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Issue 911 - Weekly Friday 19th September 1997 Tuition Fees: The Backlash Begins Students demonstrate against grant cuts imposed in 1996. Photo: Matt Pannell Top of the League s the academic Matt Pannell also been planning its year begins, the response. According to student move- Editor NUS President Douglas A URREY GRADUATES have results were obtained) had to be ment has been planning Trainer, “NUS has been been ranked top of the employ- Tania Rocks its reaction to the government’s sum- very clear about its policy stance on taken into account. The figures ment league, according to offi- mer announcement that tuition fees funding, and that is absolutely in line S should be interpreted carefully, as cial statistics. This follows an ‘real world’ on professional are to be introduced for all students with the policy passed at the last two individual universities often sub- already high ranking in The Times placements. going into Higher Education this time NUS conferences. That is, no tuition mit their own ratings. Good University Guide which was next year. Student groups are also fees, and enough money to live on published in May. The last The Times Good furious at plans to replace student while in education for all students. In While it could be said that the According to just-released figures University Guide, updated in grants with a loans-based system, conjunction to our opposition to fees, league tables produced for univer- from HESA, the Higher May, rated universities according also to come into effect next year. NUS will continue to lobby for an sities, like those published for Education Statistical Agency, to the ‘whole experience’ rather increased maintenance package.” He schools, give students and their Surrey Students’ Union President had earlier criticised the government 98% of Surrey graduates find than simply on job prospects. parents a good overview of uni- Nevin ‘Bob’ Moledina last night proposals as “still being at the back- employment or further training Surrey came in joint 26th place, versity performances and statis- slammed the new plans, calling them of-a-fag-packet stage” at the time within 6 months of graduating, with Cambridge and Oxford tak- tics (such as the number of staff “a real blow to all those considering they were announced, and blamed which gives Surrey the lowest ing first and second positions. The employed and general academic the option of going on to Higher ministers for the confusion over gap- number of unemployed graduates guide looked at the Universities as record), other aspects of universi- Education, particularly those from year students awaiting A-level of any Higher Education a whole, rating the teaching, poorer backgrounds.” She added that results. The NUS has balloted all its ty life have proved harder to Institution in the country, or at research, entry grades, staff-stu- the changes would not only affect member organisations to discuss assess. The old adage about get- least out of the 180 institutions dent ratios, library spending, the universities, “but the whole commu- plans for action, and decided that ting out of University life what reported. Glynis Paxton, Deputy amount of firsts and 2:1s awarded, nity, especially those at schools and regional demonstrations on you put in still holds true, and Head of Careers at Surrey, said graduate destinations and accom- Further Education colleges, and their November 1st would be the best way social activities are impossible to parents.” With this in mind, External of involving a large number of stu- that the outlook for this summer’s modation. Although Surrey rate: our library may not stay Affairs Officer Wendy France dents. graduates was “very encouraging, scored the highest on the graduate open until 2am, but how would announced that action to be taken by particularly for those with mar- destinations (above Cambridge the man from The Times have the Students’ Union will include a ketable skills who are much in and Oxford), the number of firsts fared with his clip board on a typ- ‘stakeholders day’, to involve all demand.” The reason for the high and 2:1s awarded was surprising- ical Friday Night Out in the those affected by the new fees, rather rate of employment is that most of ly low. It has been stressed, than simply a student protest. Union? the graduates have an edge over though, that the background of the their competitors as they have The National Union of Students has figures (exactly how and when the already spent a year out in the

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2 News Friday 19th September 1997 n Diana tribute EIHMS hits record - sales hit eight million campus

actory workers in the UK alone. It is even Lancashire have Matt Pannell on sale in Israel, where the Fbeen working Editor number of record-buyers around the clock during is so small that until now, the week to meet demand for the re- singles have never even been a viable ometime in the near future you Kamaran Loqueman onto campus by buses provided by written version of ‘Candle in the sales prospect, and the market has won’t be able to see much of the Institute. This will also mean that Wind’ by Elton John. been an albums-only one. SGuildford from the newly visitors alike. With the Austin Pearce the perimeter road will have to allow named Hari’s bar. building and the new look AVS and for buses to park and turn around. The record, which is the fastest-ever Elton John is reported to be pleased Library, I hope you can appreciate selling UK single, is the first to hit with the high sales figures, but The reason being a spangly new what a dynamic University you’re The construction work will obviously number one after only a day on sale. according to The Independent, has European Institute of Health and attending. It’s just a pity that there are prevent anybody from parking on It is moving off the shelves so fast not taken credit for the demand, and Medical Sciences building which will no buildings on this campus that have Stag Hill car park and to make things that over eight million copies have will not be performing the song in be in your face. Throughout the next been built 100% according to plan. worse Car Park 5 will be used to store been manufactured at the time of future in order to avoid “milking” the two years there will be many a Maybe the new EIHMS building will the builders equipment. Therefore the going to press, and 1.5million tragedy. builder taking half hour tea breaks be. We don’t want it sliding slowly parking situation on campus, which is advance orders have been placed in and wolf whistling at the more aes- down Stag Hill now do we? already an absolute nightmare, will thetically pleasing female students become worse. There were plans to passing by. In their spare time they The new building will mean some put parking spaces on top of the new SWT receives will be building a five storey, 7 600 building to alleviate the problem, 1500+ extra students, namely nurses square metre building on Stag Hill and midwives, on campus during the however this is still unconfirmed. car park. The design, which actually day. The flow of students in the day- The Union would also like to point £1.7million ‘bonus’ looks quite good on paper, was creat- time does seem to be a little biased at out that it will be a little hazardous ed by architects Nicholas Grimshaw the moment with the lecture theatres around the Stag Hill area for quite a and Partners. It looks rather like and teaching block being on the while, so PLEASE TAKE CARE. We something from Star Trek. I have don’t want anyone climbing into a outh West Trains, requirements imposed by opposite end of campus, hopefully in been lead to believe there will be a cement mixer after a heavy Friday the train operating Matt Pannell the regulator. In a separate a couple of years there will be a nice walkway attaching the building to the Night Out. If you do, you may find company that Editor move announced on spread of students milling around the S Students Union, why this is I have no your self a permanent fixture of the Surrey students rely on Wednesday, the regulator, Union end of the University. At the idea. Maybe all the EIHMS staff will University! for services out of Guilford, has just John Swift QC, has fined the coun- moment it seems that those nurses be seen propping up Hari’s Bar at received a £1.7 million ‘performance try’s train operators £250,000 over and midwives that will be attending Lunchtime. What I’m particularly bonus’ - almost enough to cancel out their failure to provide a satisfactory lectures in the new building, will all eager to see is the new public garden the £1.8 million in fines which it paid train enquiry service. Earlier this be living at their various sites around that will be located on the east side, out over the last year. summer he had warned the the area, some coming from as far as which should be nice for students and Association of Train Companies, Chichester. They will be transported The fines were imposed after SWT responsible for running the service, took ‘efficiency’ measures by mak- that the response rate to enquiries ing a number of its drivers redundant. was too poor. This week, announcing The company then found itself the fine, he described the service as unable to meet the minimum service “awful”. Silly Night Capers

ednesday dawned, blood- her strength with a pair of boxing shot eyes and nervous jit- The RAG team gloves, as in the background England Wters the early symptoms of played an astounding victory. lecture overload. Week one had set in bles. The appeal for cheap booze, a with a vengeance, a vengeance that good match, and the call for an enjoy- To all those who supported and only lecturers enjoyed. But there was able night was far too much for temp- joined in the silly activities, obvious hope... the evening loomed with tation. The night was faced with pes- fun was had - so for all those who grateful anticipation. simism, especially from a certain supported Rag, a big THANKS - and Bare Facts Editor, that this was not a yep, we are annoying. For those who It has been reported that on that day, good idea. We proved him wrong. still don’t know, you required a carrot strange acts had been noticed and So wrong that 2 to 3 weeks supply of (preferably supplied by Rag). You taken down in evidence. At the local spirits was consumed in an evening. needed to give it a name as carrots are store, large amounts of vegetables If you missed out, there is more to people too, and a good thirst. Bouncy had been tampered with, especially come. Silliness was the ideal therapy boxing faced anyone brave enough one variety. The offenders have been for week 1 stress. and you had to be brave to face Bob identified, and are now awaiting sum- in the ring. So if you wondered mons from the Carrot Court. After Rag got in first to corner the carrot where all the carrots went, they much discussion with Sporty Spice, supply market, proving that anything enjoyed themselves on Wednesday’s we, the few, hav eagreed to plead silly was good for them, plus the silly night. And as for the BF Editor, guilty. chance to knock a few people out in Rag has one thing to say: Na na na na the ring wasn’t worth resisting. na, £80 was raised. How do you However, it appeared that evening Neither was the drink, at £1 for a dou- fancy some carrot soup? that the Rag team members were not ble and mixer provided you showed the only ones with offending vegeta- your carrot. President Bob proved ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:04 Page 3 (1,1)

n Friday 19th September 1997 Features 3 Were Anti-Depressents to Cooking with blame? Helen o, it’s your first time away cube, vegetable/sunflower oil, sant, other issues to do with driving from home, and your Mum has Worcester sauce, pasta. Serves two. ecent news suggests that Antonia Bayliss and Henri Paul, the chauf- whilst depressed need to be Sgiven you 50 tins of beans and Kim Selwood Rfeur of Dodi Fayed and addressed. People with depressive a loaf of bread, just to make sure you How to do it: disorders could be more liable to don’t starve. Hall Restaurant or Chop the onion (It’s easier to leave Diana, Princess of Wales, was and reduced toxicity. However these have accidents whilst driving for a Burger King sound appealing for the the root on, to stop it falling apart on driving under the influence of drugs are more expensive to prescribe number of other reasons. Being wor- first few nights, until you realise that you) and the garlic. Dice the veggies both alcohol and antidepres- leading to arguments about the need ried or overly concerned about an it’s getting really expensive, and your (cut them into small chunks), unless sants at the time of the fatal car to use these instead of the existing event or issue can impair concentra- only option is to attempt to cook you’re using mushroom, in which drugs. accident. Although we know tion and attention. Anxiety often something. Well, don’t despair and case just slice them. If you’re in Much research has been done into the accompanies depression and can resign yourself to a life of oven-ready doubt about how to do any of this, it’s about the effects of alcohol on issue of whether these new anti reduce the ability to drive satisfacto- meals and beans on toast, help is at best to ask a final year who looks like driving, the effects of antide- depressants affect driving perfor- rily. Depressed people may also take hand. It isn’t that difficult to cook for they know what they’re doing to pressants and the condition mance less than the older style anti- risks with little regard for the conse- yourself. In fact, it can be fun, espe- show you. Put the pasta in a saucepan they treat are not so widely depressants. The graph below com- quences and may even make suicidal cially if you team up with a course- or (if you’re using pasta shapes, a cou- pares the stopping distances achieved publicised. gestures. house-mate, and it’s often cheaper ple of large handfuls per person is by drivers under the influence of Debate will continue in the medical than pre-prepared meals. Not to men- about right. If you’re using spaghetti, Depression is the most commonly alcohol, SSRI’s or trycylics. literature about the costs and benefits tion the fact that he/she who is then it’s about one fistful. How much occurring mood disorder. It can be The differences are quite dramatic. In of the two types of antidepressant and cooked for has to wash up. pasta you cook depends largely on treated with psychotherapeutic tech- reality these distances could be even their effects on driving ability. For us how hungry you are, and you’ll soon niques, cognitive behavioural therapy greater, for example if a driver con- it is important that we are fully aware learn to estimate about the right and by a number of different pre- Essential Equipment sumed more alcohol than the legal of the side effects of any medicines amount for you.). Fill the pan with scription drugs. Two well known limit. This data has been used to back we take by discussing our treatment water, add a pinch of salt and put on groups of anti-depressants are the Despite what all the cookbooks tell up the argument that more drugs need with our GP or Pharmacist. Advice is the hob on a high heat (number five Tricyclics and the new generation of you, in my experience you don’t need to carry clearer warnings about their readily available. By asking the right or six). drugs called Serotonin Selective any fancy equipment to cook decent effects on driving ability. questions and by heeding the advice Heat a little oil in a frying pan and Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s). These food, just a few basics. Although Although this provides quite convinc- we are given we could maybe help to then add the mince, onion and garlic. drugs are considered to be better than Tesco does sell cooking utensils, they ing evidence about the difference in reduce the number of accidents on Fry, stirring often so nothing sticks or the older style antidepressants can be a bit pricey, so the best place effect of the two types of anti-depres- our roads. burns, until the meat is brown. Add because of their milder side effects in Guildford for something cheap and cheerful is Woolworth’s opposite the the veggies (except mushrooms if Friary Centre. So, here’s the essential used), and fry a little longer, stirring list: regularly for a couple of minutes. Then add the tin of tomatoes, a pinch Plate, bowl, knife, fork, spoon, tea- of herbs, a splash of Worcester sauce spoon (obviously). and pepper to taste, along with the Medium saucepan and frying pan mushrooms. Stir together and let it (non-stick is best, as it makes wash- simmer for about five minutes (sim- ing-up easier). mering means bubbling gently about Sharp knife (worth spending a little number three on the hob), stirring more money on - there’s nothing occasionally. Meanwhile, crumble worse than trying to saw through the bovril cube into a glass or mug, veggies with a blunt knife). add about half a mug of hot water (to Chopping board (if you’re really des- make stock) and stir together. Pour perate, a plate will just about do!). into the frying pan, add a squirt of A plastic colander or metal sieve, for tomato puree (this thickens the sauce) draining pasta, veg etc. (the disad- and stir. If it’s still too runny, just add vantage of a sieve is that veg tends to more tomato puree. The sauce thick- squash in the holes, making it more ens as it simmers, so don’t get too hassle to wash up). carried away! A spatula (wooden or plastic) for stir- frying, turning things over in the Test the pasta (the only way to do this oven etc. is to eat a bit – if it’s still firm in the A baking tray (for the times when all middle, it’s not ready). Taste the you can be bothered to do is bung sauce and add more pepper, herbs etc some chips or a pizza in the oven). if you want. If it’s too salty, add a Can opener (for those tins of beans pinch of sugar to counteract it. When Rob’s Top Tips your Mum gave you). the pasta’s done, drain it and, if you’re using spaghetti, add a spoon- ful of oil to stop it sticking together. The First Recipe: Put the pasta on a plate, pour the sauce over the top, and it’s done. See, K, we have reached the - ‘Oh Great One’ will do; Spaghetti Bolognese wasn’t too difficult, was it? For a heady heights of week 2, or Rob Dorey 7) Sit next to someone less intelligent variant, add a teaspoon of chilli pow- possibly even week 3 by the than you - it makes you look good; O 1) Go to lectures - everybody will be The archetypal student meal. Even if der with the mince and don’t add the time you’ve finished reading all the 8) If you do sit next to someone less happy to see you turn up for those last you never bother to learn anything stock. Use a small tin of kidney beans union notices in BF. Now is the time intelligent than you don’t copy them; 10 minutes of the lecture; else, you should be able to manage as one of your veggies (add at the to realise that all your intentions to do 9) Stay up a late as possible doing 2) Stay awake in lectures - or at least this one. The “real” version is more same time as the mushrooms), serve lots of work and actually pass this your assignment - each mark on your sleep with your eyes open and don’t complicated and involves simmering with rice instead of pasta, et voila, year have gone out of the window, assignment is worth 0.0000001% of snore; for hours, but this is the recipe most basic chilli con carne! and your good intentions are fighting your degree. 3) Take notes - or buy a photocopy students use. More next week. Happy cooking! a losing battle against the twin card; 10) If you want to get 100% in your demons of apathy and alcohol. assignment wait until the model 4) Don’t be afraid to ask questions - What you need: Helen Wright So, to put your life straight simply you only need to be afraid when you answers have been given out.. 250g minced beef (either fresh or follow the ten points to university have to answer them; frozen) or veggie mince, one onion, This week’s column is dedicated to success, and you too could be the 5) If you don’t know the answer to a one clove garlic (optional), one or Nick Woods (now graduated) who proud owner of a novelty bat-suit and question don’t say “I don’t know” - two vegetables (take your pick from was told in his first week to cook his commemorative video of you shaking feign a heart attack instead; carrot, pepper, 4-5 mushrooms or fishfingers “in a frying pan” and so Prince Philip’s brother’s hand. 6) Don’t call your lecturer Sir or Miss courgette), tin of tomatoes, tomato put the fishfingers in the frying pan, puree, salt and pepper, herbs, Bovril and put the frying pan in the oven. ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:04 Page 4 (1,1)

4 Letters/Editorial Friday 19th September 1997 n

TO THE FRESHERS: WELCOME Letters the TopTip (and there are more of ingly - everyone working in the entire Dear Sir, haps colds. Leaving us rather these later) for freshers has to be: UK printing industry. The change stranded, tired, cold, and miles away look to the final years for help. Many began after some careful consultation Whatever happened to the Union bus from our beds. If it turns out that I groups of floor mates end the year as with the most important people this Friday? I, like many of my fel- am being unreasonable about this best mates. Those serious and hard- involved with the paper: its readers. low students partied the night away then I have another question to pose, working final years next to you might Some hated the idea of change: the last Friday at the Union, safe in the again to those wonderful individuals need to be carried back from a night- new paper crinkles more in lectures knowledge that I would be able to in charge of the bus service. If you club soon, so don’t be afraid to lean and is harder to conceal. It’s harder return to my warm and comfortable couldn’t lay on this service then why on them for favours in the meantime. to read in the rain, on a train or in a bed and sleep off the effects of my wasn’t it advertised as so? Would it crowded minibus going to Hazel efforts at enjoying the first - after have been that difficult to have post- The new Student Handbook, deliv- Farm. But the advantages, particular- one long year away from such ed a notice at the entrance warning ered hot off the press as this paper is ly in the long-term, are huge. For a delights - Friday night. Or was I? Hazel Farm residents that it wasn’t being layed-up, will be given out to start, the word ‘newspaper’ does not Like many of my fellow final-year running? Perhaps the DJ could have all those new students registering on look uncomfortable on the front page. students, I have been placed on announced it during the night - could f you’ve just arrived here at Tuesday and Wednesday of intro Newsprint frees writers, graphic Hazel Farm and from information we not have been informed before Surrey, everyone working here on week. Free copies are available from artists and photographers from the given to me on arrival, I was happy the end of the night? Do Hazel Ithe student paper sends you a big the Bare Facts office in the Union, constraints imposed upon them by to see that a bus would be laid on Farm residents have the same rights welcome. If you’re a parent reading (and for the nurses, from Kam’s measly A4 paper. The ‘clout’ carried after the Friday Night Out. as those who have campus rooms? this on the way home, then don’t office at St. Lukes) for anyone else by a student newspaper - both within If so many students are to be placed worry if you hear nothing from who wants a copy. The photo on the and outside the University - will So I would like to pose a question to so far away from campus then is it Guildford for a little while. As the cover shows first years at their first always depend as much on how it those individuals who are meant to not the University’s duty to make University Departments and Senate disco in the Students’ Union, about looks as on what it contains. The supply this service - it is not a diffi- our lives as comfortable as possible, deluge your offspring with paper- this time last year. They look fairly CDs sent here for review might get cult one. Why was there not a bus considering that Hazel Farm seems work and a variety of complex happy, so if you’ve not found your better, and the advertising rate can go to Hazel Farm last Friday as adver- to be populated predominantly by administration procedures, the feet yet, then don’t worry: they prob- up. As for the content, this still tised? I was not alone in making final-year students? Plus, who is Students’ Union will fill any spare ably weren’t quite so relaxed on the depends on you. The newsroom is this not unreasonable assumption going to compensate the twenty peo- time they might have with all kinds of day they arrived, either.... always open, and there will be a from the timetable given to me. ple who are out of pocket because of fun and frolics. freshers’ meeting during week 4 for There were at least 15 other people this hideous failure? We students anyone interested in contributing (to THE LOOK HAS waiting for this dream ride to our have little enough money as it is. This University has its strengths (like be advertised next week). a strong chance of getting a job on CHANGED...... NOW beds. We had to wait for around Answers and retribution? forty minutes until some kind soul leaving: more about that on page 1), FOR THE CONTENT IF YOU LIKE IT, TELL and it also has its flaws. The fact that told us that there would not actually Simon Cleave. If you’ve not noticed something a lit- on a grey day it looks like a disused US be one - oh and thanks to that indi- tle bit different about Bare Facts this nuclear power station is one of them. vidual who saved us time and per- week, then its time to sleep off the One of the national daily papers The sense of friendliness within the eleven pints, and pick it up again in changed format three days before student community here is not. the morning. For only the second Bare Facts did, and the Editor asked Whether it’s due to sharing kitchens, time in its 29-year history, Bare Facts readers to “give themselves a little or the fairly small number of students has changed format. This change has time to soak it up”. He promised to on roll, or the mix of nationalities and come after months of preparation read through the opinions - good or ages, or just the confines of the cam- involving accountants, computer bad - of any readers who sent them in. pus, nobody can deny that as a rule, experts, photographers, and various The same goes here. students here - and floormates in par- kinds of technician, including - seem- ticular - do help one another out. So Matt Pannell - Editor ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:04 Page 5 (1,1)

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6 Music Friday 19th September 1997 n

PHAT BEATS ALBUM OF THE WEEK ple try to run your life. The title track finds Jazzie B dropping verses - a good beat that SINGLES ALBUMS could’ve been utilised better. ‘Limit Is The VARIOUS ARTISTS - Dancehall Queen Sky’ works better than the four-on-the floor OST (Island) ‘I Feel Love’. Overall, this is an album that Taken from the forthcoming movie, works despite some of the weak material, ‘Dancehall Queen’ features some of the due to the way the songs work towards the EEK cream on the dancehall/ragga scene. The whole concept for the album. 7/10 P.A.

W opening title track should fit in well in the clubs as well as radioland but it is the CHARLIE CHESTERMAN - Dynamite Music Machine (Slow River) HE Delano Renaissance mix with its raw, Modern Country sounds with a good help- T stripped down production that will earn a special place in the hearts of most die-hard ing of rock’n’roll. Think more Hank F ragga fans. For absolute madness, check out Williams for the country thing, Elvis even, O the classic sampling on Buccaneer’s rather than Garth Brooks. Basically this is ‘Badman Sonata’, before it flips into ragga up-tempo pop-edged rock’n’roll with a country guitar sound. Some great songs, beat mode. Chaka Demus and Pliers repre- DJ CAM - Underground Vibes BLUR - M.O.R. (Food) particularly ‘Tallahassee Lassie’ and sent to the fullest with the phat ‘What’s The (Columbia) INGLE More punky sounds from Essex’s finest. One of ‘Everybody’s Baby’, covering the standard Move’. And everyone who’s into R’n’B or For those who refuse to accept DJs as S the best from the album. A certain hit both on fare of cars and girls, but delivered with wit hip hop should be able to recognise the artists in their own right, I suggest you radio and the charts. 8/10 R.W. and style. Enjoyable. 7/10 R.W. piano(?) loop on Grace Jones and Bounty pick up a copy of ‘Underground Vibes’. FREAKYMAN - Discobug ‘97 (Xtravaganza) Killer’s ‘My Jamaican Recorded 2 years ago, none of the materi- DAVE ANGEL - Globetrotting (4th and In the same vein as Lil’ Louis’ ‘French Kiss’ comes Guy’. ‘Unbelievable’ is a sensuous R’n’B al included sounds dated. Every cut is a Broadway) ‘Discobug ‘97’, a pumping house anthem that should track that doesn’t stray too far from the gem, a combination of phat beats, sax and According to the record company, Dave’s tear up dance floors everywhere. No lyrics, just a vocal theme of the soundtrack - not an easy thing piano riffs, mellow vibes, melodic jazz second proper album, “(‘Globetrotting’) sample, four-on-the-floor beat, prodding bass line and to achieve these days when soundtracks breaks and (on ‘Sang Lien’ and ‘Romantic moves away from the 4/4 territory Dave keyboard chords - this is a definite bullseye aimed at seem to have nothing in common with the Love’) cool French vocals. ‘The Return Angel has long been associated with.” And all the booty shakers out there. 8/10 P.A. movies they’re supposed to support. Let’s Of The Jedi’ is a brilliant display of on goes the disc, and surprise surprise, just hope the movie will be as good as the turntable wizardry but could’ve been every sodding track’s in 4/4 and 70% of THE WANNADIES - You And Me Song (Indolent) soundtrack and, as Beenie Man says, will taken to the next level by the presence of them actually begin with a kick drum going Reissued (again) to coincide with the video release have ‘Nuff Gal’. 9/10 P.A. an MC. This is followed by the off-beat “boom boom boom boom.” This is a poor (??!!) of ‘Romeo And Juliet’. Excellent indie pop from arrangement of ‘Other Aspect’. And just start, but although the album is indeed all the Swedes, should be a hit this time. 7/10 R.W. SPRING HEEL JACK - Busy, Curious, when you think things can’t get any better, much of the same old stuff, there are a few Thirsty (Island) Cam hits you with ‘Dieu Recoinnatra Les times when light can be seen at the end of HOODWINK - Trip From The Hip (Mute) Spring Heel Jack’s fourth album is a Siens’, a real head nodder that should get Dave’s tunnel, if you’ll pardon the expres- Hoodwink come across as a cross between the Beastie delight, a very solid, powerful drum and the purest of hip hop heads open. It would sion. To see it, you have to ignore the con- Boys and Dog Eat Dog. Mere imitators they are not bass album with moments of pure bril- be no overstatement to call this album a stantly repeating basslines, kick drums and though. ‘Trip From The Hip’ is a pleasing breakbeat liance. The singles ‘Bank of America’ and masterpiece. 9/10 P.A. affair laced with a decent flow and catchy chorus. Also ‘Hale Bopp’, alongside tracks such as sick-making off beat chords, and listen to included are the equally impressive ‘Groove Thing’ ‘Sirens’ and ‘Happy Baby’ are pure dance- System and Sugarboat. On their debut the surrounding sounds. Then you’ll notice and the Scissorkicks Radio Club remix of ‘Trip...’. floor ‘groovers’ but they all retain an air of album, Corin and Andy have kept pretty the amazing sub bass flutter of ‘Sensor Check it out yo! 7/10 P.A. quality, a surrounding ambiance of excel- much to the Bristol sound (similar to Zurich’, the utterly mutated clarinet of ‘K lent sonic manipulation. And then you get Portishead). The songs on ‘Come From Road NZ’ and the shimmering transients in WARM JETS - Hurricane (This Way Up) ‘Galapagos’, a daze of swirly prettiness Heaven’ are rather moody and reflective. In ‘Liquid Rooms’, all indicating a real pro- A very fine piece of guitar pop, mixing an early seven- which builds up to a huge orchestral finale other words, they could work as movie gression from his previous records which is ties sound with nineties rock guitar. 6/10 R.W. reminiscent of the Inspector Morse music. soundtracks. Drawing on a lot of influence most pleasing. Now Dave, about that kick And yes, that is a good thing. So there are from the hip hop school of composition (i.e. drum... 6/10 A.M. KYLIE MINOGUE - Some Kind Of Bliss strings, horns, babies laughing... there is the loops), Alpha’s songs mix jazz, techno (i.e. HYPNOTIC JAZZY ALBUM OF THE WEEK (DeConstruction) shimmering calm of ‘Bells’ and the bleeps and squelches), ambient and trip-hop The new Kylie brought to you by two-thirds of the mechanical crunch of ‘Fresh Kills Landfill’. to devastating effect. Listening to this Manics. Surprisingly it’s not the “indie” Kylie some This is dancefloor friendly drum and bass album, you can’t help but be impressed by would have us believe, but more of a “Motown” vibe with a massive soul, fused with ambient, the arrangement. Everything seems to fall and sound. A change for the better. 6/10 R.W. classical, you name it, and all told it’s a into place perfectly; the vocals, melody and pretty darned fine record. 8/10 A.M. backing rhythm track. Even more amazing BEDLAM A GOGO - Flat 29 (Sony S2) is how every song seems to flow smoothly You’ve probably already heard this on the radio. It ALPHA - Come From Heaven into the next. Standout tracks have to be sounds a bit like Black Grape playing ‘Born Slippy’ by (Melankolic) ‘Hazeldub’ with its phat bassline and fil- Underworld, which doesn’t seem bad in principle, but Alpha are two Bristol based songwriters tered beats, and ‘Slim’, with its muted it does wind up rather strained and repetitive, some- who have worked with a number of people vocals and hypnotic piano loop. Excellent! thing the endless B-side mixes only add to. 5/10 A.M. and projects, including Statik Sound 8/10 P.A. SOUL II SOUL - Time ROCK YOUR FACE IN ALBUM OF THE WEEK For Change (Island) SLEEPER - She’s A Good Girl (Indolent) PHOTEK - Modus Operandi (Science) ‘Time For Change’ starts Louise Wener has learnt to sing properly, unfortunately This is Photek’s first album, and if you off well enough with the for her she seems to have forgotten to write a decent know anything at all about British drum impressive ‘Camdino song. A poor return. 3/10 R.W and bass today, you’ll appreciate that it is Soul’. Next stop is the an eagerly awaited record to say the least. ‘Pleasure Dome’ which DUBSTAR - Cathedral Park (Food) And quite marvellous it is too. Starting could easily mislead one to ‘Cathedral Park’ is the lead off single taken from the with the jazzy and hypnotic, near classic think it’d be on some sex forthcoming album, ‘Goodbye’. What it actually is, is track ‘The Hidden Camera’, Rupert Parkes tip, but is instead a plea for pop music of the suckiest kind. Vocalist Sarah (that’s his name) displays throughout the peace. ‘Thank You’ fails to Blackwood has a decent voice but is unable to save album a rhythmic versatility unmatched in capture my attention and so this track from falling flat on its face. 2/10 P.A. the field, clarified by the sparse but intense- it’s on to the spoken word ly percussive ‘Smoke Rings’. This is a A - How Ace Are Buildings? (Tycoon) poetry of ‘Dare To Differ’ ARE YOU....the new Greil Marcus?... record so separate from stereotype drum To be honest, A have never managed to impress me with their which despite it’s uplifting The new Cameron Crowe?... The new Danny and bass that it shouldn’t even really be singles prior to this album, however those same songs work in message doesn’t do much called that, it’s too massive a fusing of Baker?... or the new Everett True? the context of the album. The whole thing just clicks, magi- either. Things pick up once influences, from the vast melodic sound- Do you want to get free records? See Free Gigs? cally. Bright and brash, infectious and most definitely rocking, again with ‘Get Away’ scapes of tracks such as ‘124’ and ‘Alpha Interview the bands? All for the time taken to write a A present a fusion of the Beastie Boys, Green Day and Jane’s which is followed by the 1’ to the near psychedelic bubbling weird- few words? If so contact Rob via the Bare Facts office, Addiction that is full of great songs. ‘Cheeky Monkey’ sets incredible orchestral ‘Love ness of ‘Axiom’ (which features a section or email [email protected] with your contact the tone with vocalist Jason Perry singing “My name is Jason, Ain’t Around’. The stand- specifically designed to make me think my details (including email address). The future of music I’ll rock your face in” a sentiment that continues on ‘No. 1’ out cut however has to be CD machine has finally kicked the bucket). journalism awaits... YOU. which steals heavily from Billy Joel. A superb debut album. ‘Represent’- a phat jam for A quite remarkable piece of work with a Unexpected certainly, but none the less magnificent. How ace those times when friends depth of imagination like very few others. Music brought to you this week by: are buildings? 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Friday 19thSeptember1997 21:00 Chaplin 21:00 LondonsBurning 21:55 FrenchandSaunders 22:00 DroptheDeadDonkey 21:00 ER 19:15 BlindDate 21:00 TheRadio1Story 20:10 Casualty 22:00 Frasier 18:00/23.35 TFIFriday 21:00 RedDwarf 20:00 Vets inPractice 21:00 LAStory 20:30 Top Gear 20:00 TheAirShow 23:25 Babylon5 20:00 UniversityChallenge 22:45 MatchoftheDay 21:30 TheXFiles 21:00 HaveIGotOldNewsForYou 20:30 OnlyFoolsandHorses 22:00 NYPDBlue 22:40 NashBridges 22:00 NeverMindtheBuzzcocks 22:40 FullCirclewithMichaelPalin 21:00 Friends 23:20 Seinfeld 21:00 Soldier, Soldier 20:30 Police,Camera,Action! 23:10 AustrainGrandPrixHighlights netimnsGie 7 Entertainments Guide 578017 For detailsandbookingsphone01483 Warriors ofVirtue Batman &Robin Jungle 2 Liar, Liar Space Jam The LostWorld JurassicPark Bean Men inBlack Romy &Michele’s HighSchoolReunion Event Horizon Conspiracy Theory Austin Powers Mrs Brown 22:35 The FullMonty 21:30, 22:20 Air Force One Spawn 21:45 My BestFriendsWedding (Wednesday only) Anna Karenina The LostWorld JurassicPark Bean (PG)12:15,14:25 Men inBlack Romy &Michele’s HighSchoolReunion Wednesday) Event Horizon Conspiracy Theory Austin Powers on Tuesday) Mrs Brown The FullMonty 20:20 Air Force One Spawn 20:40 My BestFriendsWedding F S R U I N D (PG) 12:15,14:25,16:35 D A (12) 13:10,15:35,16:00,20:25,22:50 (12) 12:55,16:05,20:50,21:00 A Y Y (12) 11:10 (Saturdayonly) -

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8 Cinema and Arts Friday 19th September 1997 n Air Force One

Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Glenn Close (Certificate 15) arrison Ford is at it again. mined to win the day and hijacks the think that terrorists would get on to Having twice saved the president’s jet. His demand - the not Air Force One in the first place, let HUnited States from terrorists so reasonable release of a Russian alone hijack the damned thing?) as Jack Ryan in ‘Patriot Games’ and general who’s screws are well and There’s also the slightly OTT ‘Clear and Present Danger’ and then truly loose. Give Harrison Ford a gun American patriotism, which is fine saving his own reputation in ‘The and a nutter to flush out of the system for the first half an hour, but towards Fugitive’, it’s fairly obvious that with and 3 guesses what’s going to hap- the end makes you reach for the sick Harrison Ford films, you know what pen? bag and hope the terrorist will suc- you’re going to get. Well, this time, ceed. God save the United States of Ford has got the top job, being Loads of action, explosions, thrilling kiss my arse. Good, but President of the United States. He can stunts and dollops of tension make flawed...sorry! save the world at the touch of a but- Air Force One a good evening’s ton, so who’s going to take a pop at entertainment. Ford is a very believ- 6/10 - 6.5 on an extremely the Pres? able President, demonstrating both generous day. leadership and dignity. Oldman is Russian terrorists, that’s who. Having Hollywood’s man with a grudge and made a state visit to Russia, Ford is is as cold and calculating as ever. Bruce Chapman ready to relax on his journey back to the States on presidential jet Air Sounds like a great film? Sort of. Force One. Wrong! Shortly after take What lets Air Force One down is the off, Gary Oldman picks up his famil- slightly unbelievable plot (not exact- iar role of crackpot weirdo deter- ly Speed territory, but do you really OFU Strikes Back

es that’s right, we have Anaconda, People Vs. Larry pounds and take your seat in returned to offer you yet Flint, the Devils Own, She’s LTG. Films will be shown as Yanother season of edge of the One, Romeo and Juliet, usual on Sunday at 5 p.m. and your seat, action packed films, that we know you are all dying to see. Mars Attack and Dante’s Peak. 8 p.m. and on Monday at 8 The upcoming OFU season Wow! p.m. so if you have nothing includes a shocking number of Tickets can be obtained by else to do with your Sunday or good films all at the price of £2 simply going to the post room Monday then why not see a a ticket or simply purchase a in the Main Union filling out a film at an unbeatable price. season ticket for a mere £5 for ticket at the back of the room Chris 4 films. This season films will and placing in the box. You can include - Scream, Star Trek : then arrive at the film, pick out First Contact, Dead Presidents, your ticket, pay your two ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:04 Page 9 (1,1)

n Friday 19th September 1997 Union News 9 SKILLS GCR on 107.4 FM DEVELOPMENT idday Saturday 20th September sees the start of should leave a note in our pigeon hole in the union or Guildford Campus Radio’s annual stint on FM. leave a message on extension 9311 for Becca or drop into Liaison Centre, 5th Floor, Senate Normally kept out of harms way on 1602AM our studios between Rawson and Wells in Battersea he next Skills Development House or on ext. 3177. M the Radio Authority have once again deemed us fit to Court. workshop takes place on grace the crackle free stereo waveband of FM. Tuesday 30 September Other workshops over the next T Broadcasting live from 7am to 1am every day for the between 6pm and 8.30pm and is on month include Time Management, month we are aiming to be the first choice for Surrey stu- Assertiveness. Numbers are limited Action Planning, Stress Management dents with a wide mix of music and the info that you need for this workshop so if you’re inter- and Meeting Skills. living on and off campus. Programming this year ested in coming along, contact includes live broadcasts from the Freshers Fayre, rock, Rodney Bates in the Educational indie, dance and jazz shows as well as the chance for var- ious societies or sports clubs to run riot and don’t forget Rag week falls in week 6, our 3rd week on air. To find out Student Tutoring who’s on and when check out our web page and to find out what’s happening in your Uni remember the frequen- cy - 107.4FM. Anyone interested in becoming involved Calling ALL Students..... or any clubs or societies that want to publicise their events 5pm) ince 1992 hundreds of students have volunteered to help in Maths - Help needed for pupils in a Let’s talk about Ents, baby Slocal schools. You could be one Maths class for 12-13 year olds on a of them. Wednesday afternoon. A minimum of 1 hour per week for nce upon a time in the mysti- posters in the most dangerous of certain issues will be discussed and 10 weeks is required. Training and Musician - To assist in Wednesday cal world of Union entertain- places or take entrance tolls from the decisions made, there will also be a support will be given and all students afternoon lessons with 16 year olds, Oment there used to be an drunken hordes on a Friday Night delegation of certain tasks. It does not participating can gain accreditation experience not needed but student Entsus Committeus. On this commit- Out. Only the devoted may join such require too much of you, but will be for the development of key skills. needs to be committed and enthusias- tee sat many people of all creeds and a committee but the rewards are most very rewarding and be a little some- tic. colours, some were old and wise, generous. thing to put on your CV. You’ll also Take the opportunities that make some were young and energetic. Right, that’s enough silliness now, I get lots of people coming up to you YOU stand out from the crowd. These people devoted their lives can see Matt Pannell refusing to enter saying “You’re on the Ents Drama - Want to share your enthusi- (well okay, their spare time) to help- anymore of my articles in the future if Committee, why can’t we have...... ” asm for drama with others? Help out ing create a paradise of entertainment they’re not sensible enough! and then if they’re ugly you can fob Help is needed with all subjects; cur- with 16 year olds between 2-3.30 on within their Union. Their leader, once On a serious note, the Sabbatical them off, or if they’re a babe/stud you rent requests include: a Wednesday afternoon. a respectable sabbatical, mutated team and the Entertainment and can use this opportunity to chat them over the years into a full-time Marketing Manager, Alan Roy, up. I am only joking about this by the Sports - Enthusiastic students needed Whatever your interests you can get Entertainment and Marketing would really like to see the re-emer- way. to help with sports in local secondary involved. Contact Catherine on x Manager. Now in the year 1997 there gence of the Ents Committee, as I’m If you’re interested please come and schools, various times and ages. You 9920. Or pop up to rm. 15, 5th floor, is a need for the committee to be sure many of you out there would. approach any of the Sabbatical team don’t need to be an expert, just enthu- Senate House. formed once again, to fight off the The sabbs recognise that this commit- or Alan and we’ll have a chat about it. siastic. evil which is stagnation in the Union. tee is a great method of creating stu- You don’t know you can, until you Their task would be to create brand dent representation in Union enter- Kamran Loqueman Homework Club - Help needed at an try...... new ideas and to help with the chores tainment, which is what the Students’ after school homework club for 14 - of Union entertainment. This may Union is all about. It will also aid 15 year olds. (Wednesday 3.35 - require you to trek across the king- Alan in the smooth running of events. dom of the University to stick up There will be regular meetings where SEX SCANDAL HITS UNION!

VIDEOS OF SABB SEX ORGIES FOUND!

he offending hour long video- ed to talk about. Our host will be As a small incentive for the lads (and tape was accidentally left play- walking around with a mike waiting some lasses) there is a chance that Ting on a video recorder located for opinions and questions that can be Zoe Ball could host one of the shows, at the Students Unions’ crèche facili- put to the evenings’ guest or to any- as she been asked by the NUS to do a ty. Several young children were treat- body present. You can be as contro- tour of Universities. This would be a ed for shock and psychological harm. versial as you like and as loud as you good opportunity for her to visit our The Students’ Union sabbatical team like, it’s a great opportunity to exer- humble establishment. Bagsy the claim that the videotape was actually cise that argumentative muscle we all front seat for that one! But otherwise of educational value. An investiga- have and to find out information. And if anyone has any ideas of any celebs tion is under way. to top it all, the evenings’ opinions who live locally or a trained compere will be fed directly to the Student that would be willing to help out (or In reality, this is the sort of topic that Representative Council and consid- if you want to be a chatshow host would be on one of those American ered. So a suggestion or an idea you yourself for a night), then please let chat shows, alongside why mums run voice on a Thursday Night Chat one of the Sabb team know to get it off with their daughter’s boyfriends. Show could become a reality. sorted. We’ve all watched them and hasn’t So, do you have an opinion as to the Roll over Vanessa, Kilroy, Montel everyone yelled at the T.V. “ Don’t Union beer prices, ( Who doesn’t! ) Williams, and definitely Oprah, be so stupid ” or “ Why don’t you about the entertainment we provide, because here comes the Thursday just...... ”. Well now is your chance to smoking in the Union, accommoda- Night Chat Show, where ideas can have such discussions with the new tion, or what Bare Facts should look become a reality. Thursday Night Chat Show in the like? Or how about abortion, HIV, Union. We’ll be hotly debating the and the legalisation of cannabis? Well Kamran Loqueman local, national, scandalous and con- these are just some of the issues we’ll troversial issues that we’ve all want- be chatting about. ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:04 Page 10 (1,1)

10 Notices and Personals Friday 19th September 1997 n Notices and AGM’s Personals

Afro-Carribean Society AGM Civil Engineering Society AGM TAMIL and SHINGALA. Pay n The Claw is my master! n The SOFA is now covered in on the 25th of September at 6.00 on 24th September at 1.00 PM in Negotiable + Expenses. leather, making it more attrac- n What about King Zippy!? PM in Lecture Theatre A. AA Block Level 19. Interested? Phone Claar Jansen tive (?) Mark Schofield on 303770 n Kate, I’m getting interfer- n The Claw is my master! Biker Soc AGM on 30th WANTED URGENTLY - SIS ence on my tele. That things September at 7.30PM in Lecture require two translators, one who hello Kate, Wendy, Claire and Theatre E. reads KOREAN, and one who got quite a range. Chris. Did you get my post- reads the Sri Lankan languages n Yippy. the freshers will be card. here soon. Some fresh meat. n PAULA, amorcito mio, solo n Careers If beauty is only skin deep, quiero que sepas que TE who peeled the Nos? QUIERO. Fdo. tu ratoncito Dear Russ doing engineering you could Degree - What Next?” These n Sorry, we no longer have Oscar. consider research design, contain very full descriptions stocks of the Kook executive n I have been choosen! I’m pretty sure that I’d like a installation, commissioning, of degree-related jobs. They toys. patent work, production engi- even have a section called Still looking for YOU!!!!!!!. job related to my degree n Lonely Texas Musician neering and so on. If you’re ‘Related Occupations’ so you 007(The agent with the big pis- when I leave. The trouble is, seeks fellow musician-types (!) doing a humanities subject, can consider other ideas at the tol) a friend told me there are to email her...NOW! you could choose research, same time. Before long you’ll n half a dozen things I could Please....! Sonia, Montse, Clara y Jordi consider. How can I find out finance, management, teach- have a pretty good idea of the os echo mucho de menos. ing, and many different areas different ways you might use n Becky Joy Griffin Happy what they are? n TO INFINITY AND of degree-related professional your degree in the future. 22nd Birthday !!! With love BEYOND!!! Dear John, practices such as law, psychol- from Belgium SteveXXX ogy or music. By the way, the next letter I n I got Duracell Bunny soak- OOD IS BACK!!! You didn’t say what degree you shall answer is from a student ing wet on T.V! How Bunny- n Where is this W supposed to were doing! Never mind, I’ll These ideas may get you start- who has the opposite problem like. be??? ed. Can I suggest, though, that to you - how to narrow down do my best to answer in a way n n a better way to explore the pos- from a wide choice. You may MMmmmm MMmmmm Happy Birthday Rob that covers all of them. First of MMmmmm MMmmmm all, your friend was right when sibilities for using your degree be interested in that in due they said you had a choice of would be to pick up a Signpost course! jobs. Just suppose you’re Sheet from the Careers Russ Clark doing a scientific degree. That Service. You’ll see these fac- Crossword No. 50 PS You might also get means you could consider ing you as soon as you walk in. ideas by looking at the vacancy research, development, quality They cover all of the occupa- information on our website: control, production, teaching, tions which graduates from http://www.mis.surrey.ac.uk/m technical sales and others particular degrees enter. isweb/careers/home.htm. depending on exactly what Underneath the Signpost degree you’ve done. If you’re Sheets are files marked “Your

Across Down 1. Maybe (7) 1. Resentment (5) 5. Premonition (5) 2. Kind of whiskey (3) 8. Peevish (9) 3. A sign of the zodiac (8) 9. Greedy eater (3) 4. Angry frowns (6) 10. In a skilful way (8) 5. Dry outer covering (4) 12. Increase in size (4) 6. Inflammation of the kidneys (9) 14. Place of worship (6) 7. Public road (7) 15. Talkative (6) 11. Person being conveyed (9) 17. Summit (4) 13. Racing-dogs (8) 18. Imagined (8) 14. To wind about (7) 21. Evacuate (3) 16. Steering apparatus (6) 22. member of benevolent society 19. Bride’s gift to husband (5) (9) 20. Mournful cry (4) 24. Rustic (5) 23. Cover (3) 25. Leisure period (4-3) Crossword compiled by Jeff Blackham ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:04 Page 11 (1,1)

n Friday 19th September 1997 Sports 11 COME AND HAVE A GO...... IF YOU THINK YOU HARD ENOUGH!!!!

elcome all you fresher This is a list of all the sports clubs we HIKING HOCKEY - JIU JITSU - types and those too lazy to We cater for those who want to play Cazza Betteridge have at Surrey - if you want any JUDO - KUNG FU - MOUN- Whave played sport yet! recreational, non-competitive and Sports Officer information regarding any of these or TAINEERING - NETBALL NINJIT- competitive sport. Varying needs can any other sporting opportunities then SU - RIDING - RIFLE - RUGBY - always be met - so if you are a begin- there is the Varsity Centre Bar, where please contact me (CAZ SPORTS SAILING - SCOUT AND GUIDES - Life is too short to worry about lec- you can talk over a pint, in the warm, tures the whole time. ner or a famous sports bod, I am con- OFFICER ‘97-’98) on ext. 9981 or SKI SWIMMING - SQUASH - SUB fident we can find something for you while awatching your slightly mad put a note in my pigeon hole. AQUA - TENNIS - TRAMPOLIN- mates run around a pitch all after- Here at Surrey we believe there is to do here at Surrey. ING VOLLEYBALL - WATERPO- noon. As for the Union, the big AIKIDO - AMERICAN FOOT- LO - WINDSURFING. more to life than education and join- matches that you student types miss ing a student club is an excellent way There are also a wide range of class- BALL - ARCHERY - ATHLETICS - es and courses for you to partake in because you can no longer afford sky, BADMINTON BASKETBALL - to learn about life, the universe and are always shown if possible. everything. Whether you chose from total body conditioning to street BOXING - BOAT - CANOE - Rugby or Rambling, Mountaineering jazz. And for those couch potatoes CHESS - CRICKET - D.OF.E amongst us - support is always wel- So join in and remember, be wild, AWARD - FENCING - FOOTBALL or Jiu-Jitsu - it is the key to feeling you only live once!! good, meeting people and having fun. come. To meet your individual needs - KARATE - GLIDING - GOLF - CAMPUSPORT - Membership cards are now on sale at the Sports Centre.

The categories are: (*Please note that Campusport, Sports & Classes and AMPUSPORT CARD* - £40.00 (which gives you Fitness memberships include compulsory student insur- unlimited use of the Fitness Club, plus free entry ance.) to any sport, fitness or dance class, free use of C If you are renewing just bring your old card with you. squash, tennis, badminton, the Varsity Centre facilities including the ATP, and free climbing on “The Vertex” at New members will need a passport photograph, some the Sports Centre). form of payment (cheque/cash/credit or debit card), and to fill in the appropriate form. If you are joining the Fitness Club, you will also need to be enrolled on an SPORTS & CLASSES CARD* - £30.00 (you get all the induction course. above excluding the Fitness Club). Any student who does not want to become a member can use all the facilities (except the Fitness Club) on a FITNESS CARD* - £30.00 (if the only facility you want pay and play basis. to use is the Gym).

STUDENT CLUB CARD - £5.00 (Insurance card to cover students taking part in Club activities only). AEROBIC, EXERCISE & DANCE CLASSES

Come down to the Sports Centre and pick up a brochure. All classes are FREE THURSDAYS - Step Aerobics (begins 2.10.97); Circuit Training; Funky to Campusport and Sports & Classes card holders and most have already started. Aerobics; Legs, Bums & Tums; Evening Aerobics; Jazz. Choose from: FRIDAY - Breakfast Fitness; Lunch Time Aerobics; Kick ‘n Box; Ballet. MONDAYS - Total Body Conditioning; Circuit Training, Legs, Bums & Tums SATURDAY - Saturday Circuits (begins 29.9.97); Evening Aerobics; Tap II. SUNDAY - Sunday Aerobics TUESDAYS - Breakfast Fitness; Lunch Time Aerobics; Circuit Training; Step We haven’t got a date for it yet, but the very popular Line Dancing will be Aerobics (begins 30.9.97); Evening Aerobics; Sevillana (Spanish dance); returning - watch this space! Contemporary II. NB: Our Sports and Dance courses start the week beginning 29th September - WEDNESDAYS - Tone to the Bone; Evening Aerobics; Conditioning with you will need to enrol at the Sports Centre in advance. Ballet; Choreographic Laboratory. ed970919 Issue 912.qxd 07/05/98 14:05 Page 12 (1,1)

12 Sports Friday 19th September 1997 n A Black Cloud Seems to be laughing over British Sport.

ver the summer Britain has once infuriating was Damon opportunities for types get ideas for next years’ budgets, again illustrated its mastery at limping home in second Cazza Betteridge progress or youth devel- these life size latex dolls are the solu- Ocoming second. The most memo- gear, after losing a lead a.k.a TIGER WOODS opment still do not exist, tion for free kick practice, providing a rable for me being the following events. of 34 seconds to leaving us up the prover- realistic defensive wall for you to bend The 4x400m boys were sadly pipped at Villeneuve !? He would probably have bial creek. Although, granted there your kicks around. At £85-£89 for a the post in Athens after looking like had more luck in a Skoda. seems to be some improvement forth- wall they are a snip at half the price - they were going to repeat the famous coming. and you can even dress them in your Akabussi win. England’s pathetic So what is the problem? Are we shy at football strip! Not to be outdone Dairy attempt at a game called cricket led to a collecting awards? Do we falter at the On a lighter note the world of football Crest are marketing their new products crumbling defeat to some antipodeans. first sight of fame and fortune? Do we has once again seen some ‘amazing’ - pints of milk with Premiership clubs’ Set 451 to win the fifth test, England suffer from a run of bad luck? Or are we steps forward - or money spinning crests printed on the outside. Is there no crumbled to 186 all out, not only giving just crap? It seems to me - for what my ideas, whichever you prefer. Itsa goal, end to this marketing mania?! the Aussies a victory, but a day off! And opinion as a world leader in sports man- purveyors of all things innovative, are it all looked so promising after the first agement is worth -that we do have the promoting their latest concept - blow- test at Edgbaston! Possibly the most talent somewhere out there but the up dolls. However, before you kinky