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Est. 1964 Tuesday 12 February 2019 Nouse No. 484 Performance groups express anger over lack of campus space • Prominent societies on campus have expressed their growing frustration at the sparsity of venues • Select shows have been forced off campus while others have been burdened with high costs

lack of facilities has meant we’ve had to relocate our spring and sum- Joseph Silke mer shows. In terms of getting the EDITOR people of York to come and see our shows this is great, but it really hin- ders and makes it more difficult for PERFORMANCE societies have students to come and support other told Nouse of their growing frustra- students’ work.” They added that tion at the dire lack of performance the lack of space has mainly affected space on campus. their showcases, with only Central Some of York’s most prominent Hall providing the adequate capac- student groups, including: the Cen- ity on-campus. tral Hall Musical Society (CHMS), “CHMS has around 200 mem- Dance Society (DanceSoc), and the bers now,” they said, “and over the Technical Theatre Society (TechSoc) past year we have had between 80- Central Hall Musical Society have been forced to use the Joseph Rowntree Theatre due to renovations have highlighted the significant is- 90 people get involved with our sues they have faced securing ap- showcases. No venues on-campus, propriate venues for their perfor- bar central hall could really cater for mances. The sparsity of appropriate this many. Even the Dixon in sum- spaces on-campus has driven up mer was a squeeze with minimal Election campaigning begins costs for student groups on-campus, dressing room space and, due to the limited the number of students able lack of seats, we had to pay well over to participate in shows, or forced a grand to even house an audience, them off-campus for select perfor- so even the Dixon isn’t the best as candidates are announced mances altogether. place to host a performance society CHMS, for example, has not anymore.” The Dixon is a smaller candidates running for Part-Time Incumbent Union President, performed in its namesake Central performance area in Wentworth, Officers (PTOs). There are no nomi- James Durcan, commented on the Hall for several years due to ongo- from which the original seating was Niamh Carroll nees for the roles of Disabled Stu- electoral process: “The elections pe- ing renovations, the bulk of which recently removed, leading to further NEWS EDITOR dents’ Officer nor for BAME Officer. riod is always a really exciting time have taken place during term time. costs to provide seating. There are While diversity in candidates for of year, as students from a wide This has led the society to seek al- hopes to upgrade the Dixon, which FTO roles has increased, the lack of range of backgrounds put forward ternative venues for its flagship Feb- performance societies have been in CANDIDATES RUNNING for this contest for PTO roles, particularly ideas for how we can continue to ruary show. For the past three years consultation with YUSU about. year’s YUSU elections have been in liberation roles such as BAME challenge the University and im- the show has taken place in the Jo- CHMS said that YUSU has revealed today. There are a greater Officer, conveys a mixed picture. prove the student experience at seph Rowntree Theatre in the north been generally helpful in finding number of candidates running for Positions such as BAME Officer York. of the city. Not only has the group solutions to their requirements. Full-Time Officer (FTOs) positions being left unfilled after the elections “We want to see better informed been forced off-campus, £1 000 They emphasised the significance than in last year’s elections and will result in a by-election being discussions, so that the elected Of- of alumni donations was awarded of the YuFund in securing an ap- nine students running for the role held at some point in the coming ficers are able to put in place the to fund the external hire with Yu- propriate venue for their February of Union President. There is also months. constructive solutions and new ide- Fund allocation committee noting shows, despite the location off-cam- an increased number of women and Online campaigning opens as that emerge from the elections. the limited performance space on- pus. The lack of appropriate spaces BAME students running for FTO today, with physical campaigning We’re also encouraging candidates campus despite high demand as the for their showcases continues to roles. starting on Sunday Week six, a day to take time to get to know one an- justification for the decision. be a problem, however, which re- The number and diversity of earlier than last year. Results will be other, as this provides an additional Speaking exclusively to Nouse, mains unsolved until Central Hall candidates for FTO positions has announced in the Roger Kirk Cen- a spokesperson for CHMS said of increased; however, there are fewer tre on Saturday Week seven. Continued on P. 6 the relocation off-campus that “the Continued on P. 4 CONTENTS

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Bustice P.4 YUSU First Bus campaign continues with hearing Est. 1964 IMAGE: SASH Big Student Survey P.6 A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR... University-wide feedback FEATURES survey launches to Helping the homeless M.4 e’re half way there. This is my have truly stepped up to the task. Special students fourth edition as Editor, with only mention has to go to Andy, Saskia, and Emily Taking a look at the hard Wthree more to go. It is fitting that for keeping me and continuing to be amaz- the half way point has also been both the ing friends and people to work with. Forgive work of charity SASH as most challenging and the most rewarding my uncharacteristic soppiness, but you all FASHION production of all. deserve it. they combat homelessness It has been challenging because, as you Just as it seems so much of the team is have probably heard, YUSU elections are settling into their various roles, we are to Oscars outfits M.9 now in full swing. Not only has Nouse pro- have a by-election on Monday of next week. A history of the best duced another edition, we have also created Nouse is looking for a new Deputy Editor. your very own guide to the contests which It all feels a bit like a cabinet reshuffle, ex- dressed women at the COMMENT will decide the future of the Union, for the cept there’s also an electorate involved which next year at least. The 16-page supplement makes it all the more unpredictable. Do Academy Awards should be inside, if not we’ll be handing come along, there are other positions avail- out the extra one thousand copies I ordered able too. Maybe we will finally get a mythi- Dangerous drinking P.9 throughout the week. If all else fails, I’m sure cal Video Editor? Even if you’re not standing, my mother would gladly take them all. For even if you have only just joined, come along Tackling universities’ my full thoughts on the elections, see the and vote. You will get to see the look on the Editor’s note on page two of the supplement. face of the poor bastard you subject to spend harmful drinking culture For that reason alone, long hours with me. this extended produc- Writing two Editor’s notes is tough. So tion period has been tough one might need two Joseph Silkes. Artistic license? P.12 more taxing than Last week that nightmare almost came true, Questioning the normal. Frankly, it when cosmologist Professor Joseph Silk feels like I haven’t came to visit the University of York for a talk,

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The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, writers, publishers, or advertisers. York’s high streets P.17 Contact [email protected] with letters and complaints. EDITOR Jan de Boer Cassian Frost SHOOT EDITORS City Centre bucks the Joseph Silke ONLINE EDITOR DEPUTY BUSINESS Kat Oliver MUSE EDITOR Bri Stewart & FINANCE Sofia Bielli trend of struggling shops Andrew Young SOCIAL MEDIA Charlotte Mapleoft MUSIC EDITOR DEPUTY MUSE DIRECTORS Aasha Kimpton Beth Colquhoun EDITOR Niamh Carroll SCIENCE EDITOR DEPUTY MUSIC Saskia Starritt Callum Tennant Jay Dyer Helena Senior MANAGING PHOTO EDITOR DEPUTY SCIENCE Alex Thompson DIRECTOR Jay Dyer Izzy Hall FILM & TV TRAVEL Amelie Rothwell DEPUTY PHOTO Evelyn Greeves EDITOR DEPUTY Luke Snell SPORT EDITORS Malu Rocha MANAGING NEWS EDITORS Patrick Hook-Willers DEPUTY FILM Visiting Venice M.18 IMAGE: IAN CAPPER DIRECTOR Niamh Carroll George Cook & TV Elliott Vice Eloise McMinn Mitchell DEPUTY SPORT Lydia Hallsworth Reporting back on a trip DESIGN DEPUTY NEWS Alex Woodward Eddie Kaziro SPORT DIRECTOR Michael Maitland-Jones Will Hadley GAMING EDITORS to the famous floating city Emily Taylor Lily Robertson FEATURES EDITOR Jan de Boer CHIEF COMMENT EDITORS Seren Hughes Joseph Higgins SUB-EDITOR Patrick Walker DEPUTY TRAVEL EDITORS Maddie Thornham Matthew King FEATURES Lena Winkler The hated Spurs P.25 SUB-EDITORS DEPUTY COMMENT Rosemary Evans Lily Abel Annie Wood Jonathan Wellington Jodie Sheehan FOOD & DRINK Why does nobody like Charlotte Rogers Maisie Le Masurier ARTS EDITOR EDITORS Bex Hume POLITICS EDITOR Stella Newing Alice Weetman Tottenham Hotspurs? Chloe Lam Callum Tennant DEPUTY ARTS Imogen Willis TECHNICAL DEPUTY POLITICS Hope Jennings-Grounds ILLUSTRATION DIRECTOR Sebastian Shaddick Fiona Wong EDITOR James Bithell Maddie Pitt FASHION EDITORS Imogen Willis Charity darts P.26 DISTRIBUTION BUSINESS & Daisy Wallis SOCIAL SECRETARY DIRECTOR FINANCE EDITOR Eilidh Hide Oscar Bentley

Club holds successful Printed by Mortons of Horncastle Ltd, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6JR, UK. For back copies, contact the JB Morrell Library. Front images: Justin Higuchi, YUSU, and Greg Tiani. Back images: Maddie Thorn- IMAGE: DMITRY GOLUBOVIC fundraising tournament ham, Luke Snell, BUCS Sport CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday 12 February 2019 3 Opera Society’s production plans cause controversy

her community. The opera deals threat of controversy looming over controversy that arose over the pro- spectful debate on cultural issues with themes of African-American the society, the rest of the commit- posed performance: “On a surface should be welcomed. If this is what Niamh Carroll culture, female emancipation and tee withdrew support for the direc- level, this is really sad! Treemoni- has led OperaSoc to reconsider their NEWS EDITOR education. tion I was taking the society. I could sha is an opera, as far as I’m aware, performance, then it can only be as It is understood that after the not drop the opera in good con- that has not been performed in the a result of free debate on-campus.” initial pitch, YUSU facilitated a science, so with no support within north of England ever. The music is On the controversial nature of TWO CHAIRS OF THE University meeting between the panel and committee I resigned my position simply fantastic and it would have the production, former Chair of the of York’s Opera Society have left the the pitching team. The broad con- as Chair.” been amazing for York to give it the society, Ruth Lee said: “I was con- role within a week after controversy sensus in the meeting was that the T h e now-former platform it deserves. cerned about colour-blind casting about a performance of an opera in society could go ahead with the Chair of the society “At a deeper level the feeling is when the narrative is about African- which the titular character is a for- performance of Treemonisha if they Hayes expressed anger and frustration. The freedom Americans on a former slave planta- mer slave. Objections to the opera wished to. The Chair, Ruth Lee, dis- his disappoint- of expression that we should hold tion. An all white cast staging a pro- being performed were raised on the agreed with this decision and trig- ment over the so dear - especially musicians - has duction of an opera about race and grounds of racial sensitivities. The gered an early by-election in which been breached. The colour of one’s slavery - however it was transposed controversy over the performance Solomon Hayes was elected as the skin should never prevent a true, or interpreted - would be cultural of the opera has been condemned new Chair. YUSU Activities’ Offic- honest, thoughtful, sincere and appropriation. I raised my objec- by some within the society who have er, Finn Judge, commented on the heartfelt performance of art. To do tions to the panel and approached said the objections go against prin- process:“YUSU met with OperaSoc so misunderstands racism and un- the Student Union to provide advice ciples of freedom of artistic expres- committee members on both sides dermines the fight against actual to help the panel. As the panel were sion. of the argument to talk through racism. This is especially frustrat- unable to reach an agreement, the The opera, Treemonisha, was equality and diversity con- ing at university, which should be majority in favour of the pitch and pitched to the panel who decide siderations and discuss al- the ultimate platform to not shy myself in a minority against it, I which performances will be put on ternative options, as well away, but to tackle what is decided that it was better for any fi- by the society. Four of the panel as how to navigate this controversial, to intellec- nal decision to be made by students backed the opera, but two objected disagreement through their tually dive deep into his- who would be in the post for the including then-Chair, Ruth Lee. society’s constitution.” tory to learn and explore.” time that it would be performed.” The objections to the opera are Following Solomon Hayes tak- Controversy about free speech The society issued a press re- understood to be related to racial ing over as Chair, the Committee in universities has been rife in re- lease regarding their terminated sensitivities that the play being per- then awarded the pitching team the cent years. This month, the Govern- plans to perform the opera in sum- formed by the society could bring performance of Treemonisha. There ment issued a warning to institu- mer term. The press release stated: to light, and that it could bring the were then reports of backlash from tions about the potentially illegality “The Opera Society wholeheartedly reputation of the society into disre- those within the Music Depart- of the practice of “no-platforming”. encourages the performance of all pute. ment, including a threat to protest Finn Judge ran for his current posi- art forms, regardless of reception. The opera Treemonisha by Scott the performance of the opera. tion on a manifesto which included We will not, however, risk the So- Joplin is set on a former slave plan- In a Facebook post about the a pledge to maintain free speech. ciety or its members being unfairly tation, and involves a freedwoman, issue, Hayes commented that the Judge commented that: “Students branded as racist, thereby damag- Treemonisha, who is taught how rest of the Committee then with- have a right to freedom of expres- ing their professional reputations, to read by a white woman. Tree- drew their support for the opera: sion, whether that’s in favour or in nor will we risk bringing the Uni- monisha then goes on to educate “Under pressure and with the IMAGE: CAROL M. HIGHSMITH protest of an idea. Healthy and re- versity into disrepute.” York Vision to return to operations next academic year critically acclaimed student media outlets before it became dogged by Joseph Silke irregular releases, missed deadlines, EDITOR and various disputes over content. Student Activities Officer, Finn Judge, said: “Following the publica- TABLOID YORK VISION is to re- tion of edition 266 ofYork Vision, turn to full operations from the be- without appropriate approvals, the ginning of next academic year. media group has been suspended The student newspaper has for the remainder of the academic been suspended since it asked stu- year. The edition was not at all in dents to submit naked pictures for keeping with the high standards its team to “rate” in edition 266 in and good journalistic practice ex- autumn term, raising concerns over student group to be fully de-ratified to concerns that the paper about ism, irregular production, and a fla-pected of – and practiced by – York’s the society becoming a platform for after its botched publicity stunt was “bring[ing] student media, the Uni- grant disregard for their own histor-student media. revenge porn. All copies of the edi- condemned in the national press by versity, and the Union into disre-ical reputation … The best solution York Vision has informed tion were subsequently redacted The Times, The Sun and Metro. pute.” for Vision is to remain as a Colum-YUSU of their plans to hold an within a few hours by YUSU and a In an open letter penned by One student who signed the bian MP3 download website.” AGM next term to recruit a new disciplinary investigation followed. over 80 students including heads open letter, The Lemon Press Co- Its suspension came only a few committee. If this happens, with all Despite the scandal, the pa- of student media groups, societies, Editor, Henry Dyer, reacted angrily years since the publication received minimum standards met, the news- per will begin a new recruitment part-time officers, college chairs and to the news, saying: “This apparent national recognition as student paper will be eligible to print new process next term to create a new presidents, and former prominent punishment by YUSU is nothing newspaper of the year Theat Guard- editions in time for Freshers’ Fair. team for a return to printing in the members of York Vision, signato- more than a slap on the wrist for iana Student Media Awards 2014, We would then provide the new autumn. The decision comes de- ries demanded that the publication society whose recent back catalogue its sixth win since 2000. Y ork Vi- team with necessary training prior spite widespread demands for the be terminated from operations due consists only of piss-poor journal- sion had been one of the UK’s most to publication.”

National Student Survey Space station upgrade Signs Global Week The National Student Survey The popular sci-fi themed petrol Nouse regrets to inform our most York is proud of its diverse stu- (NSS), not to be confused with station near Campus East is cur- esteemed readership that there is dent community. This week is YUSU’s own Big Student Sur- rently undergoing an “out of this no story on signs this edition. The Global Week and York students NEWS IN vey, is now open for students to world” makeover, due to be com- issue, which has gripped campus are celebrating the traditions give their feedback to govern- pleted over the next month. The since it first developed, remains a and contributions of members of BRIEF ment’s Office for Students about one-stop-shop, which is known priority for the team and we hope our community from all across their university experience. The for its Daleks, Cybermen, and to bring you the latest updates as the world. Global Week includes responses will inform York’s rat- Transformers, is a popular desti- and when we get them. We under- performances, food festivals, and ing in the Teaching Excellence nation for students, but has faced stand the feedback process is on- much more. A full breakdown of Framework (TEF). competition from the new Nisa. going and the wait won’t be long! the week can be found on our site. CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday 12 February 2019 4 Lack of performance space >>> Continued from front hours during the day. They hope unacceptable. With that said, both that plans to upgrade the Dixon CHMS and DanceSoc have shown renovations end. It has been al- will be accepted by the University incredible resilience to overcome leged by multiple groups that the to create a longer-term solution these difficulties. They represent schedule for Central Hall renova- which can be shared with other so- the best of mass participation in tions has favoured corporate cli- cieties. student activities.” ents. DanceSoc, too, has suffered Student Activities Officer, Finn A spokesperson for the Univer- financially due to the lack of per- Judge said: “It’s a real shame that sity said: “The University provides formance space. The group has had performance societies are being space for students, staff and mem- to pay a fee of over £600 to hire a pushed out of free, on-campus ven- bers of the public to use for a wide venue operated by the TFTV De- ues. Student-led entertainment is range of events throughout the year partment for just one day of use, a real strength of York’s, but we’re … When we took the decision to even at the discounted rate of 20 being denied the facilities to keep close Central Hall to carry out the per cent off for student groups. it on campus. Both YUSU and Uni- second phase of refurbishments, Performance societies have said to versity commercial services should we offered all societies that use the Nouse that such scenarios are too be alarmed by this. space assistance with assessing any commonplace with societies facing “We’re getting to the bottom of other on-campus venues for their significant financial strain. TFTV’s recent dealings with a soci- suitability as an alternative venue The lack of space has been de- ety. While I understand that events for their events. Central Hall is scribed by a spokesperson for Tech- can incur significant costs for venue used by a variety of groups. The Soc as “holding back performing providers, it’s worth remembering works that have or will be carried arts opportunities for students at that Central Hall came without a out on Central Hall are to improve York.” TechSoc noted that forcing price tag for students to use. If we the venue for all of our users and students to use inadequate lecture want Campus East to have a real everyone who will visit it during IMAGE: YUSU theatres not only negatively im- buzz around it, we need an attrac- any event. The improvements will pacts the performances themselves, tive, free solution for all kinds of benefit students, staff and those but also presents logistical issues as student performances. I hope the outside of the University commu- “everything has to be moved in and Central Hall renovations are done nity.” The works on Central Hall ‘Bustice’ campaign out for every performance” when soon, because the charges these are scheduled to be completed and rooms have to be used for contact societies are incurring are simply handed over on 17 May 2019. wins public hearing Policy process overhaul proposed drving across the city, perpetuating a cycle of increased pollution and responding to current events is At the moment, the Policy & Saskia Starritt environmental damage. practically impossible, and it’s not Review Group (PRG) is a body of SENIOR REPORTER York Central MP, Rachael Emily Taylor nearly high-profile enough, mean- five students, headed by the Policy Maskell, was quick to express her SENIOR REPORTER ing most students have no idea Coordinator who can consult repre- support for the campaign, having what policy is or isn’t passed. This sentatives from the Liberation Net- credited it as being “a really great doesn’t mesh well with the ideal of works. The YUSU websites states THE #BUSTICE campaign, initiative.” Not only is the campaign a students’ union as representing that “[The PRG] ensures that stu- launched by YUSU’s Wellbeing and attracting support among local poli- CURRENT POLICY Coordinator, the views of students, and is some- dents have the ability to submit Community Officer, Steph Hayle, ticians, #Bustice has also garnered Josh Mackenzie, is planning on thing that clearly needs to change.” ideas and that policy is generated has been publicly supported by La- attention from various media out- submitting a proposal to overhaul “If any student wants YUSU both transparently, accountably bour and Green party councillors of lets. Hayle said of the campaign’s in- the policy process in YUSU in an to do or change anything, there’s and fairly.” the City of York Council. As a result, creasing popularity: “The campaign attempt to solve perceived issues no formal structure for making According to Mackenzie, feed- the campaign, which seeks to im- has so far appeared in YorkMix, the with the current process. that happen. Short of the trustee back for the Union Council has prove the heavily criticised trans- York Press, MinsterFM, and That- The proposal is to create a Un- board (who are far from accessible, been positive from the officers and port services in York, has success- sTV York, with the BBC asking to ion Council that would meet two to and not nearly as transparent as college chairs who would be in- fully secured a public hearing. cover the story too. This clearly three times per term publicly and they should be), there’s nobody to volved with the council. He is cur- Hayle has confirmed that the shows how passionate people across have the power to submit and pass which students can submit a mo- rently gathering feedback over the campaign is due to be presented the city are about this issue.” any motion they like. The member- tion to, nei- ther can there rest of this term with the plans to to full council in March, and that While the outcome of the hear- ship of the council would include be an open debate submit a formal proposal with the Councillor, Michael Palvovic, will be ing remains uncertain, the cam- the sabbatical and part-time on its mer- backing on YUSU officers and col- acting as the campaign’s representa- paign hopes that it will ultimately officers, college chairs, its, and lege chairs during the summer tive and spokesperson. lead to the development of long perhaps faculty reps then term: “If it’s well received, I can The campaign was originally term and sustainable solutions. It is and the policy coor- a see the council being up and launched in mid-January in re- expected that these discussions will dinator. running in time for the start sponse to growing frustrations to- also address the recently increased Mackenzie ar- of the next academic year.” wards York’s public transport, said rates of First Bus tickets, currently gues that the cur- Union President, to be inefficient and unfit for pur- York’s only bus operator. rent policy process James Durcan, com- pose. #Bustice’s online petition, Although York’s public trans- is not fit for purpose. mented: “It’s great to see which draws direct attention to the port is at the centre of this cam- Responses to feedback students putting forward increasing prices, lack of punctual- paign, Hayle has highlighted that for the process have been proposals for a new policy ity, and decreasing number of bus- its potential impact goes beyond low: there were 36 responses process, as this is an area that ses in York, has since amassed 1858 this single issue: “I would encour- last term, 52 responses the term YUSU really wants to prioritise signatures. Hayle expressed her ex- age students to examine and under- before, and the two terms prior over the next term. We’ve spoken citement at the campaign’s growth: stand the campaign a bit more, and received nine and 11 responses. “It’s as a Sabb Team about the need to “The Bustice campaign is going see that it’s not just aimed at buses, ridiculous to suggest that we can provide new opportunities for our from strength to strength, and the nor just the transport students use, accurately determine the will of the students, to put forward ideas, to engagement we have gained not but is a project to improve things for student body from 50 responses, let group help shape the direction of our Un- only from students, but residents as the entire city.” alone from nine, which heavily calls of well- ion and the idea of a Council is one well, has been brilliant.” Furthermore, the campaign’s into question the legitimacy of the known, accountable rep- which we’re interested in working From the offset, the campaign emphasis on the wider York com- policy that’s passed. How can the resentatives publicly decide either with a range of students to explore has emphasised how the poor qual- munity outside of the University, PRG stand up and say “this is what “yes, the union will do this” or “no, further. ity of public transport in the city is hopes to improve connections be- the students want, you have to do the union will not do this”. My hope “As Officers, we are already in not just a concern for students, also tween the local and student popu- it” to YUSU if we have a sample size with a council is that it’ll provide a the process of commissioning ex- having a negative impact on “every lation. On the benefit that #Bustice of nine?”. forum for exactly that. If students ternal expertise to look at how we resident of our community”, from could have on community relations, Mackenzie has also reported want YUSU to change, there’ll be a consider students’ views and ideas pensioners, to business people, to Hayle stated: “It’s a brilliant chance problems with YUSU following clear procedure by which they can for policy. We are also putting plans those with disabilities. Moreover, to show York just how much stu- through on policy, because within get it to, and the decisions will be in place to take the concept of a Un- #Bustice maintains that the current dents care and contribute to daily the current system, the PRG have made openly and in public by their ion Council and other suggestions state of public transport is likely to life here, and how we’re fighting to no power of enforcement. “It’s an fellow students, rather than in a to various groups can have their say result in more people resorting to make things better for everyone.” achingly slow process, meaning private meeting room somewhere.” on a new way forward.” Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday12 February 2019 5 Stone Roses reopens its doors Union referendum:

to the bar’s new licencing applica- family and all his staff are out. And Emily Taylor tion due to the number of police your city loses a valuable venue. It what happens now? callouts to the venue, totalling 49 might not be to your taste but it SENIOR REPORTER times in 2018, a 34 per cent in- celebrates music of a particular era. crease since 2017. Sergeant Jackie The community interest is huge in There has also been ques- Booth from North Yorkshire Police this case. [The police] just want to Niamh Carroll tions raised over what the result of STONE ROSES IS TO reopen after told the York Press: “This venue see this either shut down or severe- the referendum means in terms of an outcry of support from an online directly contributes to crime and ly curtailed.” He also commented NEWS EDITOR the practicality of the result. The petition. The bar on King Street disorder in the city. York is experi- “We are committed to promoting wording of the referendum ques- closed its doors after being forced encing huge difficulties in terms of the licensing objectives to make a tion was “Should YUSU support a to close when its licence lapsed. the night time economy.” Cllr Bar- safer, attractive night out for every- LAST MONTH, THE ‘Yes’ campaign referendum on the final deal of the The bar was granted its licence on bara Boyce raised concerns about one. We are happy to work with the won a YUSU referendum, meaning UK’s departure from the European the conditions that it stops selling the drinking culture surrounding licensing authority and to resurrect that the Union will support a second Union, with an option to remain?”. alcohol at 1am; have a welfare of- the venue, “I’m sure you will under- the pub watch scheme in York. We referendum on the UK’s departure Now that the referendum motion ficer present on student nights and stand the council’s wish to change are very serious about turning this of the EU. The result of the referen- has been passed, there has been review their drinks promotions. the culture of the night time econ- around.” dum has raised questions both over some discussion over what YUSU’s The bar announced that they omy in places where it’s about Students of the University of conduct during the referendum, and support for a second referendum had closed their doors on 21 Janu- people going out to get drunk as York as well as residents of York as to exactly how YUSU will imple- will actually entail. A meeting is ary on their Facebook page. An quickly as they can. This venue has seem to be happy at the reopening ment the outcome. online petition from people wish- drinking promotions, it advertises of the bar with one University of The ‘Yes’ campaign received ing to save the bar garnered 6000 four drinks for £10.” York student commenting to Nouse 62.1 per cent of the votes with 768 Number of signatures in the first 24 hours and Leo Charalambides, speaking ‘Stones is a very unique bar that ca- votes while the ‘No’ campaign re- 1236 students who totalled 11,000 signatures. They on behalf of the bar to the York ters to a relatively niche music taste ceived 33.4 per cent with 413 votes. voted in the reopened their doors on 8 February Press accused the council and po- in terms of what’s played inside 4.4 per cent of voters abstained with referendum after their two week hiatus. lice of “taking advantage of an ad- bars. It’s definitely my favourite 55 abstentions. There were a total of The North Yorkshire Police ministrative error”. “If [the licen- spot in York and I’m delighted that 1236 votes with a voter turnout of and City of York Council objected see] loses this licence today, he, his it’s here to stay.” 6.2 per cent, exceeding quorum by scheduled this week is to take place 1.2 per cent. to discuss how the policy will be into As Nouse reported at the time practice. of the result, the ‘No’ side had raised Student Activities Officer, Finn concerns about the removal of their Judge, who proposed the motion in posters and indicated that they had a personal capacity, said of how he made a formal complaint to the re- expects the Union to proceed: “I was turning officer about the issue. impressed with the ‘Yes’ side’s con- YUSU President James Durcan sideration of how best to use union said of the matter “Some reports resources for a political campaign. of poster damage were received by I think we can show our support the Deputy Returning Officer. It while incurring little to no expense. was found that a number had been It could simply require embedding removed by University Estates col- awareness of the national campaign leagues. There was no suggestion into YUSU’s communications plan. either team were involved. YUSU As Activities Officer, my priority will be working closely with Estates would be signposting students to over the election period to ensure events where they can get involved - students posters remain on display.” potentially for the first time.” IMAGE:ADAM BRUDERER SPANC 2019 to be Berrick Saul has heating fixed

versity commented to Nouse “The gate and resolve issues while mini- hosted by Nouse Emily Taylor heating system in many of our mising disruption to building us- more modern buildings is quite ers. This approach can sometimes Judge commented: “‘It’s been said SENIOR REPORTER complex. As a result some issues lead to extended times to locate Niamh Carroll that York is the Fleet Street of stu- within the system are extremely and address the root cause prob- dent media – Nouse are showcasing difficult to identify. lem. The situation at Berrick Saul NEWS EDITOR this on a national stage and I can’t POSTGRADUATE were given the “The comfort and safety of our has now been resolved. A new heat wait to attend the conference my- cold shoulder with the heating sys- staff and students is of paramount exchanger was fitted in early Janu- self!”. tem in the Berrick Saul building importance and we try to investi- ary which resolved the problem.” NOUSE IS TO HOST THE Student Not only does the conference continuing to fail into the start of Publication Association National present an opportunity to attend January. A new heating system has Conference (SPANC) at the Univer- great talks and workshops it also recently been fitted that should sity of York from the the 5-7 April. presents an opportunity to network hopefully end the issues with the The hosting of the event in York with other student journalists.S tu- heating system that have persisted demonstrates the high quality of dent media frequently produces the over the last year. student publications at York, such as national journalists of tomorrow, it is Work was done over the pre- Nouse and The Lemon Press. During likely that many of the delegates in vious summer break to try and the conference campus will host stu- attendance will be useful contacts in resolve the problems but issues dent journalists from across the UK the future. persisted with the heating system and Republic of Ireland. Tickets for Student Activities Officer and failing again in late November. The the event are now available on the Ex-Nouse Editor, Finn Judge com- problem was temporarily fixed but SPA website. mented: “This year, we’ve faced failed again at the beginning of the Delegates at the conference will some difficulties with our other stu- new year. Portable radiators had to have a chance to partake in more dent newspaper, while the indus- be used to heat many of the rooms than 40 different talks and work- try itself has undergone significant whilst the heating system wasn’t shops with speakers including Mail change. Nouse have shown resilience functioning causing problems for on Sunday colummnist Peter Hitch- throughout all of this. SPANC offers those studying over the holiday. A ins; Jim Waterson from the Guard- a chance for student media to share temporary boiler was fitted on the 3 ian and University of York student best practice and professionally de- January until a new heat exchanger media alumni Helena Horton who velop its members: York’s longest- was fitted that will hopefully be an now works at The Telegraph. running student group will be strong end to the problems. YUSU Activities’ Officer Finn facilitators of that.” A spokesman from the Uni- IMAGE:DS PUGH CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday 12 February 2019 6 FTO and PTO candidates announced for YUSU elections >>> Continued from front ion President. and early indications are that YUSU sue. There was also criticism last is on track towards improving di- The increased diversity and support and makes campaigning an year at the lack of diversity in YUSU versity across the board, with more numbers of candidate submissions even more enjoyable experience.” election candidates; for example, students from liberation networks for FTO roles this year demon- As well as candidates running the race for Union President was an running for election and a great strates that these high-profile posi- to fill both part-time and full-time all-male one. While the wider range range of current PTOs standing tions are slowly being seen as more roles, there is likely to be a notable of candidates for the full-time roles for full time officer roles. accessible for students from all RON campaign. RON is not a can- indicate some progress on this front, “We are very disappointed backgrounds. didate but rather an option to Re- the scarcity of nominations for part- however that no candidates The lack of candidates for Open Nominations. This is often time positions shows there is work have stood for the BAME or PTO positions tells a less positive used as an expression of discontent still to be done. Disabled PTO role, so we’ll be story. The scarcity of part-time with YUSU and a call for reform. James Durcan said of YUSU’s working in conjunction with the candidates for liberation roles is Last year, there was a prominent commitment to diversity: networks and current officers to particularly concerning, as these campaign to persuade students to “Encouraging candidates to put in place next steps.” roles are vital in fostering the in- vote for RON, led by Oscar Jeffer- run from a diverse range of experi- Details of candidates are in- clusive atmosphere at the Univer- son. RON ended up finishing second ences and backgrounds has been a cluded in Nouse’s YUSU supple- sity of York which YUSU strives to James Durcan in the race for Un- key area of focus for the elections ment, which is available in this is- IMAGE: YUSU towards. Mental Health Hub Viking Festival descends on city to be set up online reate a great historical spectacle. val, reflecting their roles in Viking The other events taking place society where they often joined friends won’t just send you to Open Andrew Young over the week include workshops their men on voyages, and, like the Door, but instead to a streamlined SENIOR REPORTER covering skills from ‘needle knit- women who kept the country run- Emily Taylor service enabling you to access the ting’ and Norse tablet ning efficiently when men were SENIOR REPORTER best support for your specific needs. weaving, as well as sent off to fight in the World Wars, Hopefully it will stop people being multiple sword working the land and organising sent around in loops when looking NEXT WEDNESDAY marks the battle workshops. family affairs when men were away for help (something which we are beginning of the 2019 JORVIK Vi- The large for prolonged peri- COMMUNITY & Wellbeing Officer, continuously told is a massive prob- king Festival in York. The event is number of ods. This year, the Steph Hayle, announced on Face- lem.)” a week-long celebration of viking classes, talks and time is right to tell book last Friday the launch of a new Mental health provisions at culture, including York’s rich viking shows on offer is the story of the virtual Student Mental Health Hub. York have been widely criticised history. The festival, now in its 35th testament to the fact extraordinary This would be an online resource with it being a major talking point year, takes place across the city and the JORVIK Viking women that to help coordinate information on at last years YUSU elections. Open is affiliated with the recently refur- Festival is recognised wielded power mental health issues and signpost Door, in particular, have been criti- bished JORVIK Viking Centre. as the largest event of and influence towards support and service provi- cised for their waiting times. This The festival’s showpiece finale its kind in Europe. across the Vi- sion to make it easier for students to has also been part of a wider discus- events take place on the weekend of Each year, the fes- king world.” find help with welfare and mental sion about the poor mental health of 22-24 February. They include the tival is centred around health issues. This project is being university students across the UK. annual competition to decide the a different theme, with worked on by YUSU with the GSA Hayle commented to Nouse: ‘Strongest Viking’, a march to Cop- this year’s being ‘The and the NHS. “It’s fantastic to see the University pergate, and a ‘Best Beard’ contest. Untolf Story of Women This week a member of staff finally taking such important steps On the Saturday evening there in the Viking Age’. Beth was hired to manage this project in managing the mental health will be a ‘Battle Spectacular’ show Dawes, marketing man- and enact it alongside Hayle. This is problems many of our students taking place on the Eye of York, ager for JORVIK Viking a key part of a wider Student Mental face. Having a centralised port of at the foot of Clifford’s Tower. The Centre, says: “Viking women Health Strategy from the Student call for students to be signposted performance will involve a host of have always played a big role Union to improve mental health to has been something YUSU has performers and fire displays to rec- in the JORVIK Viking Festi- IMAGE: RIGEL services on campus, which have been lobbying for a long time, and long been viewed as inadequate by I am thrilled this is now happening. many students. Currently the YUSU I will be working with the newly page for mental health support appointed staff to ensure student simply signposts stu- feedback and interest is at the dents towards col- heart of the pro- Big Student Survey continues leges, Open Door, jects develop- Nightline ment, and in-depth questions regarding the camera, third prize: a Betty’s After- and off- I hope quality of their accommodation, noon tea voucher, Second prize: two campus Michael Maitland-Jones academic support, peer support and tickets for the summer ball, and first organi- DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR how aware they are of YUSU’s mul- prize being five black cards. sations tiple branches and functions within Union President, James Dur- includ- University life. The survey eventu- can, said of the survey: “We’re really ing The ally broadens out to ask about the keen to hear the views of all students Samari- WITH CONSIDERABLE fanfare, mental wellbeing of the student and in the Big Student Survey, not just tans and YUSU has released their ‘Big Stu- how happy they feel at York specifi- those who shout loudest. It’s an op- York dent Survey’ for 2019. The online cally. portunity for every student to have Minds. survey acts as a way for students to Prizes are on offer from YUSU their say on accomodation, colleges, Hayle this new offer feedback on their university and can be won by anyone who does events and lots more. Results from said on the service will put experience and, although optional, the survey. There are eight prizes the survey will be published in Term Facebook an end to people has an array of prizes available for on offer with half of them still a three and will help support the work post an- being sent round students who choose to participate mystery. Fourth prize is a polaroid of next year’s Officers and Reps.” nounc- in circles and sign- in it. ing the posted to the wrong The survey broadly encompass- hub: places” es a variety of aspects of University “This is a There will be life at York and attempts to draw an huge win more announcements accurate picture of an individual’s for stu- as the project develops day-to-day life. The survey com- dents, and and there will be opportu- prises of roughly 50 questions and will mean nities to get involved with begins by asking each student for supervi- sessions being run with some basic background knowledge sors, college students to gain feed- (their age, nationality, study sta- teams, and even your IMAGE: GDJ back on the resource. tus, etc), and goes on to ask more IMAGE:YUSU Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 7 ons York waste to be used Changes made as York Tories’ to generate electricity fox hunting social returns site, which also offers mechanical ries at the time denied these alle- tion. A step in the right direction in treatment and anaerobic digestion, gations, stating the dress-code to regard to the social would seem to Oscar Bentley used to accommodate food waste, Michael Maitland-Jones be a “voluntary” element that was have been side-stepping the 2013 SENIOR REPORTER creates energy by producing steam DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR not an exclusively Tory feature and accusation of sexism by, on this from burning the waste. something that many other on- occasion, not having the female The change in the management campus societies had used in their members dressed as “foxes” and the OFF-CAMPUS HOUSES will of general waste in the city comes as THE YORK TORIES caused a stir own socials. Despite this, the 2013 male members as “hunters”. The no longer have their general waste part of the Council’s continual re- last week with the return of their social was ditched in the face of fox hunting social marks another sent to landfill, and instead will be newal of their environmental prac- controversial fox hunting social, a the complaints levelled at it chapter in a series of con- sent to be burned for electricity, in a tices. bar crawl event hosted by the so- and the potential troversial socials that have move described as a “significant mo- Cllr Andrew Waller, Executive ciety where the attendees dress as for violent protest been common on campus ment in York’s history.” Member for the Environment, said: either foxes or tweed-dressed hunt- it would generate; over the past few years, The City of York Council have “Diverting waste from landfill is a ers. The society started drinking in VegSoc even issued with the University of York changed their waste streams, clos- step in the right direction to reduce D-Bar before the “foxes” (the com- a hazy threat to throw hockey team making national ing the now-former landfill site at greenhouse gas emissions, and oth- mittee members) went into town to red paint at any people news in 2017 for their ‘white t- Harewood Whin, near Rufforth, er environmental issues. Our new be pursued shortly afterwards by participating in the so- shirt’ social; an event that gar- which will over time be made into a facilities maximise mechanical sep- the “hunters” (the non-committee cial. nered attention for reported use wildflower meadow, with the Coun- aration of waste for recycling, and members.) The return of the of swastikas, racial slurs, and cil hoping to encourage plants and digestion of food and other organic On this occasion, the event social marks an ap- poorly drawn-on Hitler mous- animals into the area. waste before using waste to gener- went down fairly uneventfully; the parent increase in taches. A spokesperson for the General waste will now be sent ate energy. social’s track record has never been confidence for the York Tories said: “The society to the Allerton Waste Recovery “However, our priority is to straightforward, however. In No- York Tories, resur- itself does not adopt any for- Park, near Knaresborough by Yor- cut waste at source, York currently vember 2013, a mini-uproar was recting the idea for mal position on matters of waste, the Council’s waste operator. has a 44 per cent recycling rate and generated on the University cam- the social nearly six policy ... This was just a The plant can accommodate up to we want to work with retailers and pus with members of York Vegetar- years since its themed ‘chase’ bar crawl. A 320 000 tonnes of waste every year, government to push this higher. We ian and Vegan society (VegSoc) and cancella- type of social that is a sta- while burning the waste from the will work to cut waste being thrown Feminist society protesting against ple of student night life, city will generate enough energy to into bins, especially single use plas- the event for promoting animal that several other societies power 40 000 homes in the area. tics and other packaging which can cruelty and misogyny (an accusa- regularly partake in. The University of York, which con- enter the environment in the UK or tion based mainly on the society’s IMAGE: PNGIMG “The event itself went tracts out its waste management to further afield if it is exported to the dress-requirements for the event.) well with no controversy or Yorwaste, already sends all its gen- Far East.” Representatives for the York To- issues.” eral waste to Allerton, with none Alongside the development of of the waste from campus going to a wildflower meadow, the Council landfill. intends to continue to use the Hare- Switching to waste recovery will wood Whin as a waste stream trans- save York tax-payers around £53mn fer station, meaning rubbish vans 365 serious assaults reported over the next 25 years. The Allerton will still travel to the site. in York city centre last year Sustainability events figure of 250. The report included Not everything within the re- that alcohol was involved in almost port presented a grim state of af- Eloise McMinn Mitchell 50 per cent of the incidents. fairs. The police recorded a ten NEWS EDITOR The Green councillor for percent decrease in “anti social to be held this week Guildhall, Denise Craghill, stated behaviour”. This is behaviour that that figures presented “a very real includes a wide range of actions There are also opportunities for A REPORT SHOWS police fig- concern.” The BBC estimates that that “cause harm to an individual, Eloise McMinn Mitchell students to get stuck in, learning to ures have recorded a rise in violent seven million tourists visit York to their community or to their en- make their own beeswax wrap, and crime in York within the last year, every year, and the rise in crime vironment” according to the Police. NEWS EDITOR a seminar on sustainable architec- averaging at one case of serious as- presents a worry for visitors. UK website. It can also be action ture. sault per day. Incidents of this na- Craghill said: “we all know that for that results in leaving someone Wednesday will host several ture are predominantly occurring the majority of the time York still feeling “alarmed, harassed or dis- ONE PLANET WEEK is returning food-related events, including a on weekends, between 11pm and has a very attractive and safe city tressed” as well as issues to do with to York this week, 11-17 February. VegSoc stall. With a current push 4am and Saturday afternoons. York centre full of history, interesting public nuisance. The police believe The week will see a variety of events for avoidance of meat, their stall Council’s public protection team independent shops and cultural the drop in anti-social behaviour and activities aimed at engaging the can offer information to people have also recorded an increase in attractions”. Although she agrees is because of the efforts of council University of York community with considering going veggie or vegan, noise complaints near pubs, clubs that the rising figures are worrying, enforcement officers and York BID environmental issues and their own or even to students just looking to and bars of 27 per cent. “we always have to be a bit careful street rangers as well as the com- impact on the environment. The cut down on eating animal produce. The report was written for about how we interpret statistics.” munity safety hub. events will include open seminars, a The evening will see a film screen- council licensing bosses, in which Labour Councillor Looker The general sense in the wake food festival and an ethical clothes ing of A Plastic Ocean, which prom- the police focused on particular lo- stated: “These figures will do noth- of these reports is that there will swap. ises to be an informative but poten- cations to which they responded to ing to allay the fears of those who be efforts to deal with the con- Monday saw the beginning of tially emotional session. One Planet calls at most often: the five prem- claim the city centre is not some- cerns raised in reaction to this re- the project, with an ethical food Week will also be offering a Valen- ises most frequently visited are in where to visit on Saturdays or port. While the rise in serious as- shop among other events. tine’s ceilidh in the evening. the vicinity of Blake Street, Clifford weekend evenings, especially with saults will concern many residents, The week is aimed at Friday will offer a Street, Micklegate, George Hudson children”. She urged the need to York remains a central attraction engaging with stu- second session on Ur- Street and Low Ousegate. “listen carefully to the police on of tourism and maintains a high dents, and the ban Mining, as well 365 assaults in 2017/18 is a these matters” to ensure York is standard of safety in comparison to ‘WILD Work- as a workshop on significant rise from the 2016/17 “welcoming.” other cities. shop’ offered guitar repair and advice on be- maintenance. ing sustainable Students inter- even if you are ested in the pro- “skint.” Tues- jects and issues day’s schedule exposed during includes a huge the week can number of ac- then engage with tivities, including environmental a focus on Urban concerns with more Mining and the com- IMAGE: GDJ information than they

ponents of smartphones. previously had. IMAGE: DAVID DIXON STUDENT NEWS Tuesday 12 February 2019 8 Freedom of speech to be protected on campus

to protecting freedom of speech. “The guidance provides a clear Emily Taylor framework for institutions and stu- SENIOR REPORTER dent unions to work within, and provides additional clarity on the contentious issue of hate speech. It also sets out a clear benchmark THE EQUALITY AND Human of good practice around how these Rights Commission has collaborat- organisations can work together to ed with other organisations in the facilitate and uphold free speech, Education sector to improve guid- alongside other requirements such ance to uphold freedom of expres- as the Prevent Duty, which requires sion at UK universities. higher education institutions to This new guidance was an- safeguard staff and students from nounced by ten leading organisa- being drawn into terrorism.” tions on 2 February, including: the This guidance comes soon af- National Union of Students, Uni- ter the debate was reignited with versities UK, Charity Commission the outcry from Warwick students for England and Wales and the at the University of Warwick for Commission for Countering Ex- lessening the punishments for tremism and Home Office. those involved in a group chat that This is the first time that the le- threatened rape and included ra- gal rights and obligations surround- cially offensive language. Though ing free speech have been clearly this is not an isolated incident, as in defined, with the hope that this will recent weeks, Peter Hitchens’s talk empower student unions, student at the University of Portsmouth was IMAGE: CHRIS RIMMER groups and individuals to be able to cancelled due to perceived conflicts York alumnus Peter Hitchens was no-platformed at the University of Portsmouth this past week stand up for free speech. It clarifies with the students’ union’s LGBTQ+ in what occasions free speech can month. Steve Bannon’s appearance fascist organisations from speak- the line between these two potential ‘freedom’ of speech. This conversa- be limited lawfully with the aim of at Oxford University was protested, ing. Though this does not extend to issues – complying with both the tion is annoying. It’s a distraction.” allowing free speech to flourish on with some protestors attempting to student societies, if a society wishes protection of free speech and the However, analysis by Spiked campus. prevent others from attending the to invite a blacklisted speaker, and public sector equality duty which magazine, with support from the Jo- Universities Minister, Chris talk. On 11 February, a student was there is an attempt to stop them, aims to eliminate harassment and seph Rowntree Reform Trust, sug- Skidmore, said on these guidelines: banned from speaking in a debate then it is down to the University discrimination. gests that censorship of campuses “Free speech is a value integral to about free speech at the University to make a final decision. Many of The NUS believe that the prob- has steadily risen over the past few the independence and innovation of Bristol due to security concerns the issues arise from universities lem of freedom of speech at uni- years, with a rise in guest speakers that embodies the higher education after allegations of transphobia. and student unions attempting to versities are exaggerated with the being denied due to their opinions sector in the UK, fuelling academic The issue of no-platforming protect free speech while concerns president of the National Union of on controversial topics. The 2018 thought and challenging injustice. has become a controversial one. The about protests, and sometimes Students, Shakira Martin, saying in Free Speech University Rankings This guidance is a symbol of the NUS has a “no-platform” policy, counter-protests, possibly spark vi- 2017: “The media is always flipping found that only six universities had commitment from across the sector preventing a number of racist and olence. The guidance seeks to tread gassed up on ‘freedom’ of speech, no restrictions on free speech. Record unconditional offers sparks concerns

if there may be good reasons for man, saying: “Our students, many has defended their offers practice first choice. these offers being given out to spe- of whom come from backgrounds vehemently, stating that their new The University claims that the Michael Maitland-Jones cific students, they would like to see that are underrepresented in uni- 2019 approach will incorporate a use of unconditional offers in the DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR a broader change in the approach of versities, report a positive university new ‘contextual offer’ scheme that past has reduced stress for students Universities. UCAS claims that they experience, high levels of support will deliberately target students who in the run up to their A-level exams, have issued guides to universities on and enjoy strong employment out- face the greatest barriers to higher and that there is no marked dif- giving out unconditional offers in a comes’’. The University also claimed education. They claim that the un- ference in academic performance DATA HAS BEEN RELEASED by ‘responsible’ fashion, but it remains that they would reduce their num- conditional offers are given based between students in their first year UCAS showing that some 78.8 per to be seen how much they have ber of unconditional offers in 2019 on the students’ predicted grades in who received such an offer com- cent of York St. John’s University’s heeded this advice. by half. the run-up to A-levels and are not pared to those who did not. offers in 2018 were for uncondition- York St. John has responded in Despite promising a decrease designed to sway students’ choices Unconditional offers are a po- al places. Offers of this kind are not a statement delivered by a spokes- in these kind of offers, York St. John on which university to pick as their tentially strange proposal, since unusual with approximately one in they are given out sometimes nearly three students receiving an uncon- a full year before a student has cho- ditional offer in 2018; York St. John sen to start at a university, effective- joins a group of universities who ly rendering a student’s final exam gave the majority of unconditional performance redundant. The meas- offers in 2018, such as: the Univer- ures being taken to reduce them for sity of Birmingham, Brighton and 2019 mark a step towards a poten- Nottingham Trent. tially more inclusive offer system The use of these types of offer that distributes unconditional offers has been criticized by some academ- to students who are in genuine need ics and the office for Students (OfS) of them. who claim that it is not something The debate comes off the back necessarily in the best interest of of comments made by the Secre- students; the unconditional offer tary of State for Education, Damian means that a student’s A-Level re- Hinds, made in November 2018, sults become irrelevant and they are where he descibed the rise in un- granted entry to a university regard- conditional offers as being ‘disturb- less of their most recent academic ing’ to him and suggested that more performance. serious sanctions would have to be The OfS has haughtily ex- imposed should the practice contin- pressed a wish that universities re- ue. Whether or not the comments duce the frequency that these kinds made by the OfS signal a start to of offers are handed out, and a IMAGE: SHAMRAZE/NUHAIZE these hard-lying sanctions remains spokesman acknowledged that even The University of Nottingham recently announced an end to unconditional offers from September to be seen. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 9 COMMENT

IMAGE: YUSU Alcohol culture at university: an undiagnosed issue The University needs to stop perpetuating our drinking culture and offer more alternatives to drinking

of students don’t drink (either they University and YUSU do have poli- run up to Christmas I went to two trary to what people might think, Helena Senior have quit or they never drank in the cies in place to support those who separate events at which a glass of I still occasionally enjoy going out first place.) Despite this, alcohol cul- may be struggling with addiction, wine was included within the price, with friends even though I don’t ture and university culture are still not enough is being done to normal- and despite both events advertising drink, and I would love to see more synonymous. Another finding from ise non-drinkers. alcohol-free alternatives (usually being done to make York’s nightlife last year’s NUS survey was that 79 Most student events are sold this is in the small print) neither accommodate that. per cent of students believe that on the promise of cheap pints and establishment had briefed its staff, I also know numerous students, ry January may be over for drinking and getting drunk is part and I was forced to fight my case just regardless of whether or not they most, but I am approaching of university culture. for a glass of orange juice! And if I drink, who don’t enjoy going out Dmy first anniversary of being Alcoholism is a largely undiag- Alcohol culture had a penny for every time someone and feel that there aren’t enough al- completely sober. In April last year nosed problem among students, but asked me why I don’t drink, as if it’s ternative events on campus, or that I made the decision to quit drink- that doesn’t mean that it isn’t there. and university any of their business, I’d be able to their societies don’t offer any other ing for good after it became appar- Universities and student unions of- pay off my student loans! Choosing kind of socials. When more and ent that my drinking habits were far ten unwittingly contribute to, and to drink is a conscious choice, and more young people are making the from healthy. encourage these behaviour patterns culture are still I’m not condemning those who do decision not to drink - whether it be Making that decision and stick- without offering enough support for choose to drink alcohol (but if you for health reasons, religious views, ing to it wasn’t always easy, but it’s students suffering the consequenc- synonymous do, please do so responsibly); I am or simply not liking the taste - why been so worth it in the long run. The es. just asking society to be considerate does it sometimes feel like alcohol is UK’s relationship with alcohol has Peer-pressure is a major issue ” of those of us who choose not to. being forced down our throats? changed significantly over the last among students when it comes to shot deals, and The Courtyard has Alcohol should not be offered Dry January may be over, but ten years. While recent statistics drinking, and with establishments easily the worst excuse for a mock- as the standard. This simple action whether you participated or not, you show that overall alcohol consump- both on and off campus normalis- tail menu (a couple of their usual can enable bad habits, and lead to should still think carefully about tion has decreased, the number of ing alcohol consumption, it leaves cocktails but without the alcohol) embarrassing situations when peo- your own drinking habits. If you alcohol-related deaths is increasing, a lot of students vulnerable to binge I have ever seen. But, at least The ple like me are forced to ask for the would, or did struggle going an en- especially among women. drinking and alcoholism. I think a Courtyard has a mocktail menu. As manager just to have a glass of Pro- tire month without alcohol, that can Alcohol culture is becom- significant part of the problem is a someone who has been sober almost secco swapped out for a soft drink be indicative of problematic habits. ing more extreme with those who lack of awareness. a year, I have come to love a good (not the best value for money ex- If you are worried about yourself, or do drink often drinking in excess, We would all like to think that mocktail, but finding somewhere on change but it’s better than nothing.) someone you know, then you can get while others are choosing not to we have our drinking habits under a night out where I can order some- Universities especially should support by contacting Open Door or drink at all. For young people, sta- control, but for many students these thing more exciting than a diet soda be working harder to make their seeing your doctor. tistics show that 16-24 year olds are habits are left largely unchecked can be a nightmare. events inclusive for non-drinkers, Open Door can be accessed at the second most likely age group to and it can be difficult to recognise Ultimately, it comes down to and YUSU bars could seriously do https://www.york.ac.uk/about/de- be non-drinkers. Last year’s NUS a problem when everyone around social expectations that enable a with rethinking and expanding partments/support-and-admin/ survey even found that 21 per cent is doing the same thing. While the problematic drinking culture. In the their non-alcoholic options. Con- open-door/ COMMENT Tuesday 12 February 2019 10 Internet censorship: the fall of the 'Wild West' The unwanted introduction of stricter internet laws marks the end of an era for enjoyment of a free platform net are getting louder. fectively and distinguish genuinely vation of social media would not Maybe even focus on teaching Jan De Boer Between Article 13 still career- disgraceful content from content only be Orwellian in nature, but ex- about the internet and online abuse ing like a runaway train, calls from in-line with community guidelines. pensive and time consuming. in schools, instead of clumsily ap- MPs to regulate social media, and If the government intervened, Better to invest in combatting plying bans. Blanket bans are not Facebook being grilled in the US they would be faced with two choic- crime in the physical world, instead the answer. congress, this could be the time that es. The options would be a blanket of pursuing the arrest of someone Prohibition and the ongoing our internet begins to change for ban that runs the significant risk of whose twitter feed included ambig- war on marijuana are good exam- he comedian Steven Wright the worse. uous comments. ples of how banning things drives once called the internet the One of the internet’s defining Unfortunately, The large platforms of Face- them underground into the hands T“Wild West” of the civilised features has been the simple free- book, Twitter, Instagram and so on, of far more unscrupulous providers. world: a place where you can find dom to access and express whatever have all been trying to clamp down I wouldn’t trust the government to millions upon millions of funny, in- you want within the guidelines of that world may on bullying and online harassment. run a newspaper, why should I trust formative, cringey, disgusting and the websites you use. If govern- I will be the first to admit that they them with awe-inspiring things that you would ments were to further interfere in be starting to have done abysmally. my Fa- never find anywhere else. the blocking of offensive content However, I do find it cebook The internet has evolved from and arrest its creators (something change mildly amusing that govern- feed? the 'Market Highway', conceived in they have already started doing) the ment bodies, with little to no the late 90s, into a colossal entity for risk of tyrannical control of speech catching legal content in the net,” or knowledge of how the inter- socialising, entertainment, and for would increase. a system where it is up to the judge- net functions beyond Don- supplying the tools for anything you It is not a coincidence that ment of a set of anonymous people ald Trump’s Twitter, could desire. The rules that regulate £200 000 has already been spent who analyse each individual post or think they can other forms of media have no say in on an “online hate crime hub” in video. do a better job this anarchic mecca of information. the UK alone. Some of those taken As the latter is expensive and than the profes- Ideas, commentaries, videos and into custody were blatant criminals not feasible on the scale demanded, sionals. memes flow freely between users. and terrorists that nobody in their the blanket would start to fall, deal- Perhaps it would be best Unfortunately, that world may right mind would support. But oth- ing a deadly blow to free speech and to work with those who man- be starting to change. The land- ers such as Count Dankula, and the free expression. For real and fair age these platforms on develop- scape of the internet has always man involved in the Twitter joke regulation of the internet to be a ing better systems of detecting been defined by the users that pro- trial, show that injustice is still a reality, technology that doesn’t exist hate, instead of pulling them in duce its content; now governments possibility. would have to be produced. for question- have taken notice and want to de- Creators on YouTube know that Analysis of videos and tran- ing. fine and shape no software exists that can scripts of posts, and the continuous sift through content ef- obser-

that landscape them- selves. Calls from both the gov- ernment and the private sector to regulate sections of the inter- Monolingual island: Britain's superiority complex Let's cut 'le chat': Knowing just one word in another language is not good enough anymore; it's time for us all to change

learns to speak it, and more funda- Madelaine Pitt mentally, to learn to communicate across cultures and put themselves in others’ shoes. Monolingualism is an outward sign of our delusion of exaggerated national greatness and reinforces a veryone speaks English, don’t feeling that the world should come they? Isn’t it the third most to us. Nowhere is this complex bet- Ecommon mother tongue and ter represented than the Brexit de- most frequently learnt second lan- bate. “Believe in Britain! The EU guage in the world, and anyway will come crawling!” was the main isn’t it the de facto international 'argument' shouted at me while I IMAGE: SKY ONE language of business, tourism, mu- was, undoubtedly very annoyingly, sic and academia? And how are a own language (only 38 per cent of means we miss a whole dimen- to and expressed in the structure, shoving leaflets into hands in York Swede and Slovak meant to com- EU citizens outside the UK and Ire- sion of the human experience and vocabulary, idioms and intonation city centre last weekend. The claim municate otherwise, without re- land know enough English to have a the pleasure of authentically dis- of the language, and are untranslat- hardly speaks of a humble acknowl- sorting to mime or the questionable conversation, and six of the world’s covering another layer of cultural able. edgement of cultural tolerance, un- suggestions of Google Translate? 7.5 billion speak no English at all) richness. I envy those with six lan- The first (painful) lesson for me derstanding and mutual respect. Comparing broad Glaswegian, Aus- and find excuses not to learn any- guages at their fingertips. But when was that scrambling around for an I’m not aware of any statistics sie drawl and Canadian lilt shows one else’s. I came back from my Erasmus year impossible-seeming pronunciation linking language learning to the us the incredible diversity and geo- We have an unfortunate ten- in France (with a terrible suntan, or a but-I-only-learnt-it-yesterday Remain vote, but I would bet my graphical spread of our language, dency to reduce language to its several extra kilos and reluctance) conjugation requires a willingness degree on the correlation being a arguably the most useful mother functional value of bare bones com- I had learnt the words for bottle- to be vulnerable. More simply, I strong one. The usefulness of being tongue on the planet. munication; if person A from coun- opener, ski lift and puncture. found it unreasonably terrifying. a native English speaker is undeni- The Anglophone phenomenon try B learns our word for C, we’re Without meaning to, I had Sticking to good old English (prob- able. Being able to (probably) get by comes with its own bear traps. 61 good. We persistently neglect that also had a glimpse beyond the ste- ably raising our voice, just to make in our first language in Vienna, Ven- per cent of British people can’t language is also intrinsically tied up reotypes of wine and shrugging; a sure we’re understood) shields us ice and Vilnius is pretty great. But speak a single other language, so we with culture, identity and personal- glimpse of the differences in atti- from failure but also from the thrill we should recognise that this is a receive the dubious award for the ity: “A different language is a differ- tude to the work-life balance, per- of occasionally, eventually, getting it privilege that leads us to put on lin- most monolingual country in Eu- ent vision of life”, quipped Italian ception of the role of the state, and right. guistic and cultural blinkers. With- rope. There is something very Brit- film director Federico Fellini. emphasis on enjoying today rather Sticking to good old English out these, we might feel closer to ish about the way we consistently Speaking only the language than anticipating tomorrow. These also makes it much harder to recog- our European neighbours, in spite overestimate the importance of our handed down to us by our parents deep cultural differences are linked nise the effort made when someone of the ocean between us. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 11 Fox hunting social: is it a step too far? We shouldn't jump to overreact at the recent return of the York Tories' fox hunting social

social should be allowed. Britain Elie Gould has always had odd traditions that are nevertheless part of our history. For example, Guy Fawkes Night ultimately celebrates an enemy of the Crown sentenced to be hung, drawn and quartered. he Conservatives' upcoming Families quite obviously do not fox hunting social, despite come out in masses to condone or Tsome arguing that it is ulti- rejoice in a man sentenced to die, matly harmless, is undoubtably dis- but instead they celebrate the tra- tasteful. Am I surprised with their dition of the night: an occasion choice? No. Fox hunting has been that has changed in meaning and a stable tradition of the party for evolved as time has passed. Which some time now, so their need to cel- is exactly what the fox hunt has to ebrate it comes as no great stretch. do.

IMAGE: NIGEL MYKURA However, should they be al- By celebrating its passing, it lowed to celebrate an act that is not not only undermines the malicious only illegal, but that some would intent behind it, but also cements say promotes animal cruelty? This itself as a bygone tradition which is Has society truly acted on question depends on what they no longer socially acceptable. I am choose to celebrate. There is a very still, however, uneasy with the con- cept of the social. Apart from the problem con- Maintaining fox cerning animal rights, there has al- Macpherson's warnings? ways been the social aspect behind populations is the hunt which I’ve viewed to be We've come a long way since 1999, but not enough has changed unnecessary and tasteless. Main- one thing... but taining fox populations are one London), but the question remains an organisation to provide an ap- thing: culling can even be necessary Jerry McMichael - why 20 years on is there still such propriate and professional service to help sustain ecosystems, but the a disparity of ethnic composition in to people because of their colour, the spectacle is spectacle made of the hunt I have our domestic security forces? culture, or ethnic origin.” always thought as unnecessary. I am not the only one to have Mr Wilson went on to argue unnecessary With that said, it must be made observed this fact. Speaking at the that, while these racial disparities clear that despite what it may seem, Home Affairs Select Committee on are seen most evidently in the dis- fine line between celebrating” the I am not trying to convert or say his month will mark the 20th Tuesday, Baroness Doreen Law- proportionate targeting of black killing of animals and the tradition that we all must support or even anniversary of the publica- rence was asked if she thought the men through stop and search tac- of the hunt. If it is the tradition and like what this social represents, but Ttion of the Macpherson Re- police in England and Wales are tics, this is only symptomatic of history of the hunt they seek to cel- quite the opposite. The fact that port in February 1999. still institutionally racist and re- wider racial disparities that are evi- ebrate, then I do not believe that we must respect the York Tories' The report came as a result of plied: “I think in some respects that dent and permeating society, such this warrants a ban. There are two wishes to dress up as foxes and get the findings of the original Stephen as issues in sectors such as educa- main schools of thought that I have drunk means that they have to ac- Lawrence inquiry launched in 1997 tion, housing and employment. when coming to this decision. cept that some people are not going by the then Home Secretary, Jack You could argue He did also stress that we can- First of all, we live in a democ- to like it and even actively disagree Straw, to investigate into “The Mat- not ignore that: “Policing has un- racy. Meaning that I, for one, do with their interesting idea of a bar ters Arising from the Death of Ste- that policing is dergone a huge step change but that not have to support or even like crawl. phen Lawrence", the black teenager doesn’t mean we haven’t got a great what the York Tories choose to do, Essentially, if you disagree attacked while waiting for a bus on institutionally deal of work to do.” but I should respect the fact that with the social then that’s great, Well Hall Road, Eltham. It is evident that UK policing people are free to do things at their do as much or as little you want to While two of Lawrence's at- has come a long way since the pub- own liberty as long as long as they protest it. Equally, if you want to tackers were convicted of murder racist lication of the Macpherson report in do not threaten to harm anyone or go and celebrate the fox hunting in 2012, the report was the most 1999. The kinds of systematic fail- anything. tradition or just get drunk, then go significant element of the case. The they still are, nobody wants to be” la- ings experienced in the investiga- Now, my second point relies ahead. The key point for both sides, findings were both shocking and belled as that, but at the same time, tion into Stephen Lawrence’s death on the Conservatives' intentions though, is to be respectful in your damning of the conduct and nature undercover it still exists”. (either knowingly or ignorantly) in with this social. If they acknowl- actions and debate. of the Metropolitan Police, finding Baroness Lawrence went on to 1993 would not be likely to occur edge that fox hunting is a banned It’s important to keep the that the police force was an “insti- add that police on the streets “don’t under police conduct in 2019 (or so act and that it is no longer fit in a channels of discussion open for the tutionally racist” organisation that get it, how can they expect young I would like to think.) modern society, and so not promot- future if anything productive is ever required a radical overhaul and re- people to respect them if they do However, the question re- ing it then again, I do think that the going to come of this. structuring. That was 20 years ago, not get respect in return”, adding mains: why are there such large ra- so what has changed since? that the racial profiling of black cial disparities in our domestic po- Figures published by the Home suspects under stop and search tac- lice force in 2019? And what are the Office in March 2018 show that of tics was a particular issue fuelling police force currently trying to do to all surviving UK police officers, tension between ethnic minority correct it? While we are moving in 93.4 per cent are white, while Asian, groups and the police in London. the right direction with recruitment Black, and other ethnic groups rep- However, criticisms of the of new police officers from minor- resent only 6.6 per cent of the entire UK police service have not just ity groups at an all-time high, they UK police service. To scrutinise this emerged as external voices. In Oc- are still badly under-represented further, when looking at senior po- tober 2018, the Chief Constable of compared to the communities they lice ranks in the UK, Asian, Black Suffolk Constabulary, Gareth Wil- serve. and other ethnic groups represent son, stated: “If you use the defini- It is only through further care- just 3.7 per cent of all senior UK tion in the Macpherson Report you ful ethnic minority recruitment police ranks. could argue policing is institution- from within the UK police force It cannot be denied that the ally racist.” that, we as a nation, will be able to Metropolitan Police has come a He was referring to the conclu- appease racial tensions in policing long way in developing race and sions of the Macpherson Report and foster a greater sense of com- community relations in the last in 1999 that defined institutional munity and social cohesion in the 20 years (particularly within East racism as the “collective failure of UK. 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EDITOR’S OPINION On personal experience

difficult to talk in. I also need to Patrick Walker lip-read a lot of conversations, so having your mates shout louder in a dark bar doesn’t always help. Deaf students are presented with a choice: go out and try your best to hear, or stay home and watch Net- n running this section, I’ve had flix (subtitles on, of course.) I can’t a pretty complicated relation- blame not going out on my deaf- Iship with articles that discuss ness completely, but it’s certainly personal experience. It’s all very a factor, and it’s not always easy to IMAGE: EMILY TAYLOR well using personal challenges as explain to people. evidence in an argument, but the I’m loud too. When you lose best pieces here, in my opinion, your hearing, you lose a certain always fuse vivid personal experi- awareness of how much you’re YUSU doesn’t speak for us ences with interesting research. It’s yelling. That gets worse when I’m this recipe that makes Comment drunk, and also when I’m trying to The union needs to focus on causes that represent its students such a valuable section in this pa- talk about something off-topic in per. That said, if you’re like me, and seminars. The problem is essen- be to have a more adversarial rela- cess. generally find pieces purely based tially that deaf or hard-of-hearing Jack Edwards tionship with the University, for ex- As a College Chair, I am far on personal experience sanctimo- kids that hide their disability, like I ample possibly supporting student better placed to know what the nious or frustrating... just give me do, generally lack the confidence to compensation for lost teaching time students of James want from their three more minutes. explain why they don’t understand due to strikes. That would be hugely Union simply via close social inter- My unique challenge in run- something, or why they’re being popular among the student body action, as is the President of Law ning the section stems from the particularly obnoxious on a night and this philosophy could even ex- Soc for Law students or the Cap- fact that I’ve got hearing loss and out. Isn’t the point of having tiny USU is not a fundamentally tend to further ‘open goals’ such as tain of the University Football team wear hearing aids. That in itself is hearing aids to hide them? bad organisation, but neither the building of a University app or for football players, than YUSU is, pretty unique: just 50 000 children It’s not all bad, of course. I Yis it currently a good one. It opening a proper Union bar. This which has to manage some 20 000 and young people in the UK have took the room closest to the front provides an invaluable service in is how YUSU making its decisions students. Incorporating these bod- a hearing impairment. It’s even door in my student house, because support for societies, colleges and through the current policy process ies into the policy process will also rarer at Russell Group universi- I can’t hear people when they come sports, yet it is plainly clear that stu- becomes an issue. mean that a lot of the debate around ties: hearing impaired students in. The sound of my housemates dents are not happy with the Union. The referendum is emblematic policy that oftens happens outside attend these institutions at around going at it doesn’t bother me, and A lack of nimble communica- of this problem. Any student can of YUSU, manifesting itself in an- half the rate regular students do. I you can crank Avicii as loud as you tions, an institutional structure that submit a policy proposal (which is, gry group chats or rude hearsay, hide my hearing aids pretty well, want in my flat. That said, if my ex- fails to reach out to groups across no doubt, a good thing) however, will be brought inside and properly but university is still intimidating perience explaining my disability the University, and a focus on issues instead of the popularly known scrutinised, potentially translating if you struggle to hear your mates. has taught me anything, it’s that that many students feel their Un- Sabbs scrutinising this proposal, it that immense passion into genu- Deafness can be hard to ac- often outlining our personal cir- ion has no place in dealing with all is instead the Policy Review Group ine change. The collegiate system commodate. The James College cumstances to others at university contribute to a feeling that, to quote (PRG) who decide on what policy is what differentiates York from the team, on hearing I was deaf, ret- isn’t always easy. Everyone comes Yorfess, YUSU should “function for is adopted, thrown out and what is grey mass of other universities in rofitted my room with a serious to York with baggage from their life students or be dissolved.” While Britain: it is its USP. It is time they red light, a loud alarm clock, and that they’d rather not discuss, and Sabbs work hard to do their best stood up and be counted in the pol- a hefty vibrating pad under my that’s fine. for the Union, the current policy YUSU can’t just icy process. pillow to wake me up in a fire Being deaf has made me more process hampers their effectiveness YUSU can’t just stick its fingers alarm. The decor more resembled understanding of personal cir- and ensures that it is difficult to es- stick its fingers in in its ears anymore when it comes to an earthquake shelter than a first- cumstances, and that’s fed into my tablish a clear line of accountability communication: it needs to be more year room by the time they were work as a writer and an editor. This between policy outcomes and those its ears anymore nimble and responsive to student done, but it’s a measure of how far section is a fusion of personal cir- implementing them. concerns. Pages like Yorfess should universities go to suit the require- cumstance informing political and There will come a point in the not be dismissed as barmy YUSU- ments of their students. social views, and no one else could next few years where York students put to a referendum. This group is sceptic trash; when posts complain- Accommodation becomes a bit have written the pieces you’re read- will have to make a choice. Do they barely known across the University,” ing about the Union are garnering harder in social situations. Hard- ing today. I’m proud that Nouse want their Union to be an apolitical yet it is instrumental in crucial deci- hundreds of likes, YUSU should sit of-hearing kids generally lose the gives these pieces a platform, and body focused locally in York, or do sions such as this. That 2.5 per cent up and take note, even if it thinks no ability to distinguish well between I hope that it gives people with they want a representative on the of the student population can pass valid point has been made. language and white noise, and that interesting stories the confidence national stage espousing views on a referendum motion is ludicrous; Unelected YUSU executives can means that loud pubs (or Nouse to share more. Not Avicii, though. national issues? I strongly believe in a university of 20 000 just 500 no longer pass the buck. They must editorial meetings) are extremely Keep that to yourself. that taking stances on divisive na- can dictate a major policy shift. It start to take responsibility for all ar- tional issues, such as Brexit, hurts is not the Sabb team that decide eas of the Union, simultaneously ex- the Union-student relationship and on whether or not to move forward tolling their own virtues when they ultimately contributes to a feeling with a referendum; it is the PRG. do something well, like #Bustice, that YUSU is not focusing on what This fundamental disconnect be- but also conceding ground when students want. tween who students think make the errors are made and promising to The excellent #Bustice cam- decisions at YUSU and who actually learn from their mistakes. The regu- paign is a brilliant example of how does must be fixed if students are lar social media updates Sabbs are a local issue that genuinely affects to trust their Union again. Elected, doing currently are helping, and a students in the here and now can be publicly-facing Sabbs must be em- University-wide council would aid weaponised by a determined Sabb powered to make decisions on all too, but public perception of YUSU team to achieve political change. aspects of their Union. is still so poor that a drastic change The reaction to this campaign has The Union cannot only look is clearly needed. been hugely positive even from the inwards if it wants to resolve wide- YUSU should be reviewing its hardiest of YUSU-sceptics. Even if spread student discontent. Folding policy process with the utmost ur- the Union believes that Brexit will the PRG and adopting an Executive gency if it wants to escape a RON affect its members (either positively Council model comprised of repre- campaign that has all the momen- or negatively) it having a stance on sentatives from colleges, societies tum going into the election. Pro- it will not materially change the and sports teams who could legis- spective Presidents would do well circumstances of those affected stu- late and scrutinise policy submis- not to ignore the anger surrounding dents. Their stance is simply petty sions would draw into the policy how YUSU makes decisions and be posturing, distracting from the very process people who are passionate tailoring their manifestos to it. The real problems students are facing at about their university to the extent Union must be more open to listen- IMAGE: DS PUGH York. that they’ve stood for an elected ing, changing and reacting to events. One step to rebuilding that role. This will also increase the di- It must get back to basics and rep- “There’s a special place in Hell for Brexiteers...” Union-student relationship could versity of voices included in the pro- resent its students once again. www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 13 Has the film industry gone too far this time? The Oscar-nominated filmDetainment highlights the shocking disconnection between the media and its subjects

haps more of a headline-grabbing, highly troubling and very high pro- ple of too much and too soon. The As the director, Lambe’s in- Michael Maitland- uninformed reaction based upon file case. This is perhaps a discus- film has reportedly induced a wave tentions would seem to be decent Jones the word-of-mouth controversy and sion that’s warranted, particularly of fresh grief for Bulger’s parents. enough, but these do not lessen initial premise of the film as op- in regard to the incendiary public In addition to the Thompson/Ve- the fact that his film will have to be posed to its actual content. The film reaction to the Bulger case. Some nables interview transcripts the marketed and sold like any other has not yet been screened in the UK, news footage from 1993 shows pro- film reportedly also contains a re- product and it has, crucially, been with only a trailer and several clips testors pelting the vans transport- enactment of the moment Bulger made at a time when there are still he murder of two year old currently available online. Above all ing Venables and Thompson to trial was abducted by his killers. I was people involved with the Bulger James Bulger on 12 Febru- the sensationalism and Oscar buzz with rocks. The inversion of social also initially surprised that Bulger’s case being forced to live with its Tary 1993 stands as one of however, the film has been heav- norms that crimes as horrific as the parents seemed to have little in the aftermath in a highly public and the most troubling cases in Brit- ily criticised by two individuals in- Bulger case seem to illicit is some- way of legal ground to protest the painful way. If no laws exist to pro- ish criminal history. The convic- volved more closely with the case thing that continues today with a film; contrary to popular belief, in- tect real-life individuals in these tion of the two perpetrators Rob- than any of the countless cultural recent example being the Reeva dividuals and their families do not sorts of cases then there should at ert Thompson and Jon Venables commentators and news pundits: Steenkamp killing in 2013 and the ‘own’ the rights to their life stories least be the introduction of a sig- (both just ten years old at the time) Ralph Bulger and Denise Fergus, bizarre tide of ableist quips that and filmmakers and journalists nificant ‘grace period’ where crea- sparked widespread debate around the parents of the murdered James was suddenly normalised in rela- are left in the clear to do what they tives and commentators are legally the juvenile justice system, the age Bulger. tion to the perpetrator, and famed want with such stories providing obliged to wait a certain amount of of criminal responsibility, and the Neither of Bulger’s parents Paralympian, Oscar Pistorius. they refrain from defamation or time before presenting their ver- effectiveness of reform. The unusu- were consulted on the making of Lambe is not necessarily mis- obtaining information regarding sions of true life stories. An ideal al and horrific nature of the crime as the film, and although Vincent guided in his belief that a debate these stories illegally. Despite pleas world would see every family mem- well as Venables’ subsequent incar- Lambe has expressed regret over needs to be had around the black- from Bulger’s parents to Lambe ber consulted beforehand. cerations for several sex offences in their reaction, he has claimed this and-white perception of James to remove the film from the Oscar The clips available show a so- recent years has left the issue firmly was to keep the central argument Bulger’s killers and the cultural race, it remains in the running and bering and seemingly non-exploit- in the national mindset. of his film intact and provide hope- perception of some criminals gen- will likely be broadcast publically in ative film that aims to provide a The issue has been given new fully a greater understanding of a erally but Detainment is an exam- the UK later this year. previously lacking humanisation scrutiny in recent months with the to the child perpetrators of one of release, and Oscar nomination, of a the nation’s most troubling crimes. short film that explores the case ti- Regardless of the film’s merit how- tled Detainment. Using actual tran- ever, the debate it tackles around scripts from the police interviews public demonisation of criminals of Venables and Thompson as the could have been handled via dif- basis for the dialogue, the film has ferent means or even without spe- been described by the director, Vin- cific reference to the Bulger case. cent Lambe, as an attempt to “bring It’s a necessary debate, but not one some shades of grey” to a previously that should come at the expense black-and-white story where Vena- of the wellbeing of James Bulger’s bles and Thompson had been por- parents. The fact that is has been trayed as irrefutably evil individu- made, let alone Oscar nominated, als. The film has inevitably drawn highlights a shocking disconnect criticism from tabloids, describing between the media and its real life it as “exploitative” in what is per- IMAGE: VINCENT LAMBE subjects. Why waste time defending the Maduro regime? Those refusing to criticise Maduro align themselves with a plethora of global dictatorial strongmen

A one-time Russia Today figure, her her defence of Maduro, claiming vations that the Western mediamoney and corruption in politics, Sam Flint own podcast The Empire Files was that he earnt 31 per cent of the Ven-avoids or glosses over the millions andof of course in their opposition previously hosted by Telesur, a Ven- ezuelan vote, higher than Trump’s Venezuelans that voted for and stillto Trump, have ended up defend- ezuelan-based television network. 25.7 per cent (a deeply misleading support Maduro. She too attacks theing a kleptocrat with inherited (and She has reported both in and out- figure) while denouncing Guido“corporate as media” clamouring for failing)a socialist reforms. A man side Venezuela on the current crisis hailing from “the most violent fac- war, referring vaguely to the Chavezwhose rule has seen a collapse in and regularly shares pro-Maduro tion” of the opposition. government “making it difficult forthe standard of living, an expansion hile most Western media content. She denounced the Ameri- A perhaps more sympathetic the Americans to make money fromin his and the military’s power to coverage of the current can support of rival, President Juan figure is the progressive commen- the country’s oil”; a funny way exploit of key industries, and the crea- WVenezuelan crisis has em- Guaido, as “criminal”, a sentiment tator, Rania Khalek. She’s shared describing the expropriation of Exx-tion of a new legislature without an phasised the growing discontent at she shares with The Empire Files comments by Mar- onMobil and ConocoPhillips assetsopposition. the incumbent President Nicolas producer/writer, Mike Prysner, who tin and Prysner. in 2007. Object to this narrative as Maduro, a small group of unlikely has railed against accusations that Another ex- These fig- much as you like, indeed more figures have emerged to defend him the most recent Venezuelan elec- Russia Today ures, so com- could be said about the impact of and the Chavist government. They tions were rigged. A strand of anti-figure, in her mitted to debilitating American sanctions. employ a range of moral arguments establishment mistrust of the main- recent video anti-interven- Merely observe Maduro’s allies. Pu- and radical alternative narratives, stream media is shared by both for ‘In the tionism, and tin has been supporting the Chavist and consist of a broad spectrum of Martin and Prysner, as indeed it isNow’, she cri- all sharing government for over a decade, is voices that vary in the strength of among all the members of this net-tiques Ameri- noble beliefs he truly seeking a better lot for the their commitment to the current work. But I don’t understand why can meddling in free-health- Venezuelan people? What of Presi- Venezuelan government. One way or this scepticism doesn’t ever enter in Venezuela care, a green newdent Erdogan of Turkey? Xi Jin- another, they are all interconnected, into their own reporting. as hypocritical, deal, a clamp gping? The Castro’s? All are strong- and have shared one another’s sym- Connected to this pair is come-and she is un- down on men happy to prop up the regime in pathy for Maduro, suspicions about dian, Jimmy Dore, often seen on thedoubtably right return for its lucrative oil wealth. the “corporate media” and opposi- YouTube channel ‘The Young Turks.’ in her ob- Perhaps the biggest lesson this tion to what they dub an “American He has shared Prysner’s claims ser- network can teach us is to be mind- coup.” The puzzling question I have that Maduro has in fact expanded ful of even our most passionately is: why are they staking themselves democracy, debunking “Pentagon held stances. Perhaps paradoxically, on Maduro, and more pressingly, do propaganda.” Dr. Jill Stein, the the Venezuelan crisis should make they have a point? Green candidate for presidency in us reflect more on our relationship At the centre of this network is 2016, has publicly shared Dore’s with Saudi Arabia, and our role in American journalist, Abby Martin. posts. She is even more strident inIMAGE: VENEZUELA IMAGE: FEDERICO PARRA promoting democracy itself. COMMENT Tuesday 12 February 2019 14 www.nouse.co.uk [email protected] @yorknouse CLASH OF COMMENTS Nouse www.facebook.co.uk/yorknouse Should Hollywood actively cast actors from minority groups? YES. NO.

Rory Bremner istic implications. White is default. studios should certainly cast more @rorybremner Eddie Kaziro It is the universal equivalent that Chay Quinn minority actors and have them in the human experience is measured a wider range of roles, but the cur- ‘People say I’m self-deprecat- by. White is only brought into dis- rent steps to do this are being done ing, but I don’t think I’m very course in relation to identities that only to monetise representation. good at it’ Jeremy Hardy. are non-white (this article being an Some might argue that the 1 Feb 2019 ironic example.) ends justify the means in this ilm and television are not Kobena Mercer categorises ollywood’s faux woke na- particular case. I will admit, the simply forms of entertain- the political implications into three ture is nothing more than sight of more representative Dis- Chris Cook Want to write for us? @xtophercook Fment. Since their mass in- perspectives. The ‘mirror’ view: the Ha shameless cash grab. The ney films piques my nostalgic side stalment, film and television have opinion that film and television is newly vocal generation of activism and particularly the chance to see [It’s very striking that eurocrats become a means of socialisation obligated to reflect a true represen- for representative casts has been mixed-race couples like my par- like @WeyandSabine and by being a primary source of in- tation of a contemporary multicul- fiercely successful in its social me- ents on screen is tempting, but I @MartinSelmayr feel able to formation and knowledge about tural society; the ‘idealist’ view: the dia-based pressure and it is great reiterate: the real world practicali- tweet quite freely about the world. With the US existing opinion that film and television are that we are now starting to see a ties of the current changes is that PICK YOUR INTERESTS Take a look in a copy of Nouse, or go to nouse.co.uk, and ongoing news etc, whereas UK as a cultural hegemony, its media obligated to offer positive images more diverse field of actors who they are only being made due to find out which sections best fit your writing interests. We have 14 to choose from! civil servants don’t] depictions carry considerable in- of disadvantaged groups in order play a larger range of roles. But their profitability and this is not 4 Feb 2019 fluence. I will focus on racial mi- to correct distorted perceptions; should the studios be actively pur- a sustainable model. When these norities due to the issue having and the ‘equal’ view: the opinion suing this? Absolutely not. representative films become com- Sky News Breaking personal significance and simulta- that the lack of opportunities for They shouldn’t have to actively monplace and the box office profit @SkyNewsBreak neously as a result of possessing a minority writers and producers cast minority actors. It is a shame gains that these films provide lack in experience of the others (i.e. is the cause of misrepresentation that this seems to be a necessity, wane, they risk falling back into JOIN A WRITERS’ GROUP Search for ‘Nouse Comment’, ‘Nouse Music’, ‘Nouse Sport’ A poll by @SkyData sug- gender, disability etc.) The third line of argument can be but when the film industry is so the realms of obscurity. Positive discrimination is still considered a solution. Mandatory heavily based on ruthless nepo- Instead, they should adopt etc. on Facebook, and click ‘Join Group’. The Section Editor will approve your request. gests 74% of people say Liam discrimination. However, this inclusion goes beyond the casting tism which predominantly benefits some principle. Only when we Neeson’s admission made no method should be defined as cor- process. It is important that depic- wealthy white men, it becomes so. stop praising these fragrant profit- difference to how likely they were rective and temporary. History is tions of people of colour in film This isn’t to say that it should be. oriented multinationals for doing to watch his films while 12% say linear and the racial bias that re- and television are written by peo- Hollywood needs a wide-ranging the bare minimum will sustain- BUY NOUSE MEMBERSHIP You must buy a £7 membership to the society in order they were less likely and 8% say sides in the subconscious stems ple of colour or (at the very least) revolution of its standards and able change be made in film. The they were more likely 5 Feb 2019 from centuries of classification and written in collaboration with them. practices but it must do it for the current superficial diversity will to write for us. Go to YUSU.org > Student Life > Clubs & Socs > Societies & Student oppression, resulting in minori- The argument for the manda- right reasons. Yes, they are mak- only be rendered permanent by ties being defined as such. Until tory inclusion of minorities is com- ing steps towards being less of an the adoption of actual morality Media > Nouse The Real Turning Point UK minorities possess more defining plex, frustrating, at times pedantic exploitative and rigged system, but that Hollywood desperately needs. @realITPUKyork dimensions than skin colour, then and only scratches the surface of let’s be honest with ourselves: we Far from an illusion of change and the casting director must adhere a deeper issue. Instead of simply have to talk about why. the ill-wrought applause it enjoys, All the other York Turning Point to a reverse racial bias. Current ‘allowing’ for the presence of mi- I draw your attention to the Hollywood needs systemic change GET WRITING! Editors will post opportunities in Writers’ Groups, and you can accounts will fail to achieve a depictions of minorities either ad- norities, we should be asking what cradle of blockbusters right now: for the right reasons. turning point. However, we will here to cultural stereotypes or are social purposes does their presence Marvel Studios. The hit-factory is Recruitment of minorities suggest ideas to them. They can give you help and feedback too. It’s as simple as continue the resistance to the incorporated into plots where race have the potential to serve? Is Hol- currently awaiting a potential Best only scratches the surface of the cultural Marxist institution that is subject. In reference to black ac- lywood solely run by white hetero- Picture win for Black Panther. This problem. The upper echelons of that! is YUSU tors, Stuart Hall highlights that sexual men and, if so, what will an is the film that clinched imagina- the industry, producers and ex- their characters are “restricted to equal ratio look like? How will we tions with its colonial themes and ecutives, are still largely white men 3 Feb 2019 a repertoire of basic images – the know when we’ve reached it? Why Afrofuturistic aesthetic. One only with exorbitant salaries and pow- Find more info on our Facebook and Twitter pages, or email [email protected] with any questions. slave, the native, the entertainer – do we want to? The revelations has to look at the way that Black er. These roles are the true goal. as the only traits that are selected of Harvey Weinstein suggest that Panther is such a miniscule part When people of minority groups BY THE for emphasis.” the very industry that minorities of Avengers: Infinity War to real- are the ones making the decisions, Casting minorities into posi- are advocating to be included in is ise the studio never realised how only then will the systemic change NUMBERS tions where race isn’t the subject far from being a just and desirable successful T’Challa’s solo outing be achievable. Only then will the has more progressive cultural im- epicentre. Will the inclusion of mi- would be. But now he is being changes be made for a reason other Joseph CAMPUS plications than their white coun- norities lead to progressive inno- made into a central part of the than a shameless cash in by people terpart. ‘White’, as an identifying vation or will inequality reset itself MCU after the events ofAvengers: who will never understand any- Andrew Emily POLLS feature, possesses fewer character- under another paradigm? Endgame. Herein lies my point: thing other than money. Saskia Editor Muse Design Maddie Should Hollywood actively Dep Muse cast actors from minority Sub-Editor groups? #minstergram Nouse takes a look at what you’ve been Instagramming recently in York

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Creating this edition of MUSE has proven particularly difficult: my degree and social life have been neglected, while my dream of Women’s rugby and football captains, alice jones and having a healthy sleep-schedule is laughable. Nevertheless, this edition might be my favour- ite yet as each team has really taken creative rachel taylor, discuss attitudes towards women’s sports control over their respective section and the finished product is something that I am in- credibly proud of. How important is it to get women and wards sporting equality. In recent years, the football. Throughout school, I had to prove Both Film & TV and Fashion have offered girls involved in sport? women’s six nations have been broadcast on to the boys that I was good enough to play their takes on the upcoming Oscars, arguably RT: It is very important and something Sky and women’s football has seen increasing with them. my favourite event on the pop culture calen- which I have always believed in. There is a coverage on mainstream channels. I put this AJ: I have experienced sexism in sport, es- dar. From around the age of 12, I would sneak sport for everyone no matter what your age, down to several factors: the changing defini- pecially on nights out. Some of the frequent downstairs to watch the Oscars’ Red-Carpet ability or fitness level, so nobody should be tion on what it means to be masculine/femi- comments I am met with include: “Oh you coverage live, desperate to catch every beau- tiful gown and potential interaction between discouraged from getting involved and eve- nine (and the abolition of these terms in the play rugby… so you’re a lesbian, I’ll stay well the stars (a tradition I would sincerely regret rybody has to start somewhere! Sport has so sporting context) and the willingness of peo- away then”, “Do you play actual contact?” come the Monday morning after having to many benefits socially and physically, and it’s ple to accept that all sport should be gender “You won’t be anywhere near as good as we frantically run to catch my 7:45 a.m. bus). determined the person I am today. It’s given fluid. The aspect that brings people together are” and “Show me your muscles”. I think I’ve often questioned the morality of my me so much confidence, I’ve developed lead- (regardless of gender) is a love for the sport. this is a common problem with respect to utter investment and engagement in such ership and communication skills, and I think women’s contact sports. We try hard to break aspects of pop culture. Am I, as well as the my desire to push and challenge myself has How do you find coverage of women’s down these stereotypes and rather than entire concept of Hollywood, helplessly shal- stemmed from playing high-level sport. sport in the media and on TV? branding people by their gender or sexual- low? Admittedly, events such as the Oscars are AJ: It is imperative to get women and girls RT: Women’s sport is shown significantly ity, we should see rugby players as fit, able, intrinsically intertwined with masterpieces of cinema, of which, one would rarely doubt involved in sport. Sport is a form of expres- less on the television, reported less in news- talented people. the artistic integrity. However, I am ashamed sion; freedom of expression is extremely val- papers and in general is given less attention to admit that my obsession with pop culture uable in the fight to bridge gender inequali- than male sport. Women’s coverage is grow- How important is it for women’s rugby to often extends to social media and reality TV ties and empower women. The more women ing, but there is still a lot more to be done in be closing Roses this year? Have you no- (god damn you Love Island). who are involved in sport (whether as a par- terms of regularity of coverage and the times ticed any opposition? Before taking on the role of Deputy ticipant or as a spectator), the greater the at which things are shown. For example, the RT: It is so important and absolutely amaz- MUSE Editor, I was actually Nouse Comment demand for media coverage. If we increase Women’s Football Super-League show (simi- ing that both York and Lancaster are sending Editor, and that transition from Nouse to the awareness of women in sport, it will re- lar to Match of the Day) is shown very late at out a message of equal opportunities for all. MUSE was quite severe. Not only did the na- sult in the social and political transformation night, meaning it is less accessible than oth- I think it is nice that the tradition of having ture of the content change drastically, but so did my interest in that content; with that fact of gender norms. Sport gives women a voice er similar shows broadcast at earlier times. rugby as the closing ceremony sport has been came a little bit of guilt. Perhaps I should care they might not have previously had. Women’s sport could be given more funding retained, as this has always been an exciting less about Ariana’s ‘7 Rings’ (see Music’s some- and advertisement; for example, ‘This Girl watch for spectators, and that the women what scathing critique on page 13), and spend Do you think gender stereotypes in sport Can’ week encourages female involvement are getting the chance to play in such a big more time trying to wrap my head around the have been lessened in recent years? How in sport and it is usually vastly successful, occasion. Women’s Rugby are such a deserv- chaos of Brexit. However, the longer I am part can we dispel them further? but more initiatives like this could be put in ing club to get this opportunity as they have of MUSE, the more I realise that this guilt is RT: Yes, to an extent. There is still an un- place to really drive women’s sport. been smashing their league this season, hav- misplaced. Arts, food, fashion and music are derlying stereotype that some sports are AJ: The fact that I have to stream a women’s ing only just been promoted last season. It is such fundamental aspects of both our indi- for males and some are for females, but rugby match if I want to watch it as it is not definitely right to reward the club’s success. vidual lives and humanity as a whole. It’s what emotes us, gets us talking, inspires us, and this is slowly being eroded. I think this has broadcast on the most popular TV chan- AJ: It is the first time in history that a there’s no shame in that. In fact, I’d argue that stemmed from more people getting involved nels is testament to the fact that more can women’s sport has closed Roses and it is the modern politics is far more shallow, superfi- with new things, which has led to greater definitely be done. When is the last time you greatest honour. We want to showcase all cial and fabricated. awareness and support from the public. watched a women’s team play sport on ITV the hard work we’ve put in over the past two This edition we also have an insightful There needs to be more opportunities to get or BBC? Probably the Olympics. Yet male seasons, and to demonstrate our success in feature of the incredible organisation SASH, a involved and try new sports. This should dominated sports are played on TV almost front of a home crowd will be amazing. I am charity that works with York’s homeless popu- start at school, especially in P.E. lessons. I daily. hoping that we will inspire more women to lation, while in Food & Drink Alice Weetman remember at school the boys played football get involved in contact sports. We have been offers an Ode to the Avocado. I hope that you and the girls played netball, but there should Have you experienced any prejudice in met with some opposition but this has only enjoy this edition as much as I do, and that it can offer a form of guilt-free escapism after a not be such an onus on these stereotypes. I sport? been mild. There is no sound argument to very blue, Brexity January. was given the option to play football with the RT: When I was younger, I played for my lo- dispute the fact that we should close Roses; boys, but others were not given this option. cal boy’s football team. Whenever we came given that we are one of the most successful Image Credits AJ: In an ideal world, I would like to ask the up against a new team, I would get com- sports clubs on campus, we are deserving of Opposite top to bottom: Kristene, Coleen O’Eris, question “name a male/female sport” and for ments such as “they’ve got a girl playing, this the closing ceremony. Kristene, Pathé, Republic, Fox Searchlight the answer to be, “there isn’t one”. Yet Rugby, will be easy” and they would simply expect Q&A: Will Palmer Photography for example, is seen as a very aggressive, male me to not be very good. Throughout the Interviews by Jodie Sheehan and Seren Cover clockwise from top left: MGN, United Artists, 20th dominated sport. However, I think there has game I would win over their respect, but the Hughes, (full interviews online.) Century Fox x2, Disney, 20th Century Fox, been a huge step in the right direction to- starting point would be that girls can’t play Entertainment One, Paramount FEATURES M4 PREVENTING YOUTH HOMELESSNESS mADDIE CROSSLING delves into THE WORKings OF SASH, YORKSHIRE’S OWN CHARITY FOR supportING THE YOUNG AND HOMELESS

n December 2018, 80 000 young people surrounding area so that their daily life is Most of these are referrals from Housing SASH is able to offer help and support to faced homelessness in Britain. This figure not disrupted. In 2018 alone, SASH took 301 Options, Children’s Social Care and the Sal- young people that are homeless, and young Icomes from an investigation by the char- referrals for Nightstop, and arranged 1457 vation Army, however they also work closely people that are facing homelessness. There ity, Shelter. It pertains to young people who nights of safe accommodation. with local schools, colleges and mental health is an important distinction between the two. are homeless or in emergency housing, and is Supported Lodgings is a long-term ser- services to provide help for young people as People don’t have to be rough-sleepers to unable to include the amount of those living vice, wherein young people can live with a soon as possible. As they aim to keep as many benefit from SASH, however with the council with their friends, sleeping in their cars or at host for up to two years, while receiving in- young people in their local area as possible, you need to be officially declared homeless, work, or staying in hotels and hostels, as that tense support and learning how to live on most of the hosts for this area are located in which means that you have no home. SASH is unknown. their own. They have an incredibly high suc- Harrogate, Selby and York. also helps those who have no home, as well SASH (Safe and Sound Homes) is a cess rate; in 2018, 77 per cent were able to Jenna Goodridge, the SASH Community as those that are losing their home, those that registered charity which helps young peo- Fundraiser, agreed to answer several ques- are living in an unhealthy situation, and those ple aged 18-25 who are at risk of becoming tions on her experiences as an individual that need the guidance and support that the homeless. They are based in North and East working within the charity. Her job is incredi- charity is able to offer. Yorkshire, with their head office situated in From 2017 to bly varied; one day she could be working with Fortunately, York is home to a lot of front- York. The York branch encompasses Craven, “ a school, another day she could be working line services which are very good at what they Harrogate, Selby and York. The aim of SASH with a church. Jenna often deals with individ- do: Helping the Homeless, Helping Kitchen, is to “provide vulnerable young people with a 2018, SASH helped ual people, but SASH is a small charity with a Kitchen for Everyone, Food Not Bombs. lasting solution to the problems that have led small office, so she will often work alongside When someone needs a sandwich, they are them to become homeless.” Their ambition is 335 young people to the youth support workers and young people there with a sandwich; when someone needs that “those we help should never experience who come into the office for meetings. This homelessness again.” avoid homelessness means that she is very well-connected with The charity was established in 1994 by the inner workings of the charity. a group of parents in York; they had heard For Jenna, meeting and working with In 2018, events about the first ever Nightstop project, and young people is the most rewarding part of “ were concerned that there was a distinct lack find stable, permanent accommodation, and the job. She said, “seeing an actual difference of support for young people that were home- 90 per cent left the scheme in education, is just amazing; to see someone come into us supported by the less, or were at risk of becoming homeless. training or employment. with so little confidence and so few aspira- The website relates that in the first year alone: SASH offers “opportunity, discovery and tions, to seeing them at a point where they’re charity volunteers “they offered 39 nights of accommodation to learning.” Through SASH Active and SASH happy and confident and excelling in life.” young people who had nowhere to go.” Since Enable, they are able to provide disadvan- The young people who Jenna deals with then, the charity has grown considerably, and taged young people with experiences and op- are not like the stereotypes or statistics: they raised over £50 000 they adopted the name SASH in 2009 to re- portunities that they wouldn’t ordinarily have are real people. She continues, “for a lot of flect this. access to, or which will help them to contend people, if you say the word homelessness, [it Rather than owning a hostel or some with issues of isolation, low self-esteem and creates] an image of a scruffy looking person a sleeping bag, they are there with a sleeping form of accommodation, SASH relies on mental health. SASH Enable encompasses with a sleeping bag and a cardboard box sit- bag. SASH operates differently, and fulfils a volunteer hosts who are able to offer a room activities in the local area, such as working ting outside a shop. I think the biggest shock different need. within their home; this is part of their Night- alongside the community, while SASH Active is that 99 per cent of the people we deal with Due to this, working with SASH is A stop and Supported Lodging services. allows young people to participate in activi- are just ordinary young people, just like my slightly different experience to working with Nightstop is an emergency accommo- ties in cities across the country, such as Lon- nephew; they don’t look different, don’t act other local charities. Jenna summarises, dation service, which the website claims can don. different - life has just dealt them a different “what people need is a bit more complex, they be arranged “in as little as two hours”; young The York team looks after 30 young peo- set of cards, and they’ve come into circum- need a home, they need support, they might people are referred to the service by the lo- ple at any given time, requiring approximate- stances where they’re suddenly facing home- need one to one, they might need access to cal authorities, and a host is found in their ly 25 hosts to provide housing and support. lessness and unable to cope with that.” other services.” The service which SASH of- fers is complicated, they “can’t put a poster up of all the people [they] just fed, or put up a picture of all the people [they] just saved, like the animal charities.” Jenna finishes, “some- times it takes a little bit more to actually buy into and understand what we do and why it’s so important.” SASH have noticed an increase in the number of people contacting them through their website. Jenna commented, “Youth homelessness in particular is a really hid- den figure; a lot of people, you won’t know they’re homeless, they’re not in the numbers we have.” Luckily, as the number of people access- ing SASH increases, so does the support of the community. Jenna added, “what’s really nice is that we have a wide range of hosts in different areas; certain areas are lower than others, but we do quite a big host recruitment campaign. We just did one with First York, [and] had leaflets going out on all the York buses to encourage it.” This means that they are able to provide housing for young people in the same area that they are from to avoid uprooting them. While students aren’t typically able to of- fer this level of community support, there are still many different ways in which they can help SASH, and consequently young people around Yorkshire. Jenna advised, “our web- sites have some really good things you could download. People think ‘ah, well, you’re only

IMAGE: ANDY going to raise £40.’ But £40 is enough for us to provide two nights in emergency accom- IMAGE: SASH modation. By doing a little get-together with FEATURES M5

have made a big difference. Small actions and lots of people equals big change! If everyone at the University donated £1 to their college charity this year, we’d raise almost £18 000. That’s six times more than was raised last year. The student population can very easily make a big difference.” Between April 2018 and April 2019 (the financial year), SASH needs to fundraise £344 600. Jenna said “every year, we need to fundraise around 25 per cent of our income to run our services.” Fundraising is crucial to the charity’s existence, thus people who want to raise money for their work are in high demand. Events previously held to do so in- clude auctions, raffles, coffee mornings and sleepouts. Any amount raised is always appre- ciated, and put to good use. In this same vein, SASH would welcome donations. They can be a one-off donation, or a regular contribution, online or in person. “£10 could pay for bus fares to get a young person to their Nightstop. £18.50 could cover the expenses of a stay in a volunteer host’s home. £100 could help a young person set up home after a stay in Supported Lodgings. £300 could cover the cost of recruiting and training a new volunteer host.” Jenna said: “These young people thought that they would never have stability, or anyone who would listen to them and help. They leave our service with confidence and aspirations for their future.” SASH has optimistic goals for the future. Jenna details, “our overall aim is that we’re no longer needed, that there isn’t a need for IMAGE: SASH people to have emergency accommodation your friends, and raising £40, that means two teers, donations and community involvement. because young people aren’t being at risk of young people who were in need and facing SASH is always looking for more hosts. It is homelessness. But that is quite a long-term homelessness, aren’t going to be, because of not a position possible for everyone to under- goal. The immediate goal is that we continue you. All those little things do actually make a take, but it is one of the most necessary and having funds coming in; within the next year, real big difference because we are such a small sought-after roles within the charity. charity.” SASH “currently have around 80 hosts SASH already receives a positive response helping [across] North and East Yorkshire, from students. It is hypothesised that this is but sadly [still] occasionally have to turn These young people due to the empathy they have, as they are also young people away because there is more de- young people. Jenna theorises, “I think every mand for places than [they] can offer.” To be young person knows a person, [who] may not a host, all you need is a spare room, and the thought that they have been at risk of homelessness, but has desire to help young people. SASH provides gone through a bit of a hard time.” training, support and payment. would never have It’s really important for SASH to build The charity has a core management team and sustain connections with colleges, schools of 28 members, however they rely heavily on and younger people. Not only does it allow their volunteers, making it another key way to anyone who would them to find more volunteers and fundraisers, get involved. Volunteers are necessary to help but it also increases awareness of the charity: plan, organise and execute events, the latter of listen to them “If there is a young person that doesn’t know which could include stewarding, photography or public speaking. Volunteering with SASH is a varied and rewarding experience. In 2018, events supported by the charity volunteers it’s that all the activities we’re doing now are £100 could help a raised over £50 000. continuing, our awareness is going higher” and SASH is the RAG (Raising and Giving) there’s enough funds coming in that we can charity for Vanbrugh College, and has been always, always offer some form of support to young person set up since 2016. Eva Kyriacou, the Vanbrugh RAG young people.” representative for 2017-18, commented on Their next big event is on Friday 5 April; home after a stay in her experience working alongside SASH. She they are organising a Sleepout, at Bootham chose to be a RAG rep as “I’d been told that School, York. Tickets are £10 (or £5 for con- it had often been a somewhat neglected role cessions). This price includes refreshments, Supported Lodgings on committee,: adding that she “disliked that live music, competitions and breakfast in the we as a college weren’t raising the money we morning. They are also asking everyone that could have for SASH and it seemed a waste. signs up to fundraise or donate a minimum I was also aware that there was a demand amount of £100 (£50 for concessions). More that we’re here, doesn’t know they can get sup- for volunteering opportunities within the col- information about the event is available on port from us, is currently sleeping on a mate’s” lege that wasn’t being met so I decided to take their Facebook page. sofa and trying to get by like that, they can ac- on the role.” If you need to contact SASH as a young cess our services.” She found that SASH was “a brilliant person in York, go to the Salvation Army; From 2017 to 2018, SASH helped 335 charity to work with.” They provide lots of re- this is your ‘homelessness presentation’, after young people to avoid homelessness, they ar- sources necessary for organizing and running which they will be able to make a referral. If ranged 1457 safe nights through emergency fundraising events: leaflets, money boxes, you need emergency accommodation outside accommodation, and helped 105 young peo- banners, and any information or support nec- of office hours, you should contact the Emer- ple continue through the Supported Lodg- essary. Their enthusiasm to help ensures that gency Duty Team on 01609 780 780. ings scheme. 35 per cent of those helped were the events run smoothly, and raise as much If you wish to volunteer, fundraise or under 18 years old. Jenna said: “But statis- money as possible. It is due to this that Eva donate, you can contact SASH via email at tics aren’t the real story. What matters is the would recommend undertaking charity and [email protected]. Alternatively, you can change we bring about for and within each volunteer work. give them a call on 01904 652 043. Further- individual.” She champions: “Any voluntary work you more, they have information on their website There are many ways to get involved with do works on a ‘you get out what you put in’ (sash-uk.org.uk), as well as a mailing list that SASH; as a charity, and due to the nature basis; if you put in the effort, more often than you can sign up to, in order to help you stay of their work, they are dependent on volun- not, you’ll feel rewarded, fulfilled and will informed about the charity’s work. M *THESE STATISTICS ARE COURTESY OF NIGHTSTOP ARTS M6 turning the page on a new perspective LILY ABEL DISCUSSES THE MERITS OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING LITERATURE AND GIVES A RUNDOWN OF SOME OF THE BEST EXAMPLES The Way of the peaceful warrior the secret big magic: creative living beyond fear - dan millman - Rhonda byrne - elizabeth gilbert

The start of a new year can be a bit of a wobbly time for This book, from the author of Eat, Pray, Love, kicked up a anyone. Between trying to maintain New Year’s resolutions, storm when it was initially published in 2015 and maintains planning for the upcoming months, dealing with the rather its influential reputation today. Grappling with the issue of dull, wintry weather, it can all become a little overwhelming creativity and the blocks, the judgements and subjectivity that and disheartening. Dan Millman’s The Way of the Peaceful come with it, Gilbert deploys the means of dealing with these Warrior highlights the challenges of a new beginning. Mill- issues surrounding creativity and explains how best to nurture man is renowned as a motivational speaker and lectures in them instead. Creativity is a valued aspect of most people’s the personal development field. There is a wealth of his inspi- lives, whether it is through painting, writing, wood carving, rational audible material available on YouTube, and he has fire hoola-hooping (yes, I have done this) or simply cooking also published a number of books. a meal. It can sometimes be difficult to maintain the positive This book mixes aspects of the fictional with auto-bi- mindset that is often cultivated by it, especially during these ographical elements from Millman’s own life. It follows his times of non-stop living. Gilbert emphasises the importance early life as a gymnast and narrates his journey as he meets IMAGE: LILY ABEL of living with curiosity rather than fear, high- lighting the most unlikely new teacher. An interesting aspect of the that pursuing novel is seeing Millman repeatedly tested in unexpected and There are no other quite so refreshing and wholesome goals and aspira- unknown ways to him. Within this, he learns a wide range means of gaining insightful knowledge than through the tions through the of new lessons. A great deal of these are applicable to and medium of good, old-fashioned books, whether you discover e y e of curios- helpful in our daily lives. These vary from eating healthily in them in a charity shop, borrow them, or purchase a brand- i t y will en- order to help your performance, or realising when new copy; there is something satisfying about simply turn- able you need to take a break to stop yourself ing a fresh page. Rhonda Byrne’s tome is a small book with you from burn- ing out. Millman’s book also a cover styled as an old, stained manuscript, complete with to reap has spiritual undertones. Despite this, a wax stamp. It holds within it an incredibly mind-blowing more its lessons are accessible to everyone, change that can be immediately adopted into your everyday posi- combin- ing entertainment and life and is very simple. The notion of the law of attraction tive ben- informa- tion as well as providing is applied and explained in accessible detail to whoever is efits, rather guidance on how to create a more interested in attracting what they desire through changing than the fear peace- ful and fulfilling life. their perspective. This book not only provides “the secret” to that’s holding You’ll finish this book how you can get what you want, but also supports it with the you back. This feeling inspired! stories and opinions of a range of people, from successful book will inspire business men, to inventors, to elite sports persons, down to you to pursue that the everyday wants of most people. The self-help book has creative endeavour sold 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated you have been too into 50 different languages. It has had a resonating impact scared to face and will and I strongly recommend reading it to help with reaching change your attitude to- IMAGE: LEWIS HOWES your goals and aspirations. wards your everyday life. IMAGE: GEORGE HODAN Self care for the real world the power of now wild - Nadia Narain & Katia Narain Philips - Eckhart tollE - cheryl strayed

This year has already witnessed a sky rocket in media and Giving yourself time out to read a book of your choice (no Sometimes you need a real story to encourage you to take literature focused on helping your health and wellbeing; this thank you historiography, not right now) allows you to be- steps in the direction you want to head in your life, whether particular book has become a firm favourite in popular book- come immersed in your own bubble, giving you some head through a strong protagonist, the opinions and examples of shops. This book entered my life at the perfect time: my sec- space away from daily stresses and helping you to relax; real people, spiritual undertones or a simply structured, yet ond year was well on its way and responsibilities were begin- unless it is a gripping novel that you have taken to. Some- informative piece of writing can have the power to influence ning to pile up (which were often ignored in favour of a night times what’s needed is a change from your normal and inspire you for the better. Wild: A Journey from Lost to out), hence my stress levels were hard to mediate. Self-Care choice, which Tolle’s book may well provide. Found is a memoir that documents Cheryl Strayed’s journey for the Real World deals with just that, incorporating tips to The Power of Now is described as a “mod- of self-discovery; this book covers everything from her deal- look after yourself, both physically and mentally as part of ern take on spiritu- ality”, which makes ing with depression and the resorting to heroin and sex as a your everyday routine. The contents page of the book provides it largely accessible to most, especially means of escape, to enduring a 1 100 mile hike as a solo female some key areas to focus on, many of which you will find relate if you keep an open mind. Structured with no previous experience. Her narrative takes you through to how you are feeling, such as self-love, comparison, stress, as an interview between the re- her personal thoughts while she is tackling the hike, as well illness, losing someone you love, relationships, self-care in the nowned spiritu- al teacher Tolle as noting down the gorgeous scenery she traverses, mixing work place... These and a journal- ist, it combines memories with the pre- may all sound cliché the everyday views of those sent. This book is brim- and cheesy, but this who deal with common ming with emotion, yet book is beautifully daily stresses, whether that it is truly inspiring! You and delicately written. be through their job or may perhaps relate to her It is perfect for the home life, with the thoughts feelings or the prevailing real world, touching and guidance of a spiritual teacher sense of adventure that on topics that perhaps who makes his words of wisdom she exerts throughout the you have felt before, understandable to all. He has written text. It is enough to make but didn’t realise were many books, howev- er this one is focused you want to pack a ruck- a common occurrence on the importance of living in the mo- sack, shove on your walk- for most people. It is ment and how it can reduce stress, anxi- ing boots and take to the comforting, easy-to- ety and depression. The interview format trails (or perhaps a gentle read and navigate, is readable and di- gestable; the journalist stroll in the park to clear and for those who are asks questions that are often relatable to your head?) If you need lovers of Kate Moss, personal thoughts and experiences. As a result, it’s easy to some inspiration and a she wants “to give this grasp Tolle’s replies and consider how to implement his sug- bit of a kick start to your book to everyone” she gestions. His advice is aimed at creating a calmer mind and new lifestyle, this is a IMAGE: LILY ABEL knows, and I agree! in turn a more peaceful life. good place to start. IMAGE: LILY ABEL ARTS M7 @nousemuse insta poetry or instant poetry? jenna luxon reflects on thE changing face of the verse and questions how positive this evolution is for poetry

oetry holds many connotations in peo- is being reported to be in part thanks to the to a work of art. While Instapoetry’s success Ultimately things need to be relatable on ple’s minds, but popularity with the social media platform Instagram and the de- cannot be denied in terms of numbers, with Instagram so that more people will engage Pyouth of society is unlikely to be one of velopment of Instapoetry, a new trend being famed Instapoet Rupi Kaur, for example, cur- with them: more likes, more comments, more them. While there are those who find great cultivated on the site. rently holding 1.3 million followers to her shares, more money, as cynical as that may comfort and inspiration from this literary For those who have managed to avoid name, these criticisms do lead to a question- seem. Is relatability therefore always a good style, there seems to be a general consensus this trend, Instapoetry sees poetry focusing ing of whether a platform designed to monop- thing? Finding a piece of literature that says among the rest of us that poetry is something on subjects such as love, loss, identity and dis- olise on the science of instant reactions, where something to you as an individual, that relates you need an English degree to understand, crimination being essentially self-published the regularity of posting is key to success and to your experiences and makes you feel some- and that leaves you with a confused look on by writers on the site. Short enough to fit in the overall aim is to reach as many people as thing must surely be a more personal process. your face, not to mention an inferiority com- to a single photo or post, Instapoets are no quickly as possible is really an appropriate en- This heart-on-their-sleeve narrative of insta- plex when you just don’t “get it”. longer just finding success on the app, but vironment for curating a piece of literature. poets sharing their rawest emotions with you And yet contrary to these assumptions, are breaking out into traditional publication Instead of arguing whether Instapoetry (and their other millions of followers) begins it is young people that seem to be surfing the methods too. Rupi Kaur, Amanda Lovelace, counts as “proper poetry” or not (what really to feel more like a money-in-their pocket nar- new wave of poetry’s popularity both in terms Atticus and Charly Cox are among the names defines poetry anyway) perhaps we should be rative. of creating poetry and being an audience. who have all used this platform to get their considering what constitutes quality Instapo- When poetry becomes a trend, when The Nielsen Bookscan research group found work out there. these same words supposedly speak to all of that in 2018 po- This phenomenon has been a feature of us, when before we’ve had time to understand etry sales grew the poetry scene for around three years now, anything another “meaningful” post is being by just over but it is more recently that these poets have Instapoetry is doing churned out: is relatability still a good thing 12 per cent been able to graduate from no longer simply or has relatable simply become a synonym for in the UK posting photos of their work on the site, but the generic? with two to publishing extremely well-received physi- wonders for diversity There are many aspects of Instapoetry thirds of cal anthologies. With three of the top ten po- that should be applauded. For example, it is buyers etry books on last year’s New York Times best- in the arts scene doing wonders in terms of diversity in the being sellers list being written by Instapoets, these art scene. Through bypassing the traditional young- creators are proving themselves to be not only publication process, instapoetry is allowing er than immensely popular but also respected names so many voices from groups that are too often 34. in the field. etry in its own right. drowned out or marginalised in art to come This Yet despite its popularity as a Instapoetry counts ease of consumption to the fore, which will always be a warmly trend genre of poetry, this new trend as one of its strengths. The idea that ”while welcomed success. Some also claim that it is a is caus- ing heated mindlessly scrolling through your feed, you form of “gateway poetry” ridding the art form debate within may be blessed with a profound moment of its stigma for young people and allowing the field, much where the meaning of life or love is neatly more people to expand their attitudes from of which focuses summed up on the screen before you, all in those formed in the English lessons of their on the legitimacy the time it took for you to pay for your coffee. youth. of Instapoetry and Yet, does this moment’s convenience really And yet, despite these obvious advantag- questioning whether strengthen it? Or does that poem’s effect on es, the idea that through being shared on this it is in fact “proper po- you become as short-lived and indeed dispos- platform, values of social media are gradually etry” at all. With some able as the soon-to-be binned cardboard cup sinking in to poetry and this is truly concern- claiming the style has in your hand? ing. In this instance: are the aims of accessi- become formulaic and Alongside this accessibility of being lit- bility and relatability really encouraging qual- contrived, questions are erally at our fingertips, Instapoetry is also ity artwork, or the creation of artwork that is being raised as to whether heralded for the accessibility of its content designed to reach and appeal to as many peo- any cliché about love that’s as it concerns themes that young people can ple as possible, as quickly as possible? stripped of its punctuation personally relate to. Yet, while some claim If the aim of a poet is to get their work to and has a few arbitrary line- the poetry provides a much-needed level of be seen by as many people as they can then I’d breaks thrown at it can now serenity, honesty and raw emotion that cuts argue that Instagram is the perfect platform be called poetry. Traditional poets through the often-purported falseness of the to attempt this. But if their aim comes from a and academics claim that po- Instagram community, others argue instapo- deeper place of wanting to truly impact people etry is not simply about the etry manages to romanticise its difficult top- with their work no matter how few people that uncontrolled expression ics in the same way Instagram acts to rose-tint may be, then an environment where followers, of emotions everything. With the focus consistently being likes and comments are paramount and regu- but about placed on content as “relatable”, through be- lar uploads are essential is not ideal. Perhaps crafting ing shared on this platform, poetry is forced to when something is so easy to consume, it be- IMAGE: JOE CARLSON those feelings in adopt the same values as market forces. comes equally as easy to be disposed of. shining the spotlight on campus productions Stella newing chats to chms about the important role that performance-based societies play in campus life

niversity of York boasts a wealth of societies attribute their wellbeing to the time also to ensure the students’ welfare.” CHMS and similar societies often prove theatre and performance-based socie- they spend preparing for shows and note that When I ask what kind of creative op- vital in shaping students’ future plans: “Not Uties, from CHMS to Drama Soc, from it has a beneficial effect on stress. Rather than portunities a show as large asLegally Blonde many theatre companies have over 90 audi- PantSoc to Gilbert & Sullivan Society, all of- add to the taxing demands of university life, presents, Fergus explains: “There’s so much tions,” says Corey, “It’s amazing to see so many fering a variety of opportunities to students, Fergus Piper, who plays Warner in Legally more that goes into a production than just students who don’t study performing arts these groups play a vital role in campus life. Blonde, and is treasurer of CHMS, finds his performance. Set builders work hard to create courses wanting to pursue a career in this in- One of the biggest dates in the calendar, involvement in the society an antidote: “It a set fit for the Joseph Rowntree Theatre and dustry. Various CHMS Alumni have gone on CHMS’s February show, is just over a week gives me a relief from the academic stresses people are also involved providing mics, light- to work in theatre professionally.” away. I asked director, Immy Wood, what an of my degree and also helps me to be far more ing, etc. It’s a great platform to collate a wide “These societies are amazing,” states audience can expect from their production of productive in other areas of my life because of range of skills.” Immy. “I have seen so many people grow in the hit musical Legally Blonde: “High stand- the time management needed.” Musical Director of Legally Blonde, Co- confidence both on stage and within them- ard,” she tells me. “The talent of our audition- “We are all very busy but being in re- rey Gerrard adds: “The committee of CHMS selves.” ees was outstanding and casting was such a hearsals has such a huge buzz,” Immy enthus- and previous members of creative teams are difficult decision to make. It should leave the es, “both because of all the lovely cast and also always willing to offer support and advice, Legally Blonde is showing at the Joseph audience in high spirits. It is an extremely the amazing positivity of Legally Blonde as a meaning that anyone can form a production Rowntree Theatre 21-23 February. Tickets positive and uplifting show.” show. We are able to balance the time we need team without much experience in a particular available at: https://www.josephrowntreethe- Many students involved in theatre-based to make the production a high standard but role.” atre.co.uk/eventids/1100. FEATURES M8 winter blues: why so sad? lily abel explains seasonal affective disorder and offers some coping strategies to help combat its effects

inter. The sun emanates a weak SAD. Winter blues can make you feel a little you can talk to someone in confidence about energy. glow for seemingly a couple of lethargic and perhaps lacking in your normal your struggles. If you are a gym member, join a class and Whours a day and then dullness en- energy, however people dealing with SAD un- These two options are some of the best pick one you normally like; it could be yoga gulfs the remainder. This season can be a dergo severe fatigue to the point where it is if you are at your lowest, however or something more intense like tough time for most people; it is often cold, hard to leave their bed, let alone the house. there are some other means circuits. Alternatively, go for a dark and dreary, really dampening spirits. You may find it difficult to communi- of helping with your low walk outside, as although Although the season does hold many positive cate with people and relationships become moods that you can im- it may be cold, fresh air attributes, such as snuggling up under fluffy strained, or perhaps your moods reach some plement into your day- is invigorating and blankets with hot chocolate or listening to the to-day life. The first can help create some crackling fire, for many the change brings on of these is using headspace. Perhaps struggles to do even the simplest of tasks like light boxes, which listen to your fa- getting out of bed or leaving the house. Seasonal Affective act as a form of vourite music that Lethargy, down-moods and a general “ light therapy and makes you happy, feeling of a lack of motivation and inspira- can be purchased or an interesting tion can be some key symptoms of Seasonal Disorder affects online and are podcast that you Affective Disorder (SAD) which affects one in easily accessible. can get lost in. three people in the UK. Also known as ‘winter one in three These lights emit Even if you just depression’ and recognised by the NHS, the safe UV rays and stick on some mu- disorder can affect people to differing degrees create the effect of sic and have a boo- with some suffering severe depressive tenden- people in the UK daylight within your gie in your house that cies to others just feeling a little lower than room, boosting your puts a grin on your face usual. serotonin levels which is better than nothing. I SAD is believed to be caused by a lack intense lows that are debilitating. If this is you you would normally get promise you will feel better of sunlight, which might stop the part of the it is okay, and there are plenty of options to from the sun. after getting your body moving IMAGE: LILY ABEL brain called the hypothalamus from working help you deal with your symptoms and create These can come in natural and endorphins flowing. properly having some consequential effects. a more positive mindset. daylight, fluorescent tubes or LEDs, My final suggestion for combatting The production of melatonin, which is the First of all, if you are struggling with these and the amount of time you need the effects of SAD is to socialise. hormone associated with sleep, may increase seemingly crippling symptoms of depression, to use them for depends on Similar to exercise, this may and in turn serotonin, a hormone that affects make sure you speak to your GP who will offer the amount of lux (units seem like something you your mood and appetite, often decreases, and professional guidance on what you should do to measure light inten- would rather avoid when consequently you may experience decreased and whether it is SAD or perhaps something sity) that is emitted. all you want to do is energy levels, cravings for carbohy- else. If you purchase one snuggle down and drate-rich foods and fatigue. Extreme fatigue can be that emits 10 000 not leave the com- It is suggested that some caused by anaemia (iron lux, thirty minutes fort of your bed. may be more vulnerable deficiency), therefore it to an hour is the But in seeing your to symptoms of SAD is important to have most adequate friends and fam- due to their genetic a blood test to check amount of time ily, whether they makeup, however for this. GPs may to use it for. You come and visit the predominant suggest anti-de- can also purchase you for a chilled cause is due to the pressants as a a dawn simulator evening in, or go lack of sunlight means of dealing clock that mimics for a day trip some- and therefore a with your men- a sunrise, therefore where, this act of decrease in the tal health as it is steadily increasing seeing and talking amount of Vita- often a chemical the amount of seem- to other human be- min D that is ab- imbalance that ingly natural light in ings can really help you sorbed. cannot always be your room, encouraging release some stress and People often resolved by meth- you to wake up in a lighter IMAGE: SONY DSC-RX100 negative energy. It may give neglect the impor- ods such as self- environment. This option is ca- you a chance to unload what you tance of Vitamin D care. This is of course tered to deal with the body’s circadian are feeling and in turn feel more relieved and in the summer perfectly acceptable rhythm or the natural body clock which uses that someone knows and is there to under- months we often take it and although many try the sunrise as a time to wake and the sunset as stand and support you. Otherwise, conver- for granted, however it is an to avoid medication and of- a time to sleep. Caution must be taken when sation may flow about other topics and take essential vitamin we need for ten feel guilty because of it, it choosing which ones to buy, so make sure you our overall health and wellbeing. is important to accept it as a form always look out for one with an approved CE Found principally through exposure of healing, something that should not mark. to sunlight, Vitamin D used to be judged or looked down upon, Method number two, and a bit of a trend Getting your body be readily available in the but respected and accepted. at the moment, is mindfulness. We are cur- “ soil and therefore in fresh Alternatively, Cogni- rently seeing a rise in the popularity of self- vegetables. Commer- tive Behavioural Ther- care, and health and wellbeing, things which moving can help cial farming, with its apy (CBT) may be are key to creating a more positive mindset. use of pesticides and suggested as useful, When you are feeling particularly low and with relieving your over working of the being a method that struggling to do anything, it is important to land has meant we incorporates talk- be mindful of your situation. negative moods can no longer get a ing as a means to Make sure you take some time out to have sufficient amount alter your mindset a luxury bubble bath, make your favourite from purely eat- so you are better meal and really focus on how you are creat- ing vegetables and able to deal with ing it. Begin a gratitude journal where you your mind off things. have to turn to oth- your feelings. note down three things every day that you Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disor- er alternatives. Aid- It is also im- are grateful for, rather than the things you are der can be an intense period for your mental ing calcium intake, portant to note here perhaps currently struggling with. Using this health, but it is important to remember that bone growth and in that SAD is a mental as a means to divert your mindset to a more it won’t last forever and when you begin to turn cell growth, this health disorder, there- positive one can help throughout the dreary see the delicate snow drops and fragile cro- vitamin is key and un- fore the charity Mind seasons. cus heads emerging from the damp ground, fortunately in the winter offer guidance and coun- Another tip, despite this maybe being spring and summer are on their way and with months is hard to come by. selling. You can search online the last thing you would think you want to them, plenty of sunshine and colour which It is important to acknowl- IMAGE: ULLIO at www.mind.org.uk, which do when it’s cold and dark out, is exercising. will lift your spirits. Remember not to be edge the difference between the regu- provides information and support for a Getting your body moving can be a massive afraid to seek help and guidance if you are lar winter blues that come with the changing range of mental health issues, including spe- help in relieving your negative moods and, as struggling, as previously mentioned, there are seasons and the more intense symptoms of cifically SAD, as well as a phone number so counterintuitive as it sounds, increasing your plenty of options to turn to! M FASHION M9 A ROAD TO THE OSCARS' BEST DRESSED DAISY WALLIS AND EILIDH HIDE EXAMINE THE ACADEMY AWARDS OVER THE YEARS TO CROWN THE ULTIMATE BEST DRESSED

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Jolie wears an Atelier Versace IMAGE: LAURA ARTIGA Larson won 'Best Ac- Robbie, nominated for designed asymmetric black vel- tress' for her remark- 'Best Actress' for I, To- vet dress to the 2012 Academy able performance nya, sported an off-the Awards. Jolie's dress became in Room wearing a shoulder, cool-couture an instant sensation, with her Gucci-designed royal Chanel. The timeless strong stance accentuating its blue dress. The flowing trained dress was kept thigh-high split. The actress gown made waves with contemporary by its em- teamed the gown with custom- its deep 'V' neckline broidery and its accesso- made black pumps by Salva- and embellished waist- ries, including a plastic tore Ferragamo. band. handbag. IMAGE: SCREENSLAM YOUTUBE IMAGE: SCREENSLAM YOUTUBE Our Models: Maya Barber, Andreane Rellou, and Amy Wells Shoot Editors: Sofia Bielli & Kat Oliver Winter Warmers Winter Bring a burst of freshness to your wardrobe with new textures and bold patterns Bring a burst wardrobe with new of freshness to your textures bold patterns and music M12 from bikini bottom to rock bottom Helena Senior discusses the controversy surrounding performances at the 2019 super bowl halftime show

he Super Bowl is arguably the biggest surrounding it, said yes. The primarily white ‘Band Geeks’ finally be played at the Super lead vocalist was mesmerising. The staging of event of the USA’s sporting calendar. It pop group agreed to play the halftime show Bowl? Well, no. The clip was instead used ‘She Will Be Loved’ was basically a tribute to Tis an international platform for Ameri- in the predominantly black city of Atlanta, to introduce rapper Travis Scott to the stage the lantern scene in Disney’s ‘Tangled’, with can Football, or so I’ve heard, as well as a cel- known for its hip-hop scene. The response via crash landing. In the year following the lantern drones spelling out the phrase ‘One ebration of popular culture. The Super Bowl has been overwhelmingly negative, with ac- death of SpongeBob creator, Stephen Hillen- Love’ in the sky above the performance. halftime show is often one of the most highly tivists even setting up a change.org petition burg, more of a substantial tribute would have Cue Big Boi driving onto the field in a anticipated and talked about performances of that encouraged the band to step down from meant a lot to fans, but at least the band de- classic Cadillac convertible to perform ‘The an artist’s career. the show, claiming: “until the league changes cided he was worth a brief nod. Way You Move’. The essence of cool just en- This year, however, the Super Bowl half- their policy and support players’ constitu- Surrounded by fire, Travis Scott tered the field with an oversized fur coat on, time show had been embroiled in controversy tional right to protest, no artists should gave an electrifying performance of to perform just one song, and many have been from the very beginning. Unless you’ve been agree to work with the NFL.” ‘Sicko Mode’ that really lifted the saying since that Big Boi won Super Bowl living under a rock for the past few years, you The petition hasn’t changed anything. show and woke up those of us who 2019 with that brief performance. I would probably know the name Colin Kaepernick. On Sunday night (or early Monday morn- were watching live from the other have to agree. After that, Maroon 5 struggled He famously kneeled during the national an- ing), Maroon 5 took to the M-shaped stage side of the Atlantic! It was one of to live up to the outstanding performances of them at an NFL game in 2016 and he’s been for an underwhelming show, alongside the show’s highlights, and I’m glad their guest stars, closing the show with ‘Sugar’ dominating news coverage of the NFL ever Travis Scott and Big Boi (of Outkast). The that the show was able to feature and ‘Moves Like Jagger’. Not even Adam Lev- since. Following his original protest, Kaeper- set opened with a surprise hit from tributes to hip-hop culture, no mat- ine removing his shirt for the final song could nick told NFL Media: “I am not going to stand the very early days, ‘Harder To ter how awkward Adam Levine save them. Overall, they squeezed eight songs up to show pride in a flag for a country that Breathe’, quickly followed looked next to Scott. ‘Girls into just thirteen minutes, along with all the oppresses black people and people of colour”, by the significantly more Like You’ featured ap- crazy fireworks and pyros that come with the sparking widespread debate about whether popular ‘This Love’. A pearances from Equi- Super Bowl halftime show, and it was noth- his peaceful protest was disrespectful. Since brief guitar solo by nox Percussion and ing special. After Justin Timberlake’s under- 2017, Kaepernick has not been signed to a Adam Levine was Atlanta Gospel whelming performance last year, is the Super team, but has continued to work as an activ- then interrupted Choir, who Bowl halftime show dying out? ist, and became the face of Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ by none other Coldplay may have been upstaged but campaign in September 2018. So, what does than SpongeBob at least their halftime show will be remem-

all of this have to do with the Super Bowl half- SquarePants. It IMAGE: DEARDGDOOM57 bered as something extraordinary! Gone are time show? was a moment the days of spectacular stunts and larger than Many artists, including Jay Z and Cardi that thousands absolutely stole life performances, instead replaced with me- B, have supposedly said no to playing at this of SpongeBob the show. Not only diocre performances that will no doubt be year’s halftime show in solidarity with Kaeper- fans have been was it amazing to see forgotten in a few years. If Maroon 5’s perfor- nick. Playing the Super Bowl halftime show waiting for; would local talent included, mance is remembered for anything, it will be has become almost as unpopular as hosting ‘Sweet Victory’ from they were incredibly for its controversy and ignorance of the mod- the Oscars. Maroon 5, despite the controversy the 2001 episode IMAGE: JUSTIN HIGUCHI talented and the choir’s ern political climate. Anticipating the 2019 awards Beth colquhoun takes a look into The nominations for the upcoming music awards shows on both sides of the pond

long with cupid’s arrow, February hits are in, and experts are using all their knowl- category since Outkast’s win in 2004. Along-the ceremonies, perhaps resulting in a lack of us with the love and celebration of mu- edge to foresee a winner. Considering the Brit side this is openly LGBTQ+ black singer,appreciation from the Recording Academy. Asic across the globe. A variety of gen- Awards, outstandingly, both British female Janelle Monae, who has been celebrated most Nevertheless, these choices matter more res are nominated for their impact on 2018’s artists, Dua Lipa and Anne-Marie have been of 2018 for her involvements with the LG-than most years as this year sees the president music scene. Rolling out the global red carpet nominated four times each – Dua Lipa con- BTQ+ movement, heightened by her ethnic-of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, face are the Grammys, coming up on 10 February. sidered for her individual work in Best Single ity. However, many experts believe that newhis final awards. Therefore Portnow will be Hosted by Britain’s own James Corden, the and Music Video for her ‘IDGAF’ and col- breakthrough artist H.E.R. should take thelooking for the best narrative to summarise Grammys are set to be one of the most diverse laboration with Calvin Harris for ‘One Kiss’, award; although she is also battling againsthis time as President, despite fears of artist celebrations of music to date. Although, in- whereas Anne-Marie may even sweep four Britain’s Jorja Smith and Dua Lipa for Bestsweeps, such as Post Malone’s four nomina- side politics proves that this may be a difficult awards in Best Female Solo Artist, Best Sin- tions concerning a polarising image, or a new step due to conflicts of musicians’ personal gle, Video, and Mastercard’s Album of the necessity to celebrate a throwback appeal lives. Year. given by Greta Van Fleet that would create a On the other side of the pond is the UK’s Although, this Mastercard award is Portnow will look nostalgic narrative for Portnow. answer to the Grammys. The Brit Awards highly contested, as the best-selling album “ Only time will tell us the winners. Come is a nationalised congregation of the best Staying at Tamara’s by George Ezra is March, the global musical scene will be set music in Britain, hosted by Jack Whitehall nominated alongside musical giants Flor- for the best narrative until next year, but our 2019 magical musical on 20 February at 8pm on ITV. It would ence and the Machine, and fresh blood, tour has only just begun…. seem that Britain has a lot to prove on Jorja Smith. Jorja Smith won Break- to summarise his the international stage, as a small island through Artist of the Year in 2018 and exposed to the rest of the world, the UK is now reaching great heights with has fashioned some of the best music her Lost and Found, being nominated time as President for centuries. Amazingly the UK is four for three awards including Album of times smaller than the US, yet is on par the Year, Female Solo Artist, and once with its musical reputation. Where Ameri- again for her ground-breaking sound ca excels in rap, Britain counterpoints with in Breakthrough Artist. Last year’s win- New Artist, as well as Best R&B Song, Perfor- grime. ners, Gorillaz, are up again for Best Brit- mance and Album. Although this isn’t the UK versus ish Group. More issues occur with Song of the Year, America, the Grammys were an award creat- However, before then the Grammys as topical track ‘This is America’ by Child- ed to reward those leaders who would never are in line to set the agenda for celebrating ish Gambino has been popular amongst fans earn a Hollywood Boulevard Star, similar to the global music scene. Each nomination and critics, yet the political undertones make the Emmys and the Oscars. And despite this is highly contested, with issues of race, it difficult to glorify while remaining an apo- American celebration, the Grammys con- politics and topical issues in music mak- litical organisation. Gambino faces off with sider global artists that have affected the ing awards increasing more difficult. ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, American music scene, just as the Brits The Black Panther album is a and musical giants, Drake and Kendrick celebrate the UK’s music scene of 2018. IMAGE: TOP DAWG masterpiece of hip-hop, yet the genreLamar. Yet, more political concerns creep in The nominations for these awards ENTERTAINMENT hasn’t won in the Album of the Yearwith the lack of appearances from Drake at music M13

reviews Valentine’s

shouldn’t work but somehow it does. It’s this that seem like the band was drinking paint day fidlar sort of garage punk weirdness that makes the thinner rather than Budweiser. There’s an album such an oddity, whether the band are irritating, self-satisfied smugness to ‘Scam trying their hand at ska pop on ‘Be Myself’, Likely’, ‘Called You Twice’ and ‘Good Times playlist almost free hardcore on ‘Nuke’, blues rock on ‘Flake’ or Are Over’ that’s a far cry from the raw punk doing their best Weezer impression ethos of the band’s earlier work. This unapolo- Candles are lit, a cheap bottle of Rosé is Alex thompson on ‘Good Times Are Over’. Influ- getic pop cheese comes to a pungent climax opened, a box of Durex sits unwrapped ences are drawn from every- with ‘By Myself’ which sounds uncomfortably and an M&S meal for two is in the oven. 2.5/5 where and messily blended reminiscent of Smash Mouth in all the wrong All you need now is the soundtrack. Fear together with all the en- ways. not, the music team have their playlist for ince the release of thusiasm of a hyperac- It’s ironic that on Almost Free, FIDLAR the perfect romantic night in... their self-titled tive child with a Nu- seem desperately trapped by pop sensibili- Sdebut in early tribullet. It’s a chaotic ties and cliché. The obnoxious production, 1. Let’s Stay Together - Al Green 2013, FIDLAR have cut-and-shut of an al- courtesy of pop producer Ricky Reed, also 2. Maps - Yeah Yeah Yeahs been steadily making bum that could only seems clinical and sterile with all the charm 3. Valentines Day - David Bowie a name for themselves have been put togeth- and individuality of a hospital ward. Without 4. Coming Home - Leon Bridges in the skate punk er by musicians who the authentic fuzz, feedback and crackle from 5. Dont Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith scene with their messy, were either incredibly past projects, the album seems too tame, too 6. Valerie - Amy Winehouse beer-fuelled, garage confident or incredibly docile and too mundane. It’s like the snarling 7. L.O.V.E - Nat King Cole rock sound. Where their high. In this case it was dog of the first two albums has been neutered 8. Bound 2 - Kanye West earlier projects seem firmly both. and made to wear one of those embarrassing 9. Let’s Get it On - Marvin Gaye entrenched in this scene, This is not to say that plastic cones around its head. 10. I Bet You Look Good On The their latest offeringAlmost Free the band have completely That’s the annoying thing about this pro- Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys sees the California band branch ditched their garage rock roots in ject, there’s elements of a good album scat- 11. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - out, merging genres with varying results. an effort to do the musical equivalent of tered across the tracklist but they’ve been Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell Nowhere is this Frankenstein fusion the film Split. The best tracks (‘Alcohol’ and clumsily glued to naff offcuts with all the 12. I Will Always Love You - clearer than on the opening track ‘Get Off ‘Get Off My Rock’) adhere to the band’s win- precision of a primary school art project. At Whitney Houston My Rock’, with Beastie Boys-esque drums, ning formula of grainy riffs, chaotic drum- times there are fleeting glimpses of the lager 13. Thinkin ‘Bout You - Frank Ocean aggressive vocals and thudding riffs work- ming and angrily shouting about cigarettes soaked stoner charisma that made FIDLAR’s 14. I Want to Know What Love Is - ing alongside slide guitar, dogs barking, hip and cheap beer. early records so enjoyable, but unfortunately, Foreigner hop scratches and harmonica loops. It really There are, however, worrying moments it’s diluted to the point of dreariness. 15. You Really Got Me - The Kinks 16. Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin 17. Let My Baby Stay - Mac DeMarco basic and easy move. However, this song was the singles from her album, Thank U, Next 18. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison ariana grande (intentionally) inspired by a shopping trip orbiting experiences of 2018, it is hard to con- 19. See You Again - Tyler the Creator between Ariana and her closest friends, sider a full and diverse range of tracks. 20. All My Loving - The Beatles and so these simple lyrics may just Grande has created a narrative 7 rings be a celebration of friendship and around her net album release Follow this playlist and more on Spotify: feminism. that harkens many girl’s cin- @NouseMuseMusic beth colquhoun ‘7 Rings’ has the vibes ematic milestones, such as of girl power frontrunners Mean Girls and 13 Going 2/5 Destiny’s Child’s ‘Independ- on 30. These reminis- ent Women’, screaming: “I cent experiences are the mmm… as catchy as the song is, there BOUGHT IT” - and need- core of the upcoming are uncanny similarities between ing no man! Yet unmistak- album that perhaps may HGrande’s new hit and Princess Nokia’s ably, Grande’s song is merely be an autobiographical ‘Mine’. From the simplistic beat to the repeti- a celebration of her own con- album, or a collection of tive chorus, both tracks could be related. sumerism and rise to glory. similar subjects with simi- The chorus aside, the song may be ex- Once again concerning her- lar sounds. cused for its standardisation of what would self with her own past, Ariana uses The 8 February revealed be considered R&B that is unmistakably in- her own experiences to write her mu- this highly anticipated album, spired by new best friend Nicki Minaj (par- sic. With her traumatic year in 2018, it is with a fan-based hype difficult to dis- ticularly the bridge of the song), as well as the inevitable that among her height of success is appoint, and a concentrated base of critics late Mac Miller. Maybe this is Ariana’s inten- the foundation of her song writing, and is cer- that have eagerly picked apart this musical tion, yet, from her musical giant podium it is a tainly proving difficult to get away from. With goddess.

you guessed it - the 1990s. Busted’s pop rockthe end. It’s very much the Busted I was hop- Busted sound and witty lyricism is definitively backing for on this album, and I only wish they for this album. had done more like it. ‘Nostalgia’ opens with a HalfWay There The interesting choice to include ‘What fantastic riff, and despite being a fairly simple Happened To Your Band’ actually works. song in terms of its components, it’s a success- The remake is definitely an improve- ful bop of a song. SHIT Helena Senior ment on the original, and the song’s The closing track, ‘It Happens’, is the per- 4/5 lyrics about the band splitting up fect conclusion to an album that will make fit in with the album’s overarch- anyone miss the good old days of Top of the MUSICIANS ing theme of reflection and nos- Pops, bootcut jeans and movies that weren’t n their iconic 2002 hit ‘Year talgia. remakes. It’s an inspirational message about 3000’, Busted sang that ‘Shipwrecked In Atlantis’ and how even when things go wrong, you can still I“everybody bought our sev- ‘Race To Mars’ are both solid of- come out the other side better for it. Refer- SAY. enth album”. Having just released ferings, with referential lyrics and encing their own hiatus as a band, and their their fourth album (a milestone catchy guitar riffs. ‘All My Friends’ subsequent reunion, Busted relate their own some of us thought they might never offers a change in pace with its softer, personal journey to anyone who has suffered “Pleased to announce we reach) the boys are officially “halfway there”. more melodic sound. It’s a ballad about grow-a setback in life. After their third album had mixed reactions ing older and mourning youth. As a self-proclaimed retro chick, this al- shall be spending our newly among fans, Halfway There resurrects the old I found that the final three tracks bumon plays to my love of all things nostalgic, Busted for a nostalgic love letter to the past. the album were my favourites, lifting the al-but it still had to grow on me. Honestly, it’s acquired funds on hard drugs The ten-track album opens with the bum from being just another good album, to refreshing to actually hear a band playing in- lead single from the album Nineties, which something I can see myself loving. ‘Radio’, the struments instead of the synthetic music that and anti-tory propaganda...” first came out back in November, and it verysecond single from the album, has easily the dominates the charts these days. It’s good, en- - Shame via Twitter much sets the tone for the entire album. Thebest dynamics, an amazing vocal performance joyable music, that any Busted fan will quickly song, and its music video, is a loving ode to-from the guys, and a gorgeous guitar solo atfall in love with. Film & TV m14 everyone’s favourite feminisTs fight it out Rosemary Evans takes a look at why 2018 was such a significant year for female representation in the cinema

n her 1929 feminist tract, A Room of One’s to serve some function as a political pawn intoto a film considered worthy of male viewer- consciously feminist film, but several releases Own, Virginia Woolf laments that the the protagonists, but mostly they are nothingship. of 2018 have accomplished a similar feat. Ari Idominance of male writing deprives lit- but an inconvenience. The last thing they sup- Female leads also govern in a more so- Aster’s supernatural horror film, Hereditary, erature of the wealth of stories that involve ply is any romantic appeal. phisticated branch of cinema: the trend of which graced our cinemas in the summer and women. Not, as she emphasises, women This is one of the many ways that Lanthi-the consciously feminist film which empha- was penned as this generation’s The Exorcist, who decorate men’s stories, loitering mos deliberately puts women at the centre sisesof female achievement and representation. tells the story of a family haunted in the wake on the margins as romantic inter- the film, describing his desire, influencedThink by Hidden Figures, Suffragette, Battle of their grandmother’s death. While the main ests or doting mothers presented the MeToo movement, to portray female char-of the Sexes. These women are strong in an character, played by Toni Collette, is female, only in their relation to the acters not as two-dimensional “housewives orobvious, girl-power sense, signposting the and most of the film’s central relationships are male characters. She meant, girlfriends” as cinema so often portrays wom-feminism of the film’s message through theircentred on the tensions between grandmother in fact, stories that explore en, but “as complex and wonderful and hor-courage, competency and refusal to conform and mother, mother and daughter, gender is the possibility that the rific as they are, like other human beings”.to femaleIf stereotypes. While these films mustby no means a preoccupation of the film. Like- female experience we briefly ignore the fact that it is consideredaim for more male viewership thanMean wise, Luca Guardanimo’s 2018 horror remake, might just be more a departure from the norm to depict womenGirls does, the so-called “feminist agenda” is Suspiria, about a German dance academy run complex than the as “like other human beings”, we can celebrateapparently considered off-putting for many by witches, has an entirely female cast (in fact, relationship a the step taken here for feminism. viewers. the single male character is actually played woman has with a man. And it is clearly a big step. The film’sWhat is so refreshing about The Favour- by an impressively made-up Tilda Swinton). Imag- ine, she writer, Deborah Davis, wrote the first draftite of is that despite being dominated by female In true horror fashion, Guardanimo’s film tells us, what the world the script in 1998, but failed to secure fundingcharacters and completely free of irritating is luxuriously grotesque in its exploration of of fiction would look due to the reservations of financers about howgender stereotypes, the film itself doesn’t ambition and rebellion, good and evil. While like if men were repre- film-goers would respond not only to make a fuss about its feminism. While that the film’s central characters are women, and sented only as the lovers the film’s lesbian content, but comment may sound like a criticism of the the world of competitive dance they inhabit is of women; if all the stories also to its lack of male repre- feminist film genre, it isn’t. In fact, a stereotypically female one, the actual femi- which featured men’s relation- sentation given the ‘strong the rise of the unselfconscious ninity of the characters is a backdrop to the ships with other men were to disap- female leads’. feminist film reveals how story, not a focus. pear. Racing through Shakespeare’s The much important work the Cowering behind a cushion as the gory plays, she rules out Caesar, Hamlet and objec- self-conscious ones have violence of these films unfold, the fact that the Lear, emphasising the importance of these done in paving the way principal characters might be - oh no - ‘strong male-dominated stories to the canon of Eng- for them. female leads’, is the last thing on your mind. lish literature. Since 1929, that list has grown But Lanthanimos’ The 2016 Ghostbusters film, with its all-female rapidly, broadening out to film and television film shows us that at cast, was famously greeted with a momentous and has emcompassed everything from the last, the realistic por- backlash on social media, with many arguing James Bond films to most of theMarvel fran- trayal of femininity - the it was “shoehorning PC ideology” at the cost chise. As Woolf proves, the world of fiction is presentation of women of “just telling a good story”. The implication “impoverished beyond our counting by the as “complex and wonder- is that, as the film financers presumably told doors that have been shut upon women”. ful and horrific” - is able to Deborah Davis in 1998, a strong female pres- Woolf’s ideas have since inspired the Be- tion rest as a casual feature, not ence in film is utterly incompatible with the chdel Test, devised by American cartoonist, t o a weighty focus of the film. telling of a “good story”. Evidently, it is a belief Alison Bechdel, to measure female represen- ‘strong fe- A film can be about women that has gone unchallenged for far too long. tation in fiction. Famously, it asks whether the male leads’ without being anchored However, perhaps these films of 2018, work includes a minimum of two female char- is a confusing by an emphasis on its horror and comedy alike, have tricked the acters who have a conversation about some- one, given that feminism. people who object so strongly to female leads, thing other than men. films dominated by The result who dismiss Bridesmaids as girly and Suffra- The recent release of Lorgas Yanthani- women are hardly a is that unlike gette as “feminist propaganda”, into enjoying mos’ Oscar-tipped comedy, The Favourite, novelty in cinema. 20 years ago, stories which happen to fundamentally be marks an exciting chapter in the continuingChick flicks with when Davis about women. And of course these stories are struggle for accurate female representation female casts was told good: the women in these films are actually in fiction. It has been praised not only forlike its Brides- that nobody portrayed as real women. polished execution, impressive performances maids or (meaning There will always be a need for stories and comedic distinctiveness, but for its pres-Mean no men) which emphasise the injustice of female entation of three ‘strong female leads’ as theGirls wanted to subjugation, and others which recount the central characters. What makes this film sig-have watch a strength of women’s resistance to it (and oth- nificant is that it doesn’t just pass the Bechdelen - film with ers, like Mean Girls, which are just a bit silly), Test: it is a perfect study in the Woolf-inspiredjoyed three ‘strong but there is good reason to celebrate the in- principles that underlie it. immense female creasing emergence of films about realistic, One of the most enjoyable things aboutpopular - leads’, peo- non-stereotypical women which don’t have watching Lanthanimos’ film (aside from ity its over the ple (meaning to make feminism a serious preoccupation. remarkably high rabbit to person ratio andlast 20 years. men) have These films are about a range of interesting Olivia Colman’s inherent lovability, even These films, discov- things - from familial haunting to political ri- when playing the sour and short-temperedintended for ered that valry - which just happen to be dominated by Queen Anne) is how refreshing it is. In theprimarily stories women in the way that Marvel films happen early scenes of the film, we hear female Emma audi- about to be dominated by men. Stone’s character, Sarah Churchill, casually ences, are women The increasing prevalence of such films relate to Rachel Weisz’s character her (reallycrammed so can shows that perhaps, almost a century after quite harrowing) tale of female subjugation,full of gender actu- Woolf’s tract, the range of women’s stories of being married off to a man to settle herstereotypes fa- you ally be might finally be flowing freely, no longer held ther’s debts and be raped by him repeatedly.could make a drinking highly back by the myth that a story about women But, as we soon see, this is not a filmgameout of spotting them. enter- can’t by definition be a “good story”. about female struggle in a patriarchal society. What this tells us taining. On the other hand, the very fact that eve- This is a story about two clever, ruthlessly am-is that ‘strong female The Fa- ryone feels the need to keep mentioning how bitious women competing for the power avail-lead’ is essentially vourite shines as a incredible it is to see a film with ‘three promi- able from securing the approval, not of a man,the codeword for a perfect example nent female leads’ shows us how far we still but of another woman. realistic, stereotype- of an unself- have to progress before such a standard can Stone and Weisz’s characters, single-free woman, one become the norm. Equally, the fact that most minded and make-up free, stride purposeful-that might actu- of the people behind these films are men is a ly through the centre of an absorbing plot. allyIn muscle her different, but similarly important problem, this film, it is the male characters who provideway out of a and further highlights how far the film indus- the decoration, donned in frivolous wigs andfilm about try has to progress before it can boast of its coated in pasty make-up as they sit aroundweddings gender equality. racing ducks or throwing fruit at each otherand girlish Let us hope that, on both counts, 2019 from the sidelines. Occasionally they are ablecliques and IMAGE: FOX SEARCHLIGHT will get us that little bit further. M Film & TV M15 A History of the oscars’ Costume Design Award Malu Rocha shines a light on the often overlooked costume design departments honoured at the academy awards

ccording to a very wise Tom course of her career, Edith has beenbecause of the clothes she wore. The silhou-you don’t notice the costumes. Hanks (Forrest Gump), nominated 35 times and won ette of the Ascot race dress and the level ofWhen you force yourself to pay attention Athere is an awful lot eight, establishing a record for graphic detail in her hat made it a memorableto the little details, they suddenly become ir- you can tell about a per- the category. classic. replaceable. Think about the simple white son by their shoes, and Her work inVertigo Elaborate costumes for period piecesshirts and suspenders Ain Clockwork Orange; the Academy Awards arguably marks a water- have undoubtedly been the most rewardedwould you see the characters the same way if acknowledge that. shed moment in film in this category, ranging from portrayals they of were wearing purple striped bow ties and The costumes in a history. Through her royalty and biographies, to 19th century noveljeans? Probably not. What if Alex ( A Clock- film are an indis- designs, she was able adaptations. People love to see stunning handwork Orange) and Willy Wonka (Charlie and pensable (and often to help actress Kim embroidered dresses and beaded corsets thatthe Chocolate Factory) switched wardrobes? overlooked) tool for Novak find her char- are now only available in museums or deeplyWhat if all the characters inThe Breakfast storytelling. Every acters’ identities and stored away in grandparents’ basements. Club did the same? Their clothes say so much meticulous detail, distinguish between Without appropriate costumes, imagine about them and it’s hard to imagine a wholly from the textures of the two personalities how hard it would be to party with Gatsbycoherent and authentic character without an outfit, to the col- she embodied. Edith and his friends in America’s Roaring Twen-their defining costumes. ours and the fit, give in- alone set the stand- ties. The costume designer’s work for period Costumes in contemporary films tend to formation about the story ard for what a costume films is so valued because without it, theget film overlooked, but this doesn’t mean that often before a word of dia- designer should aspire to would simply fall apart. the designers that work on these films are logue is even spoken. IMAGE: WARNER BROS. be: someone able to establish The same can be said of contemporaryless creative or less talented than those that The Academy Awards were character, tone and authenticity in films, but for very different reasons.work While on period films. Take Darkest Hour for first presented in 1929, but the award a film with only yards of cotton and a costumes in period pieces help establish timeexample. At first glance, it’s just an actor play- for Best Costume Design wouldn’t tape measurer. and place, costumes in contemporary filmsing Winston Churchill, right? How hard can be introduced for another 21 Even before the two sub- help establish character above all else. Goodit be to find a decent suit that does the job? years, regretfully failing to categories were merged into costume design is so much more than a prettyCostume designer, Jackeline Durran, went to recognise Charlie Chap- a singular one in 1967, actress in a pretty dress, it’s about creatingextraordinary an lengths to draw an authentic lin’s iconic suit, or the the award had already external visual representation of a character’sportrayal of Churchill, which included finding avant-garde body ar- accumulated under identity. Jackie, for example, is not only aboutthe actual tailor who made a lot of Churchill’s mour in Metropo- its umbrella a broad a specific time period, but about suits.a specific What appears to be plain austere attire lis. At the time, the assortment of films, person in that time period. In this respect,is actually a three-piece pin-striped suit full of award was divided ranging from The the costume designer is responsible for un-texture details - the unmistakable uniform of into two subcatego- Wonderful World of derstanding where a certain character wouldthe Prime Minister. ries, one for black the Brothers Grimm shop, what kind of clothes they would wear, Last year’s Academy award winner in this and white and an- to the colourful and whether they are messy or neat, and even categoryhow was Phantom Thread, a film that other for colour fea- lively dresses ofMou - fashion conscious they are. payed homage to fashion designers them- tures. lin Rouge. However, The costumes in contemporary films selves. do The films nominated this year are It would be an in- the most iconic of themeverything that period films do: they Blackexpose Panther, The Favourite, Mary Poppins sult to talk about what all would probably beinformation pertaining to character, tone, sub-Returns, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and has been nicknamed the George Cukor’s My Fair text and genre, but they don’t necessarily wowMary Queen of Scots. All of these stand a fair

‘Edith Head Award’ and not IMAGE: WARNER BROS. Lady. Audrey Hepburn’s per-the viewers. They aren’t supposed to. Fashionchance, but whatever the outcome is, Edith mention the ground-breaking formance is jaw-dropping, but designer Nick Verreos has said that you knowHead will still proudly hold her record-break- costume designer herself. Over the she was mainly the woman she wasa costume designer has done their job whening eight statuettes. are the oscars losing their appeal? Eddie kaziro questions whether the academy awards still maintain their long-held and ever so praised prestige

he 90th Academy Awards last year emy Awards in decades and Oscar discourse speeches and the odd tribute/song won’t hold lywood A listers into its growing franchise. was the ‘least watched Oscars to date’ is already striking a political tone which does the attention of a generation that seeks Netflix offers high quality, personal- Tsince its recorded viewer history which not stop at gender. In the run-up to this year’s instantaneous results. According ised and itemised material that sub- began in the early 1990s. This evidence com- awards, comedian Kevin Hart has stepped to The Independent, the Academy scribers are able to view repeatedly at pels us to ponder on the decreased influence down from presenting the ceremony follow- Awards has undergone innovation: any time of day, from the comfort of of the Academy Awards where politically mo- ing a public apology to the LGBTQ+ com- this year, there will (conveniently) their own home, at a massively dis- tivated statements, advertising opportunities munity for using homophobic language in be no “master of ceremonies”, but counted price. With this in mind, is it and recycled jokes have come to be expect- past tweets. Hart later tweeted that he did not rather, “the Academy will opt for a any wonder why millennials show less ed. The growing apathy towards the Oscars want “to be a distraction”. Too late. selection of more dependable stars enthusiasm towards the silver screen stems from multiple factors: the current po- With the identity politics occupying a delivering viral-friendly skits”. overall, let alone over its merit? litical landscape of the United States; a grow- majority of Oscar discourse, projects of inclu- The decreasing amount of If anything, the Oscars has lost its ing dissatisfaction from within the industry sion are being eclipsed and Hollywood seems people who watch the significance. There seems to be more in relation to identity politics; a technological caught in itself. It’s becoming more obvious Oscars may be attention paid to what will be shift in the way media is digested that renders that advertising and publicity are the drivers a result of tech- said rather than who will the Oscars outdated. of box office sales. In the run up to the Acade- nological shifts. win. Perhaps it’s time Over the past few years the reputation my Awards, social media and television shows Equipped to downsize this cha- of the US as a cultural hub to aspire to has have already informed their audience and fol- with a bot- rade and expose the diminished on a global scale. The nation is di- lowers of who will be there, who won’t, what tomless Oscars for what it is: vided, its president a capricious grandstand- they will be wearing, etc. All this information budget, a high-profile net- er, its blue-collar citizens etched with job in- dulls any form of anticipation. The event itself Netflix working event to at- security due to globalisation. Is this a time to is structured on a predictable sched- tract opportunists. edify glamour and excess? ule so that only the odd vocalisation Last year’s 90th anniversary of the Acad- challenging a perceivably rigged sys- emy Awards was shrouded in the aftermath tem of elitism is the last strand of of injustice. The revelations of sexual abuse coverage that hopes to create some scandals which led to the destruction of spontaneity. Harvey Weinstein’s franchise and reputation This is not to say the organisers brought to the fore the #MeToo movement haven’t noticed. To remain current, that questioned the conduct and legitimacy of the once highly anticipated event has has the powers that control the star-studded in- to cater to the changing technological success- dustry. A year on from the least viewed Acad- dynamics. Three-plus hours of acceptance fully tempted Hol- IMAGE: A.M.P.A.S. FEATURES M16 bringing history to life joseph silke talks to academic hannah greig about historical consultancy and accuracy in film and television

he Favourite reigns supreme thisbe airing its fifth and final series. It was her fiction, and Hilary Mantel is very clear it’s a fortable with that. The past was far more di- awards season with numerous acco-work on The Duchess, however, which led to fiction. In what way can we presume to claim verse than people often recognise - but this Tlades already in its royal coffers andthe jobits with her most successful project, The it’s accurate? It’s a fictionalised take which is again goes back to the constraints of period sights set on the Oscars. The film Favouritehas been. then constructed around what we know the drama based on audiences’ expectations. noted for its unique take on the court of “I thestarted working with them in 2015,” room and the clothes looked like to create an “There is actually a sense in which films hitherto largely forgotten Queen Anne, she the said. “I was approached by Yorgos Lan- aesthetic that we think is precise even if the are becoming more accurate in their inter- last of the Stuart dynasty. Departing fromthimos the before he had done much work in the story within that is a fiction. It’s not clear to pretation, even if the original driving force stereotypical picture of Jane Austen’s Eng-UK. His other English language film, The me where in that model the idea of accuracy wasn’t accuracy but a desire to be more repre- land, it emphasises the central role ofLobster, three had only just come out around the lies.” sentative of modern audiences who might be women in the bawdy Restoration politicstime of that I met him. It was a really interest- Although women only celebrated one watching,” she added. “There’s a marrying of a the early eighteenth century. ing project because I could see from the outset hundred years since some recently first gained contemporary commitment to representation Its success demonstrates that, while the that the nature of his work was not of a typi- the vote in 1918, women have played a pivotal which is taking us closer to a historical reality. period genre remains a staple of the screen, it cal period drama and I had been looking for a political role throughout history. This is cap- Productions like Hamilton have done a lot for is also moving with the times. “You get land- project like that for a while. I felt, as a genre, it tured in both The Duchess and The Favour- leading us to have interesting conversations mark moments which change the field,” de- has been subject to particular constraints that ite. Through the projects she works on, Greig about history and ethnicity using drama and clared York historian Hannah Greig, who has weren’t necessarily that helpful to history and is keen to highlight the deep involvement of that has given other productions more confi- worked as an advisor on many hit projects I thought it would be really great if somebody women in the politics of the past, something dence to be bolder in their casting.” such as: The Favourite, Poldark, The Duchess, did something different.” some audiences might not expect and regard Asked whether any unwanted anach- Gunpowder, Death Comes to Pemberley, and Elaborating on these constraints on the as distinctly modern in its interpretation. ronistic elements nonetheless have slipped Jamaica Inn. genre, she said: “There’s an expectation from “We are very culturally wedded to an idea through the net, she confessed: “Sometimes “I’m a historical consultant and I often audiences about what the world should look that feminism is modern, that women’s po- things do pop up that I wasn’t expecting.” work with a production, sometimes for a few like and what might happen.” Especially for litical authority is modern, and that women One instance of this was an eighteenth cen- months or sometimes for a few years depend- eighteenth century period pieces, this can of- were subject to all sorts of constraints that tury election scene in Poldark which featured ing on the project. I read scripts and occa- ten take the form of the romanticised world meant before they got the vote, they were a ballot box. Such an item would never have sionally help with their development, looking of ostentatious wigs and balls as depicted in all downtrodden and didn’t really do much,” appeared in reality, as voting was not secret for how I can enhance the historical content classic literature. The Favourite shocked some she lamented. “This is a misrepresentation or performed in any recognisably modern and try to identify content that is historically audiences with its less-than-romantic take on of a far more nuanced history.” The Duchess process. problematic, whether that be information, the libertine and brutish politics of Queen of Devonshire is considered by historians to “That did make me quite cross!” Greig the story, or the characters, for example.” Anne’s court. The sexual politicking between be an outright politician at the heart of the exclaimed. “It was not in the script and wasn’t Remaining on call and also frequenting the Queen, the Duchess of Marlborough, and ideological battle between her own Whigs on set when I was there but was edited in lat- sets, Greig is tasked with helping to bring an Lady Abigail only added to a sense of the pe- and the Tories. In The Duchess, the Duchess er. Somebody tweeted it to me and they know authentic yet entertaining reflection of his- riod genre turned upside down. of Devonshire’s political life takes a second- that made me very cross. I am generally less tory to life for viewers: “Sometimes I’ll do a “If the audience is expecting an Austen ary role after her romantic interests. “It was preoccupied with the minor details, though, Q&A during rehearsals,” she added, “or I’ll be world, and they get something very different, difficult to think how we could show her as an as they are often less important to the overall on hand for the production crew or cast dur- that can be a challenge,” explained Greig. “You active politician in such a way that audiences production compared to the story, context, or ing particular set pieces.” often get a sense that a drama is working, not would believe. characters.” Greig is a senior lecturer in early modern just with what’s on the page, but also with “When I first started looking at The Fa- Those who have studied history know history specialising in the eighteenth centu- what the audience might expect. If you intro- vourite, I only wanted to work on it if it would it isn’t just a matter of recorded facts, but ry in the History Department, here at York. duce something that seems too foreign, you be confident in showing female power, and it a more nuanced debate about, sometimes Greig got her first job as a historical consult- risk them losing faith in the story, so that’s a does that. It puts you in a world where wom- wildly different, interpretations of avail- ant working on the critically acclaimed The balance that productions often have to make. en have political authority and doesn’t seek able source materials. “I explain areas where Duchess, starring Kiera Knightley and Ralph Challenging expectations can be a powerful to explain or justify it. It just accepts that it’s there are significant differences of historical Fiennes as Georgian politicians Georgianna framing tool for a production. The Favour- how things were at the time and makes the opinion. For instance, historians are unclear Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, ite was never about what the audience audience believe it which is very powerful.” As about whether Queen Anne had intimate re- and William Cavendish, fifth Duke would expect to see. If anything, a period drama, the film stands lationships with other women at court. We of Devonshire. Yorgos wanted to see what the out as one with exclusively will never truly know, but my job is to How did she enter this traditional period piece would strong female leads played provide the range of interpretations line of work? “By luck!” be so he could understand by Olivia Coleman and my own opinion, but produc- she admitted. “My orig- the history and then make as Queen Anne, tions will then choose the direc- inal academic work strategic decisions about Rachel Weisz as tion they want to go in. Historians was on eighteenth where to deviate from that and the Duchess of know that Queen Elizabeth and century London, the make it his own.” Marlborough, and Mary, Queen of Scots never met environment the Duchess of Wolf Hall, based on nov- Emma Stone as Lady but the makers of Mary Queen Devonshire was moving in, els by Hilary Mantel, has been Abigail. of Scots made an informed de- so when that film was going praised by some as a gold stand- “One of the cision to depict it happening into production and the mak- ard for historical accuracy on things that’s been for dramatic purposes.” Such ers wanted a historical consult- film, with some viewers even happening around The decisions attract criticisms from ant, I was recommended submitting complaints Favourite and also the some, while others accept the by experts in the field to the BBC that its Mary Queen of Scots film is dramatic licence. as somebody who £20 000 candle that we are starting to see a “One of the things that I think had the knowledge budget hadn’t more nuanced understand- historians can do,” she concluded, base required. It provided suf- ing of what accuracy is,” she “is beef up the debate around film was a really sur- ficient illumi- said. On whether there is an in- and television and help foster a more prising and ex- nation for the nate tension between historical sophisticated discussion about his- citing adventure scenes. “I’m accuracy and depictions of tory on the back of these dramas. into it!” interested in diversity in period pic- Film and television reaches From there what people tures: “There was a far wider audiences than Greig sepa- think is accu- sense in which, books so, if we are rately became rate or not,” for example, given the oppor- involved with she said. “It period dra- tunity work with BBC pro- fascinates mas were that, we should ductions, me that exclusively do it. More aca- which then Wolf Hall white for a demic histori- led to her is often very long ans are getting role as his- cited as an time and involved with torical advi- accurate historians drama and I sor to series take of the have been think that’s a like Poldark, past but of deeply IMAGE: BBC fantastic step that will soon IMAGE: BBC course it’s a uncom- IMAGE: PATHÉ forward.” M Gaming M17 MOBILE GAMES: FROM BANG TO BUCKS Longest Running Game jan de boer sheds light on where some of the worst practises in gaming came from

f you are like me and browse YouTube of processing power and storage meant thatmore through a clever system. They charge Franchises into the early hours, you will have seen a developers had to innovate in order for themnothing up-front for the game to be installed Idisturbing rise of mobile game adverts. to work. This allowed for ruthlesslyand played. This means there is no barrier Oregon Trail Some well known ads like the end- sim- ple (yet ruthlessly between young people and the game as they less Clash series, some Japanese fun) games like Doodle don’t need permission from their parents. Developer: MECC games that prioritise cleavage Jump and Cut the Unfortunately, to pay back production Original release: 1971 over gameplay, and some like Rope. The model ofcosts they started charging for cosmetics, Latest release: 2011 Mafia City are so incompre- selling games on mo-time to play and now even boosts and special Duration: 39 years 11 months hensible that I’m not actu- biles was very similar toupgrades. This has degraded mobile games ally sure what the game is. that of regular into endless grinding games where you haveThe first ever survival simulator! Harder It is an ever expanding genre games, you no choice but to pay. to survive than actual dysentery. Lead with no sign of decline in would The most tragic personal experience for your band of adventurers from Missis- the near future. With p a y me was theHarry Potter mobile game. As sippi to Oregon, but beware, their bones the rise of smartphones usual, the adverts promised the world. Be- break more than a biscuit in a blender and portable comput- come a student at the world’s most popular and they don’t know how to swim. ers, mobile games went magical school, choose your house, learn from Snake to a money spells and get immersed in an imaginary sto- Space Invaders making machine. The ry. Unfortunately, only 20 minutes later I hit amount on reports of my first pay wall. This revealed what the game Developer:Taito/Square Enix children spending thou- truly was. A dull, grindy experience with pay- Original release: 1978 sands of pounds on Clash of walls only broken by the nostalgia forHarry Latest release: 2017 Clans was the first time I took notice. Potter. It was an insulting excuse for a video Duration: 38 years 11 months Now, with lookboxes and paid ele- game, which I knew was making hundreds of ments transcending the divide between thousands of pounds with no effort. The game which is only fun because it’s mobile and console/pc, their influence is It is a huge shame that the development actually broken! Space Invaders’ increas- spreading. around of these games are the ones who make huge ing difficulty is a bug caused by frame If you want to find a £1-2 forit amounts of money, while committed mobile rates increasing when there’s less in- reason why a new skin in and that game studios are put under strain. Loot box- vaders on screen. Who said that buggy an AAA game is anywhere would be es, paid skins, customisable assets, upgrades games can’t be fun! between £5-20, look no IMAGE: PNGIMG it. Unfortu- and the concept of “pay to win” all have mo- further than mobile games. nately, com- bile games to thank for their success. This Mario Originally, mobile games were panies have will only go away once the consumer becomes unique and interesting as the lack now found a way of chargingmore savvy recognising what it is; a rip off. Developer: Nintendo Original release: 1981 Latest release: 2019 Duration: 37 years 6 months

‘PLAYER CHOICE’ FORCES UBISOFT APOLOGY Following the adventures of an animal abusing carpenter and his plumber son, Jumpman Mario spends his days trying JOseph Higgins Looks at the decision that sparked Outrage in the LGBTQ+ community to rescue a princess by slaughtering her subjects in their thousands, or did eve- ublisher and Assassin’s Creed developer, such, implement an amount of player choice concept it is given as the game’s lore reason ryone forget that those bricks he breaks Ubisoft, have found themselves in some when it came to the dialogue and interactions why players are even able to experience play- are toads transformed by Bowser? Phot water over the last few weeks. The for your chosen character. This included the ing in ancient historical periods, as DNA from controversy arose following a story-related freedom to create and enjoy other romances bodies of the time can be used to explore the PAcman “decision” surrounding the player character, with characters in the game of either gen- memories of those people according to who can take the form of either a male or fe- der, making your character polyamorous the game’s lore. Developer: Namco male Greek mercenary at the time of the Pelo- or anything from bisexual to homosex- Similarly, the main protagonists of Original release: 1980 ponnesian War in Ancient Greece. ual if you, as the player chose. each game have been connected in some Latest release: 2017 Duration: 37 years 6 months In the story DLC, which serves to tie Od- Thus, the controversy was born; way by this bloodline, so you can see yssey to the rest of the Assassin’s Creed my- players that were members of the what Ubisoft were going with by add- thos, players were forced to decide between LGBTQ+ community rallied ing this story moment. Waka waka waka waka waka waka waka entering into a fully fledged heterosexual against the decision which, The outrage caused waka waka waka waka waka waka waka relationship, marriage, or just a sexual en- in fairness to Ubisoft, was Ubisoft to release a state- waka waka waka waka waka waka waka counter, with their character meeting another designed to further the ment, apologising to any waka waka waka waka waka. Sorry, we character of the opposite gender in order to story of a beloved fran- fans they had hurt with appear to have copied the game’s script. conceive a child and continue their charac- chise. The Assassin’s the decision, saying they Oops. ter’s bloodline. Creed series has al- would rethink the way This in itself is completely fine. Develop- ways placed a that player choice is Wolfenstein ers of Ubisoft should, and do, have the right heavy focus on handled in the fu- to make their characters do whatever they like ture DLC as they Developer: id software for the sake of the game’s narrative arc. The are released and Original release: 1981 Assassin’s Creed franchise has never avoided created. Latest release: 2017 featuring characters entering relationships They also Duration: 36 years 1 month in the past, and the previous game in the admitted that series Assassin’s Creed Origins, was about blood- the decision a character who was married without the lines and may have been The first game about killing Nazis in their players having a choice, an issue which didn’t ancestry, a mistake but thousands; that wasn’t controversial in cause nearly the same level of controversy. as a said that it was 1981. Wolfenstein have done very little However, Odyssey is a different beast; in a necessary for the continu- to mess with that core formula and have radical redesign of the series, Ubisoft decided ation of the over-arching kept themselves popular for decades and to make the game a fully fledged RPG, and as IMAGE: PNGIMG story. kept Nazis screaming “NEIN” just as long.

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anuary is probably the best time of year mantic garden” where we had breakfast and a cheaper option than the Bell Tower, which to be booking your summer break: this is drinks in the evening. With five people stay- costs €8 for practically the same view. Jwhen the best deals seem to get snagged ing three nights, it worked out as £128.40 Simply Get Lost up, and it’s a perfect way to brighten a dull and each - a bargain compared to a lot of hotels, The streets of Venice are an attraction in dismal month. While Venice isn’t renowned and we found it a more personal experience themselves - you could spend hours exploring as a student vacation hotspot, this shouldn’t than a hostel. the winding streets and narrow bridges (after be a deterrent, as it is truly an amazing place. St Mark’s Cathedral all, there are over 400 of them). There really Last summer I took a long weekend visit with Great news for students is that entrance is no better place to get completely and utterly friends and managed to stick to a very tight to the basilica is free. It’s worth noting that lost. By wandering off the beaten track, you budget - it’s not all €60 gondola rides after the official website states that visitors must might find a cute restaurant that you wouldn’t all! There are plenty of cheap things to see wear “clothing appropriate to a place of wor- have found otherwise; why not couple a stroll and do in Italy’s floating city. ship”; you may want to play it safe and cover to the uber-touristy Rialto Bridge with a quest Chill in a Cute AirBnb your shoulders and knees. However, being for gelato in no particular direction? While this isn’t an activity, it is my num- as gorgeous as it is, the lines get ridiculously Beach Trip ber one top tip for saving money when trav- long. We opted to buy a skip-the-line ticket, A trip to the Lido, Venice’s most popular Have a Cheeky Aperol Spritz elling! The great thing about Airbnb is that which meant that for just €3 each, we were beach, is a perfect way to take a break from A spritz (Aperol, prosecco and a dash of you pay per night, rather than per person per able to reserve a time slot and enter a much the bustle of mainland Venice. It is accessible soda) is a very fashionable drink in Venice and night like you do in most hotels and hostels. shorter queue. Once you’re inside the basilica, by vaporetto lines 1, 5.1 and 5.2, and line 6 is a good choice if you’re not into wine. We The one we found was in the centre of Venice, you can also visit the museum upstairs for seasonally. A single ticket (valid for an hour) adopted a policy of not entering a bar if the within walking distance to St Mark’s Cathe- €5. Even if you’re not interested in the con- will set you back €7. You can use the vaporetto price of a spritz was over €2.50, as this ruled dral and a vaporetto (water taxi) stop. We also tents of the museum, this gives you access to to visit St Mark’s Square and the other islands out the fancier and more overpriced joints; had what was described as a “small and ro- a beautiful view over St Mark’s Square. This is as well as the Lido, so if you think you’ll use it our favourite canal-side bar was offering a lot then the multi-day passes may work out house wine for just €1.50 a glass. We watched as being better value. the sun go down while drinking al fresco and Island Hopping could see huge cruise ships sailing into har- There are many islands you can visit from bour - a perfectly relaxed end to a busy day. Venice, but we chose Murano as it’s one of the Liberia Acqua Alta closest, and therefore the easiest to get to. Fa- This is an absolute must-visit for book- mous for its glass blowing, you can buy sou- worms. The name roughly translates as ‘Li- venir trinkets in just about every shop. Mu- brary of High Waters’ - aptly so, as the owner rano is much more laid back than Venice, so stores the books inside of gondolas and bath- it makes for a nice change of pace. The island tubs to save them from being ruined during also has lots of opportunities for canal-side Venice’s frequent floods. They’ve also done dining, though this can be pricey. I recom- some seriously pro recycling and built a cool mend visiting Murano as early in the day as staircase out of flood-damaged books, located possible, to avoid the crowds and heat, then at the back of the shop. Part of the shop is al- heading back to Venice to grab a cheap pizza most on the same level as the canal, meaning for lunch or dining at your Airbnb if you want you can give a cheeky wave to passing gondo- IMAGES: TOM HARRISON to save money. liers. Food & Drink M19 green goodness: An Ode To The Avocado Alice Weetman explores our obsession with the avocado and The surprising amount of health benefits it can bring

he humble avocado, now turned su- It’s a rich source of antioxidant: ing the way fat is absorbed in the small intes- and even the Middle East. It seems the avo- perfood, first came to Britain in the Berries tend to have very high levels of tine. It’s also recently been found to naturally cado has been welcomed into a variety of cul- Tlate 1960s and wasn’t taken to awfully antioxidants, and the avocado is no exception. reduce strokes and lower blood pressure, cho- tures as an addition to any cuisine. well. Originally labelled as an “avocado pear”, Antioxidants protect cells against damage lesterol and weight levels. Their creamy texture can be a fabulous many treated it as such, which had some un- done by free radicals (unstable molecules pro- Good Fats: substitute for dairy, being a favour- savoury results. After a few decades of sitting duced as a reaction to food break down and Avocados contain high ite in vegan desserts such as at the back of the shelves in greengrocers and environmental pressures.) Although the body levels of unsaturated fat, ice creams and mousses. supermarkets, the past decade saw a surge does produce its own antioxidants, sometimes mainly monounsatu- As a post-gym snack, in avocado love-turned-obsession. Avocado they aren’t enough. Increasing antioxidant rated fat, which is cracking an egg into pyjamas, plush cuddly avocado toys, avocado levels can help repair cell damage supposedly better the stone hole of bedding, even lattes served out of avocado from things like UV rays, and for heart health a halved avocado husks; for some reason we just cannot get re- store a compromised than other fats. and then baking enough of this oddly shaped berry (yes, sur- immune system. According to it is a delicious prisingly it’s classed as a berry!) They have high BBC GoodFood, and nutritious The avocado has become increasingly levels of vitamin E: monounsatu- way to aid mus- popular over the last ten years, with a growth Vitamin E is es- rated fats can cle building and in clean eating and diets which include a sential for healthy help prevent recovery. They’re push for good fats, meaning to consume un- skin and eyes and heart disease and perfect to pop saturated fat while steer- it tends to be the can lower blood into a smoothie ing clear of saturated main ingredient in pressure. The high when you’re on the fat (which has been skin care products, levels of this good go, or they can be sim- proven to increase especially those that fat in avocados has also ply thrown on a salad to

cholesterol and claim to have anti- proven to aid appetite reg- IMAGE: DARIA SHEVTSOVA add an extra boost of nutri- blood pressure). aging properties. It ulation, as it leads to longer tion. The possibilities of what The UK saw also strengthens feelings of satiety, and half an avo- you can do with a little avocado the avocado as its the immune system cado is one of your 5 a day! are endless. A quick Google search will lead third largest sales against illness and in- Not only is the avocado actually incred- you to hundreds of avocado-based recipes, or growth of any gro- fection. ibly good for your body but it’s also very versa- you could simply scour through the 9.1 mil- cery item in 2018 and It’s a good source for vita- tile, easily used in recipes for both sweet and lion avocado hashtags on Instagram for inspi- now with its own Na- min B and folate: savoury dishes. Originally rooted in South- ration. Either way, the avocado has definitely tional Day to celebrate IMAGE: MAXPIXEL B vitamins have a wide range Central Mexico, the avocado has been around proven itself as one of the most popular foods its wonder (which is the 31 of jobs, from maintaining the nervous sys- since 7 000 BC, with Peruvian archaeologists of the 21st century. July), what can this superfood tem and healthy skin, to breaking down food, finding Incan mummies buried with domes- So maybe the hype around this oversized do other than make a piece of toast a little less regulating the release of energy and breaking ticated avocado seeds, dating back to 750 BC. green berry is warranted! And maybe it does boring? down fats. Folate does the important job of Then, in the late 1800’s, the avocado was suc- deserve to be plastered all over the market What are the benefits? forming healthy red blood cells. cessfully introduced to the US, with commeri- place. The avocado truly is a weird, yet won- The simple avocado actually has a sur- They’ve got a fair amount of fibre: cal crops being grown in California. Now the derful fruit, rich with history and vitamins prising amount of health benefits, such as... Fibre is key for healthy digestion, affect- avocado is grown in North America, Europe and minerals. Recipe: Scrumptious Vegan Chocolate cake Rosie HOUgh Gives her step-by-step rundown of how to make a delicious and decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake

ffering up a recipe featured on my food tional): tins and bake for around 45 minutes. Test a spreadable consistency as the cake bakes. Instagram account @rosie_cooks, - 125g caster sugar the cake is done by placing a sharp knife or Othis is my own recipe for vegan choco- - 2 tablespoons water skewer into the centre and check that it The decoration: late cake. For those looking to embody some - Handful of chopped hazelnuts comes out clean. Your cake may take (Making caramel is quite tricky but be patient bake-off flare without the kitchen stress, this up to an hour to bake as ovens and don’t worry if it takes you a few attempts.) is a good place to look for inspiration. Despite The Method: vary. - Prepare your work surface by placing a large what you may think at a first glance, this is a The cake: sheet of greaseproof paper on the bench. super simple recipe, and really fun to bake. I - Preheat oven to 160 °C and While the cake is baking you - Cover the base of your pan with sugar and have designed this recipe to keep costs low, prepare a cake tin by greasing can get going on the decora- then add the two tablespoons of water and but for the more inventive cooks, substitute in the sides and putting some tions and ganache. place on a low heat. apple sauce or flax seed eggs instead of oil. As parchment paper on the - Slowly swirl the pan, holding the handle to a serving suggestion, fresh fruit and coconut base. The ganache: mix the two ingredients together and then let cream cut through the decadence of this very - Sift all of the dry ingre- - Finely chop the it darken in colour until it looks like caramel. rich and dense cake. dients into a bowl (flour, dark chocolate and - You can test if your caramel is ready by drop- cocoa powder, bicarb of place in a bowl. ping some in a glass of water and seeing if it The Ingredients: soda, baking powder) and - Heat up the milk until floats. For the cake: use a whisk to combine. it is steaming and then - Once the caramel is ready simply spin it into - 275g plain flour - Make a well in the centre of pour over the chocolate. some artistic shapes on your greaseproof pa- - 100g cocoa powder (the higher the quality the dry ingredients and Let it sit for a min- per and it will harden to a solid. the more rich the cake will be – if you prefer add the rest of the in- ute or two and then - Combine the remaining caramel with the milk chocolate I’d suggest using drinking hot gredients into this stir to combine. chopped hazelnuts to make a quick praline to chocolate powder, if you like dark chocolate well (sugars, non- The heat from the give your cake a crunchy topping. then use cocoa powder) dairy milk, sun- milk should melt - 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda flower oil, vanilla the chocolate and To assemble the cake: - 1 tsp baking powder extract.) leave you with a Make sure the cake is cool and turn it out onto - 150g caster sugar - Start by whisking nice glossy con- a plate. Spread about a third of the ganache - 170g brown sugar the wet ingredients sistency. If there on the first layer and then place the second - 450ml non-dairy milk (I use almond milk) together in the cen- are still some layer on top and cover with the rest of the ga- - 320ml sunflower oil tre and then gradu- chocolate chunks, nache. Use your decorations how you wish - I - 2 tsp vanilla extract ally incorporate all place the whole crumble the praline and place it around the For the ganache: of the dry ingredi- mixture in the mi- edge and then I stick the caramel in the centre - 50g dark chocolate (make sure its dairy free ents until you are left crowave for 10 sec- of the cake. Aldi has some good choices) with a thick double- ond intervals until it’s Whether you’re already an expert baker - 150ml non-dairy milk (again almond milk is cream-consistency bat- smooth. or only just dabbling, this is a wonderful rec- a good choice) ter. - Set aside the ganache at ipe to try and also gives you an idea of how For the hazelnut praline and spun sugar (op- - Pour the mixture into the IMAGE: ROSIE HOUGH room temp – it will harden to tasty vegan treats can be. Musings M20

Ask The Editors... Po n d e r in g s of a Postgrad IMAGE: FOX/NETFLIX helena senior discusses parkruns and their positive impact Who is your favourite Fictional Couple and Why?

Its 9a.m. on a Saturday morning and ute Parkrun. “Jake and Amy from Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The growth of their relationship from roughly 400 runners, joggers, and walk- I didn’t consider the benefits physical bickering colleagues to full-blown couple has been a joy to watch. They are the purest ers are poised and ready for their weekly exercise could have on my mental health, thing on TV.” - Andrew, MUSE Editor Parkrun fix. I myself am huddled in the mix or how great something like running could somewhere behind the 30-minute pacer be for helping me cope with stress until just “Jim and Pam from The Office US are THE most adorable and genuine fictional and wrapped up in several layers of sports- before I graduated. It’s definitely something couple. There’s a little will they, won’t they, which is great, but once together, their wear. I completed my first Parkrun back in I wish I’d started doing sooner, and it’s been relationship is a constant, and so unbelievably sweet.” - Saskia, Deputy MUwSE May in a time of 45.59, and just a couple of an invaluable outlet so far during my Mas- weeks ago I set a new PB of 31.38! Looking ters. I would encourage other students to “Anna and William from . A bit cheesy, but I think they’re so charming back at that first 5k, most of which I walked, look at taking up running, cycling, or any Notting Hill I don’t think I could ever have imagined other form of exercise that suits you, be- and innocent in a sense. It’s a really sweet type of affection we don’t really see any- how far I would come in such a short time. cause it can do wonders for both mind and more.” - Malu, Film & TV Editor I am now hoping to train for my first half- body. marathon, and I will be taking part in York’s Parkrun has given me something to “Lady Hideko and Sookee from The Handmaiden. It’s been three days since I watched own 10k this summer with my parents. strive for, and something to look forward to this film and I would already die for these lesbians.” - Emily, Design Director But why take up running in the first every week. It’s become a time when I can place? For me it was a combination of pa- clear my head and focus on just running “The Doctor and Rose from Doctor Who. It was the first genuine love story that I was rental nagging (thanks mum) and strug- that 5k. It has also seriously helped me to properly invested in as a child (RIP.)” - Patrick, Sport Editor gling with my mental health. I was in my fix my sleeping pattern and get into better third year when I started running, and I’d habits! One 5k run a week has evolved into “Mina and Jonathan Harker from Dracula, because a couple who hunt vampires been dealing with depression throughout several runs a week and I’ve even joined a together, stay together!” - Helena, Deputy Music Editor my time at University. My third year was running club who have helped push me to especially difficult because of all the added try longer distances. Taking up running is stress of applying for a Masters and com- by far one of the best decisions I have ever “Probably Holly and Paul (Fred) from Breakfast at Tiffany’s because there’s lots of pleting a dissertation. I had accessed all the made, and something that I would encour- drama.” - Sofia, Shoot Editor support that the University had to offer and age anyone to try once. Running is a fantas- nothing seemed to be helping, so I agreed tic way to keep fit, and to take some time “Vampires Adam and Eve in Only Lovers Left Alive because the compatibility must be to let my parents take me to Parkrun one off from stressing over those deadlines and strong to stay together for that long.” - Eddie, Deputy Film & TV Editor morning and give it a go. exams. My mum very patiently went round We have a Parkrun right here on Cam- “The star-crossed Mia and Sebastian in La La Land - I love that they both work for with me, pushing me to run just a little fur- pus East, and it doesn’t matter if you run, the best for each other while still flourishing as individuals.” - Lydia, Deputy Film & ther than I thought I could, and encourag- jog, or walk it. Everyone supports each oth- TV Editor ing me the whole way. The sense of achieve- er and there is always a volunteer tail walker ment just from crossing the finish line was at the back. It’s completely free; all you need “Oliver and Elio from Call Me by Your Name - an awkward, authentic and utterly incredible. It didn’t matter that my dad to do is register on the website and print out compelling relationship.” - Alex, Deputy Music Editor had made it round almost twice as fast as your barcode. We are very lucky to be home me, or that I was something like third from to one of just five Campus Parkruns in the last; what mattered was that I had achieved UK and it is definitely something that we “Emma and Dexter from One Day because they’re the ultimate example of ‘if it’s something. should be taking advantage of. January may meant to be, it’s meant to be’.” - Stella, Arts Editor One week later, I was back pushing my- be over but it’s not too late to make a resolu- self to go further again and just one week tion to start running and make 2019 a hap- “Donkey and Dragon in Shrek, which is the greatest example of love transcending into running, I did my first under-40-min- pier, healthier year! boundaries. It makes Romeo and Juliet look like a pile of shit.” - Joseph, Editor

EVe Bottomly on how students are coping with the wintry weather POLITICS Tuesday 12 February 2019 16 Journalists continue to risk life and limb investigating links between state officials and organised crime at the Michael Maitland-Jones time of his death and the uproar POLITICS CORRESPONDENT following his murder would trigger the resignation of the serving Slo- vakian Prime Minister. Even the US has seen assaults on the press THE THREAT FACED by jour- on home soil with the murder of nalists globally was highlighted four journalists on 28 June 2018 at on 2 October last year with the the offices of the Maryland news- suspected murder of Washington paper Capital Gazette. The killings Post columnist, Jamal Khashoggi. were carried out by a gunman who Khashoggi had been living in exile had previously sent threatening in the USA and had been a staunch messages to the paper’s office, voic- critic of the Saudi regime. He was ing his discontent. It was this inci- IMAGE: OFFICE OF SENATOR KAMALA HARRIS strangled and dismembered, alleg- edly by Saudi agents. Khashoggi’s death brought the Many journalists A new generation of ambitious

issue of the safety of the press to

the world stage, but there have un- doubtedly been prevailing attitudes face lengthy of anti-press sentiment in some of “ Democrats chart fresh course the highest areas of government, imprisonment for with Donald Trump referring to breathing new life into the Sanders fect paradox for California’s leading some of America’s leading media their work style of socialism. While she isn’t a presidential hopeful. Her abilities outlets, such as CBS and the New Sam Marshall contender for the 2020 presidential are unquestionable, as evidenced by York Times, as “enemies of the POLITICS CORRESPONDENT ticket, her voice in Congress will her performance on the Judiciary American People”, in a February dent that meant that, for the first echo across Washington. Committee. The question remains, 2017 tweet. Even this, however, did time ever, the US made the top five Despite this unprecedented though: Harris has only been a not prevent Western governments list of most dangerous countries for rise and fame, AOC has attracted Senator for two years, so will her ex- demanding that the Saudi govern- journalists, according to a report OBAMA GAVE THE Democrats critics from the Democrats such as perience be a downfall to a success- ment make the circumstances sur- by the media-freedom group Re- hope; he invigorated the masses, Rep. Cleaver of Montana who has ful presidential campaign? Can she rounding Khashoggi’s death pub- porters without Borders. enthused the onlooker and became sighted the open lambasting of her reach out to the people in the rust lic and calling for broader debate In addition to these deaths, a beacon of hope for something new colleagues as something which is belt states that swung to Trump? around the safety of the press. many journalists face lengthy im- and exciting. Ten years on, fresh fac- dangerous for party unity. A fresh- Only time will tell. The Khashoggi case figures prisonment for their work. The es are lighting up DC and they are woman member of the House has These are just two of the trail- among the 54 documented killings most notable example of this in beginning to spark that same hope. not caused such a stir in genera- blazing politicians lighting the way of journalists in 2018 in a report 2018 was the journalist and found- They are beginning to enthuse the tions and this can only be because for a blue wave come 2020. With from the US-based organisation er of the news organisation Rappler onlooker. They want to win; from the old guard of both sides feel she polling from the Washington Post Committee to Protect Journalists Maria Ressa, who currently faces Ocasio-Cortez to Booker and Harris represents a change to the status recently showing that 56 per cent up to 10 years in prison following to Warren, the Democrats are seri- quo. The grievances held by certain of voters will definitely not vote for charges for tax evasion brought ous about 2020 and serious about Democrats over AOC’s attitude to- Trump in 2020, there is a consider-

Even the US has against her by the government of the Hill. wards them could be a thorn in the able vacuum of disenfranchised vot-

the Philippines. Ressa has claimed Two years ago, on a sullen side of a successful congressional ers that may turn to the authenticity seen assaults on these charges were invented by the morning, the results of the 2016 session. If they want more accessi- of AOC and the competency of Har- “ government, which she had strong- presidential election reverber- ble education, universal healthcare ris. ly criticised via Rappler. ated across the globe. Many were and to tackle the Trump administra- The Democrats have the capac- the press on The reason for the increase shocked, dumbfounded and bewil- tion, the Democrats will have to be ity to surmount a challenge - strate- in journalist deaths seems to vary dered at the outcome. However un- gy and policy will be key. Coherence home soil between regions, but a report pub- usual it was, it was a victory none- will be imperative; tenacity will be lished by the CPJ has suggested it is theless and forced the Democrats Coherence will be indispensable. Pelosi’s tough stance (PJ). As well as showing an in- partly due to the rise in social me- to look inwards. What went wrong over the government shutdown is

crease in violence towards journal- dia technology and connectivity; with their campaign? The establish- imperative; the beginning of what looks to be a

ists compared to 2017, the report journalists are no longer essential ment connotations of Clinton were successful tenure as Speaker. Main- has highlighted a worrying trend for political parties and groups to enough to put people off voting for tenacity will be “ stays of the party, Biden, Blumen- of journalists being killed as repris- spread their rhetoric. her, but the complexion of the Dem- thal, Schiff and Pelosi all need to als for opposing regimes or specific The role of journalists has be- ocrats has changed significantly maintain stability and keep the ship individuals. In October 2017, the come more precarious, at a time since that cold November morning indispensable steering in the right direction. They Maltese anti-corruption journalist, when their freedom to investigate in 2016. need to work with AOC, Omar and Daphne Caruana, was killed by a is also under threat. These are wor- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the on form. AOC will play a role in this, all the other newcomers, not rally car-bomb reportedly after years of rying trends, particularly in coun- firebrand, social media star, fresh- one way or another. against them. violence used against her and her tries where we would not expect woman Congresswoman has rejuve- Then we have Kamala Har- Harnessing the vote is key. family as a form of intimidation. them, including within the Euro- nated the left. Her rise to DC fame ris, labelled by the Guardian as the Obama was able to reach out and A killing carried out with ap- pean Union. Ultimately, the trend has impassioned the youth and has “Darling of the Democrats” but she engage. He gave the Democrats parently similar motives also oc- makes journalists less able to hold already propelled her to a hallmark is much more than that. From San hope. AOC and Harris are poster curred in February 2017 in Slo- elected governments to account. position within the party. Her hum- Francisco District Attorney’s office politicians for a reinvigoration of vakia when the journalist, Jan Furthermore, it discourages bright ble background gives her authen- to the Senate floor, she has had an that hope and they are amassing Kuciak, and his fiancée, Martina young talent from entering the in- ticity; she can speak for those who established career in the public eye. the political capital and political nu- Kusnirova, were gunned down in dustry. The quality of journalism felt Clinton didn’t connect with Competent and determined, her ance to be the opposition needed to their bedroom. Kuciak had been overall is likely to suffer. them. She is tenacious, fierce and is relaxed character creates the per- rebuke the Trump team.

Applauding applause “Special place in hell” Princess: Prime Minister? To help or not to help?

GLOBAL House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s heav- European Council President, Donald Recent weeks have seen a show- Juan Guaidó, self-declared interim ily sarcastic applause in response to Tusk, left Brexiteers fuming after he down in Thailand as the King’s president of Venezuela, is trying to the President’s State of the Union asked what the “special place in Hell sister, Princess Ubolratana Raja- organise the distribution of human- speech has gone viral online. Crit- looks like for those who promoted kanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, was itarian aid for suffering citizens of ics of Trump are applauding her ap- Brexit without even a sketch of a banned from running to be Prime the crisis-ridden country. Kind-of- plause. Trump barely seemed to no- plan”. Irish Prime Minister, Leo Var- Minister. In a country where criti- still-president, Nicolás Maduro, has tice, then again, he probably doesn’t adkar, shook his hand warmly, mut- cising the King remains illegal, the made the most of his military back- understand what sarcasm is. Pelosi also demonstrated her ability to eye- tering in his ear that he could expect Princess aimed to be the first Thai ing, however, to use troops to block POLITICS roll after a comment from Trump “terrible trouble” from the British royal to enter politics before the a bridge so that the supplies can’t over investigations. press for his comments. King declared it unconstitutional. enter the country. Nice guy. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 17 Robert Biedroń’s party Spring into third place

are already two others, its hard Their ambitious program was envisions wide-ranging education prove whether Spring reaches up to Jan Sztanka stance against the influence of the created after a two month tour of reforms so that they can meet 21st its promises. Catholic church is reminiscent of Poland where Biedroń met with century challenges. These efforts Another challenge may arise POLITICS CORRESPONDENT a political force now nonexistent, local communities to brainstorm are underlined by the promise of from the freshness of its leadership. namely Ruch Palikota, to which issues and their possible solu- raising the number of computer Although it is seen as a positive Biedroń himself belonged. tions. The effect is a pro- science lessons, doubling English among voters, these people are yet A NEW POLITICAL PARTY has Ruch Palikota received 10.4 gram which outlines lessons in secondary schools, and to prove how and if they can tackle been created in Poland by the first per cent of Polish votes during sweeping social re- raising the pay for teachers. Fur- problems arising from their inexpe- openly gay Polish politician, Robert the 2011 elections, but it got forms like raising thermore, it proposes a complete rience. The strongly polarised po- Biedroń. The long-awaited opening dissolved in 2013. Therefore, it minimum wage redesigning of the Polish energy litical field in Poland, caused mainly conference, that has been compared is highly probable that the core and pensions, and sector by changing from coal to re- by the authoritarian tendencies of to American style rallies, took place of current Spring supporters the scrapping of newables as the main energy source the current right-wing government, on 3 February in Warsaw, where are old voters of Ruch Palikota. the old healthcare by 2035. It also outlines the digitali- is a hard playground to step into. It Biedroń presented the program of Furthermore, the language of system in order sation of administrative paperwork seems Spring hopes that its message his new party, named Spring (or positivity, especially in the after- to create a and a full redesigning of the state’s of reconciliation and dialogue could Wiosna in Polish.) His left-leaning math of the assassina- completely administration. prove to be a cure for the current party has essentially a secular, posi- tion of the Mayor of new one. Critics have called this sweep- state of affairs. tivist, and liberal vision of Poland, Gdańsk, Paweł Ada- I t ing program populist, as it promises However, despite this rhetoric, reminiscent of the Macron cam- mowicz, was well change on a magnificent scale, and their program proposes the creation paign, but with populist under- received among is deemed economically impossible of a Committee of Justice and Rec- tones. voters tired of the since it does not fully address the is- onciliation in the Sejm (the Polish However, the interesting fact is incredibly par- sue of how it will finance its social Parliament) which would examine that even before the opening con- tisan nature of programs. the abuses of power between 2015- ference, Spring polled at 7 to 10 per Polish politics. Regardless, the early popular- 2019. So, even if it attempts to sway cent. This number has since risen to In his speech ity of Spring signals that to some the voters from the currently gov- 14 per cent according to a poll from Biedroń extent it does address what are erning party PiS through sweeping 5 February, making it the third po- stressed the perceived as core issues in Poland. social reforms, it clearly sides with litical force in Poland. The popular- need for re- It is important to mention that the one particular camp in the battles ity may be explained through two newal and program is not a long document that have taken place in Poland in main factors. First, it is partly based freshness in with careful analysis, but a 27 page recent years. around the anti-establishment na- Polish poli- proposal. This might prove dan- Nevertheless, the possible pros- ture of the party, which reflects a tics, under- gerous in the future, as it presents pect of a gay atheist becoming the trend already seen in other parts lined in the risks that some of the proposals Prime Minister, or even the Presi- of the world. Second, even though metaphor of will prove to be impossible to fol- dent, in a Catholic Poland where Spring might seem as just another spring it- low through. As they say - devil is homophobia is still strong, is a fun- leftist party in Poland, since there self. IMAGE: LUCAS PLEWNIA in the detail. Nevertheless, time will damentally refreshing thought. ‘Gilets jaunes’: the protestors without borders

large cities including Lille, Marseille bate been embodied as vividly and inevitably hitting the poorer, rural, demonstrators’ concerns, largely and Montpellier, follow other, less- violently as this, with 1 700 injuries car-dependent communities hard- for their own gain, as is undoubt- Madelaine Pitt publicised demonstrations. Three occurring since the beginning of the est, was hastily jettisoned. A top-up edly the case of far-right politician DEPUTY POLITICS EDITOR months of train strikes and univer- demonstrations. Those sustained as of the minimum wage followed in Marine Le Pen. Yet the gilets jaunes sities barricaded by angry students a result of the police use of the Flash an apparent acknowledgement that have sprung up precisely because are hardly manifestations of an ef- Ball, a gun that fires rubber bullets, protestors were motivated by diffi- they have found their voices unrep- fective dialogue between citizens helped swing the crux of the debate cult economic circumstances. Since resented in the establishment. The IN FRANCE, DRIVING without and state. away from taxes and towards the November, their demands have be- clearest example of the muddiness a hi-vis jacket in your car is illegal. France, with its ever-contra- rising tension between protestors come less specific but no less insist- surrounding their political orienta- No wonder the simple, blinding gar- dictory love-hate relationship with and police, and therefore away from ent: the main message is, as it has tion was in the spread of the move- ment was available in abundance at globalisation, whose leaders and questions of finance and towards always been “listen to us”. ment to London, where a demon- the start of the first protests in Paris opposition have for decades spewed those of power. Away from the vio- Those who seek to uncover stration saw both anti-austerity and in November last year. No wonder, criticism for market forces while lence, yet very much at the heart which portion of the political spec- pro-Brexit marchers identify with also, that it seemed a logical emblem their economy welcomes dynamic of the events, President Emmanuel trum can rightfully claim ownership their French counterparts and don of a grassroots campaign countering international businesses, has be- Macron is trying to reconcile his of the “gilets jaunes” have missed the now famous yellow vests. the tax rise on diesel. Since then, the come something of a boxing ring pro-competition policies with those the point. Certainly, the movement In a turn of supreme irony, both yellow vest movement has acquired where pro-globalisation and anti- who stand to lose from them. has attracted an eclectic mix of po- groups proceeded to accuse the brand status, and broadened far be- globalisation forces both trade and His fuel tax, introduced with ap- litical support as leaders rush to other of hijacking the movement. yond a squabble over tax to encom- ignore blows. Yet rarely has the de- plaudable ecological aspirations yet gush their understanding for the This week, Italian deputy Prime pass much wider concerns over glo- Minister and leader of the populist balisation, social justice and power. Five-Star Movement, Luigi di Maio, It has inadvertently infected the enraged the French government ‘Leave Means Leave’ movement in by meeting the leaders of the gilets London, sparked a diplomatic inci- jaunes. In Belfast, some yellow vests dent in Italy and is jockeying for a brandished signs demanding equal spot on the European Parliament’s marriage rights; others, messages of electoral register. The gilets jaunes Islamophobia. have struck an unexpectedly inter- The movement has crossed national chord of discontent. borders and lost clarity. The gilets In France, the furious floods of jaunes are perhaps then a sign of the yellow, coarsing through the streets fading relevance of the traditional of not only the capital but other IMAGE: THOMAS BRESSON political spectrum.

LEFT WING a disinterest towards politics and has to change. I’m not suggesting up to speed. In a world where de- simply don’t wish to get involved. that people who aren’t interested mocracies are under pressure from RIGHT WING As Politics Editor, this is a bit of in politics need to suddenly become fake news, being clued up will help an alien idea to me. For example, political gurus; that’s never going to you discern what is fact and what is Thoughts from the Politics Editor my mind flicked back to Donald happen. I’m suggesting that taking fiction. You’ll be empowered to take Trump’s speech about “illegal al- notice of what goes on in politics – an informed vote, and if nothing AFTER A SHORT break, Left work as well as Left Wing Right iens” when writing the word alien. even if it’s only a tiny bit every week else, it might just help you win that Wing Right Wing is back. We tried Wing. That leads me onto the topic The point is that, like our deviation – is a lot better than not having a pub quiz. Who knows, maybe once something else in this space but ul- of this edition – political apathy. Po- from Left Wing Right Wing, politi- clue. I’d recommend a short once you start understanding more you timately, we realised it just didn’t litical apathy is when people show cal apathy doesn’t work. Something a week programme that brings you might even enjoy it! BUSINESS & FINANCE Tuesday 12 February 2019 18 A new privatised space race takes off to the stars?

said: “Today, for the first time in that their goal is only to take part nies receive certainly reflects the in the late 60s to a meek 0.47 per Cassian Frost history, a crewed spaceship, built in the technological advancements intense belief that they will pave the cent in 2017, where it is estimated BUSINESS & FINANCE EDITOR to carry private passengers, reached that will allow the human race to way. SpaceX is said to have oper- to have received just over $19.5 bil- space.” Virgin Galactic aims to send travel out of the atmosphere, and ated with an estimated budget of $1 lion. Whereas the European Space commercial spaceflights so the 600 make this journey more accessible. billion during its first ten years. Its Agency, currently (albeit not in- or so that have already An older but lesser contractual obligations represent definitely) located in the UK, re- ON SUPERBOWL SUNDAY, Elon booked – more than known player is North- around $12 billion. Jeff Bezos has ceived €5.72 billion for 2019, most Musk reported a successful test of have ever current- rop Grumman In- revealed he liquidates around $1 of which came from France, Den- his new Raptor rocket engine, des- ly been to space novation Systems billion of Amazon stock a year since mark and Italy. ROSCOSMOS, the tined hopefully to launch SpaceX’s (formerly Orbital 2017 to privately fund Blue Ori- Russian state corporation for space future projects such as the Star- ATK), who have been gin, although this only represents a exploration, received the equivalent ship spacecraft. It represented yet called “the closest fraction of his estimated net worth of $2.85 billion. another success for the company thing we’ve got which has floated around $132 bil- And so, two questions appear which aims to “revolutionize space to a privatised lion in the past (it varies with Ama- pertinent: are we seeing a corporate technology, with the ultimate goal – will version of race to space and, if so, will space of enabling people to live on other receive NASA” by travel be privatised completely? planets.” as Richard TechRa- A new, planetary There is definitely an element They are not as far off as Branson puts dar. They of time pressure for all three compa- you might think. Last year they it, “an experi- have perspective to our nies to deliver the newest and best

launched the Falcon Heavy which ence which flown equipment but each seems to focus

is the most powerful operational provides a many on their own ends, so it is not com- rocket by a factor of two, and is new, plane- missions relationship with parable to the Space Race waged believed to be able to support mis- tary perspec- with “ between the Cold War rivals. As for sions as far as the Moon and Mars. tive to our re- N A S A the Earth and the complete privatisation, eventually This is not the first time they have lationship with over the perhaps; after all, Elon Musk has made history, for example, they the Earth and the years cosmos every intention of colonising Mars completed the first ever orbital class cosmos.” but do while Richard Branson wants to sell rocket landing, where they landed The third rising not have zon stock price.) Virgin Galactic is commercial space exploration. But, the ‘first stage’ back on land. The key figure for private the public- said to have been operating with a there is still some way to go before private company has since refined space travel is Jeff Bezos’ standing of $600 million budget before 2015. that becomes a reality and many this process and successfully landed Blue Origin. Though they their coun- It is funded by the Virgin Group’s of the flights undertaken by these the ‘first stage’ on drone ship “Of have taken a slightly differ- terparts other more profitable enterprises companies have been under NASA IMAGE: PNGIMG Course I Still Love You” after send- ent approach to their com- without an but also by Abu Dhabi’s state invest- outsourcing contracts. Nor is either ing the Dragon spacecraft to the In- petitors in the belief that: “Slow is identifiably ment agency, Aabar. company ready to take untrained ternational Space Station only five smooth, and smooth is fast”, which famous All three have seen their budg- passengers into the harshest envi- months later. means they intend to take their entre- ets rise over their relatively short ronment there is. Then again, this But they are not the only com- time to create cheap, reliable and preneur lifetimes, whereas NASA has seen reporter sees the appeal of neither pany heading for the stars. Richard reusable spacecraft. They do not at the its own dwindle and fall in real goal and so remains sceptic of the Branson’s Virgin Galactic recently seem to have the record-breaking helm. terms (i.e. accounting for inflation.) amount of money that flows into welcomed its astronauts home from attitude of their rivals and instead The funding As a percentage of the Federal budg- these projects, which could be bet- the company’s first spaceflight. He quote “we are not in a race”, and that these compa- et, it has gone from over 4 per cent ter used on our little blue planet. The truth behind the Siemens-Alstom merger have a near monopoly in the signal- the combined entity would cap- ploying 730 people in the North comes much less ominous. CRRC Rizwaan Ahmad ling and high-speed train ture 75 per cent of Britain’s East, argued that China should not has a near monopoly on domestic businesses. In the lat- signalling market, and the be used as an “excuse” for the merg- Chinese high speed rail contracts. BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT ter, the merged reduced competition er. China has built over 20 000km entity would would drive up the cost The Commission’s decision was of high speed rail lines, more than enjoy a 50 per of HS2 yet further. A met with smug relief from Bombar- the rest of the world combined, and “IT’S GOING TO SERVE China’s cent market joint open letter from dier, the Canadian transportation the construction is set to continue. economic and industrial interests.” share. the national competi- company. A press release remarked Only around 9 per cent of CRRC’s That is how Bruno Le Maire, French In a tion regulators of the global revenues come from its oper- Finance Minister, characterised the market with UK, Spain, Belgium ations outside of China. As Vestager EU Commission’s decision to block already high and the Netherlands It’s going to serve pointed out, the company has yet to

the proposed merger between Sie- entry bar- expressed serious even bid for a contract in the Euro-

mens and Alstom. The proposed riers, this concerns about the China’s economic pean market, let alone become a key merger would have created the rail would be a ter- effect of the deal. player. Ironically enough, the merg- equivalent of Airbus, capturing 15 rible move for As well as National and industrial “ er could have provided an opportu- per cent of global railway revenues. businesses and Regulators, the merger nity for CRRC to enter the market Yet at the heart of Mr Le Maire’s consumers. In had been strongly op- by purchasing the two companies’ frustration was European, and more Britain, this is posed by other key players interests divested asset. broadly, Western insecurity about more evident than in the market. Hitachi Rail, The failed deal comes amidst the looming threat of China and its anywhere. The Office which has a factory em- that it was “pleased” with the deci- an atmosphere of unease in the state-backed corporations. for Rail and Road sion. The merger would have left West about China’s growing eco- CRRC, the Chinese rail behemoth, estimate that Bombardier a distant third in the nomic and political heft. China’s has global revenues double that of global passenger railway market. Belt and Road initiative, which will even the proposed merged entity. But is the Commission’s deci- see an investment of more than $1 According to Le Maire’s camp, Eu- sion an act of naivety in the face of trillion USD in infrastructure across rope should not let archaic antitrust the uncompromising threat from Asia and Africa, has been decried as rules get in the way of the creation China? Prima facie, it would seem “debt-trap diplomacy.” of “European Champions” to com- that Europe would need the merger The developing world is seen pete against the unfair advantages and more to compete with CRRC. as falling further into China’s grasp. afforded by China to its companies. The company, formed in 2015 The Siemens-Alstom deal was more Margarethe Vestager, the Eu- by the merger of two Chinese rail than a regular corporate merger; it ropean Commissioner for Competi- companies, has a 71 per cent cap- was a test case for the resilience of tion, disagreed with the merger, and ture of the global market for high Europe’s institutions in withstand- rightly so. The merger would have speed rail. Even Siemens and ing the political winds of protec- a chilling effect on the competitive- Alstom together have a mere tionism. For how long Europe will ness of the European rail market. In 10 per cent. But look beyond maintain its rule-based order, only particular, Siemens-Alstom would IMAGE: RADIKALE VENSTRE this figure, and the picture be- time will tell. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 19

York high street bucks national trend WEEK IN city is emphatically fighting back. Its tangle of charming streets, paved NUMBERS Madelaine Pitt with local stone and jostling their BUSINESS CORRESPONDENT way around several picture postcard squares, gives it a great head start Digest of the week’s most over less distinctive towns. Its medi- important figures. CLONE HIGH STREETS. We all eval history lends itself to an abun- know at least one. The rather soul- dance of small stores rather than less omnipresence of Zara, H&M big shop floors. Against a backdrop and Primark has layered town cen- of poor performance in the retail 30 tres across the country with predict- sector, independent businesses are ability. At the same time, the va- thriving. MPs named by Theresa May to cancy rate of 11.2 per cent for retail Jo Asquith bought Frankie & Tusk, who will vote against any units nationwide is testament to the Johnny’s Cookshop on Bishopthor- Brexit deal with Irish backstop feeling of emptiness in what used pe Road in October last year. A mix to be the hearts of many UK towns. of locals and visitors keeps trade Some retail giants cut and run to busy. Jo believes that: “Our custom- out-of-town parks with ample park- ers like that we provide a personal ing that have nothing unique about service they can’t get online or in them; others, like Woolworths and big shops; it’s a different shopping Homebase, stuttered out altogether. experience entirely.” She told me her IMAGE: IAN CAPPER Charity shops and discount booze confidence setting up in York was in Bishopthorpe Road is one of the most popular high streets in York stores occasionally plug the gaps. part thanks to the feeling of com- Overall, many British town centres directory and map of independent foreseeable range of products in are devoid of the character they stores. Users can browse not only every store, initiatives such as this once enjoyed. The persistent small retail businesses which they are a rare celebration of local crafts- Admittedly, it’s not the best might otherwise not stumble upon, manship which offer an element of time to be a high street retailer but can also pick out independent discovery and an incentive to make £3mn in the UK. The comfort of online uncertainty of eateries, bars, cafés, art galleries the trip into town. The anonymity shopping, sucking in 17 per cent of and creative spaces. Johnny Hayes and emptiness of many British high faced by Sir Philip Green in legal total revenue, is increasingly draw- Brexit is doing no “ is the manager of the scheme. “In- streets should lead us to call their bills after Telegraph injunction ing people off the streets. Those dependent shops now make up over purpose into question. Are they just dropped best equipped to battle the trend one any favours 65 per cent of stores in York and so a physical framework for anyone are ironically doing so by forego- are crucial to the high street,” he as- willing to pay the rent? Or should ing their own bricks-and-mortar serted. The scheme has helped forge they also be the centre of a commu- sales to boost their online presence; munity among independent shop a sense of community; on a morning nity, a magnet for locals and tourists £125mn John Lewis now makes a quarter owners in the city. “We have a great when several members found their alike? Large brands can bring value of its revenue online and Tesco has relationship with other small busi- shop floors submerged in flooding, for money, convenience and certain- world record profits declared by jumped to second place on the po- nesses. If we don’t have the exact other members turned out in force ty for customers. But as is the case Liverpool in this financial year dium for total online sales, beaten product a customer needs, we can to deal with the damage. in York, an active drive to promote to the top spot only by Amazon. The probably recommend another inde- York’s retail appeal goes beyond independent stores provides a more persistent uncertainty surrounding pendent store where they can find the stores housed year-round. Ten personal experience for shoppers, Brexit is doing none of them any fa- exactly what they’re looking for,” Jo times a year, as part of the Made an impression of uniqueness and a vours. Journalists and pundits phi- explained. in Yorkshire scheme, an airy mar- reason to spend time in town. losophise, slightly melodramatical- Frankie & Johnny’s is a mem- quee plays host to local sole trad- Beside this, ordering in a few ly, over the “death of the high street”. ber of Indie York, a small business ers who offer handmade products clicks is hardly a substitute. And In York, it’s a different story. association aiming to help shoppers which are sourced, fashioned and if H&M flooded, I wouldn’t bet on True, around 50 city centre units take advantage of the city’s impres- perfected within the region. Unlike staff from Zara and Primark being were vacant last summer. But the sive diversity by offering an online brand names proposing the same, shuttled along to help. Millennials on track for housing storm £1.2mn meet the ambition of 300 000 new found that nearly one million more There is also an issue of over- Valued satirical news website Aasha Kimpton homes per year the housing depart- young people are living at home crowding. Overcrowding in social Daily Mash sold ment will need to oversee a 69 per with their parents than was the case housing has reached an all time DEPUTY BUSINESS & FINANCE EDITOR cent increase in the average number two decades ago, the growth being high with more than 300 000 of new homes built. The lack of sup- households living in overcrowded ply can be attributed to the fact that conditions. The issue is not just £200 000 CURRENTLY IN THE UK the sup- more than half of local councils have The housing with social housing, as more than ply of housing is considerably lower failed to draw up adequate plans to a quarter of a million households Boost in Pret A Manger existing than demand. The Housing Report solve the worsening crisis. shortage is are overcrowded in privately rented homeless employment scheme suggests that the government is The housing shortage is ex- homes. This is the second highest currently failing to deliver on sev- pected to have dire effects for young recording since 1996 according to eral key housing issues, including: people. A study by the National expected to have the English Housing Survey. housing supply, affordability in the Housing Federation has found that “ The current government has private rented sector and home- nearly 1.3 million children are living dire effects for been under fire recently from Jer- lessness. From the period of 2012- in poverty in privately rented homes emy Corbyn who has promised 2017 house prices have increased by in England. This is an increase of young people a review of social housing policy. 31 per cent and the average profit 69 per cent since 2008. The report Corbyn has also promised that his margins of the top five develop- also states that almost 242 800 of Labour government would aim to ers has increased from 12 per cent these children would not be living highest in London. The proportion introduce rent controls. Some ar- to 21 per cent, compared with only in poverty if they had access to so- of people aged 20-34 who live with gue against rent controls as they a 24 per cent rise in output levels. cial housing as their parents would their parents has risen from 19.48 disrupt the workings of the free The government plans to build 300 be paying lower rents. “It’s no coin- per cent in 1997 to 25.91 per cent in market, however renting prices 000 new homes each year from the cidence that the number of people 2017, equating to 3.4 million. This have soared, especially in the UK’s 160 000 mid-2020s onwards, however it is trapped in expensive and unsustain- marks the collapse of single living, largest cities. London had the high- highly unlikely that this goal will be able private renting is still incred- if young people do decide to move est median monthly rent at £1452, customers leave “big six” reached. The NAO states that be- ibly high, while the supply of new out, they are often living with large while the North East had the lowest energy giant SSE in sudden tween 2005-6 and 2017-18 on aver- social homes has become almost groups of people. If the government at £475. The severity of the housing move age only 177 000 new homes were frozen” says Polly Neate, the Chief does not recognise this fact it could crisis has made it clear that housing built. This is considerably lower Executive of Shelter. A report by the exacerbate the housing crisis even policy should be at the forefront of IMAGES (TOP TO BOTTOM): MATEUSZ WŁODARCZYK; SZEC- than the government’s targets. To cross-party thinktank Civitas has further. the government’s agenda. SKA; INSAPPHOWETRUST SCIENCE Tuesday 12 February 2019 20 Smartphone supercomputers Are development have joined the fight on cancer and conservation truly compatible? gate the effects of climate change at the same time. However, our Alex Hubberstey world is far from ideal. SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT This then raises the question: which should be our priority? On the face of it the answer seems THE WORLD IS plagued by simple: neither. To prioritise one many issues - that fact cannot be over the other seems like a fal- disputed. From a human perspec- lacy. If we prioritise humans over tive, many people throughout the the environment, then it’s plausi- world still live below the interna- ble that the environment would tional poverty line (less than $1.90 become so degraded that there per day.) On the other end of the would be nothing left. If we pri- spectrum, the environment is con- oritise the environment, then it is tinually degrading, with tropical likely that poverty- rainforests being cut down at a stricken tremendous rate and coral reefs coun- dying. In many instances, devel- tries will IMAGE: NATIONAL INSITUTE OF HEALTH opment that is designed to still exploit help humans imposes on their natural growth and DNA repair. While two combination with other drugs. The the environment. resources to try patients with the same cancer may hope is that in the future, person- and improve hu- Evelyn Greeves share some key mutations, they alised cancer therapies will become man quality of life. DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR will also have some which differ. the norm. The answer ap- Similarly, two patients with very The process of gathering this pears not to be a sim- different cancers may share some genetic data from so many cancer ple one after all. The WE LIVE IN A post-genomic era. mutations. Determining which mu- samples produces huge amounts industrial revolution The sheer volume of data generated tations make cancer cells sensitive of data - then data from multiple of the Western world by genome sequencing is unimagi- to a drug means doctors will be able drugs in all sorts of combinations had little considera- nably immense, but all that data is to prescribe patients more effective, needs to be factored in. The datasets tion for the environment. useless if all it does is languish in less toxic drugs based on their per- produced would take a normal com- IMAGE: EARTHRACE CONSEERVATION As time has progressed, we a database somewhere. The com- sonal data. puter around 300 years to process have become more aware of the puting capacity required to crunch For example, lapatinib is a drug without breaks. Instead, Dreamlab Hydroelec- importance of protecting the nat- through miles of sequencing data is commonly used against breast can- uses multiple small computers – tric dams are a prime ex- ural world. Yet with other coun- hard to come by, especially for anal- smartphones – to achieve the same ample. In some cases, they tries attempting to develop much ysis that involves the brute-force In future, result in a predicted three months. are built to provide electricity the same way as we did, who are testing of every single possible com- First, the large datasets are for isolated, rural villages, yet we to say that they cannot because bination of hundreds of datasets. split up into smaller packets us- their construction pollutes water- it is damaging the environment? A novel approach sidesteps this personalised ing an algorithm. Once the app is ways and blocks the flow of water. Developing countries don’t consideration – instead of a single downloaded, and the user’s phone is This negatively affects migratory need to follow the same path we computer doing the work, the pro- cancer therapies charging and above 80 per cent bat- fish species, or any aquatic organ- did. Instead of a country investing cessing power of tens of thousands tery (to prevent power drain), two ism living in the developmental in fossil fuels, they could in theory of idle smartphones is harnessed. will be the norm packets of data are downloaded and area. invest in green sources of energy. The Vodafone Foundation, a the processor in the phone is used The Yangtze River is one of They could provide power to their registered charity in England and cer tumours. It acts by targeting to perform multiple complicated the most developed waterways in population while also having little Wales, is the key beneficiary behind cells with mutations in a gene called” calculations. Then the outcomes the world. As a result, many spe- impact on the environment. The Dreamlab. Starting in Australia, EGFR, which usually controls cell are returned to the Dreamlab serv- cies such as the Yangtze Giant technology is there and they could and moving now to the UK, they division. Mutation of EFGR causes er and another two packets of data Softshell Turtle, Rafetus swin- utilise that availability. have partnered with academics in out-of-control signalling activity by are downloaded for analysis. It’s a hoei, and the Yangtze Sturgeon, As we start to shift to more research institutions to establish the receptor which it codes for, and simple but clever approach, and the Acipenser dabryanus, are critically environmentally friendly options, large-scale analyses of cancer re- results in uncontrollable cell pro- more phones that participate the endangered. On the other end of it could be entirely possible for search data. In the UK they are liferation. A patient with a breast faster the data will be processed. the scale, many conservation ef- other nations to skip the damaging working with Imperial College Lon- tumour who has this mutation will The app has a clean, easy-to- forts affect human activity. In the steps we took and jump straight to don on Project DRUGS (Drug Re- likely respond well to chemothera- navigate interface with links to in- case of the Vaquita, Phocoena si- the good technology. This might positioning Using Grids of Smart- py using lapatinib, as the drug will formation about the projects and nus, conservation methods such as require help from more developed phones), which is trialling multiple stop cell proliferation and stop the a screen which allows you to track the removal of illegal gillnets are countries to implement, but surely drug combinations against mil- tumour from growing. However, your personal contribution. If you causing disputes with fisherman it is worth it. lions of cancer samples. The aim another patient with a similar are a Vodafone UK customer, this who rely on these nets for income. Although there is not a sim- of Project DRUGS is to find tumour caused by a different won’t eat into your data allowance, There are often deeper issues of ple solution, there are still options which drug combinations mutation will not show any but for other network users it will. governmental corruption in this available. It is possible for human work best against cancers response and will continue Once downloaded, all you have to case, but the concept remains the development and environmental with different genetic mu- to get sicker. do is plug your phone in at night same. conservation to co-exist, but we all tations. The researchers Last year the FDA ap- and let the data-crunching begin In an ideal world, we would be have to work together and be dedi- hope to make better use of proved the first drug to ever (this happens automatically for able to eradicate poverty and miti- cated to achieving it. currently available anti-can- DREAMLABS be specifically developed to Android users but Apple users will cer drugs, either by using them in work against a specific cancer need to manually activate the app.) novel combinations or against can- mutation, as opposed to a cancer in Dreamlab is a great way to con- cer types they are not usually used a specific tissue. However, there are tribute something to the scientific in. other drugs out there which are cur- community without even spend- Instead of classifying the can- rently only approved for one or two ing a penny or even putting in any cer samples by location (e.g. lung or cancer types but could have revo- work. Time to stop feeling guilty breast cancer) and stage (how far the lutionary effects in some patients over those naps and start helping to cancer has spread), the samples are with different cancers. Additionally, cure cancer! classified based on the genetic mu- Project DRUGS is examining some Dreamlab is available to down- tations that are making them can- drugs which have never been used load for free on from the Google cerous in the first place. These tend in cancer before but may still have Play Store or alternativley the App IMAGE: PEDRO SZEKELY to be mutations in genes controlling anti-cancer effects when used in Store. The Yangtze river in China Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 21 Homophobia and the science behind exclusion are social animals, we evolved by individuals, formed. These are of- The homophobic climate in punishment for a minor crime. The Isabelle Hall taking advantage of kin selection: ten referred to as “tribes”. Tribalism Brazil, fuelled by the conserva- students were given a sliding seven through altruism within the family, and the bonds formed within these tive rhetoric, touches very close to point scale for the severity of pun- DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR individuals can improve the chanc- groups help to keep humans com- these tribe mentalities - this is still a ishment, “something akin to hugs es of their genes being passed on by mitted to a group, even when fric- to hanging.” During discussion of helping those related to them. This tion arises, ensuring that they stay punishment the second undercover BRAZIL’S ONLY GAY congress- is a form of “inclusive fitness” which and give their energy and resources Let’s encourage our member, the “slider”, stated their man has left his job and the coun- is a combination of the individual’s to the overall benefit of the tribe. opinion to be at one extreme end try. Jean Wyllys, who was re-elected direct offspring and individuals However, despite initial appear- leaders to move of the scale and then over time slid for a third term in 2018, told the produced by the aid they give. This ances, the “tribe mentality” can be towards the perceived middle of the Folha De S.Paulo newspaper in re- was a conundrum for Darwin: he extremely damaging - anyone who group, acting as though persuaded cent weeks that he has no plans to had built his evolutionary theory is outside of the group, or shows a away from the by the others. return to Brazil or his position in based on survival of the individual strong aversion to the group’s main The third undercover member parliament after he received death and mainly selfish behaviours to en- values, can be targeted with preju- ‘tribe mentality’ played the deviant - consistently threats that made him concerned sure the continuation of one’s own dice and eventually discrimination choosing the opposite view to the for his safety. genes through direct offspring. He and exclusion. The tribe provides problem in the modern day. In 1951,” majority of the group. Schachter Despite gay marriage be- realised that evolution can also act individuals with a group identity Stanley Schachter ran an experi- found that the deviant was never ing legal there since 2013, Brazil’s on social grounds and with math- and a common interest: whether ment on groups of economics stu- picked for the executive committee homophobic climate seems to be ematics provided by W. D. Ham- that be taking care of each other, dents in Michigan to assess the ef- position and consistently ranked gaining traction - in 2017 445 LG- ilton in 1964, it was clear that the protecting an area of land or even fects of a “tribe mentality” - he made lowest in the group’s preference and BTQ+ Brazilians were killed in hate benefit of helping to raise and care a political agenda used to press mi- two groups based on interests such thus was chosen to be excluded. In- crimes, a 30 per cent increase from for related individuals outweighed norities. All those who do not line as radio club and movie club for ex- terestingly, the slider was warmly 2016. Wyllys is no stranger to hos- the cost to one’s own survival and up with the majority’s ideas become ample, and two groups of less like- welcomed within the group. How- tilities from his home country; he reproduction. the “other”- a most definite negative minded people. He placed three ever, Schachter observed exclusion came to public attention in 2005 as As our culture and societies connotation when we pay attention undercover members in each group. began before the members were the first openly gay participant and advanced, more complex groups, to the ingrained evolutionary desire The first person’s role was to read forced to make any of these deci- winner of Brazil’s ‘Big Brother’ tel- with a mix of related and unrelated to be one kindred unit. them a story of a juvenile awaiting sions - the deviant was increasingly evision programme. Elected to par- left out of the conversation. The two liament in 2010, Wyllys is a pioneer groups with similar interests were in LGBTQ+ activism within Brazil, quicker to exclude the deviant and proposing controversial motions for ranked him lower. the country’s social climate, such as Schachter’s experiment pro- government financing of medical vides us with an understanding of treatment for transgender people. modern political systems. To com- Due to his activism, Wyllys quickly pare, Jean Wyllys’ LGBTQ+ work made an enemy of conservatives within Brazil has posed him as the in Congress - most notably Jair “deviant”, and his resignation from Bolsonaro, who as of January this Congress shows that we must over- year was elected President. As Bol- come the instinct to shut individu- sonaro’s term of presidency begins, als out. Especially now, in the con- we must question how his anti- text of social progression and the LGBTQ+ rhetoric will affect the rights of marginalised groups, let’s community within Brazil. Where encourage our leaders to move away does this fierce exclusion come from from the “tribe mentality” and open and why does he have so much sup- themselves up to those who do not port? Why do we see such aversion share the same lives as they do. Let to LGBTQ+ communities across the us allow diverse members of our world, even now in 2019? community into positions of power The science behind social ex- to break down the too frequently clusion originated from observing seen image of a sea of white, cisgen- how human tribes evolved. Humans IMAGE: PRETZELPAWS dered men in our political forums. Joseph Silk on why dark matter, well, matters the galaxies together. The gal- theory that merges grav- gravity and we can observe stars bris flying off in one direction and Isabelle Hall axies we have observed don’t ity and quantum theory. during an eclipse to see how gravity if there is nothing travelling in the have enough mass to create Originally hypothesised bends. Einstein predicted that light opposite direction … this could be DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR a gravitational force to in 1884, work on prov- from distant galaxies going through dark matter. keep them together, thus ing dark matter a closer galaxy would be Where does the research go indicating that dark mat- exists continues bent, producing a circle of from here? Joseph Silk believes NOT TO BE CONFUSED with our ter makes up a substantial today. Some may light. This is still one of one of the most promising projects very own Editor, Joseph Silk is a amount of mass to prevent ask with over 130 the best pieces of evi- could be the Chinese exploration on British astrophysicist, Fellow of the the galaxies from flying apart. years of work, is dence we have for dark the far side of the moon using radio Royal Society and is well known for Dark energy describes the negative it concerning that we matter today. astronomy. Here, there is no static his 2011 Blazan Prize, awarded for pressure which causes the universe still do not have an Many research- from the atmosphere and radiation his work on the early universe. On 7 to accelerate - a theory proven by answer to this very big ers are now also try- from earth cannot reach this area. February, Silk graced the grounds of Hubble and his telescopes. question? Well, when ing to create In other ventures, the University of York to tell an avid Sceptical? So was Einstein - looking at the timeline dark mat- ultra-sensitive tel- audience why dark matter matters. he professed that the universe was of the earth and assuming ter; CERN escopes are being de- To highlight the significance static in 1917, neither expanding that the end of earth’s exist- are current- veloped to look even of the research being done on dark nor contracting. Eventually, Hub- ence will coincide with the death ly using a 20km further into matter, Silk informed us that only ble used his telescopes to prove that of the sun, we are only half way underground space to see if 4 per cent of all matter can be seen. objects in the universe are actually through the earth’s lifetime now. tunnel to accel- dark energy was The other 96 per cent? The mys- moving away from us, and in 1933 And being less than two centuries erate particles more preva- terious dark matter which leading Einstein had a complete change underway with this research, we in the hope lent in the physicists and mathematicians are of heart and confessed to Hubble: still have time. that when pro- past, making it working tirelessly to prove exists. “that is the most beautiful and sat- So how do we prove it? Silk tons collide, they potentially easier Dark matter and dark energy are isfactory explanation of creation I describes some of the numerous ex- might make dark to prove than the manifestations of the same dark un- have ever listened to.” periments occurring all across the matter. When look- dark energy current- known, with dark matter being held In order to truly understand globe. Einstein showed that light ing at the collision IMAGES: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION ly being studied here accountable for the force that holds dark matter, scientists need a new doesn’t go in straight lines due to they will examine de- on Earth. Nouse By-Election Come down to P/L/002 on Monday 18 February at 6:15PM with a two minute speech for Deputy Editor or a one minute speech for the rest. Join York’s best media society!

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section. However, with Rugby NOUSE TRIES... Hiking EDITOR’S League pro Alex Woodward on board, the excellent Allegra Mul- Maddie Thornham laces up her boots and explores the YorkshireDales len now involved, campus dart- COMMENT ing legend Mark Curran lending his hand and even the Queen of George Cook Sub-Editing Maddie Thornham SPORT EDITOR involved, this edition has a bit of everything. Below, we have our brand new ‘Nouse Stat Zone’, crunching MY LAST EDITOR’S comment the numbers on the recent BUCS was in our November 2018 edi- results across all of York’s sport. tion, almost three months ago. To my left, Maddie Thornham My next editor’s comment will takes the Nouse Tries section to a be at the start of the Summer whole new level of extreme. Term, when the Premier League Across, I delve into the de- is drawing to a close. Myself and bate over whether Tennis’ old my fellow editor, Patrick Hook- guard are on their way out, whilst Willers, disagree on many things Patrick assesses why Spurs are so football-related, but one opinion hated. It’s a simple answer really. we are West Ham United on is You’ve got no fans. You’ve got no that it would be worse than the ground. end of the world if Liverpool won Pages 26 and 27 are occu- the league. Should Klopp’s div- pied by our match reports from ing, whining men win the title in a thrilling Women’s Lacrosse May, there will be two Editorial match, College Varsity and the positions available in the Sport Men’s Rugby clash with Leeds section. This could increase to Beckett. Mark Curran also re- three, as Alex Woodward may views Saturday night’s darts also be struggling to cope with event, a brilliant occasion for an IMAGE: MADDIE THORNHAM Leeds United’s inevitable bot- even better cause. tling of the Championship. The back page is an analysis thick socks, leggings or sensible can do the medium hike, you can Regarding this month’s of last weekend’s BUCS Cross- Maddie Thornham trousers and plenty of layers (sorry definitely do the long one too. edition, which I’m sure so, so Country and an ode to UOY to be a bore.) The day ended with a brief many people will read, we have Athletics Club, the Uni’s greatest SPORT CORRESPONDENT I woke up hourly the night be- visit to Ripley Castle, where we a cracker in store. In previous society. fore the hike in restless anticipa- walked round the Castle gardens months, myself and Pat were tion before the official 7 a.m. alarm which were free due to the wintry left exhausted doing most of the COYNouse, George THROUGH AN ACT of kindness finally struck. We met as a group weather – bingo. We even discov- in response to a stressed Sport outside the Roger Kirk Centre, ered a worn greenhouse that was Editor (poor Patrick) I’ve somehow where a coach picked us up at 8:45 home to an exotic utopia that dis- landed myself in the Sport section a.m. and we headed for Ripley. played a multitude of wildly over- NOUSE STAT ZONE to write about my recent hiking There are two options for the hikes grown plants. I do have quite a soft experience. Usually my exercise at that do vary in length slightly on spot for wild plants; it looked the Nouse break down the key BUCS stats from last week uni reaches the extent of the odd the day: the medium hike is around perfect set-up for a Secret Garden 10-minute Joe Wicks workout in 10km and includes a pub lunch; remake extravaganza. Another my room, a 20-minute walk to and the long hike is around 15km and sublime sight was the frozen lake The Men’s 1s Table Tennis team have won their last 7 from campus and, I suppose, club hikers bring a packed lunch. On that had water gushing out from cup games, a run that goes back to 9 November 2016. dancing also counts for something this occasion I chose the medium underneath through the weir and in my sporting repertoire. I have hike – for reasons that may or may down into a stream. Animals spot- only seven contact hours a week, not seem obvious. ted: cows, ponies, deer, squirrels – The Men’s 1s Fencing Team have won their last 9 games and each Thursday and Friday When we arrived, we began as some of the quintessential compo- in all competitions, a run that goes back to 14 March “off”, so I thought I should turn the one group and later split off into nents of the English countryside. 2018. heat up a notch and go on a proper the two groups; I particularly en- On another note, I was very hiking excursion with Out- joyed this community feel because impressed with the smoothness of door Society. even when people begin as stran- the day’s events. Given there was, The Women’s 1s Rugby Team have scored an average of I’m sure everyone gers, there is always a natural if you’ll pardon the pun, a lot of 46 points per game this season, but have conceded just at some point has had willingness to chat and appreci- ground to cover, the day was well 4 points per game. to endure a long family ate the same shared activity to- thought-out and organised from walk on a Sunday, or gether. We walked through start to finish: lunch had been pre- at least I have - in fields and woodland, ordered for our arrival at the pub, Since thumping them 21-0 three seasons ago, the Men’s fact pretty much past streams, down the map skills of the leaders were 1s Lacrosse team are winless in three attempts against every Sunday long country lanes, almost completely without fault Manchester Metropolitan. when I was through a church- (there was a minor blip of having younger. But yard, crunched on to jump a fence to avoid backtrack- being away ice and stroked ing over a navigational error, but Following their announcement as Roses openers, the from home calls ponies, all before this was funny) and the coach was Women’s 1s Netball Team have averaged 55.6 goals per reminiscent tradition lunch. right on time to pick us up and game. Before that, they had been averaging just 42 per to the fore; I look We accomplished drop us back. The effort that goes game since January 2018. back in fondness at about half of the hiking into a single trip seems like a lot those times in my distance by lunch, which to organise, but it was pulled off life and wanted to rec- made lunch a well-earned extremely well and these small de- reate the experience for break. It was forecast tails all added up to make the trip myself. Enter: Outdoor to rain for the whole that bit more appealing, relaxing Society! day... typical. But and motivational to set the early A different location is luckily we almost alarm to go again. chosen each week to hike completely missed If you’re looking for a way to around and this week it it, with the rain just get more exercise into your rou- was Ripley, North York- beginning to fall tine, or would like a trip to admire shire, which is only an hour lightly after lunch. nature, or even want a day to re- away by coach. It is recom- The walk wasn’t charge away from uni, then hik- mended to wear hiking boots, strenuous overall but ing is a very good option. There and for this walk there was a some of the uphill are so many stunning places to see lot of ice and mud so hiking lunges were genu- around Yorkshire that become a lot boots were handy, but a trusty ine thigh-burners more accessible through Outdoor pair of trainers with good grip and breath-takers. Society: it will guarantee a very would be fine too. Away with Though having zen feeling after and real sense of style and just think comfort: said that, if you achievement. IMAGE: LUKE SNELL IMAGE: UYLC Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 25 How much longer have Tennis’ old guards got left? As the world’s top-ranked players get older and older, are the youngsters going to take charge in 2019?

2018 ended with many tennis youngsters are exciting and impres- Grand Slam title. she had a quiet 2017. However, her fans under the impression that the sive, but it must be noted how the For all of the upsets the young 2018 was far from that. She won the George Cook ‘old guard’ were set to struggle in ‘old guard’ are standing firm. Andy guns may have caused, they’re yet to Indian Wells tournament in March, SPORT EDITOR 2019. In the WTA Tour, 24-year-old Murray’s decline in recent years break any of the men’s ‘old guard’ in dropping just one set on her way to Ukrainian Elina Svitolina won Oc- and his looming retirement from a Grand Slam Final. victory. The biggest result for Osaka tober’s Finals tournament in Singa- the sport is an unfortunate loss, The women’s circuit is more di- came in New York though, when LAST MONTH’S Australian Open pore, while 22-year-old Australian but Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic verse. Caroline Wozniaki took the she defeated Serena Wiliams to win was one of the most exciting in re- Ashleigh Barty won the Elite Trophy and Rafael Nadal are continuing to Australian Open title, Simona Ha- the US Open. The win put her top cent years, as Naomi Osaka and in China. plough on, as competitive as ever. lep took the French, and Angelique of the prize money for the calendar Novak Djokovic won the respective At the men’s World Tour Finals Roger Federer battled through Kerber won Wimbledon in July. year, and lifted her to the top of the singles titles. It was Osaka’s second in London, 21-year old German five sets and was agonisingly close However, of the 58 WTA tourna- rankings, making her the first Asian Grand Slam after beating Serena Alexander Zverev stunned Novak against Stefanos Tsitsipas last ments throughout 2018, 23 were woman to achieve such a feat. Williams in the US Open last year, Djokovic to win the crown. The month at the Australian Open, but won by players aged 25 or under. 2019 looks set to be one of the cementing her position at the top of world number one had won 35 of at 37, many are beginning to won- Japanese superstar, Naomi best years of tennis for some time. the WTA Rankings. For Djokovic, his previous 37 games until his loss der whether we are seeing the final Osaka, is perhaps the best example With some of the world’s being best this was his seventh win at the Aus- to Zverev, which came in straight year or so of his illustrious career. of a player who is stealing the thun- a year older, and the upcoming su- tralian Open. No male player has sets. It capped off a stellar 2019 for However, neither Nadal nor der from the previously dominant perstars a year more experienced, won the tournament more times the youngster, who had won high- Djokovic are showing signs of slow- forces like Serena Williams. Burst- we can expect more battles, upsets than the Serbian. profile tournaments like the Wash- ing down as they go into their 30s. ing onto the scene in 2016 as the and excitement in the ATP and What was so exciting about this ington and Madrid Open earlier on Nadal, as he seems to always do WTA’s ‘Best Newcomer of the Year’, WTA Tours. year’s tournament was how many in the year. now, was victorious at the French young players were in the mix in the In the weeks leading up to the Open in June, his 17th Grand Slam later stages. season finale, the likes of Stefanos title. On top of this, he reached yet In the women’s singles, four of Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Ka- another Wimbledon semi-final, and the eight quarter-finalists were aged ren Khachanov were victorious too, won tournaments including the 25 or under, while two of the four all of whom are under the age of 22. Monte Carlo Masters and the Bar- semi-finalists in the men’s competi- Tsitsipas won the Stockholm celona Open. tion were. Granted, Novak Djokovic Open in October, instrumental in Novak Djokovic, now 31, un- and Rafael Nadal dispatched Lucas his award for the ATP’s ‘Most Im- derwent elbow surgery last Janu- Pouille and Stefanos Tsitsipas in proved Player’ of the Year. Russian ary following the Australian Open. straight sets, but these two young Medvedev was victorious at the Incredibly though, he was back guns caused some serious upsets on Japan Open, as well as the Sydney playing in less than six weeks. The their way to the last four. French- International and Winston-Salem Serbian went on to win both Wim- man Pouille saw off Milos Raonic Open earlier in 2018. Fellow Rus- bledon and the US Open in straight in his quarter-final, while Greece’s sian Karen Khachanov, 22, was vic- sets, also taking the Shanghai and Tsitsipas overcame Roger Federer torious at the Marseille Open, the Cincinnati Masters titles. Last in perhaps the game of the tourna- Kremlin Cup and the Paris Masters. month, he destroyed Rafael Na- ment. All of these results from the dal in straight sets to win his 15th IMAGE: PETER MENZEL Tottenham Hotspur: why are they so widely hated? Spurs are a club that don’t buy into the money-driven madness - so why do so many hate the Lilywhites?

and Trippier providing English fans Opposition fans also seem to teams develop: West Ham, Arsenal third in the Premier League with a with two of their greatest sporting believe that Spurs have a delusion and Chelsea being among some of decent chance of advancing to the Patrick Hook-Willers moments as supporters. of grandeur, after winning just one the fiercest games I’ve ever attend- quarter-finals of the Champions SPORT EDITOR With so much history and cur- major trophy in the past 10 years, ed, but it can and often does step League. rent promise, why on earth does likely to become 11 this season bar- over the line from tribal rivalry into There’s a blueprint for success everyone hate us? ring a miracle. downright abuse. At many a derby without spending eye-watering TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Foot- I believe that the primary fac- However, I don’t believe there fixture I have been called a ‘yid c***’ amounts at Tottenham Hotspur, ball Club are one of the historic tor contributing to hatred towards is anything of the sort around the and heard clear anti-Semitic chant- which I and many other Spurs fans teams of the English game: it is a Spurs is an anti-Semitic feeling Tottenham fan base - we know we ing from fans of other clubs, most believe shouldn’t be treated like a fact. However, many fans of oppos- toward the club, given it’s Jewish are a very good side, but we are also notably Chelsea and West Ham, badge of honour. With a little more ing teams may want to dispute this. ownership and following, the inspi- all too aware that we are sickeningly who in recent months have been investment on the pitch, the team Spurs were the first team to ration behind the reactionary ‘Yid unsuccessful for a club that has had, warned about and punished for could achieve great things, but like ever win the League and FA Cup Army’ chant. and currently does have, these chants. so many other clubs, the owners are double, the first British team to win There is evidence of anti-Semit- some of the Premier Aside from the local rivalry, only in it for the profit. a European trophy, and the pioneers ic hatred from fans of other clubs, League’s best talent. Spurs attract hatred from around The fans have had to put up of the push and run style that epito- most notably Chelsea and West The hatred that the country, with Liverpool fans with so much from the owners, this mised English football for decades. Ham, who in re- cent months Spurs players and fans forming a vendetta against Harry season in particular with the drawn In the modern game, Spurs are have been warned for experience is to- Kane and Erik Lamela for hav- out stadium delays, being told a bla- operating well above wha their fi- anti-Semitic chants tally unjusti- ing the audacity to be legitimately tant lie, then being told to go back to nancial station should realistically towards Tot- ten- fied. I totally fouled in a 2-2 draw last February, Wembley and get charged through allow, yet there they are season af- ham fans. understand and which has only intensified as the the nose for it. ter season, pushing the teams that accept the months have passed. Our fanbase is one of the most routinely splash upwards of £100m rivalry Spurs should not be attracting grounded, patient and loyal in the per transfer window all the way, un- which such a relentless stream of abuse, country, which should be respected, earthing young British players to local being labelled “bottlers” despite and not heavily vilified for recog- develop into world beating mega- Liverpool losing two Euro- nising that on-pitch success is not stars. pean finals and throwing exclusively trophy-based, as it cur- Harry Kane and Dele Alli away a five point lead at rently is. are prime examples, but the the top of the Premier To quickly summarise, I feel conveyor belt doesn’t stop League with three games to go. that there are a cocktail of reasons with these two - Harry Tottenham’s net spend since for the Spurs hate, but given our Winks, Kieran Trip- Pochettino’s arrival in 2014 stands operating methods, style of play pier, Eric Dier and Dan- n y at just £18m, after the sale of Mous- and immense loyalty among an ex- Rose have all had huge impacts sa Dembele to China in the January tremely patient fanbase, it is entire- on the England national team; Dier IMAGE: DMITRY GOLUBOVIC IMAGE: ENVIRO WARRIOR IMAGE: DMITRY GOLUBOVIC transfer window, and yet they sit ly unjustified. SPORT Tuesday 12 February 2019 26

Varsity Timetable Varsity 2019: Qualifiers round-up released The schedule for York and From rugby to badminton and tennis to pool, the finalists for Durham have been decided Durham’s Varsity clash has been confirmed. Volleyball In the Sport Centre, the mixed Constantine to book their top seed narrowly won the final by a 13-8 will start the competition, basketball narrowed the pack down placing in Durham. Constantine scoreline to be top seeds. while the darts team will Patrick Hook-Willers to just Vanbrugh and Constantine, were left having to take the second Football was also heavily af- round the day off late in the SPORT EDITOR the former taking the A team berth seeding. fected by the weather, although the evening. Squash, tennis, into the Varsity tournament. James were also successful in women’s tournament was lucky and netball, hockey, lacrosse, the mixed tennis tournament, tak- went on as planned. Langwith came rugby, basketball, football IN SPITE OF SOME TORRID ing the top spot away from Lang- out as victors, beating finalists Al- and badminton will feature weather during the originally sched- The number of with in the final. cuin to go to Durham as the A team. throughout the day. uled qualifiers weekend of 1-3 Feb- events taking Keeping the focus on racquet Vanbrugh and Derwent head ruary, the colleges that will be rep- place in Durham sports, the right to play in the to Durham after their exploits in Sports Psychology 27 this year resenting the University of York at squash A team match was claimed the men’s tournament, after beating Talk well-attended Varsity have finally been decided. by Derwent, who denied Vanbrugh Goodricke and Constantine in the The badminton was the initial in the Heslington West courts. semis. OpenMinds delivered a event of the weekend, after some Everybody’s favourite event and The rugby tournament was The mixed lacrosse tournament mental health awareness outdoor sports such as football and traditional closing event, darts, will heavily impacted by the dismal fell victim to the Yorkshire workshop last month, which rugby were shifted off 22 Acres due involve Alcuin as the A side and weather conditions; the weather, it was cancelled was well attended by many of to frozen pitches being deemed un- Vanbrugh as the B, after dominant semi-finals were rear- and rearranged twice, the University sports teams. safe. displays in their respective semi- ranged to last Wednes- still not having taken The talk focused on problems In the men’s tournament, Van- finals. day, and the final didn’t place at the time of such as mood disorders and brugh and Langwith advanced to The rescheduled netball tour- take place until last writing. As of yet performance anxiety. the final and played off against each nament was won by Derwent col- Sunday (10 February.) there is no date set to other, with Vanbrugh heading to lege, who overcame James in the James defeated Van- play. BUCS Floorball show- Varsity as the A team, and Langwith final, despite having to play their brugh in the first semi- Varsity is taking case offers hope the B. James took the top seeding in semi-final shortly prior, thanks to final, while Derwent place on Sunday 24 both the women’s and mixed tour- difficult scheduling issues. overcame fierce rivals February, starting at York hosted Warwick on 23 naments, edging out Constantine The pool tournament was won Hes East in the second to 10:00a.m. on Durham’s January in a huge occasion and Alcuin respectively. by James, who defeated Halifax and secure a spot in the final. Derwent sport campus. for floorball. The sport is not currently part of the BUCS programme, but repre- sentatives of the organisation were in attendance, as were officials from the national Charity darts tournament successful federation. Hopefully, it will soon be a part of the official York Sport Union’s charity darts event proves to be a hit, with future events in the pipeline programme. ‘College Spotlight’ up came those initial nerves and com- tournament favourites. for him. and running fortably took the leg to advance to The first semi-final had the UYDC were very pleased to Mark Curran the semi-finals. potential to be a thriller. However, raise money for this event in associ- A new initiative called ‘Col- SPORT CORRESPONDENT In the second-quarter final, it was “The Assassin” and Kris who ation with the York Sport Union and lege Spotlight’ has begun, Will Jacques and his partner, Con- kept their nerve to win 2-0. After their amazing charity, York Mind. highlighting the achieve- stantine College Darts Captain, Alex Kris hit double 10 to win the first Both charities do amazing work and ments of different College DARTS TOOK CENTRE stage Deakin, came head-to-head with leg, the experienced UYDC man are extremely important to both the Sports teams each week. on Saturday night (February 9) as YUSU Sports President Zac, and sent them through to the final. University and local community. The York Sport Union have the University of York Darts Club UYDC’s Jack “Well’ard” Leonard. Connor and Charlotte V Lewis This event is just the latest in a also launched ‘A Week With’, (UYDC) hosted an inter-club tour- After some impressive scoring and Jenny battled it out for the re- line of fundraising that UYDC have profiling official University nament, featuring notable names from Will and Alex, and some less maining place, in what was the clos- done for this amazing charity. Over teams in the run up to Roses from both University and College than convincing darts from their est encounter of the evening. After the last two years they have raised in May. Sport in aid of York Mind and JDRF opponents, it was the pair from winning the first leg, it seemed like over £3 000, a huge amount given (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foun- Hes East that romped into the next Lewis and Jenny would take the that Darts does not have the enor- January GIAG Ses- dation.) round. match comfortably. However, Con- mous membership that many other sions a Success A number of players from sev- The third quarter-final of the nor and Charlotte turned it around sports societies have. The club were eral different sport societies partici- night saw a grudge match between to inflict a heart-breaking defeat. rightly awarded with a Love York The ‘Give it a Go’ sessions in pated and were paired with a mem- the two Lacrosse Presidents, Jamie With the format of the final Award at the end of the 2018 aca- January proved to be a huge ber of UYDC to battle it out. These and Charlotte. Jamie was partnered upped to best of five legs the crowd demic year, in recognition of their success. Taster sessions for included a host of Senior rugby fig- with Darts’ Ladies Captain Jess Wil- were subject to even more darts! fantastic work. sports such as Rugby League, ures, with Hes East President, Will liams, while Charlotte was paired up Kris and Yeasin dropped their first On being asked about the event, jiu-jtsu and archery were run, Jacques, Derwent President, Louis- with the captain of the Men’s second leg of the night early on but over- York Sport President, Zac Sheppard, and were well-attended. Sharpe Ward, and Women’s Rugby team, Connor “The Menace” Ellis. came this set-back to run out com- said it had “huge potential” for fu- President, Jenny Provan, all taking In a fast-paced encounter, Charlotte fortable winners with a 3-1 victory. ture years and he could see the event YSTV and Nouse to to the oche. Lacrosse Presidents, and Connor won the first leg to put Kris won the title; he suffers going from “strength to strength” collaborate at Varsity Jamie Holmes and Charlotte Davey the pressure on their opponents. from type 1 Diabetes, so the work and becoming a permanent fixture joined them, as did Volleyball Presi- This pressure overwhelmed Jamie JDRF do is even more close to home in the York Sport calendar. York Student Television dent, Kris Butins. The other two and Jess as Charlotte hit double 3 in and Nouse will be working participants were Charlotte Elsy, the second leg to win the match and together at the upcoming the York Sport Union’s tournament become the first “non-darts players” Varsity event in Durham, 23 secretary, and Zac Sheppard, the to hit a winning double. February. sport Union’s President. The last quarter-final of the To kick proceedings off, Kris night was the most exciting. Der- Football hooligans to and Yeasin “The Assassin” Sattar went Rugby’s Louis was paired with descend on Courtyard took on Charlotte Elsy and her part- UYDC President, George “Mad- ner Emma “The Piston” Whiston, house” Hilditch, while Jenny Pro- With a full fixture card in who is the reigning national wom- van was with Lewis “Rob Beckett” the Football League and en’s University champion. Hines, named after his uncanny re- the return of the Champi- The first leg didn’t kick the semblance to the comedian. George ons League taking place on evening off in the most impressive was the only first team player from Tuesday and Wednesday, way, as it reached the 60 dart lim- UYDC competing, hence he and queues of up to 45 minutes it, meaning it was decided by who Louis were huge favourites. How- are expected in the Court- could throw closest to the bullseye. ever, spurred on by a strong crowd yard area. It picked up though in the sec- from Women’s Rugby, Jenny and ond half, as Kris and Yeasin over- Lewis won 2-1 to put out the pre- IMAGE: MARK CURRAN Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 12 February 2019 27 Women’s Lacrosse share spoils in 18-goal thriller In a fiery encounter on 22 Acres, the Women’s 1s play out an exciting draw with Newcastle to remain top of the tree

ginning of the game the sides were and eventually the away team got Allegra Mullan on equal ground, although the away the stroke of luck they were looking team did not seem worried in any for. SPORT CORRESPONDENT way, quickly beginning another at- Newcastle made for goal again tack. but lost possession. York’s tenacious Newcastle’s dexterous number Emily Cumming made pace down THE YORK WOMEN’S Lacrosse 58 slowed her pace while circling the field, but was not given the time team drew with Newcastle 2s today around the York goal before sud- to take the shot. However, York in an 18-goal thriller. Both teams denly accelerating to shoot. The continued to dominate. Newcastle’s are dancing around the top of the quarter ended with a Newcastle defenders were forced to fall tight BUCS Northern League currently, lead - but only a thin one. around the goal. As York gained mo- in joint first place. The rest of the half didn’t pass mentum, playing increasingly as a Although the draw means that without accident: a rogue pass hit united front, the Newcastle players York are not in as secure a position Lizzie Coney audibly on the side of were forced into using more scrappy as they might like to be, the game the head. The game was not halted tactics to try and break back. Col- showed them to be a real contender and Coney played on. lisions and slicing sticks meant the for the top spot. The second half acted as a turn- game was halted frequently; the York had some frustrating mo- fractured play slowing York’s unre- ments in the first half and New- mitting attacks. castle took every opportunity they Women’s Lacrosse “Team flirt” Beaumont was IMAGE: ADAM KR could to make it difficult for them. 1s goal tally in flirting with the scoresheet for a The captain of the York side, Kath- 103 the Northern 2B long time, having one shot skip just tween the referee and away team, rewarding. erine Trantor, was out of action with League above the goal and another saved but no penalties were needed. Up next for the table-topping an ankle injury, but was still on the by the keeper. She scored with her At the final whistle the score- York side is a visit from Durham to- pitch as one out of the two umpires. third, turning a close pass into a board showed the teams to be equal. morrow, Wednesday 13 February, in Newcastle had an early lead ing point for the York players who shot. Newcastle scored soon after Although the 9-9 result does what could be a crucial match in de- and were up 3-0 by the second quar- seemed to suddenly click as a team. with a pass splitting the York de- not change standings in the league ciding who wins the league title and ter, but a quick break from Grace After half-time the home team took fence. table the game was revealing of both promotion. Waddington saw York’s first goal. immediate possession and an al- The game became messier as teams. Newcastle’s ability to quickly Durham currently sit third in With this to spur them on, York most immediate goal was scored by time to score was closing in. Hather- adapt to changes in the direction the table, one point behind both quickly equalised; a first goal from Violet Beaumont. Newcastle came all gained possession only to lose it of play will be crucial in their next York 1s and Newcastle 2s, who sit Lucy Hatherall slammed into the back strongly, however, with 58 again in a flurry of Geordie elbows. games. While York were made to jointly top on 14 points, with York left side of the goal, quickly followed leading the rest down the pitch, that The play turned quickly from end to work hard in the first half of the 1s’ 13-18 victory over Newcastle ear- by another as she calmly converted a produced a good shot, which was end. A free pass for York dangerous- match, in the second they seemed to lier in the season breaking the dead- chance from the wing. matched by an even better save. The ly near the Newcastle goal meant a click and began to take more risks lock. If the current pace continues, For the first time since the be- pressure around the goal continued moment of verbal altercation be- on the field. Today, the risks proved that early win could prove crucial. Men’s Rugby 1s overpower Leeds Beckett 3s Men’s 1s advance in the BUCS Northern Conference Cup after overcoming third-placed Yorkshire rivals Beckett

The home side had a chance to corresponding scrum, the kick was ting sin-binned for a high tackle; and heads were sin-binned, how- Alex Woodward get the opening points of the game converted for 7-0. York were getting the referee mentioned after the ever, a York player was sin-binned 11 minutes in, Leeds being caught chance after chance because Leeds game that he had repeated this of- for trying to break up the fight; the DEPUTY SPORT EDITOR with an offside around 40 yards out, had really struggled to push into the fense multiple times. referee said this was because he was however the kick was missed. York York half in the first half hour, al- If Leeds thought they would be a sub who unnecessarily came on to seemed to be struggling when near ways stalling at around the halfway able to push on from this, they were the pitch. YORK MEN’S 1s WON their third scoring position and this showed line. mistaken. Just two minutes later, If the refereeing was question- game in a row with victory against again in the 14th minute, after an However, after the half hour the half ended with York getting able on the sin-bin, the next try was 3rd placed Leeds Beckett 3s in the over 20 phase play was ruined when mark, Leeds were able to push on on the scoreboard. Caswell Sparks outright ridiculous; Leeds got a Rugby Union Northern 2B division. the ball was fumbled around five and were able to score in the corner broke through the line very well penalty try around the halfway line, The game had a shaky start, yards out. after 33 minutes; having being en- at about halfway, dodging several with both sides committing errors. It seemed like it may never be camped in the York half for around defenders to finish off a great solo The number of Leeds came close in the opening York’s day but they finally got on the five minutes before, the kick was try, but the kick was missed which wins gained from minutes, but York had been the scoreboard, capitalising on a poor converted to level the scoring. The left the scoreline reading 12-7 at the Men’s Rugby 1s slightly better of the two sides in the Leeds knock on, Tom Buttall be- tide seemed to be turning against half-way mark. 8 last nine games first ten. ing able to score straight from the York at this point, with a player get- The second half almost started as the first half had finished, York were stopped on the goal line be- fore being able to score. Two min- seemingly for nothing. The York utes later and York were back in the bench was dismayed to the point game, finishing a strong play with a of confusion. The referee refused to fast break down the right, into the comment and the score was 22-14. corner. The kick was missed again The game was soon over though to make the score 17-7. York were as York got two more penalties, again over for another try ten min- converted to make the score 28-14, utes after that, however it was disal- which was how the game ended. lowed by the referee. One York player told me that York had been dominant for the score wasn’t representative of most of the game and the score the game, and that they could have was starting to show it. Nat Abery and perhaps should have won by a pushed over the try line to extend lot more. the score, a harsh tackle on Abery Putting home alleigances aside, instigated a fight starting from the telling the absolute truth, York were Leeds players, clearly upset at their by far the better side and deserved dismal performance. Surprisingly, to win by a much bigger margin, set- none of the three Leeds players who ting a good early precedent for their IMAGE: LUKE SNELL threw punches and aimed at necks Roses fixture in May. Nouse Tries Varsity Qualifiers Rugby Reign Maddie Thornham walks Patrick Hook-Willers rounds Men’s 1s score unsatisfying the walk with Outdoor up Varsity qualifying matches win over Leeds Beckett Society P. 24 P. 2 6 P. 27

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York improve once again at BUCS Cross Country

race in fine form, and with one of either on the road, track or cross and gold, then Claire Jones, Olivia years, but with so many runners in the strongest teams they’ve had for country, and the universities that Mann and Cara Gibbons came in such close proximity to one another, George Cook several years. Expectations were finished ahead of York receive much next. next year’s team looks set to be ex- SPORT EDITOR high for an impressive team perfor- more financial backing for their The Men’s B-string race is one tremely competitive. Long-distance mance, and this was certainly deliv- teams. Therefore, the men should of the more chaotic races of the Team Captain George Phillips said: ered. The Men’s A team, comprising be really pleased with themselves, day. It often begins with a race to “It’s fantastic to see UOYAC rising YORK’S ATHLETICS TEAM of the University’s six best runners, and will be looking to build on this the first corner, after which the win- up the table. I’m extremely proud braved last weekend’s atrocious achieved their highest finishing result for the rest of the season. ner is rarely seen again. Nudity is of the hard work that everyone put weather and made the mammoth position (26th) in the team event. Last year, the Women’s team another common tradition of the in over the weekend. There were journey to Bicton College in Exeter Fresher Jake Hooley led the charge finished 17th overall, the highest event, and this year was no differ- strong performances across the for the annual BUCS Cross Country in 86th with a storming final lap. ever position a York team has man- ent, as the B-Race was momentarily board and a great level of encourge- Championships. George Cook was next in for York, aged. Unfortunately, this hasn’t led by a flag-wielding streaker. ment given to those racing.” The event is held at the start just two places ahead of Thomas been matched in 2019, but those In a field of over 500, MA stu- St Mary’s University crossed the of February each year and is one of Fulton, who was right at the front of who competed can still take many dent, Joe Walton, was York’s highest line first in the Men’s A by less than the toughest races on the domestic the race in the opening few hundred positives from their run. Many of finisher, just under a minute ahead a second, and were also victorious running calendar. Almost 1 000 metres. George Phillips was York’s the team were only just coming of Harry Topham, George Mallin- in the Men’s B and Women’s races. students from all over the UK took fourth scorer, with Danny Figg and back from illness and injury, while son and Jasper Barker, who were However, they only won the Team part, making it one of the biggest Jack Eggington just behind. Many others were still feeling the effects separated by less than 15 seconds. event in the Men’s A Race, losing BUCS events this year. of the runners in the top 50 have of a half-marathon in January. Jes- The team may not have finished as out to bitter rivals Loughborough in The Men’s team came into the previously represented England sica Troy was first home in the black high as they have done in previous the other two competitions.