place in the round of competition. Nerve’s Frankie Rudland takes 16 with a more than respectable 10-point a look at how they are getting on… tally.
Arsenal The Gunners are making all the right moves Next fixtures to surpass last season’s semi-final failings Arsenal vs Qarabag with an unbeaten start to their Europa 13 December, 8pm League campaign. New boss Unai Emery has bought a structural resolution to a Mol Vidi vs Chelsea previously soft Arsenal side this season, 13 December, 5.55pm with tenacious, yet cultured signings such Celtic vs Red Bull Salzburg as Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi adding some bite to the Londoners bark. 13 December, 8pm Rapid Wien vs Rangers They kicked off their campaign with a 13 December, 5.55pm dominant 4-2 win over Ukrainian minnows Vorskla Poltava at the Emirates; an in-form Aubameyang helped himself to two goals Chelsea on the night. Next up was Azerbaijani Fellow Londoners Chelsea are also side Qarabag, who were also effortlessly enjoying something of a managerial despatched with youngsters Guendouzi micro-revolution. After a sub-par season, and Emile Smith-Rowe amongst the trio Antonio Conte was the latest victim of of scorers as Arsenal sent out a thumping Abramovich’s managerial axe, which has message of intent to the rest of the group, seen its fair share of use at Stamford Bridge winning 3-0. over the years. His replacement, Maurizio Sarri, not only bought with him an air of Two consecutive fixtures against Sporting superstition and mystery from Naples, Lisbon followed for Emery’s troops who but a strain of pure football that has been left Portugal with a further three points dubbed ‘Sarriball’ by admirers of the Italians courtesy of a solitary Danny Welbeck effort, possession-based ideology. before drawing the reverse fixture 0-0.
84 The Blues are thriving under their new lit up Celtic Park and sent Danish side boss’ instructions and have made their Rosenburg packing with no points to show European obligations look a formality so far for their trip to Scotland. However, Celtic with four wins from four in Group L. Their stuttered losing their next tie away to Red first two games bought two 1-0 victories as Bull Salzburg 3-1, despite taking the lead they saw off Greek giants PAOK away from through star man Odsonne Edouard after home, followed by Hungarian side Mol Vidi just two minutes. at Stamford Bridge. They claimed their most impressive haul in the competition this term when they despatched Europa League regulars BATE Borisov 3-1 courtesy Celtic have long struggled to display of a maiden hat-trick for the ever- continuity between their emphatic impressive Loftus-Cheek. domestive success and their recent limp European achievements. Sarri’s outfit once more affirmed their dominance over BATE when they travelled to Belarus and left with the three points they needed to confirm qualification from the group stage thanks to a solitary Olivier A further away defeat ensued to Red Bull Giroud strike. Leipzig as the German outfit proved too much on the night for a Celtic side bereft Celtic of confidence and form in European Celtic have long struggled to display competition. Rodger’s men have however continuity between their emphatic afforded themselves a lifeline as they domestic success and their recent limp exacted revenge on Leipzig in the reverse European achievements, and it looks as fixture in what was another huge win at if this season may well prove another Celtic Park. Left-back Kieran Tierney and frustrating one for the Scottish giants. Edouard registered as The Hoops claimed After crashing out of the Champions what could be a pivotal win. League to AEK Athens, Brendan Rodgers side entered a strong Group B through Celtic now sit in third place behind Leipzig further qualification. on goal difference as both teams approach their last two fixtures. The Hoops managed to get off to a flying start as a late Leigh Griffiths winner Rangers Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is no stranger to big European nights under floodlit stadiums, but he ventures into this campaign leading his side from the technical area rather than on the pitch.
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After an unbeaten run of eight qualifying Glaswegian counterparts Celtic going into matches, Rangers entered Group G with the final two group stage ties. a more than respectable record, having dodged a few possible banana skins along Please note: this article was written before the way. Their first challenge came in the fifth round of fixtures. the form of Villareal, with the Spanish side undoubtedly the favourites in this encounter. The Gers, however, held their own once more with new signings Scott Arfield and Kyle Lafferty twice replying to goals from the home side, to secure a 2-2 draw.
Rangers extended their unbeaten record in the Europa League to 11 matches after a dramatic home win over Rapid Wien, followed by a goalless draw against Russian outfit Spartak Moscow.
Their run was eventually halted in the away tie against Spartak Moscow with the Russians winning 4-3, in a game which saw each side divert the ball into their own net. This defeat see’s Rangers slot into third place on goal difference, mirroring their
Europa League group tables (as of 28th November 2018) Group B Group G 1 Red Bull Salzburg 12 1 Villarreal 6 2 RB Leipzig 6 2 Spartak Moscow 5 3 Celtic 6 3 Rangers 5 4 Rosenborg 0 4 Rapid Vienna 4
Group E Group L 1 Arsenal 10 Q Chelsea 12 2 Sporting Lisbon 7 2 Mol Vidi 6 3 Vorskla 3 3 PAOK 3 4 Qarabag 3 4 BATE 3
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PREVIEW: DARTS WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIPS By Luke Hewitt
he PDC World Darts Championship is the biggest event of the darting calendar. A culmination of a year’s work on TV and floor tournaments comes together on the Tgrandest stage of them all, Alexandra Palace. With a three-week darting bonanza broadcast every day on Sky Sports over the Christmas period, it’s every darts fan’s favourite time of year. Picking a winner is never as simple as it seems. With the gruelling set format as well as the pressure of the Palace, shock results are a given during the course of the tournament. Here are some ones to Michael van Gerwen Gary Anderson With every tournament, Michael van A man who can never be discounted Gerwen is the bookies favourite to lift the from a pre-tournament prediction is ‘The Sid Waddell trophy in early January. Flying Scotsman’ Gary Anderson. There’s something about the World Championships It has been impossible to overlook ‘The that brings the best out of Anderson, with Green Machine’ in any darts match he’s the two-time world champion always being played in over the past few years, but it’s a safe bet to lift the trophy, come January. something about the Ally Pally stage that causes upsets to occur. The current world number four crashed out in the Quarter Finals in last year’s Having lost in a last leg shootout in the Championships but went onto win two semi-final last year to eventual winner Rob majors in the year following, adding a Cross, in an absolute masterclass in darting World Matchplay and a Champions League ability, van Gerwen will be looking to go of Darts trophy to his already stacked list one better this year and lift the trophy for of accolades. the third time in his career. Heading in to the World Championships, you can see If Anderson and van Gerwen happen the hunger for gold within him is more to be on opposing sides of the draw, it prevalent than ever. wouldn’t be a surprise to see them face off in the final. A rematch of their 2017 World Championship final meeting, which saw ‘Mighty Mike’ the victor, is a tantalising final any darts fan would be more than happy to see once more.
88 Photo credit: Sven Mendel on Wikimedia Commons Suprise Packages: Dark Horse: Joe Cullen James Wade It’s a yearly occurrence that a surprise ‘The Machine’ James Wade may not package captures the hearts of darting be the biggest character in darts with fans, from 63-year-old Paul Lim’s eight his methodological and machine-like perfect darts against Gary Anderson, to repetitive action and approach to the sport, Rob Cross transitioning from electrician but his talent over the years has never been to world champion in his debut darting overlooked more so than right now. season. This year, I believe 29-year-old Joe Cullen can capture the attention of the Ally Written off by many due to a first round Pally crowds. exit last year, Wade is still one of the most consistent scorers and double hitters in A stalwart “nearly-man” in TV tournaments world darts. over the years, Cullen has always looked talented, but seemed to lack the cutting Wade has gone from strength to edge to win those big games against the strength recently, winning two majors world’s best. With a reasonably successful on the bounce going into the Grand Slam, season under his belt, winning two Players having swept up in October’s European Championships in the process, I can see Championships and November’s World the world ranked #15 excelling far beyond Series. his Round of 16 exit last year. Wade has hit his best form in years just at Depending on his draw, I can see Cullen the right time in the build up to Ally Pally. going further than what many will predict, Known for his three-figure combination providing he can match his doubling to the checkouts, if Wade can start hitting 180’s standard of his power scoring. with more regularity then he’s definitely going to be tough opposition for anyone and in my eyes could potentially go all Dimitri van den Berg the way. Another player who I believe can easily shock the darting world and outshine his potential is Dimitri van den Berg. The 2017 World Youth Champion has gone from strength to strength this year, literally dancing his way into the crowd’s hearts with his walk on music as well as incredible darting ability.
A somewhat underrated player in terms of his world ranking of 36, ‘Dancing Dimitri’ will be heading off to Ally Pally, brimming with confidence having hit his first professional 9 darter in November’s Grand Slam and can easily shock the masses and go much further than anyone expects.
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ENGLAND PRIDE By Luke Weaser-Seychell
ngland came away from the first by a successful penalty from Barrett saw autumn internationals feeling proud, New Zealand claw it back to 15-10 as the Ebut also hard done by after playing two teams went into half time. against both South Africa and New Zealand in early November at Twickenham. The All Blacks piled on the pressure in the second half and Beauden Barrett’s superb Eddie Jones’ men first came up against the drop kick and penalty meant that the All Springboks and managed to come from Blacks were 16-15 up with ten to go. behind to narrowly beat South Africa 12-11.
It was a great start to their campaign; however, it was overshadowed by a controversial finish after a TMO review by the referee went in England’s favour with Owen Farrell’s possible dangerous tackle was deemed legal.
South Africa took the lead in the first half, but midway through the second half, Elliot Daly converted a 49m penalty to put the home side in front. Twickenham erupted with four minutes to spare after man of the match Sam Underhill England managed to hold on until the end stormed over the line to score what of the game, perhaps fortunately, seeing seemed to be the winning try for England. as Handre Pollard was given a chance to secure a win for South Africa late on. But, after a long TMO review the referee disallowed the try as Courtney Lawes England then went on to play the All Blacks strayed offside in the build-up. New in their next fixture and we saw a complete Zealand held on to seal the one-point contrast to the game against South Africa. victory. A frantic start, with tries from Chris Ashton With two great performances, England can and Dylan Hartley in the first 24 minutes, look on with optimism towards the Rugby gave England a 15-0 lead. World Cup, which is less than a year away. Damian McKenzie’s converted try, followed
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FORMULA 1: OVERACHIEVERS By Joshua Buck
his season has seen many over Maybe the less obvious over achievers achievers rise through the ranks – the include 2007 World Champion Kimi Tmost notable being the young drivers Raikkonen who managed to achieve victory including Charles Leclerc for Sauber and in the US Grand Prix after a 113-race win Pierre Gasly for Toro Rosso, both achieving drought. a seat for front running teams for next season. 2019 drivers We will see Leclerc in a Ferrari swapping Mercedes - Hamilton & Bottas places with current driver Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari - Vettel & Leclerc whilst Pierre Gasly has earned himself a Red Bull - Verstappen & Gasly drive with Red Bull after Daniel Riccardo Renault - Ricciardo & Hulkenberg signed for Renault. Haas - Grosjean & Magnussen McLaren - Sainz & Norris Force India - Perez & TBC Toro Rosso - Kvyat & TBC Sauber - Raikkonen & Giovinazzi Williams - Russell & Kubica
Others include Red Bull driver Max Verstappen. The two Red Bull men are the only drivers that weren’t in a Ferrari or Mercedes to win a race this season, with Riccardo winning in China and Monaco, whilst Verstappen claimed top spot in Austria and Mexico. Other drivers that have excelled this year includes Force India driver Esteban Ocon who is currently without a seat for next year despite his obvious talent – currently his only realistic option for next year lies on Williams signing the Frenchman alongside rookie George Russell.
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FORMULA 1:
UNDERACHIEVERS By Jamie Downes
ith the Formula 1 season finished while leading, such as in Germany when for another year, with a familiar with no one around him, he lost control WHamilton-Mercedes double, of his car and practically gave the race win Nerve’s Jamie Downes picks the biggest on a Silver (arrows) platter to Hamilton. underachievers of the 2018 F1 season. Improvement for next year is a must for the prancing horse. Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari Kind of obvious, this one. After the Belgium Valtteri Bottas Grand Prix, where Vettel scored a dominant Whatever illusion Bottas had that him and victory to move within 17 championship Hamilton were equal drivers was shattered points of Hamilton, the battle for the title at the Russian Grand Prix, where despite seemed anything but one sided. dominating the entire weekend, the Finn was ordered to let his team mate through However, since Belgium, Ferrari suffered a into first position. capitulation in talent and tactics not seen since Ferrari capitulated last year, in fact.
Whether it was questionable tire choices, lackluster practice sessions or downright wrong pit strategies, Ferrari handed Hamilton the title as much as his own talent did.
Vettel too is not absolved of blame. The German has thrown away valuable points
Such an action was never going to be well received and Bottas looked bewildered when he got out of his car in the parc ferme.
94 But even ignoring Russia, it’s been a Meanwhile, the Honda powered Torro slightly disappointing year for the him. Rosso’s were challenging for point scoring Meek defences to overtaking moves and positions. squabbles with the Red Bulls. If you believe paddock rumours, Mercedes are deciding between Bottas and Esteban Ocon for the 2020 season. I believe they should take a chance on the Frenchman.
Daniel Ricciardo It’s kind of impossible to not include the likeable Australian in this list after the dismal year he’s suffered. And the worst part? Hardly any of it was his fault. Ricciardo has suffered no less than eight mechanical DNF’s this season, far more than his team mate Max Verstappen in an identical car. With Ricciardo heading to Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne Renault next season, everyone hopes the did their best but never really had the car charismatic Australian has a brighter 2019. to challenge for anything meaningful. How sad that Alonso, a bona fide member of F1 royalty, should be made to fight out his last season with back markers and the midfield, instead of being at the front, fighting for titles like he deserves.
Williams too, have arguably the worst car on the grid, and are equipped with not one but two pay drivers in the forms of Lance Stroll and Sergey Sirotkin.
However, both teams deserve credit for signing fresh, British talent for next season. McLaren promoted youth driver McLaren and Williams Lando Norris to partner Carlos Sainz, while Typical, isn’t it? You wait for a legendary, Williams signed Mercedes GP2 driver British team synonymous with F1 to be in George Russell. crisis, then two come along at once. Both McLaren and Williams suffered appalling 2018’s. The McLaren car, running on Renault power after 2017’s debacle with Honda, was again near the back of the grid.
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POPPIES UPDATE: XMAS FIXTURES By Dan Davis
96 ournemouth Poppies will be aiming to Further December fixtures come thick and prolong their resurgence this season fast in the form of Alresford Town, who Bas they gear up for a frantic Christmas have enjoyed a steady start to the new fixture list. campaign, and a south coast derby meeting with joint-basement side Team Solent. The Winton-based side have defied all expectations to surge up the Wessex Fareham Town then travel to Victoria Park Premier Division table, and have been in the division’s next round of clashes after widely tipped to achieve a top six finish the turn of the New Year. - a feat made even more impressive when the club’s recent finishes are taken However, in mid-November, Poppies’ into consideration. hopes of silverware were severely dented as Mickey Finch departed for Hamworthy Despite a recent minor dip in results, United. The prolific frontman had netted which came to an end with a stunning 3-2 on 16 occasions this season and formed a comeback victory at Shaftesbury, Poppies formidable partnership with fellow striker enter the holiday period with a reasonable Steve Flynn. amount of momentum, currently sitting sixth in the table, at the time of writing. The latter is now relied on primarily for Poppies’ attacking impetus, although the Upcoming Cup clashes against Lymington club’s fortunes in front of goal have been Town and against Blackfield and Langley, boosted by the arrival of livewire forward provide Poppies with a chance for long- River Smith. awaited silverware, although the latter will certainly prove a stern test in the Manager Michael Cuffie will certainly Hampshire Senior Cup clash, scheduled for be aiming to keep his star attackers in early December. lightning form, as Poppies’ season enters a decisive make-or-break period. Back-to-back home fixtures in mid- December could provide the confidence needed to propel Poppies up the league table, as they face strugglers Andover New Street and Brockenhurst in succession. All photos: Giancarlo Bocchetti
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DORSET FOOTBALL: XMAS PREVIEW By Jonathan Nagioff
he Christmas run of football fixtures is fast approaching and just like everywhere else in the country, there is no respite for Dorset’s four sides in the Southern League TPremier South division, with a stacked Christmas period of games pending. The state of affairs in the division could change dramatically as clubs face up to five fixtures in just over two weeks. (Article correct as of 15th November) WEYMOUTH FC Weymouth remain top of the pile in the Southern League Premier South, just above Taunton Town on 30 points. The Terras are in formidable form, only losing once all campaign and are ten games unbeaten in all competitions, at the time of writing.
Mark Molesley’s side would have played seven games by the time they face Harrow Borough on December 22nd, with the Terras set to play four games in 16 days over a busy Christmas fixture period.
Weymouth face Dorset rivals Dorchester Town and Poole Town on Boxing Day and New Years Day respectively, with a prolific Christmas period setting Weymouth on the path to promotion to the National League South. DORCHESTER TOWN FC Dorchester Town are in a sticky situation in 18th place with just 13 points from as many games, as they approach a critical period running up to Christmas. With three sides relegated at the end of the season, the Magpies will have to drastically pick up their form as they remain just a point above the relegation zone.
Steve Thompson’s side are without a league win since October, at the time of writing and will hope to pick up some form in the run up to a menacing pile of games. Their league status will likely depend on their six fixtures before Boxing Day, which feature rock-bottom Chesham United and second from bottom, Staines Town. 98 Photos: Poole Town FC
The table could read very differently, POOLE TOWN FC however by the time Poole come up Poole Town currently occupy the final against Hartley Wintney on December play off position, sitting in seventh place 22nd, with a very mixed run of fixtures on goal difference and are on a five-match to come.The Dolphins have tricky unbeaten streak in all competitions, assignments against promotion rivals at the time of writing. Beaconsfield Town and Tiverton Town, before coming up against rock-bottom Chesham United in mid-December.
Southern Premier Division Tom Killick’s men have a tasty encounter South table with neighbours Wimborne Town on (correct as of 16th November) Boxing Day, before travelling to table-top- pers Weymouth on New Year’s Day, with a 1 Weymouth 30 home fixture against Salisbury at the Black 2 Taunton Town 29 Gold stadium sandwiched in between the 3 Salisbury 27 local clashes. 4 Hendon 26 5 Beaconsfield 23 6 Tiverton Town 22 7 Poole Town 19 8 Merthyr Town 19 9 Harrow Borough 18 10 Walton Casuals 18 11 Basingstoke Town 18 12 Hartey Wintney 18 WIMBORNE TOWN FC The Magpies, who share their nickname 13 Met Police 16 with fellow strugglers Dorchester are also 14 Gosport Borough 16 in a precarious position in 17th place, just 15 Farnborough 14 a point above the relegation zone. Matty Holmes’ side, who were promoted last 16 Frome Town 14 season are level on 13 points and just a 17 Wimborne Town 13 place above Dorchester on goal difference, having played a game more at the time 18 Dorchester Town 13 of writing. 19 Kings Langley 12 The Magpies face three of the top eight on 20 Swindon Supermarine 12 the spin, in the coming weeks in the form of 21 Staines Town 9 Merthyr Town, Tiverton Town and Salisbury, 22 Chesham United 6 prior to the Christmas period. The fixture list however is kind reading for Wimborne, with four of their five fixtures against sides in and around them.
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CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH’S
CHRISTMAS UPDATE By Jake Green
s we approach the depths of boxing out of Mcguigan’s Gym, London, winter and the nights draw in, Billam-Smith boasts a nearly perfect Amost people cling to Christmas knockout recordwith six of his seven as their reprieve from a trying time of year. Boxing fans will have other ideas. A number of tantalising fights sit on the horizon, leaving followers of the sweet ‘The Gentleman’ is hoping to science spoilt for choice. extend his unbeaten record to Fury vs Wilder, a clash between 8-0 on December 15th. two undefeated heavyweight titans, headlines the rest of the years action, while Chisora vs Whyte guarantees to explode. A little closer to home, Chris wins coming inside the distance. His Billam-Smith, an exciting cruiserweight last fight represented a significant step prospect, is hoping to extend his up in class, as the 28-year-old took on unbeaten record to 8-0 on December previous Commonwealth title challenger 15th. Residing in Bournemouth, but Robin Dupre. ‘The Gentleman’ took the step up in his stride, comfortably out boxing his opponent for the first five rounds before a bruised and battered Dupre was retired by his corner. Smiths’ next opponent is yet to be confirmed. Turning professional in 2017, the Bournemouth fighter has developed quickly. Training alongside top British boxers George Groves
100 and Josh Taylor, he has shown an “I didn’t actually box for 18 months. I ever improving and diverse skill set, thought that might have been it, but combining sharp boxing technique with I tried to stay optimistic.” He will hope raw punching power. His impressive to continue his upward trajectory with progress has not gone unnoticed, a decisive win on the 15th. Local boxer as he finds himself on the brink of Lee Cutler also fights on the card, having just his second professional fight. However, he has gained valuable experience throughout his successful amateur career and will hope to put his I didn’t actually box for 18 months. good boxing pedigree on display for the I thought that might’ve been it, Bournemouth crowd.He won his debut but I tried to stay optimistic. fight with a first round stoppage and will hope to continue his progress. His opponent is also yet to be confirmed. a title shot, with a win on the 15th likely to ensure a decider against Billam-Smith’s boxing current champion Wadi Camacho for the Commonwealth Cruiserweight title, records likely to be early next year. Things bt Robin Dupre haven’t always been so straight forward 2018-10-13, RTD for the six-foot three pugilist. Before bt Michal Plesnik turning professional, ‘The Gentleman’ 2018-06-16, PTS was plagued by a recurring shoulder injury, which eventually required surgery bt Gheorghe Danut and led to 18 months out of the ring. 2018-03-09, RTD In previous interviews, when asked about the injury Billam-Smith has said:
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PREMIER LEAGUE: CHERRIES’ XMAS PREVIEW By Akshay Kulkarni
he Premier League Christmas Tottenham vs Bournemouth fixture list is always eagerly awaited Tby football fans up and down the - 26/12/18 country. As every other top division in Both Tottenham and Bournemouth have Europe enjoys a well-deserved break, the enjoyed their most potent starts to life in richest league in the world will serve up the Premier League and are only two places televised action almost every day. apart in the table at the time of writing. The Cherries have never won against Spurs in This year, Cherries will be playing four the Premier League. They were beaten 1-0 Premier League matches in two weeks at Wembley last season and were thrashed like last year. The time between their first 4-1 at home kick-off, on the 22nd of December, and their last one, on the 2nd of January, is a mere 268 hours. The depth of a high-flying Bournemouth team is surely to be tested over this period. Though fans love the non-stop action, Premier League managers Bournemouth vs Brighton - and players haven’t been too warm about the idea. 22/12/18 This will be the first encounter between the two South Coast sides this season. Last season, Bournemouth got their first win of the campaign in this fixture, which Man Utd vs Bournemouth - kickstarted a campaign in which they eventually finished 12th. 30/12/18 Jose Mourinho’s men have been the focus Now Brighton (at the time of writing) sit of attention for all the wrong reasons this comfortably in 12th place. Bournemouth, season, as the Red Devils look out of sorts, however, seem to have their aims higher, sitting 8th at the time of writing. Despite after their best-ever start to the Premier this, Eddie Howe’s men were left empty- League. The last time the Cherries lost to handed the last time they played United at the Seagulls was 10 years ago, when both Old Trafford, losing 2-0. sides were in League One.
102 Nonetheless, Howe’s men could get Premier League table something against United, whose leaky (correct as of 23rd November) defence plays straight into the hands of Bournemouth’s vibrant attack. 1 Manchester City 32 2 Liverpool 30 Bournemouth vs Watford - 3 Chelsea 28 2/1/19 Both teams are level on points at the time 4 Tottenham 27 of writing, with Javi Gracia working well 5 Arsenal 24 with a young Watford team much like Eddie Howe is with Bournemouth. 6 Bournemouth 20 The last fixture between the two sides saw the Cherries comprehensively beat 7 Watford 20 Watford 4-0 at Vicarage Road in October, 8 Manchester United 20 to record their biggest every away win, but the Hornets did win the corresponding 9 Everton 19 fixture at the Vitality last season. 10 Leicester 17 Bournemouth will be grateful for a side outside the ‘Big Six’ 11 Wolves 16 to end off their holiday schedule and should secure three 12 Brighton 14 points if they play to 13 West Ham 12 their strengths. 14 Newcastle 9 15 Burnley 9 16 Crystal Palace 8 17 Southampton 8 18 Cardiff 8 19 Huddersfield 7 20 Fulham 5
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