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University Mask raiders suspends hold up R.V.I. Challenge Masked raiders made off Newcastle's long awaited with £25,000 after hold appearance In University ing up a security van Challenge Is soon to hit our delivering wages to the screens. Royal Victoria Infirmary The new format quiz which was last Thursday. recorded in Manchester last year is to President The five robbers armed with be transmitted on 2 successive days: A n alleged Incident Involving Students' Union president — Karl Holweger and Professor W. Glyn Jones shotguns and brandishing clubs April 14th and the 15th. Granada bosses have obviously from Scandinavian Studies has led the University to suspend Mr. Holweger. attacked a security guard with cottoned on to Bamber's rating value wrench, breaking his arm and Karl is being charged under "Section 47'' for "Assault, occasioning Court appearance on 26th February was also adjourned as Karl inflicting head wounds. and accordingly the Newcastle v actual bodily harm". If found guilty he faces a prison sentence of up to elected to go to Crown Court for trial by Judge and jury. Cardiff matches have been given a The raid which took place at 8 6 months. Committal proceedings |where the evidence against the accused is a.m. is the ninth such robbery in peak viewing slot of 3 in the after­ The alleged incident took place in Newcastle Airport's car park on reviewed) will take place at 10.00 a.m. on 26th March in Bedlington noon. Tyneside in the past five months. Jonathan Hill. January 24th. Professor Glyn Jones suffered a haemorrhage to his Magistrates' Court and it is open to all members of the public. Police said that the guard was right eye, a bruised jaw, bruising about the right eye, cuts to his lips Nick Clarke, Deputy President, has been working closely with the struck on the head and forced to and hand and a bruised knee-cap. He was treated for his injuries at University over the matter, he emphasised that "the Student Union the ground where he was again the University Health Centre. When Courier rang the professor last executive gives its full support to Karl Holweger". Nick went on to hit or kicked. In addition a man Fashion Aid Friday he asserted "I have no comment to make." explain that he "has every confidence that the University will be able who had arrived to collect his Wednesday, February 19th The first Court appearance was on 12th February when the case to deal with the whole matter in the appropriate manner". wife from the hospital was also saw Tiffany's stage the was adjourned for police evidence to be obtained. The following The suspension of Karl seems to be a wholly unprecedented step. A held at gunpoint while the raid source in the Registrar's office said they have known of no other North-East's very own ers transferred the cash into their students who have been suspended for "aggressive behaviour" in the yellow getaway van. Fashion Aid, with proceeds last 15 years at least. Karl was actually suspended by the Vice going to famine relief in The van was later found aban Chancellor on Monday 27th January and this decision was later doned in Park Terrace, two Africa. ratified by University Senate on 18th February. Whether Karl's minutes drive away. It is believed The evening provided £1,500 suspension will stand further into the term will depend upon the men then transferred to (to date) for Band Aid, and also decisions at the next meeting of Senate on 18th March. silver Ford Orion (Reg. No. B260 showed the creativity and im­ On a more relevant note Karl is actually an employee of the Union FBB), which had earlier been agination of some of the North- Society and not the University, and his suspension by the University stolen from the Washington area East's top designers, whose influ­ therefore carries little weight All it does mean is that Karl cannot Jonathan Hill. attend University Senate and Council. Several other Student Officers ence is now spreading through­ are now selectively boycotting University Committees in support of out the fashion world. Karl. J.C. Brian Thomson, this year's Accommodation Officer and next year's Claim it! Deputy President echoed the sentiments of Karl's colleagues: "There HOUSING BENEFIT FOR have been very few occasions in which Karl has not received my full EASTER: Do you live in Drinks stalled! support and he can be sure that on this occasion I am especially privately rented accom There was excellent re­ concerned to give him my unreserved backing". modation, or University sponses to the non­ I spoke to several employees in Karl's old Zoology department. The flats (NOT HALLS)? if overwhelming feeling was one of shock. Academics and staff alike felt you have already given alcoholic drinks at the High that the alleged incident by Karl was "totally out of character". and Dry Society Stall last Chris Ford, Welfare Officer, expressed his feelings — "The University in your PINK FORM to week. is on very, very dodgy ground in the way they've handled the whole Civic Centre Housing The drinks on offer were all alcohol situation". He also feels that "if ever the full facts were known the Office you should get free but the aim is not to say D O N 'T University would look extremely bad". your Housing Benefit drink alcohol, but to make TASTY, Genevieve Fay. for Easter Vacation CHEAP alternatives available when automatically. IF YOU you decide not to drink. HAVE NOT COMPLETED The High and Dry Society are planning more stalls and events and Agric SUCH A FORM: D O SO Part-time exec NOW. there will be a cocktail bar at the James concert on March 13th. IF YOU D O NOT LIVE IN THE Vandalism NEWCASTLE HOUSING AREA For more information contact High Drunken students wrecked the and Dry Society, do 83 Jesmond w inners you will need to sign on with Animal Rights Vigil outside your LOCAL HOUSING BENEFIT Road, 2811581, or come to the the Union on Thursday. As dinner-time meeting MONDAY, 10th OFFICE (i.e. Gateshead, Walls many as sixty kicked down the end| for every vacation, so don'i March. tents there and stole Impor­ Tim Duerden. delay (They do not do things tant property. retrospectively or automatically) A spokesman for the protestors said FULL DETAILS Housing the attack was "disconcerting", but Benefit/Supplementary benefit, that he and his colleagues were "deter­ Co-counselling mined" to press on with their 24 hour etc. will be issued by Welfare There will be an introduc­ vigil. The incident took place at 12.30 Office (Level 6) on Monday, 17th tory talk on co-counselllng a.m. after a late bar at the Union, but by March 1986: giving up-to-date morning the vigil was back in full swing. information. on March 10th, at 8 p.m. In The Police have been informed that a the P.E. Centre. tent pole was broken and a tent tom. A Co-counselling is based on a donation tin was stolen, but the hardy theory of human intelligence and the campaigners were more angry about a Mark Glover lain Sutcliffe Jayne Boardman banner which went missing. It had C.A.W. on negative effects that painful experi­ taken hours to produce and was part of ences have on our ability to think Exec. Officer - 398 votes Publicity Officer - 5 II Welfare Officer - 850 a Fine Arts students course. flexibly and function effectively. By votes votes The spokesperson found no difficulty Radio 1 the natural process of releasing emo­ in pinpointing the culprits - "Agrics". C A W . Week has even tions it appears we can recover from He pointed out that most students from got a mention from Mike the Department of Agriculture dis­ these negative effects. agreed with attempts to outlaw hunt­ Reid on Radio 1. The Is it possible to feel good, enthu­ ing and shooting, and few sympathise dynamic DJ was full of siastic and positive; think and func­ with antivivisection campaigns. Furth­ praise for this brave tion flexibly and well all the time; and ermore, Thursday is "Agric. night". A spokesperson for the Agriculture attempt to break down feel confident to do anything you Society agreed that a small minority of the barriers between choose? Come along and find out in "Agrics" were probably involved. How­ students and the wider the P.E. Centre. ever, he claimed that the protestors had Gill Turner. "riled" those coming out of the build­ community. ing. "I sent a quick note to Mike, Thursday night also saw vandalism in and told him what we were The CAW. parade on the men’s toilets. Such incidents are doing and said it was a good Saturday raised over £900. Julie Barnfather Rob Williams Chris Holt Lucy Bowyer becoming commonplace in the Union, it Is reported, and security staff must crack" said a cool Chris Jones, See next week's Courier lor Exec. Officer - 419 votes Accommodation Officer Editor of Courier - 474 Women's Officer - 752 review their efforts. this year's CAW . organiser. CJK.W. photographs I - 566 votes votes votes James R. Baker. Lawrence J. Gould.

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GARNETT PYJAMA PARTY Well - "How to express the inner excess?" - your words, The Sun always Carlisle but I'd like to know the answer. GRANDAD - Let's hope the new instument is an improvement It should be at that pricel in Leicester * Gary Glitter — * The mouth went down in the Bermuda triangle? shines on The Tory M.P. John Next week - Level 2 (for the 3rd week running) Bastards and Creeps Nightfl We want something different Carlisle went ahead with ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA Bristol a speech at Leicester UP-LOCK. KAHN. SHOKKER, DR. WOTT. TIFFANYS. THURSDAY, 17TH APRIL. 830. Bristol University lecturer Prof­ University last week on What was potentiallyCancelled the most popular gig of the term was Tickets £1.00 on the door. essor John Vincent was forced the specific Instructions cancelled last Thursday, only hours before It was due to Tiger - you can have my last chunk of caramel anytime. to abandon a lecture last week take place. Gary Glitter was to play on Level Two before a Danny. John, Pete and Eddie - The drunken bums of Garnett GARNETT PARTY - best this year when students barricaded the of the Prime Minister. J.CR. - invite you to tomorrow's PYJAMA PARTY. Only Beer and lager, punch and beer. sell-out audience, but the night before he had been rushed £2.50. free booze. Pyjamas compulsory. Bring a glass. 930 history department. Mr. Carlisle, who earlier this to the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford — suffering from an start Thanks to everyone who voted for me with Professor Vincent, who writes a term spoke in the Curtis Audi­ Many thanks to: special thanks to: regular .column for 'The Sun', was alleged overdose. Rachel, Jackie and Jocelyn for the banners; Steve for the BROWN & ROBSON LTD.. for their advice torium, and a fortnight later had throughout the campaingn, CRAZY DAVE, the greeted by a sixty strong mob of photos: Jez and Chris; Charles and the singers; Tim. Dave. his finger broken when he was Iwan, Seaton. Ruarigh. Sam. Beverley and Mick for the KINKY CHRISTIAN, the KNIFE-WIELDING mainly left-wing students who hurled footwork; 'Steve' for keeping the show together; and MANIAC. JOHN (from the Isle of Man. but everyone has their little problems) and all the abuse at him. attacked at Bradford was once everybody who voted. I hope I will not let anybody down. ______Rob Williams others. The 48 year old modem history again met by angry demon­ Love from RICHARD HEAD. lecturer was forced to flee through a O. What have D.P. and Yellow Pages have in common? strators. A They both let their fingers do the walkingl side door to avoid injury. Two hundred students demon­ MARINE ENGINEERS are experts at alleviating residual W1LF and PADDY pop your corks with us anytimel - NETTY Over the past two months there stressl and CARRIE. strated outside the Federation of PYJAMA PARTY tickets now available. WHERE THE HELL ARE ALL THE ROUNDING ERRORS? has been a growing campaign to get Romping with sheep in the snow GRANDAD - What next? MARINE ENGINEERS make better shafts than M INING Professor Vincent to remove his title Conservative Students' (F.C.S.) Congratulations on your 21 st miles - sorry we didn't make it ENGINEERS. from the head of his ‘Sun’ columns, to your celebration - glad you had a good time - R & R. SUPERMAN - how is the Survey going? meeting and eggs were thrown RICHARD LEEMING would like to thank all those who which he signs as "Professor John JEM: at Mr. Carlisle. Police arrested one On my neck beard it voted for him and to wish IGGY a successful year as Publicity Vincent of Bristol University". love Humpy. Officer. However, since the News Inter­ man as demonstrators tried to May all those responsible for flooding my room In Ethels last Just when you thought you'd got rid of it - the Hartington Sunday painfully choke to death on their eggs this Easter. Street Potato Peeler is back - sorry Mining Engineers, with national's prints works moved from break the police cordon. Mary - last week a Teddy - this week the real thing? love and sloppy potato peelings to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards. Fleet Street to Wapping, the student Mr. Carlisle, the M.P. for Luton Happy G - How long will it stretch? For he's going to many M.M. campaign has shifted to calling for his G O IN G FISHING TONIGHT TRACI? Your anger pray Bury for all will North, was ordered by Mrs. Be merry, I think you had better succumb. dismissal from the University. Have a great day Mrs. Acton, with lots of love from your Thatcher to uphold the right to HIGH LIFE. . . a glittering star lopping the London Palladium bill in 1973 bestest daughter XXX.______And join our expressions of gleel Students' Union Vice President Came into my life... am I in heaven? XX X ... However, Glitter's manager, Alan Gee, denied that it had been a suicide ATHLETIC U N IO N DINNER TIGER - Richard or Joyce? HOPEFUL Keith Wootten said "A n A.G.M. has free speech. But when the attempt: "H e just had a few too mariy sleeping pills" Gee commented. Glitter Thursday, March 13th Are you suffering from Cathyitus. Symptonsl 2 been held over the Vincent issue and meeting did go ahead it was at hot water bottles. Libraries, thermal undies, opinions are divided in the University. attended by only 50 people. had in fact been facing a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to a Royal Station Hotel adversions to leaving the house, no alcohol. The demonstration", he added, "was drunk-driving offence. Dancing to Panama Jazzmen. Emmerdale Farm and wet washing. The right-wing backbencher Tickets £ 12 from Clubs and not Union organised and originally whose favourite topic is South Jona Cox (Ents. Officer) commented that he'd booked Glitter to "give Societies Office MARK GLOVER started as a peaceful picket But when students a chance to go back to when they were ten". And though the Union ALL WELCOME. Would like to thank everybody who gave me history students were prevented from Africa later said: support in the recent campaign: DAVE P. CUVE. would have been losing money on the door, the possible bar receipts could have Watch out for the playing cards on Thursday (TODAY). ALAN. PETE. RORY and MARK for canvassing. entering their department, tempers "The difference between the been "staggering". Jona said that he'd been assured that if Glitter was playing KARON. LESUE. HELEN and SHARON for the flared". chanting mob outside and myself ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA sex appeal. ROZ, KARON and ALAN again, for Professor Vincent said later "It was before the Summer, the Union would be able to book him at a reduced rate. UP-LOCK. KAHN. SHOKKER. DR. WOTT. the publicity. ROD, DAVE G and ADRIAN for the is that I see a peaceful reform Those who have bought tickets are, of course, entitled to a refund. TIFFANYS. THURSDAY. 17th APRIL, 830. laughs, LOUISE. ANDREA and the choir for ugly - as ugly as anything we saw in Tickets £1.00 on the door. Tuesday's verbal support RICHARD and ALAN the pit dispute". through dialogue, whereas those Adam Powell There has been condemnation of the recent massaging of for putting up with me and spreading the word. outside want to see it through Rich Leemings ego. The truth is those responsible would like KEV. RICHARD. JIM. PETE. JES. CAROUNE. One man was detained by police NEIL the HENDERSON AGRICS. WINSTON for but was later released without being to massage more than his EGOI bullyboy, intimidating and PERSONAL Looks like it is the Ex, Ex 3rd Floor whores nowl their help. CHRIS for his support at Leazes on charged. revolutionary tactics". If ELECTRICS is the food of life then MARINE ENGINEERS Tuesday. The PRINT SHOP for their co-operation Jonathan Hill Computer are dying of Starvation.______and JULIA and ELEANOR for their encourage­ Jonathan Hill COLUMN ment and organisation. I hope I will deserve your SOM EO NE TO TALK TO support 2p per word — 10p minimum NIGHTUNE Love Tel: 612905 - 8om-8am A first year Politics and East Asian Studies Apologies to anyone we accosted/molested last night at the MARINE ENGINEERS have very low frictional resistance! student took part in the historic Archaeological Beer Stompers - THE NEW UN IO N HACKS. "The Mad Shatter's Top 10 - Sorry Kidl dig to uncover the pre-historic remains of Tim's DESPERATE: Lonely fascist seeks, buxom wench to bend trouser snake (good working order, no previous Have you ever wondered 1. "Ex-Lax— Frankie goes to Hollywood. over at coffee machines. Must have own YORKIE or 69p owners-see H I22). who you really are? If so, 2. "Patricia the Shitter" - Chris de Burgh. sandwich, and a good O-Factor. Applications including full Debbie Wholl 3. "Shite my Fire” - The Doors. CV to big Pete at Electrical and Electronic Engineering. O nly 39 tickets left. Hurry, while stocks last. PETER MICHAEL get the definite answer 4. "Big Log" - Robert Plant SCHOFIELD - Remember I've got the negatives! Only £2.50. Friday. 7th March, 930, Bring: glass. GREENAWAY NYMAN 5. "Walk of Shite" - Dire Straits. Is it true that HMS LUSTALOT MOUTH sank in (to) the Pyjamas to GARNETT HOUSE. with the Computing 6. “Four Shits" - Led Zeppelin. Bermuda Triangle Tuesday. 25th Feb?. Oh man of little faith, I’m glad you lost your 50p. Society's personality 7. "Jumpin' Jack Crap" - Rolling Stones. Wanted female potato peeler for platonic relationship with BAI 8. "Poo are you ? " - The Who the Hartington Street potato peeler. 9. "Follow you. follow through" - Genesis. breakdowns. TO THE SRS: THANKS TO ALL THOSE Mon lOtoSat 15 March 10. "Brown Stain round my Ring" - Booey M. I would just like to announce that a certain engagement W HO ATTENDED THE MEDIA Those technocrats with finger CTBFB - Have you really got that many contacts or are you mentioned in last week s Courier is NOT truelll AND MADNESS COURSE. I callouses will be showing how just put together in a funny way? HARRIET HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT. w RACHAEL'S G O O D AT LITTLE BOYS. DARRYL: Did you give it to Pete on Saturday Night? SARAH. user friendly they are at a 'Com- Are there any flies left on JAKE? Surely cool Nick wouldn't slip upl WOULD HE? BAI To the best nipple this side of Chippenham. Yes dearl No dearl BEN FAIRWEATHER would like to congratulate lain puterama'from 11.00 a.m.-3.00 TOTTYS MO B STICK TOGETHER Has Bonking B got ajar marked 50p? ______Sutcliffe, thank Sue for the photo, all the team and everybody p.m. today in the Airport lounge. LET’S GIVE BEN A LITTLE BIT OF KNUCKLE CAW. that voted for him. But most of all. thanks to Bob. What will the Plant drop next at Ladykirk Road? Three says LOUISE - do you really blow up Troy's piston? For only a small fee normal Stoddngsll? R00. Thanks to everyone in the GRAND PARADE Who was lusting for a pin up ?... AQU A is not the man he used to Bel We are pleased to last Saturday. D.P. Be mine and wander where you will - OUASHI. people can play a variety of announce that his Stag Party will be on 3 1 st March 1986. Massive Success— Thank you to everybody who voted, and gave me so much arcade games, have their person­ "That's not necessarily to say I'm a ------/— ": K. Raised about £900 encouragement - NIGEL Thanksll Orwell Knew what Room 101 meant: now MARINE ality (or lack of it) assessed and Tiger love to set you free on the "M U N RO S" with ME— ENGINEERS know what LI01 means. PANTHER. NEWSFLASHI KEITH MYERS WASHED UPI TIGER - do you want a Teddy to hug? join in a feast of technological fun How do you know LOUIS Is G ay?.. .Because he enjoys GARNETT PARTY - not to be missed ROCK EXTRAVAGANZA and games. being a Pain In The Arse. Booze is free, all get pissed. UP-LOCK. KAHN. SHOKKER. DR. WOTT. BIG G - would you really throw little BA out into the cold? MARINE ENGINEERS make better seamen. TIFFANYS. PANAMA JAZZMEN - Mainstreet Jazzmen. Available for TO BOOBOOS. I love you and always will. Here’s to us, sod THURSDAY. 17th APRIL 830 ... Immensely entertaining, visually erotic and Go and sample their (soft) Jazz Gigs - Parties etc Tel. Blyth 361930. the rest and remember, who loves you baby. Tickets £ 1.00 on the door. wares. It's in aid of CAW. Well done Debbie from the team (the new Union Hacksl) RACHAEL wet herself at Macey’sl Congratulations Debs I Love from the 82 Hartington Street hilariously obsessive ... wickedly funny games .. ROY - Sony about the bonk I Isn't Fife a little cold for Tigers. collectivel fused with a fetishistic sexuality and photographed brilliantly'W "Cunning puns and jokes . . INTRODUCTION puckish ideas and gleaming visuals . . ------TO ------and the jaunty brilliance of Michael CO-COUNSELLING Nyman's music" Ni9ei FINANCIAL TIMES Monday. March 10th. 8.00 p.m. Tuesday 11 Mar 1.00pm P.E. Centre MICHAEL NYMAN Systems music composer Michael Nyman on a — Learn useful listening skills and by exchanging rare visit to Newcastle. He will be discussing the positive listening with others — think and function evolution of his work for films, recording and the more effectively and feel good! concert platform. See Page 1 TYNESIDE CINEM A: TEL: 321507 Big IW Events

COMMUNITY NUENTS LOG ACTION WEEK Thurs. 6th March "C.A.W. DAY" Lunchtime Bingo on Level 2. Late Men's Bar— free JAZZ plus MAG cabaret. Fri. 7th March Big Level 2— 'Best dance in town' ... Northern Echo. Another one from sturdy Andy. Late bar— Whip RAIDS yourselves into a frenzy. Sat. 8th March Afternoon— last chance to help Liverpool — 8th March C.A. W., Disco dancing competition on Level 2 for all the 7-8 year old cruisin'crews. If you've signed up for Night-time— DR. AND THE M EDICS— an experience not to be Liverpool, please turn up. missed. Taunton Dry Blackthorn — 40p/pint. Entry £3. 8.00 a.m. leave. Mon. 10th March Cochrane Quiz with the debonair Chris Storey. Tues. 11th March Level 6— Ova— Women's Sub and Council cabaret event. Wed. 12th March Late Bar— JAZZ. Hull — 8th March Sorry about Gary Glitter I'll try again. 8.00 a.m. leave JONAX Thursday, 6th March, 1986 COURIER 3 DEMO Letters DEMO FIASCO More News! FIASCO - MARK II Dear Ed, to the Dear Ed, Graduate in I am writing to express Some, though I suspect few of you, will my disquiet at the recent have noticed the demonstration which murder accusation Anti-Fowler Demo fiasco. took place last Wednesday against the latest volley of cuts. A graduate of Newcastle University is on Whilst not a supporter of trial accused of murdering his adopted 'blame Politics' I feel there The brief coverage it received in the press highlighted the fact that it was meant to be the biggest demonstration daughter. are some points that need Dr. Samson Perera, 43, is alleged to have murdered the to be raised. yet with some 40,000 students, assembled from all over girl and then disposed of her body by cutting it into 105 the country, being present. But before you take pride in Firstly, N.U.S. must be slated for pieces and concealing them under floorboards, in his attic this achievement, it may be interesting to learn that 31 organising such a bloody awful de­ In defence of the and garden, and in three plant pots in his hallway. coaches came from Leeds, about 15 from Liverpool, and The human remains have been pieced together by monstration. To march past the D.E.S. from Newcastle only 2. Home Office pathologists and are said to be those of a girl and the D.H.S.S. was a good idea, but Just why there is such apathy is uncertain. It seems of about the same age, height and colouring as 13 year old to Kensington Park, where the demo Football Club and all strange that despite all the talk against cutbacks, only Nilanthie, the girl Perera and his wife Dammiki adopted on got split up in a maze of inter­ about I % of the University were prepared to turn their a visit to Sri Lanka in 1981. connecting fences, was ridiculous. I Perera's wife is charged with assisting her husband words into actions. O n such an issue, which concerns all felt stupid, as though we were Dear Editor, with the concealment of the body. Both are charged with students directly, it is both ludicrous and unfair to let others protesting deferentially. If we wanted obstructing the Coroner. The Perera's have denied all I refer to the letter 'Meat Market in Oak protest on your behalf, especially when so small a sacrifice to march past the D.E.S. and the charges. was needed to participate personally. There is indeed Julia Tindall D.H.S.S. we should have marched Room', from Lynne Mendelsohn in last week's strength in numbers - 2 coaches from Newcastle will not NORTH towards the House of C o u rie r. Yes, 'the lads', Newcastle University achieve much. Commons. Football Club had assembled to celebrate our One possible reason for the low turnout was the Secondly, both the Executive and appalling publicity given to the demonstration itself. We S.R.S. Exposed! you lot should be slated for such a victory in the (J A U . semi-final, an achievement were informed by a member of Union Council that it is poor turnout, 91 people from this I would hope everyone in the University is Have you got a dirty mind, lots of spare virtually impossible to 'sell' such an event at an important University was an embarrassment. If time and endless patience? If so, then you proud of. And yes, the drinks flowed as often election time. Nene College with 2,000 people can quality to be an S.R.S. helper: R EA D ON. Isn't there, however, a lack of priority here - a national The S.R.S., or student Reception Service as it is send 12 coaches then we should happens. Right or wrong, students have been march must surely take preference over petty Union (sometimes) known exists to help those poor interviewees have sent 301 getting drunk and doing stupid things for years. elections, presuming of course that the two cannot take facing the daunting prospect of finding their department I for one didn't hear Norman So what crime are we, 'the lads', and the others, who by virtue of sex place in the same weekl The Union hierarchy is to blame and, in about 30% of cases, somewhere to stay for the Fowler quaking in his boots, but I did we shall call 'the girls', guilty of in the Oak Room. for this lack of advertising, an oversight made to appear ail night Run by a group of volunteer students (combined hear him shaking with suppressed mental age of 2 Vi) and telephonists Bette and Eileen, the As fellow sports people, the Netball and Football Clubs have a lot in the worse considering that very few of the Sabbaticals merriment as 30,000 students toiled service copes with up to two hundred interviewees a day. common and so mix socially. Some of the girls came to support us in our and other elected officials attended the march themselves. apologetically South to the political This all sounds very worthy, so why the rumours of funny wasteland of Kensington Park. semi-final as we did for their semi-final. Because they are capable of Most noticeable was the low turnout among those goings-on that surface in the personal column. students who have been elected to these positions for the Yours, having wasted a day In intelligent thought, their company is much appreciated. Their sporting Is the drivel book really so scandalous? Are all prowess is also admired and so we treat each other as equals in all coming year. When they offer themselves as candidates interviewees promiscuous? Or do they just wander off London, and qet lost? or drunk? Or never even turn up at all? Richard Leemfng respects. And the fact that we can laugh with, and at, each other makes for Union posts, they must do so willing to give up their time to work for and represent the other students of this Just ask any poor harassed committee member - Errol, for an enjoyable time for all. Ethel, Sylvester, Sid, Harriet, Jem, The Hairy Wotsit, University. Any failure to do so is wholly inexcusable. The girl 'humiliated', pleasant and attractive, was selected because Motormouth (I, II, III), Rosie, Seaxwyn, Ellie, Terpill, Vicki, Yours, she was sporting enough to realise nothing personal was meant. The Martin, Julian and Jane. Sunk M. McKibbin, S. Schallamach Harriet Carlyle, Rosie Fowler et al. comments in no way reflected her physical characteristics (apart from without trace the double chin - sorry Jane!) As for the 'droopy tits', they appeared to be perfectly formed from where I was lookingl NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Dear Ms Fay, The fact that I was then 'ridiculed' in a similar fashion appears to University of nf^-« STUDENTS UNION I wonder if like me have been omitted in Lynne's account. Newcastle upon Tyne you have noticed the I would like to express my disgust in the tone of her letter. I resent remarkable similarity the insinuation that because I sing a 'crude' song I automatically PUBLIC LECTURES w C.A.W. become a rapist. If this had been given some 'intelligent thought', Thursday 6 March 1986 5.30 pm between the Coch­ Curtis Auditorium, School of Physics Lynne would have seen what a tenuous argument this was. Youth and Age in Early English Literature rane Park Redevelop­ But what I find most distasteful is the attitude to the girls who the J A Bu rrow M A Winterstoke Professor of English. University of DEBATE ment and The Titanic. I author does not know and whose characters she, not I, have slurred. To Bristol wonder if by any be blunt her nosy, do gooder, holier-than-thou attitude stinks. So put your halo away Lynne, stop being nosy and stop single Founders' and Benefactors' Day Lecture "This House Believes Nuclear chance they have both Saturday8 March 1986 11.30am handedly giving feminists a bad image - you mind your business and R B Green Lecture Theatre, Dental School been put on ice. Ageing, Dementia and Dental Health Defence is No Defence" we'll mind ours. Emeritus Professor Bernard Tomlinson CBE Yours, Yours, Chairman. Northern Regional Health Authority FOR: Des Truction OI' Wildeyes (A. Machoman) Wilson Campoen unsure Monday 10 March 1986 6.00pm I Curtis Auditorium, School of Physics Paul Jones — Chair of C.N.D. Energy Conservation— The Muttl-Bilfion I Pound Prize Dr R G J Telfer, CBE, BSc, PhD, CBIM Nick Brown, M.P. Director, Manchester Business School AGAINST: Inaugural Lecture Question Time Tuesday 11 March 1986 5.30 pm Curtis Auditorium, School of Physics Lady Olga Maitland Examining the Examiners— Assessment in — a synopsis of the the 1980s Professor John Anderson Cllr. Albert Moor Postgraduate Dean and Director of the Regional Postgraduate Institute for Medicine accommodation questionnaire and Dentistry. Professor of Medical Education, FRIDAY 7th MARCH, 9.00 pm University of Newcastle upon Tyne The results to last term's long-awaited questionnaire have at last been Nelson Mandela Debating Chamber published. Brian Thomson, Accommodation Officer, had hoped to have . 8 the results ready by the beginning of this term, however the size of the project meant that it took longer to collate than he had anticipated. Don't Forget "24 Hour Debate" today In all 565 of the 1500 questionnaires returned. While forward if the University was to employ someone in the MacDonalds being less than he had hoped for Brian thinks that this sort Housing Office' whose job would be 'to vet landlords and MEN'S WEAR HIRE SERVICE John McNeill, of responsejustifies the cost A few people complained that properties and not allow those properties which were 11 BLACKETT STREET particularly poor to be advertised in the Housing Office'. In Convenor of Debates in times of a harsh financial climate sending questionnaires Book Now for that Special Occasion out by post and returning them by Freepost was rather line with this quite a few respondents felt that in the Balls, Dances and Social Functions extravagant However, Brian counters this by saying that Housing Office itself there were too few staff especially at "a less costly venture could have been commissioned, but if peak times. DINNER SUITS from £14.00 (inc. VAT) this had been done and I had received only one or two Finally, it was felt that the opening hours of the office 10% discount on production Big IW Events hundred responses then there was no way I could have were particularly bad. Being closed for over an hour at of Union Card submitted the results to the appropriate bodies expecting lunchtimes many students especially those with full Bow Ties, Shirts, and all action to be taken. However, with a response of 565, ('Ath timetables found it impossible to use the service, especially accessories available of all people in private rented accommodation) I do expect considering a hunt for a flat is a day to day job, THIS SATURDAY— AFTERNOON results from both the University and On the Union Welfare Office many Tel: Newcastle 327100 Union Administration'. students had particularly specific C.A.W. DISCO DANCING The questionnaire was representa­ complaints to make, which it is felt tive to the extent that there was a inappropriate to discuss here, but all COMPETITION 50:50 response ratio from males: respondents can be assured that their GRAY & SON females. What was surprising was comments have not been ignored and LIMITED Level 2— 1.30 p.m. that although most students do use are at present being investigated by The recognised authority the Housing Office in their search for the appropriate bodies. since 1896 — 350— Junior School Break Dancers a flat only 38% of all students actually However, on a more general level found their house/flat through the many students felt that the leaflets ROBE MAKERS END OF C.A.W. SPECTACULAR by appointment to the Housing Office, most getting theirs provided in the Welfare Centre were Universities of Durham through word of mouth, etc. extremely useful. More disturbing, and Newcastle. While overall the statistical results were in themselves however, quite a few people asked of the Welfare Centre Hoods and Gowns, College Scarves, Ties, Blazers and Interesting it turned out to be the sections for comments on 'Where it is'. (On level 6). Brian thinks it would be a good Badges our speciality. Caps the Housing Office and Welfare Centre which turned out idea, in relation to this if the Union were to advertise and Gowns for Graduates — NIGHTTIME— to be the most eye-opening. exactly what facilities it had available a bit better. and Undergraduates stocked in all sizes. The largest number of complaints against the Housing Finally, many students felt that the Welfare Centre was DR. & THE MEDICS plus Office was over the system of advertising flats available for under-staffed. One member of staff to deal with the We are the leading outfitters let on the notice boards. Most people quoted experiences welfare needs of 7,500, is admittedly not good enough to all Colleges and Societies in the University. of following up flats which had already been let Perhaps in these days of providing increased services for Dry Blackthorn Cider 40p a pint days/weeks before, but which had not been taken off the increased profits it might be a good idea to pay attention to Known for a great notice boards. a vitally important part of the Students' Union - even if it number of years as TICKETS £3 Many people complained that the Housing Office has no doesn't make a profitll THE COLLEGE SHOP

power over landlords and does not wish to begin to exert In conclusion Brian would like to say that if anyone has 41-42 SADDLER STREET, any powers. Noting they felt that the Housing Office only any questions to ask in relation to the questionnaire to go D U R H A M dealt with sub-standard landlords who had sub-standard and see him in the Executive Workroom on Level 5 and he Tel. Durham 64168 properties. They felt the Housing Office should attempt to will be more than happy to obligelll Goods can be obtained from the P.S. Only a few legendary Robert Cray Band porter at the Armstrong Building do something about it and the Medical School. tickets left When asked Brian stated that it would be a ‘great step Les Henderson COURIER Thursday, 6th March, 1986 CORONATION ST. school next month at the Tyne­ side Cinema to prove it So If D A Y S C H O O L you're a bit of a soap head or just CAMILA Saturday, 15th March want to find out about what TYNESIDE CINEMA goes into making fifty minutes a (3—8 March) 11.00 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. week of The Street, tune into the SCENE Did you know that the Owing much to Its fine pro­ Tyneside on Saturday, 15th viewing figures for the TV duction, Camlla Is a very March. beautiful film, filled with soap 'Eastenders', have You could even find yourself relentless passion and dedi­ toppled those of 'Coro­ doing your favourite Hilda im­ cated loyalty. The film un­ nation Street? Do you pression in front of the cameras folds the story of a tragic ONE really care? (afternoon session only). Tickets love affair between a Well, Mary McMurray does from Tyneside (£1.20), so get young and determined couple elope and begin a new (regular director of Coronation your act togetherl upper-class Catholic girl life under a new identity only to Street), and she's holding a day Nigel Vincent and a priest. realise that their defiance against CHART ATTACK g g Based on actual events that Church, State and an oppressive anyone wanting to participate took place towards the end of patriarchy is creating scandal too NUTS in these will need to stay in the nineteenth century, in an large to ignore and too powerful Newcastle during the summer Argentina governed by a vio­ to escape them. ACTORS WANTED lently repressive dictatorship Swinging from a fresh and vacation. Other plays will fill (which, up until 1984 refused exciting atmosphere of a young the slots at the Gulbenkian RECORDS TOP 10. NUTS are calling all permission for this story to be girl's desires, to a sad and threat­ Studio Theatre after the would-be actors and made for the screen), the film ening struggle of eternal passion, ✓ summer exams and will builds momentum as the rebel­ Camila overflows with a richness actresses to come to involve an intensive two lious young girl makes both her­ that, combined with faultless 1. LOVE MISSILE Fl-ll— Slgue Slgue Sputnik (7712 ") auditions next week. weeks of rehearsal. See the self and the priest (who initially performances, can move the tries to dismiss his own feelings), coldest of hearts. (Nominated 2. THE FACES OF FREEDOM— TD A (12 ") A company will be travel­ NUTS noticeboard opposite become fully aware of their best Foreign Film at the 1985 ling up to the Edinburgh the Men's Bar for further 3. GI-400— Blows/23 Skldoo Assemblage (12") secret love for each other. Academy Awards). Fringe this August and details. With no other option, the Nigel Vincent 4. A DATE WITH ELVIS— Cramps (LP) 5. KING O F AMERICA— The Costello Show (LP) COMPETITION TIME! Tickets for the Havelock Hall Ball, to be staged on Friday, 6. MAXIMUM ROCK AND ROLL (Fanzine) 7th March, from 7.00 p.m. — 8.00 a.m. are the prizes for this week's competition. The Vicious Boys, John Ottway and 7. HOW WILL I KNOW— Whitney Houston (7"/12 ") The Mekons will be playing. Promises to be a great evening/morning. The first four entries to this one easy 8. TIME IS MONEY (BASTARD)— Swans (LP) answer each win an Individual ticket. Entries to the Courier Office by Friday 11.00 a.m. 9.1000 HOURS— HULA (LP) 1. WHERE DOES JOHN OTTWAY COME FROM? 10. CANDYMAN— Siouxsle and the Banshees (7712") The winners of last week’s competition are: Alison Moore (Dentistry), Jon Winter (Geography) and Mark Galllmore Courtesy of Volume Records (Civil Engineering). Prizes from the Courier office.

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C.A.W. DAY B u n i o n THURS: 6th MARCH Not i ceboard TODAY March 6th— March 12th (i) ★ Busking IS NOTICE OF GM (ii) ★ M ag selling all day Thursday 20th March CAW "FREEDOM OF SPEECH (iii) LUNCHTIME EVENTS — lAAAAAAAAAAf IN THE UNION" ★ STRETCHER RACE DAY Please submit your motions by 10 a.m. Thurs. 13th March ★ CUSTARD FILLED WELLY OLYMPICS Come and throw sponges at Exec! ★ EXEC. IN STOCKS ★ UNDERPANT DANCING— jump in and out of your knickers as many times as More.. .ELECTIONSFOR possible in a minute to accompanying music. l \ l U S DELEGATES ★ CLASSICS DEPT. Latin "Call my Bluff" in TO RERRESEISIT Percy Building. YOU ★ 24-HOUR DEBATE A T CONFERENCE The Alternative Prospectus If you would like to EXAM NOTICE submit your view, Town and Country planners please see Nick Clarke C.A.W. DAY on Level Six. exam. Timetable is now on Level 5. Thursday, 6th March, 1986 COURIER 5 result is pure farce. The most CAR TROUBLE awkward attempt at love making LA MORDAZA' ever recorded on celluloid; a A.B.C. catastrophic multiple pile-up; the husband's metamorphasis into Spanish Circle Barry Norman, "enfant ter­ an axe - wielding arsonist; his SCENE rible" of movle-critlcism, attempt at murdering his wife by slated It mercilessly. Paul engineering an aircraft disaster. Julienne of The Guardian Julie Walters as the frustrated Alfonso Sastre's play 'La Judged It capable of "giv­ housewife retains the occasional Mordaza' (the gag) was ing a good name to bad good line. But if the director's written In 1954 and Is a TWO taste". The subject of this burlesque treatment of the good example of the way violent controversy? "Car protests about the Franco Spongs' petit-bourgeoisie tire­ The achievement of the pro­ Trouble", shortly to be someness is supposed to be regime was smuggled past The music certainly had a major screened at the A.B.C. the censor by an apparently duction lay in the way in which RUN FOR HOME part to play in the patriotic power amusing, then it falls flat. The the other characters reacted Ian Charleson and Julie Spongs are simply tiresome. And unpolitical theme. It was released upon the audience, coupled Walters play the Spongs, a given a memorable perfor­ perfectly realistically to the NEWCASTLE PLAYHOUSE with emotive issues such as the the film's script, settings and father. His continually humiliated couple whose routine middle- music demonstrate all the mance at the Gulbenklan Falklands War and despondency class lifestyle is thrown into studio by Newcastle wife Antonia was sensitively Contrary to the belief con­ caused through long-term unemploy­ banality of a soap - powder played by Karen Macdonald. turmoil by the husband's commercial. University's Spanish Circle. veyed by the Chronicle, 'Run ment However the play offered no purchase of a bright-red E-type Juan, the eldest son, verbally for Home' by the University political suggestions or solutions and Miss Walters would be well- tortured by his father was hell Jag. advised to select her scripts more The play opened with Isaias Musical Theatre Company was must be commended for not doing His wife's initial distaste - “It's performed by Phil Austin. Teo, so, although CNO made an appear­ carefully. "Car Trouble" is the Krappo, the tyrannous father not amateurlst and excelled a penis substitute" - doesn't fully exploited by Kevin Alcock the only son who hates his any preconceptions that may ance, in many respects out of context kind of wreck which would father, was given a fine portrayal prevent her from employing the benefit from new spark plugs. castigating each of his family have been formed by Its criti­ unless it was a response to the car for a distinctly uncomfortable by Jim Ackers whilst the young Belgrano sinking. John Deane one by one when he is visited by cal report. rendezvous with her lover. The the husband and father of a Jandro was made credibly Without doubt however, 'Run for mother and daughter he had innocent by Jon Grayson. Although the plot may have been The political message was somewhat cluttered, including the Home' provided excellent entertain­ killed some years before in the ment with outstanding performances Civil War. there also. The stranger brilliantly death of a son, the redundancy of the performed by Russ Conway tells hero, his exploitation in London, time from all involved, especially the older After he has left Isaias follows University members, and it's a shame Isaias that he cannot forget his in prison and life as a down and out him and shoots him but Luisa, his crime just because the war is before finally returning to the North, that the brilliant work of the band daughter-in-law, alias Corrine and singers was slightly marred by over and at another point Isaias this was probably more to do with Willis, who both loves and hates questioned the Comisario, the script than the representation interference on the amplifiers. Isaias sees him and one by one they discover that he is the brought to life by Damien Grant, given by the Company. Henry about how he can be arrested murderer and yet each one is for a crime which in the War gagged by love or fear. would have been a glorious seeks to deiw men neither Isaias warns that they will their place In the sun, nor their deed. Furthermore, he hints, how PINK PYJAMAS never have inner peace if they can this regime built on war and value to women for the love betray him but Luias at last tells they can offer. murder have the right to TYNESIDE CINEMA the police. Isaias in a last effort to administer justice? "Shell be Wearing Pink Pyjamas" torture them deliberately gets received considerable publicity dur­ On the whole the play was a “Pink Pyjamas" examines a shot trying to escape. But Teo, triumph for Rebecca Place, the varied group of eight women ing its production, but has yet to the middle son, realises this and who set about affirming their make an impression at the box office. director, and she deserved the the play ends on an optimistic ovation she received on Independence and Intelli­ Julie Walters, fresh from her triumph note as the family agree to forget gence by tackling that most in "Educating Rita", attracted most Thursday night modem of male challenges, of that initial publicity. She deserves their father and face life without P. J. Mounter the executives' week at an out- it; her vivacity and charismatic drawl him. A. D. Moreton ward-bound centre. As they make her a perfect medium for the subject themselves to a variety delivery of intelligent witty observa­ of gruelling trials, we are tion on a theme from which she has NEWCASTLE'S aware that they are striving to always extracted great mileage, the VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT We provide natural foods at prove their Independence of plight of women in modem British IS reasonable prices, including at their homes, their children, society. least 12 varieties of salad. The hot dishes are mostly and most of their men. The "Pink Pyjamas" is occasionally unusual due to our determina­ enthusiasm, comradeship and over-sincere and disappointingly tion to avoid convenience foods gritty determination to suc­ short of the kind of wit which and those containing obscure ceed which is generated Is endows it with the kind of poignancy chemicals. truly touching. And although for which it aims. Nevertheless it Theakstons beers are sold, as the film concludes with an deals with some intriguing problems well as a comprehensive selec­ emphatic and energetic asser- in an attractive and stimulating tion of the better quality wines tation of female independence manner, and it is worth seeing. and spirits. it'll be reassuring for the men In the audience to find that It John Deane Open from 9.30 a.m. till PRINCESS SQUARE 10.30 p.m. eveiy day except (back of Central Library) Sunday.

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THIS WEEK . . . Wed 5—Sat 8 Mar. 7.30 pm Students £2.00 fAPPROX. LONDON THEATRE OF IMAGINATION in MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING — • YAT/ Shakespeare ... is ... champagne and fireworks ... parents and policemen ... princes and politicians ... Madonna and Rambo ... Beatrice and Benedick. L T I'sM u c h Ado promises much, and if their CDCC CRH OF SOFT DRINK. last production of Othello is anything to go by ("the best I have ever seen" Ian McKellen), then | | v b b WITH EVERY K E B A B ! it will deliver. NEXT WEEK. .. Thurs 13-Sat 15 March 7.30 pm Students£2 ENGLISH DANCE THEATRE in GOLDEN GEIGER DAYS & FISH* CHIRP™ THE JUNCTION The first of these two pieces, with spectacular choreography by mime artist David Glass, takes an uncompromising look at the horrors of war. Inspired by Hitchcock it is both unforgettabl» m and controversial. By contrast The Junction' is lighthearted and entertaining, accompanied by the music of Manhattan Transfer. In conjuntion with the American Images exhibition at the Hatton Gallery and Side Gallery. A LSO . WIDE RANGE EXCTTm Sat 15th March 2.30 pm Students£1.65 ENGLISH DANCE THEATRE in a, FOOD PRODUCES ROMEO and JULIET p / z i c s Using masks and mime, as well as the magic of music and dance, Nicholas Burge has created the w orld's greatest love story as a total dance-theatre experience, especially (though not EAT IN or-TAKB OUT exclusively) for young audiences. Wed 19 - Sat 22 March 7.30 pm Students £2.00 MONSTROUS REGIMENT in MY SONG IS FREE by Chilean Playwright Jorge Diaz ... a dramatic masterpiece ... a psycho-thriller ... a study in terror. M y Song is Free is based on true incidents in a Chilean 11 a.M. " 2-30aw . detention centre. Deeply concerned with discrimination and social injustice in Latin MONDAY - SATURDAY America, Diaz has produced a play with universal appeal. Four prisoners face torture and the prospect of death ... what crimes are they supposed to have committed?

For further details please pick up a brochure or contact Denise Coates or Nick Roseveare at the Gulbenkian Studio, Kings Walk, Haymarket, Newcastle upon Tyne. Tel. (0632) 329974. COURIER Thursday, 6th March, 1986

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION FACULTY REPS. ELECTIONS Nominations close Monday 10th March Election Day Tuesday 18th March Further Details — NICK DALTON, Secretary FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE If anyone has any ideas (however wild they may seem), any services people would like to see introduced, then come along and get involved in our Forward Planning Committee. We aim to expand income to cover future shortfalls and simultaneously improve our union... ANYONE WITH ANY IDEAS SEE NICK DALTON, Secretary, Level 6 Thursday, 6th March, 1986 COURIER 7 TYNE OUT Compiled by Richard Leeming

★ Mayfair. Heavy Rock disco with an alternative disco in the Leaf Room. ★ Room 27: N.U.T.S. (Auditions, I'm now told) 10-1 and 2—7.30pm. ★ Playhouse + Gulbenkian: As last night. Conservation Soc. 7.30-10.00 Bridge. THURSDAY 6th MARCH ★ Meetings: ★ T.V. Room: N.U.T.S. Auditions 10-1, 2-5. Anti-Apartheid 1-2. Third World ★ Committee Room A: C.N.D. 9-5.30. First 5-8. Motor Cycle Qub 8-10. ★ Union: all bars open as normal. ★ T.V. Room: C.N.D. 9-5.30. ★ Curtis Auditorium: The Dresser, 70p at 7.30pm. ★ Room 27° CCC 11.30-2pm, N.U.T.S. 2-4pm. ★ Riverside: The March Violets yet another Leeds band who wear Black and use a Drum Machine!!! Nevertheless they should be very good. With the Mighty WEDNESDAY12th MARCH Lemon Drops supporting, £2.25 adv./£2.75 guests. ★ Gulbenkian: London Theatre O f Imagination in Much Ado About Nothing, SUNDAY 9th MARCH ★ Union: Jazz in the Airport Lounge, with a late bar. William Shakespeare’s plot has been carefully cut to heighten the humour ★ Riverside: Weekly Jazz Qub. No Strings, R'n'B band. (sacrilege?) £2.00 at 7.30pm. ★ Conservation Society: Are having a trip to Mount Pleasant Marsh which is ★ Tiffany's: Sigue Sigue Sputnik, with their first, grossly over-hyped single 'Love ★ Playhouse: Little Shop o f Horrors with the creator o f The Rocky Horror near Sunderland, though they didn't say what time or where to meet. Missile Fill' zooming up the charts this band undertake their first tour. The Picture Show, Richard O'Brian, he feels that some adults may object to some o f ★ Riverside: Rock Night with DJ Virgin Chris. results will be interesting though perhaps not all that important. I hope they sink the play's contents! ‘Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll', £2.00 at 7.30, all week. ★ Kings Hall: New Tyneside Orchestra with Stephen Pettitt conducting, are without trace and EMI lose all their £4,000,000 (So There). ★ Theatre Royal: The R.S.C. in Nicholas Nickleby, one o f the finest Theatrical playing pieces by Tchaikovsky, Ibert and Sibelius. Tickets £1.50 from J. G. ★ Meetings: presentations o f recent years, only philistines and people who saw it the first time Windows. Starts at 3.00pm. Nelson Mandela Debating Chamber: Labour Qub 1—2. India Forum 7—10. round should miss this. Double tickets i.e. those for both halves from £20.00 to ★ That’s it for today folks. ★ Committee Room A: N.U.T.S. 10-1, 2—7. Celtic Soc. 7—9 Pro-Life Group. £5.00. ★ Committee Room B: Animal Rights 1—2. ★ CAW: Caw Day to be precise: Custard Filled Welly Olympics; ★ Room 27: N.U.T.S. 10-1. BUNAC 1-2. Arthurians 2-5. Busking; Exec in Stocks; ★ T.V. Room: N.U.T.S. 10-1, 2-7.30. Green Concern 1-2. Animal Rights Mag Selling; Underpant Dancing, and many more. MONDAY 10th MARCH 7.30-10.00pm. Stretcher Race; BE THERE ★ Meetings: ★ Union: The Near-Legendary Cockroach quiz at 8.30pm. ★ Nelson Mandela Debating Chamber: Continuing the 24hr debate, moral ★ Riverside: Two local bands, Left For Dead and Troubleshooters. 50p support needed. members/£ 1.00 guests. ★ Committee Room A: CCC 5.00-10.00pm. ★ Theatre Royal: Nicholas Nickleby, if you aren't going to see it you should be FORTHCOMING EVENTS ★ Committee Room B: BUNAC 1—2, Photographic Soc. 7.30-9.45. ashamed o f yourselves. Charley's Aunt ★ Room 27: S.W.P. talk. ★ Gulbenkian: Newcastle Junior Youth Theatre in The Snow Queen, adapted ★ Gulbenkian: presented by Litsoc. April 21/22 Princess Ida ★ T.V. Room: CAW Hair Cutting. . . only 50p. Gaelic Football Qub 6.30- from the Hans Christian Andersen original. 75p at 7.30pm. ★ University Gilbert and Sullivan Society: Are presenting in King's 7.30pm, Bridge Qub 7.30-10.00pm. ★ Playhouse: Little Shop o f Horrors. See Thurs. for details. Hall, March 17th to 21st. ★ Tiffany’s: The June Brides, I think this band are the second band o f someone ★ Scottish Opera: 1-5 April at the Theatre Royal. famous, but I could be wrong(l) ★ Meetings: FRIDAY 7th MARCH ★ Nelson Mandela Debating Chamber: Hustings for NUS Delegation. Anti Apartheid Soc. 7-10. CINEMAS ★ Union: Level Two, I am beginning to run out o f things to say about this. .. ★ Committee Room A: N.U.T.S. 10-1, and from 2—5. Chess Soc. 6.45- It's very good. £1.00 10.00pm. ABC ★ Riverside: Kurtis Blow apparently he's the First Rapper, from New York City. -A- Committee Room B: Lit. Soc. 1—2. SWSS 6-9. Cinema 1: ‘Cartrouble*. 2.55, 5.40, 8.25. £4.00 adv./£4.50 door. ★ Room 27: N.U.T.S. 10-1, and from 2—5. House Committee (ugh) 5 onwards. Cinema 2: ‘Back to the Future'. 1.30, 4.35, 7.55. ★ Playhouse: As Yesterday. ★ T.V. Room: N.U.T.S. 10-1, and from 2-5.30. S.D.P. 1-2, 5.30-8.00 the Students £1.10 before 4.00 p.m. on Wednesdays. ★ Mayfair: 'Fusion Factory' and alternative/futuristic disco £1.25. Bahai Soc. 8.00-10.00 Computing Soc. ★ Tiffany's: Mr. M's playing everything from Blue to Punk, £1.50. ★ Gulbenkian: As Yesterday. ODEON Cinema 1: 'Rocky IV', 1.25, 3.40, 5.55, 8.10 (sep. performances). ★ CAW: CN.D. Debate between Paul Johns, Chairperson o f C.N.D. and Lady Cinema 2: 'Letter to Brehznev', Sun. 2.50, 5.20, 7.50 (sep. performances). Olga Maitland, 'This House Believes Nuclear Defence Is No Defence' I couldn't TUESDAY 11th MARCH 1.10, 2.50, 5.20, 7.50 (sep. performances). agree more, in the Nelson Mandela Debating Chamber at 9.00pm. Cinema 3: 'Teen Wolf, 2.40, 4.40, 6.40, 8.40 (sep. performances). ★ Meetings: ★ Union: All bars open as normal. Cinema 4: 'A Chorus Line', (See local press for times). ★ Room 27: Arthurians 5-9. ★ Riverside: Pub Night. Students £1.50 Mon.-Fri. with Union card. ★ T.V. Roonu SWSS 1-2. ★ City Hall: Tangerine Dream. ★ Mayfair: Ballroom Dancing! ★ Rockshots: The night when Newcastle's hippest converge on this club. TYNESIDE CINEMA ★ Tiffany's: Liquid Sky disco, playing 60s, 70s, and psychedelic music Monday 10 — Saturday 15 March SATURDAY 8th MARCH 10.00-2.00am. Only 80p. Cinema 1: 'A Zed and Two Noughts’ (15). ★ Theatre Royal: Nicholas Nickleby. Qnema 2: 'Cop Au Vin’ (15) (sep. performances). ★ Union: Dr. and the Medics. One o f the finest up and coming bands, the ★ Meetings: Monday 10 — Sunday 16 March Medics brand o f 60’s glam-hippy revival is making many friends. This will ★ Nelson Mandela Debating Chamber: Accommodation Talk. 1pm. Cinema 2: ‘Restless Natives (PG). probably be one o f the best bands on Level Tw o for a very long time. Do go. ★ Committee Room A: N.U.T.S. 10-1 and 2—5. Amnesty International 1—2, ★ Riverside: The Rathaus Disco for the best in alternative sounds. India Forum 8-10. ★ CAW: Level Two Disco-Dancing at 1.00pm, stewards needed. ★ Committee Room B: Scout and Guides Soc. 1—2. Labour Qub Committee JESMOND PICTURE HOUSE ★ Tiffany's: Disco. 7.30-10pm. 'Rocky IV\ 7.30 p.m. pRo^PfCHjS

Once more we are about to embark on the creation of an Alternative Prospectus. Every year the University spends thousands of pounds and employs writers (wearing rose-tinted spectacles) to produce a "sales brochure" titled the 'University Prospectus'— its aim being to attract as many as possible of the dwindling number of students to Newcastle University. An Alternative Prospectus is just that— an alternate view of Newcastle University— an alternative view written without the rose tinted spectacles. The aim should be to give future students who may be considering Newcastle either before or during their application to UCCAan idea of what the current students think about their course, department or University life in general. Think back to before you came here— did the University Prospectus really tell you what your course was going to be like? Did it tell you about the boring lectures (and the interesting ones)? Did it mention the lecturer who hadn't a clue on how to get an idea or notion across (and the ones who did)? Did it say how lousy, depressing and isolated University life could be (or how it could be the best years of your life)? If the answers to any of these questions is no— then put the record straight. Give us the alternative view. Last year's Alternative Prospectus was banned for being too alternative. This year's however, aims to be not even more alternative but also more representative. So please let's have as many articles as possible without any four letter words and nothing too libellous. Just give us your views, whether it's a page, a paragraph or even a sentence— we'll print it. Contributions to NICK CLARKE, Deputy President, as soon as possible COURIER SPORT SECONDS STORM NEWCASTLE BULLIED OUT WADERS - D O N T BREAK THE ICE! Then dispute loomed as the other The loony fringe of Newcastle University Cross-Country Club INTO FINAL umpire allowed a Loughborough struck again at the Infamous Hyde Park Relays. They attempted to goal, but immense pressure by New­ prove that waders really can walk on water, by crossing the several bewildered Leeds defenders castle persuaded him to withdraw his frozen Serpentine. This daring feat made up for another and Manning-esque goalie. decision (cheers I.M.G.) disappointment. In the race Itself. As the ball burst the net, the crowd Failing to heed an early warning After coming third last year, our 'Past Waders' team was one of the pre-race approached an orgasm of frenzy and about temperature rises, the Re­ favourites. However, once again the N.U.C.C.C. was let down by the absence of disbelief. Two seconds later, the final frigerator lost his bottles and was put star runners who had originally promised to run. Internationals Don Speight and whistle blew, and the crowd erupted. U.A.U. SEMI FINALS behind in the cold for a ten-minute Keven Forster were surprise absentees and even Geoff Turnbull and Adam It was the second A U final in two Loughborough 2 Newcastle 0 defrost (hard lines Simon). Cooper couldn't compensate for this momentous loss. Our current teams were years for many of the team (Coriy, Newcastle 3 Extra time, not a welcome future, all well off the extremely fast pace, but we all enjoyed the day out Kelly, Komy, Walker, Bamford and vs After the deserved victory as the fitness training, antibiotics In the evening it is traditional for Waders to get banned from Imperial College Wilkinson) and the taste of success is over Exeter by the decisive and paracetamol had run out and bars, acquire souvenirs known as trophies and spend the night in a Hyde Park Leeds 1 a.e.t. once again on their lips. margin of 1-0, the thirds were Nige forgot to bring the Duracell, police cell. Paul Gray's pub brawl ensured that the former was accomplished Hitchcock himself would have Twice the Leeds team took the on an away "trip" for the semi­ obviously they were on charge back but despite taking everything from a ladder to the start flag back with us, we been proud of the dramatic lead, but Wonder Boy Wilkinson finals. Having negotiated the at homel managed to avoid the boys in blue. When I awoke the next morning there was a finish to a match where so slashed his way through the defence obstacles on the road (other After conceding a fine short corner tree at the bottom of my bed and the hotel room looked like Aladdin's Cave. In much (sweat| has been shed for and into the hearts of the crowd to cars), the self drive mlnl-bus goal, Newcastle were caught on the conclusion, we may have been beaten but those great characters of yesteryear, so many (supporters - great score two majestic goals to cap a slipped Into Auto Pilot with break and our defence gave Cooksie Richard Peel and Tim Brown would have been proud of us. Ross Woodley weren't they?) by so few (ex­ brilliant performance, not only from Tarsey giving a flatulent rendi­ no chance. cept Micky Walker). him, but from the two providers. tion of gone with the wind. No Defeated but not dejected. A quick THE ALTERNATIVE REPORT So much could be written about Mark Bamford and "Captain" Kelly wonder there Is a hole In your jog to the office notable raised team The thriving female section of the Waders gave a fine team display this game if only I could remember - it showed calmness and maturity trousers; or was that Billy? spirit levels and lowered their In last week's race. Sheena and Alison shot off In a brave bid to was so coldl However, many years beyond their years to slice open the Arriving early, Duncan nearly had trousers as the ladies were shown the break the eight minute mile barrier and Sarah almost overtook a from now, grandparents will be Leeds defence for Wilky to lighten the an unexpected swim after clouting full attacking force of three members snail ‘en route'. Indeed the team would amost certainly have telling their children how "your old gloom. the football into the frozen swimming of the 3rds, I.D. unknown. So into extra time at 2-2 and not a beaten the 'Bogtrotters' had Liz 'Superstar' Loughney been Uncle Komjaca" did in his youth, pool — I thought we came to play A small detachment stayed for the sign of Pegler Syndrome in any legs. In available. After our race we gave the boys some vocal support. score a goal of such merit that there hockey? evening's celebrations with colourful At the evenings wade there was tremendous excitement when Mary was dancing and gaiety of good fact, as the game wore on, Kelly Inspired by the sight of a one arm results. Tomo once again failed to find knocked Alison's wig off and Sheena spilt her orange juice. As usual, we all left measure. became even slower |?) The game pressup by the Refrigerator, the team his glass but Pink nasties proved early and complained about rarely getting a mention in 'Courier'. Yes, that quiet unassuming boy looked all set for a replay until that set out for victory. A few early winner on the night What a blow. from Doncaster, Nick Komjaca con­ final decisive killer blow... then a A Feminist Theo misunderstandings with the referee Congratulations to the squadll trived to Win a game for Newcastle couple of minutes later Nick scored set the seal for the day as he did not Cooksie, Dave, Duncan Doncaster, with the very last kick of the game the winner. understand the subtlety of our play. Refrigerator, Relax Wright Billy Boy, after collecting on his chest a Mark Team: Butterfingers, Wildeyed Smith, Some inspirational play and striking Brine, Tambo, Hackker (Captain), Grummett comer, flicked on by Super Biggus Nickus, Big Staff, Barrel, Tri­ by Whambo nearly put Newcastle in Om ot Phartsey. Sub Walker. Coolly, Nick brought the pod, Slaphead, Afterburner, Wonder front but the goal was disallowed. An unbiased reporter: Dorrag ball temptingly to his right foot and Boy, Knuckle Sandwich, Quincy, clubbed home a vicious drive past Super-sub. SECONDS HOPES SLIP RIDERS REIGN SUPREME "interesting'' style but without his Newcastle University Riding Club have won their three league normal accurate aggression. Ending matches to qualify for the Northern Regional Rounds to be held at up a 3-1 loser, he seemed to lack Glasgow on the last weekend of term. Team members are Dawn match practice. American Football Ross (capt.), Alllstalr Sutherland and Brian Dixon. Chester Pimley demolished his All competitions are held in the form of "Combined Training” i.e. Dressage opponent in three straight games, NEWCASTLE SKOLARS 6 HULL SHARKS 42 and Showjumping, the total penalty points of each phase are then added up and University II2 Hexham 3 using his stylish shots at the front of the team with the least penalty points wins. the court (you know, the ones that he The Ifirst competition was held at York, indoors. Team positions were very This defeat could have pre­ usually cocks up) with devastating Despite the score-line, the American Football Club's first game close, Newcastle and York coming equal first on 164 penalty points, with vented the seconds from w in­ effect Cap'n Humphreys won his first was not a total disaster. Durham on 176. Allistair Sutherland did very well in his first University ning the league, although two games with ease, but like Vjjay, Coming up against an experienced, well-trained Hull team for our first match competition to come equal second, while Dawn Ross came fifth and Brian Dixon, they still stand a first class lost the last three. He will be dis­ meant that in the first the Skolars were not settled in either offence or defence, on a horse that resembled a camel, came seventh. chance of promotion. Hexham appointed, but is experienced being caught quickly by five touchdowns, due largely to a fast, well prepared The second competition was held at home at South Causey Equitation were a new and much Im­ enough to prevent it happening sweep play on Hull's part Our reply came after the second touchdown, with a Centre, near Stanley, Co. Durham. Newcastle again won, beating York and proved side with fresh imports again. In yet another five-set game, good touchdown run from Paul Scott Durham by 20 and 25 penalty points respectively, while Newcastle's team giving experienced squash Martin Brazier struggled to find form In the second half, the defence looked more like it does in practice and held members came first second and third individually; 1st Allistair Sutherland (58 ability. in the early games but found a tight Hull to almost no gain, their only touchdown coming from a turnover on the 10 penalties), 2nd Dawn Ross (60 penalties), 3rd Brian Dixon (63 penalties). Vijay "The Parrot" Hajela won the length and won the last comfortably, yard line. The Skolars offence, however, were unable to gain ground and The final competition was held at York where Newcastle beat York by 17 first two games of his match with if somewhat too closely for his remained unsettled. penalties and Durham by 26. Allistair Sutherland came individually second. some style, but lost the next three to team-mates. Still, after the trials of the booked coach not turning up; the cowardly actions Dawn Ross came individually third and Brian Dixon came individually sixth. suffer his first defeat in some time. The seconds have far more games of some members (John Barker knows who he is); the demoralising defeat; we Well done everybody and good luck for the Northern Rounds, a qualifier for Horrible Atle Hjorth, standing in for left to play than any other team and came away as a better team, knowing what to improve, and how to use our the British Championships. 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