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CIJ IJ) :::, (/) !!1 ::;: IJ) E :::, ~ www.leegsstudent.org The fight continues Thousands take to streets in protest, P7 02 Frida y , Novembe r 26, 20 I 0 rw le ~c:!.,~ 1dent.m Leeds Student Boy T0omany hours in the library about hasmeanta diminsbed Boy Leaders campus// about Campus Walking around campus, as Boy about ~particular protester think twice about Campus does, this sentence has been staying at the rally iostead of heading Leeds Student's views on this week's hot topics heard a lot: 'Wow it's so early but so to the warm confines of a reasonably dark J;lOw! And it's so.cold!' priced pasty shop. Unless you come from abroad, you The chants and placards were good will have seen a few British winters in though, the J:Iogwarts ones never get -Sit-in comfortably?- your life. fn those winters it's Probably old. Boy abo1.,1.ttilmpus could not hear guidance of the university protesters got colder and darker earlier than in any of the speeches, so just cheered Leeds University's role in the become violent in the first place and occupiers who helped the the summer. So why the fuck does when everyone else did. And booed national 'Day of Action' began as a shifts the focus onto the few who younger students to harness their everyone keep talking about how dark whenever Nick Clegg was mentioned. luke-warm affair with many students tum to force for effect, rather than political motivation rather than and cold it is?You know why it's dark Boy about Campus once had dreams opting out of the proposed walk-out those who peacefully protest for real allowing it to spiral into vandalism and cold? It's fucking winter. Buy a of being Man about Parliament, but action. change. and violence. torch if you're so bloody worried. now he realises it's full of lying twats Just two hours later however, and On this note, there also appears to By occupying the Michael Sadler Sorry about the rnnt, Boy about who wouldn't thinking twice about those taking part in the march had have been a change of heart Carn pus just needed to get that off his stabbing student voters in the ... [stop swelled to almost a thousand, and regarding the traditional stereotype building, demonstrat o rs have worded a lasting message to both the chest. It's probably all those hours getting so poh'tJcal, this is meant to be Leeds students found themselves at of today's 'apathetic student', a view spent cooped up in the library an amusing update on campus life, the centre of the nation-wide 'Day of that has been hanging around like a University and to the government as wondering how he ever managed to Ed.J Action' While a far cry from the proverbial bad smell for some time. a whole: we are serious about taking action against both cuts and the write an essay before, as every word So yeah, after his £1 chicken pie scenes of two weeks ago - the march In just two weeks the public's seems more of a struggle than from Greggs (that's right Essentials - and subsequent occupation were impression of the student proposed increase in fees. Yes, in the occupying a university building. a pound), Boy about Campus headed peaceful from start to finish, and no population has been transformed short term, the occupiers may be Boy about Campus is also off to lectures. But the Michael Sadler arrests were made unlike in other from that of the well-trodden lazy, prohibiting students from attending lectures, the very thing that the becoming wonyingly attached to the was not what it once was. Boy about parts of the country - the sight of Jeremy Kyle-watching slobs who lady in the library lift. Well, not so Campus has never been involved in over a thousand students and wouldn't have noticed if Hitler had Browne Report is threatening. But much a lady, more an automated an occupation before but fell on this lecturers marching through the jump-started the Third Reich, into far from this being a selfish female lift voice. And not attached in a one without even realising. The streets of Leeds was nonetheless animalistic King-Kong savages with endeavour, these students should be sexual way, just a reassuring 'always occupation was either about higher awe-inspiring. fire extinguishers as ammo. Student commended for taking action - there whenever you need her' kind of tuition fees or Fredda chocolates, it The fact that the National Union action has officially become 'too action that is not for themselves, but way. Is that weird? Also, is Boy about was a bit unclear, but the free food of Students (NUS) refused to extreme' Vice Chancellor Michael for a future generation and placing Campus alone in thinking Lift Lady was good regardless. support, or even be associated 1/o/lth Arthur confirmed this, condemning Leeds firmly on the map of student sounds just like Lady Penelope from Lad about Campus was up for the so-called 'Day of Action' cast the protest at London's Millbank political action. Tower as ~appalling", and Thunderbirds? staying the whole night in the hope of something of a shadow over events, Local and student support of the But on Wednesday Boy about a bit of protest action at the back of however, proving once and for all detrimental to the ongoing fight occupation highlights that it isn't a Campus got to head out for some fine the lecture room, but Boy about that students can not rely upon the against tuition fee rises. Leeds lost cause. The fact that local families marching. It was bloody cold and the Campus was getting a bit bored. The organisation that is supposed to Student wonders whether students and restaurants have been providing fresh smells of Subway and Greggs Lift Lady was calling him back to the represent them. can ever get it right? food while volunteers lead yoga floating through the air did make this library. Leeds Student believes that this It is important not to forget the sessions suggests that this is bigger was a shameful decision on the part estimated five hundred school and than just another student protest; it of the NUS. Firstly, the National college pupils who also attended the is also a community protest. With Has Clegg turned you to drink? Union, whose sole purpose is to march in the city centre. Leeds University action looming and the campaign on students' behalf, could Student applauds these students for threat of expulsion imminent - not Get in touch with us at [email protected] have supported action whilst still standing up for their right to to mention essay deadlines condoning violence should it have education by walking out of lessons approaching - Leeds Student offers occurred. Secondly, the assumption to attend the demonstrations. We support and luck to those inside the that the demonstrations would have also applaud the non-patronising Michael Sadler building. - Starter for ten -

A great 'Challenge' lies ahead for our champions for various colleges stranger to University Challenge, a university this week. having won so many times. Most team from the University of No, this is not concerning fighting people are pleased when they answer Manchester in 1975 answered every tuition fees, rather taking on the two questions correct in the whole question with either 'Trotsky', nations universities for the coveted show when it is on the television so it 'Lenin', 'Che Guevara' or 'Marx' to University Challenge crown. The will certainly be time to start draw attention to the fact Oxford team has been announced after memorising just about every book and Cambridge are allowed to enter gruelling tryouts with questions so the Brotherton has to offer, this is no up to five colleges, despite them not clifficult Paxman probably would not pub quiz! being universities. Hopefully Leeds have pulled that sardonic look if you Leeds Student think the team will put up a worthy fight, no matter said the wrong answer. There is no should be proud to be representing how many colleges they come up question about it, the final five are Leeds as it has been a few years since against. some of the brightest Leeds has to anyone has been so lucky. After all, Leeds Student wholeheartedly offer, well equipped in the who would not want to meet the 1/o/lshes the team luck and will be with gladiatorial battle of knowledge they tough taskmaster but none the less the rest of the university following are about to embark upon. They will legendary Jeremy Paxman, and hear their journey, leading us to a need to be to take on the Oxbridge first hand the sonorous voice of (hopefully) victorious end. competition, clearly reigning Roger Tilling? Controversy is no

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t hat she wanted to do a Law Lizzie Edmonds charity. The Nightline team had a stall photo: Celia Gaillard conversion course, next year. "No News Editor in the union throughout the week to law firm would sponsor or hire increase awareness of their service. As someone with dreads," she laughed. well as some bucket shaking, other The shave was in aid of two Nigel the Nightline owl has a new fundraising events included a quiz charities. The first, 'Medecins Sans friend, and that new friend is Nancy. and raffle. The week raised about Frontieres', is an independent Mascot Nigel has worked with £130 for Nightline. medical humanitarian organisation Nightline, a student listening and The fundraising coordinator for that delivers emergency aid in more advice service, for many years. At the Nightline, who must be kept than 60 countries. The second, 'One beginning of the year, the charity anonymous, stated: 'The week was a In A Million,' works with decided that it was time for him to huge success and we made lots of underprivileged children and young have a companion, so a new bear money for a worthwhile cause." people in the Bradford area. joined the team. She, however, didn't Nightline is a telephone listening The event was all part of Fiona's have a name. and information service for students bigger charity aims, specifically Raise Hundreds of students entered the at all of the Leeds Universities. The and Give's (RAG) Bike to Berlin and 'name a bear competition,' part of serviCe provides confidential, non 3 Peak Challenge. In order to take National Nightline Awareness Week. judgmental and non advisory part, she needs to raise a total of For SOp, each contestant could telephone support between 8pm and £500; £200 for MSF and £300 for suggest a name for the bear, the Sam every night of term. winner receiving £25. They also provide Fromdreds ... One In A Million. Although Fiona isn't sure if it is The winner information possible with dreadlocks, she is competition was 3rd about anything thinking about selling or auctioning year, product design from taxi numbers her hair to raise money for cancer student Louise to support group patients. Fouracre who came up contact numbers. Fiona asked three of her friends with the name of The organization to play hairdresser in the union Nancy. also run a daytime come-salon. Her housemate James Louise told drop-in service from cut off each the 32 dreadlocks with L e e d s 12pm· 2pm every scissors and then resulted to a razor. Student, "I weekday, providing Fiona said, "It took longer than I'd thought i'd essential items such expected. I thought it would be over just give as contraception, quickly" SOP to a pregnancy tests and Many of her friends attended the really good attack alarms. event, giving her suggestions as to cause anyway, Nigh ti in e's the benefits of her new look. One but winning £25 spokesperson said, "youcangetyourhead tattooed was a lovely further added, "We now" Despite their reassurance surprise!" hope that more Nancy, whose students now know ... to shaved about how 'good it looked' and how much it 'suited her', Fiona said she sudden rise to that Nightline is there didn't "want to look at it yet!" For the fame has been a little especially for them." Celia Gaillard shoulder length dreadlocks on her time being she'll have to put up with overwhelming, refused Nightline News Reporter 22nd birthday. Just before the shave everyone stroking her head. to speak to Leeds Listening line she told Leeds Student, "I can't It's not too late to donate now. Student. 01133801381 and their believe this is happening right here, Just go to either National Nightline Fiona Christie, a 3rd year student right now!" www.justgiving.com/Fiona-Christie Awareness Week has gone bald in aid of charity. Fiona knew the time would come or www.justgiving.com/Fiona aimed both to Fiona, who studies English and where she had to say goodbye to her Christie. publicize and Theology and Religious Studies, cut dreadlocks as soon as she decided fundraise for the Doing it for the kids

Sophie Miskiw crying, show him the stars are shining'. ••_, News Reporter Overall the song was a wild success and was retvveeted by the likes of Jon Snow and The Guardian newspaper. BETTER Th.ere was live music, dancing. comedy According to zocial.tv, a website and even Jon Snow tweets during dedicated to the most shared videos LEEDS LSTV's impressive 7-hour live on Facebook and Twitter, it was the broadcast fundraiser for Children in 14th most tweeted video of the day Need. and the 8th most tvveeted music video. An upbeat Leeds Student 'The Times Higher Education even Television crew flooded Leeds mentioned the song. saying "We were University Union for day of charity hoping for Michael Arthur on drums". stunts and events, all of which were LS1V Station Manager, Alice Salfield, filmed and aired live on the society's told Leeds Student "Our current total website. is £2,394.09 which is incredible we The live broadcast, which took absolutely smashed our target of place on November 19, included £2,000, raising nearly £700 more than acoustic renditions, dance expositions last year! and a performance by the Swing 'We were a little bit wonied earlier Society. in the day that the recession was One group of students busked kicking in and that perhaps we outside Essentials, whilst later the wouldn't quite make our target but entire LSTV crew performed a live thanks to the generous support online rendition of the song that they had and to all the students and staff on the collectively written. day that donated we exceeded all of The Live Ald-style song, which was our expectations!" suitably named 'They Need Our Help For those who missed the (Give a Pound)" was performed in the broadcast it is still available to watch union foyer with maximum through uStream at enthusiasm by the crew. It included http://www.us team.tv/recorded/109 lyrics such as 'Let's stop that little boy 56350 04 Friday, November 26, 2010 Leeds Student Author makes News in rare apperance

Gemma-Louise Sutherland Brief · News Editor Gritters on One of Africa's most acclaimed authors, Chinua Achebe, made a rare Twitter i;:~ce at Leeds University Twitter is to be the latest medium Mr Achebe, whose seminal text :iro!1~e::. on icy road Things Fall Apart has sold eight The team responsible for million copies, and been translated gritting Leeds streets have into more than 45 languages, gave a launched the initiative on the social poetry reading on November 22nd networking site and currently got The author also took part in a over 3,000 followers. question and answer session with For the first time, information Proffessor Jane Plastow on themes regarding hazardous road explored in his life's work. Topics conditions and the routes of Leeds' included the impact of colonialism, street gritters will be instantly the Nigerian Civil and contemporary annual summer 'deep clean' to clear important thing for all parties to Nigerian politics. Danielle Sheridan bin yards, clear back alleys, remove remember is that we are all residents." accessible to the public. The event, which took place in News Reporter graffiti, spray weeds and tidy green Yet not all local residents have the The street tweets will be posted Rupert Beckett lecture theatre, spaces. same idea about students as Gruen on weekdays during the winter attracted so many people, several In the long-term, the council will and Gold. Local resident Terrence, period on the official Leeds City 'overflow rooms' had to drafted in. Leeds Gty Council has promised to investigate ways of charging landlords claims Hyde Park in no more than a Council and LCC press office Twitter feeds: @leedscc and These rooms were set up with live tackle the problems of Leeds 'Student for waste collection during the annual "Ghetto". He said, "the student @lccpressoffice. video stream from the main lecture Neighboumood'. 'change-over' period. When population are the cause of so many The most recent post read: theatre to cater to the surplus of Earlier this year in July, local thousands of students leave the area problems. Noise ... boisterous late ''Temperatures are expected to be viewers. residents attended a full council streets are often clogged with dumped night behaviour ... parties that go on above freezing tonight and over The reading at Leeds University is meeting at the Civic Hall to discuss rubbish. The council will look at all night. .. Litter and abandoned bins. only one of two public appearances the weekend in Leeds. No gritting the 'crime and grime' of Hyde Park. changing the landlord accreditation Yards full of bags of rotting food." He planned." that Mr. Achebe, now 80 years old, Residents said they were concerned scheme and statutory licensing to further added how "student tenanted made in his visit to the UK. The council is responsible for about the hidden deprivation and improve standards of secllrity for properties are scruffy, have unkempt keeping 800 miles of roads clear Jane Plastow, Professor of African social cohesion in the inner city student homes. Gruen also said gardens and overgrown hedges; they Theatre at the Leeds University, said: during winter periods and has 30 community. "People who live in an area know are in a general state of neglect." Yet "Chinua Achebe is arguably the most gritting trucks on constant Hyde Park is one of the most what's best for it, so the new Terrence showed his concerns were important African writer alive today. standby. also for the safety of student's He is among Africa's most widely-read densely populated areas in Leeds, management board will have people Last year, poor weather novelists and his work still has huge made up of students and long-term from the community who can work property when they go for a night out, conditions in Leeds led to a resonance to this day. We are residents. It was Hyde Park's long with us to make sure this produces "Ah, 7 bedrooms 7 laptops, no alarm shortage of salt and meant only delighted that he has agreed to speak tenn residents who urged the council long-term change for Hyde Park. A set. Won't be back till 4am. Queue major roads could be gritted. at the University of Leeds." to stop ignoring the 'hidden new 'Neighbourhood Board' will be burglars and associated noise at 4am Russ Martin, highways Achebe's last lecture at Leeds was deprivation' that exists. One local created to get the plan rolling. It will and more crime statistics." maintenance manager for Leeds in 1964 and his visit led to the resident believes the 'high student involve local councillors, residents, Local resident Sarah sees an City Council, said: 'We have access establishment of the University's population masks a hidden layer of students and managers from the accessible solution to issues to specialised weather forecasts renowned centre for studies in poverty among the areas permanent council and other public services. surrounding Hyde Park; "Hyde Park and we thought the public may be colonial and post-colonial studies population'. However as Paul Gold said, it is not needs to have TLC all year round and interested in sharing this insight literature. After the July meeting, Councillor the students who should be blamed for the council and university to and finding out when gritting is Peter Gruen reported short and long­ for the condition of Hyde Park. "I ensure that the transient student t~~ place so they can take extra term solutions, the council will be sympathise with long term residents, community pull their weight too." care. using to solve the problems prevalent as this area has undoubtedly suffered It seems Leeds Council needs to in Hyde Park. In the Short-term they neglect. However, I feel most students ensure it works with sNdents, as interview with Chinua Achebe in next aim to improve security awareness, are also victims of circumstance, with much as local residents in order to Amanda Knox week's issue. out-of-hours dog warden patrols, an little say over where they live. The bring out the best of Hyde Park. appeals Amanda Knox began her court appeal on Wednesday 24 November. She is currently serving 26-year prison sentence for the murder and Watching TV for free? sexual assault of her flatmate, Leeds student Meredith Kercher in 2007. Hennione Wright don't own a TV licence and using websites such as 4oD Italy's most famous lawyer, Giulia News Reporter enquiry officers are and BBC iPlayer. Bongiorno will be defending Knox authorised to visit unlicensed However, the study against the murder charge, which properties. The database showed that 59 per cent of was thought to be part of a sex game Watching television online includes individual residences students watch live TV on taken to the extreme. · without a licence can cost you at university halls. their laptops and so require a Knox's defence team are seeking up to£1000. Tim Downs, spokesperson licence. a full review of the forensic evidence, The TV Licensing for TV Licensing in the North, A colour licence costs including the disputed traces of DNA Authority has issued a said: "Anyone who watches or £145.50 per year, but on the alleged murder weapon and reminder to students in Leeds records TV programmes at the students can apply for a 25 the clasp on Kercher' s bra. that it could also result in same time as they are shown per cent refund if they leave Chris Mellas, Knox's stepfather court prosecution as well as on TV, must be covered by a university accommodation for said: "We have an amazingly strong the fine. valid licence, regardless of the the summer and have a full appeal. I've been told that by I don't A recent study found that equipment on which they three months left on their lmow how many people here today." 99 per cent of students in choose to watch, including contract. "Amanda thinks it's amazing. It's university halls now own a computers or mobile phones." Politics Postgraduate Tom been like waiting for Christmas laptop, and record numbers "The law is simple - if you Dunn commented that paying trying to get this appeal going are watching television watch or record programmes for a TV licence is unlike most because she feels it's so strong that on line. online at the same time as household bills in that it can she will get out." Concerns are raised about they are shown on TV, then be paid annually, and many Knox has maintained her students opting out of buying you need to have a TV students feel that if they are innocence throughout the case, and a correct television licence as Licence." not targeted at the beginning if Bongiorno is successful, both 23- a way to cut costs. A TV licence is not required of the year they can get away year old Knox and her former The statement warns for students exclusively with avoiding the pricey boyfriend Raffaele Solledto, will walk students that the TV Licence downloading catch-up charges. free. database lists addresses that programmes over the internet words: Hermione Wright Friday, November 26, 2010 I www.leedsstudent.org I Lee ds Student 05 Bonfire night assault Sophie Wettlaufer and Amy Coles News Reporters

A student was seriously injured on Bonfire Night by three men, thought to be in their late teens. The attack and robbery took place on Grosvenor Road, 1-leadingley, at about 9.40pm on Friday November 5. The 20-year-old male student was approached from behind by three youths. One grabbed him around the neck and threw him to the ground, causing him to sustain a broken ann and ankle. The three men in question then took his wallet. West Yorkshire Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the attack or has any infonnation to come forward. One of the attackers was described as mixed race, slim, 5ft Bin to 5ft lOins tall. He wore a black zip-up Introducing... the University Challenge team waterproof jacket with the hood up, black Adidas tracksuit bottoms and Julia Richardson students were chosen and one to outsmart each other in an erudite The team have now submitted Nike Air Max trainers. News Reporter reserve team member. batcle. their application and are waiting to A second attacker was described as The captain of the team is Lewis The show, which began in 1962, hear if they have made it through to white, slim, about 6ft tall, wearing a Mills, a second year Biology student. gave birth to the famous the television rounds that will be dark coloured woolly hat with ear The team for University Challenge He will be quizzed alongside Lucy catchphrase, "Your starter for ten" broadcast. Previous Leeds flaps and tassels, a dark waterproof has been announced. Bennett, a second year English and Since then, universities from University Challenge teams do not jacket and dark tracksuit bottoms. After two selection trials, Leeds French student, Peter Hufton, a Oxford, Cambridge and London have a strong history of making it So far there have been no University Union (LUU) revealed on second year Theoretical Physics have been the challenge's principal through to the next stage, despite its developments on the case. Monday who this year's competitors student and Christian MannsAker, contenders, but it is hoped that this reputation as a top Redbrick Students have been warned to be are. who is in his first year studying time Leeds will be able to show off University. cautious when going home alone especially when it's dark and The team is set to participate in Classical Civilisation. The reserve is its capability. But, Tim Mortimer, LUU encouraged to go in groups whenever the upcoming series of 'the second year Richard Rosa who Up to this point, non-collegiate Activities Officer said, "In the past possible. programme, hosted Jeremy studies Chemical Engineering. by universities do not have a very good the Leeds teams have been made up Anyone who may have witnessed Paxman. Lewis Mills told Leeds Student, track-record of being first past the like that of a pub quiz but this year the incident or who has any The final team were selected Tm elated! I'm thrilled to be gong, winning only four times in the team stand a good chance of information that could assist in following trials in early November, involved and even more so to be the fifteen years. Nonetheless, these succeeding because they are so identifying those involved is asked to when around 150 people tried out. captain" statistics are not deterring the focused" contact Detective Constable Claire This was then narrowed down to 25 University Challenge "is an contestants. Peter Hufton says, 'Tm Though the team selection is Craven at Weetwood police station students who participated in the academic quiz show broadcast on a little bit scared but I think it will be final, they will need to go through via 0845 6060606 or contact final selection round on Wednesday BBC2 where two university teams a laugh. I can't wait to meet further preliminary selection Crimestoppers, anonymously and in 17 November and from this four with four contestants each attempt Paxman" rounds. confidence, on 0800 555 111. The Vice Chancellor answers your questions given, with Leeds itself facing a 75 per In response to questions about the the questioner "Ask me whether cent cut to its teaching budget. In a effect that increased tuition fees we've done anything about it at the lighter moment he said that he "could might have upon numbers of next session." go and dance n.aked on Parliament students applying to university, Asked why the university was not Green and nothi~ would haPJ:..en." Arthur claimed that there had been 'a granting a leave of absence to lot of talking up of the word debt", students taking part in Wednesday's pro~~~~~~~~lo:l~!g~i1lb!~k with "assumptions" made about the demonstration, he responded saying Tower on 10 November, Arthur said proP.?.sed figures of d~bt. that he believed participants in the that he thought what happened was 'The lower [earning] quarter of walkout were 'not taking their "appalling", and detrimental to the graduates will actually pay less than education seriously." i;ingoingfight against ~tion fee ris~s. they do under the current scheme. After the session had ended, LUU It has liaraened up qwte a few Tones It's been sorted out ma way that's as Welfare Officer Jack Cheyette who were wavering as to what to do beneficial as it's possible to make any commended the turnout but on that vote." graduate scheme ... ! think it's Throughout the session, he dramatically fairer than a graduate ~~~~!rt~f si:d~~~e;h:;::1t~~!fed repeatedly drew upon the example of tax." to be attracted to the cause. General Election. the protester who threw a fire Also prominent in the questions "I think there's a lot of apathy James Killin The session was dominated by the extinguisher from the roof of the was the forthcoming closure of the amongst a lot of students, which is a News Reporter building to justify his condemnation, Department of Classics. Asked to real shame, because I think there's a i~d::~:ndn;~se ~fs~\~gtii~i~hne f~e~ at one point asking a student comment on the university's decision lot of students that don't realise the demonstrator how they would feel if proposed by the Browne Review. to close dassics, Arthur said "It's not effects of the cuts. They won't think Students got the chance to put their He criticised both Labour and the the extinguisher had killed someone a decision yet, it's a department that ·it's going to affect them." hasn't done terribly well in research Members of Leeds University q~estions to the Vice Chancellor NUS for "messing around with on tf[~~;~~t to the fundin cuts r:v.o. Michae!Arthur, this week. grad~~te tax instead of fighting" the terms ... its funding is not coming Aga.lnst Cuts interrupted the session During the Question and Answer coaltt1on government's plans. "It the Vice Chancellor, a self-confessed together in a way that's financially early on, bringing in a gravestone session, which was held in the foyer Blairite, accused the Conservatives of ana academically stable." reading "R.LP Higher Education, seems to me the best time to "absolutely running on the austerity of the Union, Michael Arthur has influence cuts is as people start The President of the St. Marks 1033-2010", criticising Arthur for claimed that the NUS did not act thinking of them. If you wait until the ticket", but encouraged students that Residents' Committee raised the "working very hard to bury Higher soon enough to prevent funding cuts big cuts, it's too late." "the country won't always be broke." issue of problems experienced by Education in this country" to Higher Education, and that The Vice Chancellor consistently He hoped that economic prosherity students with the internet at the The Vice Chancellor later thanked students had been "sucked in" to reiterated that the government's cuts halls. Arthur promised to speak to the the students for a "decent debate" •i~fi~::1jcket voting for the Lib Dems in the to university funding were already a ilid~JE~h~uldb: ili1~ Accommodation services to see that that accommodated a "small, needs to be looked after." the situation was rectified, and told legitimate, peaceful protest." 06 Friday, November 26, 2010 w le ck,; dent l ·g Leeds Student

Pay your way through final year ~ti-cuts campaign Students, with two years of debt behind them, are being forced to work to survive at university. Services Unit, without a job - I don't know how Occupation of a nation showed that 78.2 per people do it. I've just been paid but cent of students my money's already gone on rent and roadworks on Whitehall. Jess Elliott and Llzzie Edmonds. work. With 42.8 per bills, which seem to be getting more As darkness fell, graffiti was cent of these working expensive. It takes up time that I News Editors sprayed, windows smashed and during holidays and should be doing uni work~ vehicles vandalized. term time. The majority, 79 per cent, of The 'Day of Action', a follow up to Elsewhere, Jessica Linley, recently By contrast, just students who participated in the Demo 2010, saw protests and sit-ins crowned Miss England, joined in the 67.8 per cent, study said they worked to meet the across the country. protest at her university in worked during their cost of leisure activities and 66 per The protest was organised by the Nottingham where she is studying first year of cent needed to finance books and National Campaign Against Fees and law. Miss Linley commented, university. study materials. Cuts (NCAFC). "Raising tuition fees will ultimately Elicia Davis, a final Jack Cheyette, Leeds University Leeds Student summarises events lead to more educational inequalities year Chinese and Union Welfare Officer says that he is nationwide. and we will see a dramatic fall in the Uistory student not surprised by the results of the The main media focus fell once number of studen ts from stated, "J have a job study, he added "J think it's a shame again on London where around disadvantaged backgrounds going to as my student loan that people have to work during third 5,000 protesters planned to university." does not cover all my year. However, it is a necessary reality demonstrate outside the Liberal In Cambridge a 600 strong march expenses and my at the moment- an increase in the Democrat headquarters. However, went through the city's streets and parents are not in the maintenance grant is the last thing they only made it as far as Whitehall, came to rest outside Senate House, a position to help me." on the government's mind" the epicentre of Parliament notable building where Cambridge She further told Almost two-thirds of final year buildings, before being stopped by students graduate. students said they were working to Leeds Student "I police. A King's College student and an think the cost of avoid debt. A carnival atmosphere was ex King's College president urged the coming to University Jack further advised, "If you do planned, with demonstrators protestors to climb over the railings for me is exacerbated have to get a job whilst studying !t's bringing drums and cowbells that onto the lawn. due to all the important to prioritise university rang over chants of ~Nick Clegg 300 people occupied the lawn for commitments I have work, and make sure that your shame on you for turning blue". an hour and a half, however, when such as playing employer does understand your However, once the crowd reached police heard they were going to sports and paying studies is your main priority." Whitehall the atmosphere quickly attempt to get inside Senate House Julia Richardson membership fees." However, jobs that are less flexible turned to chaos. Police 'kettled' they took action and arrested two News Reporter The survey further found that 84 or require long hours can have more protesters, a technique where people. percent of those questioned said that of an impact on final year academic demonstrators are detained in a Oxford University's Bodleian meeting essential living costs was the studies. small area by police and not allowed Library was also occupied by As Elicia says, "I work at night so if A recent study has discovered that most common reason for choosing to to leave. students. At the time of going to I finish at five or seven am I tend to student s in their final year are work during term time in their final 32 people were arrested and 17 print the occupation was ongoing. catch up on my sleep, then before I resorting to working to finance hving year. injured, including two police officers. Occupations are currently expenses and pay off debt. Laura Wilkes, in her final year of know it, the day is done and I've done Nearby a group attempted happening in Sheffield, Cardiff and no work! I find juggling paid qnd Uni The latest report commissioned Communications Studies, explained to start the engine of a digger left at Bristol universities. by the Higher Education Careers to Leeds Student, "J couldn't survive work very difficult"

protest November 10. The idea is to profile students Rehema Figueiredo It is unconfirmed which who are intelligent as well as Online News Editor university in Southampton the attractive and has, according to its student attends. foun der, been popular among The suspect has been accused of students. attempted murder after violence erupted at the demonstration, with Oxford windows smashed, fire Cumbria Cumbria extinguishers thrown and aggression between the police and Students have been forced to live in Students at Oxford University are protesters. cabin rooms smaller than prison the worst behaved in the country, The president of the Solent cells after the University of Cumbria one in three saying they urinate or Student Union was quick to assert ran out of accommodation for new vomit in pubhc once a week "all Solent Union members returned students. The poll, taken by M1V, revealed to Southampton once scenes turned Instead of turning students away that most resorted to this behaviour to violence.'' from courses as they could not be due to the pressure of their parents' The president of the University housed the university set up the Oxford expectations. of Southampton Student Union also Catbells Complex on Newton Rigg condemned the violence. The university were quick to campus, near Penrith, where the Southampton discount the study, putting the temporary rooms measure 2.2 by result down to "exaggeration" 2.4 metres. Other universities that rated high Harvard Many have uneven floors, on the list were Bristol, Manchester, leaking roofs and doors that do not Leicester, Leeds Met, Bournemouth lock. and Essex. Students at Harvard University have Students are paying £63 a week launched their own version of to live in the temporary cabins. Playboy featuring students from lvy Some have even dropped out of Southampton League Universities. university to avoid living in the 'Diamond Magazine' was the idea cabins, which they were not allowed of science graduate Matt di to see before moving in. A student has been arrested in Pasquale, who has been accused of Southampton after pictures of them publishing the magazine due to his were published in two national own vanity as the first ten pages newspapers at the Demolition featured pictures of himself. Friday, November 26, 2010 ,;ww.leedsstudent.org Leeds Student 07 Clegg, Cameron, action ', Gemma-Louise Sutherland Mark Mckay Tom Knowles

Leeds City Centre came to a standstill on Wednesday as an estimated 3,000 students, school-children and supporters marched on the town to voice anger against cuts to higher education and the proposed rise of tuition fees. In a day of mass action across the country, ~f~!t.ri~~!~~~~ch~[ ~iJ ~h~~et~~~!i~~~=d in an occupation of the Michael Sadler building that is still in place as Leeds Student goes to pnnt. On a bitterly cold morning, the protest began with a scheduled 11am walk out of lectures and schoolrooms across Leeds. Over 1,000 Leeds University students rallied at Parkinson Steps before marching through the city centre, picking up additional students from Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds City College, and Leeds College of Art and Music. The protest marched through the city centre to congregate at Leeds Art Gallery for the main rally. Both LUU's Communications and Internal Affairs officer Rachel Wenstone and Vice President of National Union of Students (NUS) Usman Ali addressed the crowd, with criticism of Nick Clegg generating the loudest cheers. On the return to Leeds University hundreds of protesters began an occupation of the Michael Sadler building. On leaving University premises shortly after the taking of the building. one policeman was heard to say: ''This is up to University security now." Several hundred protesters entered the One of those occupying, third year English important lecture theatre remains occupied. hopes to go to university in two years time, told building with some gaining access to the roof. Languag~ and Literature student Lorna Other sections of the Michael Sadler building Leeds Student "It's not fair that we will have Although the majority wanted a peaceful Gledhill said: "We're trying to make a bit more are functioning as normal, however. pay so much. We will be paying it back for so occupation,asmallgroupofyoungerteenagers of a point than a normal march, we're Leeds University Union has lent its support many years afterwards and so many people were keen to cause trouble. In a scene demonstrating how involved students should to all peaceful and legal forms of action but has canno~ &o now because their families can't reminiscent from the 10 November protest in be in their own education and how it really is not formally backed the occupation. afford it.' London, a fire extinguisher was ripped from just as much our space as it is the government's The City Council has now given its full The march was accompanied by a heavy the wall and taken to the roof. In this instance, space." backing to the Union's anti cuts campaign however, the unknown male was criticised by By early evening, protesters had settled into fo ll owing a meeting last week where LUU ri~;!~ba~lt~!~h:,:e~~virtsh\:~~ou::~o~k the surroundingprotestors with one Leeds Uni the Rupert Beckett lecture theatre for the night Executive Officers requested councillors' no chances after the events of the recent student forcibly removing the extinguisher and with rules in place to regulate b~haviour. ~h~se support. 'DemoUtion' protest in London. telling him to leave. included a ban on smoking inside the building Liz Kershaw, Radio 6 DJ and Leeds When Leeds Student asked NUS Vice The occupiers firmly secured themselves and drinking alcohol prohibited to the University alumni has also spoken in support President Usman Ali about the alleged within the Michael Sadler building installjng basement. of the Union's campaign, highlighting the disapproval of the nationwide protests by NUS delegated guards on all the doors. The masses The University has said that the occupiers importance of a peaceful protest. She told he said: ''As a national campaign we weren't congregated within the Rupert Beckett lecture are "technically trespassing". Leeds Student "So make your voices heard, against it but because of the actions at Milbank, theatre where discussions were held on how to Kady Tate, a Leeds Metropolitan student peacefully. Don't detract from the message by we couldn't be seen to be for it." proceed with the demonstration. There were and Leeds Revolution organiser told Leeds giving the r:?edia the violent sensational images He added: "The NUS does endorse a schreoautetsdothf:. "Wfineanshc oalulmdetsasr.!',aentdt~Webeasnhkosulwdhn~t Student "It's a symbolic thing, people haven't they crave. peaceful protest, and today was a peaceful 15 1 come and trashed things, they've tried t<:> keel?, The march also drew in young students protest". leave until Michael Arthur promises not to things tidy, I think it's absolutely inspirational.' from other educational institutions such as A Leeds University spokesperson sa!d: make a single cut or fire a single member of Those sitting-in have been given free food Notre Dame and Roundhay High School. Many "Many members of staff in the University staff." by local establishments and parents of local college students told Leeds Student they were share the concerns about government cuts to Some students used the platform for more school children who support their cause. The protesting against the loss of the education higher education. However, the occupation of light-hearted concerns with one student occupiers were even treated to a free yoga class maintenance allowance. Laura Place, from the lecture theatre is disrupting the work and demanding: "Freddos should be made lOp on Thursday morning. Leeds College of Art, said: "I can't come to study of many students and staff and we are again" whilst others suggested more dancing Many lectures have been rescheduled or college next year if I can't get my EMA." ~~~:~n;d?,ted that lectures are having to be rather than talking...,., ...... ,, ...... ,....,...... ,--- cancell ed --whilst the University's most Another college student, Augustine, who 08 Friday, November 26, 2010 I www.leedsstudent.org I Leeds Student [email protected]

Re. Occupation of Michael Sadler it's novel and vaguely exciting, but Sleeping Rough in Seville come Monday morning they will Dear editor, want access to the facilities that they Matt Hutchinson ultimatley pay for rather than the ~ leedsstudent English Language and Literature The protest in Leeds was a perfect temporary ones they've been 1rurd year, study abroad example of peaceful protest. allocated to and it will suddenly Something to make students proud dawn on them what a disruptive Location: Valencia, Spain as they made their voice heard in an event this has been. Those of us who ~ ,I ,I ,I ordered and civilised way. remember the Botany House One evening last found myself which nothing much passed besides Brianair's instructions. However, the occupation of the week.I occupation will remember how the booking a last-minute flight from the giving out of a series of apologetic Minutes or hours latet", I was Michael Sadler building is completely student mood changed after a few Valencia to Stanstead, via Seville, for announcements, out blared another waking up with a copy of The Daily the wrong move and sends the days of disruption. from the tannoy. Feeling jubilant at Telegraph (an inadequate pillow at the wrong message. Now don't get me In addition, they are sending the theg~~~o~f~ber, Stanstead and my first opportunity to help confused best of times) stuck to the side of my wrong, I don't want fees to rise. But message to politicians and the wider Seville stare more than just the tourists with my newJ-acquired face by that surprising drool which, I occupying a building and preventing public that if they aren't going to obvious assonance of their names - think you'll agree, is inevitable when others from participating in the lectures and are causing trouble, they're both cold, and wet. And ~~cd;r~~~~cfh~~ ~h=~~o:~::~~~~ sleeping in a strange place. education they pay for? It's what's the point in spending public whereas I knew I had a whole winter's We have to wait about half an hour' I Anyhow, having cunningly slept disruptive and infantile. But worse money on this rabble? They make worth of knitwear waiting for me at told the man next to me, to which a while my fellow strandees clambered still, it defeats the good work done by the rest of the hardworking student home in England, a mixture of general woman turned round to correct me, to the desk with their various the peaceful, law abiding protesters. population look bad. knowledge and general naivety had me 0 This illegal occupation should It's one thing to protest peacefully expecting sun from Seville in the hf;ro'~~tt:J~~:o~~:.~:~d. We ~:~i:~ r°ha1°~~!~~faf{t~~~1 ~f~e~ have been stopped shortly after it about the rise in fees; it's another to meantime .. So, finding myself stranded in this booking a flight for the next morning. began. The University should have disrupt thousands of people's But no matter.Somewhere suddenly unwelcoming hall of Now, just me and a pair of elderly folk ejected them from the building and education. between the security checks and the unflatteringly luminous fight, fake thrown the book at them. hitherto simple task of boarding, plants and sluttishly dressed budget­ ~r~g~bJ; d~~~~1et~~tet: ~h:~ Students might support it now as William Homes thoughts of a country pub fires and airline staff, I took stock of my home cooking made me giddy, urging situation. sleA;:1Js~r~he::~s little to do but me to splash out on cut-price airport Having now sipped myself into a wait- in the company of the paranoid booze. An hour later, and still taking state where rational and inoffensive chap over the tannoy reminding us Got an opinion on something you've 1 negotiations with airline staff seemed not to leave our baggage unattended, read in LS? Send your thoughts into us ~~l~~\~iasBf:~:dt:n°d ~~~i~ f~f~~ impossible, and anyhow suddenly this pair of corpses and a damp copy of concoctions I'd bought, I joined the feeling reluctant to return to England The Telegraph - for the angels at the at either the email address above or to rabble congregating loosely in front of at all, I took my things, set up camp on British Airways desk to come and take Gate 10. the benches where several Spaniards me home to apple pie and autumnal PO Box 157, Leeds, LSl lUH. After half an hour's wait, during were already dozing, and waited for stew .. Society Noticeboard d 's N' ht Celebrate StAn rew Reclaim T~!rd:J 4th Da:yl Corne for a is back\ On ·11 be . I FREE omen w1 complete Y try dance December, w h Leeds to · hcoun h. gthroug scott1s ' . the Treehouse mare in . i ht to feel lesson\ Its in St assert theirh~ ~ear of sei

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Travellers at US airports must now decide between being screened by full body scanners, or undergoing an extensive hand search which includes touching of the genital region and breasts. With this in mind, LS asks:

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Elizabeth Wiggins Amy Perkins

ver since 9/11, we seem to be conveniently underplayed in public xtreme measures have to be have been faced with the 'extreme' security living in an age of suspicion. discourse on the subject was the insistence taken for extreme reasons. The questions about whether 'we packed our EAlmost all of us will have been of policy officials that invasion was Ehuman race inevitably bag ourselves', hoping everybody tells the either directly or indirectly affected by necessary on the grounds that constitutes a small percentage of truth (can't see how that logic could fail). security measures aimed at protecting democratisation was the only way of undeniably evil people, who will Such precautions are token gestures, us from such threats. The government assuring political and economic security in insist on finding new exciting ways displays that were aimed at covering the claims its national strategy in the West. After seven years of armed to harm each other. Men sneak onto airports back in an event of an explosion, combating security challenges is "to warfare, stability has arguably never truly planes with bombs concealed in their and certainly not prioritising the reduce the risk from international been achieved in Iraq, neither has the underpants. Men happily sit next to passenger's safety. We are now learning terrorism, so that people can go about quality of life of its citizens been chi ldren and blow themselves up. what real airport security amounts to, and their daily lives freely and with significantly improved. Furthermore, the Men fly planes full of weeping people it is a harsh reality to face. However, I confidence" However, as more challenge whether this is even comparable interventionist security measures are to other events we submit ourselves to becoming commonplace in our society, we must ask, do measures that aim to daily. Are men now going to be standing protect our freedoms actually infringe up and walking out when offered a our human rights? prostate exam because it violates their Let us con~ider for example the 'rights' as a human being? I severely doubt introduction of body scanners ·in British a grown man is going to risk his health in airports. Gordon Brown claimed when they such a way so why in a less compromising ( were initially introduced it was in response position would he do exactly that? to "the emerging terrorist threat" from I understand that the arguments of Yemen and Somalia. The scanners use public and private are key here, with the advancing imaging technology to detect destination of the photos being the main potential threats; ostensibly this may concern. We have to remember, not every appear to be a useful tool in the counter­ doctor is a saint either. Most of these terrorism strategy, however the efficiency images will be immediately deleted from of this measure has come under great the system as promised, but there always scrutiny. QinetiQ, one of the exists a possibility that some may be manufacturers of the body scanners leaked onto the internet. However, to be admitted the scanners would be "unli_kely" honest in any society, we must put our to detect many of the explosive devices trust in any professional we are dealing used by terrorist devices. They are a with, even if sometimes they may fail us. measure to address the perceived threat Sadly human society means we must rather than actually increase security, often be punished for the crimes of the which essentially exacerbates the few, meaning that the one in a million atmosphere of suspicion. How can we "go humans planning to harm others must be about our lives freely and with confidence" rooted out from the thousands who only when an atmosphere of suspicion prevails? weapons, which l Furthermore, the detail of the images is supposedly posed a great Don't forget to og on and into buildings. But want a quiet break in the south of France. without resorting to so intricate that it breaks discrimination threat to Western This means we need to make the choice laws, breaches passengers' right to privacy citizens, ultimately failed have your say at sensationalist press, I between which is more important - a and violates child pornography laws whilst to materialise. Therefore, make the point that compromise of our privacy, or of our exposing passengers in a virtual state of it should be understood people do bad things for safety. The issue for the opposition to such undress. What is the use in attempting to that the rhetoric of bad reasons. measures is the simple challenge what do protect one conception of freedom, when it 'freedom', whilst partially We have been you suggest? It is all very well to criticise violates another? Therefore, this counter­ used within the realms of a more hit with an influx of media about terrorism the big bad authorities for their poor ideas terrorism strategy is not only ineffective, conventional meaning, also acts as a useful over the past decade. The fact is that, after of rights to privacy, but the question but inverts the overarching national guise under which wider hegemonic aims 9/11, people weren't complaining ab0l,1t remains, how would we otherwise solve security aim by breaching our personal can be realised. increases in security - they were worried such a crucial problem in the modern privacy. When such a measure cannot be Whilst security measures are undeniably about the imminent threat of terrorism. world? logically justified, perhaps it is necessary to integral to the safeguarding of our society, This threat has by no means gone; only The public is understandably concerned re-evaluate and re-focus our priorities. more recent measures have revealed the this month, our security services about where such invasions will end. It is Would the hundred thousand spent on inherent problems with the national intercepted a flight stopping off in Britain all very well to start shouting about '1984,' each individual scanning unit not be better security strategy. Our national·strategy from Yemen holding explosives. So, how but Communism failed for a reason. We invested in intelligence services? places the protection of freedom at its core do we prevent people taking such devices must realise that everyone is not selfless, Let us now consider a less recent, but no of its policy, yet in many cases this aim not onto planes? The new solution is to use and a lot of people are evil. The sad fact is less controversial example of western only fails to be achieved, but is inverted as full body scans. They may be invasive and that it only takes one individual to harm security strategy - the invasion of Iraq in some conceptions of freedom are replaced extreme, but ultimately right now, it's the many we need governments to use these 2003. When we look back on the reasoning by others. Furthermore, western security best we've got. body checks to search for concealed behind the Blair-Bush decision; it had a strategy can only continue to be justified The fact is, if we are going to go weapons. Instead of an unbearable predominantly moral basis. They argued whilst its remains focused on the freedom shooting through the atmosphere in a infringement of our human rights, we that military action was necessary for both of its citizens rather than the hegemonic massive metal tube at 30,000 feet, to land the liberation of the Iraqi people from a aims of the elite minority. In pausing to should see extreme security measures at a destination which should by rights corrupt and autocratic regime, but also reflect upon where our priorities lie, simply as a sacrifice we must pay for the liberation for western citizens from the perhaps more effective measures can be take weeks to arrive at, we have to be modern world we live in. threat of international terrorism. What was put in place. compromised in some way. Until now we Comment 10 Friday, November 26, 2010 I www.leedsstudent.org I Leeds Student 'Extreme left' responds Students shouldn't dismiss the role ofleftist groups on campus, uniting behind them can work as a creative and constructive response to government cuts

Joseph Muller fellow students to get involved can we the myth that it was all the work of a writer's assertion that a belief in Marxist SociaLst Students possibly hope to provide any effective minority of extremist nutters. Having ideas inevitably leads to genocide and First Year English opposition. We do not go around campus spent some time at Millbank, we spoke to repression. This is like saying that every joseph_muller badgering people to sign petitions or many students of no strong political Muslim is a potential Osama Bin Laden in @hotmaiLco.uk running down the street after them for leanings, with no real experience of waiting. Yes, atrocities have been donations in the manner seen by the activism, but who shared the same sense of committed in the name of socialism, but dreaded 'chuggers' (working for the frustration at the Conservative's reckless the policies of Stalin, Pol-Pot et al have apolitical charities Mr Gill endorses) who arrogance and the Lib Dem's craven long been condemned and discredited by plague the city centre. Our own meetings betrayal of their student supporters. Whilst the vast majority of left-wingers. Last week's comment section included a we do not condone the few isolated Supposedly progressive, capitalist piece by Louis Gill bemoaning the rise of Yes, atrocities have incidents of violence seen at Millbank, it is governments have a long history of the 'extreme !eft' on campus. /\s one of the the case that direct action can be far more supporting brutal dictatorships; from groups mentioned by the writer we think been commited in the effective than any amount of polite Franco to Pinochet to (initially) Saddam it's only fair to respond. lobbying. That well known extremist Hussein, not to mention the complicity in The picture of left-wing activism the name of Socialism ... Emmeline Pankhurst knew the value of the torture recently revealed in Abu Ghraib and writer paints is the tired old cliche of odd broken window in the fight against Guantanomo, so let us not pretend that the humourless zealots and militant but let's not pretend injustice. left have a monopoly on human rights firebrands, quoting Lenin whilst frothing Mr Gill admits that he has never actually abuses. at the mouth and labelling anyone who that the Left have a attended any protests, believing that he The mainstream media loves to spin the does not agree with their own narrow would feel excluded. This is a great shame myth of today's youth as either a viewpoint as class traitors and bourgeois monopoly on human as this is not the case for the vast majority generation of soft, apathetic hedonists or scum. This is not the case for most of protestors. We would therefore like to irresponsible, violent oiks. If they repeat socialists today (if indeed it ever really rights abuses extend an invite to Mr Gill, and anyone else the lie often enough, maybe they think was). who shares his concerns to come along to we'll all start believing it. Political activism We wholly agree with the writer that lhe anti-cuts movement's regular meetings on campus is not asimply nihilistic, anti­ bullying and sectarianism are and demonstrations so his own voice can everything posturing or empty headed counterproductive in building mass are run on democratic lines, where every be added to the growing uproar over the sloganeering, but the creative and movements. That is why we have been member is encouraged to voice their governments plans. We would also be constructive response of a generation who working closely with both the Student opinion on any issue raised in the happy to discuss our own tactics and beliefs are sick of being lied to, ignored, attacked Union and the Leeds University Against understanding that their views will be with Mr Gill if he so wishes, we recognise and patronised by our supposed elders and Cuts (LUAC) campaign in building considered respectfully and seriously that popular movements can only be betters. If Louis Gill wants to find an opposition to the current Government's Whether you agree with the events at successful if based on a broad plurality of example of destructive, ideologically driven unprecedented assault on higher Millbank tower seen at the November 10 opinion. politics he would be better off examining education. Only through encouraging our demonstration or not, please do not fall for Finally, we wish to take issue with the the policies of the current government. No knowledge, no sw-eat Highstreet shops seem willing to ignore their endorsement of sweatshops both abroad and in England, in favour saving time and money

taste, even sent some spoilt, materialistic leaving moral and ethical elements of the law in prices, the best thing to do for now is avoid teenagers to sweatshops in an attempt to draw the hands of'BigSociety' and its 'interpretations' buying clothes. How many of us can honestly say Hannah Bowen in the wider audiences of reality television. Most and 'flexibility'. Will the media become our sole we would be unable to last maybe six months re­ Second Year French and ItaJian recently Dispatches on Channel 4 returned to defender of transparency and human rights? discovering and re-working things from the back [email protected] investigative journalism to uncover not cute The grim irony is blatantly clear. The press of the wardrobe? Then after six months, spend children in far off Indonesia but an equally should not have that power. on a truly ethical outfit and support and disturbing side of the clothing industry. We are What, then, about consumer power? To be an encourage innovators. We must look deeper and in a sweatshop in the UK, in Leicester. The ethical shopper you must not only always be not be tricked by a label saying "Fairtrade cotton" workers are consenting adults, desperate researching and questioning, requiring a time on a top in New Look that was stitched by a In my more optimistic moments, I like to believe immigrants. The shops implicated - New Look, commitment, but you must also be prepared to desperate worker for £2.50/hour in a that the world is a changing place, that humanity Peacocks, Dorothy Perkins, Topshop - are windowless basement in Leicester. is finally beginning to learn from its mistakes signed up to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), This week, the charities People and Planet and take an interest in the surrounding world. Suppliers only have to promising not to employ this kind of labour or and War on Want ask students across the world Every now and again certain environmental or subcontractors who may be using these to question their Universities' policies on supply humanitarian movements show people united reassure the University factories. ~hains. 'Who makes those University of Leeds in the pursuit of justice in a way which makes me I like to think the best of people. You see I sweatshirts and where? The University spends feel warm inside. that their providers believe that those at the head of these stores did £112,500 on uniforms for staff, healthcare and But something always occurs which makes all sign up to ETI membership with good intent. I that evaporate. Something always makes me uphold minimum dental students, not including society clothing. do believe that the fat cats at the top are telling Such enonnous purchasing power surely enables despair. It seems even all the common goodwill the truth when they deny knowledge of what is in the world can be counter-balanced by the labour rights and us to be demanding and know who and what we happening at the bottom of their supply chain. are supporting. Currently suppUers only have to penny-pinching of a large corporation and then But ignorance is not an excuse. Surely if you are delicately concealed with neat PR and long standards reassure the University on a questionnaire that running a company and don't know all the their providers uphold minimum labour rights chains of blame. Our desire to do good has details you are not running it well. These become yet another profitable commodity. and standards, we have no specific strategies or companies are willing to delegate, prepared to spend a bit more. We cannot blindly buy from Nowhere is this better illustrated than on the policies on ethical procurement or human rights back off, to save time and money and to save the cheap shops that seemed to bring ethical high street. Occasionally a 1V crew will realise standards within the supply chain and do not lengthy investigations and assessments of policies mainstream; even ETI members seem to what shocking human dramas occur. In the past, ask suppliers to even disclose locations of subcontractors. enforce only superficial measures to gain there have been successful campaigns to force factories. It seems left to the media to get anything brownie points with thoughtful customers. After change in Gap and Nike. We have seen children As in the cases of the high street stores we must done. These companies only launched all, w.e cannot investigate thoroughly their in sweatshops for Primark, clarifying their ask ourselves about the ethics of ignorance and investigations because they were caught red­ suppUers when even they avoid the bother. seemingly unfeasible combination of low prices 'trust'. Asking questions is not hard; a consumer handed on camera. Furthermore, the Perhaps, considering overconsumption, and high standards. BBC 3, with typical tact and is entitled to make demands not pestering is in government wants to take further steps back, polluting dying methods and unjust cotton fact a shameful abclication of responsibility. Friday, November 26, 2010 I www.leedsstudent.org I Leeds Student 11 Comment This Right or a privilege? legislation 45% of young people in higher eduation has left our job market saturated. Maybe we must be should question the protesters' assertion that higher education is a right? challenged

John Denham provide graduate jobs fo r this 50 per cent. to undermine any yalue these quali fications Labour MP for Phoebe Ryan The devaluation of apprenticeships and could have by suggesting that a degree is the Southampton, ltchen Second Year furthe r education outside of universities shows onl y way to gain employment, which surely English a distinct lack of long- term consideration by puts a limit on social mobility, rather than in en09par@ our government and a suspicious focus on one any way promoting it. leeds.ac.uk particular short term goal - higher levels of As we begin to reap the poisonous outcome employment. Decreased unemployment of the Labour government's short-term numbers in the short term as these students solutions, who in their right mind would advise A longstanding principle of the UK's higher disappeared for the span of their degree would the continuation of such a trend? After such education system -- set out nearly 15 years ago by With student protests rampant across the falsely skew figures in favour of economic disastrous short-term decisions as renting Lord Dearing - was the idea that the cost of country on Wednesday, a popular banner recovery, thus making our government look hospital property instead of buying (providing universities should be shared between the slogan has sparked the question at the efficient and capable. If 50 per cent of 18-20 a smaller annual bill but an extortionately taxpayer and graduates. The reasoning behind foundation of the current crisis should year olds go into 'higher education', only to higher price over time) amongst many others, this was sound. Not only do students benefit education be a right, or a privilege? reappear after a possibly futile degree to find Jong-term ruin for short-term gain seems the from a top class education, so too does wider Whilst every Briton may deserve primary themselves permanently unemployable and order of the day, and is something that neither society. and secondary education as a 'right', surely we trained in a discipline in which there is no students nor any other citizen should stand At a stroke, and without real debate, the should reconsider this when approaching spectrum for future employment, for. Coalition Government has broken this principle. university education. When the Blair unemployment figures will undeniably take a A possible answer might be to revert to the They have decided that public sector cuts should government suggested the aim of 50 per cent long-term nosedive. meritocratic system which was in full force in fall disproportionately on universities, and that university attendance by 2010, the mass media After years of trying to abandon social the SO's. Instead of condemning children the cost of university funding should fall deemed it an unachievable figure. Yet, with hierarchy in Britain, why do we approve and educated at private institutions because they disproportionately on students. 2008/09 statistics of 45 per cent university allow the devaluation of such relevant, non· might have had better chances than a state­ University funding is clearly a difficult issue attendance and a dismal economy to boot, this graduate careers as plumbing, electrics and educated child, bring up the standards of state and one which requires tough choices. It is figure seems to be damaging us all by mechanics, to name but a few? Increasing the schools, making any academically capable child important that the UK's universities have a continuing to rise. With a figure of 70 dignity and worth of this genre of job would worthy of a place at a university, with a total secure, long-term funding base that protects our graduates applying for each job reported in The surely provide a more competitive grant should their situation require it. Why did world-class standards in teaching and research. Telegraph earlier this week, is a degree truly the employment market all round, ensuring that we change an institution which was far from That's why one of the more concerning only way towards successful employment? those with academic strengths achieve broken in favour of this end product -by 2012, aspects of the government's plans is that, in most Writing this article from the position of a employment at the end of a functional and only those capable of paying up to £9,000 per cases, universities will be no better funded than Leeds student, I'd say no. As the Labour era has valuable degree, whilst those with strengths year may be able to achieve the university they are at present · even after a huge increase in passed and we move into the hands of a outside of academia are equally valued, having education they are capable of. So we thought the fees students pay. This is because the Cameron/Clegg government, the numbers of been pushed to achieve in their field. Though we had moved into a more liberal Tory era? Conservatives and Lib Dems have chosen to cut young people aspiring to a university education the Cameron/Clegg manifesto claims to desire This has old Tory values stamped all over it. funding for university teaching by 80 per cent. has skyrocket~d. The question our government increased social mobility and provision of Fees will need to be increased significantly just has failed t( 3.n< wer is how they could possibly apprenticeships, they have taken the decision to maintain funding at current levels. Research has shown that many universities will need to charge fees of at least £7,500 a year just to avoid losing money. These cuts will leave many of our uni:'"ersities struggling with too li~tle money to mamtain their global status, at a time when the UK's co_mpetitiveneSs is fundamental to our Taxing the innocent economic recovery. It also means students on most courses will now be entirely responsible for funding their own Britain should follow Denmark's example and implement a 'fat tax' rather than degrees. Students in England wilt face amongst the highest fees of any public university system in punishing companies who are trying to improve our health the industrialised world alongside some of the lowest levels of public funding for university teaching. Most graduates will still be paying off (fun fact: that's 32 billion McDonald's chocolate, ice cream and coke, and our late Oms Terry their debts 30 years later Cheeseburgers, around enough to stack as night kebabs cost a little bit more - what And with some universities charging £9,000 Second Year high as the moon twice). difference would that make to your weekly more than others, my concern is that many Social Pohcy and The individual health cost is just as bad, spend? The Danes decided it wasn't enough students will be forced to choose the cheapest Philosophy Morgan Spurlock's wasn't a to suppose the difference it would make, Supersize Me course, not the one that is best for them. [email protected] myth, junk food is killing us with type 2 they'd been 'emphasising and relying on self diabetes (a condition originally only found in responsibility' for too long so they tried the The Coalition Government has produced the adults over 40) at an all time high in tax and for the first time, childhood obesity worst of all possible worlds. It is why Labour is teenagers and obesity being linked to heart is on the decline. opposing these proposals and voting against the Innocent ha·,1e lost a 13 year court battle disease, respiratory conditions, impaired The UK needs to wake up. It's not increase in fees. a~ainst the 17.5 per cent tax it has to pay on fertility and premature death to list but a 'nannying' or a 'Big Brother' state to impose a Yet, the Government wants to rush through a its smoothies whilst junk foods are getting tax rise on saturated fats, its vital to the vote on increasing fees within weeks -well before away with killing the nation, tax free. It is not the state nation's health. Imposing a tax on tobacco key details of the policy are published in the Every 250ml bottle of Innocent Smoothie was the best incentive the UK has ever made Higher Education White Paper due out next contains '100 per cent pure and fresh fruit' 'nannying' to impose a to make people quit smoking, now it's time March. This is plainly wrong. and contains two of your government to make the same push for the fatty foods These changes hugely increased fees and recommend five a day, but 35p out of every before obesity catches up. We know the ending public funding for most undergraduate £2 bottle goes to the taxman. Fresh fruit is tax rise on saturated health risks and what it's costing the degrees are the most profound in decades. We not subjected to tax as the HRMC considers economy in healthcare for the overweight, need to see the proposals in full At present, there it an 'essential' food, but stick 'three quarters fat, it is vital to the and yet individuals are reluctant to do are still many unanswered questions - for of a pound of fruit' in a liquidizer and sell it anything about it. In 2007, Oxford and example we still don't know the number of as a drink and you have to pay tax on your nation's health Nottingham University found that a 17.5 per students who will have access to loans and beverage.' How is this fair when you stick the cent rise on 'fatty, sugary and salty' could maintenance awards, nor what the provisions for same amount of low quality meat in a avert 3,200 deaths a year. At around 65p improving participation will be or which degree mincer, pump it full of trans-fatty acids and few. It's time to start taxing those extra for your weekly shop, it hardly seems courses are set to receive public funds after the sell it a as a burger and you pay diddily-squat responsible, not companies like Innocent much to save a country's health government's 80 per cent cut - these are key on tax. who are making a difference. Innocent's mission is to make healthy questions and the Government should not be Denmark ha!i become the first country in BBC's Panorama last week investigated if eating easier, pick up a bottle f~om Essentials pushing for a vote before they are answered. the world to implement a 'fat tax' and it's a 'fat tax' would make the same difference in and that's 2 of your 5 a day ma couple of It looks very much like the Government is time for the most obese country in Europe to the UK that it has in Denmark. The Health gulps, Britain needs to massively rethink its attempting to railroad through the increase in do the same. Obesity now rivals smoking at Secretary has already announced that it will strategy on healthy eating by knocking off fees and the changes without proper public Britain's biggest preventable killer and is be cutting funds for it's health eating the tax on their smoothies and consider the scrutiny and deny those opposed to plans to have campaign 'change for life' but seems benefits of taxing the fat. their voices heard. This is unfair and should not bn ~~t~~n~! ~~~/~:~t ~g~~~i;'~s\~~~ unwillingly to replace it with anything else. be allowed to go ahead unchallenged. costing the state 32 billion pounds a year Imagine that all our indulgences like 12 Friday, November 26, 2010 J www.leedsstudent.org J Leeds Student leedsstudent online www.leedsstudent.org Day of Action: LS reported live from the protest via twitter your Over 1500 students and lecturers protesting in leeds city centre. Traffic brought to a stand still. 12:50 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for BlackBerry* response http://twitpic.com/39qf3e - Police out in force in Leeds #demo2010 #leedsmarch #Jeedsprotest 1:16 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for BlackBerry® edsalkeld Excellent coverage of today's march from @LeedsStudent and the thanks Never seen the queue for Leeds Greggs so big. Protesting obviously makes from @WestYorksPolice was just great. Proud of how peaceful it was! people hungry #demo2010 #leedsrnarch #leedsprotest 1:17 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for BlackBeny® anywavewilldo http://twitpic.com/39qizu - Crowd listening to speakers: "funding for ed is not the @LeedsStudent is 'anarchist' blaming part of your reporting strategy - problem it's part of the solution"#demo2010 1:30 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for ; like publishing names ofleeds students to get them nicked? #demo2010 Black.Berry® l; Students marching back to leeds uni and met to occupy #demo2010 reallyopenuni #leedsmarch #leedsprotest 1:30 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for BlackBerry® @LeedsStudent 'A revolution without dancing is not a revolution worth having

http://twitpic.com/39qnn6 - Police intervene as angry driver attempts to drive into Trends Leeds march on gt georges st #demo2010#leedsrnarch 1:46 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for LeedsStudent, @leedsstudent is now trending in #Leeds BlackBeny® h ttp://trendsmap.com/ gb/leeds Leeds uni students have stormed michael sadler to occupy. Fire alarm is going off #demo2010 #leedsmarch 2:01 PM Nov 24th via Twitter for OwenBradley BlackBerry® @LeedsStudent awesome. With you in spirit folks. http://twitpic.com/39r1fw - Students occupy ms lecture theatre #demo2010 samwolfson #leedsmarch Wed Nov 2414:31:40 2010 via Twitter for BlackBerry~ We will fight them with our Turkey Pasties RT @LeedsStudent: Never seen the queue for Leeds Greggs so big. @UniversityLeeds"@LeedsStudent: Students calling for people involved in occupation not to be penalised by uni. #demo201 #leedsmarch"" Wed Nov 2414:45:40 2010 via Twitter for Black.Berry~ Tweet @LeedsStudent and get your views in print. ~ bro·g· ·or· fiie ·we·ek ·· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Keep visiting our website ••• Definitely, Maybe, passengers side ot the conversation the argument. Although. perhaps the : and my Australian friend and I were latter more than the former of course. • throughout the week for : Probably Not: saved from the humiliation of having So despite his interesting speech : occupation updates from Leeds •. Lost in Translation said 'oh yes of course' to a question atndthperonn,·cuenScica~ns,hlmwiasnh twohsaydrhellvoe •. which was not of the 'yes' or 'no' 0 0 u.1 0 0 Student's James Killin. For up-to­ . variety... us to the train station. You can't help • • Whilst on a weekend away in It was only afterwards that it got it if no .one has a single due what you : the minute reporting follow us on • Newcastle, T encountered my first me thinking about the whole accents are saymg. • experience with a monster. Albeit, a twitter at 'LeedsStudent'. phenomenon. It is the general . : nice, normal looking monster, but consensus that everyone likes the Do the English learn a lot about the • • one with a deadly weapon. A sound of other people's accents over Australian accent from Neighbours? • • completely unintelligible accent. their own. I find it highly amusing DEFINITELY (and it's really not the : • Monday afternoon saw myself that some of the English I have met best teacher guys!) : and two friends (one Australian and love the Australian accent, and for the . • one English) in the back of a taxi life of me I cannot figure out why. It's Was the Scottish man talking about • • attempting to converse with a also online this so terribly nasally and we make up glassing his sister in a pub in : • Scottish man who had the world's and shorten words like there is no Australia? : strongest accent The whole situation tomorrow. MAYBE (but I hope not) Thcutrc Kcvicw: Spring Awclkcning • rendered me completely stupefied. I However, accents are useful tools . Week. .. • was consciously concentrating very for two main reasons. Will the English ever truly believe me : • hard to understand what he was l. They make you recognisable as when I tell them that no one really • Arts & Film review : going on about but it all just came out corning from a certain country or area says 'throw another shrimp on the • the Music Theatre • in this huge, drawn out, mumbled and can thus perhaps give you barbie'? • • syllable. The only thing I managed to something in common with another PROBABLY NOT! (But please stop • society's • grasp was something about a sister person from that country or area. Or, asking!) : production of • who lives in Australia and someone and most importantly: Sarah Bown• : who bottles someone in a pub 2. It provides endless entertainment Spring Awakening • (hopefully the two weren't for the people who don't have your To read more biogs head over to : and Theatre • connected). accent and are constantly laughing at www.leedsstudent.org • Group's original • Luckily for me, my English friend the way you say things. . : had obviously taken some lessons in I can admit that I have been lucky Got an idea for a blog? Get in • play, Desolation .• . Scottish. . . . and. .was. .able. . to. hold. . . up. the. . . enough. . . . to. . experience. . . . . both. . .sides. . of. . . touch. . . at. [email protected]...... : Row.

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Never discuss important stuff This is perhaps the most important point Nobody likes anyone who has something serious to say about anything. It's depressing. Views and opinions are useless: lose them. They get in the way of pretending to like everyone. If you absolutely must express some polrtical / feminist stance then you must express rt in uninfonned idealistic generalisations. People are more comfortable wrth those. Otherwise jump on whatever band-wagon trundles your way. Similarly any topic that could possibly evoke and emotive reaction should be avoided

This IS very important. Obviously, you can't do anythins wi!? yourself; you might set embarra.s_sed or annoy somebody. However you don't want to seem bonng erther. You must remain on the penphery of any potential mayhem, but careful not get involved directly. For this reason you need. to have o.ne. hopefully ~runk friend to draw attention to how edgy you are. This handy fnend happily stnps naked 1n whoever's kitchen and allows complete strangers to wax him/ her. Then you can pretend to be honified, shout 'not again' and join in the laughter at his expense. Voi!a! You'i"-e fun by association. . The same result can be achieved with wildly exaggerated responses to everything IJlllii1a Show your independence N ever let anybody think you like them. Even people you like. Otherwise they'll stop vying for your approval. So let everyone know that you're not quite sure about them by constant.ly switching the group you're with. If you enter a room wrth fnends, then immE:diately leave them as you 1nconsp1c~ously scout for.faces you recognise. Hav!ng found a likely target. open with a meaningless, perfunctory greeting and 5"ra:rt talking about whatever. Dunng.this exchange be constantly searching for a new group, whilst taking a lazy interest in whatever's being .said The minute you see new people, cheerfully drtch the losers you're with and saunter over. Repeat Thrs way you'll look popular. "Pasta or Pasta? P asta it. "Doesnt is then." anyone els . e Wtpe th . etrarse H· through ,, we've met./ yelled, 'you look like w· their legs?" ,// Ferrel/' at you last Week. I've faceb k oo stalked you though."

"Emma ! think l was experiencing my firn pretentious party. And I am sure low coming here in our the people who attended it were not even that pretentious. p)jamas is a really Next to pyjamas the average high school geography teacher in bad idea". There we mustard corduroys looks pretentious. &rt this did not change the were standing at fact that everyone else looked like they had walked out of the foot of a house American Apparel, been taught how to make extreme that now intoxication look like a shoot for Elle's night-life feature and had emanated a pure, their hair done by Gustavo. down unsifted brand of Also, most people seemed to possess the ability to keep their social competrtion. mouth open at a precise angle that enabl~ them to look erther Being the students compelling confused or heartbreakingly hungry, because this is we are Le. easily "very attract.Ne". swayed by invitations to various We decided the only way to retaliate against any possible parties, even if the result is Juggling the night away as you move stares was to dance, and dance we did. And this is why I have from party to party, we were sti!I at a neN party dressed in our now decided hipsters are pretty awesome because no one interpretation ofthe Lost Boys from our eanier Peterpan birthday noticed our bedtime stnpes. This is because Hipsters expenence shindig. life partially, if not completely, out of their skulls just so they can Don't get me wrong. House Party-whonng is a process easily deal with each other and say 'that's so avante garde' for the accomphshable if you're not slightly idiotic and decide weanng thousandth time without cornmrttmg suicide. The individuals who pyjamas to what appeared to be Catpower's after-party is did not.Jee our attire thought rt was a new take on freedom - legitJmate. The aim is not to mix genres, would you go to your ''That is so deck (this means cool). rt's JUst so 1940s liberal1st post­ three year old Sister's b1nthday party dressed as a highft-pa1d male war, pre-Victorian, antJ-consequentialist" Needless to say I had ~::::_~~~-::-:~~~~~~~1 stnppe~ one of the most amazing nights ever and must give hipsters three . g holidays "Lets 1ust say 'Hi', see what fs like. and then we can leave", approval nods for knowing how to have a good pretentious tJme. The pend in . tless lectures has now Emma looked atme as she stood in herbluestnped pyjamas and Srt:ting through po1n I almost laughed because she looked a little like a touchy-feef( old Winiee Nzalo efinitely lost rt.s suicidal air. man who'd been given probation. &rt there was no room for I:d~~~~.:==::.:..------humour in the situation, the party we had walked into was I nothing like our group of on-the-fence hippies were used to.

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Coke Zero And all the hippies threw rocks at me - well it's Being a Journalism student of sorts I've regretfully spent rather cynics? great. ok? a lot of my time reading the news. Any chance to nick At first rt was through a paper was taken in a bid to keep up to date with amazing. it was all the world at large and 1s an annoyingly effective fonn of what so fun! Boobies I call 'edifying procrastination'. Unfortunately however, when combined wrth The price of c. offee all's said and done this is still just 'procrastination'. vacuous opinion Yah booo two d etc. , qui for a latte blah blah etc Having done this for the best part of three years l can all on one page safely say that I'm done with it. I finally came to the conclusion was JUst soooo this morning that keeping up to date with the news 1s nothing neadable. And I more than an exercise in fortitude after realising once and for was endlessly Essays vs Cricket all that news is consistently crap. entertained finding out which ng of the Ashes series kicking off this The fact that I am something of an aloof tool, combined Premiership star had just bought a 5-foot diamond Th e t im1 . d l Has there ever been a week 1s really not 1 ~at~ doze off blissfully on wij:h my deep hatred of any coverage of what dribbles out of encrusted statue of his bell-end to give to Danielle Lloyd. Cheryl Cole's mouth, means I nonnal!y read any broadsheet But desprte this glorious start to my new life as a red top bhetterfsapt~1\~·~ fi~:nthough because degrhees t e so · d important Watc 1ng paper going. However I couldn't take it any more. reader, the cracks began to show in our relationship and are really cdhehap an eu~f drongos ~ry into their Having read the same financial doom and gloom tales before long I read an article that was so bad I vomited all Ponting an is poss since 2008, the news this week that the Irish economy is over the framed picture of Claire Balding that I keep on my BBQs 1s essential. doing its best impression of your arsehole after a heavy night desk. The groundbreaking headline in the DOIiy Express of chasing girthy slags at Fruity (1.e. spluttering and wheezing roared the words 'ROADS ARE DANGEROUS. SAY down the shitter whilst causing an almighty stench for people CHILDREN'. This media bombshell was explained with more North Korea nearby) was too much. golden prose as it explained 'Children are at risk from Come on guys J thought we all decided;=i yvar w as completeJy Dobbins. Can't we all Fi_nanc1al sob stories are alanningly tedious, I've been speeding drivers and "dangerous roads" around schools and Just pay1 1t on COLJ? reading them day 1n day out since 'THE CRUNCH' of 2008 homes'. and I'm still completely oblivious as to what the heirs going It's been rumoured that Hunter S Thompson has bought on. a trampoline to facilitate the somersaults he is cutTently And with this I Jacked it all in and took the plunge. I mean perfonning in his grave right now. how lowbrow can the Muror really be? The Express surely GOING DOWN can't be aimed entirely at paranoid old trollops and Diana Pete Starr ,1;~:1LIJHt.______Bug ies, bottles and boo s: finding the balance University is known as a time to be irresponsible. Most students are seen as lazy, unhealthy and barely capable of looking after themselves, yet alone anybody else. But there are some amongst us who do just that - for their own children. LS2 investigates how being a parent affects the student lifestyle, and how to juggle the two.

Looking after a crying, screaming, vomiting course and was told she'd never go back and much as we can for students with dependent n~rsery fees , a sum near impossible to pay person whilst battling sleep deprivation at finish it. However, little over two years later children.'' without the help of the grant. As a part-time stupid o'clock sounds like a pretty accurate here she is sat in the Roger Stevens cafe and Like Charlotte, Josina admits her social life student, Josina isn't eligible for any loans or desaiption of Freshers' Week chatting away, surrounded by her course has "ground to a halt" and the only time she grants so claims income support and Local Looking past the health implications of friends. can catch up on work is aft.er her children are in Housing Allowance while receiving the Leeds downing Asda-priced vodka, the first week of So how much does having a child affect your bed. As both Josina and Charlotte assert. it bursary which covers half of her tuition fees for uni was no doubt one of the most memorbale university experience7 Charlotte admits that would seem that being a parent at university is the year. - if not the best - weeks of your life. But what if she hasn't been on a night out since coming to a "real juggling act"; an act which can be very that crying, screaming, vomiting person wasn't university but does that really matter? Do we overwhelming at times. your 'I love you' shouting, toilet-hugging flat­ come to uni to drink our body weight in tequila Nevertheless, josina explained what a Surely we should mate. What if that person was your own child, and nurse a hangover over the next day or get rewarding experience it has been raising a child your little bundle of joy who is dependant on a decent degree to improve our futures? whi!e also furthering her education in the you for absolutely everything? It seems having a kid at university has kept knowledge that she is improving her family's envy, rather than Living away from home has made most Charlotte focused and determined to succeed, future prospects: " My chi ldren are the best students conclude that when it comes to not only for herself, but also for the future motivation I could have. I'm very lucky to have judge, parents looking themselves they are completely and welfare of Summer: "I want to concentrate on a great support network of family and friends utterly hopeless. Between trying to juggle a my work as much as I can ... it would be nice to which makes a huge difference too. With strict social life and falling asleep in the Edward Boyle be able to go out more, but its not something I time management and careful budgeting it is like Josina as library, most can just about manage to get by. In resent not doing." possible.'' light of this, the thought of a student coping Leeds Student also spoke to Josina Maynard Surely we should envy, rather than judge, responsible, with a small child, as well as trying to cope with who helps run the Leeds parents like Josina as responsible, hardworking a university lifestyle would seem an impressive Student Parents Society. a and focused students clear, on what they want achievement. positive way in which in life. Isn't that why we're all at uni, to find out hardworking and And yet. the image of a Vicky Pollard-like, student parents can what we want to achieve in our lives? benefit-abusing, teenage mum getting pregnant interact with each Most students live by the motto 'If it ain't focused students just to get a council house is constantly other in a smart price, I ain't interested', spending half the promoted and perpetuated. Young women supportive time close to the poverty-line and eating instant A lthough having a chi ld has an obvi ou~ with children get repeatedly negative community. noodles for the fourth time in a week while impact on your education and social life; coverage from the media but at Leeds Josina said: somehow always managing to find that extra student parents are given too much bad press University there are plenty of examples of "We hold fiver to spend behind the bar at The T enace. by those who seem to be stuck in a young women who have defied the social events However, for student parents, money is judgemental time warp. stereotypes and successfully managed ....-; M.!£: for student undoubtedly a real concern. In 2009, the The reality is that young women can have balancing motherhood with a degree. ~ parents and National Union of Students conducted the first children and still live fulfi lled and successful lives. One such parent is Charlotte Thornton, a ...... try and UK-w ide research into the experience of If anything. young mums are people to look up first year Criminology and Criminal Justice ·• : improve the student parents, which highlighted the need for to as examples of how responsibility, hard student from Leeds who, like all freshers, is -o·•~ student better information and guidance with an work and time management can increase attempting to juggle her social life and experience as emphasis on student finance. prospects for the future. It's an example many education but with the added pressure of ·• Charlotte lives at home with her mum, and other students should·take notice of. looking after 19 month old daughter, Summer -~ receives a child-care grant of £7,200 per year. Niamh Clayton. which pays for Summer's £600 per month words: Maddie Palaa 20 year old Charlotte told Leeds Student, ''People assume rm just another teenage mum "People assume I'm just another teenage mum and are so surprised when they find out I'm doing a degree" and are so surprised when they find out I'm doing a degree; it's unheard of where I'm from." When Charlotte fell pregnant she was halfway through a college diploma Above:Josina Manyard and her son. or you're an absolute nutcase, I'm sure To attempt this recipe Jamie's 30 minute meals are entirely achievable. As for yourself visit, the rest of us novice cooks http://bit.\y/foGCS 1 (i.e Jamie's target audience) if you try it you will, from my experience, eventually Let us know how you did end up with a somewhat by logging on to less than impressive meal. · As well as a headache, high www.leedsstudent.org and blood pressure and a mountain range of leavi ng your comments on washing up in your sink. and set the timer to make 'Jamie's Killer th is article! Jerk Chicken.' I had all my equipment and ingredients to hand as if I was on Masterchef but I love Jamie unfortunately within IO minutes I was up Oliver, I really do. you-know-what creek. I couldn't work out And I genuinely believe we could have a how to get the food processor to work, beautiful friendship one day. I've always and far from being 'golden and crisp' my been a big fan of his shows back since the chicken was still looking decidedly raw. days of The Naked Chef yet have been a (N.B turning on the stove would have been somewhat passive viewer, never actually a good idea). cooking anything he's made. I'm not going to lie. Reggae Reggae Jerk I'm aware I'm no Nigella, but Jamie sauce was looking like a very tempting insists in his new show Jamie's 30 Minute option. However, I powered through, and Meals that his cooking can be embraced by eventually managed to get all the dishes the masses and is speedy, simple and fun. cooked and served. So what the hell. I gave it a shot. 30 The problem was, if you didn't keep up minutes sounded practically generous, so I with Ja.mie's lightening speed, the rest of was sure it would be easy peasy. Also, I the timings get messed up, so when he's hate losing at anything, so I knew I could do casually putting the finishing touches to it dressing the salad, you're left wielding a I wasn't so cocky when I got to saucepan of uncooked rice yelling, 'What Sainsbury's and realised I had 36 now Jamie, WHAT NOW?!' ingredients to buy. THIRTY SIX. Jamie' Overall it was actually pretty damn tasty, Real!y? l also hadn't considered how near and there were empty plates all round. impossible some of the ingredients would However, what was supposed to be a 3_0 be to find in oh-so-exotic Headingley. Black minute cooking extravaganza culminated in beans? No chance. And as for some an hour and a half kitchen nightmare. I'd obscure type of chilli I'm pretty sure is only pretty much turned into Gordon Ramsay found in the depths of a Peruvian village, anyway, screaming blue murder at sweet think again. corn and spring onions. 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full of Vitamin C, but they leaving your bed and the house is actually far also help keep your immune system up and n at t e also happen to be an more beneficial for you than lying in your bed your body happy so, instead of slipping D0 h exce11ent hangover cure and avoiding the cold in the rest of your on the ice as you try to run around Hyde and are the perfect mixer house. Park, try going to exercise classes at the uni with vodka - an easier way Keeping up a regular exercise regime will. instead. You could even try a workout DVD from the comfort of your living room (but winter blues foryouto probably warn your housemates first so they don't have a shock when they see you. red - Surviving faced, sweating, sprawled on the floor the British incorporate your new attempting a press up). winter is healthy regime into every aspect of your life. So, although it may not seem like it now. if hard worl< at The cold winter winds and icy temperature you follow this advice you have every chance the best of times, will definitely leave your skin looking and of making it through the winter without but living in student feeling tired so if you want to avoid looking in catching pneumonia, breaking your leg on ice accommodation on limrted funds means we the mirror in February and finding you've aged or having your body become one with your students have the odds stacked against us. ten years in the space of three months, mattress. Good luck. First, when trying to keep healthy it might definitely invest in a decent moisturiser for words: Joanna Souter be a good idea to ditch those midnight take­ your hands and your face. aways, or at least cut down on the numbers. Tinted moisturisers work miracles and can Start getting vitamins into your diet: while give your skin back the glow it's been missing. making room in the weekly student budget If that's pushing the boat out a little too much, for fresh fruit and vegetables may not be your try adding a bit of bronzer to your every day first priority, it will be essential if you want to moisturiser. Making sure you keep drinking keep the sniffles at bay. lots of water is always important, especially Try spinach. a good source of iron, tossed when hung-over, but in the winter it will be into your pasta or have a go at making your vital to ensure your -skin and body is kept own soups, the perfect remedy to those hydrated. ho!Tld winter evenings. As the evenings draw in and temperatures Butternut squash and parmesan is always plummet it becomes very hard to resist the impressive or, for the less adv€nturous, pea sudden urge to roll up in your duvet and soup is also a good, simple option. hibernate till spring, especially as your normal But, my number one miracle cure for 15 minute walk to uni becomes a treacherous keeping healthy over the winter is oranges. hike avoiding swamps of mud and black ice. They are a godsend; not only are they packed But, as difficult as it seems when your snooze alarm is going off for the third time in a row, Girls: What to buy a guy Guys: What to buy a girl Shopping for men can be even more stressful guidelines need to be set Numero uno, avoid W.ith the time of giving rapidly approaching. money! than shopping with them. Hitting the shops dressing the bottom half. It is hard to find the being male, it'_s the time where we have to pvt Purses or bags also work well but they can feel like a spee? trial, trying on clothes right size, length and style to suit your own lots of effort into deciqing what we are going generally need to be qurt:e expensive, or at befo~ you buy is a sin and the pinnacle of the frame let alone a boy, so save yourself the time to buy for the females in our lives. If, like the !east give that impression - a cheap Primark day 1s more about the. Subway (always a and effort Besides, most guys prefer to choose large majority of the male population, you bag is not going to go down well. Ideally, if she footlong) ratherthan finding the perfect shoes their own trousers, be it a tracksuit, chinos or d1-ead this and have not got a clue where to is into vintage (you should be able to tell) a However, Christmas shopping for men leaves skinny jeans. This rule also applies to shoes and start here's a quick guide. cool, quirky vintage bag or purse could be a me mo1-e than just tired. The whole this leads me on to rule Numero dos. Unless To start from the top let's consider the good, cheaper alternative whether in a new experience is completely overwhelming; you know a specific type and size. for example p1-esent for your mum. A perfume, a scarf or a or old relationship. ending up feeling Jost on a high street that was black Converse in a twelve. then J suggest nice diary/notepad ai-e all usually pretty safe Another option for the newer relationship once my best friend but is now a living hell. staying well away from any type of footvvear. bets here, and it's maybe best advised to stay (or fo1-the cash strapped long-term couple) is Every girl would acknowledge it is hard How successful would your boyfriend be in away from fashion. to get a few .·sweet' stocking filler type enough shopping for your friends, let alone choosing the perfect pair of heels? I think my When it comes to sisters, two words: pr:esents. A quirky hot water bottle coupled your father, brother or boyfriend. With so point is proven. T opshop jewelle1y. Pretty stylish and pretty with a fun Christmas jumper could be an many condemning Christmas as a Apart from these golden rules, the world is cheap, a standard T opshop necklace works option. Sizing does become an issue when commercialised monster, the worst crime is your oyster. Jumpers, shirts or coats will every time. buying clothes though. tt is always a risk to buy the impersonal gift. So no easy pre-packaged always be wif)ners. Take a look at their own Now to move to the one you wet"e all a size too big or even small - if in doubt Boots 3-for-2 presents. There is also pressure style and aim to buy something that resembles wa!ting for: the girlfriend. If you a1-e simply always go f<::>r the smaller size. A good option to buy a present that is tasteful and useful, yet this. If they wear vintage branded t-shirts, head dating then whether to buy a p1-esent or not 1s with sizing 1s to ask a female housemate of at the same time wrtty and memorable down to the Corn Exchange and pick up a real dilemma. If its been a couple of weeks hers who will probably be able to tell the Last year l bought my father a vintage­ something quirky. Perhaps a cute cardigan to then you should probably just get her a drink, exact size or at least more accurately predict covered hardback collection of short stories by add that something extra to their existing look if it has been longer and you think rt: may tum his favourite author. Feeling smug walking out Accessories also make brilliant Christmas than you., and if it goes wrong you can just tell into a relationship maybe you should get her a the g1rlfnend that you went for the size her of the shop, I imagined his face lighting up as he presents and there is such variation on the small trinket He1-e it is best to go for an in­ housemate suggested. opened the gift. flicked through the pages and High Street it is hard to go wrong. From the joke present For example if she's always losing revelled in his favourite stories. The fact is it traditional winter extras like hats, gloves and The final option is underwear. Old or new her keys get her a key ring, if she likes some remains on the book shelf unread. Even when scarves there is an endless list of bags, wallets relationship. this is a purchase to be made you think you have bought the perfect present and watches. terrible band, buy her a CD or poster of the with confidence and approached with caution. rt can be completely wrong. Ultimatelythough, Unfortunately for me, my boyfriend is not band, however, as with the mother, stay away You need to be sure the present will be your parents will forgive you. You can carry on particularly interested in clothes erther. In a last­ from fashion. appreciated. Basically if she's all lacy underwear buying your Dad Turkish delight and books he ditch desperation fuelled act, I sent a group Once you are in a relationship things get a and suspenders she would probably love does not read; he will still think you are the text around my male friends. 'Am writing an little easier, here a big problem is what to some sexy underwear. However if she wears best thing since sliced bread. article, need to know the best present you spend. A relationship that is just a couple of more conservative, plain underwear then My boyfriend is another matter. Not only is have been given by a girl.' Luckily they all read months old around £20 is probably a good wrapping her up a corset and putting it under this is our second Christmas together, but our the message the way I wanted them too, and amount, if a bit longer, say around six, £40 is the Christmas tree isn't going to go down birthdays are both in January and we have the replies were surprising. Bar one friend who probably a good amount. Obviously the older well. Just don't stray too far to the other side agreed to only buy one present for each other. cited a Cheryl Cole folder as his finest present, the relationship the more you are probably of the spectrum; a 5-pack of M&S 'briefs' is not The pressure is mounting. the emphasis was placed on inexpensive, required to spend, unless you have some very excrt:ing and frankly a bit odd. Whatever Last year we abandoned the romantic and home-made gifts. While it may not be the 'agreement' (which she will want you to option you go for: it needs to be classy and meaningful gift. Instead of the stocking filled most glamorous Christmas gift, something ignore). For the bigger spenders, go for relatively expensive If you fee\ confident that it with a Pingu DVD, poetry book and milk home-made is a personal and sincere present jewellery. This is for the more established will go down well then this also gives an bottles (Bonbon in Thornton's arcade do the So, leaving the horrors of an over­ relationship, and it has to be fairly expensive excuse to spend a bit more on a new best ones I have ever tasted) this is the time to enthusiastically festive high street behind, ! will designer jewellery. A Vivienne Westwood girlfriend if you wish - after all it is going to invest mor~ effort an_d buy him something be heading to the market and hobby craft for necklace or Links of London bracelet is a benefit you both. extra meaningful. But 1f he 1s not into art or some inspiration ... in the hope of finally solving guaranteed winner, and you can pick up either So there's a small guide, try to remember it books and has a limrt:ed interest in music, what the mystery that is the perfect Christmas gift for under [ I 00. But jewelle,y of this type is just a guide and good luck! else is there? should be avoided for the new relationships Perhaps something fashionable is the where it will seem a bit too keen and full on. answer. But it can be difficult to get this right words : Hannah Townsend and Louise Plus, if you're not sure how serious the When it comes to buying clothes I feel a few Donovan relationship is it could be a bit of a waste of words:T omas Jivanda Stocking fillers With the cold weather creeping in, end-of­ upon us. Yes, that time of year w hen greed is and stockings fu ll of treats and presents. term deadlines approaching and Christmas rife and we are thrust back into the giddy Here are some ideas of how to fill your super­ parties looming, rt: seems the festive Season is excitement of our childhood with Santa sacks stylish stocking this year. words : Alice Tate

Biogs and street style Get on board with this We can't keep photos have become season's fur addiction, our mitts off these the fashionista's go-to opting for faux with and neither should for all things chic; Urban Outfitters' faux you. Who knew it keep inspired year­ fur head warmer, £ 15. was so easy to get round by flicking Perfect for covering hands-on with the through Style Diaries - bad-hair days and aviator trend? a culmination of warming ears on frosty (Real leather too!) personal style from mornings! £26.99, River worldwide bloggers. Island. [ 16.99/rom Urban Outfitters. Aqua by Aqua has definitely made a name for itself in the past year. A pieces being added Leeds base.d brand which. opened it~ fir-st London store in April, it celebrated rts fourth year 1n Leeds this September, and has recently LS: For a brand that has such distinctive and intricate designs, you a,-e become a major brand on Asos.com. Leeds Swdent caught Up with Jen affordable, How important is this for you? from the brand to talk about its recent success. It's really important I don't think Aqua would ever want to be at such a high price range that they were excluding people; we want to be exclusive LS: Congratulations, you've had quite a year. How is London comparing in the sense that rt:'s a special piece. At the moment as well, it's grey and to Leeds? dreary enough wrt:hout us then putting our prices up. Students are a really It's more similar than what we thought rt would be. London does have big part of ourta1-get market We have a lot of students come in, so when more of a dressed down, effortless feel to it whereas in Leeds gi ris like to September comes, we're happy! get a brt more dressed up, but overall they are pretty similar LS: It is the time of year for the party dress, what is Aqua's perfect item LS: Being a brand originally based in Leeds, how much of your inspiration for the more glamorous winter nights? comes from the city, and from where else does it stem? It would have to be the Lloyd maxi dress. but the whole of the new All the designers are from Leeds originally, and we've always been very collection "Sleigh" is absolutely gorgeous, it's really hard to distinguish a close!y related to the city. When designing. the design team don't take piece from rt, it's the strongest collection we've ever had. their influence from one direct place, but they always ask for feedback and always want to know what girls are saying on the changing rooms; they LS: What's your favourite ~ardrobe piece that you're wearing at the want to suit what the customer wants. moment? My favourite Aqua piece at the moment would be The Wendy D1-ess', LS: How would you describe the style of the Aqua brand for our which has one shoulde1- pad, and half a peplum. To me it's just a 1-eally readers? classic dress. I love it My own favourite look would be my vintage style Fashion forward and confident blouse and skinny jeans!

LS: You pioneer never to be "trend led". How important do you feel it LS: What has been your biggest fashio n regret? is for the brand to maintain awareness, alongside your own general Oh God, probably trying to do the coo! eighties, but rt just doesn't come interest, of the ever evolving world of fashion? over cool eighties and you JUst look r-eally bad. That's probably a fashion It is impmtant, but I think because we differentiate ourselves from the high faux pas! street, we don't rely on constantly having to know the key piece to have that month. I think because we're all naturally interested in rt, rt just comes LS: Any words of advice for our students that are wanting to wo rk in as second nature. You want to go off on your own but at the same time the world of fashion? you don't want to get rt completely wrong. Not to give up, really not to give up. It's not an easy industry, so anything that knocks you down just make sure you get back up again, and you will LS: Yo u do four collections a year as opposed to the regular two; why get there. is this and how do you find it affects perhaps the designing process in any way? LS: Top fashion tip? We always want to keep rt fresh looking in store, we pride ourselves on Aqua's top fashion tip: Heels. Always wear your heels, rt: just makes an constantly having new designs coming in and we re-invent ourselves more outfrt. Me: Wear what makes you feel good. and keep it simple. or less four times a year. It's challenging, I'm not a designer, but I know when rt: comes to design time it is manic. What's great though is that our IFord Maxi dress. l I08 at www.aquabyaqua.com I collection drops across a period of six weeks, so there are constantly new words: Ellen O'Donoghue Oddy Brudenell Fashion Fair Item of the Week: After a term worth of drunken debauchery, those VINTAGl: FAS HI ON FAIR luc ky few who have any student loan left would be wise to save some ti ll December. Ma Cherie pants to politics promotions brings you the best in local vintage fashion in aid of Cancer Research UK. Doors open Can't decide what to get your parents this at eleven and the re will be stalls from Retro Christmas? Designer Suzi WatTen's twisted Boutique, All American Vintage, PDSA's Attic, twee 'coalition pants' (available for men and Second Hand Vintage and many more. Each shop represented will also be providing one rt:ern for a women) hold the answer. Choose either raffle and all proceeds go to charity. So hop down dynamic David Cameron (nght) or a pondenng to the Brudenell Social Club for fashion, food and Nick Clegg design. They are current, !2 conversational and when worn will guarantee festivities. This may be your last chance to buy a ~IITI1T un ique gift for fri ends and family before you head that your parents never ever have sex again off home for Christmas. At a student friendly l IO especially for Leeds Student readers, o rder online· and check out Saturday 12th December, Brudenell Social Club, A1: Tin B1mN1L1 Sorn1 C1uB other cheeky gifts at www.twistedtvvee.co.uk I 1-4pm. ll (Jm, R""· 1111, 1'11U,. l11'"· 11/i Ill words: Babette Radclyffe-Thomas words : Louise Donovan

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Absolutely. So long as you're not completely 'I've just got some friends coming over a visits or kind method of leaving all the tidying up You can tell a lot about a person from the useless you can definitely manipulate her into few beers is that okay?' Nothing should be to you can start to take rts toll. friends they have. Your girlfriend might be the ignoring her friends. After all, it's only her particularly terrifying about that question, surely if I mean you wouldn't even accept this most friendly, charismatic and beautiful opinion that matters, right? Whatever happens in a relationship you abide by the rule, 'a friend of behaviour off YOUR friends. So my suggestion character you've ever laid eyes on. Yet if you bet\Neen you two is private: her friends have yours is a friend of mine'? would be either bring your even more annoying found out she was BFFs with an angry bunch of no right to criticise you. However, perhaps the vVrite ofthat wonderful frie~ds over as_payback, go out as to avoid them militant Nazi racists (for example) then I think They're just being judgemental. She needs saying hadn't had the pleasure of meeting some or simply suck rt up! you'll probably admit it's cause for concern. to do vVhat's right for her. You'd stand by her, people's friends! And if your partner isn't worth a few crushed Probability dictates your situation will most no matter what happened, wouldn't you7 Pal, buddy or mate, whatever you call them, beer cans or free reign of the TV when Strictly's likely be a little less extreme than my example, Once you've established this it becomes friends are a huge part of anyone's life with many on every once in a while then maybe your but the point remains: a relatiOnship is built on even easier. She will slowly isolate herself from being around long before any new potential relationship was never going to work- whether commonality. Naturally, if you like your partner her meddlesome friends and in the end you will partner came on the scene. you eventually end up murdering their friends or enough to want to enter into a relationship be all she has le~ Yet for many, the constant strain of having to not with them, then theoretically you should get At this point she can't afford to lose you. put up with a partner's friend's oh-too-frequent words: G\arlotte Jones on with their friends too. Now it's as permanent as you want it to be. However, partners do not always equal Neat huh? identical views,_tastes and humour (and it W ith this in mind it would probably would be worrying 1ftheyz did). You may not be a good idea t o make sure you actually like get on with their friends but that's not to say her first. Might end badly for her otherwise. But, you can't retain a bond with them on another yeah. You could probably make it work even if level. just remember who it is you're in a they didn't like you. relationship with. words: lain Foss words Will Brown

Technically. in an ideal world. the answer to From my own experience, it has to be said this question would be, 'nothing should matter that being able to get on with your boyfriend's other than the person you're with', but in reality ow_n friends will make your relationship a lot we realise this is never the case. easier. ~ing in a .relationship is a form of contra~ in For most of us with other halves, we are which 'showing an interest' in their friends 1s a likely to be at the stage where our partner lives clause. In the event that these friends are idiots, in a shared house at university, meaning t hat problems will inevitably arise; painful evenings others are a/ways around, so in an ideal world, spent listening to the revolutionary nature of FIFA you'd get on nicely with his mates.Not being so ! I , would probably cause any girl to question keen on his choice offriends doesn't have to be who they're going out with. a relationship breakerthough. The opinion that an individual's personality is It may lead to some awkward and difficult reflected in their choice of friends is where this situations but in addition to this, it may mean problem lies. Is he a closet idiot. waiting to reveal that you are missing out- I've had many a good all? Or does he merely have a very poor night with my boyfriend and his housemates, judgement on what is deemed decent and now even consider them friends of my conversation. own. I recommend making an effort to get to Whatever it is, it is inevrtably bad. On a more know them- even if they do seem like total serious note, not getting along with friends often morons- you've only got more friends to gain. reeks of incompatibility issues. words: Philippa Gumley words: Jenny ReddKJugh LS MUSIC and----- JIMMY EAT WORLD

J: Every song is its own thing - its own closed we could do something fun with it 'Firestarter'­ narrative. I look at our records as being the rt:'s like completely different The only thing summation of where we're at with our own really the same are the lyrics. It's loosely based personal tastes and spirits, forthis period of our on the bass progression. lives. It's not like we ever set out to make a particular kind of record. if that makes sense. LS: he you Pnodigy funs? J: You know, we were asked to be on a LS: Have you gone about writing the new compilation album called 'War Child'- the material in the same way that you did when proceeds go to help children involved in you first started? conflict areas - the premise of it was everyone J: The songs vary in their development was asked to do a UK number one hit So, we Sometimes the thing we're developing might were looking at a list of potential number one be this little musical theme or rt: might be pretty hits and someone said we should 'Firestarter· close to a. flushed out song. There are no rules And the funny thing is two of us thought that to any o~ rt - it's alwa~ different It's the same 'Firestarter' was actually 'Breathe' because that Leeds Student caught up with Jimmy because rt's always drfferent [laughs]. J: Good! People bought the record right away was like the more popular song in America Adkins and Tom Linton to talk Prodigy and that's a song they've gravitated towards. We didn't know a whole lot about.Two of us covers and more ... LS: Is it different because you're in more of a didn't even remember what it sounded like - comfortable position to when you first started? LS: Do you find it's a lot of the older funs which sounded like a fun way to approach a Leeds Student So, what have you been up to? J: I think it's the same because we still didn't turning up or are there some younger ones? cover. Jim: We started touring Amsterdam and circled know how this album was going to go down. J: It's all over the place. There are people that round and came back to the UK All the sho'vVS The fact that anyone would ever book us like bought the first records and saw the first LS: So what's coming up in the future apart have been a lot of fun so far! outside of our hometown was like ... success tour, and then there's people who maybe from touring? and still now! feel like we've established heard or saw our latest video and that's al! they J: Right now, we're still in the touring mode - LS: How have you managed to still keep going - something. We don't take anything for granted. know. So it's like, an interesting selection of we might do that for a couple of months wtat's the secret to ,.our success? Your career is finrt:e and none of us are too people. before the next plan. Tom: [Laughs] Well. one thing that helps is that caught up to forget that fact We appreciate it T: We're touring for a year and half ¥!e all get along! We've known each o~er LS: Your cover of Toe Middle'~ really well J: Yeah! I think that we already know what since we were kids and that makes it a lrttle LS What's your fuvourite song from the new knovVn, who vVOuld you vVantto cover you? we're going to be doing until next the middle of easier. I don't know, I think it's being proud of album? j: It'd be funny if some pop [group J or summer. Playing live is an important thing for us your records too. Everything stems from that T: My favourite is a song called 'Cut'. It's one of something like that did it If Lady Gaga did and travelling is a fun thing for us, so there's a so you've gotta make sure that your records the slower songs from the record. 'Higher devotion' or something [laughs]. lots of places to play and we like to play all of are what you feel is your best work J: Mine is starting to be title track. 'Invented', them. because we just started playing that out LS: How do you pid< them, is it a band choice? LS: Nice. How personal is your nevv album J: I've picked songs to cover that aren't Invented/ LS: How's it going down lwel necessarily our favourite songs. But we just felt wo1"ds: Anna Conrad

massive sing-alongs alongside a burst of 'Sweetness' battle it out for anthem of the pent-up pop punk energy. The juddery. night with the crowd singing their hearts joyous roller-coaster that is 'Praise Chorus' out to each in turn. rumbles along with a driving bassline At times Jimmy Eat World are in danger of sounding a little too slick for their own good; with the odd glam solo and predictable chorus suggesting a move towards a safer, more pedestrian breed of words: Lewis Mills pop rock. However, 'For Me This Is Heaven's' tender balladry alongside slow­ dancing guitar shimmer across the room. However, by the time 'Your New Aesthetic' stamps the nastier side of the band into the crowd with its dissonant grungy distortion and quiet bitterness- 'I'll Seventeen years and seven albums on from miss you when you're just like them'- you their first demo, Jimmy Eat world casually can feel the butterflies again. s':'"'agger on stage. Lead singer Jim Adkins Towards the end the Arizona four-piece gives bassist Rick Burch a playful push and rattle out anthem after anthem, from grins broadly as he takes centre stage, acoustic tearjerker, 'Hear You Me' to looking with his curtains not unlike an emo grand, cathartic song, 'Work' to the song Charlie Sheen. It's plain to see they possess that could be mistaken for Something a confidence rarely seen in their Corporate, 'Invented'. Throughout, it's understated alt rock peers. Not a defiant clear to see what makes Jimmy Eat World foolhardiness of youth but more of a special: that ability to combine the epic confidence that can be seen through a long with the concise energy of punk to make time playing together. Kicking off with nearly every song feel like an anthem. This Bleed American (Salt Sweat Sugar if you couldn't be showcased better than in their prefer) they lead the first of the many final flourish, in which 'The Middle' and LS2 interv·

LS: On your new album you collaborate with LS: Did they let you do your own thing? Pharrell. What was. it like workin.g with him? U: Yeah, I just made these designs and they U: Unfortunately I didn't get to be 1n the studio helped me make it into reality, telling me with him. Maybe that's a good thing actually which fabrics would work with each design. LS: So, your album came out this year and because I probably _would ~ave freaked out! your first single was out four years ago. W hy But I met him shooting the video. He's a really LS: You've been touring non-stop for three did it take so long? lovely guy, really humble. really sweet But he years, with the album and fashion done are Uffie: 'Pop the Glock'. was ~he first song I was my teenage crush so it's all still quite scary. you going to be taking some time out? wrote It took me a bit of time to find the U: It's never fucking .ending! I just want to go songs I wanted. to make. The exciting thing LS: So now the album's finally come out, do home and sleep for like a year. with the album 1s I didn't have the pressure to you want to dabble in fashion afterwards? Or make it all clubby. was the Diesel collaboration just chance? LS: Taking a little hiatus before the second U: Well. fashion is a thing I've always been album? LS: Did you want to make it more cohesive, U:_ I'm already working on the seco~d one and with more of an ongoing theme? M1rwais have already asked me to sing. U: Definitely. 'Illusion of Love' was the first song I made with Mirwais and it's the first one LS: Everyone at Ed Banger seems like a fami­ in that direction. But I was also touring non­ ly. Would you let them babysit your daugh­ U: I really don't give a shit about the subject. stop for three years, and the baby took anoth­ ter? er nine months out so it was like a load of stuff. interested in. You know as a kid you can U: Actually SebastiAn is a really good friend. LS: Would you ever challenge her to always play dress up in your imagination and it We spent a whole day with her. We went to freestyle? LS: Did having a baby change the way you makes you really excited. I kind of feel that the park played with the ducks and h.e·s amaz­ U: She's a complete commercial pop product write songs? when I go on stage and it helps for me on ing with her. Feadz is pretty good with her as and I'm completely underground. For me it's stage when I can transform myself through U: Not really, obviously you have to grow up well. like I don't really care, we're fr6m such differ­ oL!1fits. It's something I l~ve~ and obviously I ent worlds. 0 ~'?s ~~~TI~~e.,f ~d ~~~~iw~ ~=v~~~~i~e~ ~h~! think the fact there's d_en1m 1n my album title LS: Finally, I have to ask, is there any beef way'' kind of attracted a denim company. between you and Kesha? words: James NorrisKeiller

Goldfrapp/ Born Ruffians/ Low/ M.I.A./

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Goldfrapp are pio­ Canadian indie rock­ On Tuesday night To describe M.I.A's nee1~s of modern er-s Born Ruffians are the Brudenell was performance at he music. Each album often compared to Acdemy 0:1 Saturday exhibits innovative those Vampire ~~;;1f~~l~i' as~:~c~~ night as a circus does­ progression: fearless­ Weekend boys stand, let alone to sit n't quite do justice to ly _attacking every­ Sure, they're Ivy had bec?me nigh on the surreality of the thing from. trip-hop League and wear impossible The night Reports claim to folktron1ca. With boat shoes. but opening act, Paul that tickets for the this in mind. it was unlike Vampire ".' Thomas Saunders, Nv\Y /\ tour haven't unclear how the Weekend, Born Ruf­ ---- stilled the crowd · sold well, with the night would unfold fians come across as instantly from its pre­ Liverpool date being Kicking things off was 'Voicething', the pulsating truly loveable. Take for example, set-opener, pe1for:mance hubbub with his piercing. mesmeris­ cancelled altogether. Bizarrely, Lee_ds Ac;ademy electric hum and breathy falsetto_ r-es~matin.g 'Foxes Mate For Life', a song of love and mam­ rng voice, comparable to that of Robin Pecknold wasn'.t exactly packed either, which begs the from the PA. The band. sh1mmenng 1n their malian monogamy which warms the hearts of of Fleet Foxes. His set was well received by the question - is M.I.A still relevant? futuristic silver fashion, took to the stage via a everyone in the Brudenell.The band seem crowd, and he will certainly be one to watch The woman herself is trying that answer with a ~1ant 1nnatable silver portal, which was surreally pleased to be playing. and as s!nger Lalonde There was a great deal of crowd buzz in resounding yes, with blogworthy controversies, 1nter-galact1c .. Whilst the wind-swept Allison barks into the microphone over Jerky guitar riffs, between the two acts, and everybody was stand­ rather than musical talent. Superficial as they may Goldfrapp positioned herself ?t the front of stage one can't help but feel uplifted. The clamouring ing up in front of the stage even before Low had be, there's no denying the beauty of Ml.A's vsual an emerald haze filled the air, perfectly leading vocals ar-en't always peliect, but the band have reached it. Onstage they were suitably confident , setup - strobes decked out the stage like frozen into the deep electnc buzz of'Crystall1ne Green' an energy and naturalness which 1s very endear­ guitarist and. vocalist Alan Spar-hawk provi_ding a lightning, and th~ video art that was th~ backdmp P~riorm1ng an eclectic set of tracks from ing. nice smattenng of banter and interaction with the to M.I.A's antics was as eye-catching as the across their albums, the band managed to steer The stylish 4-piece perform to a crowd t~at is crowd, some of it goat--related. Law's energy woman herself. The flashing lights and M.IA's fre­ clear of their-down-tempo fourth album Seventh eager to get involved in every way possible, became apparent onstage, the three members netic male backing dancers distracted from the Tree and debut Felt Mountain until the encores something Born Ruffians make very easy to do. working together to create a room-filling sound music. but with the tracks on Nv\YI\ paling in Regardless of the early stage-times, the show With all the 'hey~', 'oohs' _and handclapping you to which recon:ling does not do justice. Their comparison to those of Ar1Jlar and Kala, these dis­ was incredible. Grinding bass pounded and elec­ could ever want. rt.'s practically impossible not to songs, including the wonderfully harmonised 'In tractions are a blessing. M.IA knows that her value tric violin screeched while aggressive strobes and join in. T_he_ band blaze through a set of songs Silence·, work because of the steady build-up of lies in performance, Jumping_ into the half-empty other lights reduced vision to blurred snapshots. frum their lively debut, and their more la1d-?~ck sound through repeated patterns_ and lyrical ~rowd only a few minutes into the set, before The Academy became a fantasti~ally disorientat­ sophomore album, Soy It. However, the dec1s1on refrain, ~ometimes into distorted. gurtar solos or 1nvrting the crowd to gyrate onstage during the ed environment. matched by Allison Goldfrapp's to consecutively play three songs from their latest moody instrumentals, and sometimes into noth­ 'Bucky Done Gone'. A nightmare for the bounc­ strong yet tender vocals. release had the audience yearning for some ing but the end of the song. Mimi Parker's sparse ers, but fun for the audience. On the final throb of 'Ooh La La' the band more familiar material. The mood was quickly brush drumming ofte~ leaves out the bass drum, Say what you will about M.I.A's lack of musical exited through the portal. only to return with reignited with the Bor~ Ruffians bursting into 1 talent her stJ:le is undeniable.Tracks like the Sleigh Allison Goldfrapp sporting lar-ge shoulder pads crowd favounte 'Humm1ngb1rd', a melee of s1de­ ral1~ i~~ot~e~;~~s~f:~b°!:i~Tt!~~o~~: Bells-esque Meds and Feds' and even the frankly and glistening tassels. The most intimate track of sticks_ an? tinny guitars sound to now unpunctuated by beats, and allows awful 'Born Free', sound passable underthe cover the set 'Black Cheny' followed by 'Little Bird', Highlights of the set include the harmonica­ for the gradual crescendos which are characteris­ of Ml.A's visual extravagances. Happily, 'XXXO' saw the lead singer- keeping in tune with the embellished 'Little Garr;on', and the boot-stomp­ tic of Law's sound (who produced that? Katy Peny?) was left out 1n manic surroundings, as she worked those songs ing closer, 'I Need A Life'. The song 1s gradually Overall, the performance was adeptly han­ favour.of excellent older cuts,. including 'Boyz' and into a frenzy, tassels and all. The evening ended brought from twitchy guitar work to pure silence, dled. The band dutifully performed a three song the bnlliant 'Galang'. Eve1yth1ng from the @e of with Allison Goldfrapp adorned in black feathers as the crowd is deathly still, much to everyone's encore, dunng which they took requests from the her new album to the @-sign flowers on stage whilst rocking out to early hit 'Lovely Head' amazement. As the encore What To Say' draws crowd, and the disappointment was evident emphasises M.I.A's enthusiasm for modernity, yet to a close, it's difficuh: to find a face in the Bru­ before marching to the drum as the audience when th~y. departed the stage. To see them in it's difficuh: to tell whether her music is keeping up denell that isn't wea1ing a smile. The Bom Ruffians clapped in unison to 'Strict Machine·. The healthy such an 1nt1mate setting at the Brudenell was a wrt:h her. But she is the Alice in Wonderland of bring both energy and wa1mth to their peliotm­ applause that ensued recognized a good effort treat, as Sparhawk commented when coming the internet age. and if the day is coming when ance in the Brudenell, and leave the elated crowd frum a class act. Some would say it was out of on stage: ''I feel very close to you, I hope you feel she has to wake up and face the realrty of her tal­ this world (sony ... ). with a feeling of accomplishment at having the same.'' ent (or lackthereoQ, it isn't here yet hollered their hearts out words: Aled Chivers words: Peter Hufton wor-ds: Alexander Minshall words: Tabitha Thorlu-Ban ura Bruce S steen/ Rihanna/ Kassidy/

Featuring. .. The Promise Loud The Rubbergum EP Blue Note Records Columbia Records Mercury Mercury 4/5 4/5 3/5 3/5

Grai:1my Award­ Rihanna's latest offer­ After a hectic sum­ Jrwo• tprh,p\u ~ n. Pn•L • winning artist Norah ~~;;:rs~nn~ ~:r: ing Loud promises a mer schedule playing Jones has seen her restless. When­ return to the dance­ • . rt a variety of festivals, career soa1- since her Springsteen & The E floor: leaving the flac­ ... ,:~ ,(. Kass.1dy celebrate t_he critically acclaimed Street Band were cid, Slash-infused r 11~ r-elease of their third debut album, Come finally allowed to Roted R at the door EP ,n the 'Rubber- Away with Me, was record after a year of to squabble with the gu. m' series. suitably. released in 2002. Her legal battles they bouncers. named The Rubber­ distinctive voice and spent a year creating Hipsters, what you gum EP Volume 3 equally noteworthy Darl

The Drums Gorillaz MeAndT he Moon Doncamatic Island Parlophone ft's unclear what's more shocking about the new Gorillaz sin­ With a beginning that sounds like Footloose. The Drums gle: their evolved sound or the fact that guest vocalist, Daley, seem to be goin~ all eighties on us. W~_ a more electro 1s actually a man. Though rt. ~gins rather innocuously rt stands sound, yet retaining their surfer pop ong1ns. 'Me and_ the alongside the rest of Gonllaz's stellar hits. 'D0ncamat1c' Moon' is a great single to sing al~::,ng to and has a per:;uas1vely reflects Dama~ Alba.m's flexibilitywrthin musical genres. Hard to believe this 1s the same guy who chanted 'Parklrfe' just 16 optmistic summer feel. Shame rt.'s nearly December. years ago.

words: Will Woodward words: Will Tompsett

Enter Shikari Japanese Voyeurs Destablise Milk Teeth Ambush Reality Fiction Of late there's been a huge calling for a full blow gn.1nge Enter_ Shikari's eagerly awaited new single 'Destabilise' does reviv~I. Yeah right Who ar-e Japanese Voyeur"'S trying to not disappoint Janing vocals scream out over a heavy dan_ce convince? 'Milk Teeth' 1s utter trash. Someone needs to tell beat as the band produce another metalcore/electronica these voyeurs that baggy jeans aren't 1-eally the done thing anthem. Not a song which will appeal to the masses, but a anymore. real treat for fans. Best listened to loud! words: Lyndsey Gregory words: David Squire

Grinderman Holy State Worm Tamer Medicine Hat Mute Records Dance To The Radio Nick Cave moaning. "I guess I've loved you for too_ long", Leeds-based quartet Holy State's new single boasts indie over classic metal chords: Grinderman have once a.gain cor­ vocals fighting to ~ heard over catchy gurtar nffs. Not too nered the market on dirty old man rock'n'roll, and rt's never edgy, but rt's a fun listen nonetheless. sounded better. words: Danielle Mendel words: Will Tompsett

±: ~;~:1LIJ;~t You might be having great sex,

While students are becoming more and more open about sex and relationships, with many seeing it as perfectly acceptable to air last night's exploits on the Roger Stevens' stairs for all to hear, seriously discussing sexual health remains a massive taboo. It seems the only time that Chlamydia is dared mentioned is in a joke, an alternate for 'you're­ a-bit-of-a-slag'. But with Britain having the highest teenage preganancy rate and the worst sexual health in Europe, it is clear that our attitudes need to change and that students need to address the constant rise in the number of people contracting and passing on infections. LS2 visited a real life STI clinic to see what all the fuss is about.

"Don't have sex, because you will get pregnant appear to be more open about these issues, with and die! Don't have sex in the missionary position, 87 per cent admitting that they would discuss don't have sex standing up, just don't do it, OK, contraception with someone they had just met. Why are students so afraid of sexual health p romise? O K, now e verybody t ake some But what about you I 3 per cemt? checks? Is it the prodding?The poking?The rubbers." So, how do we find a middle ground To win the battle for better sexual health, two between Mean Girls' style sex education advice things need to be addressed and improved: swabbing? Or, like the thought of your parents and just being plain reckfess with our health? knowledge about risks and prevention. and making Why are we refusing to take the constant sure that people take responsibility for their own having sex, do you just not want to know? increase in sexually transmitted infections health, with regular sexual screenings. Sex seriously? There has been a 150 per cent increase education in schools plays a vital mle but up until in the cases of Chlamydia diagnosed since 1998; more than double. Chlamydia has become the There has been a !Top tips for getting tested: most common STI in the UK to date, according to numerous sexual health websites and statistics, 150% rise in the cases with genital warts named as the most common viral infection. The Chlamydia screening report Take a friend says that one in ten ·young people' have the of Chlamydia condition. By this they mean the age group in It's a lot less scary when you have a buddy to which it is most common: ours. For women, the diagnosed since 1998. make jokes with. But unlike the girl who was sat chances of getting an STI is most likely between opposite us in the waiting room, please don't the ages of 19 and 20, while men save it for a little now, sex education has been varied and. to be talk loudly to the person beside you about your late1- on in life, their STI peak age being from perfectly honest, generally flawed. The law in the friend who has Chlamydia ... between 20 to 23. UK has recently changed however, and sex Surveys have found that 57 per cent of young education is now compulsory in secondary people have had a one-night stand, and 38 per schools. Furthermore, parents can longer withdraw thei1- children from lessons if they are To win the battle for over the age of 15. Think to wear At present some schools currently discourage about what better sexual health, information on contraception for religious reasons: The nurse isn't going to be impressed with your while Catholic schools refuse to display sex best pants or your new"haircut", but I stupidly two things need to be education information that goes aga inst their wore an all in one playsuit and the nurse ended religious bel iefs of abstinence before maniage and up seeing more of my body than she bargained addressed and opposition to artificial forms of contraception, strict Muslims refuse based on their belief in for. ) improved: knowledge proliferation and the need to increase the birth rate. W hilst this new law is perhaps controversial about risks and considering rel igious grounds for opposit ion, overall it would seem to be a positive step in Don't be embarrassed prevention, and ensuring better knowledge about sexual health. While the majority of people may have got the Whether it is in the waiting room or with the making sure people message that a condom is probably a good idea, nurse, everyone is there for the same reason­ however, the next concern is the number of sexual health.You're not being judged, no one take responsibility for people who are "sexually active" but have not thinks you're a slag, and people don't just their own health, with presume you are infected because you are Surveys have found there.You're just being careful, responsible and regular sexual that 57% of young cautious. screenings. people have had a cent have admitted to not always using a condom one-night stand, and with a new partner. Scarier is the fact that myths Don't take pictures about how you could contract infection are 38% have admitted to sometimes proved to be true. No. you cannot It seems like everywhere I go in Leeds there is an catch Chlamydia from towels or toilet seats, but not always using a excited little fresher taking pictures of'uni antics'.We you can fmm ''intimate foreplay'' were required to take a camera to the clinic for the But it's not just some handsome stranger you condom with a new dragged home after Fruity that could be over­ article - as you can see weren't successful sharing. Cosmopolitan highlighted that even in partner. relationships ST! testing is an uncomfortable subject, with 73 pe'. cent admitting to never having been t est ed for one reason or another. The raised the question of sexual health before Chlamydia screening program obviously aims to sleeping with their new partner. Another 30 per test everyone having sex, but unfortunately Relax, relax, relax cent say they feel uncomfortable about asking experts say that they are only reaching 47 per cent It's never going to be a fun experience but don't their partner to wear a condom. While the of women and 25 per cent of men at present. contraceptive pill remains the most successful leaving a vast number in t he. dark about the ~ate make it worse by tensing up your body during the protection ~gainst unwanted pregnancy, it cannot of their sexual health. For this reason we decided tests. Impressing the nurse with your abs of steel will protect against infections. As we should al! know to "do our bit" and head dow n to the Sexual not be worth the discomfort by now, a condom will. Health Centre in Leeds to try out getting tested Fortunately. we amongst the student population for ourselves ... + ; ~!1 [IJ i~ ~1l~a 1Ut are you having safe sex?

Our verdict

To prove that getting tested is really not that bad, we decided to go to a sexual health clinic and get screened for the full works: O,lamydia, Gonormoea, HIV, Syphilis and Tricho moniasis. After getting lost in the dungeons of Leeds General Infirmary. we arrived at the GUM clinic, which actually happened to be opposite the University's Edge Sports Centre. Upon our arrival at the clinic we were required to fill out a fonn to agree to the tests but it is possible to use a false name and refuse contact with your GP. You are then asked to wait in an exclusively male or female waiting room surrounded by magazines, a television and even toys for those of you wanting to embrace a moment of innocence. After a short wait the two of us went into our separate consultations, and sat down with the doctor for a quick chat We were then asked a series of non­ intrusive questions (though Steph is still offended that unlike her, Fiona wasn't asked if she "had ever paid or been paid for sex?"), before discussing what will happen in the tests. We were then led into a private room and told to take off all clothing from the waist down but allowed a gown to cover up some dignity for a few minutes. Now this is where we can only tell you what happens for us girls: For us, it was both a female nurse and a female doctor. You sit upon a comfortable reclining chair and open your legs onto those leg holders which women giving birth do in films. Now my mother always told me never to open my legs to anyone unless they bought me dinner but for once I lay my morals to one side ... And spread 'em. And aside from the initial shock of a gloved hand touching my crown jewels for the first time, it really wasn't that bad. They feel about the area before inserting a speculum into you, which they have slightly warmed up to avoid the shock That is undoubtedly the most uncomfortable part but if you lie down and relax it really isn't too bad. (And this is coming from possibly the two most dramatic students at Leeds University.) They take a few swabs, take out the speculum and then let you sit up and cover up. Then, after a standard blood test you're back getting dressed, and as quick as anything, like premature ejaculation, it's suddenly all over. And that is it Clear and simple. Quick Not too painful. Easy. So to all of you who haven't been tested, what is your excuse? photo: Tomas ]Minda

Braved the test and want to get the contraception section which often proves the most entertaining part of the program. After How to get tested in Leeds: further involved in the future of learning about the various forms of contraception, British sexual health? the school students learn to place condoms on Department of Genito-Urinary Medicine, artificial demonstrators, having light-hearted \Ci Sexpression is a national organisation aimed at .. Sunnybank Wing, promoting sexual education, awareness and competitions based on the speed of the safety. The Leeds branch. which is run by medical applications. The pupils are then able to post )\0 Leeds General lnfirmar~ ~udents from our own university, go into schools anonymous questions into a box, which the Leeds, in the local area to teach Year 9 and Year I l medical students will help to answer. - LSI 3EX pupils about the three sectioned program, Sex As one of the ambassadors for the program and the media, STls and contraception. explained, programmes such as $expression break down seemingly awkward barriers Call O I I 3 392 6724 to book an appointment 'Sex and the media' aims to explore the An appointment can normally be made within common perceptions of sexual activity in the between school students and sex education; nation's media, using newspaper and magazine instead of simply teaching 'science-orientated' 48 hours. extractions to discuss appropriate topics before lessons, $expression helps teenagers to discuss spe3!

references historical, social and political themes. In her Jelly Mould Pavilions (2009- 10), Hamid inimically combines plain, staid Victorian jelly moulds with resplendent African patterns and ebullient caricatures of inspirational figures from the civil rights movement such as Martin Luther King. The jelly moulds, symbolically representing the sugar trade and therefore slave history, stand as imposing, immovable monuments next to miniature figurines in Hamid's imagines spaces The overall effect is compelling and vivacious. David Jacques' Por Convenci6n Ferrer (2008) and North Canada - English Electric (2009-10) are both unashamedly and inescapably historical. His post-industrial photos and paraphernalia celebrate a marginalised historical and specifically Northern identity, concerned with political and social dissent with the corporate state. Haroon Mirza produces installations of ARTS multiple assemblages to create a multisensory experience. His auditory sk ills are most apparent here in Birds of Pray (20 I 0) where discordant sounds of malfunctioning electricity David Hockney, Henry Moore and Damien future generations to expedite this artistic decorated with graphic representations of contrast with the tones of the Islamic call to Hirst are just a few great artists who have momentum and to strengthen a sense of different bird species. designed by Jo Salter, prayer sonically suggest a contradiction in the northern roots, and the Northern Art Prize Northern cultural identity. and represent biodiversity; a recuning theme Islamic outlook towards music. seeks to find new artistic talents working in the The following artists have made the shortlist, repeated in the spectrum of variant colours, So who should take the prize? I daren't call north of England. There has been a growing and the winner will be announced on 20th shapes and sizes of fruits in Apple Colour Wheel it as they all have their own unique assertions appetite for the visual arts in the north, leading January next year. (20 I 0). Another thread through his work on the prize,: Jacques is the most unequivocally to the establishment of enterprises such as Alec Finlay's work evokes his concerns appears to be a need to document, record Northern; Hamid is the most visually striking; The Henry Moore Institute and The Liverpool about how contemporary culture interacts and somewhat enclose his subject. reminiscent Mirza is the most receptive and multisensory; Biennial. This so-called cultural renaissance has with the natural world in the wake of climate of Joseph Cornell, particularly in the and Finlay is the most thematically cohesive aided the developing attitudes and the gradual change. Both Specimen Colony (2008) and meticulously boxed and labelled vials of Siren and current. Decide for yourself at the free breakdown of stereotypes regarding Home to a King (2009) are installations that (2006). exhibition at the Leeds Gallery on from now imaginative and creative excellence in the feature bird nest boxes as symbols of the Lubaina Hamid's art focuses on the until 6th February. North. It is these precise values the award modern hybrid city with Its constant importance of African cultural contribution to seeks to honour, in the hope of encouraging transmigration. The exterior of the boxes are our contemporary environment. Her work words: Jessica Ashdown

AUDITIONS FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS

This December, York Theatre Royal Young Actors Company (Y AC) is holding auditions for their latest production as part of The Yorkshire Museum's Celebrating Severus festival, inspired by the objects, stories and life of Septimius Severus, York's last Roman emperor. YAC was created for 18-25 year olds with the objective of providing performance opportunities for young adults. Auditions are being held at the Theatre Royal's rehearsal space at The Maltings on Walmgate on 9 & IO December from 6.30 - 8.30. Auditions will be a group workshop so there is no need to prepare anything in advance. This is an exciting opportunity to create and perform new pieces of theatre as Project Space Leeds Yes, the Arts College may well be a stark misconception that these youths don't care. part of an ensemble with an emerging difference from the turbulent backgrounds the There is obvious emotion and determination company in a non-theatrical setting. 6th November - 11th December 2010 young adults come from, yet Sue Ellis (project present, echoed particularly in the display of a arts leader) believes it is just the thing these set of colourful snapshots and a framed to "I am used to office environments where For more information and book for an individuals need to master their emotions and collection of the young individuals at work, audition date email Julian 01/ive at people are there because they want to be, and instill pride in their personal achievements. enhancing the extent of what can be achieved [email protected] orca// are keen to achieve. There are sparks of that They participate in a range of activities, from when you set your mind to it. 01904 658162. desire, but they are tempered by a need to be scriptwriting and physical theatre to puppet Ashton's social documentary 'A Different accepted by their peers" stitching and poetry. Window' also includes a short film, created by Kirsteen Ashton left behind her world of Ashton's photography captures this journey the young people showing the dangers of the corporate photography and spent her summer from disorderly, uncooperative offender into drug Methadrone. The entire collection exploring the ever-eventful lives of a group of determined. passionate creators. When radiates the positives that come from hard young offenders involved with the Summer viewing her collection of work you are work and determination but also the reality of Arts College, held at the Serendipity Art confronted with rather stereotypical, these young adults situa~ions. ·it is definitely Centre in Bately. In partnership with Kirklees threatening black and white images of worth hunting down Project Space Leeds in REVIEWED Youth Offending T earn. this project helps 14 'hoodies', seemingly angry and frustrated kids; order to see it. to I 8 year olds discover the power of some are even under the control of electronic words: Naomi Sanders ONLINE creativity, offering the opportunity to try tags. something new, gain qualifications and perhaps The images in this exhibition are haunting More information can be found at set their lives on a different path. For theirs is and their unexpected vulnerability instantly www.projeetspoceleeds.org.uk Spring Awakening by a world of violence and struggle, that some challenges my notion of the term 'young Musical Theatre Society would say is too far removed from the offender'. Suggestions of crime or trouble Kirsteen's blog offi!rs brilliant insight into her Reviewed by Hannah Asti/1 simplicities of an art project. Or so it would would normally come to mind but here the journey ifyou're interested in ffnding out more: seem. viewer Is forced to challenge the common lnner T ealights member Huw Beynon, described Andrew WK: 'it's very decadent. It's the student ?Y hrs pee_rs as 'a rugby ball wielding heartthrob' and equivalent of binging on FerTero Rocher[... ] Guns and an alarmingly average centre forward', currently Roses have nothing on the T ealights - the kind of presents Sports Tonight on TV3 in New Zealand. d~bauchery we get up to!'. Questionable music tastes - ~lumnus Max Dickens is a presenter for Absolute aside, the guys assure me they mean business, 'we've Radio and was recently nominated for the Rising Star been around for a while; we're serious, experienced Sony Radio Award. comedians and we're not just fucking around'. The group boasts 6 members; 5 guys and one girl and ages range from 19-22, four out the six also do words: Daisy Mankee

West Yorkshire Playhouse discourse. Indeed the play boasts fantastic special until 15th January 2011 e~ects, from Marley's ghost emerging in a billow of mist from. beneath Scroo~e·s bed t.o spectres disappearing (almost) as 1f by magic into the ~hadolA'.s. Yet perhaps a little c~mtrived is the way in which Scrooge's previous selves are Hu_nched ove: his riches, bitt~rly lamenting the represented: instead of actors, puppets are used odious 'malaise' that is Christmas. Ebenezer t? play the role of the young Scrooge and his Sc~ooge is brou~ht to life this season by the sister, characters that constitute what could have est1mably able Philip Whitchurch, an actor that been a very moving episode in Scrooge's memory. manages to tease out his character's every trait As a re.suit, a scene that shou.ld e.mpha_sise from _the. pages of the novel and amplify them for Scrooges lo~g-for:gotten bond with his family is our v1ew1ng pleasure. reduced to a Juvenile sketch, one that washes over If Christmas is a 'malaise,' the theme of sickness the audience somewhat. an~ ill _will certainly manifests itself throughout the Nonetheless, the idea of the puppet and more maJ':mty of the play's scenes, incessant as the importantly_ the puppeteer, ought not to be putnd fog that pervades Dickens' classic tale. From o~erlooked rn the play's broader context the the disturbing pal/our of the characters to the cool director is perhaps urg!ng ~s to question the lig~t tha~ bath.es both the balding Scrooge and the concept of f~te and who 1s ultimately in control of dying _Tiny Tim, the play has not been sparing it The storyline 1s punctuated and driven forward when 1t comes to symbolism. and one would hope by four nameless personas, spectra/ themselves in not, given that rt is this that hammers home the appearanc~,. who seem to _be orderi~g Di_ckens' message of the story; the play reminds us that a ?nginal. spirits 1n thei'. act,rons, bawling sinister la~k of human compassion and a preoccupation 1mperatrves from all d1rect1ons such as 'test him ":'1th wealth will _eventually plunge us into darkness, some more, he is not yet scared enough,' orders sickness and solitude. that eventually compel Scrooge to change his own lnde~d, it is contrast that makes the story's fate after seeing. what could be his lonely death symbolism_ all the mor~ potent. and the play This technique 1s effective up to a point w~ visually clanfies t~e polanty between passion for contemplate our future, and the possibility that its money and passion for others in a number of outcome could be due to our own foresight rather ways; those for whom Christmas spirit is in than simply the worl<.ings of some abstract force - abundance are treated to roaring fires and a yet these four nameless characters will often break seasonal f~ast, whilst. Scrooge finds himself alone in into song as a means of moving the story along, his miserliness, banished to the shadows of his which smacks a little of a need to fill time as four-poster bed wi~h a meagre bowl of gruel opposed to a thou~ht out add!tion to the play. Seldom straying fr~m Dickens' original What 1s lacking 1n the music the acting makes narr:a,t1ve. the sp1nts that visit Scrooge are similarly up ~or, however. No character from the novel is equipped with emblematic purpose; th~ ghost of omitted; each actor takes on their role with as Chris~mas Past is bald, bngh~ and wide-eyed, much aplomb as their corseted frame or tailored ordenng Scrooge to see the light; the ghost of figure will allo'A: for. which makes for an all round ~hn~mas Yet To Come swoops down from on en1oyable evenrng. hrgh 1n a cloak as dark and foreboding as his sinister worcs: Rosie Driffill Director. David Yates Starring: Darnel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Released: 19th November 20 Io·

espite what Hany Potter apologists might force themselves to believe, the series is far from perfect. The books started off promisingly with a convincing and original take on classic fairy tales and a genuinely enthralling mythology, but by the Hal( Blood Prince, rt had descended into convoluted storytelling, riddled with plot holes. Pessimistic readers could be forgiven forthinkingJ.K Rowling was SUl.Jggling to include important (previously forgotten) details, or worse: she was making it up as she went along. Hany Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part I breaks tradition. As a whole the films have proved better than the books, perhaps because so much effort has been put into making British blockbusters that can hold their own against their American counterparts. but the stronger films have definitely arisen from the stronger novels. The Prisoner of Azkaban and The Order of the Phoenix stand head and shoulders above the others simply because the books are so much more interesting in terms of narrative and individual scenes. The Deathly Hallows Part I turns this on its head by transforming something that items in which Voldemort has hidden parts of his among the highlights of t~e film however. _Where up alongside was seemingly an exercise in filling pages to a soul (thus rendering him immortal) and destroy else can you see the likes of Alan Rickman The fact that the middle third of the film is genuine tale of action and suspense. them. chewing the scenery alongside seasoned unnervingly slow suggests that the final two films The film sees the evil Lord Voldemort and his This installment is a far cry from the children's veterans such as Bill Nighy and David Thewlis? It would have worked better as a one three hour army of Death Eaters infittrating the Ministry of farce that we witnessed back in 200 I . Gone are does become a case of 'spot the thespian' but spectacular, but instead .we'll have to wait e.ight Magic and transforming the wizard world into scenes of Ron shoving his wand up a bumbling with the roles being filled so well, it is hard to months for the conclusion. Luckily, the 1nsp1red something re_miniscent the Third Reich, just ?f troll's nose; these have been replaced by lengthy notice or even care. Brendon Gleeson's Mad Eye treatment of the subJect matter, frankly sublime with more unicorns. Villains are seen weanng red contemplation in the middle of woods, temfying Moody and Toby Jones' Dobby steal the show set design and effects. and tear-jerking final scene armbands, propaganda leaOets are glimpsed encounters wrth Voldemort's pet snake, Nagini, despite surprisingly b1-ief appearances, but mean that The Deathly Hallovvs Part I warrants depicting a logo not dissimilar to the Nazi and a hefty dose of teenage angst It is clear that Rickman and Helena Bonham Carter aren't far numerous re-watches - enough to keep us busy swastika, and witches and wizards who aren't of the films have matured with the characters, and behind. Even the acting from the three leads, until Hany and friends' last hu11ah next July pu1-e blood ar-e tried in court before presumably more importantly the audience, and The Deathly which has long been the most detrimentaJ part of being killed It is up to Hany, Hermione and Ron Hollovvs Port I is much better for rt. the franchise, displays a maturity and subtlety to abandon Hogwarts in order to find the seven It is the wealth of acting talent available that is more akin to the personalities they have grown words: Sam Ingram

some of the most experienced animators in PREVIEW the industry, the directors set out to create a slick production that still _maintains. the Frankinstein's Wedding s1mplic1ty of Mars1cal's original. designs Allegedly not all animators made 1t through Just when the supermarkets had almost got but what we are left with 1s a sexy, sassy, entirely rid of their H.alloween-based explicit piece of film; crammed with vibrant paraphernalia, spookiness 1s set to return to images flying in from everywhere, leaving ~y Leeds in the New Year for a BBC produced eyes drooling at the visual feast. Funnily live musical called Frankenstein's Wedding. enough - one of the btggest problems was Performers are currently working together to trying to read the subtitl~s. as_ it's hard to finalise the show that will feature music, dance take your eyes off the action higher up the and drama to bring to life the love story screen! behind Mary Shelley's classic horro.r, If the purr of Cuban spanish doesn't leave Frankenstein. Af a press conference here in you .feeling fuzzy all over, the~ the Leeds, the event's org~nisers at BBC shared magnificent score will leave you wan_t1ng to their enthusiasm for this 'creatively ambitious grab the closest stranger by the waist and project', but gave only teasers of information, rumba all over the picture house (for the forcing an air of mystery to surro~nd_ the sake of this review I managed to resist the event. They did reveal however that 1t_ will be temptation, but it was hard). This feature will televised live on 8BC3, that it will be aimed at satisfy any musician, as some of the biggest younger viewers (teenagers. students) an~ that names in Jazz, Mambo, and Palladium bands it will take place in and around the suitably 'cameo' in creating a diverse and succulent gothic KirlEmily Coen and apparently he has no time for merriment Will the Yuletide warmth penetrate his cold, cold heart? Three spirits will attempt to persuade him to join in with the spirit of good will, beginning at midnight on Christmas Eve. Will they be successful DVD CORNER and convince him to change his ways? Nicolai Foster puts forward his vision of this adaptation ofthe D1Ckens classic Police, Adjective GAINSBOURG THE LAST Hyde Park Picture House, 28th Novembe.r - Ist December Director. Joann Sfar EXORCISM Starring: Eric Elmosn,no, Lucy Gordon Undercover cop Cristi is assigned to and Laetitia Costa Director. Daniel Stamm investigate a suspected schoolboy cannabis Released: I 0th January 20 I I Sta.ning: Patrick Fabian, Ashley Bell, dealer. He is a martyr to the bureaucratic Iris Bahr pettiness of low-level police administration Released: 27th December 20 I 0 and battles against his officious superiors, unable to countenance the incarceration of the apparently harmless boy. Comeliu Poruboiu's vision won the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes in 2009.

Police, Adjective was reviewed in issue 3. Read the review online at leedsstLJdent.cxg Ga1nsbourg is a biopic unrivalled in the boldly poetic use of puppetry In 1973 the origin~I Exorcist sent shock wave_s thro~gh the cinema world. and forays into animation which invoke a sense of the elegance of For viewers watching The Exorost retrospectively rt 1s hard to imagine the Serge Gainsbourg's artistry as well as the origin of the narrative impact it had, not just on cinema goers, but also devout Christian groups in Wicked Words Poetry Christmas structure: the film is written and directed by acclaimed comic-book the 1970s. However it wasn't the gore or jump-out-of your-seat moments Party artist Joann Sfar and is an adaptation of his own graphic novel. The that made The Exorcist so frightening, but the psychological impact it had on Seven Artspace, Chapel Allerton employment of puppetry manifests itself in the imaginary character, the audience. Fast forward to 20 IO and we've pretty much seen it all. lstNovembe.r La Guele, a long-nosed, lanky, ungainly entity with enormous hands, Blood, guts. death, mutilation, torture, hackers, slashers - our desensitization representing Gainsbourg's alter-ego. La Guele is the imaginary ~o violence often means the horror genre has become a bit of a joke and This month Seven Artspace has had to tum personification of Gainsbourg's ambition, avarice and lechery isn't real ly taken senously. However, The Last Exorosm remains true to the away the guest poet slot to make way for as resulting in a sort of one-sided psychomachia with the real original and follows in the steps of other psychological horrors, such as the many as possible of their friendly regulars Gainsbourg playing the good angel. It also represents Gainsbourg's recent Paranormal ActJvity. and, indeed, for newcomers in this friendly early insecurity about his looks. The use of La Guele and The film uses the documentary format reminiscent of The Blair Witch open-mic poetry evening. Brendan Project and documents the last exorcism carried out by Reverend Marcus. Gainsbourg's occasional interaction with him is highly effective in McPartlan to compere The Reverend is a phony preacher. He manipulates gullible Christian conveying a greater sense of intimacy and familiarity than would ha".e Evangelicals 1n the Deep South of the U.S. and preforms fake exorcisms for come across in an equally well-acted biopic. And, indeed, Enc parishioners. A great opening scene shows him betting the filmmaker that A Rough Equivalent Elmosnino's performance is worth seeing for the sense of quiet he can say anything in_ his sermons and the congre~ation will lap it up. He Mezzanine, Leeds Ati. Gallery, charisma imparted. The film tracks the seminal moments in proves this by enthus1ast1cally preaching about making a banana cake and 26th November- 2nd December Gainsbourg's career - the recording of 'Les Seccettes', the receives a hearty "hallelujah, amen!" in response. controversial reggae version of 'La Marseilleise' and the conception, When the reverend is called to perform an exorcism on a sixteen year A Rough E9uivalent brings together sculpture creation and subsequent scandal of producing 'Je T'aime Mai Non old girl living with her father and brother, he assumes it will be business as and ceramics from the 1950s to the 1970s Plus' In addition, equally compelling detail is given on his usual. From here we are on familiar tetlltory - sweet teenager turned from the major collections at Leeds and Russian/Jewish roots and the youthful! optimism of his intention to demonic, possessed girl. However, there are some scenes that are York Art Galleries. An exhibition become a painter. Puppetry is also used effectively in conveying the genuinely creepy. This is a good attempt at an original take on a rather tired juxtaposing work by sculptors such as Kenneth Am1itage wrth that of ceramicists mingling of precocious childhood fantasy with early experience of genre and at only 84 minutes one would need a pretty short attention such as Dan Abeid anti-Semitism in 1940s occupied Paris. Historically-informed costume span to get bored However despite some novel twists and good acting. and set design comes across with a sense of detailed accuracy. don't expect to be too terrified by the disappointing climax. words: Daniel Potts words: Daniel Potts words: Clare Yoke 2. LS2's Melissa Welliver asks: should our programmers try to tiptoe around our problems? Soap

Desperate Housewives recently introduced new character who hadn't yet had the entertainment value. but more that they a new character, gave her Alzheimer's, got chance to build up the same kind of fan brushed it off as a minor storyline making her son to discover the Alzheimer's and base. But should she have been able to? In it subconsciously sink in as a minor life then carted her off to a home all in the giving her such a quick send-off when she diffrculty. I would have liked to have seen CORONATlON STREET: Michelle spots space of one and a half episodes. Usually, had contracted such a debilitating disease more care and attention taken with such a Peter going into Carla's flat... this 1s a favounte show of mine. but I had seems almost cruel to me and gave me heavy subplot (emphasis on the 'sub'), for to ask were they handling the very the message that it's OK to ship off our instance by using a long loved character, or EASTENDERS: Syed's suspicions are aroused personal affliction of Alzheimer's with the loved ones to a home 1mmed1ately after by stretching it out a btt. after he finds Masood's motel room key ... utmost care and respect they could they get sick. Then again, maybe I am just a viewer muster? Something that the producers didn't hungry for a dragged out, and ultimately EMMERDALE: Declan hosts a party at Home When Corne's Mike Baldwin developed even contemplate was giving the viewers a depressing, storyline. Farm 1n a bid for Alicia's heart. .. the neuro-disease, it came on over a number to call 1n case they had been photo: Walt Disney period of months. He found himself getting affected by the show's content. This is seen I HOLLYOAKS : A fam1har villain returns to forgetful, then senile, and ending up in his a lot on British television screens, especially Chester... old arch enemies arms m a moving death with long running soaps such as Eastenders I scene. Granted. Mike was a long lived and and Coronation Street. beloved character on the cobbles. whereas It's not that they particularly exploited I HOME AND AWAY: Alf is called in for Police Tom's mother of Wisteria Lane fame was a the disease for the purposes of I questioning.. I NEIGHBOURS: Ramsay Street gather 1n I honour of Rmgo Bro\f./fl at the youth's funeral. I but Donna gets lost along the way ... I Pick of the Week I words: Melissa Wdlivec I What we think you should be tuning into this week ______.. Misfits - Thursday 2nd December, 1Opm, E4 In case you hadn't guessed by the stunningly gansh adverts on the side of every 95 1n town. the eagerly awart.ed second senes of Howard Overman's Misfits has hit E4. It should be dire, a Bntish hybnd of Skins and Heroes, with a preoccupation with sex drugs and rock n' roll, and an 'edgy' scnpt that could easily come off as trying-too-hard .. But. particularly a testament to the actors. Robert Sheehan's bnll1antly arrogant portrayal of the immortal Nathan TV PICK being the standout. everything somehow works. While in danger of relying too heavily on it's freak-of-the-week forumula last week's focus on Nathan's relationship wrth his Dad added a successful and unexpected air of sincenty to the show, whilst the masked figure that repeatedly steps in as the gang's Deus ex mach1na is giving the show a sense of d1rectJon and vague mystery. It's stylish, superbly acted, and stnkes a perfect combination of bleakness and humor Apparently avoiding the shrt second senes syndrome of the programs on vVhich rt riffs, Misfrts contmues to be everything that Bntish drama should be. Channel Clash words Dan Lester Where do your loyalties lie?

A Bug's Life- Saturday 27th 'No publicity is bad publicity.' I'm not With the competition relocating to November, 5:05pm, Fiver sure Katie Waissel would agree. Despite Blackpool for th1s week's show all eyes the constant reassurance from Simon were on the Stnctly Come Dancing This Saturday channel 5 is showing the and Cheryl that she is a genuinely nice contestants to see how they performed, wonderful Disney Pixars 'A Bug's Life', the person, the talent-show star has both on and off the dance floor follow up from the hugely successful 'Toy recetved endless bad press and even Obviously part of the motivation for Story'. It centres on hapless ant Rik (voiced death threats from the general public. In many of the celebrities to take part in by Dave Foley) who accidentally destroys his entering the X Factor the contestants the show is to raise their public profrle are aware of the media circus that awaits colonies store of gram that they use to and generate some good publicity. The but despite her talent. Katie has found show always portrays the celebnties 1n a appease a gang of grasshoppers who expect herself in the bottom two four times; positive light with (dancing aside) rarely regular pay-offs. After being banished showing the detnmental impact that the a bad word to say about them and, in from his home, Rik meets a flea circus of press can have on the success of a colourful individuals in Insect City, vVhich contestant. contrast to main rival the X factor. the is. of course. an upturned rubbish bin! As However, it seems Wagner can do no media tend to follow suit. the ants struggle to collect the wrong where the general public are However, the coverage of this year's replacement grain for the grasshoppers concerned. Despite press reports of his competition is mainly dominated with looming collection visrt Rik returns wrth his pervy nature. Wagner remains in the the hot gosstp that partners on the show Kara Tointon and Art.em Ch1gvintsev are new fnends and proposes that they built a compet1t1on with a strong fan base. The public's wish to see the judges squirm in dating, with the tabloids constantl.Y bird to scare the grasshoppers away, leaving their seats for one more week was assessing the success of their the ants to live in peace. But will the plan stronger than their wish to save the relationship. The couple seem to b.e world Needless to say, this film is a brilliant talented Pa1je this week. But surely it ,s perfectly happy together and this IS one for a lazy Saturday; it is beautifully animated, has a warm and funny scnpt and includes a fair share only a matter of time before Simon has reflected in their success on the dance of tension. Although it lacks the social message that Antz possesses, rt. 1s no less entertaining. his way and Wagner 1s booted off; it's floor. Thoroughly recommended to all. too soon to lose Cher! words: Kat Parle words: Sarah Harding words: Sarah Grindall has seen more highs and lows then the the club's history from 1960-20 IO (the Club, this book won't disappoint but it digs Yorkshire Dales themselves, Clavdne years of his lifetime so far), documenting deeper than that. Clavane delves into the creates a compelling study of the history of the transformation of Leeds United from a heart of life in Leeds over the last 50 years, Leeds. Anna Richards met with Anthony national joke to a force to be reckoned with creating an enlightening insight into the dark Clavane and discovered a man with a deep under the management of Revie (the "glory history of the cosmopolitan city in which we passion for the history of our beloved city. years"), to the financial crisis of 2004. their a!I live. A memoir of a lad who managed to Expecting to meet a honorary­ relegation to the third tier in 2007 and their escape the shackles of the Jewish ghettos of Southerner who speaks of his working class revival to the championship this year. his youth to the affluent south only to find roots while sipping on an espresso, I was However, this is not just about the beautiful you can run but you can't hide; Clavane surprised to meet a man who is looking to game, set against the backdrop of "dirty reminisce and connect to the city he calls Leeds"; Clavane doesn't shy away from the his own. Clavane doesn't adhere to the dark-side of Leeds, inspired by his youth. "You can take the lad curse of the Northern man. migrating to the growing up in the Jewish ghettos, Clavane out of Leeds but you D South to escape the impoverished has developed a love/hate relationship with constraints of the city from which he was both the club and the city, but his steadfast can't take the Leeds born; his Leeds accent may have faded but support, even through the darkness is a every word, of his book and in testament to Leeds' successful Leeds out of the lad." conversation, is soaked with fierce pride of regeneration. For Clavane, Leeds is a city of his heritage. It is not a pride that eclipses parallels, a city struggling to make up its inspires his readers to reassert their the truth. With his focus on Leeds United mind. From Harvey Nicks, a cosmopolitan heritage and to be proud of where they Football Club. Clavane is ready to address nightlife and the University attracting come from - darkness and all. One thing is This is not just about football. The Promised the issues that have tarnished his club and students from all over the country, to the for sure Clavane has stayed true to his Land pays homage to the city of Leeds, we his city. throughout his book he learns from "dirty" heritage embedded in a city. whose heritage. He may have lost his Leeds accent are taken on a journey, a journey the past (and pushes his readers to do the football club has an inherent history of but his heart has always been that of a embedded within the cultural heritage of same), while looking to the future with a racism. Leeds is a city that has stopped at Leeds born Jewish lad who will always have Leeds. From the Jewish ghettos in which sceptical yet hopeful eye. the cusp of innovative creation but has shed an affiliation with Billy Liar, the difference is author Anthony Clavane's grandparents Clavane's unconditional love for his club its impoverished, "dirty" roots. Clavane did board the train but as he says: cci.me to settle after escaping from war torn is apparent. it is a parental love. Promised Promised Land is not just your usual "You can take the lad out of Leeds but you Russia, to the reinvention of a city Land illustrates how he has watched from historic biographic of a football club, it is .a can't take Leeds out of the lad." desperately trying to shed its skin to reveal afar allowing for mistakes, with the hope story of one boys love affair with his city, a cosmopolitan coat. Following the rise, fall that with time, wisdom and therefore club and religion. If you were expecting a and rise again of Leeds United, a club that success will be achieved. Clavane follows detailed history of Leeds United Football words: Anna Richards

Mini Shopaholic is the sixth book in Sophie sets herself an impossible mission, to throw becomes almost dislikeable and this adds to Kinse!la's Shopaholic series and it's sure to her husband Luke an extravagant surprise the charm when she rejects Suze's offer satisfy the needs of any Becky Brandon Birthday party in the midst of the recession. to create 'Luke Brandon Shortbread' it feels (Nee. Bloomwood) fan. Readers have She tries everything, from a bartering personal. we, as readers, are angry with followed Becky from Gucci, to Prada, from website to recruiting the ever-present Becky. This is the beauty of Kinsella's Fulham to Manhattan, from singleton to Janice to do the make-up and in true accessible, emotive writing, as when Becky happily-married and now, into motherhood Shopaholic fashion everything goes apologises, she is apologising lo us we feel With baby Minnie in tow, Kinsella takes us wrong. The addition of Minnie, Luke and every moment of emotion in this novel and on Becky's familiar journey, battling Becky's high-spirited daughter, who has Becky becomes our lifelong friend. shopping addiction, hiding debt from her been banned from multiple Santa's Grottos Mini Shopaholic will leave you laughing seemingly oblivious husband and royally and Nurseries, brings a new dimension to uncontrollably at moments. while touching screwing-up her ridiculous plans before the series and an altogether new challenge scenes will have you holding back tears. setting everything right and living happily for Becky, who has to deal a 'Supernanny' Kinsella writes with an endearing simplicity ever after. style television childcare expert and which hits the chick- lit spot perfectly, Mini Shopaho/ic finds Becky, Luke and teaching Minnie the importance of 'financial creating a fantastic balance between their two-year-old tearaway Minnie planning' Moments like these revisit the laughter and sentiment, while some squashed into their parent's semi-detached hilarity and spark (that had been lacking moments are frustrating, utterly 1n Fulham, when the financial crisis hits. from Shopaholic and Sister) reminding unbelievable and downright ridiculous this Kinsella brings light to this dark and ever readers why they fell in love with Becky is the secret of its charm. We delve into the relevant topic, with Shopaholic Becky Brandon (Nee. Bloomwood). The beauty of world of Becky Brandon, where everything promising to wear every item of clothing in Kinse\la's Shopaholic series lies with her goes wrong but her big-heart and her wardrobe at least three times before beautifully crafted, recognisable characters; entertaining personality mean everyone, there are flashes of everyone's parents in characters and readers alike, cannot help buying new clothes and her parents' the series; it's a perfect Sunday afternoor"T"' but love her. Kinsella has outdone herself. ster_eotypical arguments over the price of Mr and Mrs Bloomwood and every woman read. Wa1~rose shops and the necessity of John can see a part of herself in Becky Brandon. The series seemed tired and overworked after Shopaholic and Sister but Mini Lewis lampshades. As we have come to There are frustrating moments. as with words: Vicki Mortimer expect with the Shopaholic series, Becky every Shopaholic instalment. where Becky Shopaholic is undoubtedly the best book of As ~e.chnology e dito r, it's a requ irement of my hallowed Ok, so look, the th ing is, I' ve been avoiding it pos1t1 ? n t hat I stay way ahead of the curve, trying out because I knew it'd develop into a raging addiction an d bl e eding-edge te chnology and services. With that in free-time black hole. Which it has. If there's just a blank mind, this week I jo in ed a newfangled social media site space here next week, you'll know why. known as 'Twitter' Yes. words: Mark Sellick

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A couple of weeks ago, to take our minds off the Despite the clothing wonderments that have been Kate Middleton, we learned this week, is now engaged biting wind and relentless rain we found ourselves born out of Arcadia, Philip Green has always been a to marry Prince William. There are many great things pounded by while walking home through Hyde Pank, my somewhat controversial figure. His extravagant lifestyle about Prince William: he is an officer in the RAF and is fri.end and I began to discuss, "if you could be anywhere of living between big city hotels and the swish scene of therefore helping to protect the country, he does a huge in the world right now, where would you want to be?" Monaco paints a picture of a man who is not afraid of amount for charity and just generally seems like an all­ Whi!e 1 began to fantasise about the obvious choice of spending money. Now employed as a Conservative round decent guy hot beaches in exotic parts of the world, my friend government advisor he, as a billionaire, now has the BUT, dare I say it he does seem a wee bit boring. unashamedly announced that she would be in power to advise the government upon how us plebeians Britain, our beloved Isle, is a veritable hub of creativity Hogwarts. Drinking Butterbeer in the warmth of 'The should live. With an estimated l 1.2 billion income per and individuality. Our shores have bred some of the Three Broomsticks' on a snowy winter's day. Although I year alone, where has t he money come from? finest. most eccentric and dashing characters the planet initially scoffed at her idea ("you're twenty, for God's Even though I am a partial slave to it myself, I am has ever seen, and throughout the ages our monarchy sake!"), I have to admit, it actually seemed a lot more astounded by people who pay for Topshop and has reflected this admirably. Our rulers are traditionally appealing than mine Topman clothing. Even by looking at the Topshop charismatic, sexy and more than a little bit peculiar. For This got me thinking, among the mania surrounding website I can see that the price range for just one dress example, Henry VIII, an enormous pudding of a man with the release of the penultimate film, what is it that's sti 1I ranges from £35- £300. The times I do shop there are a ginger beard, still managed to pull off sex-appeal and so magical about Harry Potter? now becoming m ore and more infrequent as I am bag himself 6 wives. George IV, similarly enigmatic, I will confess. first of all. I am not an avid fan of HP. I convinced that the prices charged for clothing aimed at a pushed extravagance and decadence to its limit when he have seen a!I the fi!ms, but failed to read more than half younger audience are not on. Not only does this built an Indian style palace for his horses. You get the the books. After a fierce reaction from my housemates, become an exploitation of the student budget but as I picture - we like our monarchs to be a bit on the wild I am fully aware of what a sin this is and would like to have more recently discovered , an even further side. Wills, however, just doesn't seem to fit the bill. state, for the record, that it's not that I don't like Harry exploitation of basic human rights- and not that far from Yes, he's a bit of a hottie, in a toothy sort of way, but Potter. home. In as nearby as Leicester, workers are paid only he almost radiates dullness. No rakish lothario here, just I enjoyed the books I read and always look forward half the legal minimum wage in cramped conditions with reliable. responsible Wills in his crewneck and loafers. the emotional blackmail threat of the sack looming over to the new films. Somehow though, Harry's broomstick I just can't seem to detect any wild sex appeal about their heads if they do not work to their optimum just didn't sweep me away like it did everyone else. I Will; I can imagine him folding his socks before effi ciency. Representatives of Arcadia have passed the guess this is why I'm so intrigu ed by Potter-mania. For embarking on a night of 'passion' but maybe this is just blame to the producing factories under the premise that the past week. my Facebook homepage has been me. Then again, perhaps 'reliable' is a good thing - we all flooded with the results of 'Which Hogwarts House are such factories are a) not under their ownership and b) are under investigation. know how disastrously Charles' first marriage turned out you? (Realistic)' W ell, if it says it's realistic, then it must - and he was a definite cad in his day. !_.,.. T his is al l getting a bit too heavy, I hear you cry: " I be, but that's beside the point. I still marvel at the idea want to buy nice things! I want to feel good!" Taking all this into consideration, I just can't bring that a book that captured the attention of so many Furthermore, what ethical options are available? There myself to get excited about the Royal engagement. people at the age of ten has managed to maintain that are a few alternatives to the 'h ippie' on small online Maybe it's William's wallpaper credentials (he blends into attention so many years on! stores but they do not seem to cover a large enough the background) or perhaps I'm simply getting cynical. To be honest, there probably isn't an answer to the market to have created a real impact. However, the I suppose the main reason for my hideous lack of question "what makes Potter so popular?" Maybe it is rather more interesting side of the fair-trade market anticipation is that the whole situation just isn't that simply down to the fact that that everyone grew up seems·to be that it charges the same, if not lower than riveting. The couple have already lived together, they've reading the books in time with Harry's foray into T opshop general range. There seems to be a rather been together on-and-off for more or less nine years; adolescence. It could be due to the possibility that there large gap in the retail market yet I am· not surprised this engagement has been a loooong time coming for is something about his world which you can relate to in Philip Green is not involved- morality normally means waity-Katie. Still. you can guarantee it will provide plenty the real world. Or simply the idea that magic is a lower profit margins. It is true that times are changing of fodder for the media machine to gush over. and is sure possibility, despite our quintessentially Mugg!e and we are becoming more ethical in our habits- is this a to give our mums something to talk about. conviction that it isn't (and who wouldn't want to live in time to start caring what price we are paying for fashion? Like Wills, Kate also seems very ... sensible. Glossy and a magic world, given the chance?). Most likely, it is a I understand that at the bottom of most pleasures polished to a point that seems almost unnatural for an combination of all these things and more, but one thing there lies a secret underworld that we should not English girl; by all accounts they seem to be a perfect is for sure; other than a brief stint of competition from expose if we do really want to get to sleep at night. but match. Even bearing this in mind, I don't fully understand the Twilight series, Harry Potter has lost no degree of I am not sure of how proud we can be of our latest why Kate would want to marry Will. Yes he's a Prince, popularity over the past decade. What remains to be clothing which gives the right image but conveys the but what does that actually mean? From where I'm seen is what the excitement will turn to when it's all wrong message. In a world of increasing moral standing, it signifies merely a lifetime of toeing the line, over.. consciousness, perhaps it is time we began looking into dressing sensibly and stopping after one drink (hopefully what we are buying instead of ignoring the facts. I too she's learnt from the roller-skating debacle). Then again. intend to tell that to my overdraft when it decides to maybe it truly is as simple as a boy meeting a girl and attempt to lash out at me in Topshop in the future. falling in love, whatever that may be.

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,....Jl UNIPO UNIPOL accredited. code of standards §)cooe LLAS - Leeds Landlord Accreditation Scheme Unipol House Hunting date is the 15th January ~ er 26, 2010 I www.leedsstudent.org I Lee ds Stude nt 13 ------=:::..::===---....!..'.- ~eeds research sheds Robots the future of surgery Sarah Griffiths Image Guided surgery was most famous being the cameras .ight on Alzheimers discussed, especially as it's becoming shaped as a pill that take two pictures every second and go through the full Journal of Biological Chemistry, also A lecture on robots in surgery has more important in medicine, it enables robots to follow set system to show where the problem manda McDonnell explained the role of ano.ther protein - given insight into the future of procedures programmed into them, could be without performing any AlCD - which is formed when APP is surgery. Several micro-mobile devices \ewresearch by the Faculty of broken down. It was discovered that suiei ten percent of robots in the producing more accurate results. At ~logical Sciences has sh ed light on world are service robots, robots that the moment, the can only perform on are being designed, being able to specific genes within nerve cells are swim through the system and !zheimet s disease. aid the public rather than in non-moving parts such as bone or the switched on only when AICD is formed brain, but developments are being actually stop and take pictures or The research explains why other from APP695. It is thought that the manufacturing, and of this ten udies have been unsuccessful at percent, only six percent are in the made so that they can perform soft perfonn small surgical tasks on their switching on of these genes leads to tissue operations such as on the heart way through. Another robot is ;ovidinganswers to the causes of the damage in the nerve cells. medical field. But the field of medical sease. robots is growing fast, with the and liver and be able to deal with the swallowed in parts after the person According to co-researcher movement of the tissue. has drank a lot of water, then, whilst It is estimated that Alzheimer's Professor Nigel Hooper: "AICD has development of smaller robots to fects more than 820,000 people in · help incre.ase surgery which increases Another advantage of these robots floating on the water will assemble been detected before, but because is the piogression in remote itself. r UK One third of those aged 65 and studies haven't differentiated between accuracy, 1s minimally invasive and is quick and simple. operations, where the surgeon can The sucessful event attended by rer die from some form of the the different forms of APP, there was operate in a different location using the public, staff and students was sease. The condition, which costs the no consensus on its role" The lecture, given by Dr P Finlay discussed the two main types of controls while the robot in the informative, exciting and offered k economy £23 billion a year, is a The study has been praised by great insight into a dramatically ogressive disease with symptoms medical robots: Tele-manipulative location performs on the patient. The Professor Chris Kennard of the first transatlantic operation was changing research area. eluding confusion, memory loss, Medical Research Council, which and Image guided. The Tele­ manipulative robots act mainly as performed in 2001, where the team ood swings and communication provided part of the funding for the of surgeons were located ~ ­ ::,b\ems. study. Kennard said the work was "a slaves; they are directly controlled by in New York and the ,<"" Previous studies have focused on shining example of fundamental the surgeon and are programmed to do set procedures. One of the main patient, several thousand t e protein APP, which can form a research" which could "provide the miles away, was in France. ptide that is toxic to netve cells. It is building blocks for potential advanta&es are that they reduce e gradual accumulation of this treatments in future" The head of surgeons hand tremors, enabling This type of oferation is them to concentrate for longer. They really usefu for the 0 research at the Alzheimer's Research military, especially the ~~tei~i~e!!e~t~~\h~s~ s~di:~ Trust, the UK's leading dementia are mainly used for keyhole surgery ~e failed to distinguish between the and have developed from just a navy and also for aid in charity, said that the study "could have areas affected by disaster. ·ee forms of APP . significant implications for future camera giving feedback to the Professor Tony Turner who co-led surgeon to a robot controlling the Micro-mobile robots research in the area" but added that are also starting to be used ~ new research by the University, more research would be necessary to camera and moving it into position )lains that despite a long history of "find an effective treatment for through voice control or head­ for exploratory :earch in the area as well as a number dementia" movement of the surgeon. procedures, one of the clinical trials )thing has proved ly effective". The team has New research sparks the old )Wn that just one m of APP, known as P695, is responsible debate: Nature vs Nurture? production of the de peptide. The Sarah Griffiths our political standings. stronger than nature. 1dy is the first to Conversly, the arguement for Ben, second year engineering >w the significance You got your brown hair from your nurture asserts that knowledge is student voiced his opinion to Leeds the greater mother and blue eyes from your gathered from experience and that Student: "You can fine tune your 1centration of father. But where did you get your people learn via observing others and skills, but you have to have some to P695. love of music and your party-loving processing that information. It is The research, which personality? against people being born with that ~it~t.:tctll~b~~~~~:;~~ ;:~~?t s published in the it's going to want to do it. Overall, to Science has shown that physical t~~w~!g: "cl~~::fa~e~'hat they are characteristics are hereditary, but we develop, you need to have the ability are still unsure as to where our. A case study by the Universities to do something before progressing intelligence, personality and of Leeds and Manchester has shown in it through nurture." behaviours come from. How much of that children learn about sensible Science PhD student Sam agrees: Eureka!! what ":'e are is determined by our life drinking habits from their parents. "In early life nature plays the greatest They showed that parents are the role in the development of the brain Daubney could not, therefore be divided any experiences and how much by our DNA? Nature vs nurture? most important influence on a and one's interest and capacity for further. The first scientific theory of knowledge, but as you grow up it's b. Wl:Jrld around us is made up of the atom was the suggestion of John Nature dictates that skills and lfferent elements. We breathe in abilities are hard wired into the brain ~~~h~ ~~1~:~J~~~~dse:c:~s:ful1~ your surroundings, environment Dalton in 1808. educating them about the social and peers that truly make you who l<)>gen and diamonds are made up of at birth and that you are born with The most monumental scientific pleasures and risks' of drinking. you are" but many seem to ffuget the certain ideas and knowledge. It lifun. ingenuity to date founded on the Overall, this shows that drinking Ultimately, the choice is yours to piece of mankind's asserts that not all knowledge is I""' vital puzzle: understanding of the structure and habits are nurtured by the parents put in effort or not and in order to ,e atom. reactivity of the atom: the atomic gained from experience. A 'Atom' comes from the ancient Minnesota study on identical twins and social experiences rather than truly be go?d at something, you have bomb. The Manhattan Project was a something you are born with. ~o work at 1t and be passionate about re~~ ~d1·ective atomos meaning culmination of chemistry and physics reared apart showed that the twins ndivistb e' since it was originally have about an equal chance of being Conditioning can also have an 1t, but whether this comes from your from across the globe that created effect as a type of nurturing. Scientist genes or from your experiences, you ~lieved that atoms were the some of the most devastating science similar to each other in terms of !mdamental particles of matter and personahty, interests, and attitudes John Watson ~egan testing an can decide. on earth. 1 1 Neils Bohr's experiments in as twins who have been reared together. This helps show that a ~~~g~~l~~~r~a s° nt/~~r';~i~~f~f determining a picture of the atom was anything except a large contribution to the research as person can be developed in terms of genes rather than experiences. loud noises. it could explain how radiation was Watson began to emitted from an atom based on its Recently, the Liberal gene was discovered by scientists in a study by condition Albert constituent components, the nucleus by hitting a piece and the electrons. Further the Universities of California and Harvard. The DRD4 gene creates a of steel every developments were made throughout time he saw a rat; the twentieth century into the full receptor that responds to the dopamine neurotransmitter which Albert soon ·'lllt-"~'~,;;;;;...,1,1 structure of the atom, the climax of developed a .:!,•.,,.,,.-;;;=""'1""' which was the splitting of the atom produces an increased positive reaction to new ideas within society. phobia of rats from Otto Hahn. and then In 1938, following the previous The study showed that people without this gene are less likely to eventually of discovery of uranium, Hahn furry objects. discovered that splitting a uranium embrace new ideas. This shows that our nature can also have an effect on Proving that the atom released vast quantities of nurture was energy, energy that would later cause i!~~~~~i:Ct1!b.tation as All the science and society articles are now available online, and in more detail, at http://wwwJeedss tudentmg/category/lsl-news/scienc1>-and-sodety. Why Need more? not V1s1t us there and add your comments to any of the stories? 14 Friday, November 26, 2010 iuww.leedsstudent.org Leeds Student (, PETA: are you fur real? ~ Controversial PETA stunts have gone from eroticising vegetables to ~ encouraging students to replace milk with beer, but has the animal rights :i organisation gone too far and lost its message along the way? :i~-·~ :,, It was the year in which music legend 'Caring Consumer' campaign which stunt is just one example of PETA headquarters in Norfolk, due to lack fashion statement, an advocacy fo( John Lennon was assassinated, has succeeded in urging companies activism that has caused controversy of funds. This is in comparison to the gay rights? - PETA unsurprisingly 'Margaret Thatcher, Mille Snatcher' to stop testing products on animals. - they have also pressured ice-cream 54 per cent of animals put to death in issued a scathing statement, ruled with an Iron fist, and Hewlett­ l!owever as student Katharine giant Ben and Jerry's to replace cow's the same county by the Norfolk city commenting that: "Meat is the Packard announced the release of its Plackowski points out: "PETA's good milk with human milk, as well as pound. Despite revenue of $34 decomposing flesh of an abused first personal computer. Thirty years campaigns are overlooked by their targeting children with anti meat million dollars, PETA claims that animal who didn't want to die.' on and the effects of these events socially irresponsible methods, which and anti milk propaganda stating: they are not an adoption agency and When LS questioned students remain, but what about the lesser is maybe why they have suffered a ''Your Mommy Kills Animals!" could do no more for the animals. whether wearing certain types ol lmown founding of PETA (People for backlash recently." Similarly, a recent 'Veggie Love' This sparks the question: where is animals was more justifiable tha the Ethical Treatment of Animals)? Before PETA launched its advert was banned from the interval PETA's money being spent? As an others, 72 per cent admitted tha A third of the students LS campaign against fur wearing celebs of the Super Bowl after it was deemed organisation perceived as plotting they 'would never wear' raw meat surveyed state that PETA's extreme in the 90s, fur was considered a simply 'too hot for television' as it more schemes than Evil Knievel, compared to only nine per cent campaigning methods have put them fashionable item. The Td rather go featured half naked women student Mark Holian rightly raises completely swearing off fur. off supporting animal rights. With so naked' campaigns the point: "Surely it Clearly, this probably has more tc many young people feeling alienated changed this opinion, all must come· at a do with how the animal is presented from PETA's cause, has the causing the popularity of cost?" wearing a cosy fur coat is certainly organisation thrown one too many the ethical faux fur to There's no more appealing that sitting in rottin~ dead raccoons, driving people away soar. Yet in recent years, denying that PETA meat - but it still brings to light thf from the anli fur camp? real fur sales have still knows how to fact that over 90 per cent surveyeC Despite numerous attacks on increased by a huge 58 hit the headlines did not completely disregard the PETA, many students at Leeds seem per cent, implying that thirty years on. option. Student Harriet Judge wen1 to agree with the group's slogan that PETA's influence has Victoria Beckham severely lost its impact. has been subjected The widespread use of to recent PETA "PETA's "They throw faux fur has defused the condemnation issue to a point where following the people cannct tell the release of her new extreme paint difference between real range of handbags and faux fur, thus made from methods removing the stigma crocodile, lizard and instead of attached. This seems to calf skin. It is have influenced Naomi claimed that PETA deterred me letting the Campbell, who despite have been planning being one of the first ways to use her high from celebrities to claim she profile status to message would rather go naked create a massive than wear fur, has been media stunt by supporting " pushed into the pro·fur pelting her with a speak ... camp, promoting a 'blood bomb' and their cause." luxurious fur coat for crocodile feet, Dennis Basso's 2010 publicly tweeting: campaign. 'Skins are never PETA is certainly posh, Posh'. PETA "animals are not ours to eat, wear, capable of grabbing denies this, claiming as far as stating: "I would definite! experiment on, or use for headlines, but not always that they have consider wearing fur because it look:/ entertainment." Second year student for the right reasons. apprnached Mrs. fucking great!" In an age where wear~ Olivia Long said: "Everyone should Portrayed as a 'gangster' figure, provocatively writhing around with Beckham respectfully, simply asking used to celebrities wearing be on board with the good intention bullying the public with its 'you're vegetables. Outcry was also caused her to reconsider using lizard skin outrageous outfits and fur is: of treating animals." Instead it either with us or against us' when PETA commissioned a and to watch a video showing becom. ing less taboo, it seems PET~ appears the majority of people who approach; it seems there is no middle billboard with the slogan 'Save the behind the-scenes footage of the may have more work to do t condemn PETA have an objection to ground with the group. Rather than Whales' next to a picture of an obese exotic skin industry. Whether the convmce students that the fur trad the extreme methods they use to get letting their message speak for itself woman, which was seen by many rumours regarding PETA's plots are is unethical. attention, such as throwing red paint the group appears unconvinced their people as unnecessary 'fat shaming' genuine is irrelevant; what is most The question remains what does at fur wearers or urging.students to argument can get across without and a prime example of how PETA striking is the fact that due to their the n~xt 30 years hold for PETA? Isi' drink beer instead of milk. As bizarre throwing paint around. Images of simply refuses to share any of the previous stunts they have lost the too late for PETA to create a legaci as these actions may seem, would animal rights protestors hurling empathy it reserves for animals with trust of the public to the extent that that will stand the test of time, or is they receive so much attention paint at celebrities have become so human beings. people see them incapable of peaceful il just a case of gradual decline for the without being controversial? overdone that their impact has PETA's elaborate stunts make it protest. once infamous group? There is no PETA's 'I'd rather go naked than diminished. This was proven when dear that it is not an organisation Lady Gaga has also suffered the denying that students feel alienated wear fur' is one way in which the we surveyed a group of students and that will bend its ethics to appeal to wrath .of PETA founder Ingrid by PETA's extreme campaigns and organisation has raised global discovered all of them admitted that the majority. The group's president Newkirk following the controversial are sceptical of how convincing theit awareness. The campaign has proved PETA campaigns have never had a Ingrid Newkirk has described her Franc Fernandez meat dress that message is. PETA don't simply highly successful with celebrities positive impact on their view of group's aim as 'total animal caused a stir at the VMAs. Lady Gaga campaign; they shout, strip off, an~ such as Pamela Anderson and Naomi animal rights, with first year Matty liberation', meaning no meat, no commented that her dress was not throw paint. If they want to be taken Campbell bearing all in support of Pickles admitting: "PETA's extreme milk, no zoos, no circuses, no wool, aimed to disrespect vegetarians, but more seriously maybe it is time thev animal rights. Successfully attracting methods actually deterred me from no leather, no hunting, no fishing, no had "many interpretations", and she wiped the slate dean and" big stars, PETA has become a supporting their cause." medical animal research and no pets - was in fact wearing it to support her implemented more diplomatic wa1 household name, gaining the This is perhaps not surprising who could agree to all these gay fans who "feel like they have of conveying their message. necessary influence to make a considering the unruly PETA demands? In 2009, PETA euthanized governmental oppression on them." difference and exert political pressure activists who threw a dead raccoon at 2,301 dogs and cats, a massive 97 'i/vhatever Gaga's reason for wearing words: Catherine Noonan an on a worldwide scale, such as its Vogue Editor Anna Wintour. Such a per cent of the pets brought into its the dress - a feminist gesture, a Charlotte Jones Friday, November 26, 2010 I www.leedsstudent.org I Leeds Student 15 Leeds-ing the way tising carbon emissions and malnutrition threaten the lives of millions. 0rhankfully projects emerging from the University of Leeds are having a 8·onsiderable impact on global sustainability.

la recent university-wide competition and subsequent publication '10 Ways Can you imagine 50 million tones of food? This is how much Professors Howard I Ia More Sustainable World', Leeds University has emerged at the forefront of Atkinson and Peter Urwin have managed to increase Africa's annual food harvest by. ~Llmarkable discoveries, doing its part to help the world. The pair have succeeded in enhancing plant resistance in vulnerable crops to control >mg. plant parasitic nematodes. b;,llt~· &u., d·, ' .. ce, js graduate Emily Cummins is already changing the lives of thousands of people across The University of Leeds- is also'"-=- making "-"transformations a little closer to home. The thern Africa. Her invention, a sustainable fridge, is perfect for use in the developing Sustainable Uplands project, headed by Professor Joseph Holden, is addressing the pore ·Jd. The fridge, which can be built from household materials, is solar powered by dirty problems that threaten the sustainability of valuable UK uplands. The Centre for Low ~ento:e r yet keeps the contents clean, dry and cool without using electricity. Emily said: 'Tm Carbon Futures (CLCF) is also helping the region move towards a climate-resilient ~rtai ;ionate about encouraging young people to reach their creative potential, especially in regional economy by harnessing the expertise of Yorkshire universities, including rottin.ffeld of sustainable design. Hopefully this will inspir~ other people to think ab~ut how Leeds' own Professor Andy Gouldson and Dr Nesha Beharry-Borg. lght:'' can contribute to our global community in a positive way." Emily's in"'.ent10n has hm} 1ed the 23-year-old the Oslo Business for Peace Honouree award which is Judged by a ard i: el of Nobel prize winners. ge r

Many of the University's projects are providing solutions to seemingly insurmountable global issues. Professors Howard Atkinson and Peter Urwin are enhancing plant resistance in vulnerable crops to control plant parasitic nematodes, resulting in an increased annual ne food harvest of up to 50 million tones in Africa alone. Similarly, Professor Ed Stentiford's 've heard of cleaning up the planet, ·but University spin·off company Xeros, has been low-cost method of killing off pathogens in waste in order to make it suitable for use in the rded as second place in TIME magazine's 'The 50 Best Inventions of the Year' for the Third World means four billion people now have the opportunity to manage their waste, ~lopment of virtually waterless laundry cleaning. Over 30 years of research by the improving both soil yields and the storing of carbon. versity of Leeds and Professor Stephen Burkinshaw, Xeros is the brand name for a tg •nted P?lymer·based cleaning system that reduces the cost and environmental impact of ning with water.

1 "1dry accounts for 15 per cent of domestic water consumption. Xeros uses up to 90 per e. less water than conventional washing_by using reusable stain-absorbing nylon plast_ic ls alongside a fraction of detergent. It 1s hoped to launch the product in late 2011.Bill l twater, CEO of Xeros Ltd, said: "We are delighted with this recognition. Genuine )vati~n in the laundry category is pretty hard to come by so Xeros stands out as a game- iger . ( . 15e1t' ere·,e- As a third of people in sub-Saharan Africa are suffering from hunger, research group wear ppears Leeds University is changing not just the face of the world but also the world's 'Africa College' set up by University of Leeds by Professors Tim Benton and Howard rd fur es as revolutionary discoveries are altering cosmetic make-up. By using clean Atkinson helps to provide sustainable solutions by improving crops, food and nrnsPtn nologies to extract ingredients from plant material, Dr Ri.chard Blackburn and transport. By 2050 it is predicted that the world will require 50 100% more food than te do fessor Chris Rayner have created a range of sustainable cosmetics that may be hitting it currently produces. Africa College helps develop strategies and policies to aid iet~rW shelves within 12 months. sustainable agriculture.

The university campus itself has not been forgotten, with student-led project Greer Streets aiming to reduce the waste left behind when students leave accommodation With the project earning three civic pride awards, and campus recycling rocketing frorr 16 per cent in 2002 to over 90 per cent in 2009, students are well on their way tc improving campus sustainability.

1paign>~ nnong~ ,n't si_~- triP;~·)ou ~now how Jong you spend on the Internet each day? With the Internet ~urrent_~Y 0 t_t . 1.--s urnmg 3-5 per cent of the global supply of electricity, Professor Jaafar Elm1rghan1 s 1sti!11\arch project INTERNET ('INTelligent Energy awaRe N_ETwork_s') ai:ns to ~upport the clean. Nth of IT networks whilst reducing their carbon footprint. Elm1rga01 explams that the ornanc ect is "of great importance in seeking to establish the current limits on [CT performance Waste not, want not: Professor Ed Stentiford's low-cost method of killing off pathogens ~ge ~o known environmental concerns", emphasising the advances that can be made to in waste in order to make it suitable for use in the Third World means four billion people /de enhanced perform;rnce through the innovative use of renewable_ sources. It m_ay come now have the opportunity to manage their waste, improving both soil yields and the 10 sequestration of carbon. 0011an s~rprise that Elmirghani's scheme has already attracted the interest of big name pames such as BT. words: Catherine Noonan All photos courtesy of University of Leeds Friday, November 26, 2010 Leeds Student

December 1 is World AIDS Day. This day aims to bring to the forefront the issue of AIDS within the UK and to eliminate the prejudices surrounding the disease. World AIDS day was set up in reaction on awareness. this day memorials are often held to prevention but also on the treatment on it." The Global Fund to FightAIDS, to the prejudice surrounding HN and Although almost thirty years after the honour those who have died from of those already suffering. Due to the which funds grants for treatment for AIDS within the UK, by the National pandemic and with A1DS no longer at AIDS, and since 1995 the President of developing countries fell short of its AIDS Trust (NAT). the forefront of daily news, the the United States has made an official fund-raising target this September. It aims to transform attitudes of disease, according to WHO (World proclamation with many other It is World AIDS Day that instils the British pubUc as well as educating Health Organisation) is still present in nations following suit to the importance of the continuity of those who are less informed on the the top ten causes of death worldwide. commemorate those who have died as fundraising. If there is a consistent matter of AJOS. HIV, human immunodeficiency a result of the disease. failure to meet fund-raising targets Often, there is ambiguity in public virus, attacks the body's immune According to the international HIV then our control on the prevention of knowledge surrounding certain issues system. The immune system is the and AIDS charity Avert, twenty five AIDS will loosen and death rates will body's natural defence against million people have died from AIDS inevitably rise. diseases, so if weakened, the body since the pandemic with 19,457 So what can the individual do to becomes more susceptible to disease. fatalities in the UK alone. Although help raise awareness? This year the AIDS, acquired immune deficiency mortahty rates from AIDS have fallen, NAT is using World AIDS Day to call syndrome, is contracted in the late the number of people living with HIV upon the Prime Minister to fulfil his stages of HIV when the bodies has risen from eight million in 1990 to commitment to put in place a national immune system stops working strategy to combat HIV. altogether, resulting in the sufferer The number of progress since the pandemic, the The strategy will effectively meet contracting a disease, for example importance of keeping developing the need for high quality HIV pneumonia, which often leads to people living with countries stock piled with treatment prevention, testing, treatment, care fatalities. has somewhat been curbed. Those and support as well as combating HIV cases arose during the HIV has risen from countries where AIDS is most issues of finance and prejudice. The regarding the disease, and World AIDS nineteenth and early twentieth prevalent such as Uganda and Zambia, day will not pass by unnoticed at Day aim to inform-the UK public on century, with the spread to the 8 million in 1990 to are already feeling the effects of the Leeds University either. RAG society is these grey areas of knowledge. Western hemisphere and incidence 33 million in 2010 'stock-outs' of medication. The global collaborating with the Student Stop Each year NAT chooses a different rates rising until an AIDS pandemic financial situation is, evidently, AIDS group for a celebratory evening theme to highlight the was declared in 1981. proportional to this. with many other charity groups out in misconceptions surrounding the Having reached a pandemic and 33 million in 2010. This is precisely Michel Sid.ibe, executive director of force on campus. disease. Last year the campaign was with limited knowledge of the disease the issue that World AIDS Day is UNAids said: 'We know that the world Be sure to buy your red ribbon and focused on the patent pool. This was a the Global Programme on AIDS first campaigning about this year: AIDS has is facing a major financial crisis, but I go to www.world.aidsday.org to find campaign to prevent large companies announced a national World AIDS not gone away. think it would be terrible if countries out how you can help raise awareness. charging extortionate prices for HIV Day in August 1987 and the following There not only needs to be a were to stop giving treatment to the treatment. This year's theme focuses year it was coordinated in the UK On continuous effort ensuring five million people who have been put words: Emma Powell Let's get creative Leeds has so much on offer to allow for students, and members of public alike, to express themselves and take part in artistic projects across the city. It's just a matter of getting in touch with your creative side ... The importance of creativi ty about what an amazing event we event: "They are the absolute life­ can be inferred by simply asking need to be willing to join in. within our community is of an have ... we love to hear students blood of the festival." Applications how someone is." Through their York based STRIFE, an ever-increasing importance. telling their friends about [their to take part in the Film Festival live art project they ha,ve exhibition group set up by final In light of the current 'cutting' enjoyment], [it is this] that keeps open every September. It is. a discovered affection for a past lost year undergraduate students was climate, creative outlet is stud~nts coming back year after wonderful experience to get among the Leeds public. set up in response toward necessary to ensure that there is year. involved with Leeds' wider Creativity can be a collective or difficulties of making art relevant some comic relief within a Rebecca, a third year theology community, and divert away from individual expression. Clare, a to today. Through their work in community saturated with student, thoroughly recommends the student bubble. third year History of Art student, installation, painting, pessimistic news. It offers an the Film Festival: "The Hyde Park A group of people who felt the argues that: "Art demands its photography and video they aim escape and outlet from our need to reawaken a sense of audience to engage ... it provokes to engage the public culturally and studies, a realm of opportunity Creative outlet is unification amongst Leeds' you then to think and reflect." It is socially. and expression to break the general public are those at this that deems it an important It appears creativity is what you repetition of daily routine. necessary to ensure Invisible Flock. In reaction to the and necessary component of our make of it. Whether we remain As enlightening as a flyer for a pessimism littering the front community stifled and intimidated by free Jaeger bomb is, it was those that there is some pages they have embarked upon a Emily, a second year fine art limitations or transcend them it is for the Leeds Film Festival that journey to allow Leeds to resonate student, argues "the essential part our decision. Projects like the Film caught many a student's creative comic relief within a with happiness. Located in Leeds of creativity is not being afraid to Festival and Invisible Flock eye. There is an untapped community indoor market, the Invisible Flock fail." When writing the dreaded present creativity uniting people expression of creativity waiting to shop houses a giant map of the essay can one abandon the in an uplifting and inspirational be explored literally on our saturated with city onto which they collect and guidelines and follow an inspired way. Leeds City Council also doorstep. And, amongst other store as many stories and happy and creative thought? As creative arranges many events throughout artistic ventures taking place pessimistic news memories as they can. Over the as your subject matter may be, the year, like last week's Lights at around Leeds, the Film Festival is course of the project Invisible restrictions still apply. Students Leeds and Party in the Park. Next a popular event that celebrates Picture House is such a lovely flock aims to "create a large may feel university life lacks time you look up and take a flyer original thought and artistic cinema and loads of people don't undulating city scape that creativity in the freedom of their not relating to 2-4-1 shots at your development. even know it's there. It's represents the happiness of work. Despite being artistically favourite bar, you may end up Lisa Brook, press co-ordinator refreshing to see something a bit Leeds." Through the creative confided within our degrees we seeing something that will inspire at the Film Festival, commented: different" The Film festival outlet of recalling a happy are fortunate enough to have a your very own creativity. "Leeds' student population are encourages students' participation memory they feel this stimulates wealth of opportunity available to fantastic in spreading the news by volunteering throughout the so many more questions: "a lot us in and around Leeds, we just words: Sarah Hatchard Friday, November 26, 2010 NWW.leedsstudent.org Leeds Student 17 One night out could last you a •f • Exposing unprotected ears to excessively loud music could cause long term, irreversible damage to your hearing. New research has shown that tinnitus has l1 e tlme links to to depression among sufferers, triggering a the nationwide 'Don't Stop the Music' campaign by RNID. Sarah Hatchard investigates ... As students, we are frequently induced hearing loss but it is 100 This is not as astonishing as it noise levels." experience any problems reminded about the dangers per cent preventable." RNID sounds considering that noise The majority of clubs in Leeds regarding their hearing now but associated with going out; the research suggests that 90 per cent levels ln clubs often exceed 110 are taking up a responsibility in may do so in twenty to thirty drinking, drugs and debauched decibels. As a comparison, this is providing free earplugs for years time. promiscuity. But little attention is likened to the amount of noise customers and we are encouraged More worryingly, our parents' paid to the damage inflicted upon Tinnitus has also generated by an aircraft taking to take advantage of this. Wire generation were not exposed to our ears. off. provides free earplugs for the same noise levels that we are Tinnitus is a preventable been strongly Exposing your ears to this level everyone; it is just a question of so the effects of damage we are symptom occuring within the of music for just 30 minutes can asking behind the bar. doing to our ears is still unknown. inner ear. It is a constant, and linked with damage your hearing. James Furthermore, Health and The NHS reported that in 2009 a permenant, high pitched ringing depression, and Daniel, manager at Wire, expands Safety laws also legally enforce total of 211 new cases of tinnitus which may appear to originate in on the problems associated with sound limiters in many clubs. were diagnosed. the head, and it is often caused by even suicide. continued exposure to this level The ultimate responsibility in This is a relatively novel and listening to exceedingly loud of noise: "Wire operates a protecting our hearing falls on us. developing problem and one that music. of young people have experienced Funktion One sound system The real danger of permanent needs to be addressed. The The RNID, a charity working ringing in their ears after a night which reverberates throughout hearing damage lies in the warnings and advice are clear, towards positive action against out, a clear warning sign of the club ... many of ITly staff invisible symptoms. let's hope it doesn't fall on deaf hearing loss, is attempting to hearing damage. experience discomfort from the Most students will not ears. offer advice and solutions to this Tinnitus is not only very real problem. They have uncomfortable, but it has also launched the campaign 'Don't been strongly linked with Lose the Music' to raise depression, and even suicide in awareness amongst students of sufferers. the importance of looking after The sound systems in place in their ears. the majority of clubs are Andy Glyde, Senior operating at a level that can cause Campaigner at RNID says: "There irreversible damage including is currently no cure for noise- permanent tinnitus. Living "With Tinnitus Georgie, 21, a third year History of Art student talks of her experience living with tinnitus. She started suffering the symptom, that may lead to further hearing problems in the future, following only one night out at a dub. !had never had any problems with my unrealistic. ears until a night out in Manchester So I now protect my ears with left me with ringing in my ears for four earplugs every time I know I will be days. around loud music. I had to spend It was uncomfortable but l didn't £160 on ACS earplugs but it was really think anything of it. The ringing necessary as otherwise my tinnitus Love Your Ears stopped and I forgot about it. Then in would only get worse. They also February I was at a suggested using house party, where I noise - reducing 1.Wear reusable earplugs, preferably ones that are designed for listening to didn't think the music earphones when was even that loud, listening to my iPod music and reduce volume, not the quality of sound. and since then the as well. ringing has never I wa s given a u stopped. counseling session at 2. If frequently exposed to loud music, such as from musicians or DJs, n I knew something the hospital on how ,y was wrong so I went to deal with having bespoke earplugs are recommended ACS earplugs cost approximately !is tomyGPwhoin tum tinnitus. I myself £160 but are exceptional in their protection. Bands such as Pendulum and to referred me to a haven't suffered from rk hearing specialist at depression from it Babyshambles choose ACS. Ile the hospital. They but I know that a few !al carried out various people do. I mostly so hearing tests on me all just find it really 3. Put the earplugs in before you are exposed to the music. If they need ~< of which I passed. My frustrating and at heanng hadn't been annoying. adjusting go outside to do so. v;t affected but the My boyfriend is a r ringingisconstant. DJ and warned me about not 1ur be Tinnitus can't be cured it can only protecting your ears but l didn't really 4. Don't stand too dose to the speakers - obviously the closer you are, the up tnanagedanddealtwith. In order to take it that seriously. more intense the sound energy reaching your ears. re pr€'_'ent damage they advise you not to Now I would honestly advise SUbJect your ears to excessive noise· anyone exposing their ears to loud obViously as a student and someon~ music to wear earplugs. The damage it £rd who enjoys going out this is a bit can do to your ears is irreversible. 5. Take a break and use quieter 'chill-out' areas to let your ears recover. 18 Friday, November 26, 2010 Lee ds Stude nt Golden Memories A s a key member of the 1986/ 87 England squad that was the last side to win the Ashes in Australia, Chris Broad certainly knows what it takes to Ii~ the famous urn on foreign soil. LS Sport's Jonathan Brewer met up with the the Man of the Series in that glorious winter to discuss England's chances in the upcoming Ashes series, and to look back over the most successful period of his career. Steven Finn, Stuart Broad, and Eoin There is no hiding place for players." Jonathan Brewer Morgan have enthused the English Though as he assesses the state of Ashes Correspondent public, amongst whom there is the game today, Broad did express genuine belief England can retain the some regret that the winter of Ashes. However if this promising 1986/87 marked the most successful It is d ear to anyone who reminisces England team, widely seen as the era of his career. about the winter of 1986-87 with strongest touring side for a ''To go to Australia, to win Ashes, Chris Broad that the experiences of generation, is to make their mark on to win the Perth Challenge, the World that series have stuck with the former this winter's series, Broad sees the Series, and Man of the Series was opening batsman. 23 years on since first Test Match in Brisbane as crucial amazing,'' he said. "In some ways it England's last Ashes victory in to their ambitions. was unfortunate that it was my first Australia, and Broad's face lights up at "Whoever starts the first match tour. I'm not saying the effort I put the mention of his time down under. the best will go on to win the series," into performances after that were any "It is every cricketers dream to tour he said. "After some poor warm up less, but they didn't quite match up. Australia. I have extremely happy games [in the 1986seriesJ, there was a My one regret is that I didn't score a memories of that winter." real sense at the eve of Test diner that Test Match hundred at home." In that famous 1986/87 series, the guys were serious now. It didn't Chris Broad became the third matter what had happened "Whoever starts Englishman lo score hundreds in previously, the first match in Brisbane three consecutive Tests in the Ashes, was what really counted." the first match and a top score in the series of 162 in "We knocked the Aussies back in the b est will go the second Test Match saw him pick that first Test Match [recording a up the Man of the Series award, comfortable seven wicket win], and expectation. particularly exciting area is the English on to win the contributing greatly to recording from there we gained so much "There is always talk in football bowling attack. Broad, Swann, Finn, series." England's last series win on Australian confidence it felt that we were never about silencing the home crowd, and and Anderson have a superb soil. going to be under any pressure from that applies to the boys this winter," combination of youth, enthusiasm, Indeed, it was with good reason the Australians again. England have to he said. "It's about playing good and skill, and English hopes rest on The current crop of English stars that England managed to record such make a strong start this winter." cricket every session, every day, in them taking 20 wickets a match in could take a lot from Bread's a momentous victory back in the late every Test Match. If they play good Australia, something England have experiences. The side were not backed 1980s. A 2-1 series win with a team "In 1986/87 cricket they will silence the crowd. traditionally struggled to do overseas. to win in 1986, yet a mixture of gritty full of stars such as Mike Catting, Ian And if they silence the crowd they can Indeed England have not taken 20 determination from both their Botham, Allan Lamb, David Gower, Botham, Gower, win this series." Australian wickets in a match in youngsters and their experienced John Emburey. All instantly Key to this strong start will surely Australia when the Ashes have been players saw them record a recognisable names to any English and Emburey be the senior England players in the at stake since December 1986. momentous victory. cricket fan, and Broad relished the picked up runs and squad. Ian Bell, playing in his fourth · Despite these worrying statistics England must not crack under the prospect of playing in such a talented Ashes series, scored a magnificent the English squad is fitter than ever. pressure, especially as this is the side as a youngster, relatively new to wickets and we 192 in the final warm up game last Recent strength and conditioning greatest chance of win ning the the Test scene. week. Similarly Strauss and Cook courses that the likes of Stuart Broad famous urn abroad since Bread's "Their records are standalone in ended up winning began the tour in good shape, both have completed put the players at the experiences 23 years ago. They must international sport. They had the Ash es." contributing centuries. peak of their phy~ical abilities. not get caught up in the "media tremendous abilities," he said. "We "In 1986/87 our big guns, Botham, "In comparison to when I was frenzy" that Broad believes the Ashes had a strong spine to the team, and When speaking of pressure, there Gower, and Emburey picked up runs playing the fitness levels are so is nowadays, and concentrate on mixed in with some really good are few cricketing environments in and wickets and we ended up winning different. The abilities of batsmen to u?1ising the superior talent that they youngsters like Phil DeFreitas and the world that are more hostile than the Ashes. That is the key for England, score at the pace they do is so possess. myself, we were all guys who were Australia. The MCC, the·scG, and the experienced players have got to come entertaining to watch, and the effort On paper England are the better desperately keen to achieve. That was Gabba are fo r midable venues for to the fore allowing the youngsters to bowlers put in as they force batsmen side. In practice they will have to be the key to our success." players of any standard. Players have grow into the series. The likes of Kevin out of their comfort zone is fantastic." mentally and physically strong to cope The parallels with today's England buckled under the intense pressure of Pietersen, Paul Collingwood, Andrew "Back in 1986 there was a with the testing examination side are plentiful. The older, such a big series in the past, and with Strauss are so important in the first manager, a coach, a scorer, and a Australia will no doubt give. Let's hope experienced generation of Strauss, some young and relatively innings of the first Test Match." physiotherapist. That was it! We were that in January at the SCG it is Collingwood, and Pietersen mixed in inexperienced Test cricketers in the With regards to the younger left to our own devices, yet the back.­ Andrew Strauss holding the famous with exciting young talent such as side, England must not cave under the members of th is England side, the room staff is enormous these days. little um above his head. Leeds continue unbeaten run

In anticipation of the match, dub Given this format, it is not blistering four set match - with both continued and the team performance Men's Table Tennis captain Chris Kendall emphasized the surprising then that a team cannot players playing fast attacking table was capped off when Adam recorded Leeds lsts 11 - 6 Durham l sts importance of a win, 'J think this will rely on one star player but need tennis, it was Cui's strong and a straight sets victory over Durham's be a big match in deciding who wins strength in depth throughout the consistent forehand which overcame number one Jake Collins, who had t he nort h ern t rophy team. In this particular match, Leeds the German's counter-attacking style. previously been undefeated in almost Next fixture: division ... Durham were arguably the were led at number one by ex­ The excellent table tennis two seasons. Wins each from the Liverpool 1sts (a) toughest team we've played so far'. international and ex-professional, tenacious Kendall and Qingen Meng Chris's words could not have been Adam Bleakley (a 3rd year medic), Men's Northern Conference 1A resulted in a final 11-6 victory for more true; Leeds won the previous supported by Chris Kendall (also a Leeds. This Wednesday, Leeds University away fixture 9-8 in a nail-biting medic), Cui Jin ming (a one year w Pt, Reflecting on today's victory Cui Table Tennis team continued their match. international student) and Qingen Leedslsts 6 18 commented, 'I was happy with my impressive unbeaten run to this year's For those who are unfamiliar with Meng (playing for his final year as he performance today, I made fewe r Dmhamlsts university championships with a the nuances of a university table completes his phD). unforced errors than I usually do.' victory against Durham. Having tennis match, each team consists of This strength in depth proved Manchester lsts Furthermore, Kendall indicated the already notched up victories against four players, with each player playing decisive. Durham could only tum out potential of this year's team, 'If we can Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield, four individual matches against the three players and Leeds capitalised on Sheffieldlsts get Adam fully fit, and the squad Durham and Northumbria in the first o p posing t eam 's players. This is this from t h e s tart. The ever­ continues to improve and work on half of the season, they began their foll owed with a final doubl es match, improving Cui Jin ming managed to Liverpool lsts their match-play, then we will have a reverse fixtures with a home match which is crucial if the match score is secure an impressive opening victory big chance of achieving something in against Durham lsts. level at 8-8. against his German counterpart in a Northumbria lsts the BUCS team championships.' Friday, November 26, 2010 Leeds Student 19

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English clubs in Prem.ier-ship shape his week's UEFA Champions qualify with a game to spare, and matches without conceding. which they lost 2-1 to Barcelona. Barcelona, boasting no fewer than 12 League Matchday 5 saw three could pose a real threat to whoever Arsenal are not yet sure of Which all begs the question: why Champions League wins between Tof England's four they are drawn against in the qualification following defeats to is the Premier League considered them). The same is true of Italy and representatives reach the knockout stage. Shakhtar and Braga, but a win at inferior to its counterparts in Spain, Germany, for whom last year's competition's elite knockout stage. Chelsea came from behind to beat bottom placed Partizan Belgrade will Italy and even Germany. Of course, finalists Inter Milan and Bayern 2008 winners Manchester United, MSK Zilina and retain their 100 per all but guarantee them a spot in the La Liga has the draw of Cristiano Munich are safely through. Premier League champions Chelsea cent record in this year's next round. The Gunners still hold Ronalda, Lionel Messi and best of all Given the fantastic performance and Champions League newcomers competition. The Blues are the only the record for the most consecutive Jose Mourinho to bolster its of our English clubs in Europe this Tottenham Hotspur all won to team not to have dropped points in clean sheets in the tournament at ten credentials, but fewer teams in the year so far, there is no reason the ensure progression to the next the competition so far, albeit with a in 2006, beginning in their third elite sixteen (though the teams it will sides cannol make serious progress round, which will be drawn next relatively straightforward group to game and lasting until the final, have include Real Madrid and in the latter stages of the month. Arsenal are also heavy deal with. competition, and perhaps even taste favourites to join the trio, and Manchester United needed just a Champions League glory come May. European heavyweights Real point at Rangers to qualify at the One criticism of English Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan, Scottish champion's expense, but performance in Europe in past years despite two consecutive defeats. Wayne Rooney's late penalty saw is our failure to turn heavy The ease with which the English them cross the border back to representalion in the knockout dubs have negotiated the group Manchester with all three. United's rounds into trophies, as Arsenal, stage of the prestigious tournament European form, like their domestic Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester makes a mockery of the notion that displays, has been steady if United lost consecutive titles the Premiership has fallen behind its unspectacular, and Edwin van der between 2006 and 2009. Yet with European rivals in terms of quality. Sar's clean sheet meant the Red three, potentially four teams in the Tottenham have summed up this Devils are the only team yet to last sixteen, it is eminently possible rejuvenation, topping their group concede in the Champions League that the trophy cases of London or ahead of holders Inter Milan, and this year. They become the first team Manchester could be home to the beat the Italian club 3 -1 at White since Juventus in the 2004/ 05 coveted Champions League trophy Hart Lane earlier this month. Spurs, competition to keep dean sheets in by the end of the season. making their competition debut, their first five games, though no coasted past Werder Bremer 3-0 to team has ever finished all six Jamie Presland Diary of an Ashes fanatic Why pay more? nd so it begins. 25 days of the most fear of The Guardian S article warning that a thought I would take this opportunity in my rankings last year (the BUCS results for this competitive Ashes series for years.1:here monumental crash will follow the first sip. commenl piece this week to give you a piece week can be found on page 20), the University k s no way I could contemplate missing a Ol.48am - Doherty drops Cook at point! I Iof advice dear reader. Instead of of Leeds is a very strong sporting institution second of the momentous English victory we momentarily feel some sympathy for the concentrating on the wider world of sport as I we are the Chile or West Brom of the higher are all expecting. Well, in an ideal world anyway. debutant, probably because I have dropped usually do, I wanted to draw your attention to a education sporting world. Apart from adopting the nocturnal habits of a many an important catch in my amateur career. fantastic opportunity that is right on your So watching university teams is easy, cheap hamster, watching the Ashes may prove a 02.SBam - In a strange tum of events Ian doorstep. ands the games are of a very high quaJity. The difficult task. Nevertheless armed with a crate of Botham recounts being hit by a chicken leg For those who like watching sport being a university gives you Wednesday afternoons Red Bull, I decided to stay up for the entire first thrown from the crowd when he played in student is difficult. The student loan can off, if you're lucky, so you don't have to worry day's play. This is how it went: Brisbane whilst my drunken housemate, post stretch to subscribing to Sky but it does mean about lectures getting in the way of your 10.00pm - I research methods of staying Gatecrasher night out, staggers in with chicken not eating for the rest of the year. And when it sporting enjoyment. awake for the duration of the day's play. The and chips from the takeaway. comes to watching professional sport live, well As we come to half way through the season Guardian tell me to nap immediately after a 03.lSam - Things are looking good for Cook you get a discount, but it's still pretty Leeds sits 9th in the overall university table coffee ... It can't be that difficult to stay awake? and Pietersen, I'm worried. Something has to go exorbitant for our increasingly empty wallets. and many of their teams are looking good to 10.15pm - Seduced by 1981 Ashes hero wrong soon. In other news as the smell of So where can you watch high-level sport, for reach the university final days in Sheffield at 'Beefy's bets' on Sky bet I (optimistically) place chicken and chips is lingering in the lounge I free, that is accessible by bus at the most? Why the end of the year. Over J 0,000 vicarious fans £10 on England to win the first Test Match. vow to venture to Sainsburys local at the tea Leeds University of course. packed into Heading!ey stadium to watch the false hope? Probably. break for a snack. Weetwood and North Pavilion toward rugby union varsity match so why not go along 11.31pm - Clearly not a believer in 'tails 04.40am-Another absorbing session, three Oxley and Boddington, the Gryphons sports to watch how our rugby union team continues never fails', Strauss calls heads, wins the toss and coffees down. A trip to Sainsburys for snacks centre just off campus and The Edge on to do throughout the season. With the support bats. Very glad we aren't going to experience a results in a strange mix of purchases. Pitta campus every Wednesday are full are excellent of a strong fanbase behind them, just think repeat of Nasser Hussain's catastrophic decision breads, and a gingerbread man. and exciting sports fixtures that are completely what our teams could achieve. to field first in 2002. Another positive sign. OS.4 0am - l hold my head in my hands. free to watch and are ridiculously easy to get to. The other reason to watch one of our teams 12.03am - Strauss out. 3rd ball duck. All Siddle's hat-trick has ended any hopes of victory There are 62 university sports teams is that you have an emotional attachment to previous hope has evaporated. for England. competing over 16 different sports, so there is their results already. Sport is always more 12.12am- Trott and England off the mark. A 05.42am - After taking a moment to calm certainly the choice. Perhaps you are worried enjoyable when you have a team to support huge sigh of relief. Coffee needed. down, perhaps I was being a bit melodramatic. that the quality will not be high? Seven of these and an interest invested in one of the sides. 12.47am - Not only are England struggling We're still in this, aren't we? What a superb spell teams play in the Premier division in their The pride of seeing your university side win is ?n the pitch, but my Sky Player stream on the of bowling though. Sky love the drama. respective sports. This means that Leeds has comparable with that of watching the football internet dies. Thankfully Radio 4 Test Match 06.SOam - All over for England's innings, seven teams who are in the Barclays Premier team you support being successful. Not only Special saves me, and as I turn on Michael Slater Definitely short of runs, I need another pitta League of University sport. Underneath that can you celebrate your university being strong claims Jonathan Trott has 'more movements bread to calm my frustrations ... 20 teams are in the first division of their in the fields of academia but also achieving than a Dvorak symphony'. 'Th.ink I'll store that 07.30am - I can barely keep my eyes open. sports. Beyond that Leeds has the Gryphons great things in sport as well. And how many one in the memory bank for use at a later date No Aussie wickets, and time for bed. I think I've scheme for increasing levels of professionalism institutions in Leeds can claim that? when I need to sound vaguely cultural. realised why the Australians call the Gabba the and achievement in our Universities sports Ol.09am - No signs of lagging yet, and I 'Gabbatoir'. teams, which now includes 16 teams. James Green haven't touched the Red Bull either. Mainly for Jonathan Brewer Coming 16th in the overall university 20 Friday, November 26, 2010 Leeds Student

BUCS round-up

This weeks BUCS fixtures were fewer in number than in p~evious weeks, but Leeds' sports teams racked up twenty wins between them to make it a successful day's work overall . . The men'~ tennis lsts finally ended their losing streak with a stunning 12-0 whitewash over Manchester, with the women's lsts beating Northumbria by the same score. The Leeds Gryphons womens hockey teams were in gre~t form on Wednesday, four of the five teams winning their cup games, and the lsts staying top of the Nortern Wednesday 17th November Conference lA with a 4 2 defeat of Manchester 2nds. The stand-out performers were the 3rds who ruthlessly Badminton defeated Northumbria 8-1, whilst the only defeat of the day came for the 6ths, going down 12-1 to an impressive Leeds University Men's lsts 1 7 Leeds Met 2nds Newcastle 2nds side. Leeds University Men's 2nds 5 3 Northumbria Uni 2nds Equally impressive were the Gryphons squash teams, Leeds University Women's 2 6 Sheffield Uni lsts who all won on Wednesday. Angus MacPherson led the 3rds to a tight 2·] victory over local rivals York, whilst the Basketball men's -lsts and 2nds and the women's 2nds all won comfortably. Leeds University Men's lsts 52- 65 Sheffield Hallam lsts

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Next meeting: Next fixture: Hockey Bramley Park, Leeds Huddersfield Hawks (h) Leeds Gryphons Men's lsts 1 4 Nottingham Trent Uni lsts Leeds Gryphons Men's 2nds 7 - 0 Northumbria Uni 2nds With the UK Abbey Dash meaning the runners Leeds The Leeds Celtics, hoping to shake off defeat last week, travelled Leeds University Women's lsts 4 - 2 Manchester Uni 2nds were able to put out was depleted, the Uni teams to Lancaster University to play an in form Lancaster Bombers Leeds University Women's 2nds 3 2 Durham Uni 4ths nevertheless put in another good performance that team. Both teams were contending for one of the two play-off Leeds University Women's 3rds 8 -1 Northumbria Uni 3rds suggests that their growth over the season will lead to places available in the division and this was demonstrated in Leeds University Women's 4ths 3 1 Sheffield Uni 3rds a strong finish to the season. the dose and hard fought match. Leeds University Women's 5ths 7 -1 Hull Uni 2nds A number of alumni members and the first race The Celtics' offense was slow to start, picking up the first Leeds University Women's 6ths 1 12 Newcastle Uni 2nds since being named British Triathlon Male Junior penalty of the match in their opening drive and then fumbled Triath\ete of the Year for Tom Bishop helped Leeds to the ball, turning it over to the Bombers. This was a sign of Lacrosse overcome their depleted numbers. things to come from the Celtics' offense who turned the ball over three times in the first half alone. The fog of the preceding day thankfully cleared in Leeds University Women's lsts 6 13 Manchester Uni lsts The first points of the game came in the first quarter where time for the third race in the West Yorkshire Cross a strong Lancaster drive was finished off with a one yard run. Netball Country League series, which took place in Bramley The two point conversion was made and in a match that in Park just outside of Leeds on Saturday 20th many ways mirrored their last game, the Celtics went behind Leeds Gryphons lsts 31 83 Leeds Met lsts November. early on. Leeds Gryphons 2nds 66 30 York St John lsts Unfortunately it was a diminished team that The Bombers built on their early lead throughout the Leeds Gryphons 4ths 58 14 Teesside Uni 3rds Leeds University was able to present in the second quarter at the expense of the Celtics' offense who Leeds Gryphons 5ths 24 50 Newcastle Uni 3rds competition. turned the ball over twice, once through an interception and Treasurer Adam Brown explained: "A lot of our again through a further fumble, both of which led to Bomber Rugby League runners are taking part in the Age UK Abbey Dash touchdowns. With the score standing at 20-0 with time still to tomorrow, and so are giving today a miss. I'm racing play in the second quarter, the Leeds Celtics had their work cut Leeds Gryphons Men's lsts 10- 34 Leeds Met 2nds tomorrow so am taking it steady, and I know Jocelyn out. (Payne, Women's Race Captain) is too." An eventful first half also saw the ejection of one player Rugby Union Holmfirth's Katie Walshaw won the Women's from each side for unsporting behaviour, although in truth it race, which had a field of 83 runners, in 18 minutes was a harsh decision and both teams missed having key players Leeds Gryphons Men's lsts O - 30 Durham Uni lsts and 58 seconds. for the duration of the game. Leeds Gryphons Men's 4ths 21-12 Sheffield Uni 3rds Leeds University's first female runner was The Celtics finally kicked into life on the brink of half time Women's Race Captain Jocelyn Payne, who came when Josh Lisiuk caught the ball for a touchdown and Ben Squash 32nd in 22 minutes and 18 seconds, and Rebecca Kadory completed the two-point conversion. An inspirational comeback looked on the cards when Lewis Leeds Gryphons Men's lsts 4 -1 Leeds Met 2nds Jameson, in her first race for the University, was dose Dael ran in for a touchdown on the first drive after the restart, Leeds Gryphons Men's 2nds 3 - 0 York Uni lsts behind with 22.36 and in 38th place. however it was brought to an abrupt halt at the end of the third Leeds Gryphons Men's 3rds 2 -1 York Uni 2nds Andrew Pearson of Longwood AC won the Men's quarter when the Bombers increased their lead to 26-14 with a Leeds University Women's 2nds 4 - 0 Bradford Uni lsts Race. touchdown pass. Tom Bishop sported his Leeds University vest in A good day of running by the Celtics was topped off when a Tennis this race, pulling out third place in an impressive 37 yard run by Andy Kirk gave the Celtics great field position 32.04. Freddie Slemeck (21st) and Tom Powell (23rd) and Rob Wyatt completed the move with a touchdown pass. Leeds University Men's lsts 12 - 0 Manchester Uni lsts sustained a high-pressure contest between them. Ultimately the Celtics were yet again let down by their slow Leeds University Women's lsts 12 -0 Newcastle Uni lsts Adam Brown (79th) and Rowan Temple (89th) start and left themselves a lot to do. They will be undoubtedly Leeds University Women's 2nds 2 -10 Northumbria Uni lsts also competed for Leeds. looking forward to the return fixture in the New Year, which With a full line-up of runners for the next race will probably determine the future of their season. Volleyball Leeds will be hoping to push on for the rest of the Next Sunday sees the Huddersfield Hawks visit season and are aiming to keep improving week on Lawnswood, with kick off at 1pm a strong home support could Leeds University Men's lsts 3 - 0 Bradford Uni lsts week. see the Celtics overcome this losing run. Friday, November 26, 2010 Leeds Student 21 the Follo:"'ing David Haye's embarrassingly routine victory over Audley Htrnson :arlier i_n the month, many have accused the sport's promoters o producmg a mismatch of epic proportions. LS Sport asks:

shake Harrison's hand when he is being carted life_". Indeed, until perceived as nervous at the Joe Short off to hospital Jeremy Culley weigh-in,_ Harrison was steadfastly bullish What were we thinking? Even the Klitschko about his prospects against the WBA bouts have become slugfests with overweight he Audley Harrison that won the As soon as Audley Harrison vacated his champion. taxi drivers from Eastern Europe and Olympi~ and ~eat Danny Williams in our :~ts~ Eur?pean title in June of this year, it was . B_ut he had to be. £14.95 was paid for the T. second fight will_ destroy David Haye. It's pnvilege of watching the fight. Not to buy a But most of all I blame Haye. He knew he O~V1ous he was targeting a fight with his once gomg_ t~ ~e a tough fight but ultimately I will friend, now enemy David Haye. Five months channel, as is the.case with most other sports, prevail, it 1s my destiny." was mugging us all off with the Harrison fight but to buy one fight. Harrison talked up his S~ did Sky. ~r_anted, he was good enough to out of speculation later the fight happened and, The immortal words of our nation's contra.ry to popular belief, any reduction to chances because no promoter could sell a Olympic g~ld _medalist, Harrison - even by his wit the petnfied tree trunk that is Valuev, but fight where one party felt he would lose. For a Haye needs to prove himself against a Klitschko the build-up and hype would have been to the own ad~1ss1on - has failed to live up to detri_ment of the fight. few weeks Harrison had to be a gladiator. ~ ectc:tlons. At 39 years old the Haye-Harrison before it is too late. This ~l~diatorial image and He's already bought himself another six Big sporting ev~nts are special precisely figh t billed by Sky Box Office as 'The Best of because they are mfrequent. Cricket fans uncomprom1smg nature of boxing are what Enemies' was the Londoner's last chance at the months by pretending to focus on Harrison, but attracts fans. It is the rawest of tests for another slap and tickle jaunt like that and spe_nd two years anticipating each Ashes big time, and he failed miserably. senes, and even when the outcome is as ~ankind. Two men left alone to settle their°"' Well, that seems to be the opinion of most. heavyweight boxing is seriously in trouble. differences. Going toe-to-toe, head to head. Because of pay-per-view the 1V channels of unpleasant as our last sojourn down under, But ac~ally Harrison's defeat to Haye was less ...-::: the build-up is essential. Ryder To a huge number of Britons there is no purer of a failure for the lifeless man, but a failure of course have to hype up the bouts. But if a spectacle. heavyweight boxing wants to cups also occur only every boxing in general. For we all expected so much two years, while four years Bu_t anyone who has w itnessed the more from ~arrison, but why did we expect it? continue with any sort of occas1o_nal mebri_ated ~raw! outside a pub late reputation in tact, the fights separate each FIFA World It was simply marketing: boxing's most ' Cup. on a_ Fnd~y evening will testify that fights are trustworthy ally. The amount of hype generated must start living up to the not mvanably evenly matched. So it stands to speculation they generate. Only is a sporting by_respective camps stirred up a beast that never product over-hyped reason, that boxing will occasionally throw up existed. Proclaimed projections of a £10 million Sky Sports News one-sided contests. wouldn't shut up about it. when it fails to bou_t fuelle? the flames, which burnt every other entertain. The last In the halcyon days of Muhammed Ali boXIng fans wallet in the country. They seem to have adopted b?~i~g could live up to its hype. The top Haye as their mascot. World Cup did o.f course ~e figh~ was never going to be the not merit the d1v1s1on was blessed with great fighters: am~zmg clash 1t was billed to be. Boxing website Heavyweight boxing is George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Leon Spinks, sadly becoming an attention it boxmgnews24 nailed it perfectly: "It's strange received ~enry C?oper to name but a few of those ~at the fans are scooping up the Haye-Harrison entertainment involved m epic battles with Ali. Yet even then business beforehand, bckets, because outside of the UK, this fight is but only because Ali, as WBC champion, was able to twice seen somewhat as a joke. without any defend his title in just three rounds entertainment. England were feckless and It w~s a joke; it was a complete farce, as is as usual overwhelmed by expectation. David Haye, meanwhile is fa; from an :i, he~vywe1ght b?xing over the past decade or so. Wladimir's unchalleng~d heavyweight champion. He 'come and get Haye and Harrison did not entertain With the dominance of the Klitschkos there is .and therefore their fight was justifiably went the distance with the giant Nikolai little any heavyweight title contender can do. me' video to Valuev to win the title, whi le his first Haye - easily brand~d as over-hyped. Sin;e Lennox Lewis last fought Vitali is 2003, It ts worth noting that this all-British challenger John Ruiz lasted nine rounds with we ve had nothing to cheer about on the accessible the 'Hayemaker'. on Youtube bout between former friends suffered heavyweight front. more than most at the hands of The harsh t~uth is that Harrison, arguably . Did anyone really cheer for Haye when he - says it all ~attered by his Sydney Olympic Gold, was a b o u t marketing gurus. Two Brits competing nICked the WBA Heavyweight Title off Nikolai for a worl? title inevitably captured simply a poor choice as challenger. Everyone Valuev? No. We weren't watching in support of boxing knew Haye would win. But such is the hype; we're the attention of our domestic media !iay~, we w~re ':"'atching for the advertised gladi~torial and comm~rciaJ nature of boxing, s 1 0 w J y while known ill feeling betwee~ DaV1d v Goliath narrative, in support of the boxers usuaJly bodes well for a fight. Harnson was never going to admit it. potential freak show of seeing a 7ft bloke heading \ /" _A thrashing in football still constitutes a 90 down a ,. ,._ Therefore ~arrison producing such collapse onto the canvas, which is also why we tam e res is tan ce to his fellow mmute match, even if the final score shows a watched a fortnight ago. The X-Factor, Rocky WWE style ... hi?eous disparity. Unfortunately for boxing, soap opera, Londoner Haye was even harder for style drama of Harrison coming back from the supporters to take. mismatches last only a matter of minutes. depths of adversity was too much for us. where no one Fans are left unfulfilled and the sport is open really cares Harrison' s shameful We were ~ duped by the pre-match hype, to_ the a~cusation of being over-hyped. But about the fighter, dis play made a mockery of his of Haye punchmg off the head of a cardboard nauseating a ssertions that he this slur 1s grossly unfair. Valuev, of telling us all how hard it will be to but mainly about the storyline. would give Haye the "fight of his

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scored in the comer. A clever grubber in the visitors winning quick turnover kick through the advancing Leeds and attacking a broken Leeds defence. Gryphons defence caught the Gryphon's backs Durham were once again ruthless in sleeping and an easy pick up for the punishing the home side's mistakes Durham attack was gathered up to and another try was scored in the score the tty. comer. Ten minutes later and there was Further errors from the Leeds team another try, this time missed tackles led to more points for the opposition from the Gryphons allowed the as an infringement in the scrum gave visitors fly half, Mike Ward to place the referee no choice but to give a Men's Rugby Union the ball in the comer making the score penalty try and an easy conversion. 0-10. Missed kicks from a difficult Leeds Gryphons Men's lsts 0-32 The final points of the fixture were position kept Leeds in a game that Durham lsts to be taken once again by the visiting should have been beyond them. side, however this time a little more With only a couple of minutes left fortunately than previous successes. until half- time, Durham furthered As the Gryphons were down to 14 Next fixture: their lead as the referee awarded a men with an injury, Durham made Leeds Met lsts (a) penalty against the Gryphons for their numerical advantage count failing to roll away from a ruck. The generating an overlap, which was once visitor's full back Alex Graham A disappointing day for Leeds again placed in the comer. gratefully took the opportunity for an After the game Gryphon's head Gryphons meant their previous back easy three points right in front of the coach Nick Hyde said his team 'bad to to back wins could not built upon be posts. against a tough Durham University be more ruthless in their attitude", and Whilst the ends may have changed that they may have been ulax after ~ side who continued their unbeaten for half time the story was still the their previous victories". Overall Hyde run. same. A Leeds mistake and good admitted he was Mdisappointed with A confident Durham team took pressure from Durham lead to a poor the result", but hoped his team would little over seven minutes to secure the clearance kick from inside the bounce back ahead of their next game first points of the game as a try was Gryphon's 22-metre line.1his resulted against Leeds Met. GRAB: A physical contest saw Uni beaten by Durham photo: Joel Harratt Leeds finally get some home comforts

that in both doubles matches they This was far from the case for the to pull through the next games with a ground strokes well within the lines as Men's Tennis had a good chance of giving Manchester no.l seed that faced an confident display of consistently he waited for his opponent to make Leeds Men's lsts 12 - 0 themselves their first 4-0 lead of the incredibly nonchalant but executed ground strokes, taking the the mistake. The second set soon flew Manchester Men's lsts season. The first seed pairing of nonetheless talented player in the first 6-3. This was all that the Leeds by the Manchester no. 3 and soon James Watts and Oli Sellers worked form of James Watts. The Leeds Uni no. 2 had to do in the second set it came to an end, with the final score 6- wonderfully, playing well within their no.l started the match positively with seemed, as his opponents 0 6-1 to Oli Sellers. Food was the topic Next fixture: capabilities, using the kick serve to an opening set score of 6-2. This determination diminished rather of his match with a bagel and a chip Sheffield lsts (a) great effect. These two traits initial display of confidence proved to rapidly giving Smith the chance to proudly sitting next to his name. combined created many be the case throughout the duration control much of the second set as he With a victory now firmly placed in opportunities for them both which of the match, as Watts continued to eased his way to a 6-3 6-1 victory. the hands of the home side it was One could detect a slight nervousness they dutifully took. The match was dominate off of the forehand side Oli Sellers was now extremely down to Ramzi Cherad to give the amongst the Leeds University lsts, as over within the hour with the home leaving his opponent motionless and eager to get his match underway. team a much-needed 12-0 victory. the last two results of the season have side winning 6-1 6-2. speechless at times. The second set With the overall score set at 8"0 to the The Leeds no.4 looked like he was set the side back quite significantly. The second seed doubles match sailed away from the Manchester home side, there was no pressure on thoroughly enjoying his match, This match was to be make or break turned out to be an excellent challenger and the second set score the no.3 whatsoever. It was to be executing his forehand with precision for the home side, with no home combination of consistency from was 6-2 to Watts. another case of staying steady for the and power on many occasions. With victories to their name and two very David Smith and aggression when With an unusual lead of 6-0 to the self-assured Sellers as he kept the his serve putting him in good stead he close losses away to Sheffield Hallam needed from Ramzi Cherad. The pair home side it was looking like they unforced errors count to single figures continued to prove too much for his and Manchester 2nds. Revenge, also finished their contest rather were heading in the right direction for in the first set giving him his second opponent who had very little in purely in the sporting sense, was in rapidly with a result of 6-0 6-1 in the first time this season. David bagel of the season and boosting his response to what was being hit at the minds of all the Leeds Uni players. Leeds Uni's favour. Smith was the next man to try and morale to even higher levels. After him. Cherad dutifully delivered the As is the case each week, the One would assume, at this point add to this promising score for the this straightforward first set Sellers much desired clean sweep and the doubles started the match off and this that the Manchester side would step Leeds Uni 1st team. At 3-3 in the first settled into a comfortable rhythm, home side were given their first win of feeling of nervousness immediately up and competitively challenge the set it looked like he was to be in for an continuing to maintain his first serves the season. An emphatic and well ~ vanished as the home side realised home side in the four singles matches. arduous battle, however he managed ata high percentage and also keep the deserved result for all involved.

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by Davies in the midfie·ld, her pace opposition, takirag advantage 9f his first game Women's Football oven,(helmed t(re Met left back and she was point to.claim the third game 13-11. Leeds lsts 4 - 2 Leeds Met 3rds left tht-ough. on goal tct finish heautifuHy · (;ryphons Building on his late flurry_ in the previous across '(he goalkeeper. game Mat:Pherson strode into a 9-3 lead Things got worse shortly after for Met as before finishing the tie confidently as he Next fu..'ture: Uni doubled the lead four minutes later. powered to~ 11 5 victory iruthe fourth game Leeds Met 3rds (h) Hannah Roberts was .left unmarked from a to win the match 3-1 overall low cross delivered from Barrett and had no Knowing that victory in the second match trouble beating the helpless keeper. of the afternoon would ensure Leeds' The Women's first team are through to the progression to the next round of the cup, The break at half time was just what the next round of the cup after a game packed Rakaan Al Huneidi Aew out of the blocks away side needed as they came out sharper with goals against rivals Leeds Met. The Men's Squash winning the first two games 12-10 and 11-4 Gryphons threw away a 2~0 lead in the and scored twice to bring the game level. Leeds Gryphons Men's 3rds 2 -1 respectively. Al Huneidi displayed some fine second half before a penalty from Lauren Both goals came from careless mistakes in York2nds footwork and, at two games to nil, looked to Davies and a wonderful solo effort from the Uni defence. be cruising to a demolition of the York Emma Cooper ensured victory. A mistake from the keeper for the first opposition. and a lack of communication between Next fixture: However, York refused to be brushed aside Women's Northern Conference 2B defenders in the second quickly launched Bradford lsts (h) so easily and attempted to justify their short Met right back into the tie. It appeared that journey down the A64. After his bright start, p w Pts the Gryphons' confidence was hit at the Al Huneidi's concentration faded in the third Sheffield lsts 4 4 12 equaliser and that they would be lucky to be The men's 3rd squash team emerged as 2-1 game before a brave five point comeback in winners from Wednesday afternoon's dash Durham lsts ]2 level after ninety minutes. the fourth proved to be in vain as York But five minutes later they were with York 2nds at the Gryphon Centre, clinched the game 11-9 and forced the two to Leeds Met 3rds presented a gift from the penalty spot. progressing to the next round of the BUCS play out an intense match- deciding fifth Northern Cup. Barrett was holding on to the ball at the game. Angus MacPherson and Rakaan Al H uneidi York St Johns lsts edge of the.area but was going nowhere until Determined not to cave in to the York battled through close encounters in the the centre back tripped her from behind in a comeback,Al Huneidi took the final game 11- Leeds lsts opening two matches to give the home side 9. The two players emerged from the court mad rush of blood to the head. Midfielder the two point advantage required to claim the Sunderland lsts Lauren Mitchell took the penalty and calmly exhausted after their five-game thriller to victory against their North Yorkshire cheer on their captains in the final match. slotted past the keeper. neighbours. The best was yet to come from Gryphons' With the fixture already won by Leeds, it The game itself was not as open as the First to grace the 'T' was Angus seemed the pressure was off for both players. Emma Cooper, who scored a lovely goal score line suggests. Chances were few and MacPherson who fought through a cagey However, in light of the toil of his team­ far between in the opening half hour as the after dribbling from her own half to weave opening to the afternoon's play by claiming mates, the York captain seemed detennined to through the Met defence and the win for the teams battled for control of possession in the first game 11 ·9. However, his opponent exit the Gryphon Centre with a consolation the midfield. Gryphons. from York found his rhythm in the second victory in the final match of the day. Leeds' The majority of the players struggled to game, leading Mac Pherson by seven strokes to Robert Mayne exhibited a strong backhand make an impact because of this and were nil, before drawing level with Leeds after a and was fast around the court but struggled to slow to get started. Fran Barrett was an Player of the Match swift 11-3 victory. cut out the unforced errors that ultimately led The third game of the opening fixture exception however, as her pace and Fran Barrett to a three-nil defeat. proved to be the closest-fought of the day, dribbling on the right wing troubled the Met Despite defeat in the final match and a with neither player taking more than a one fuJlback every time she was on the ball. Dominated the right flank throughout the valiant effort from York in the two earlier point lead until York edged 10-8 ahead at the Barrett capitalised on her domination of game. Scored the first goal and won the encounters, the Gryphons always appeared penalty that ended the game as a contest. business end of the game. Yet the the likelier victors and now look confidently the right flank by scoring the game's first indefatigable MacPherson survived three goal on the half hour mark. Played through towards building a run in the BUCS Northern game points against him before punishing the Cup. Trent tickled pink w-ith victory match saw the visitors run out 4-1 course to the first with the Gryphons winners. quickest out the block with Gwaine Gryphons The talking point before the game Hogg's words clearly taking affect as seemed not to surround the match they attacked with purpose. Again, itself but the Trent kit. Sporting pink, however, the visitors rode the storm sleeveless shirts they were maybe and with a sucker punch took a 3-1 trying to gain a psychological boost. lead. As the game got underway however, it Hogg was the more vocal of the was the men in more traditional attire coaches, offering his opinions to both that made the brighter start. Yet the his players and the umpires in a bid to Men's Hockey Gryphons fell behind as Trent get his side back in the match. Leeds Gryphons Men's lsts 1-4 converted a somewhat dubious short However, Trent gained a stranglehold Nottingham Trent lsts comer. on the game, with their central Neither side could gain a firm grip midfielder, an England international, on proceedings as slippery conditions controlling proceedings. Next fixture: and poor ball control saw the game With the Gryphons naturally Loughborough lsts (a) enter a scrappy period. Trent showed pressing for a goal in an attempt to more attacking intent but failed to salvage something, Trent burst double their lead thanks to an through with blistering pace and a A crucial ~ncounter on a bitterly cold incredible miss and an acrobatic save brilliant finish which nestled in the afternoon at Weetwood was what from Leeds' 'keeper Tom Daley - his top corner ensured there would be no awaited those brave enough to tackle skills mirroring those of his diving comeback. Leeds had ultimately been the piercing winds and watch the namesake. overpowered by a team no better than Leeds Gryphons take on Nottingham Eventually Trent's pressure themselves. On another day the result Trent. Brimming with confidence brought a deserved second goal. The could have quite easily been reversed following their first win last week home side however responded and no doubt the result flattered the against Nottingham lsts, victory immediately and with their first real away side. However, in a league as against another East Midlands outfit chance, Danny Mills smartly slotted tough as this one, these are the sort of would have been warmly received. home a short comer games you have to win. Sadly, this was not to be as an open The second half ran a similar photo: Joel Harratt BIG DEBATE: HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING - ALL HYPE AND NO SUBSTANCE? @SportLS on Twitter . . . .. • ! Coach Burchnall: ''Our best performance of the season'' winger had the ball under control at the time of the push, there is no doubt the ref would have Gryphons called for a free kick outside the box. Fortunately for the referee, and Gryphons fans aLke, Uni didn't have to wait long for the opener, as only ten minutes later Wilcocks was able to capitalise on confusion in the Met defence to put his team in front. Uni were attacking their opponents with pace and power on the break and once Chapman fed Wilcocks the ball it was clear he only had one thing in his Men's Football mind. The Leeds target man found space to take Leeds Gryphons lsts 2 1 Leeds Met lsts the shot, which deflected off a Met defender and trickled over the goal line to the jubilation of fans on the sideline. Next Match: Edinburgh (h) Uni were Leeds Uni stormed to a 2-1 victory over their city rivals in what coach Ian Burchnall described as attacking their "the best performance of our season so far." The match was won by star striker Wilcocks who made the Met defence look ordinary as he opponents with grabbed two goals in a battling display by the Gryphons. pace and power The first half was a tense affair with both defences remaining strong under attacking pressure. Met retained most of the ball, with the Rather than galvanising the Met players in their Uni keeper being force_d into several acrobatic search for an equaliser, the goal seemed instead saves in order to keep his team on level terms. to spur on the Uni side, reinforcing their belief Thankfully the Gryphons held a disciplined that the game was theirs for the taking. The line at the back and caught the Met strike force strikers worked tirelessly to prevent the Met offside during several promising attacks. As the defenders time and space in distributing the ball half wore on the Uni midfield trio of Wood, Turl and their pressure almost paid off on 65 minutes and Kelly were able to put increasing pressure when Smedley's acute shot rebounded off the upon their midfield opponents, punishing right hand post, only for the goalie to grab it at indecision from Met players with some the second attempt. crunching tackles. Their local rivals were reduced Nevertheless, Met failed to recognise this as a to speculative efforts from outside the box, of wake-up call and with five minutes remaining on which few were accurate enough to hit the the dock they were left facing a tvvo-goal deficit. target. Yet again the Uni number 9, Wilcocks, illustrated After the half time whistle Uni pushed on, his clinical ability in front of goal when he slid encouraged by their first half display. There was the ball past the helpless Met keeper. Under a controversial decision .five minutes after the pressure from three defenders the striker did restart when Smedley carved through the Met extremely well to keep control of the ball and defence, broke into the box a~d after gaining _a notch his fifth goal of the season. clear sight on goal was shoved m the back by his Although the Met right back scored a marker. Although it was unclear whether the c?nsolatory scr~amer from 30 yar?s before the final whistle, this was not to be theIY day. After the match coach Ian Burchnall explained the importance of 0 the win saying: "It puts us Nyong back in touching distance with the rest of the pack ,t> We had a game plan from ® ® the start; to get the ball into Scantlebury Hurst wide areas and stop them ® from passing it about in Kawaguchi Keating midfield." Thankfully for ~ the Gryphons his tactics Wood paid off, as the team gained ® ® some retribution for their Smedley Kelly Varsity defeat and put in a ® Chapman® performance fans can be ... Tur! proud of. w RNALS: A much needed win for Leeds will hopefully get their season up and running Wilcocks photo: Joel Barratt