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Est. 1964 Tuesday 22 January 2019 Nouse No. 483 ‘Bustice’ University braces for petition Brexit as it signs new takes fight “Maastricht Treaty” • University creates new £3 million partnership with to buses the University of Maastricht to protect funding • This week YUSU will hold a referendum on Niamh Carroll whether it should support a second Brexit vote NEWS EDITOR Tendler, said of the new partner- ship: “I think it is symbolically A CAMPAIGN TO improve trans- Joseph Silke important that we will be in Maas- port services in York has been EDITOR tricht on Friday formally announc- launched by YUSU’s Wellbeing and ing the partnership,” he said. “We Community Officer, Steph Hayle. are not at all apologetic about it. The campaign is calling for a pub- THE UNIVERSITY IS preparing We are internationalists, we value lic inquiry into York’s transport for a potential no-deal Brexit as international collaboration in high- system. Hayle is penning an open the outcome of government nego- er education, with business and letter to the Executive Member for tiations remain uncertain after the governments, and we are proud of Transport and Planning at the City Prime Minister’s deal was heavily them, and we value very highly our of York Council, Peter Dew, detail- defeated in the House of Commons international staff.” ing the many issues surrounding the last week. The University’s Brexit A University of York spokes- transport system in York. Hayle has preparation group has been work- person also said: “The final out- invited students to sign a petition ing to prepare the University for come on Brexit remains unclear. demanding action and it has so far any potential shortfalls in funding The University remains commit- gathered 1 445 signatures (at time of and other disruptions to University ted to protecting the interests of its writing). activities. staff and students and ensuring the The speed at which the petition In a move to help secure fund- University is as well placed as we has gathered signatures demon- ing and maintain student and staff can be for any disruption. A Brexit strates that the issue has resonated exchange channels with the conti- preparation group led by the Regis- with many. Steph Hayle noted how nent, the University is signing a new trar and Secretary is continuing to important this issue of transport is “Maastricht Treaty”, a £3 million monitor the likely impacts of Brexit for York residents: partnership deal with the Universi- and to plan for a range of scenarios, “I’ve been working on this pro- ty of Maastricht. The deal will help including no-deal.” ject for the last couple of months, the University to keep this funding Union President James Durcan having multiple meetings with and channels, even in the event of a said of YUSU’s role in the prepara- the council, local forums, and key no-deal exit from the European Un- tions: “YUSU asked the University stakeholders in the city. I officially ion. Maastricht is the city where the to establish an EU advice hub for launched the campaign through my treaty which created the European staff and students. This went live in Sabbs in Short, inviting students, Union was signed in 1992. the new year and is being populated staff and residents across York to The University receives around and further developed as the situa- sign the petition. Within 24 hours £10 million in research funding tion continues to become clearer - it over 1 000 people had signed up, from the EU. This is around 15 per can be found at: https://www.york. which clearly shows how passionate cent of the University’s overall £71 ac.uk/eu-advice/. people are about improving trans- million research budget. Students We are in an ongoing dialogue port.” and staff at the University both with the University to try to ensure First Bus have been the only bus come from and go to study in EU that students’ interests are best pro- operator to and from campus since member states. 300 York students tected and if any student has any the end of 2016. As Nouse reported per year study in continental Eu- particular concerns, they can raise in June, there was backlash after rope as part of their course. There these through the EU online advice First changed the routes of the 66 are fears a no-deal Brexit risks a hub, with their department or with and 66A. There were also changes budgetary black hole developing, YUSU.” to prices at the beginning of this Community and Wellbeing Officer, Steph Hayle, launched the and deals like this one are designed Last term, the YUSU Policy campaign calling for a public inquiry into York’s public transport. to mitigate such an outcome. Continued on P. 6 Acting Vice-Chancellor, Saul Continued on P. 4 CONTENTS

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CCTV cameras P.3 Over a fifth of CCTV cam- eras on campus don’t work Est. 1964 IMAGE: ANDY Shrooms in rooms P.5 A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR... Fungus found in accom- FEATURES modation Yoga & mental health M.4 ach Editor makes this space their own. and Republic of Ireland to York for three Some talk about the content of the pa- days of talks, workshops, networking, and Discussing the positive Eper or choose to discuss a hot politi- socialising. It will be an opportunity to show- cal issue. Some ramble about mayonnaise. I case the very best ofNouse and York student impacts of practicing yoga have given some thought to what I believe media in general, and hopefully win some FASHION this space should be. What I realised is that awards too. Failing to win any awards on on mental wellbeing this newspaper can tell you a lot about what home turf wouldn’t be a good look, would it. the team thinks about the world, but there’s I should take this opportunity to thank New year wardrobe M.9 nothing to tell you about the actual opera- YuFund too. It is due to the generosity of A guide to revamping tions of the paper itself. donors and the sound judgement of the Yu- There’s a lot that goes on behind the Fund allocation panel that we will have the your style on a budget COMMENT scenes in Nouse. Now that I’ve been Editor resources to print our London Fashion Week for a term, there is a sense of juxtaposition. and Roses supplements, totalling four sup- I have settled into the role, and a lot of that plements this year. I will arrange a proper is due to the wonderful team I have around thank you later on. In fact, I’m mandated to YorCup Fu-cup P.11 me, but there is also a slight feeling of frenzy. do so to get the grant, so there’s really no es- That’s because there are incredibly exciting cape. Reusable cup scheme things happening at the moment. Recently we’ve been sending some of our For one, we have just launched our editors onto BBC Radio York, and I am con- taken to task brand-new website. Our Technical Director, scious of trying to get as many opportunities James Bithell, has been working tirelessly for exposure as possible for the team. Natu- and it looks fantastic. I’d like to thank him rally I was quite excited when the Education Unpaid internships for all the long hours he’s put in to make it a Editor for The Times recently got in touch via P.10 reality. Our former website was old, and edi- Twitter to talk about a scoop. What did she tors will know that it was prone to crashing want to talk about? Aggressive geese forcing

IMAGE: NBC An argument against on occasion. I hope readers and editors alike freshers off of campus early for their Christ- will enjoy the new one for years to come. mas break; of course that’s what it was about. unpaid experience We will also be hosting the Student Pub- For now: the feeling of pride and excite- lication Association National Conference ment is definitely overcoming the weariness POLITICS 2019 on campus this coming April. After a of long hours in the office and endless spam successful bid, Nouse will welcome student emails. Long may it continue. MUSIC journalists from across the United Kingdom Brazil’s new president Joseph Silke P.16 Indie venue week M.12 Bolsonaro takes office in This edition is dedicated to the loving memory of Ian Hall, grandfather of our Deputy A tour of York’s best Science Editor Izzy Hall, who passed away last week. The whole team sends our South America live music spots condolences to Izzy and the rest of the Hall family at this time. US shutdown P.17 The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, writers, publishers, or advertisers. Contact [email protected] with letters and complaints. Trump and Pelosi con- EDITOR Maddie Thornham FINANCE EDITOR SHOOT EDITORS Joseph Silke SUB-EDITORS Cassian Frost Kat Oliver tinue to butt heads DEPUTY EDITOR Annie Wood DEPUTY BUSINESS Sofia Bielli Chay Quinn Charlotte Rogers & FINANCE MUSIC EDITOR MUSE EDITOR Bex Hume Charlotte Mapleoft Beth Colquhoun Andrew Young Chloe Lam Aasha Kimpton DEPUTY MUSIC DEPUTY MUSE DESIGN SCIENCE EDITOR Helena Senior EDITOR DIRECTOR Jay Dyer Alex Thompson Saskia Starritt Emily Taylor DEPUTY SCIENCE FILM & TV GAMING MANAGING PHOTO EDITOR Izzy Hall EDITOR DIRECTOR Jay Dyer Evelyn Greeves Malu Rocha Amelie Rothwell DEPUTY PHOTO SPORT EDITORS DEPUTY FILM The end of EA? M.17 IMAGE: GAGE SKIDMORE DEPUTY Luke Snell Patrick Hook-Willers & TV MANAGING NEWS EDITORS George Cook Lydia Hallsworth Examining the future of DIRECTOR Niamh Carroll DEPUTY SPORT Eddie Kaziro SPORT Elliott Vice Eloise McMinn Mitchell Alex Woodward GAMING EDITORS the gaming business giant DISTRIBUTION DEPUTY NEWS Will Hadley Jan de Boer DIRECTOR & Michael Maitland-Jones FEATURES EDITOR Joseph Higgins ARCHIVIST Lily Robertson Seren Hughes TRAVEL EDITORS Jan de Boer COMMENT EDITORS DEPUTY Lena Winkler Farewell, Sir Andy P.25 ONLINE EDITOR Patrick Walker FEATURES Lily Abel Bri Stewart Matthew King Rosemary Evans FOOD & DRINK We prepare to bid good- SOCIAL MEDIA DEPUTY COMMENT Jodie Sheehan EDITORS DIRECTORS Jonathan Wellington ARTS EDITOR Alice Weetman bye to a British legend Niamh Carroll Maisie Le Masurier Stella Newing Imogen Willis Callum Tennant POLITICS EDITOR DEPUTY ARTS ILLUSTRATION TECHNICAL Callum Tennant Hope Jennings-Grounds EDITOR DIRECTOR DEPUTY POLITICS Fiona Wong Imogen Willis James Bithell Sebastian Shaddick FASHION EDITORS SOCIAL SECRETARY Last year in sport P.27 CHIEF Maddie Pitt Daisy Wallis Oscar Bentley George Cook reviews SUB-EDITOR BUSINESS & Eilidh Hide Printed by Mortons of Horncastle Ltd, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6JR, UK. For back copies, IMAGE: CAIRNE06 York’s 2018 fortunes contact the JB Morrell Library. Front images: Netflix, Jay Dyer, Hanmirsa. Back images: Luke Snell, BUCS, UYFC. CAMPUS NEWS 3 Tuesday 22 January 2019 Students lament the lack of storage space on campus

“Since moving into our new block in Eric Milner, we’ve found our so- Joseph Silke ciety tasks far more difficult than EDITOR in our previous storage solution in Grimston. “It’s a nightmare to access our STUDENTS HAVE SPOKEN to boxes and sharing with other soci- Nouse of their continuing frustra- eties means we rarely see our stuff tion at the lack of adequate storage without at least a few parts being space on campus. relocated or stacked with other stuff Storage space has long been to make space for storage access. an issue on campus as an expand- There is no coherent system. YUSU ing student body, and a growing list need to change it by moving some of student groups compete for the societies out, or sectioning the stor- available areas. Despite attempts to age better. This is a mess.” alleviate the issue, prominent cam- Not only have there been is- pus societies have told Nouse that sues in terms of security and poten- the problem is continuing to worsen tial damage to equipment, student IMAGE: DHILLAN LAD rather than improve, with commit- groups have also been forced to One of the storage rooms that multiple student groups are forced to share tee members facing mounting pres- transport their equipment long dis- sure because of the lack of space. tances from their storage areas to it.” West. An investigation by Nouse, spaces across campus for our vari- In the January 2018 edition of where it needs to be used. A spokes- The problem is becoming so however, found that the building is ous student groups has been a top Nouse, it was reported that the then person from ComedySoc, which also bad that some student group mem- unusable because it has been sched- priority for the Sabb team. We have YUSU sabbatical officers believed has its equipment stored in Eric bers are even being put off running uled for demolition by the Univer- formally requested the University the opening of the new Piazza build- Milner, told Nouse: “ComedySoc for committee. A student who has sity. consider converting currently va- ing on Campus East would bring an has gradually seen its expensive, been a member of multiple student A spokesperson for the Uni- cant buildings on campus into stu- end to the issue of storage space as heavy and awkward tech moved group committees told Nouse: “I’ve versity said: “Campus Services are dent storage space, in particular the new areas in the building would be further and further from where we definitely struggled to find storage working closely with YUSU and the old Environment Building in Mar- set aside for student groups to use. need it every week. space for one of the societies I’m on GSA to understand student require- ket Square. The issue has not abated, however, “I understand there is a short- committee for. It’s such an issue that ments for activity space and maxim- “The University has recognised and student groups continue to lob- age of space on campus and lots of people are being put off running for ise usage of on campus facilities. All that storage for student groups is an by YUSU to fight for more space. societies competing for it, but get- committee because they don’t want feedback is very welcome and will important issue and that they would One room in Eric Milner-White ting our lighting rigs, mic stands their bedrooms to become store assist with enhancing the student like to work with us on reviewing A, a block in Vanbrugh College, and box of laptops down the stairs rooms.” experience in this area.” the space need. We expect to be able hosts multiple societies leading to and across the lake is a risk every To the frustration of students The current Sabb team have to update students on the solution concern about equipment being single time. It feels like we’re taking struggling for space, there are ar- told Nouse that they are keen to fi- that is being put in place later this moved or damaged. A spokesper- part in a Total Wipeout challenge eas of campus which remain empty. nally find a lasting solution for stu- term and we hope it will be a signifi- son from one society which uses - the only saving grace being that One example is the old Unity Health dents. Union President, James Dur- cant moment for the importance of the room, FragSoc, told Nouse: Richard Hammond isn’t narrating building in the centre of Campus can, said: “Providing better storage student life at York.” Over a fifth of CCTV cameras on campus don’t work erbated by the recent spate of bike University also rolled out the SafeZ- “University of York have 543 CCTV can be viewed by security staff. The thefts that have occurred on campus one free app which allows students cameras operated from our security University of York employs a dedi- Chay Quinn as reported by Nouse in the 2 Octo- and staff to make contact with se- centre. The large majority of these cated CCTV engineer to repair, re- DEPUTY EDITOR ber edition. curity services. It also allows are operational and place or remove cameras. A small A second-year English student security staff or first aiders number of cameras are no longer told us: “Ever since my bike was sto- to pinpoint the location compatible with OVER A FIFTH OF CCTV cameras len last term, I have felt very unsafe of an individual who our security on the University of York campus leaving it on campus. This revela- is feeling unsafe or systems, but are currently not operational, a tion has done nothing to assuage my reporting an inci- have been Nouse investigation has found. 111 fears and I hope the University will dent. left in place out of the 543 cameras on campus take action to make campus more Despite the as a deterrent are currently not operational be- secure.” other safety meas- in an attempt to cause of incompatibility with the Despite this, the University of ures in place and the reduce criminal cameras and an updated University York remains one of the safest plac- fact that York is a safe activity.” security system. es to study in the UK, as evidenced place to study, the number Union Presi- Despite the number of the non- by its placing in the Times Higher of CCTV cameras out of op- dent, James Durcan, operational cameras, the University Education Student Experience Sur- eration on campus will still be of commented to Nouse was keen to note that the reason vey which ranked York tied in 8th concern to many. While statistically, about the news: “Naturally, these cameras have remained in place on their list of the safest UK York students are rarely victims of it is important that the safety of place is as a deterrent from criminal universities. crime, should this happen then se- students is a key priority for the activity on campus. In addition to monitoring curity cameras are vital in finding University. All students should This is likely to stir concern CCTV cameras on campus, Security those responsible and in facilitat- feel safe on our campus, so any- amongst members of the Univer- Services carry out foot and mobile ing prosecutions. thing that may have an impact sity community who live, work and patrols to protect the safety of stu- A University of York spokesper- on this should be looked at and study on campus. This will be exac- dent and staff. In January 2015 the son said in a statement to Nouse: IMAGE: LYDIA dealt with appropriately.”

Keep Your Cool University Challenge team English Turf War Strikes Are Coming For the January exam season The University has found its next The F. R. Leavis room in Der- Or so we fear. The spring time the Sabbs were busy thinking University Challenge team. The went, a designated English de- might herald yet another indus- how glad they are that they don’t five team members are: Sam parment study space, has been trial dispute at the University as NEWS IN have exams anymore. They also McEwan, Mickey Conn, Sophie the site of something of a ruckus. the University and College Un- handed out over 800 free water Williams, David Eastham, and There have been reports of several ion recently opened a ballot of BRIEF bottles and over 500 hot drinks Joe Napier. Tonight the team will students from other departments its members to decide whether to to weary students. In addition to face off against a University staff infiltrating the room and causing proceed with further strike action this, they held wellbeing sessions team, a Sabb team, and have a a disturbance. The department this year. The strike last year was for students in The Kitchen and surprise round in Hendrix Hall as have asked students whether they one of the biggest news stories the library. a rehearsal for facing Paxo. will allow the interlopers to stay. across the country. CAMPUS NEWS Tuesday 22 January 2019 4 University prepares for Brexit >>> Continued from front and YUSU Deputy Returning Of- local community: this could mean ficer. The final referendum ques- cuts to the student experience and Review Group (PRG) decided to tion, however, is yet to be finalised cost savings elsewhere, including hold a Union-wide referendum on at time of print. higher accommodation prices.” the ratification of a policy proposal There will be a referendum Union President, James Dur- submitted by Finn Judge. The pol- debate held tomorrow in P/X/001 can, commented on the referendum icy calls for YUSU to be “mandated from 5pm until 7pm, with vot- to Nouse: “Brexit, and all the debates to campaign and devote public- ing opening when the debate con- surrounding it, will have a huge im- ity towards students taking politi- cludes. Campaigning will also begin pact on our students. It’s important cal action in favour of a vote on the after the debate ends. The debate that the University and YUSU do all IMAGE: GIGGLEKID terms of the UK’s departure from will be chaired by the Policy Coor- we can to communicate clearly with the European Union - which must dinator, who chairs the PRG, Josh students. As a Union led by its stu- include a ‘Remain’ option.” After an Mackenzie. Two speakers from the dent membership, we’d encourage initial briefing on Thursday failed to campaign teams for both sides will students to engage with our upcom- Residents’ Festival yield two opposing campaign teams, be debating with a “lengthy oppor- ing referendum and have their say Nouse understands that both teams tunity” for the audience to ask the on the proposal.” have now been formed. speakers questions. If the referendum returns a ‘yes’ After a consultation, this pro- Finn Judge said of his reasons vote, the policy will be adopted by features free events posal was later amended to clearly for proposing the policy: “The Uni- YUSU and the Union will devote emphasise YUSU’s educational ob- versity receives over £10 million resources to support a public vote. org/whats-on/residents-festival. jectives in terms of the impact of per year from the EU in research Regardless of the outcome of the This includes opportunities Brexit on students at York, and a grants. EU students at York con- referendum, YUSU will continue to Lily Robertson such as a free one hour jump at En- desire for them to have a ‘say’ over tribute more than £11 million an- work with the University to protect DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR ergi Trampoline Park at 5pm, 6pm the Brexit process. This amend- nually to the economy. A ‘no-deal’ the interests of students at York as and 7pm on both days, and the ment was proposed by Finn Judge, Brexit would put significant finan- the Brexit process continues and go- chance to explore patchwork and and was later approved by the PRG cial strain on the institution and the ing forward after it concludes. quilted treasures from The Quilters RESIDENTS AND students alike Guild Collection, which will show- will be able to be a tourist in their case the creativity and beauty of own city this weekend. Organised these two crafts from the last three by Make It York and sponsored by centuries. Grand Central, the York Residents There are some dining and re- Festival, which is taking place on tail offers such as a complimentary the 26 and 27 of January, will al- starter or dessert with each main low residents to explore the city course ordered at Bella Italia after and be tourists for the weekend, for 12pm and a free tour of Scottish free. Now in its 24th year, this year whiskies at Il Gusto. For some of the there’s the chance to explore behind attractions, tours and events, you’ll the scenes with tours at a number of need to pre-book and that some venues not usually open to the pub- venues have limited free tickets with lic, details at https://www.visityork. a first come, first serve policy.

IMAGE: SARAH DAVIES YUSU election Delays to lecture capture rollout nominations open ture capture due to sensitive infor- statements explaining which lec- mation within the material covered. tures are to be excluded from re- offer are Union President, York Joseph Silke The delays to non-exempt lectures, cording and what alternative provi- Sport President, Academic Officer, EDITOR however, have occurred due to ne- sions will be made.” Chay Quinn Student Activities Officer and Com- gotiations with specific departments A University of York spokesper- DEPUTY EDITOR munity and Wellbeing Officer. The about the implementation of the son said: “The move towards full part-time officer roles are Black and policy. compliance with the University’s Ethnic Minority (BAME) Officer, SOME STUDENTS ARE still with- Academic Officer, James Hare, lecture replay service policy will be LGBTQ+ Officer, Mature Students out lecture capture as the rollout who is involved with the policy, told completed by spring 2019. NOMINATIONS FOR YUSU Elec- Officer, Environment and Ethics of the University opt-out policy Nouse: “Obviously I’d prefer that “The policy was finalised at the tions are now open and will close on Officer, Disabled Students’ Officer, scheme has faced delays. A freedom the lecture capture rollout had been end of the summer vacation and De- 1 February. The candidates for all Raising and Giving (RAG) Officer, of information request submitted by completed according to the origi- partments were given the autumn five sabbatical roles, ten part-time Volunteering Officer, International Nouse found that many lectures are nal schedule, and it is unfortunate term to work on arrangements for officer roles and five non-officer Students’ Officer, Women’s Officer still not available for replay. Some that circumstances have dictated a lecture capture. A number of deci- roles will be announced on 12 Feb- and Working-Class Officer. departments provide recordings of a delay. However, the increase in the sions have to be made before the ruary by Nouse and the results will Three Faculty Reps represent high percentage of lectures, such as number of lectures recorded from policy is fully realised, including for be announced on Saturday 23 Feb- Arts and Humanities, Science and Economics at 96 per cent and Math- the last academic year is immedi- example which non-lecture activi- ruary following online voting being Social Sciences and there are two ematics at 99 per cent for this aca- ately noticeable, showing that the ties would be recorded and where open for the preceding week. non-officer roles: Policy Coordina- demic year, while some still provide updated policy has definitely had an lecture capture was not possible, There will be curiosity around tor and Student Trustee. a relatively low percentage such as effect. I hope that the upward trend what equivalent or alternative re- whether a similar reformatory When contacted by Nouse for Music at four per cent and Natural continues into this term as the pol- sources would be made available. movement will emerge following the comment, YUSU President, James Sciences at 12 per cent. icy begins to be fully enforced now “The policy includes provision ‘RON Campaign’ in last year’s elec- Durcan, said : “We are hoping that The figures for this academic that all Departments are fully pre- for staff to exceed deadlines for re- tion. Re-Open Nominations (RON), the 2019 elections will be more di- year include those which are yet to pared for its implementation. lease of recordings only in circum- an option to do exactly that, is on verse than ever. It would be great to occur but are scheduled to be re- “Equipment failures have for- stances where approval from the the ballot for every position and see students from a wide range of corded. The University organises tunately been relatively uncom- Chair of Board of Studies has been managed to place second to James backgrounds and experiences run- the academic year timetable at the mon by my understanding and are granted and where alternative re- Durcan in the presidential election ning for different roles, as diverse beginning of the year. It should be therefore not something I would be sources are made available to stu- last year. The ‘RON Campaign’ was voices will result in better ideas and noted that these figures do show too concerned about. The increased dents. managed by Oscar Jefferson who ar- better discussions. an increase in the percentage of quantity of recordings has not pre- “We have seen a large increase gued that the current YUSU system “We’d encourage any students lectures made available by lecture sented many issues, and I am cau- in lecture recordings as a result of needed a reform and that if nomina- thinking about running to get in capture, just that the roll-out has tiously optimistic that success rates the policy - both in relation to the tions were reopened, the following touch with current officers and not occurred as quickly as had been of recordings will continue to be number of recordings made, and the by-election could be run with stu- YUSU staff, if you’re interested in originally planned. high moving forward. In terms of quantity of hours viewed. Feedback dents having voted for a reform, and finding out more about the opportu- As initially reported by Nouse in non-compliance, that is a question from our students suggests that the candidates would consider this. nities available or what the different October, some lectures are exempt for the University to address when increased number of lecture record- The sabbatical officer roles on roles involve.” from the policy of compulsory lec- Departments have published their ings has been well received.” Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 5 University invests in esports Cash prize for Library

ers of esports broadcasts watched a ready understood as an innovator Patrick Walker total of 2.6 billion hours of content, in the field. Its research has been improvment ideas across platforms such as YouTube, demonstrated at esports events NEWS REPORTER Facebook, and streaming service worldwide, and the University even Twitch. This diversity allows huge hosts a module on esports produc- experience for students. scope for innovation into view- tion. Lily Robertson YUSU Academic Officer, James RESEARCHERS AT the Universi- ing experiences either in the main Florian Block, a researcher at Hare, commented: “I’m very excited ty of York are stakeholders in a £4 broadcast, or as a second screen. York, notes that £4 million is still DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR to be involved with the LibInspo pro- million investment by the govern- Researchers have been given a “major investment”, and will put ject, and I look forward to seeing the ment into viewing experiences in relative freedom to experiment the University at the “forefront” great ideas that our students will un- competitive gaming, according to and try new ideas. The final objec- THE LIBRARY has launched a com- doubtedly come up with to make the a press release on Thursday of last tive of the study remains unclear. Investment by petition which will give students the experience of using the library the week. The investment represents James Dean, managing director the government chance to win £1 000 by working best it can possibly be.” the first sector deal as part of the of Electronic Sports League (ESL) with librarians to shape the library All ideas for improvement will £4mn in which the Department for Digital, Culture, UK, who lead the project, admits University are service and improve the experience be considered, but ideas must be fea- Media, and Sport’s (DCMS) In- that “we don’t know exactly” what stakeholders of their fellow students. sible to implement, and be relevant dustrial Strategy. York is just one product, if any, will be developed The Library and Archives will to using the Library and Archives. member of the ‘Weavr Consortium’, through the two-year window giv- work with the winner to introduce All students have to do is sub- which includes industry leaders in en for research. The aim will be to of innovation in the sector. DCMS their idea to students. The winner mit the idea using the Google Form virtual reality and competitive vid- innovate on the use of virtual real- hopes that the deal will contribute will also receive the title of ‘Library provided on the Library’s website be- eo games, or ‘esports’. ity, AI, and data-driven viewing ex- to the UK’s booming creative in- Innovator 2019’. tween Monday 14 January and mid- Professional video gaming periences to broadcast competitive dustry, of which video games are The ideas could be about the re- night Sunday 3 February 2019. Full competitions have become big gaming. This research can then be the largest sector. The Weavr Con- sources that they stock or the space terms and conditions can be found business. The esports industry is tested in ESL’s events, incorporat- sortium claims the deal will add 45 or technology that they provide. They on the Library website. expected to grow to £1.08 billion ing VR viewing experiences and tech-focused jobs, with the scope welcome any ideas, big or small. After 3 February, submissions by 2020. Throughout 2018, view- personalised broadcasts. York is al- for “hundreds more” in future. In addition to the main prize, will be shortlisted. If your submis- they will also award smaller cash sion is shortlisted, you will work with prizes for ideas that they don’t short- a mentor to help develop your pitch- list but that they are able to imple- ing skills before presenting to a judg- ment quickly and easily, thereby ing panel of University librarians on improving the Library and Archives Thursday 28 February.

IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF YORK IMAGE: STEELSERIES IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF YORK New URY Studio Blue Mushrooms found in Derwent

for the refurb tout as one of their ing these conditions we’d strongly The existing carpets were removed Chay Quinn major successes. Emily Taylor encourage them to seek the suit- and new flooring installed. One of URY’s ‘40k Coordina- able advice and to report the issue. “The University has a proac- DEPUTY EDITOR tors’, Naomi Gildert, had this to say: SENIOR REPORTER We are currently in the process of tive maintenance programme in “This has been a fantastic opportu- working to reshape the University’s place which works alongside a reg- nity for our members to get hands on accommodation portfolio, which ular cleaning schedule to highlight UNIVERSITY RADIO YORK have experience designing and building a RESIDENTS OF DERWENT Col- means putting in place checks on any issues within our colleges. reopened their second studio after studio and learn more about broad- lege found mushrooms growing in pricing, allocation and room qual- “The Facilities team are re- a refurbishment. The refurbishment cast engineering. Studio Blue before their flat after returning from the ity - so bringing to light examples viewing processes for over the holi- was funded by the Big Alumni Pro- the refit rocked a Sonifex Sovereign Christmas break. This problem of sub-standard rooms is key to day period to ensure any issues that ject which awarded the radio sta- that was so dodgy most people’s ad- was made known when a number making improvements.” occur are identified as soon as pos- tion £40 000 for their ‘Big Campus vice for using it was “fade everything of students submitted photos of This has followed a number of sible. Sound Project’. They beat off compe- up and pray what you want to play the mushrooms to YorFess. It is complaints from students We take all mainte- tition from PhotoSoc for the fund- comes out from somewhere.” It was unknown how many of Derwent’s due to the increased nance issues very ing. The project intends to get URY’s only used for pre-recording when 580 bedrooms were affected but it rent prices of seriously and equipment up to industry-standard. times were desperate and it was in seems as though it was only a small student ac- apologise for The reopening of ‘Studio Blue’ dire need of a refurb. number. commoda- any incon- was announced on URY’s social me- Station Manager Alex West Mushrooms thrive in humid tion with venience dia in the early hours of 7 January added: “While I personally haven’t environments and though these rooms in that this with a video which showed the new been involved with the project, it’s mushrooms were likely harmless Derwent may have studio’s facilities. been incredible to see how it’s devel- the presence of mushrooms is in- costing caused. De- The refurbishment includes oped in just over a year from a sim- dicative of a damp problem that between £136 and livering the best new microphones, new televisions ple idea to apply for some funding, could lead to more serious mould £163 per week. It possible student experi- and a custom-built presenting desk to an all new working studio. It is a infestations. Damp and mould can has caused some ence is very important to us which students at the University of testament to the incredible commit- cause serious medical problems students to question the and we encourage our residents York can book to use to record audio ment, dexterity and genius of our with it possibly affecting an indi- quality of the accommoda- to contact a member of the both on-air and off. Engineering and Computing Teams vidual’s immune system and caus- tion that they are paying for. Estates and Campus Services The Big Campus Sound Project that this was possible, and I am so so ing respiratory problems. A University of York or College teams should they was touted as a project which would proud. I can’t wait to try it out!” YUSU President, James Dur- spokesperson said: “Initial encounter any problems with benefit the entire University and the Nouse use URY’s ‘Studio Blue’ can, commented “fungi growing investigations did not find their accommodation.” opportunity to produce professional on our film show ‘For Your Consider- in student halls is very alarming! the cause of the problem and Accommodation Services’ audio is one that those responsible ation’ , on 5-6pm every Wednesday. If any students are experienc- we will continue to monitor. number: 01904 322165. CAMPUS NEWS 6 Tuesday 22 January 2019 ‘Bustice’ petition >>> Continued from front campaign is widespread, with resi- dents and students alike being af- academic year with a single from fected by ongoing transport issues campus to the city centre increas- in York. The campaign has attracted ing from £1.60 to £2. First also did the support of York Central MP, Ra- away with return tickets, which used chael Maskell, who called it “a really to cost £2, and instead introduced a great initiative.” day pass which costs £3 and can be Steph Hayle expressed hope used throughout the day. that the campaign would unite all It isn’t only students who expe- citizens of York: rience issues with transport in York; “A city with a large student the issue is much wider than prob- population, huge amounts of tour- IMAGE: WWW.LOCALFITNESS.COM.AU lems with buses on campus. York is ism and thriving businesses needs an ancient city, and is not designed to better support people to get to to cope with the volume of traffic where they need to be. We didn’t it currently experiences. Therefore, want this to be students against res- Study finds York students are it would be beneficial to the city as idents as we think everyone in the well as to the environment for more city deserves better. The campaign residents to use public transport. has been designed with exactly that This will not happen if the quality of in mind.” third healthiest in the country public transport is seen to fall below The #Bustice petition is avail- standards. able to sign online at bit.ly/BUS- ber and cost of these, where appro- lifestyle facilities praised. Only The appeal of the #Bustice tice. Lily Robertson priate. Nottingham and Edinburgh Uni- Points were attributed to: the versities score higher than York. In DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR cost of top-tier student health and its citation, the organisation says: fitness membership and range of “With student culture ever-chang- facilities available under it, number ing, York is also aware of the pres- of accessible yoga and meditation sures involved for students. Signs to be visible A RECENT SURVEY sent out by societies (as offered by the Stu- “Regardless of your chosen student accommodation search dent Union), number of accessible lifestyle at university, York’s sup- presented the University estates engine MyStudentHalls revealed mindfulness resources (inc. cours- portive atmosphere will allow you team with my report based on that students at York are the third es, campaigns, workshops and so- to live healthier every day.” Emily Taylor the finding of the survey done last healthiest in the whole country. cieties), and number of societies for Some of the other universities SENIOR REPORTER term. Following this, I have assur- For an overview of the extent non-drinkers. in the survey’s top 10 are Glasgow, ances from the estates team that to which different universities are The universities were then Bristol, Cambridge, Newcastle, Ex- their operations department are accommodating students in main- ranked based on points received, as eter, St Andrews and Imperial Col- looking into the issues raised and taining healthy lifestyles, Mystu- an overview of accessible resources lege, London. AFTER SURVEY feedback, there will be hopefully delivering some denthalls.com looked at the coun- (“accessible” is understood as easy Union President James Dur- have been steps taken to rectify the updates, like the much needed vis- try’s 28 best universities from The to find via student union websites, can, said of the result: “This is great lack of accessibility of the new signs. ibility strips, very soon.” A Univer- Times Higher Education World official university websites, and news and testament to the different Most students believed the signs sity spokesperson said: “A design University Rankings 2019. websites of official university affili- sessions and workshops which are on campus to be inaccessible for all for a visibility strip has been done Using public data around eve- ates). When two universities tied, run by the colleges, YUSU and the students and concerns were raised and this has now been referred to ryday health, fitness and wellness ranking was determined by breadth University. about the lack of visibility strips, the Access Group for review of suit- resources, the research looked at of health and fitness resources of- “More and more young people missing information and the small ability.” the accessibility of facilities, class- fered under memberships. are actively thinking about fitness font size. It remains to be seen whether es and societies which support The University of York’s yoga, and wellbeing, and its important Community and Wellbeing of- the other problems with the signs a healthy lifestyle, and assigned meditation and mindfulness that we do all we can to encourage ficer, Steph Hayle, commented: “I will also be fixed. points reflecting the breadth, num- workshops are among the healthy this.” Simon Stephens is among those honoured at York graduations

ty International in Italy, Giovanni the University awarded an honor- Michael Maitland-Jones Rufini, was also recognized for his arydegree to Dame Helena Mor- notable work as a humanitarian rissey. As the head of a powerful DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR academic and relief worker; he has financial firm she has campaigned now undertaken over 60 missions in for a greater proportion of women his nine years of humanitarian field to be appointed to previously male- WITH THE GRADUATION cer- work across various continents. dominated company boards; her emonies for York’s Masters students Not to skip on awarding those work has shown the sign of results being held this week, the Univer- in the field of academics, the Uni- with the proportion of women on sity has additionally unveiled a list versity also gave honorary degrees top company boards rising by over of individuals to receive ‘honorary to Professor Dame Caroline Dean 15 per cent. degrees’ from the University for re- for her heavily lauded and prestig- The special ceremony for the nowned successes in their field of ious work as a plant biologist, along honorary graduates was held on work. with social geographer, Danny Dor- 18 January and coincided with the On the cultural side, among ling. Dame Caroline gained her BA graduation ceremonies in York’s the recipients is Frances Morris, and PhD in Biology at York and now Central Hall. the first female director of the Tate works as a biologist for the John The recipients join a list that Modern, who has been praised as a Innes Centre in Norwich. Dorling is has historically included names key innovator of the gallery and hav- a renowned writer of several books such as renowned BBC journal- ing significantly raised its interna- and articles that encompass issues ist, Bridget Kendall, who was rec- tional profile. Oscar nominated film of general social inequality in areas ognized in 2018 alongside RSC editor, Joe Walker, was also hon- such as housing, employment and director Gregory Doran and the oured having worked on films such education. He is also co-creator of award-winning playwright, Simon as Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, and the online ‘World-mapper’ project. Stephens, who recently adapted The 12 Years a Slave. For her work in addressing Curious Incident of the Dog in the IMAGE: ALEX RUMFORD The director-general of Amnes- inequality in the business world, Night Time for the stage. 7 Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 Holocaust memorial events to be held in York this month 600 candles being lit in York Min- by Michael Berkowitz, studying the event will be hosted by the mayor of as a young boy who escaped from ster’s chapter house, in commemo- historical involvement of Jews in York in Temple Hall, where a colla- Austria to travel to London on the Michael Maitland-Jones ration of the 600 million who died the development of photography. tion of artistic work will be put to- Kindertransport. He would later DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR in the Holocaust. Sunday 27 January will serve gether that reflects the theme of the find out that both his parents were It will continue on Saturday 26 as a time for reflection in St. Mar- commemoration. killed in the Auschwitz concentra- January with a film presentation in tin’s church with video installations On campus, Holocaust sur- tion camp. Marc will be speaking on HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Day the University of York’s Black Box on the theme of ‘Torn from Home’. vivor, Marc Schatzberger, will be Wednesday 30 January at 2.30pm on 27 January will mark 74 years theatre in TFTV on Campus East, Later in the day, a city of York Civic delivering his testimony of himself in P/X/001. The event has been or- since the liberation of Auschwitz ganised by Regional Ambassadors of concentration camp. To commemo- the Holocaust Educational Trust in rate the day, a variety of events will conjunction with Constantine and be held across the city of York. Goodricke College and York Jewish The programme of events will Society. Thursday 14 March will also be shaped around the theme of commemorate the Clifford’s Tower ‘Torn from Home’ and is designed massacre, where the mass-murder to bring awareness to the people of York’s Jewish population took forced to leave their homes under place in 1190. An event will be held threat of mass-persecution and gen- at Clifford’s tower on the day with ocide during the Holocaust. With various contributions and speeches 2019 also marking 20 years since made, and will also be attended by the Rwandan genocide, the events the Mayor and Civic party. will also aim to bring awareness to The events aim to shed light communities threatened with vio- not only on the horrors of the Holo- lence and mass-persecution glob- caust, but also on other events such ally today. as the Rwandan genocide, remind- IMAGE: CHAOSDNA The programme of events be- ing us that the lessons of the Holo- gins on Thursday 24 January with The Holocaust Memorial in Berlin caust must be remembered. Sexual Violence University generates £1.8bn Awareness Week for the national economy is an incredibly worthy cause and vested. £53.5mn of this funding lights York’s global significance something we hope all students will was received from public bodies, in research, but also the research Niamh Carroll get behind.” Oscar Bentley including UK Research Councils, benefits to local companies, small NEWS EDITOR In addition to the march, there SENIOR REPORTER Local Authorities, hospitals, the and medium-sized enterprises, will be a quiz night in Courtyard on EU, and HEFCE (now succeeded and its contribution to new start- Friday 8 February, led by the Uni- by the Office for Students). The ups and spin-outs.” YUSU AND THE Graduate Stu- versity of York’s Women Rugby Club THE UNIVERSITY OF York gen- impact of teaching on the 2016-17 The report also highlighted dents’ Association will be launch- (UYWRUFC). The quiz will be held erates £1.8bn for the UK economy, cohort generated £487.9mn, based £93.1mn generated by the 1945 ing a ‘Shine a Light on Sexual Vio- in aid of IDAS, a specialist charity in a new report has found. on the “enhanced employment and students in the 2016-17 cohort who lence’ campaign to coincide with the Yorkshire working with anyone who Commissioned by the Univer- earnings benefits” that a University were international students, of national Sexual Abuse and Sexual has experienced domestic abuse or sity, the report by London Eco- education provides, alongside ad- which 84 per cent came from out- Violence Awareness week on 4 to sexual violence. URWRUFC have nomics, one of Europe’s leading ditional taxation receipts collected side the EU. International students 10 February. The student-led cam- previously taken a lead on tackling specialist economics and policy by the Exchequer from graduates. from outside the EU currently paign will feature a week of events sexual violence, including leading a consultancies, analysed the social, The net benefit to the Excheq- pay up to £18,225, double what on campus, which aim to help raise ‘Reclaim the Night’ march in York cultural, and economic impact of uer of a graduate from the Univer- EU and UK students are charged awareness of sexual violence, chal- city centre last year. the University across the academic sity, who was an English-domiciled for their tuition fees. The number lenge unacceptable behaviour and The week of events will con- year 2016/17. full-time student that gained a first of non-EU international students promote support which is available clude with the ‘Shine a Light’ con- The University’s biggest fi- in their degree stands at £85 000 is only set to rise, as documents for students. ference in the Piazza Building on nancial output was on student for men and £51 000 for women, seen by Nouse show that the Uni- The week of events includes a Campus East. The afternoon event and institutional expenditure, at which the report claims is a 14.6 versity is launching a three-year #lightupthenight march on Monday will include a small fair which will per cent and 12.7 per cent return 4 February. This march will begin showcase the support for students The percentage on investment respectively. The Number of jobs at Greg’s Place at 6pm, and end at at York, there will be three work- return for the disparity between the figures for created across 7.30pm at Heslington Hall. Prior to shops, and the day will conclude men and women comes after Nouse 600 economy of 7085 the country by the march there will also be a ban- with a discussion panel. York research reported on the University’s gender York spending ner and poster-making session in Organisers of the events are pay gap figures in May last year, YorSpace from 3pm until 5.45pm. encouraging as many students as which at 19.31 per cent stands at YUSU’s Community and Well- possible to come along to the week higher than the national average. being Officer, Steph Hayle, encour- of events. They hope that through £707.2mn. £603.5mn of this ex- A survey of alumni revealed investment programme to attract aged students to attend the march: these events they can help to make penditure was in the Yorkshire and the social impact of the University students from China/Hong Kong, ‘‘It would be fantastic if as many the University a more safe and re- Humber region, and supported as well as the financial contribution India, and South East Asia. This is students as possible attended the spectful place for students, and 6325 jobs. These jobs include those it makes. 92 per cent of respond- in the wake of the University fail- #lightupthenight march to show foster a zero-tolerance approach to of people directly employed by the ents said the University helped ing to reach all of its admissions their support for the campaign. This sexual violence on campus. University, which is one of the ten them meet new people and make targets for the current academic biggest employers in the city, and friends; 57 per cent that attending year, 2018/19. across the wider Yorkshire and the University raised their aspira- On the subject of internation- Humber. This figure rose to 7085 tions; 78 per cent that the Univer- al students, Professor Saul Tendler jobs nationally. The University sity had raised their self-esteem; 76 added: “In the current political cli- spent £191.2mn on staff costs, with per cent that gaining their degree mate, it is essential that we create students spending £146.7mn while had improved their quality of life. export opportunities where we can. studying at York. Saul Tendler, Acting Vice- International students not only Research at the University con- Chancellor, said: “In a challeng- contribute significantly to enrich tributed £537.1mn. With the total ing global economic environment, the cultural life of the University research funding received by the facing major societal and environ- and our local community, but they University standing at £89.1mn, mental shifts, impactful university also provide valuable sources of ex- this meant that the University’s research has never been more im- port income, in the form of foreign research generated £6 for the UK portant. currency, which is put back into IMAGE: PRENTSA ALDUNDIA economy for every £1 that was in- “This report not only high- the local and national economy.” STUDENT NEWS Tuesday 22 January 2019 8 Strike ballot opened by UCU over pay dispute

an intervention in the negotiations, took place last year, and failed to turers which were going to decrease this comes on the back of previous with the hope that they would ask secure the number of votes required by £10 000 per year. Students at industrial action ballots on pensions Eloise McMinn Mitchell the UCEA to produce an offer that to strike. The ballot, which closed in several institutions demanded re- and pay, one of which did result in NEWS EDITOR better matched the demands of the October 2018, received a result of funds from the pay withheld from action here in York. We will closely UCU. No such offer was made by the 69 per cent in favour of striking but staff striking. The University of York monitor and respond to the situa- UCEA which the UCU felt it could with a turnout below 50 per cent, announced that students graduating tion so that we can ensure that the present to its members and there- it did not pass the trade union law in 2018 and January of 2019 would interests of our student body are ac- THE UNIVERSITY AND College fore they decided to ballot for indus- threshold that allows for strikes to have their gowns paid for with the tively considered by all parties. It is Union (UCU) is opening ballots trial action. Their concerns also in- go ahead. Students from 61 univer- held back pay of striking lecturers, important that our students receive across 143 universities in the UK cluded guarantees that universities sities and colleges in their second despite cohorts graduating for the clear, early and effective communi- regarding whether to have strike would focus on the issue of the gen- or third year will have already been next three years having been simi- cation, and this will be a priority for action in reaction to a dispute con- der pay gap amongst other concerns affected by strike action last year, larly affected. us should any industrial action take cerning pay and conditions. The alongside the fall in the value of pay. where 14 days of striking took place YUSU President James Durcan place.” ballot began on 15 January and will A previous ballot on this issue over reductions to pensions of lec- told Nouse “We are concerned that Matt Waddup, UCU head of close on 22 February. This comes policy, said “Staff have concerns after universities failed to improve about spiralling workloads, pay in- on a two per cent pay offer that was equality and the continued casuali- made during talks last May. sation of the workforce. Yet univer- The ballot will be open to sities have failed to engage with us around 70 000 UCU members, with in these negotiations which has un- the University of York amongst one dermined the credibility of national of the institutions being balloted bargaining and left us in a situation alongside the University of Cam- where we have no alternative but bridge, University of Leeds and Lan- to ballot out members. Staff want caster University. Pay rows also saw these important issues to be taken strikes at six colleges in November seriously, and that includes the 21 2018, with 16 to have two days of per cent loss in the value of their industrial action in late January af- pay since 2009, which the recently ter they saw a 25 per cent decline in imposed two per cent pay offer does the value of their pay within the last nothing to address.” decade. The UCU has 120 000 members The UCU said that the offer across the UK, with a huge propor- had been made by the Universities tion being balloted. The strike action and Colleges Employers Association that affected the University of York (UCEA) but did not provide enough last year continued over a period of of a movement to solve the problem four weeks in the second term of of the decreasing value of salaries in the academic year 2017-18. If strikes higher education, which has seen a were to take place again this year, 21 per cent decline since 2009. The they would likely take place at the UCU contacted vice-chancellors and IMAGE: JOSIAH MORTIMER end of this term. The ballot outcome principals in July of 2018 seeking Staff taking part in UCU strikes over pension cuts, taking place last year in front of Heslington Hall should be announced in February. “Student loan ban” may lead to institutions closing

in numbers of students, could push pensive science degrees. This move some institutions into the red. Last to differentiate loans is also moti- Niamh Carroll Autumn, the Office for Students vated by the logic that science de- NEWS EDITOR bailed out a struggling modern uni- grees typically led to higher paid versity, providing it with a loan of jobs than humanities subjects. one million pounds. This incident The proposed introduction of a highlighted the financial precarity “student-loan ban” for students with STUDENTS WITH fewer than that many universities, and in par- lower than threes Ds at A-Level has three Ds at A-level could be banned ticular modern institutions, find been criticised because it would dis- from getting a student loan for uni- themselves in. proportionately affect prospective versity under proposals made by Professor Graham Baldwin, students from lower-income house- the Prime Minister’s review of post- who is vice-chancellor at Southamp- holds more than their middle-class 18 education. This could result in ton Solent University, where 18% of peers. The changes may act against many modern universities losing up students had A-levels below three overall aims to incentivise students to a third of their students. Ds in 2016-17 said he was “frankly from poorer backgrounds into high- Data from the Higher Edu- horrified” at the plans: “We’ve been er education. cation Statistics Agency (HESA) monitoring students’ achievements The higher education sector is shows, based on 2016-17 statistics and in 2017 more of our graduates seen as being overly bloated, with that 16 modern universities in Eng- who came in with three Ds or less there being a growing view that uni- land could lose between 15 per cent were in professional or managerial versties admit too many students. and 36 per cent of prospective full- roles than those who got three Cs or The Prime Minister’s review aims to time students if these plans were better.” make some big changes to post-18 to go ahead. London Metropolitan The Prime Minister’s review, education which may seek to rectify University would be the institution which is led by former equities bro- these criticisms and, according to most affected by the changes, with ker, Philip Augar, is according to the GOV.UK, to ‘ensure more people 36 per cent of its 2016-17 intake leaks, considering creating differen- have a genuine choice of high qual- having less than three Ds at A-Level. tial student loans according to what ity technical and academic options’. Bolton and Bedfordshire would be subject students pursue. The review For some students the changes the next institutions most affected is considering a cut in fees from proposed in the Prime Minister’s re- by the proposals, with 31 and 27 per £9 250 to £6 500, for arts, humani- view may act to halt their ambitions cent of their 2016/17 intake falling ties and social science subjects. On of attending university. Further- below the three Ds threshold. the other hand, science, technology more, the potential changes may The proposals, due to be re- and engineering loans would rise up serve to push some modern uni- leased next month, also include to £13 500. versities, many of who are already plans to cut tuition fees. These cuts Arts and humanities students under great financial pressure, into in fees, combined with a decrease often end up subsidising more ex- crisis. IMAGE: CITY OF STOKE ON TRENT SIXTH FORM Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 9 COMMENT

IMAGE: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT IMAGE: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT The Ferry Fiasco: another failing, Chris Grayling? The staggering lack of morality and understanding in the Brexit talks is a scandal that must be challenged

The example that jumps out are meant to launch their ferry ser- ened by the involvement of Ben we as a country need extra ferry Callum Tennant to me is Chris Grayling (Transport vices – despite having none, just Sharp. Channel 4 News revealed he capacity then this justification for Secretary) and the fiasco with no imagine – could not currently ac- is suspected of closing his freight the awarding of a contract to such a deal Brexit planning, where party commodate any ferries, as it needs protection company in the gulf clearly infeasible pitch with the as- politics made people close ranks, extensive dredging and renovation, owing over £1 million to multiple surance over money doesn’t cut it – when we should all have been joined as the Councillor for the local area shipping companies. So, did Chris we still won’t have the extra ferries in criticism of the absurd defence of has stated. But the cherry on top of Grayling really do “detailed work” we need on time. rexit is proving to be a very re- an indefensible situation. into the finances and background of When Boris Johnson said we vealing process: demonstrat- Chris Grayling – in my view this company and its new directors’ would make a Titanic success out of Bing the sheer incompetence of entirely responsible – decided that Strong beliefs older pasts? Or was he just desper- Brexit he was right. This episode has the current government and Prime to prepare for any possible no deal, ate to appear on top of no deal Brex- definitely left me and others with a Minister, showing what happens extra ferry services should be put should not get in it preparations and willing to go sinking feeling, and that’s just the when an opposition cloaks itself in in place. The majority of the fund- to any lengths, including lowering tip of the iceberg. So FerryGate is, ambiguity and highlighting how a ing for new ferry services went to usual precautions and procedures for me, the epitome which sums up single event on a certain day can be established, somewhat honourable the way of right regarding the awarding government my current frustration with politics. portrayed in any way with the right and feasible operators who already contracts? Strong beliefs should not get in the spin or acting. run ferry services. But a £13.8 mil- and wrong When challenged about these way of right and wrong; self-embar- As a first-class procrastinator, lion contract was awarded to a new allegations and the practicalities rassment and not wanting to admit my mum would say to me: “Callum, company called Seaborne Freight the cake is that Donald Tusk told” of awarding this company such a that you were wrong or made a mis- you could convince yourself of any- in a situation that should only be May she can’t have her cake and eat contract, Chris Grayling in his re- take are the worst reasons thinkable thing”. While I think I have grown referred to as Ferry Gate. To say it, is that the background of some sponses to an urgent question in the for sticking to a point. out of that trait – or maybe I’m just that after closer examination the of the individuals behind Seaborne House of Commons gave the most In politics there are times when trying to convince myself of that feasibility of the scheme has run Freight has been called into consid- dismissive of replies to the Com- it is more important than usual to – our current key political figures aground, would be an understate- erable question. mons that I have ever seen. Amaz- try and work through differences, have not. ment. Brian Raincock, one of the di- ingly he faced no challenge from his to try and put party politics aside “Nothing has changed”. From Firstly, Seaborne Freight has rectors of Seaborne Freight, owes own side of the House despite the in order to acknowledge and pursue the first time those words of denial no ferries, and with just over two HMRC over £580 000 from his last clear ridiculousness of the situation. what is right. were uttered from Theresa May’s months to go until a potential no business which went into liquida- If an opposition member asked While “right” is subjective, I mouth they have come to categorise deal Brexit could happen, there are tion. He says he was not questioned a question or voiced concern they find it difficult to believe that Con- all that is wrong with our politics in no available ferries ready to rent about this during any conversations, were branded anti-new business or servatives dbelieved they were do- the UK currently. The flat-out de- or buy that could be fitted ready throwing into question the scope of told that if Seaborne Freight does ing the right thing defending Chris nial in the face of undeniable situa- to be used in the Channel within the background check on individu- not deliver, then it won’t be paid Grayling. He messed up, and now tions; the lack of morals in the face that time frame. Secondly, the UK als involved. a penny. However, assuming they he should face the consequences of of party politics. port, Ramsgate, from which they This concern is further height- were awarded the contract because his actions. COMMENT Tuesday 22 January 2019 10 Since when were sausage rolls vegan products? Although it does pain me to say it, Piers Morgan has a point about Greggs' controversial new vegan sausage rolls Quorn-filled vegan sausage roll substituted on the shelves with a I understand those who are want to harm animals but have to Amelie Rothwell launched by Greggs across the na- mycoprotein option. Should we wanting to reduce their meat in- have an animal look-alike to en- tion on 3 January and distributed turn to the terminology that is being take, and so become vegan to sup- joy the product. According to this, across 950 stores nationwide have used and form different phraseology port the environment, buying meat then: does this mean they are un- influenced people to pursue a dic- to prevent confusion across look-alike products to help with able to be fully vegan? tionary check on their definition of the nation and help vegans their transition. Yet, It is unfair to plaster the words, meat substances. show their environ- PETA urges people "sausage", "duck" and "shrimps" on am not anti-vegan and I am defi- mental footprint? to “err on the side of a product made of mycoprotein to nitely not Piers Morgan. Howev- Confusion is Greggs is compassion” to satisfy an individual cutting it from I er, the term “sausage” in Greggs’ not the only reduce their their life as it goes against the vegan new vegan sausage roll that has ar- company meat intake ethos. rived on campus, is illogical. Why going to develop producing by not ex- Therefore, terminology should should vegans use an inaccurate vegan al- periment- be considered in this new age of term that undermines their ethical as meat products ternatives, ing, eating healthier living. Products should be principles? with Sains- or wearing re-branded as a "protein roll" or fol- It is amazing that there are over bury's intro- animals low D-Bar’s example and sell a "ve- three million vegans in this country become ducing ve- which gan roll". and a record number of individuals gan shrimps contradicts It is important to consider the signing up to Veganuary: moving substituted that look people eat- environment and where our food towards a plant-based diet for the identical to ing protein comes from, but it has to be said New Year by swapping their sau- ” the meat ver- look-alikes. that there are better ways of selling sage roll for a vegan alternative. It is Although a wonderful market- sion. As a ve- Individuals healthier options than sticking the doubly impressive that this is all in ing ploy that has been called: "a gan are you not do not word "vegan" in front of a word that order to reduce our negative impact master class in public relations" by put off? is defined as a meat product, yet on the environment. the industry magazine PR Week, contains no meat. Not only do they reduce the the term “sausage” is defined as: number of pigs slaughtered and “an item of food in the form of preserve their population, the my- a cylindrical length of minced coprotein (protein substitute to pork or other meat encased in meat) that vegans eat also has a a skin, typically sold raw to be smaller carbon footprint. grilled or fried before eat- There is ten times less carbon ing” definitely not a prod- dioxide released into the atmos- uct found in a vegan recipe phere from the production of my- book. coprotein than that of beef, and the Although most of us average water footprint is 20 times can read (I hope so, as lower than from rearing livestock. most of you are reading But is the term “sausage roll” this article), confusion undermining these heroic acts is going to develop as IMAGE: GOOD MORNING BRITAIN towards the environment? The meat products become Unpaid internships: a gross exploitation of labour Unethical and unfair; unpaid internships further privilege the wealthy and allow employers to freely abuse our ambition

food? Offering graduate internships Maisie Le Masurier that are unpaid and last between 9-12 months can actually have an adverse effect on the company too. For the exclusivity of these types of internships will undoubtedly filter out a large number of talented ap- ehind the thin veneer of "ca- plicants. reer opportunity", "indus- There is talk of change though, Btry insight" or "a foot in the with the government claiming door": unpaid internships are still that a crackdown on illegal intern- just free labour. It is illegal for em- IMAGE: NBC ships is underway. It turns out that ployers not to pay their workers, their initiatives include distribut- but, with interns, wage entitlement inexperienced and desperate, we’re this contribution that we deserve er before making a more concrete ing warning letters to businesses depends on how the nature of their easy prey. This opportunity for remuneration. Beyond this, people commitment, while employers can and providing guidance as to when work is defined. exploitation is underpinned by a tend to argue that companies must minimise payments to recruitment employers are legally obliged to pay The legalities are shrouded in marked power imbalance between make significant investment in their agencies, and eradicate probation their interns. ambiguity. For instance, a recent employers and interns. Complain- interns that can come at a cost. period failures which are, naturally, However, I don’t know how op- report by the charity, Sutton Trust, ing is not an option either - after all, But don’t be fooled; compa- a waste of time for all involved. timistic real change looks. It seems whose aim is to improve social mo- offending a powerhouse within your nies reap the fruits of our labour But the issue with unpaid in- to me that those with the power to bility and address educational dis- chosen profession is hardly putting too. Inundated with a huge influx ternships isn’t just about ethics, change things likely have no motiva- advantage, found that up to 50 per your best foot forward. of internship applications, big busi- it’s about accessibility. Unpaid in- tion to do so. After all, what do poli- cent of employers are unable to dis- In defence of unpaid intern- nesses can not only mobilise a free ternship programmes, particularly ticians, senior legal professionals, cern an illegal internship. And then ships, people tend to demean stu- workforce, but they can, ultimately, those targeting post-graduates or and blue-chip bosses stand to gain there are those employers who are dents and graduates – providing us enhance the quality of their recruits those lasting a number of months, by making internships a fairer game wilfully ignorant towards the rights with a "humbling" reminder that and the efficiency of their recruiting. privilege those that can afford to for all? This monopoly on opportu- of their interns. we are often more like liabilities Through a variety of programmes, work for free. nity probably doesn’t affect them. Don’t get me wrong, if I could, than assets at this early stage in our companies build links with capable Often - in cases where expens- It likely isn’t really their chil- I would accept an unpaid summer careers - internships are a free op- applicants who then often join them es aren’t covered, relocation is in- dren missing out. So, perhaps this is internship without a moment’s portunity to learn. on a permanent basis after graduat- volved, or a paying job requires res- just another example of the Estab- hesitation. But isn’t that exactly the But while there is clear educa- ing. This makes for an extremely ef- ignation - it doesn’t feel like working lishment looking after itself – the problem? I need the experience, tional value to an internship, after a fective recruitment method. for free, it feels like paying to work. "rule makers" facilitating and per- and employers know this. If I don’t small amount of time, interns tend Both parties can ascertain Experience may be priceless, but petuating a ruse that benefits their take it, the next person will. Young, to learn via contributing; it is for whether they’re suited to each oth- then what pays rent and funds children and, hence, themselves. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 11 Making a mug out of the Uni's YorCup The University's well-intended but misguided 'Fu-cup' causes more problems than it solves

noticed, however, is that some- Alex Howarth one could theoretically collect any number of YorCups despite only paying for one, simply by continu- ally taking the sleeve off the Yor- Cup and going back. The fact that YUSU have chosen to support and he new term marks a new and promote this policy, as opposed to misguided environmental in- challenge it, is yet another mis- Titiative from the University: judgement on their part. the YorCup scheme. YUSU has a near monopoly on Ostensibly a policy intended campus bars – it now runs D Bar, to make the University a greener Courtyard, Glasshouse, Kitchen space, based on the 5p plastic bag and the artist formerly known as V tax, YorCup is actually a totally un- Bar. Would it not be far better for necessary scheme that hits students YUSU to adopt recyclable cups as

IMAGE: GHCASSELL hard when the University could eas- a blanket policy across their bars, ily achieve the same benefits with- and therefore remove the need for out making its drinks more expen- raising prices on students with no sive for students. real consultation? Technology is fuelling our The policy, that YUSU has sup- Our beloved Students' Union ported, effectively creates two price has, after all, imposed YoYo Wallet, bands: a higher, "latte levy" band, changed the name of V Bar to Van- for those who need a disposable brugh Arms and now announced cup, and a lower band for those this new "levy", all while continu- generational distraction who bring their own (drinking in ing to claim to be on the side of stu- at venues like Derwent Costa, with dents. While the environment is an The endless distraction of technology is causing new issues for society crockery). issue of vital importance, and the The difference between the policy of a discount is an excellent ing social media platforms to make cline in smart phone sales are “causetwo bands is 40p – a huge propor- one, it cannot be in the interest of Daniel Bailey these connections. for celebration”. Apple sales are fall- tion of a cup of tea or coffee. The students to have the price raised. Social media is growing and ing, along with other major manu- "latte levy" is set at 20p, 400 per Lids on disposable cups from while it’s important as an industry facturers like Samsung. Mobile cent of the legal tariff on plastic YUSU are already compostable. Re- for providing jobs and information, phones are the most purchased de- bags. And indeed, a similar scheme cyclable cups are available. YUSU it’s also playing with our minds. The vices and are often viewed in a badalready existed – discounts were could adopt them, but instead they Washington Post reports that with light, but this story suggests they doalready given to students who are accepting this baffling step of n the age of social media the popularity of mobile phones, more in the way of good than bad. brought their own reusable cups. charging an environmental levy on and enormous technological there has been an increase in sui- These devices are changing hu- The new scheme both increas- cups that are already environmen- Ichanges, are we becoming too cides amongst teenagers. manity but we must remember that es the discount for bringing your tally friendly. distracted? Studies by several re- Dr Corey Basch of Paterson they are tools designed to do a jobown cup – and this is surely a move YUSU, along with the Univer- searchers reveal that we are. Our University, New York, found that and must not be allowed to taketo be celebrated in rewarding good sity, once again chooses to enter sleep is important to us and getting pedestrians seem unable to stop over our lives. environmental practice – but also gesture politics to no benefit for its the right amount is imperative. If before crossing a road. Road traffic So, what can be done to helphas the effect of raising the price students, continuing to enact poli- we are to be at our most productive, collisions involving pedestrians on combat this? Change first and fore- for the majority of students who cies without considering whether we must learn to switch off. most must come from a governmen- will choose not to shell out for a they benefit students. The screens on our mobile de- tal level. There needs to be more inYorCup. If you bring the sleeve The question now: with elec- vices are designed to keep us alert Human to human the way of regulation because of thefrom your YorCup to an outlet, you tions just around the corner, will for as long as possible. They use mental health implications of the can get a clean YorCup that you are YUSU finally act on the side of something called blue-light, which contact is continued use of technology. Age then expected to return the next students? Or is another concerted is the same as sunlight, and this is restrictions could be used to limit time you buy a drink. RON campaign just around the disturbing our sleep patterns. becoming a what people see as there has been What they don’t seem to have corner? Our bodies are not able to an increase in loneliness and social adapt fast enough to deal with these isolation, reports The University of technological advancements. En- thing of the past Pittsburgh. tertainment companies like Netflix The health and safety of tech- actually view sleep as the enemy. ” nology combined with social media Living in an "on the go" culture crossings were recorded by Basch needs to be investigated because of means that we must be mindful of and found to be a direct result of pe- the potential harm to young people’s the fact that large companies are ex- destrians being distracted by mobile brains. ploiting the physical features of the devices. We as consumers must take re- human body, constantly keeping us Similarly, I have found this sponsibility for our own well-being alert. when walking around the Univer- as it is not these companies’ fault. This "on the go" attitude is be- sity campus myself. Students have They are simply providing a service. coming trendy. Combine this with nearly bumped into me because Being a young person is hard our devices and we are creating they are looking down while texting and so while we are becoming less dangerous consequences. and not watching where they are and less of a society, we need to re- A report by the sleep council going. pair this by learning to switch our found that 40 per cent of the British Equally, car drivers are also devices off. public are receiving less sleep than unaware of how distracted they There are apps out there, like the six to nine hours a night recom- are, and this was researched by Forest, which let you plant a tree if mended by the NHS. This not only James Bernstein of Haverford High you don’t check your phone for a set affects our productivity, work and School. More people text when time. It also has an option to share study, but also our relationships stopped at traffic lights than when with your friends. Why not try leav- with others. in motion, although 5 per cent of ing your device at home for a day We are becoming more distant drivers also do this which is incred- and see if you can last and how long from one another. Human to hu- ibly dangerous! for? The continuing future of the man contact is becoming a thing Recently The Economist pub- environment, and even humanity,

of the past and instead we are us- lished a story that remarked the de-may depend on it. IMAGE: YUSU www.ey.com/uk/careers COMMENT Tuesday 22 January 2019 12

EDITOR’S OPINION “Crisis: pending”

ly. Over Christmas some friends Matthew King and I took a trip to Paris. Apart from the yellow jacket riots, I was expecting a city full of festive spirit and glamour, which I found to be present. However, something I was ou get a notification on your not prepared for weas the sheer phone. That excited feel- number of migrants living on the Ying rushes over you at the streets of Paris. I had been in the thought of having some human city for no less than 20 minutes and contact after five hours of reading was on the train from the airport, journal articles. The screen illumi- when a young mother boarded my nates: “Theresa May’s Brexi-”. You train. I thought little of it until she stop reading after that and lock the came over to me and handed me phone, because honestly who could a leaflet, I expected her to be sell- care less at this point. ing something, but instead it was a This scenario has been a daily desperate cry for help. The leaflet occurrence for the past two years. explained her position as a refu- It’s getting to the point now where gee and ended with a plea for help. the news should just be renamed This woman walked the length of IMAGE: YUSU “latest Brexit update”. This would the train handing them out, then be perfectly fine if Brexit was the walked back to collect the leaflets only thing happening in the world, and any donations. This was not but this could not be further from an outlying incident, and each day YUSU: superficial, not diverse the truth. Now, as I’m sure you that I explored the beautiful city I will be happy to know, despite my was reminded of the terrible on- opening, this article will not be going crisis that we have wrongly More representative Union officers: illusion rather than true inclusion about Brexit, and instead I am us- kept ourselves separate from. Many ing this space to fill a very promi- were families, with small children. nent gap in our news – this being All they received were the eyes of within the Students’ Union? Yes, tionale of representation is a shame. the ongoing migrant crisis. people who didn’t care - people Jessica Savery YUSU has been obvious in their At the end of the day, I don’t The migrant crisis was at the who didn’t see them as human. strives to try and encourage inclu- want to glaze over the University’s forefront of the news at its incep- This experience showed me sivity within the student body but ruse of democracy within our insti- tion. Now, despite the fact that the that while the news doesn’t cover this hasn’t always been noticed by tution. The attempted debate on the problem is far from resolved, it has it anymore, the migrant crisis has those needing the inclusivity. “all women’s short list” for YUSU disappeared from our headlines not been solved, and it won’t be In my opinion, when YUSU first president had a massive disregard and front pages. I understand that until people act, until people re- iversity is a trend that all stu- announced whether there should be for half of the University’s popula- Brexit is massive, and I like to be alise that they aren’t here to take dents’ unions across the UK a Working Class and Social Mobility tion–which does nothing in an at- kept updated on its progression your job – until people realise that Dseem keen to demonstrate officer there was a heavy backlash tempt for student satisfaction. In every now and then. they are human too. Some may re- that they have achieved. This is no against the introduction of this po- all my understanding of YUSU, However, its domination of fute this with the classic line: “it different for our very own YUSU, sition – a backlash that even came democracy is something I at least our news is causing us to forget isn’t our problem, why don’t they who for years have been trying to from those within the benchmark thought they would try to preserve, other important issues. We are un- just go back to their country?” But push applications for diversity in for Working Class. This is because but the Union has thrown the stu- knowingly ignoring the ongoing as citizens of a singular planet and the election season. dent body yet another laughable struggle the migrants are facing, race, we all hold a responsibility to In the last year alone, we have curveball – all for the attempted ar- and potentially, this is allowing our one another. seen several ideas that would allow YUSU is trying to gument of increasing diversity and governments to pass legislation- This is a crisis that cannot be for more diversity within the Stu- representation on the campus. without proper scrutiny. We are so ignored, should not be forgotten, dents’ Union such as, the introduc- imitate diversity... If you ask me, YUSU’s push for caught up with the intricacies of and will not end until we change tion of a Working Class and Social diversity within its establishment Brexit that we are becoming una- our distant attitude towards it. Mobility officer and a debate on can be seen systematically increas- ware of the sheer lack of action to- Yes, Brexit is happening now. whether YUSU should open female but do not always ing during the University’s election wards the crisis being taken by the However, while Theresa and Jer- only presidential elections. There season. Everyone within the YUSU European governments, especially emy squabble: fathers, mothers, are many things that YUSU has achieve this result. team from support staff and part- the UK’s. children, are in dire need of help, done or has tried to do through an time officers to the permanent sab- I know this because I myself and maybe if we start acknowledg- open discussion with students; at batical officers will glorify positions forgot about this crisis until recent- ing that, we can begin to give it. the end of the day, it can obviously but rarely are there considerations be seen that diversity is a trend YUSU has taken the opportunity” creating a position, group or fund/ throughout student unions. But this to push increased diversity at the trust that could help those in need doesn’t necessarily guarantee more harm of student inclusivity. The way of representation. Yes, there are student inclusivity – especially with I see it, movements like the Work- some positions that help student in- those who only want fair and legiti- ing Class and Social Mobility officer clusivity such as “BAME” but there mate representation. have isolated those within that field are distinct flaws within this as There are clear examples which to being pigeonholed into a class well, the biggest of which within the show that YUSU is trying to imitate or particular identity that has now “BAME” representation within the diversity within the Union: the big- followed them to a university level. Union, which would typically only gest of which can be seen with the This is my biggest issue with YUSU represent the “B” within “BAME” of permanent sabbatical officers. In and diversity; establishments like to the University, rather than all those the past six committees there have show diversity, but it comes at the who need require representation. been 30 officers, 20 of which have cost of trivialising actual students’ I confess that YUSU has in fact been white males, leaving us with 10 needs tried to increase diversity for the female elected officials – of which Lack of unfeigned diversity can University (for who’s benefit is up only two were ethnic minorities. further be seen in the University de- for debate), but a lot of what they From my point of view, there bate on all-womens candidate for have done is superficial and true is a counter-argument that YUSU President. Not only was the event diversity is about more than just an cannot make students apply to a clear example of reverse sexism acknowledgment of its existence. In run for any positions and that is against men, it was a parody of the my book, unions have a responsibil- fair enough: this responsibility institution of democracy. If a female ity to guarantee student satisfaction, shouldn’t fall on YUSU. But my ar- were to win the presidency that but so far, there is very little proof gument is, why have so few ethnic would be great – but to do it at the that they have done more than just IMAGE: PRESS ASSOSICATION minorities, or anyone really needing cost of another gender and a poten- try and enhance their persona to the “Driving at 97 is fine, dear. Just not in a 30 zone.” representation, felt the need to run tially better candidate all for the ra- general public. www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 13 YUSU needs to fight the real power, not itself Fine-tuning bureaucracy misses the real problems with the organisation and means that students continue to lose out

Finn Judge SU

union is defined by its members. So, when super- Aengaged students blame “YUSU” for things going wrong, it always feels ironic - but it’s some- thing we need to unpack. Who or what are people refer- ring to? It could be staff, who aren’t members of the organisation. It could be sabbatical officers, who aren’t students as such. Regardless, they’re rarely referring to the stu- IMAGE: YUSU dent body itself - the actual defini- tion of what YUSU is. Students othering their Union direct answers: cheaper accommo- tion problem. That won’t be unique achieving wins for students, as well ing nothing but introspective: the do so because they don’t feel part dation, more accessible activities, to YUSU, but our members are as being more out and about on what, not the how, must define this of it. A year on from RON coming greater job prospects for the future. campus. A few other officers have year’s YUSU elections. second in the presidential election, On the latter three, we’re do- mentioned similar goals. Also, we Bureaucracy is a poor excuse so-called disengagement is bound ing pretty well. For future campus Students won’t need to be consulting you on how for underachievement - both for to come up in this year’s elections. developments, James Durcan has we achieve our wins. Let’s start me and any incoming officer. 90 However, as one of the top fifteen been making the case for more thank us for being there. per cent of your ideas can be imple- students’ unions in the UK for vot- economy rooms. Last term I pilot- Does any of this mean tink- mented somehow. If you know your er turnout, this whole conversation ed Activities Access Grants for over ering the by-laws, policy process priorities, shout loudly about them. has been fuelled by hyper-engage- 100 students. Our YUSU Develops nothing but or overall governance? Probably You’ll rarely go wrong. ment. Antipathy, not apathy, is the training programme is growing, not. Granted, I ran on more media Democracy is an important likely root cause. while we lobby to make the Univer- introspecive freedom (I’m still pushing it), but means to an end. However, pro- What draws this discontent? sity’s employability strategy work you won’t hear me talk about it as cesses will never form the head- The RON campaign told us it was for York students. a headline issue. I’ll be damned if lines on our impact reports. YUSU bureaucracy: ineffective presi- If any of this is news to you, asking us to meet the demands” of even 300 students know what the is delivering, but we need to com- dents, agenda-driven staff, not that might be the problem. I’m not an excited student democracy. Media Charter is. Despite coming municate that better. We also need enough student democracy. When suggesting that fighting antipathy We’re achieving a lot - but from Nouse, I had to put my own election candidates who commit you ask students what they want means death by a thousand copies we need to be doing it together. A interests aside. themselves to impact, reaching out YUSU to deliver (rather than how of Nouse. However, we seem to be New Year’s resolution of mine is to I urge all candidates to do this. to the student body, and not letting they’ll do it), you get much more confronting a genuine communica- be way more collaborative when Students won’t thank us for be- bureaucracy get in the way. Trump’s stubborness will come back to bite him As the US shutdown rolls on, gridlock over the border wall will damage Trump’s future electoral prospects

thority. Both sides are adamantly to force Congress to fund the wall, a nation that prides itself on demo- funding - the more unruly and irre- James Hudson sticking to their resolve, and it is Trump has dug himself into a hole cratic practices and constitution, sponsible he looks. Most Democrats hard to see a way out. which could damage his prospects this seems somewhat illogical. think this anyway, but Republicans Trump’s position is rooted of re-election. Clearly, the stakes of Currently, the Democrats have may begin to waver their support. in his 2016 campaign promise of the shutdown delve much deeper popular opinion on their side. A Trump’s stubbornness is por- building a southern border wall to than current policy. recent Quinnipiac University poll traying him in an increasingly nega- stop illegal immigrants crossing the The Democrats are stand- found that 56 per cent of American tive light, on both the right and left s the US Government shut- border into the US. The issue of il- ing firm against Trump, and they voters found blame the President side of politics. No longer is Trump down enters its fourth week, legal immigration was instrumen- have good reason to do so. Allow- and the Republican Party for the seen as the astute dealmaker; the Ahundreds of thousands of tal to Trump’s election campaign; ing Trump to build his border wall shutdown while only 36 per cent tactic of throwing a tantrum in the federal workers remain unpaid and he needs policy to show that he has would serve as a physical symbol of blamed the Democrats. Democrats hope of getting what one wants does key federal services have stopped. acted on the supposed border crisis. his success, meaning his support- are willing to play this zero-sum not sit well with most Republicans. Mr Trump refuses to approve the The promise of the wall was argu- ers would continue backing him. because they understand what is at This behaviour has been a bad 2019 federal budget unless it in- ably the most discussed pledge dur- There is also the concern that if risk. Allowing an already reckless move for the President, and it will cludes funds for his border wall; ing Trump’s election and will be a Trump gets his way it would set an and misguided President to suc- only get worse as federal workers Congress Democrats, headed by judge of his success. unwanted precedent in US politics. cessfully hold Congress to ransom continue to feel the consequences. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, refuse to give The idea that Mexico will pay A President forcing through policy would only embolden him. The self-proclaimed expert deal- it to him. for the wall has been abandoned; by effectively stopping government The more entrenched Trump’s maker has certainly missed the This is not a matter of cost; the to cement his Presidential author- from functioning seems far from position becomes – with the pos- mark on this one. $5.7 billion Trump is demanding is ity in line for the 2020 election, it is democratic. It is not good politics. sibility of him declaring a national a relatively small amount in federal imperative that he gets the required This is not the first shutdown emergency to access the budget terms; it is a matter of au- funding. At the same time, in trying for the Trump administration. For

IMAGE: BRUNO SANCHEZ-ANDRADE NUÑO COMMENT Tuesday 22 January 2019 14 www.nouse.co.uk [email protected] @yorknouse CLASH OF COMMENTS Nouse www.facebook.co.uk/yorknouse Is the Gillette advert productive to the dialogue on ‘toxic masculinity’? YES. NO. Jacob Rees-Mogg because I have been involved in barely clothed hairless demigods @Jacob_Rees_Mogg Joseph Higgins such acts myself occasionally, and Patrick Walker that Gillette has been pumping out I have a large family... RT: the it’s hard to escape that culture as a over the last decade. In fact, if you Spectator sold out a thousand young man in this country. Draw- wanted to address the problem of ing attention to the fact that boys problematic male role-models in tickets for an evening with and men don’t have to, nor should pop culture, look no further than Jacob Rees-Mogg 11 Jan 2019 they behave in such ways, is a real- the razor adverts of the noughties. illette has taken steps to ly important goal which has, again, h good, I was wondering This in mind, I don’t under- become more than just the been accomplished by the sheer when gender-politics heav- stand the widespread praise for the Chris Addison Want to write for us? makers of “the best [razors] amount of publicity this advertise- yweights Gillette would advert at all. The sentiment cer- @mrchrisaddison G O a man can get” by challenging the ment has accumulated. weigh into the debate on toxic tainly wasn’t brave. It was an act of “Park the unicorns.” @maitlis, entire male population, across the The ad, contrary to the popu- masculinity. I’m the first to ad- cynical commercialism to appeal I think you just found the new world to become “the best a man lar beliefs of many, does not por- mit men have got a lot to improve to a target market. Gillette aren’t Remainer slogan. can be”. And I love it, because, tray all men as toxically mascu- on: the recent wave of male anti- the first company to market their PICK YOUR INTERESTS Take a look in a copy of Nouse, or go to nouse.co.uk, and 15 Jan 2019 quite frankly, it’s a message that line; those who say it does might feminism and #MeToo denialism product with a progressive agenda: needed to be sent. Not only that, have missed the montage at the proved that. That said, did we re- other companies have been quietly but it’s a message that needs to end, displaying many well mean- ally need a $17 billion dollar mar- doing it for years, back when such find out which sections best fit your writing interests. We have 14 to choose from! Quite Interesting be reiterated repeatedly- towards ing people doing the right thing in keting machine to let us know? a message was more controversial. @qikipedia grown men and children alike. different situations, like stopping a Let’s be clear about one thing: Heinz pulled a mayo ad in 2008 Gillette are uniquely placed to kid being bullied. It’s very in-your- this video wasn’t produced by a showing a gay couple kissing after A third of the alcohol sold in accomplish exactly what they’ve face and almost a little patronising, charity, or a politician, or another the Advertising Standards Author- set out to achieve with their advert. but it’s nonetheless important. The content creator. It was created as ity received over 200 complaints, JOIN A WRITERS’ GROUP Search for ‘Nouse Comment’, ‘Nouse Music’, ‘Nouse Sport’ England is drunk by around 4% Spreading the message that toxic point of the advert isn’t to say all part the advertising strategy of presumably all from Piers Morgan. of the population masculinity and systemic issues to men need to stop being terrible; one of the largest razor firms on Look, Gillette, we both know etc. on Facebook, and click ‘Join Group’. The Section Editor will approve your request. 12 Jan 2019 do with the way men are perceived it is to say that all men need to be the planet, to appeal to a genera- what you’re doing here. I don’t and expected to behave don’t have aware of the fact that toxic mascu- tion that is increasingly turning to blame you for trying to be relat- Wendi to remain the status quo. After all, linity exists, and is pervasive at a other disruptive brands like Dollar able, and sending a “positive mes- @wendow Gillette mostly market towards societal level. Shave Club and Harry’s. sage”. I would, however, suggest BUY NOUSE MEMBERSHIP You must buy a £7 membership to the society in order men, and their advertisements The fact that we needed Gil- My indignation doesn’t stem that you’re not exactly the gurus on Today Pence had the honor of and products are seen by mil- lette of all brands to really light the from disagreement with the prin- masculinity that society is looking to write for us. Go to YUSU.org > Student Life > Clubs & Socs > Societies & Student swearing in Kyrsten Sinema, the lions across the world. In my view, fire under this dialogue is disap- ciple message of the ad. The views for right now. I’d rather companies they’re tackling one of the greatest pointing to me, but now that the of Piers Morgan are self-evidently avoid exploiting societal debates Media > Nouse first openly bisexual Senator in issues of our time and have done so cards are on the table and Gillette boring and irrelevant. I’m all for for cash: it’s unethical. Perhaps, in- U.S. history. Her choice of litera- in a tasteful and inspiring way. By has contributed a considered and standing up to bullies, treating stead of starting debates on Good ture to be sworn in on? the end of Gillette’s ad I was genu- contemplative video, it is impor- women like competent business Morning Britain, they should try inely moved, and I had resolved tant for men, boys, members of the professionals, and “challenging to reflect on damaging physical A law book. to be a better person and try to be male gender, to step up and be the ourselves to do more”, whatever standards they’ve set for a genera- GET WRITING! Editors will post opportunities in Writers’ Groups, and you can more actively engage in being the examples of the society we want to that means. I just don’t think the tion of men. This amuses me on so many best man I can be. see, free of toxic masculinity. presence of companies in certain Of course we should celebrate suggest ideas to them. They can give you help and feedback too. It’s as simple as levels I cannot begin to peel Toxic masculinity, which Gil- When I saw this video it made discussions is warranted. Can’t individuals and politicians when back the layers. lette is attacking head on, is just me pause, and think about how they just restrict their activities to they support progressive causes, that! 04 Jan 2019 what it says, toxic and poisonous; I’ve behaved in the past, and what selling us stuff? but people should be reminded both to society and to the individu- I’d do if I saw something going on Sure, there was very little to that the entity we’re discussing Find more info on our Facebook and Twitter pages, or email [email protected] with any questions. als that take part in it, although like the situations in the video. I’m disagree with in the advert. That isn’t an individual. Gillette is one not always by choice. It’s very easy happy to admit I’m not entirely was the point. Each political state- piece of the largest consumer BY THE to get caught up in “locker room proud of my actions and inaction ment the video made was relatively brand conglomerate in the world, talk” if you’re surrounded by it. It’s in the past but after seeing that uncontroversial, particularly, I and people need to treat them as NUMBERS very easy to be misled into boister- video; I for one will be making the would argue, to our generation. such. There is, perhaps, one posi- ous and violent behaviour because effort to adapt. If that’s not con- This will ensure that we associate tive take-away from the advert: Joseph CAMPUS jokes get out of hand, or even be- tributory to the dialogue around their company more with the so- you know that an idea has finally cause it’s expected of you in a cer- toxic masculinity, I don’t know cially progressive movement than hit mainstream discourse when it’s Andrew POLLS tain social situation. 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This is now my third edition as MUSE Edi- tor and I am getting the production week process down to a fine art. The week starts with a biscuit. It ends with my health having decreased dramatically. As editors come and go in the office, the only constants that remain are the bourbon creams, my pink hoodie and a soundtrack that mixes ABBA, Ariana and lo- Elizabeth Archer, vegan activist, discusses the fi-hip-hop-chill-study-beats-mix. Late in the week comes the time for me to finally write this note. This one little column increasingly popular Veganuary movement you are reading is one of the hardest things to decide on every edition, with my preparation largely consisting of saying “I’ll do it later’” Each January, more and more people get planet out before the damage is irreparable childish. However, he seems to have helped and Googling ‘how to be funny’. Do I go for a involved with the Veganuary movement. and we succumb to natural disasters caused the cause, with people who aren’t even re- comedic rant, risking the possibility I will get more eye-rolls than I will laughs? Or do I go a The challenge is, for the month of Janu- by climate change, so thinking about it seri- motely interested in veganism trying vegan bit more serious, preaching in earnest about ary, you eat vegan. Can you explain what it ously, we have to decide what is more impor- products such as Greggs’ vegan sausage roll the state of the world? This time, I’d like to means to be vegan? tant: the whole planet, our future survival just to annoy him! I think it is inevitable that write about MUSE itself, and the hard work The Vegan Society defines veganism as: and that of future generations, or a bacon some people will react in extreme and child- that goes into it. “a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far sandwich? If you’re being sensible the an- ish ways, as change is scary for many people! Student media gets a bit of a kicking as is possible and practicable, all forms of ex- swer should be obvious! I still have hope for Piers’ though… Other sometimes, particularly on social media. Yes, ploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, celebs who were very against vegetarianism some of our news stories are local to Alan Par- clothing or any other purpose.” Many people Veganism is the biggest growing social and veganism in the past are now actively tridge-esque levels (hello, duck density study think that veganism is a diet, but it isn’t. Ve- movement in the UK. Why do you think promoting it, so you never know! in the last edition), but people love working on student media and, believe it or not, some ganism is a belief in a lifestyle which doesn’t Veganuary has been particularly popular I think it’s great that more alternatives are people might actually read it. Even if nobody exploit animals in any way; this includes this year? coming out! One question that I’m often even opened a copy of MUSE, it would still be eating a plant-based diet but also includes One big reason is because more people have asked is why vegans want to eat “fake” meat worthwhile, because I’ve had the time of my using cruelty free, vegan toiletries, cleaning been interested in cutting down their meat when they don’t agree with eating animals. life editing it. That’s not to say you shouldn’t products and make-up, not supporting any consumption over the last few years for ethi- Many vegans are not against the taste of bother to open MUSE. You should. It’s great. industry which uses animals for entertain- cal, health and environmental reasons. Be- meat, fish, eggs, milk etc. and may have en- This particular edition of MUSE has been ment and not wearing clothes made out of cause of this there has been more demand joyed eating them in the past - they are just a tricky but rewarding one, showcasing why animal skin, fur or wool. from consumers for plant-based, cruelty-free against the cruelty and exploitation involved student media is important. We have articles products, leading to companies supplying in their production. So, if we can get prod- ruminating on cultural phenomena such as Bandersnatch and 2019’s emerging musical What are the reasons to go vegan? more vegan options. Seeing these options ucts that taste the same without any animal talent. We also have three Features articles on The main reason for living a vegan lifestyle is arriving will have raised awareness of ve- exploitation then that’s great! causes our writers care about. Jodie Sheehan in support of animal rights; many people go ganism and shown them that it is getting so shines a light on the work done by the York vegan when they find how animals are treat- much easier to go vegan! What do you have to say to anyone going Neighbours charity; Seren Hughes opens up ed on farms. Another benefit is for our health I also believe that activism and research has vegan for Veganuary? about mental health and how yoga can help – scientific research has found links between played a big role. Lots of documentaries have Well done for taking the challenge and good combat it; Stella Newing and Maleu Rocha the consumption of animal products and been made which show people what really luck! I think one thing to remember is that discuss the increasing wealth of proper, three- cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and goes on in the majority of farms, as well as everyone makes mistakes and not to be dis- dimensional female characters on our TV osteoporosis, among others. In terms of hu- sharing the science behind the damage that illusioned if you eat something non-vegan screens. This newspaper, like any, is far from perfect, but I am proud that it contains these man rights, if a large majority of the planet consumption of animal products does to our accidentally. Just keep trying, it gets easier I articles, and proud that MUSE has given peo- took on a plant-based, vegan-friendly diet, health and the environment. Of course, the promise! ple the space to write about their passions. we could end world hunger. Slaughterhouse hard work and dedication of the Veganuary To keep costs down and get the most health Sometimes we can have a habit of shitting workers are often the people most oppressed team themselves is also a massive factor in benefits, eat more wholefoods; rice, pasta, on other people’s loves, hobbies and personali- in our society, who have little to no choice why Veganuary has become so popular. The vegetables and fruit, rather than relying on ties. It’s something I have been guilty of my- over the work they take on, and who are also founders of the charity, Matthew Glover and a lot of processed foods and ready meals. Ve- self, and something I have regretted. It’s a new found to be more likely to suffer from mental Jane Land (who are actually from York!) have ganuary will send you loads of great recipe year, so why not make it your resolution to do health disorders. No one should have to suf- worked so hard, using all of their lifesavings ideas! Also planning before going out or go- something you love and let others do what fer like that in order to produce food which is creating this wonderful charity which has ing on holiday can be useful! There are so they love. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, in 2018 the world was filled with hate; we don’t need unnecessary for our survival or health. grown from 3 300 participants in 2014 to an many places providing vegan options now it at our University too. estimated 300 000 in 2019. that you can generally find options wherever What are the effects of veganism on cli- you go, but it’s always safe to have an idea of Image Credits mate change? What do you think of the vegan alterna- where you can find something to eat before Eating animal products is one of the big- tives beginning to become available now? leaving the house. www.happycow.net is a Opposite top: Jeff Medaugh, gest ways we contribute to climate-changing Have you tried a Greggs’ vegan sausage good resource for finding vegan food options Q&A: People of London emissions and also requires a lot more land roll? when out and about. Cover from top: BBC, Hulu, and water than producing plant based foods. I’ve had two already and they were lovely! 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e live in a fast-paced society where filling and emptying in your lungs. It is about with depression, anxiety, or insomnia. Re- information from not just those being mindful of your body in all its physical searchers are also investigating the effects of Wwe know, but the whole world is being. The charity Mind says that mind- yoga on other mental health issues such as at our fingertips. It is easier than ever fulness aims to help you feel more post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophre- to compare and compete with oth- calm, more self-aware, and more nia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictive ers. Social media presents us with kind to yourself. behaviours, attention-deficit disorders and posed, perfect glimpses of other The medical benefits of even autism. Yoga psychology experts say that peoples’ lives. Celebrity culture yoga and breathing prac- the main objective of yoga is to reach an in- is obsessed with the influence tices ner peace, and that the true practitioner will of certain individuals due The first documented to their position in soci- evidence of yoga being ety and paints these mere used as therapy occurred humans in a godly hue. in the late 20th century It was all to do with Technology is constantly in India. Today, doctors “ improving efficiency, and counsellors of- speeding up everything ten recommend yoga, not pushing ourselves we do and disconnect- mindfulness, or medi- ing us from our actions. tation as a first point or trying to compare Our education system of call for managing focuses on exam results stress, anxiety, or in- and encourages high somnia. Yoga and deep ourselves with others performance as the only breathing is proven to way to succeed in life. relax the body and re- There is a heavy expecta- lieve stress because it tion to look a certain way, calms down the nervous be free of any worries. Of course, not all of us lead a certain life, and suc- system and slows down can devote our lives to the practice of yoga, ceed in a specific field. Un- the fight-or-flight response. but the lessons learnt in stress reduction in a der the weight of all this, it is Furthermore, yoga lowers weekly practice, once applied to everyday life, unsurprising that one in four the heart rate and blood pres- can help ease our worries and help us cope people in the UK suffer from a sure. Stretching also reduces with stress. mental health problem every year. muscle tension, strain and inflam- I spoke to Immy Culshaw, who was an Of course, not every mental mation, thereby reducing physical inpatient in various mental health hospitals health issue is serious- many people stress. Listening to how your body feels around the UK due to her anorexia. She was suffer from moderate anxiety due to the during different movements and postures hospitalized on and off over the course of five pressures they face.There are also those who can help you feel more confident in how you years, from the age of 15 to 20. Immy took IMAGE: PEXELS feellonely, or down when its dark and cold feel, helping with self-esteem. In focusing on yoga classes in a few of the hospitals, one outside, or get stressed around exams. We all the body rather than the mind, those with of them, in Southampton, was particularly have times when life is not easy. yoga means “that which brings you to real- anxiety or insomnia can learn to make their effective. Immy said that the class was ex- Mental health issues often do not go ity”. During yoga practice, all thought should worries manageable. tremely gentle, taking them through a series away. Instead, those suffering must learn to be on how the body feels and on maintain- Yoga does not merely benefit those of gentle flows and stretches, and that “it was cope, especially those with anxiety, depres- ing the breath, with no room for any other all to do with not pushing ourselves or trying sion, and insomnia. Some of the most wide- worries. There are many different forms of to compare ourselves with others”. The class- ly recommended coping mechanisms, are yoga. Dynamic and power yoga are more of es had to be that gentle, as those in the serious mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. Even for a workout, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra are the stages of anorexia are kept away from exer- those not affected by a mental health prob- complete opposite, focused instead on cise. Immy had nothing but praise for lem, these practices can have the same bene- deep relaxation. And, of course, there the woman who led the class, describ- is everything in between: Ashtanga, ing the sensations she felt in the Bikram, Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa, classes as “transporting her into and so on. another world” from which she 1 in 4 people in the Buddhism teaches that would not return until the “ meditation is the most teacher rang a bell to re- important way to work turn her students to real- UK suffer from a through worries, fears, and ity. However, the classes emotions. There are vari- were not always helpful, mental health ous techniques, all used as she felt that in other with the aim to calm places where she did the mind and develop yoga, the classes could problem positivity, clarity, and feel competitive. Nev- concentration. In medi- ertheless, for Immy, tation, you sit comfort- the yoga classes were fits of destressing and relaxation. These strat- ably and tune in to how the only opportunity egies refocus thought away from the mind, your body is feeling. she had to “get out of to the body. Often, breathing tech- her mind” and escape They are about getting back in touch with niques and a mantra are from all her stress. To- the physical reality of being a living, breath- used to focus the mind. day, Immy is out of hos- ing human in the present moment. The breathing tech- pital, starting a new life Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation: niques used in yoga and in London, and hoping to which is which? meditation encourage continue practicing yoga. Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation are mindfulness and an aware- Words and experi- often advertised as separat practices, and ness of the sensations in the ences from yoga teachers in they are, but they are also all entwined. A present moment. In practicing York yoga practice involves mindfulness and medi- mindfulness, you acknowledge York is full of yoga studios tation, and meditation involves mindfulness. your thoughts in a way that almost with countless fantastic yoga teach- Yoga is a 5 000-year-old practice which distances you from them. You notice ers. I spoke to a few. Mandie Lou is about harmonizing the body with the mind the sounds and smells around you, as teaches Hatha yoga at the University. She and breath through breathing exercises, yoga well as the feeling of your body touching the begins each of her classes with words of wel- poses or asanas, and meditation. The word ground, and the feel and sound of your breath IMAGE: BINJA69 come, sometimes an anecdote, and themes FEATURES M5

a part to play in every aspect of life, includ- ing yoga. Instagram has become a hub for a new breed of yoga celebrities. These people have hundreds of thousands of followers and post photos and videos of their yoga poses and practice. Arguably, these picture-perfect yogis, decked out in their over-priced yoga kit can be just as toxic as the rest of social media. However, many are increasingly addressing the posed nature of their accounts and raising awareness of mental health. Morgan Tyler, the woman behind the ac- count, findingmorgantyler, has acknowledged that Instagram is now a “hustle”, all about maximizing our time using a screen, and is often staged. Her job is on Instagram, and yet where once she did everything to ensure she gained followers, now she says her “main mis- sion is to continue to support [herself], but in a way that’s as transparent and human as possible”. thevenetianyogi Keeping it real, means that Jessica Olie, another yoga Instagram per- sometimes it’s not about being positive. Some- sonality, uses the platform to acknowledge times it is not about acknowledging what’s her own mental health struggles: her father happening in your life and why it is affecting is terminally ill, causing her to feel grief; she you deeply. Sometimes it’s about crying your- has anxiety attacks; and is a perfectionist. She IMAGE: WETRAVEL self to bed hoping that tomorrow will be bet- shares her coping mechanisms through her the class, helping root the session not only in days when I could practice the technique. page. She also shares quotes and poems from ter. Sometimes it’s about disconnecting with her life, but connecting that to those of her This sparked my interest in finding a yoga others about loving yourself and letting things everything and everyone for a couple days, students. Next, she guides her students into class that would suit not only my physical but be. Jessica does not always advocate yoga as and pretending everything is fine... I hear you. meditation by teaching a breathing exercise emotional needs.” the perfect method to relieve mental health I support you. You are enough. to help focus the mind. Mandie’s classes are Rob found the yoga practice he wanted related issues, but her fame from her yoga popular for her personal touch and for the when an old friend returned from learning practice and teachings mean that her words meditative aspects. Ashtanga yoga in Mysore, India. He went of support and openness become part of the Mandie says that for her, “yoga is so much along to the demonstration and found a prac- dialogue around yoga. more than exercise, it is definitely an inte- tice which combined everything he yearned gral part in maintaining a healthy mind.” Her for: the physical, emotional, and spiritual. He practice began in university, as a way to allevi- entered into a diligent practice, then trained ate stress and anxiety. She started attending to be a teacher and left his job at Royal Mail a regular class and realised quickly that yoga to teach yoga. Originally, this was meant to be It’s the slow and was helping her mental state. She said: “yoga temporary, but more and more opportunities offered space to clear my head, get out of my presented themselves, such as one to ones, repetitive breathing thinking mind, and see things from a new per- instructing at football clubs, and here at the spective.” University. technique that gives “Yoga allowed me to understand the pow- Rob told me that for him, the benefits er of my own breath, and continues to teach of his practice are as follows: “Ashtanga yoga me how to slow down, listen to my body and moves the body through a full range of move- me a tremendous be present in the moment. I find deep clarity ment, forward bends, backbends, twists and of mind and relaxation through my practice, inversions. But it’s the slow and repetitious feeling of euphoria and love how it naturally becomes moving breathing technique that gives me a tremen- meditation. It is my intention to share these dous feeling of euphoria and as I lie down aspects of yoga with my students. My practice in Savasana (relaxation) I feel a real sense of mandie.loula is always inspired by kindness to the self and bliss.” Sjana Elise Earp, much like Jessica Olie, others. I feel this is the most fundamental part “Ashtanga yoga came to me at a time shares her experiences with social anxiety. of yoga.” when I was really struggling with mental Many of her posts are similar to intentions” I also spoke to Rob Leadley, who teaches health issues. Not to say that I am complete- and mantras set out at the beginning of a yoga Ashtanga, Dynamic Balance, and Yin Yoga in ly fixed as I do get the occasional feelings of class as a constant reminder, wherever you York and at the University. Rob spoke about anxiety, but I am in a far better place than I are, to care for yourself. People like Jessica, his own journey into yoga: was before my journey into yoga began. Ash- Sjana, and Morgan are ensuring yoga does “Prior to taking up Ashtanga I had been tanga appealed to me - but there are so many remain relevant to mental health, rather than suffering from panic attacks and anxiety. This different styles to choose from. No two bodies becoming too aesthetics-based, like much became so serious that while giving presen- or minds are the same and it’s important to other Instagram content. choose a style that suits your needs and in do- For years, we have said “take a deep ing so, implement a regular practice into your breath”, but now, with the rise of yoga, medita- schedule. We all get stressed, but that little bit tion, and mindfulness, that phrase should be of extra discipline to practice on a daily basis plural: “take deep breaths”. As technology ad- Yoga offered space can make all the difference.” vances and we make our lives busier, distanc- “I hope that your journey can be as trans- ing ourselves from our natural selves, it makes to clear my head and formative as mine.” sense that there has been a turn towards yoga Personally, I have suffered from anxiety as a way to slow down and reconnect with the see things from a for my whole life. When I came to university, physical, embodied reality of our lives. it got particularly bad, and I developed in- Like any growing trend, the obsession somnia. I started going to Rob’s yoga classes with yoga can be toxic. Yoga models are of- new perspective every week. I know the anxiety will never go ten skinny and white; the practice can be emmaartyoga Breathe of Life away, but I have learnt to live with it and re- aestheticized and distanced from its spiritual By Danna Faulds duce its impact on my life, through the deep origins through social media; classes are often I breathe in All That Is– breathing exercises I learnt from yoga. expensive and is seen as middle-class; and it Awareness expanding tations as an account manager for the Royal The same goes for my insomnia. I tried does not work for everyone. to take everything in, Mail, sweat was literally dripping from” my sleeping tablets, herbal remedies and sleep Yet, away from all the hype, an individu- as if my heart beats face!” hypnosis. I even removed caffeine from my al’s true and personal practice of yoga, mind- the world into being. “It was at this stage that I decided to seek diet, but the only thing that truly helped me fulness, or meditation can help relax the mind, From the unnamed vastness beneath the help and was referred for a course of psy- through the night was practicing meditation whether it be troubled by an upcoming dead- mind, choanalysis sessions. One of the tools of the and breathing exercises until I fell asleep. In line or a more serious mental health problem I breathe my way into wholeness and healing. sessions was a technique named ‘Progressive controlling and relaxing my mind, I finally such as anxiety. It is telling that many yoga Inhalation. Exhalation. Relaxation’ in which the muscles are tensed learnt how to switch off again. teachers’ journeys with the practice began and then released, allowing the mind to un- Instagram famous yoga teachers and with a desire to improve their mental health. Each Breath a “yes,” derstand the difference. I found this so benefi- their work for mental health Hopefully yoga, mindfulness, or meditation and a letting go, a journey, and a coming cial and looked forward to the end of my work In our technological age, social media has could help yours too. M home. ARTS M6 Dancing straight into the future AMELIE ROTHWELL DISCUSSES THE HISTORY OF DANCE AND THE FOOTPRINT THAT IT HAS LEFT ON OUR ART AND POPULAR CULTURE

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he Greatest Dancer and Flirty Dancing there was an important turning point in the mance of ballet inspired British ballet compa- cial perspective. are airing on our screens this January, movement of dance, adopted in public by nies, including the Royal Ballet to broadcast York Mediale is an international media Tmaking dance more relatable, acces- King Louis XIV himself, with the arrival of over the next 30 years, recording memora- arts festival that “celebrates York as the UK’s sible and fashionable. Most people only see a the Minuet that slowly glided across courts ble productions such as The Rake’s Progress, first and only UNESCO city”, highlighting dance performance once a year, often through through to the eighteenth century. Several Petrushka, The Firebird, The Dream, Les how digital creative practice is “omnipres- watching Strictly Come Dancing, where we decades after the introduction of the Minu- Noces and La Fille Mal Gardee. The digital ent in popular culture”. As a not-for-profit see the Waltz, Cha Cha Cha, Quickstep, Rum-et, Louis XIV formed the Académie Royale revolution changed television and altered the community interest company, it is supported ba, Tango, Jive and many more dances that wede Musique et de Danse (a royal academy of way the viewer perceived dance on the screen. through public funding from the National are often incapable of performing ourselves. dance) which renovated dance for the first Choreographers were able to simplify their Lottery through the Arts Council England With the aid of social media, dance has be-time. Individuals studying dance here and performances and record pieces themselves, and Leeds City Region Enterprise Partner- come an art form that has transformed thewere encouraged to become professionals it is from this age that Strictly Come Dancing ship. Not only did Mediale have outstanding traditional ballroom dance into media art. that perform a new type of dance in court and was born. dance performances, but they also had art- Therefore, the increased circulation of dance ballrooms, famously known as ballet. Over the last decade, more and more fo- work produced from all over the globe. Still on TV shows and social media has revived our Pirouetting from strength to strength, cus has been placed on dance and its enter- We Rise celebrated femme and non-binary perceptions and our access to it. dance waltzed into the Victorian era as a tainment value. The new show The Greatest artists in work from South Africa, Kenya and The glitz and the glam of the Strictly ball- product of time and as a social concept that Dancer this January is seeking to find “the the US; music from Just Jam, Skinny Pelembe room are the closest most of us get to seeing involved every faction in the nation. This greatest dancer” in soloists, duos and large and Pearson Sound celebrated talent on our dancing year-to-year. The revival of dance movement is significantly recognised by the dance troupes. Could this be a new era for doorsteps through the Yorkshire Artists In- shows on television has presented a few ques- wonderful instruction book called Invitation dance? stallations. tions. None of us really know the true story to the Dance by Carl Maria von Weber in 1819. Dance has an amazing history. Hip-hop A turning point for dance history was Me- of dance. At the turn of the twentieth century, has inspired the birth of street dance which diale’s invitation to watch Alexander Whitley many new dances were introduced to the ball- we often see on television, in the likes of Di- Dance Company perform 8 Minutes, Celestial room scene. The tango derived from Spain, versity on Britain’s Got Talent. From these Motion and their Stranger Stranger Perfor- the Argentinian tango (you guessed it, from dancers, the nation is learning how to find mance that incorporated dance, music and Dance followed Argentina) as a courtship dance considered their feet again. film to crea0te an innovative artistic perfor- “ as a taboo among polite society, the American Television is not the only place dance is mance that represents science and evolution foxtrot, quickstep, Afro-Cuban rumba, Span- being explored. The introduction of chan- in an ever technological environment. It is the entertainment ish paso doble, Brazilian samba, Cuban cha- nels such as “satisfying videos’” on snapchat from experiencing their live performance that cha and so on. and Instagram allows dancers to create per- I have realised dance is everywhere, we just industries in As dance continued to flourish through- formances for world- wide viewers. have to attune our eyes to see it and discover out the twentieth century it was significantly Not only that, the the beauty in its narrative. pursuit of a altered by the greatest social upheaval of the hashtags and share From Alexander Whitley Dance Com- century, the period between the First and buttons pany, to social media, to Strictly Come Danc- Second World Wars. At this time of social dis- enable ing and the new dance programmes younger audience turbance, the life pre-war became a memory, dancers airing this month, you can see and class distinctions began to break down. to dem- dance is everywhere. Tradi- From this, the birth of a more relaxed form of onstrate tionally a ballroom affair, Dance has always been a part of our cul- dancing. With the end of the prohibition and their dance has taken a new form as ture; archaeologists have found evidence of it depression across the globe, ballroom dances a contemporary creative practice originating from nine thousand years ago. began to form a relationship between Ameri- in media art. New compositions From folk to a now dramatic and el- can social life, popular entertainment, and art of “dance art” are being created egant art-form, ballroom dancing originates the music industry. Dancing became a phe- in a way it has never every day, and you would be sur- from the Latin word “ballare” that means “to nomenon in public settings. been seen before. prised by dance’s development dance”. As a product of time, dance was nota- The swinging sixties introduced more As people re- across Yorkshire. bly explored in Europe at the end of the Mid- popular culture. Dance followed the enter- member 80 per cent When you next want to see dle Ages, where people danced in lines and in tainment industries in the pursuit of a more of what they have something exciting, step groups, moving in circles rather than dancing youthful audience. Ballroom moved seen away from your work, as a couple. From then it evolved through the away from courtly dances and towards watch a dance video Renaissance with Italian and French influ- rock-and-roll dances, the twist, disco on YouTube and see ences into the European courts of the six- dances (i.e. Saturday Night Fever), how dance is be- teenth century. Its drastic progress played an and, towards the end of the century ing used as an important role in the cultures of many socie- eventually break dancing; all per- and agent for social ties where it became the centre of social gath- formed in clubs and dance floors that we still 20 per cent of what they change. erings. There were dances and balls in courts love today. have read (thank you for still M and later on in assembly rooms (York’s As- Dance tiptoed onto our screens on 3 April reading), dancers no longer have to book ven- sembly Rooms are where Ask Italian stands 1953, in a television version of Les Sylphides ues to showcase their talent. They can capture today). danced by Alicia Markova, Svetlana Berioso- their performances on social media where The romantic aspect of dancing emerges va, Violetta Elvin and John Field, broadcasted they focus on the visuals, posting unique and in the French courts of Louis XIV. In 1650, and recorded to the nation. This first perfor- inspiring images that capture a political or so- IMAGE: JEFF MEDAUGH ARTS M7 @nousemuse How Does art have the ability to heal you? fiona wong explores how art has been used in therapy as well as commercial development through books

rt has always been known to be an ex- a method of immersing yourself in a different the New York Times Best Sellers list. This has individual. Whether it has the ability to heal pressive medium, and from studying environment, similar to what reading litera- brought to light a new method of de-stressing would depend on mindset, and the individu- Athe biographies of artists we can see ture can provide - a form of escapism. Large and an outlet for emotions. This trend of col- al’s approach. how it has been used to communicate expe- portions of the brain are dedicated to social ouring in, bringing a hint of nostalgia to us While research does prove that it has the riences as well as those imagined, offering processing, and the emotional triggers of art has proven to be calming with effects similar ability to heal, ultimately it is through deter- an escape. As a History of Art student, with fulfil our desires, promoting better mental to meditation, as the brain is focused solely mination and belief in its efficiency that it will a background in practical art, this topic has health and wellbeing. on the activity. The books are filled with intri- work. Ultimately, art methods may only act as greatly sparked my interest. It has more sig- The belief that art has no relevance or cately designed pages, often linking to nature, a guide to assist. However, these methods are nificance for this generation, which is report- ability to portray emotions is often over- and are aesthetically pleasing. If you do not still an option, and one most definitely worth edly more stressed than ever, due to our fast- shadowed by the idea that it must be created have the skill of doodling, this exercises your considering and exploring. paced lives built around constant deadlines. with skill. On the contrary, the purpose of art mind in colours, expressing your thoughts With the increase in technological advances therapy is to uncover this journey where crea- and emotions. We may question the real im- and attachments to our phones, we are always tive expression is used to release the mind, as pacts of colouring in, but like many of us can readily available and reachable, never allow- opposed to focusing on producing a work of recall from when we were younger, there was ing ourselves to fully take a break. Methods artistic value. Therefore, no prior experience a sense of pride and achievement from com- of relieving stress have been necessarily and or artistic skill is required. Referring to the id- pleting the pages. heavily explored, including those which over- iom, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” we Although not officially classed as a form lap with art. In addition to art therapy, there are able to communicate thoughts and feel- of art therapy, as that requires a relationship are more commercial methods available such ings more easily through visual techniques. between a therapist and patient, these books as colouring in, which has seen a recent sharp In addition, art therapy comes in forms such are an option that is financially affordable increase in popularity. as drawing, sculpting and painting, so we can and widely available. As a university student, For some, the power of art is question- release our thoughts and emotions in a vari- this has helped with insomnia and is a useful able. They fail to see any connection of the ety of ways. Furthermore, it is accessible for as an outlet of stress. More importantly, this potential impact in a therapeutic sense. How- all ages and is being used in some hospitals, is a method that does not require technol- ever, art is incredibly interwoven with emo- not only for treating current patients, but also ogy, so when using it there are no distractions tions, almost always linked with a personal outpatients who require further treatment for or notifications popping up on your screen. emotional journey. We can witness this in art- mental trauma. However, it is not widely of- Furthermore, it is important to not look at works such as Claude Monet’s “Water Lilies”, fered, nor an option that is highly considered, screens with a backlight before sleeping, as where his garden offers a sanctuary from war, but with an increase in demand and popular- this keeps your brain awake and alert, making symbolising not only peace but representing ity it will grow and hopefully reach more peo- it more difficult to switch off and go to sleep. the mourning of those lost in the war. The col- ple. Stemming from the big question: “what is ours have the incredible ability of being able In recent years, we have seen the rise in the purpose of art?” there are many answers, to evoke emotions of peace and serenity. Even sales of colouring books such as Secret Garden which involve the exploration of what art can visiting art galleries and viewing artworks is by Johanna Basford, which had ranked first on do for you, as the purpose is catered to the a platform for orwell: TFTV and their process Hope jennings-ground reports on the production and process of the tftv department’s latest ‘platform’ project

latform is a department-run group in form production to miss. now - the sway of fake news in our democ- TFTV which offers students of the de- Producer of the show, Emily Wood told racy, the control over our private data that is Ppartment an opportunity to create a me: “I’m so excited to see the work begin on possessed by companies such as Facebook - it funded theatre production fully organised this terrifying dystopian classic. Our cast is becomes abundantly clear that the only thing and put together by them. doubleplusgood, and the crew are a force to wrong about Orwell’s vision of the future is Every term, Platform allow groups of stu- be reckoned with! This show won’t be for the the date.” dents to put on a new play after their commit- faint of heart.” In a world in which governments and tee carefully select a director and producer to Although the novel was originally pub- leaders make decisions which often don’t ben- go forward and build their production team lished in 1949, the book is set in the date of efit the people they should be trying to help, I and cast. its title. Orwell depicted a world in which it think that although 1984 has been and gone, To kick off the new year, Daniel Loftus is a crime to think, express yourself or your the message that the story brought to life still will be directing a play adaption of George own individuality. It presents the character burns strong. Orwell’s 1984 with Emily Wood taking the of Winston’s journey in defying this regime, Whatever your political beliefs are, it’s role of producer. Together they will be taking leading to him facing the horrors and politics often easy to forget how little power people this dystopian challenge and creating a tech- of the Party, the group responsible for the ex- actually have to change how much the world nologically explorative and expressive piece of tent of control being enforced upon society. works in their favour, or who society actually IMAGE: HOPE JENNINGS-GROUND theatre ready to be performed to the public Daniel Loftus, the director of Platform’s functions around. stage version of George Orwell’s 1984, in my during the eighth week of this term. Although adaptation explains: “Orwell wrote 1984 Perhaps comparing a world in which peo- opinion, offers a space in which the charac- the process of turning creative ideas into nearly 70 years ago, envisioning a dark future ple can’t express originality to modern day ters are incredibly linked and woven together. physical performance is only just beginning, of mass observation and widespread political Britain is an extreme thing to do; however, Theatre for me is an intimate sort of enter- I think it’s safe to say that this won’t be a Plat- deception. Looking at the state of our world George Orwell certainly puts into perspective tainment due to the close quarters between how quickly things change. Even though we the performers and the audience, which cre- can seemingly still be ourselves, what don’t we ates direct links for the stories and emotions have control over that perhaps we should? to cross between the two parties. Although it was written at a time where I think it is really exciting for an audience 1984 was the future, and it is now the past for to be able to see the power struggle within us, I feel like it’s just as relevant and thought- 1984 and how it interacts closely with aspects provoking now as it would have been when it of truth and reality. was first written. I feel like 1984 is one of those plays that Why take this classic novel and put it on keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves stage? This is something that has happened you with a lot to think about. Look out for with more recently written novels such as the Platform’s 1984 on social media to keep up to beloved story of Harry Potter. date with the process and keep an eye out for IMAGE: PLATFORM PRODUCTION The fast-paced and incredibly adapted when tickets go on sale. FEATURES M8 Know your neighbours Jodie Sheehan speaks to staff and volunteers at york neighbours to reveal the work they do for our elderly

s we get older, simple tasks can begin While there are other charities dedicated to ask if they have any one-off jobs they need socialising was very popular with our neigh- to seem like an impossibility, and the to helping the elderly, such as Age UK, The help with at the moment but it’s also just to bours.” Adays may become quieter and lonelier. Cinnamon Trust and Contact the Elderly, the have a chat with them and see Again, the volunteers are As the hustle and bustle of daily life dies away, office staff at York Neighbours explained that: how they are.” She went essential to ensure events like for some, loneliness is a reality that settles like “York Neighbours was set-up to fill in gaps, on to say, “Usually it these are successful. Many of dust around them, impressing itself on the and not to copy other services already out is easy to make con- the neighbours attending the everyday, especially when family and friends there. The staff are trying to keep on top of versation, starting outings have limited mobility are no longer around. And while many are what other services cover and we work closely with what they’ve and rely on help from volunteers lucky enough to have supportive family and with Age UK to make sure we can comple- been doing in order to travel to the venue where friends, it may be that they are living at a dis- ment them, and offer the best support we can.” recently or the event is held. The office staff tance with lives of their own, preventing them York Neighbours currently employs three explained: “Our volunteers offer from being there as much as they would like. part-time staff, including one Co-ordinator neighbours transport in their Founded in 2015, the charity York Neigh- and two Assistant Co-ordinators. The office private cars. For many with bours endeavours to alleviate the struggles staff are responsible for the day-to-day run- limited mobility this pro- that some of the older members of our com- ning of the charity, recruiting and training vides an opportunity to get munity face. York Neighbours was founded volunteers, assessing and registering new out as they are not able go on when Belfrey Neighbours – a local initiative neighbours and co-ordinating the requests for a coach for instance. We would that started in the Belfrey Church in York – help from the neighbours. Neighbours who also have ex- tra volunteers avail- became a charity in its own right with a vi- are registered with the charity can call up to able in instances when we take someone sion of its own. By working in collaboration make requests and ask for help with house- out in a wheel- chair or where a neigh- with many volunteers, York Neighbours helps hold tasks and local errands, which the office bour has a sight impairment. This gives our older generation to complete the tasks staff send out to volunteers by email. They us an opportu- nity to better cater for the they couldn’t on their own, provides friendly make sure that volunteers are well-informed individuals’ needs. voices to chat with over the phone, and organ- about what is being asked so that they can “We trust our vol- ises outings and events to allow those who are make an informed decision about whether unteers to make sure the neighbours so often housebound to enjoy the company of they can help. Office staff are also responsible are well looked after, from the mo- for co-ordinating outings, promotional talks, ment they are picked up until they are fundraising and a lot of behind-the-scenes safely back home.” They added: “A lot of jobs which are vital for the day-to-day run- plan- ning goes into our outings, Everything we do is ning of the office. IMAGE: CLKER-FREE mak- ing sure the venue is suitable “ While the staff members are central to the and ac- cessible, completing a risk as- organisation of the good work that the char- what some of their favourite activities are.” sessment of the event, and co-ordinating and made possible by our ity carries out, the volunteers are truly at its Many neighbours are gregarious and ea- liaising with volunteers and neighbours.” heart. With just under 300 neighbours regis- ger to natter away, often equipped with cap- A neighbour who is registered with the tered with the charity as of December 2018, tivating stories to tell. Having experienced charity described their experience with York amazing volunteers there are currently a total of 67 volunteers so much of life and so many interesting mo- to meet their needs. The office staff stressed ments in history, many are happy to share the importance of the volunteers, comment- anecdotes of their youth, so that conversation others in a different setting. ing: “Everything we do is made possible by is just as rewarding for the volunteer as it is Chatting to us can A member of the charity’s office staff ex- our amazing volunteers. Without them, York appreciated by the neighbour. Jess pointed “ plained: “York Neighbours’ aim is to reduce Neighbours would not be able to provide the out that, “Volunteering with York Neighbours loneliness and social isolation by enabling service it does. They are the ones going out gives the brilliant experience of talking to a help the neighbours older people to stay independent at home. We into the community, changing the light bulbs, variety of people. A few people I’ve spoken do this in three ways. Firstly, we provide help putting together the flat pack, putting up the to are so up to date and attentive to current feel connected to the with one-off tasks in the home such as chang- curtains, taking neighbours to appointments, affairs; it’s really interesting to talk to them. ing a light bulb or taking down or hanging and coming into the office to make regular And I think for the neighbours, chatting to younger generations curtains. We also offer occasional transport calls.” us can help them feel connected to younger to appointments for neighbours with no other Jess Botting, a third year Psychology stu- generations as well as helping them feel like means of transport. Second, we plan outings dent at the University, is a volunteer with York someone cares and wants to talk to them.” throughout the year so that those who might Neighbours, and goes into the office for a few Regarding the effect on those she chats to, Neighbours: “I’ve been registered with York otherwise be unable to go out are able to so- hours each week. She explained, “I got in- Jess commented: “Generally everyone is very Neighbours for two years now. I’ve received cialise, in an effort to reduce isolation. Lastly, volved with York Neighbours because I think thankful for the call. Sometimes I will start a help with changing light bulbs, which has we make fortnightly or monthly phone calls to loneliness is an unseen problem that we need conversation and the neighbour is not very helped me to see better and help has also neighbours for a chat and to see how people to combat. As a volunteer, I make phone calls cheery but by the end they are chatting away been offered with re-arranging and sorting are.” to vulnerable elderly individuals. This can be and seem really positive. That is the most re- books out.” She went on to say simply, “I’ve warding part for me.” had someone there to ring and give me a hand Another key element of what York Neigh- when I’ve needed it. I live alone and my fam- bours offers is organising outings. These trips ily do not live nearby, so it’s good to know this usually take place twice a year, around spring support is available.” or summertime and at Christmas. A member If you would like to volunteer with this of the office staff explained: “For some of our wonderful charity and help reduce social iso- neighbours our outings are one of the few op- lation among the elderly, please visit the York portunities to go out and have a chance to so- Neighbours’ website to find out more infor- cialise. We have arranged Christmas lunches, mation on how you can get involved. When trips to the coast, and theatre trips, and we loneliness sets in and tasks seem unmanage- have also worked with Bootham School where able, sometimes that ten-minute chat over we organised a Christmas afternoon tea the phone, and the knowledge that there is where the students of the school welcomed someone living in your own community who our neighbours and chatted with them over is there and willing to help, is simply indis- tea and mince pies. This inter-generational pensible. M

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IMAGE: YORK NEIGHBOURS FASHION M9 A GUIDE TO YOUR JANUARY WARDROBE REVAMP DAISY WALLIS AND EILIDH HIDE GIVE THEIR TIPS AND TRICKS ON HOW TO GET A NEW JANUARY WARDROBE ON A STUDENT BUDGET

1. DETOX 2. CLASHING COLOURS AND PRINTS

Tidy house, tidy mind; the same is true with your wardrobe. Sep- Fashion in the past has looked down upon clashing prints and colours, arating the trash from the treasure lets you see your favourite but we say ditch this old rule and embrace the clash. We all have items pieces in a new light. To help let go of those unworn primark in our wardrobes that we keep well away from our other bright and dar- crop-tops and slight- ing pieces. Yet designers ly-too-tight jeans, fol- like Zandra Rhodes have low the ever-so fash- showcased, clashing bold ionable Marie Kondo prints and daring florals Method. The queen of create new out-there "tidying-up" suggests looks. Why not try this four simple steps clash on your next night to give your ward- out? The bigger the clash brobe the cleanse it the better and more dar- deserves:Identify, ing the look. clarify, simplify and classify. A wardrobe clearout is the perfect means to curate your 3. MIXING STYLES collection, giving you a "blank-slate" this January. IMAGE: MANGO Everyone has their own personal style, whether it 7. MINIMALISM be the chilled and relaxed vibe of jeans and train-

IMAGE: NETFLIX YOUTUBE ers or the more formal Sometimes the sim- THE JANUARY DETOX look of blazers and boots. plest of outfits can be January usually inspires the most effective. The IMAGE: MANGO many to experiment minimalist approach As much as we are ALL probably sick of the more with a new to fashion, which has style, but this again seemed to explode in “New Year, New Me” social media posts and end- can be quite an ex- popularity over the last less talk of everyone’s January fitness and pensive venture. year, is the student’s Instead, a mixing new best friend. Ele- healthy eating obsessions, the beginning of the of styles through gance and glamour can adding one or two be found in your blue new year means new styles, and NEW trends. But staple items can jeans and basic white create a new and tee, making it an easy how do you still follow all of the new trends of inspired look that and cheap style choice 2019 on a student budget? We’ve collated our fa- will have everyone for everyone. Ditch commenting on the sales, explore your vourite tips and tricks for rejuvenating your old your new-found wardrobe. Bring new style. Add a blaz- life to your old baggy fashion favourites, saving you wardrobe space er to your t-shirt t-shirts by pairing them as well as a few pennies for the inevitable green and jeans combo with some patterned to create a smart- trousers or a pair of juice and Kuda entry. casual look, or add jeans. Effortless chic a pair of chunky will definitely be a fash- biker boots to a ion favourite of 2019. IMAGE: MINKI mini dress to re- vamp your look. Taking inspiration from the catwalks, 6. VINTAGE experiment with items you already Our environmental con- IMAGE: MINKI own in new and cerns are also something exciting ways to that can be translated to produce looks and styles that may be out of your our wardrobe revamps. comfort zone. Fashion is all about expression and Fast fashion has been in experimenting, so why not give it a go this January? the spotlight recently for its devastating effects to 4. CUSTOMISATION the world around us, with Stacey Dooley, in her most IMAGE: MANGO It doesn’t always have to cost your weekly budget to get recent investigation on the a fresh new wardrobe. Customisation is a simple, cheap dirty secrets of the fashion 5. LAYERING way of reviving elements of your wardrobe while still world, exposing the mil- achieving the illusion of a new look or style. Embellish- lions of gallons of water Layering is another method that can create a whole ments and intricate detailing have adorned catwalks needed to grow the fabric new look out of elements of your existing wardrobe. across the world and can add your own personality to or dye the garments. With Especially as the weather gets colder, layering can be your style. Revive your old denim jacket with badges or this in mind, if there are stylish and pretty practical. A thin knit roll neck or patches for a relaxed vibe or, for the more formal and items you are missing in turtle neck under a spaghetti strap dress can turn an glamorous look, add a brooch to your plain black coat. IMAGE: JWON your wardrobe why not old party dress into a whole new outfit for the day- This can give the illusion that you have invested in some ditch the fast fashion and time. An old check shirt over a dress or party outfit key new pieces without the price tag! head to your local vintage store. York has a whole host of great vintage can add a relaxed vibe to your old Fibbers outfits. The options, ranging in price and style, all within walking distance of each possibilities are endless and can be made from exist- Want to be featured on our instagram page? other. So take a break from that pesky essay or dissertation plan and ing pieces in your wardrobe - perfect for the cost-con- Just use #YORSTYLE and tag @nousefashion to share head to town to see what vintage gems you can find! scious student. your January looks! EDITORS’ STYLE GUIDE What are our editors wearing on the second week of Spring Term? We’ve asked them to show us their favourite everyday university outfits to keep warm during these freezing months. Nouse Editor, Joseph Silke, rocks an oversized winter jumper with slim chinos and trainers, perfect to cozy up in the library or at the Nouse office during production week. Deputy Arts Editor, Fi Wong, mixes a Fila sweater in teal with flare velvet trousers and Nike trainers for a casual 90s look. Design Director, Emily Taylor, is not afraid of the cold temperatures in her grungy outfit, com- pleted with a cropped crocheted top and high waisted mom jeans. MUSE Editor, Andrew Young, and Deputy MUSE Editor, Saskia Starritt, add a pop of colour to their looks to brighten up the gloomy shades of grey of Campus West. Fashion Editor, Daisy Wallis, protects herself from the cold with a chunky black leather sheep- skin, while Film and TV Editor,Malu Rocha, opts for something more classic with a woollen chequed Montgomery coat. Deputy Film & TV Editor, Eddie Kaziro, is looking sporty in his fleece and workout bot- toms, and Deputy Music Editor,Alex Thomp- son, adds a touch of orange to a black tracksuit look. Want to show us your favourite outfit? Follow @yorkmuse on Instagram and tag us: #yorlook. Shoot Editors: Sofia Bielli & Kat Oliver music M12 Independent VENUE week 2019 from pubs to clubs, BETH COLQUHOUN EXPLORES and celebrates the best indie music venues that york has to offer

ndependent Venue Week marks a seven- fifth consecutive year of the celebration, host- space for more popular national bands to per- cafes such as Fortyfive Vinyl Café; promoted day celebration of small venues across the ed across 120 venues across the UK, yet re- form in an independent establishment. This is by Nouse last year for its involvement with the Ination, showing a mass appreciation of taining a clear and strong local focus. York is crucial for the partnership between York and local music scene in York. owners, workers and particularly performers. offering the festival three popular venues that the national music scene. This partnership is Independent Venue Week is the perfect Small venues allow for artists to experience showcase a multitude of talents throughout vital for smaller venues, as it allows for inde- opportunity to experience the spirit and en- their first live performances, and so facilitates the year. Venues include The Crescent, The pendent acts to have an entry point to the na- tertainment that York’s music scene can offer. space for future acts to blossom, who have the Fulford Arms and Fibbers. Each venue offers tional stage at a local level. Nevertheless, it also offers the perfect oppor- potential to play arenas, stadiums and festi- its own unique quality, highlighting the vari- Although York is offering a great selec- tunity to experience different forms of ven- vals. The celebration hopes to give a platform ety of talents that are part of York’s identity. tion of venues for the national eye, the city ues, with each presenting a distinct quality to smaller venues across the country to hon- Here is a further breakdown: has a multitude of independent venues that that embellishes different forms of live music. our and promote what essentially is the back- The Fulford Arms offers the most local- will also be celebrating this week-long festi- Each venue guarantees a different night out, bone of the nation’s music culture. ly focused feature of all the venues. Despite val. Amongst them are smaller stages such and an exciting discovery of this musically Acknowledgment and appreciation is enjoying over 200 acts last year, the Fulford as The Basement, as well as endless bars and cultural city. at the core of this national celebration week Arms can confidently offer more than just by emphasizing independent venues that are its venue. While operating as a local pub, the crucial in aiding individuals and groups, with- Fulford Arms has a personal air about it that out commercial help, to promote their music. appeals to families and locals, with a popular, Supported by BBC Music, the national plat- large beer garden and a dog friendly policy. form means this celebration will be widely The Crescent is a slightly larger, redevel- recognised. Within this, York is no exception. oped working man’s club, with a capacity of The city finds itself amongst one of the most around 250, and so attracts bigger names to celebrated for live venues, with all agents in- its venue. The Crescent has a historical centu- volved being as worthy of praise and apprecia- ry-long relationship with the community and tion as this week permits. its musical culture, and since its re-opening it From 28 January till 3 February, inde- has quickly become one of the most accred- pendent live venues will be hosting a multi- ited independent live venues in York. tude of entertainment, showcasing the talents Fibbers has a wide reputation amongst that the nation has to offer and hosting some York for its capacity; this venue can host over of the best evenings of the year. This is the 550 people. Fibbers facilitates an amazing IMAGE: DEARDGDOOM57 New year, New music: The Ones to watch Alex Thompson runs through his top picks of the essential listening amongst 2019’s hottest up and coming artists

ith 2019 rearing its ugly head and Ireland’s second best export after Guinness, Essential Listening: ‘Danny Nedelko’ garage and hip hop but whatever it is, I can’t Brexit just around the corner, now and Fontaines DC are the next band in a long Noname get enough of it. Wseems the perfect time to look into line of musicians creating furious state-of- Chicago native, Noname, makes conscious Essential Listening: ‘T N Biscuits’ my metaphorical crystal ball and anticipate the-nation guitar music. It’s fresh, exciting and layered hip hop with jazzy instrumen- Snail Mail the artists to watch over the coming year. and proudly Irish - you can almost taste Guin- tals and delivery that sounds so natural that After receiving underground fame with her These pseudo-predictions come in the form ness through the speakers. at times it doesn’t even seem like she’s trying. first record, singer-songwriter Snail Mail de- of a list, attempting to cover a range of gen- Essential Listening: ‘Boy In The Better Land’ It’s soulful, intelligent and utterly compelling. livered a gorgeous album in 2018 with Lush. res and levels of fame in what I would only Jerry Essential Listening: ‘Blaxplotation’ Lush is the perfect way to sum up her sound, describe as a blatant attempt to crowd-please. Shoutout to UOY’s very own Jerry, a student Octavian with reverb drenched guitar and laidback, You may already know some of these or they band that’s actually half decent. With cut- Winner of the BBC Sound of 2019 poll, Oc- soulful vocals. may be new to you, either way these are the ting guitars and a tight rhythm section, Jerry tavian is a UK based rapper who’s been mak- Essential Listening: ‘Heat Wave’ acts I think (or hope) will blow up in 2019. spent 2018 fine tuning their sound and creat- ing innovative hip hop for the past few years. Tierra Whack Either that or I embarrass myself in a year’s ing brilliantly noisy post-punk. Bridging UK hip hop and trap, increased ex- West Philadelphia born and raised, rapper time. Essential Listening: ‘Late Hugh’ posure has resulted in him picking up a huge Tierra Whack is part of a new wave of con- Amyl And The Sniffers Jid overnight following. scious hip hop. Her music is personal and There’s something brewing in Australia and In the space of one month, Jid went from a Essential Listening: ‘Little’ intelligent, winning the favour of artists like it’s not just Fosters. Hailing from Melbourne, rapper on the edge of my radar to a playlist es- Shame Tyler The Creator, Brockhampton and Frank this Aus-punk band combine a raw, abra- sential. With rapid, Kendrick-esque flows and It may be named after the dull- Ocean. sive sound with a lager fuelled rock and roll witty punchlines, Dicaprio 2 was est TV program around but Essential Listening: ‘Bugs Life’ swagger. It’s not complex and it’s not high one of my top hip hop albums indie rock group Shame’s 070 Shake brow, it’s just track after track of throbbing of 2018, and it feels like Jid’s Songs Of Praise was an Protege of Kanye and a fea- drums, fuzzy power chords and enough only getting started. explosive debut. ‘One Ri- ture on both his and edge to take your face off. Essential Listening: ‘Slick zla’ was one of my favour- Nas’ 2018 albums, Essential Listening: ‘I’m Not A Loser’ Talk’ ite tracks of 2018 and after 070 Shake com- Bakar Idles watching them perform a cha- bines the dark Growing up on indie music of the 2018 was a great year for oticIdles. live show at Rough Trade and moody aesthetics 2000s, Bakar is a musician Several European tours, a criti-East, I have no doubt that of emo rap with a more who pulls inspiration from cally acclaimed album and, mostthey are destined for accessible hip hop flavour. everywhere; from Skepta significantly, being harassedwider by success. Essential Listening: ‘Ghost to Bloc Party and Jamie me in a pub in Leeds. Essential Listening: Town’ (Kanye West ft. Kid Cudi T. An explosive set at Combining ide- ‘One Rizla’ and 070 Shake) The Chapel in Leeds ology, wit Slowthai Kenny Beats raised him from a With an insightful The only producer to make fairly minor figure in take on UK hip this list, Kenny Beats produces the indie scene to a and sar- hop and a com- chaotic instrumentals for artists strong up and com- casm with pletely unique such as KEY and Jpegmafia. His ing act in 2019. raging guitar style, Slowthai is style is an erratic take on trap music Essential Listening: riffs, Idles are oneturning the de- with samples, choppy drums and, ‘Big Dreams’ of many incredible spair of Brexit Brit- ain of course, adlibs. Fontaines DC punk bands keeping into state-of-the-nation grime. Essential Listening: ‘Puff Dad- Punk music has always been IMAGE: TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT the genre alive and fresh. It’s somewhere between indie, IMAGE: PARTISAN RECORDS dy (Jpegmafia ft. Kenny Beats)’ music M13 reviews alex thompson’s Post Punk Taylor Swift some phenomenal ad lob- clip to deliver the famous “cause she’s dead” bing from the woman line. starter pack herself. Probably the During one of her conversations with the best example is the crowd, Taylor talks about how everyone at Reputation Live second song in the show has a light up bracelet, so she can From Joy Division to The Fall, Alex her set, ‘I Did see absolutely everyone in the stadium. It’s a Thompson runs through his essential Helena senior Something beautiful idea, and as she flies over the crowd tracks and hidden gems from one of the Bad’, in which singing ‘Delicate’ in a light up basket, she most unique and influential genres of the 9/10 the entire song looks like she’s flying through the stars. On 1970s and 80s: pauses for a a smaller stage at the back her two support ’m not going to pretend second after acts, Charli XCX and Camilla Cabello, appear 1.Wire - Mannequin that I am anything but a the line: “If a for ‘Shake It Off’, followed by a stripped-back 2. Joy Division - She’s Lost Control Ihardcore Swiftie; I have al- man talks shit acoustic set. 3. The Smiths - What Difference Does It ways wanted to see Taylor Swift then I owe him Taylor’s return to the main stage (in a Make? live, but I’ve unfortunately never nothing.” For a snake cage - in case we weren’t picking up on 4. Killing Joke -Love Like Blood had the chance. While watching it moment the whole the imagery) is set to a mashup of ‘Bad Blood’ 5. The Jesus And Mary Chain - Just Like on Netflix from the comfort of my bed stadium is silent; it’s and ‘Should’ve Said No’, which ends with an Honey isn’t the same thing, it sure as hell comes probably the most em- unexpected keyboard solo that is honestly my 6. New Order - Age Of Consent close. One thing that I absolutely love about powering moment of favourite thing ever. Later in the show Taylor 7. Talking Heads - Once In A Lifetime live music is the atmosphere and the experi- the show. This song really acts as a vehicle for talks about the literal thousands of people that 8. Television - Marquee Moon ence, and somehow this concert manages to Taylor to stick it to the haters (and we all know it takes to put on a show like the Reputation 9. The Fall - Totally Wired communicate that energy onscreen. The cin- exactly who she’s talking to) as she puts on an Stadium Tour, and dedicates a tear-inducing 10. The Undertones - Teenage Kicks ematography of the whole thing is phenom- awe-inspiring, cinematic performance. piano mashup of ‘Long Live’ and ‘New Year’s enal, and the editing is seamless. ‘Gorgeous’ is an opportunity for Taylor Day’ to all her fans who have made the tour Taylor opens the show with a video, to shine a spotlight on her fantastic female possible for everyone involved. showing clips from across her decade-long ca- dancers and singers who’ve joined her for the The show ends with a mashup of ‘We Are reer while quotes from news articles are read tour, followed up by a ‘Style’/’Love Story’/’You Never Ever Getting Back Together’, and ‘This out, all leading into the albums opening track Belong With Me’ mashup, during which she Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things’, staged on ‘Ready For It’. It truly is an epic opening in brings out her long-time band, and we all en- a working water fountain and full of fireworks every sense of the word, and the moment that joy a little bit of old Taylor nostalgia. and explosive graphics. It’s a gleeful final mid- Taylor appears on stage, the crowd goes wild, Another highlight of the show is ‘Look dle finger to all the haters and the perfect way and I’m feeling that exact same vibe watching What You Made Me Do’. Swift may have firstto end the Reputation era. it on my computer screen. been called a snake out of spite, but she’s tak- Whether you love or hate her, Taylor Swift What is so fantastic about watching Tay- en the hate and turned it into something in- is the kind of icon who defines a generation lor live is that she doesn’t perform a single credible. With video images interacting with of music, and this show proves it. Chart art- song exactly as it was on the album. Each the dancers , and a giant snake rising from the ists are criticsed for not using their platforms song is brought to life with extended intros stage, it’s a masterclass in absolutely owning meaningfully, but Taylor just proved that she’s and outros, solos and dance breaks, and it. Also, Tiffany Haddish appears in a video fearless in using hers.

The 1975 A Brief Enquiry Into Online Relationships Kirsten Murray 8/10

he 1975 are back with their new album A Brief Enquiry Into Online Relation- ships, however I have always found with T IMAGE: MARKUS HILLGÄRTNER their other records that they take a bit of get- ting into, and this is much the same - not that dom, in reality we will never really figure eve- media as ultimately the experience we receive this is necessarily a negative thing. On first lis- rything out. It could be said that it is hard to from it is superficial. Our online relationships ten the singles or what will perhaps be known figure the world out with the lyrics ofmay ‘Love seem to save us from our loneliness but in the future as “the hits” stand out with poppy It If We Made It’ being filled with topical is- instead they heighten it, as living a life online tracks like ‘TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME’, sues of the modern world. The song ironically you become almost a parody of yourself. The which became a real earworm and got me ap- gains its explicit status from the President’s songs message is embarrassingly true, but preciating that music can be just frivolous and infamous taped comments on women. does it belong in an album? It is hardly a song SHIT fun. But it is only on repeated listening that A complete melting pot of genres influ- you would listen to driving home from some- you get the feel for the more emotional songs enced the record. There is something for eve- where, yet the message seems to carry all the and realise that frontman Matty Healy, while ryone, yet you are maybe less likely to enjoy more strength due to its incongruous setting, MUSICIANS reflecting on his own experiences, is question- every track: from the gospel choir in ‘Sincerity and maybe music needs this kind of bluntness ing the world around him and simultaneously Is Scary’, the techno and autotuned parts of in this day and age. inviting us to do so too. ‘How To Draw/ Petrichor’ and ‘I Like America In candidly revealing his heroin addiction As always, the honesty of the band shines & America Likes Me’ and the vulnerable bal- and rehab journey in ‘It’s Not Living If It’s Not SAY. through with ‘Give Yourself a Try’, reflecting lads of ‘Be My Mistake’ and ‘I Always Want To With You’, probably the catchiest tune on the on what advice to give to your younger self. Die (Sometimes)’. The dark lyrics of ‘Inside record, Healy does not glamorise the drug When asked this question, the pressure is to Your Mind’ matched with Healy’s deep voice scene and confronts the struggles of being a search for something deep and meaningful, that cause goose-bumps as he sings of want- rockstar, which he wonders if he even is. “I used to be a souLja yet Healy acknowledges that perhaps it would ing to know everything about a partner. While it isn’t a record for every mood eve- boy but be more useful to point out that “Growing a The album highlights many concerns of ry day, this project shows The 1975 exploring beard’s quite hard/ And whiskey never starts society with an entire song being dedicated to universal themes in a deeper way than before now i’m a soulja man” to taste nice”. man’s relationship with the internet in a mon- and making their name as serious contenders Perhaps this also makes the point that ologue by Siri. The robotic voice emphasises in the music industry. They are not just an- - Soulja Boy VIA TWITTER even though we assume maturity brings wis- how artificial our relationship is with social other band for millennial girls to obsess over. Film & TV m14

Top 5 MOST ANTICIPATED films OF 2019 Bandersnatched a fresh concept with a sadly stale delivery, says aaron gates-lincoln DUMBO he December release of Netflix’s new Black Mirror Also, if you are a Black Mirror fan you may have noticed Tim Burton directs your favourite elephant flying back event, titledBandersnatch , drew a lot of attention fromthe array of easter eggs and references to past episodes of the into 2019 in live action. Can you think of a more bitter- Tnot only Black Mirror fans but from Netflix users as a series that were sprinkled throughout the film. These were a sweet combination? We can’t! whole. Advertised as an interactive film, it follows the ‘choose homage to the success of their previous stories, and a depress- your own adventure’ element of many old video games from ing reminder of how unsuccessful this higher budget attempt the 80’s era in which the film is set. However, an interesting was. concept was all that it turned out to be; its downfall stemmed Reception of the film was not amazing, thankfully, as this from an uninteresting plot that was unsuccessful in provid- may have influenced Netflix to make more content using this ing the usually meaningful, intriguing story thatBlack Mirror interactivity. All that it really achieved was the creation of a had consistently presented in the past. meme that lasted about a day before dying out, and did not re- The film follows Stefan Butler (Fionn Whitehead) as he ally provide any thinking points (beyond a five minute confu- develops his own ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ video game, sion regarding free will) that a Black Mirror episode normally and presents it to Mohan Thakur (Asim Chaudhry) and Colin does. The interactivity drove many users mad, and hopefully IMAGE: DISNEY Ritman (Will Poulter), both of whom work at a video game Netflix saw the commentary and have learned their lesson. company. Portrayed as a troubled character, riddled with anx- The narrative of technological advancement that Black iety after his mother’s death, paired with a strained relation- Mirror has sustained throughout its four seasons does indeed Once upon a time in hollywood ship with his father; the characteristically bleak narrative of a validate the attempt to create an interactive film, as it is very Black Mirror Tarantino strikes back with his ninth film, a mystery crime story was indeed reached. on brand and seems like it could be part of an episode it would thriller centred on the Charles Manson family murders. However, the interactivity that was built into the film al- create. lowed the viewer to choose different paths for Stefan through- However, I think the success of Black Mirror revolves out the plot to achieve different endings, was both tiresome around the idea that we know that most of the things we see on and, in many places, unnecessary. After around 40 minutes of the series will never in fact become a reality, hence why we are making decisions for the character that never actually seemed so intrigued by them. The programme has created a sense of to make an impact upon the story, the concept that had ini- fear and caution to go alongside the introduction of new tech- tially seemed innovative became tiresome. Once I had realised nology that could affect the way we live, and this could have that there was actually no purpose in choosing between Sugar extended upon our reception of the unique style Banders-of Puffs and Frosties for Stefan’s breakfast, I had lost hope for natch. Respect has to be given to Netflix andBlack the Mirror the credibility of the rest of the film. team for trying something risky on a mainstream platform, Clearly the focus for the film was on the interactivity, not but risks cannot be justified by replacing quality and thought IMAGE: COLUMBIA PICTURES the actual fleshing out of the story, with almost every alter- provoking narratives with quirky but wearisome interactive nate ending leaving me extremely unsatisfied. Ranging from features. Captain Marvel a choice to make him fight his therapist (which turns out to When the release of Bandersnatch was announced, much be a scene in a movie and all of them are actors), to make him speculation occurred as to whether this interactive film con- The next in the blockbuster franchise promises to be as jump into a mirror which takes him into the past so he can cept would become revolutionary and applicable to more con- grand and marvel-ous as the rest. die with his mother. All the endings seemed to be placed there tent in the future. As many hope that it will not be, I think the purely for shock factor and not to efficiently provide an end- reception to the film has informed Netflix that this is not the ing to Stefan’s story. way forward for big budget, highly-followed series or movies. Other choices also lead to the reveal of who is controlling Also with the recent lawsuit that has been put forward Stefan, allowing him to know that it is in fact a Netflix user by “Chooseco” for the trademark infringement of the use of ruining his life. The break of the fourth wall in theory should the “Choose Your Own Adventure” phrase for upwards of $25 work in a Black Mirror episode; however even here it falls flat million in damages; Netflix clearly needs to learn when to give and seems tedious and worthless to the endings. recognition to the influences of their content, but will most Probably the only intricately placed and thought provok- likely lay this fruitless feature to rest. This also strikes up the ing idea that was pretty well-incorporated into the plot sur- question of what Netflix will do next. rounded the beliefs of free will and what controls us in soci- It is already known that the IMAGE: DISNEY ety. Fitting in well as a narrative in an interactive game, Will streaming platform is expected Poulter’s character cleverly uses the analogy of Pacman to de- to create 90 original movies Us scribe how life is like a video game in which we are controlled next year, with some having and chased by our own demons that are probably only in our a budget of around $200 After Get Out, Jordan Peele’s next psychological thriller minds. million. It should definitely looks to be just as unsettling, when a family is stalked Being one of the only interesting plot developments in be expected that there will by a group of dopplegangers. the film, this lead the characters on an LSD high to dare each be additions of some more other to jump off a balcony to prove that when you die you unique features in an at- can simply start over again, just like in a video game, with tempt to revolutionise the the viewer being allowed to choose who does so. way in which we watch our This description of free entertainment, for better or will would have been for worse. interesting to con- Whether or not Netflix tinue throughout will succeed is a question to the film, but which the answer seems unclear; becomes lost we will simply have to wait pa- in Netflix’s at- tiently to experience the IMAGE: UNIVERSAL PICTURES tempt to in- future of the biggest corporate itself streaming ser- into the film in vice. The Lego Movie 2: the second part a vain endeavour to create a cool - The citizens of Bricksburg have to piece themselves to moment, which gether once again to combat invaders from outer space. totally did not happen.

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he overwhelming trend for Disney re- because it wasn’t Julie Andrews and Dick Vantale. remakes. makes and sequels has dominated our Dyke singing through the streets of London, Alongside this modern- Of course, alongside the Tcinema options over the last couple of I wasn’t five years old watching it for the firstisation of moral beliefs, remakes being a chance to years, and it seems this is not a fad that is go- time, and it wasn’t supercalifragilisticexpia- much of the original realign Disney’s concept ing away. So why are we as an audience happi- lidocious. Truthfully, my issue with the new fairy tale structure of morality and equal- ly accepting remakes of the same old movies? Mary Poppins is that it is not the original.has been brought ity, it is first and fore- Well, for one, we as a nation love nos- And yes, while the editing seemed to lingerinto the 21st most a business. talgia. That feeling of being a child again is on moments too long, and there were scenescentury. The And what better something we crave – Disney has recognised that didn’t need to be included at all, it is theage-old no- way to guaran- this. They have capitalised on it. Are we an- lack of the childlike wonder of the firstMary tion of a man tee success than gry? Of course not. At the end of 2018, we Poppins that leaves something to be desired. riding in on remaking a film welcomed the return of Mary Poppins to the So, maybe Disney is right to focus mostly on his white that already has big screen after 54 years. Personally, the film remakes rather than long-awaited sequels. horse to save a dedicated au- wasn’t what I had expected. In 2014 we had Maleficent grace the big the damsel dience? Mary They seemed to go through the motions screen, and since then remakes have been in distress is Poppins Returns of what a Mary Poppins sequel should en- flying at us left, right and centre; next year now widely has a worldwide tail: singing, dancing, nostalgic animation, Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King are join- criticised and gross of $287 mil- cockney workers, overwhelmingly upper- ing the list. This evolution of remakes is a rejected by lion as of 13 January. consequence of a cultural and generational many audiences, Frozen 2 is released shift. The morals of a post-cold war America so fingers crossed in 2019 after the origi- are worlds away from the complex views of that the old sexist nal garnered a worldwide Remakes remind us the present day; the concepts of good and evil fairy tales are given a gross of $1.3 billion, with are not so absolute. This is starkly evident in new level of equality in the IMAGE: DISNEY Frozen related merchandise ac- the differentiation between Sleeping Beauty cumulating $107.2 billion in retail of the childlike (1937, Clyde Geronimi) andMaleficent (2014, sales. Remakes and sequels to successful films Robert Stromberg). are vital to Disney’s on-going enterprise. The innocence of Stromberg took a villain that had been Fingers crossed that modernisation of moral attitudes and equal- presented as evil with no redeeming quali- ity within Disney films are what allows it as a watching Disney ties, and gave her a backstory, motives, and company to remain relevant and marketable an innocent childhood. This new depiction of the old sexist fairy in the current cultural climate. Despite our villains plays with the interpretation of good reservations about remakes and our protec- and evil, forcing the audience to accept a more tales are given a new tive nature over the originals, none of that class British accents, and yet, it was missing“misunderstood” villain or anti-hero, rather truly matters. We will keep coming back, wal- something. The danger of trying to ” make athan one of pure evil. In particular, the paral- level of equality lets at the ready, because remakes remind us sequel to such a staple of British film is thatlels between Stefan’s abuse in Maleficent and of our childlike innocence in watching Disney. because we are so protective of the original,rape are very culturally appropriate and are We love the stories, the nostalgia, and at our nothing can ever live up to it. I didn’t love anit interesting modernisation of the old fairy ” core, we love Disney. A bit of a look at Fry and laurie After 30 years since the start of ‘a bit of fry and laurie’ Emily Taylor looks at the careers of the show’s stars

his month was the 30-year anniver- Whilst A Bit of Fry and Laurie was on the QI for thirteen years and became the master nius for eight years and won a number of sary of A Bit of Fry and Laurie grac- duo were also pushed into popularity through of pub quiz trivia. If this wasn’t enough he also accolades. Since then he has taken a villain- Ting our screens, launching the career the comedy classic Blackadder, with Fry ap- cemented his role as a British Icon by voicing ous turn, starring in British drama The Night of two comedy legends. I don’t remember pearing as Lord and General Melchett in the Harry Potter audiobooks that defined a Manager opposite Tom Hiddleston where he it well, hampered by the fact that I was not Series Two and Four, a sycophantic personal generation. plays an international arms dealer and gen- alive at the time. However, Stephen Fry and advisor to Queen Elizabeth and a dangerously While Fry moved further away from act- eral baddie, for which he took home another Hugh Laurie have become household names incompetent general in World War I. Laurie ing, Laurie continued to demonstrate his Golden Globe to join the collection. If that since, for their numerous achievements in plays Prince George in Series Three and Lieu- prowess as an actor holding, at one point, the wasn’t enough he’s also released two blues al- their long, varied and slightly bizarre careers tenant George in Series Four, an upper-class world record for being the most watched lead- bums because, well, why not? stretching from audiobooks, to documenta- idiot whose childlike naiveite turns from com- ing man on television for his role as Gregory There have been rumours around for ries and albums. So, it’s a good excuse to do a edy to tragedy in the finale of the series. They House. Managing to escape type-casting as many years about a reunion and we can only bit of a career retrospective. also both starred as the titular characters in the wealthy British fool by virtue of his impec- hope, as no plans have been announced yet. Fry and Laurie both got their start in the an adaptation of P.G Wodehouse’s Jeeves and cable American accent, Laurie proved his ver- It is quite a legacy to live up to, however, Footlights while they were studying at Uni- Wooster with Laurie as the gormless English satility as a dramatic actor by playing the op- with their impressive CVs. I’m sure both have versity of Cambridge, meeting through a mu- gentlemen Bertie Wooster and Fry as Jeeves, posite of what he was famous for on the other many great projects in the works but I think I tual friend who just so happened to be Emma his overly competent valet. side of the Atlantic. He became the Sherlock speak for all of us saying we’d all just like a bit Thompson. Skip ahead a few years, and ap- After this their careers met a fork in the Holmes-inspired misanthropic medical ge- more of Fry and Laurie. pearances on The Young Ones and Saturday road which led to the pair turning from Fry Live, to 1989. A year made notable for the and Laurie into Stephen ‘National Treasure’ series of revolutions throughout the Eastern Fry and Hugh ‘Can’t believe he’s not Ameri- Bloc that culminated in the opening of the can’ Laurie. While Fry continued acting in a Berlin Wall, and the birth of Taylor Swift. As variety of roles, most notably playing Oscar well as this came the first episode of the sketch Wilde, his career has taken him in a more lit- show A Bit of Fry and Laurie, solidifying the erary direction as he became a hugely success- two as a comedic duo. The core ofA Bit of Fry ful author. Fry’s openness about his sexuality and Laurie’s comedy is their intricate word and his bipolar disorder has also made him play, utter absurdity and softly satirical edge. an activist for gay rights and mental health The fantastic script didn’t ignore the comedy awareness. This included his Emmy award gold of hitting someone with a baseball bat winning documentary Stephen Fry: The Secret with sketches often leaned into Laurie’s slap- Life of the Manic Depressive. He’s also demon- stick talents. It’s a special and unique blend of strated his omniscience, or at least a good re- sophisticated silliness. search team, when he hosted BBC quiz show IMAGE: BBC FEATURES M16 New year, new feminism Malu Rocha and Stella Newing discuss recent feminist milestones in contemporary television series

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he discussion of feminism on screen has ise. Lena Waite, writer of the Emmy award ing taboos and opening up more delicate and broaden its audience reach and awareness. been an ongoing topic of conversation winning episode ‘Thanksgiving’ on Master controversial conversations. As Aaron Sorkin once wrote, “the first step Tamong the stars of the cinema and tele- of None declared that a film passes the test Series two of Clique was back with a bang in solving any problem is recognizing there is vision industry and audiences alike. 2018 has for her if it contains a black woman in a po- this autumn, complete with even more un- one.” Mission accomplished. But what is the taught us that it is not a simple matter of the sition of power and in a healthy relationship. comfortable questions about feminism. Rape second step? And the third? It’s great seeing number of women we see on-screen, as much Following that strand, Naomi Ko, an actress culture, toxic masculinity, the snowflake gen- a broader and more realistic depiction of gen- as it is about the roles they play. Giving audi- in Dear White People states that she deems eration, far right politics all feature, within der equality on screen, but what about what ences women who are truly flawed, multi-fac- a film’s representation of gender as good if it the six-part series, and this time the epony- the camera doesn’t capture, what about the eted and three-dimensional is refreshing and features a non-white female-identifying per- mous clique is a group of males, not females. countless writers, showrunners, directors, has paid off. To widen this discussion, Nouse son that speaks in at least five scenes. These Holly’s house mate and member of feminist and producers that constantly get overshad- interviewed Kristyn Gorton, a lecturer and society, Rayna, accuses fellow student Jack, owed and out-numbered by their male coun- professor in the Department of Theatre, Film and potential love interest for Holly, of sexual terparts? and Television here at the university. Her area assault. What follows is the battle to find out Kristyn brings our attention to Kim of research began with thinking about femi- Clique has proven the truth: between Holly, members of the in- Akass and Lyndsay Duthie who so rightly ar- nism and television, and her first published “ creasingly vocal feminist society, the press, gue that: “changing the portrayal of women work on television was a feminist analysis and Jack’s group of friends, all of whom are in film means getting more women behind of the television series, Ally McBeal. Kristyn that the topic of journalists for the website Twitcher. the lens”. How do we deal with that issue in wrote about her appearance on the 1998 front It was a bold move to address the topic practical terms? Kristyn suggests that we cover of Time (alongside Susan B. Anthony, of false rape allegations. Situating Rayna as need more women playing roles in ‘above the Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem) with the feminism can and a potential liar could have been a disastrous line’ positions, such as directors and produc- caption: ‘Is Feminism Dead?’ 20 years later, plot choice. Jack’s mother, a feminist MP, de- ers. Kristyn thinks that the key to closing the the question still stands. should be tackled in clares to the press: “Women don’t lie about gender gap in film and television industries is One of the greatest breakthroughs to- this sort of thing”. And yet, Clique managed ensuring that more women are in decision- wards a fairer representation of women on bolder, more to simultaneously present the catastrophic making positions. screen in not-so-recent years has been the repercussions of false allegations and the hor- As it so happens, awards season has be- creation of the Bechdel Test. The test was es- ror of life as a rape survivor. The depiction gun, which is a great starting point for a con- tablished and named after cartoonist Alison interesting ways of the anger of the white middle class young versation about this. It wasn’t until the 82nd Bechdel in the 1980s. A film passes the test if male was a particular stroke of genius, piqu- Academy Awards in 2009 that a female direc- it features at least two women talking about ing in the scene that sees a group of men take something other than men. Seems easy right? to the streets of Edinburgh in a protest march, How hard could it be to squeeze in a two - or tests were initially created to assess films only to be stopped in their tracks by a tearful three-minute scene of women talking to each on the big screen, but the same concept can Rayna. other in a 90 or even 120 minute feature? You undoubtedly be applied to television pro- Clique has proven that, if done well, the Changing the would be surprised by the number of block- grammes. topic of feminism can and should be tackled “ busters and critically acclaimed films that fall There is still a long way to go, but 2018 in bolder, more interesting ways. For all its portrayal of women short, by miles. For such a simple test, it does has been a great year for television. If we glamour and seduction, the series is gritty create a lot of dialogue. judge some of the most successful series of and unflinching in its presentation of life as Kristyn explains that even though the test the past year against the original Bechdel a young woman. It is raw and honest, from in film means doesn’t directly assess the quality of a piece, Test, the result would be surprisingly positive. presenting the intoxicating nature of female it monitors how women are portrayed in film First and foremost, the release of Season two friendships that can cause more pain than any getting more women and how gender is represented. She believes of The Handmaid’s Tale influenced political breakup, to the confusing, fraught expecta- that on a deeper level, “the test reflects the protests across the globe. From Repeal the tions of what it means to be a feminist today, behind the lens fact that there is still a lack of strong, female Eighth in Ireland to the Women’s March in and the way that women can engage in sexual characters who are empowered by things Washington, women were seen wearing the relations while still considering themselves other than their relationships with men.” The iconic red robes as a statement of power. Oth- champions of female rights. test helped put the spotlight on Hollywood’s er shows, such as BBC’s Bodyguard also made Shows such as Orange is the New Black, tor, Kathryn Bigelow, won the Best Director blind spots around representation, becoming their mark, featuring women in a broad range Killing Eve, Grace and Frankie, GLOW and award for her film, The Hurt Locker. Yes, it one of the primary milestones for a fairer por- of compelling roles, all the way from Home Fleabag are among others to show strong took 82 years. trayal of gender equality on screen. The test Secretary to suicide bombers. The BBC has female characters and, more importantly, However, since then, some of the big- was never set out to measure feminism on a scored high marks once again with one of its to show life as a woman realistically. What gest names in Hollywood have helped with micro scale, and it is not an explicit way to latest releases, Clique. Clique has introduced is the notion that, in the cause. The #AskHerMore representa- evaluate a film as feminist. Instead, it was cre- BBC3 drama Clique is part of the ex- doing so, it is also possible to engage with the tion campaign encourages reporters to ask ated as more of a cultural barometer, which in panding genre of TV to take on the theme of more uncomfortable questions around femi- female celebrities more elaborate questions many ways says more about our society than feminism with fresh and nuanced eyes. It’s no nism, and to address how masculinity fits into than merely just what they are wearing. As we care to admit. mean feat in this day and age as the term is the whole thing. Long may it continue. author of Made for Each Other: Fashion and The original Bechdel Test has served as becoming ever broader, ever more loaded and By now, we are all (hopefully) well aware the Academy Awards Bronwyn Cosgrave said, a fundamental basis for the creation of more subject to scrutiny, but Skins writer Jess Brit- of the issues around female representa- this is (once again) not the year to talk about elaborate tests that build on its basic prem- tain certainly does not shy away from break- tion and of the steps that are being taken to fashion. M Gaming M17 IMPOSSIBLE RIDDLES MARK BUNGIE SPLIT The Top 5 Best Games Joseph Higgins explains the events surrounding Activision’s latest Business initiative

estiny 2’s most recent content releases base combined had the ability to unlock the by the controversy Destiny has just faced is of 2018 have caused significant controversy puzzle in 24 hours, where previous content unknown at this time, however it’s not the Damong casual and dedicated players unlocks have taken as few as two hours to be first time Destiny 2 has failed to meet God Of War alike. The quasi-expansion ‘Black Armory’ has accessed by the community. the expectations of Activision. An featured weekly unlocks of new content called Niobe Labs has since been solved fol- earning’s call in 2018 revealed that Publisher: SIEE “forges” which allow players to play a wave- lowing a further hint from Bungie’s devel- Activision were seeking to “acceler- Genre: Hike Action Adventure defense mode before being rewarded with opment team which had been ac- ate content releases for Destiny to Cost:£44.99 powerful new weapons. The most recent and cidentally omitted from the game increase opportunities for mon- Rating: BOY/10 last of these was scheduled to be released on release, revealing the reward to etisation.” No matter their 8 January, but when players loaded into the be two simple cosmetic items now motives for dropping the Witness the return of Godly dad and game they found it was locked behind a puz- that the Forge is already unlocked. publishing rights for the blood sponge Kratos who’s on an epic zle called Niobe Labs which at least one player Regardless, this has caused IP, Activision do not seem quest to… scatter some ashes? With in the world had to complete before the new Bungie themselves to comment to be attempting to kill his… son? Are we sure this is the same Forge would unlock globally. This isn’t the that they are reconsidering the the game. Bungie have guy who was tearing Minotaurs in half first time Destiny has locked content behind way that content gets de- stated that the game will three years ago? such a system; after the release of the previ- livered in the future. continue to be hosted ous expansion ‘Foresaken’ the first team to Immediately fol- and supported by Ac- complete the newest raid wing unlocked new lowing the Niobe Labs tivision/Blizzard’s Return of the Obra Din content for everyone in the game’s “dreaming controversy, on 10 gaming launcher Bat- Publisher: 3909 city” location. However, despite the commu- January, Destiny’s pub- tlenet and as such, Genre: Sherlock on a boat. nity’s best efforts and some hefty hints from lisher Activision/Bliz- the disruption for Cost:£15:49 Bungie’s developers at the 6th step, it took zard announced players following this Rating: Art attack/10 over 24 hours to get to stage seven of the puz- that it would announcement should zle. be breaking the be minimal. However, Beauty on a screen. What’s not to love Regardless of this progress, outrage con- majority of its ties without the backing of about solving a murder mystery in glori- tinued to mount as dedicated players switched with Bungie and a major publisher, seri- ous black and white cell shading! Only off their twitch streams, some of which had allowing them ous questions remain criticism is once you’ve played it you been running for 24 hours plus and began full publish- IMAGE: BAGOGAMES.COM about Bungie’s ability know what happens. Wish I could turn back time and play again. to give up on the puzzle, eventually causing ing rights to the to self-publish the IP Bungie to cave in and release the final forge, Destiny IP going as an independent de- Bergusia, without anyone completing Niobe forward. Wheth- veloper and what ex- Red Dead Redemption 2 Labs on the 9th at 2pm. This is an almost er or not decision actly their content release historic moment as not even the entire player- has been spurred on strategy will be. Publisher: Rockstar Games. Genre: HD Buckaroo Simulator. Cost: £49.99 Rating: Six shooter/10 IS THIS THE END OF ELECTRONIC ARTS? The most anticipated game of the past decade, finally within our reach, ride a horse through stunning environments. With EA’s Stocks hitting new lows, Jan de Boer hopes for the end of AAA Publishing Then get flung from that horse by a low hanging branch and concuss yourself. he end of 2018 was always going to of Electronic Arts was a silly joke made at the ex- meant that EA share prices have dropped from a Perfect Ragdoll physics. be a reflection of the year as a whole. pense of the consumer. Electronic Arts is to game high of 146 dollars in June to a frankly dismal 76 TWhile increased game development creators what Greggs is to pasty shops. They buy dollars in December. costs forced publishers to heighten prices, them up, and then make them Electronic Arts do not produce all the games Subnautica the year of the lootbox dragged end- worse. Luckily, it has not been that they publish. The ones with the most con- Publisher: Unknown Worlds lessly on. Traditionally profitable se- a great year for EA. troversy (Battlefront and Battlefield) are made by Entertainment ries like Star Wars: Battlefront and Bat- First there was the uproar DICE. I do not blame DICE however; EA’s busi- Genre: Finding Nemo tlefield V seriously underperforming in over micro-transactions in ness strategy has been to take over independent Cost: £19.49 sales and reviews alike. Could this be Battlefront 2, a controversy publishers, bankrupt them and then absorb the Rating: WILSON!/10 the end of triple-A publish- that still hangs large. Next talent into their own development houses. This ing? there was the “controver- has happened with Bullfrog Productions (Bought A shiny oyster of gameplay and explora- sy” over the Battlefield 1995, Defunct 2001), and Pandemic (Bought tion with a jewel of a story to find within. V trailer, a controversy 2008, Defunct 2009). EA forces publishers to Most importantly though, when you board that I will say no more do more with less budget and on a tougher time the giant submarine you built yourself, the about lest I get a be- scale. ship will say “Captain on board”. I cannot rating in the com- If you asked me why Battlefront 2 and Bat- describe how good that feels. ments and even by tlefield V weren’t up standard, I would say that my co-editor. Lastly, DICE has been forced to produce a game once there was the de- every year. That is a tiny amount of development Spiderman layed release of time, especially for a single studio. This rushed Publisher: Insomniac Games the development time can be seen in delays, Genre: Webby Simulator bugs and the dismal lack of content for a Cost:: £54.99 45 pound price tag. I hope that these losses Rating: 30x combo/10 inflicted on Electronic Arts will convince them game itselfs well to adopt a more relaxed attitude to development The epitome of the Spiderman experi- The signs as the news that times in response to the negative reception of ence, with the greatest swinging me- could be encour- its sales were their games. chanic since… 2004. Despite at least five aging, especially if you down after nu- It may be okay to recycle assets and produce other Spiderman games being released in consider the plight of the bully of the gaming merous bugs the same game every year for football and bas- the time between. Well at least they got it industry: EA. and missing ketball, but what this year has shown is that you right eventually! (see nouse.co.uk for full I was always of a mind that the “Arts” part IMAGE: PNGIMG features. This cannot do the same for our triple A franchises. round-up of the best games of 2018)

It’s the year 1941, and you are one of the allies the war; the attention to detail is beautiful, and few to win! But, this makes the experience all the Quickfire Review by Ben Stannard who have repeatedly escaped from other prison- it even comes with a short history of the escape. more exciting and the game more tactical. There er-of-war camps. The Nazis have taken you cap- Playing this game is akin to watching Where Ea- can only be one winner, but you will no doubt Escape from Colditz tive in the high security castle, Colditz, and you gles Dare, as you manoeuvre your men across the need the help of your fellow inmates for there to will need all the wit and guile you can muster if castle collecting the items needed for escape, all be some hope of victory. This makes coordinat- Players 2-5 Time 90-120 mins you seek victory in Escape from Colditz. while under the gaze of one of your opponents ing your movements with others an important You can really tell this game was designed by one playing the enemy officers. strategy if you wish to outwit the German offic- Final Score: 8/10 of the men who actually escaped Colditz during There are so many ways to lose this game, and so ers. Good luck! travel M18 Travelshooting: WHEN THINGS GO WRONG raquel bartra provides top tips on what you can do when things do not go quite as planned at the airport

Late to the Airport baggage if there is no hard limit on it. If you’re will. A way to avoid this is to create a loyalty flights in order to be the least delayed as pos- Although it is recommended to be at the doing this, or carrying a big cabin bag, make account with the airline before- sible. If you do get your flights swapped, make airport at least 2-3 hours before a flight, this sure to be at the boarding gate early. Being hand, as it will then be less likely sure that they don’t cancel your inbound res- can be very easy to miscalculate, especially one of the first to board means that your bag that you are denied your seat on the ervations for not getting on your original out- when in another country and timezone. There is less likely to be put on hold if the plane. If you haven’t been assigned a bound flights, as this happens automatically. are a couple of things that can be done in or- cabin is already full. seat, make sure you arrive early to the Travel Insurance der to be on time to begin with: double check- Overbooked Flight gate and ask for them to allocate you a It is often overlooked, but having travel ing the time (flight times are always in local Very often, airlines seat instead of waiting for them to call insurance can help you with expense compen- times) and planning the journey to the airport across the world overbook your name. Sometimes, they won’t even sation, even when an airline won’t! Also, it’s beforehand. announce it in the speakers, but rather just always good to have as most travel insurance’s However, if being late is unavoidable, mutter it, if they need to free some cover health expenses when abroad, in case all you need to do is run to the nearest seats in the plane. anything were to happen. You can get year- counter and ask to be rushed through secu- Delayed Flight long travel insurance policies if you’re a fre- rity. They will probably require you to show their flights, If your flight is delayed, don’t quent flyer, or get one-off policies to last for them your boarding pass. After security, do which means that they panic. If you have to make a con- the time of your trip. not slow down, keep a steady pace up to your sell more seats than the nection, check that you will still Two Extra Tips gate. Some airports have passport controls plane has, in the hope be able to make it in time. If you Meal reservations: for long-haul flights before the gate, and the queues for this can be that people will not IMAGE: PETR KRATOCHVIL think you could miss it, speak you may be given a meal or two. If you have any as lengthy as the ones in security, so it is very turn up. If everyone to members of staff and ask dietary requirements you can usually request important not to forget about these. turns up, however, the air- to rearrange or re-route special meals free of charge between 30 days Overweight Baggage line will start ask- your flights. Often, the and 48 hours in advance. My last advice is that, Make sure to always carry baggage scales ing for volunteers to staff will in- sist that you can sort out in case of getting stuck at the airport, always with you to ensure that you’re not going over stay, and if your connec- tion on arrival, however, make sure to bring a change of clothes, a port- the weight limit, which you should check there aren’t any, it is always better to do it in your first point able charger and some cash in the currency of for with every airline, as they vary. If your they will stop some of departure, as the connecting airport might the countries you are passing through (if not, hold bags are still overweight, you can usu- people from board- not be aware of the situation. In some cases, then some euros and dollars should do the ally transfer the heavier items into your cabin ing - even against their it even makes more sense to change all your job). AN INSIGHTFUL tRIP TO ISRAEL AND PALESTINE fLAVIO SANSA TAKES US THROUGH HIS TRIP TO ISRAEL, SHOWCASING THE DEEP HISTORY OF THE AREA AND THE BEST TOURIST SPOTS

y trip to Israel and Palestine began at a travel guide however, as the language is dif- requires going through a security checkpoint, a dessert commonly found in Palestine. Fur- Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport, where ficult to navigate and not always accompanied such as the one adjacent to the famous West- ther advice I’d give is to visit the old port city MI was immediately exposed to the by any familiar Latinate translations. Travel- ern Wall. of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, because aside from being Hebrew language, and plentiful flags of the ling around can be difficult from this perspec- I must also mention that, despite which able to buy plenty of souvenirs from the tra- state of Israel in a variety of sizes. tive; things such as finding what ingredients sides your sympathies lie on regarding Israel’s ditional flea markets, there’s a famous restau- First impressions of a country are based are in food products you buy are close to im- conflict with the Palestinians, it would be par- rant called Abu Hassan where I probably ate on crucial initial interactions, with one of the possible unless you ask for the help of a kind ticularly inappropriate to showcase political the best hummus of my life. Good authentic first being the classic over charging taxi sce- local. There is little to worry about, however, affiliation with actions such as flag waving. food in Israel is easy to find. nario when trying to depart from the airport. as the city itself always has a solution to a for- Anecdotally, I can confirm that people have The negative part of my journey came So first, make sure to check rates for transport eigner in need. been denied entry into some areas for such ac- towards its conclusion, when going through services beforehand. Other than this, there is What I would recommend to anyone vis- tions. This advice goes for all areas of Israel, as an exit checkpoint from the West Bank. I was little to note on the airport itself. iting, if they have the sufficient funds, is to there are elements of the state which are not reminded by our local tour guide that, if it As someone who speaks multiple lan- book excursions (such as an Avia Tour). Clas- tolerant regarding political matters compared wasn’t for the Christmas holidays, he would guages and has been abroad before, I could sic, old-world cities such as Jerusalem sud- to general European standards. not have the required permit to travel be- not help but notice the difference of modern denly become easily accessible by this means Probably the most exciting excursion tween Israel and Palestine to see his family on Hebrew to other languages with its unique al- of travel. available to you is one which enters Palestine, either side. The border wall near the check- phabet. To this day, it is the only example of I went on a tour which lasted a day to where you get to visit important urban centers point was imposing, with its graffiti being a a revived dead language and it is easy to see the old part of the city. Jerusalem is divided such as Ramallah. It also offers the opportu- stark reminder that conflict in the region has where such a charm comes from. into four quarters (Jewish, Muslim, Catholic nity to go through what can be best described caused much suffering. Nevertheless, this was In terms of accommodation, it is hard to and Armenian Apostolic), with the only one as a scenic desert route to the city of Jericho. a trip full to the brim of raw culture. it also go wrong, as the city of Tel Aviv caters to all difficult to visit, according to my tour guide, Jericho, known as the “City of Palm Trees” in provided a most welcome change from the ge- the tourists’ needs. I would advise purchasing being the Armenian quarter. Entering the city the Hebrew Bible, is roughly 300 metres be- neric tourist excursion. neath sea level, a natural oasis of sorts where crops such as bananas are grown. It’s the city with the oldest known protective wall in the world - the first settlement in Jericho dates to around 9000 BC. On this same excursion through Pales- tine’s West Bank I managed to view the River Jordan, notable for being the site of the bap- tism of Jesus. I also got to visit Bethlehem, which as a city is important, being the home to the church of the Nativity and plenty of other religiously significant places. This church has beneath it a cave where the official spot of Jesus’ birth is marked, an area which is hard to visit as the church itself is frequently used by major denominations who close the cave’s entrance during service. It’s worth consulting your tour guide and/or planning well in advance if you want to visit a tourism hotspot such as this. Food in this region of the world is, by my IMAGE: FLAVIO SANSA taste, amazing. I’d urge anyone to try Kanafeh, IMAGE: FLAVIO SANSA Food & Drink M19 Why Fibre will leave you feeling Fabulous Alice Weetman discusses some of the negative impacts of low-carb diets in light of new research on dietary fibre

hinking of cutting the carbs this Janu- of strokes , type 2 diabetes, and bowel cancer. with the goal of burning fat, have seeped What does 30g of fibre ary? Think again. After 50 years of re- It’s clear from the findings that wholegrain into mainstream culture and look like? Tsearch on dietary fiber, and analysis of and fibre is an important factor in long-term the media now To achieve the 30g 185 studies and 58 clinical trials, the results health, and when talking to the BBC, Pro- more than recommended, in a are in. Fibre is a lifesaver, and it goes hand in fessor John Cummings, (a researcher in the day, you’d have to eat hand with carbohydrate consumption. This study), stated the results are “a game chang- something like: week, a landmark study commissioned by the er” and that “people have to start doing some- 2 Slices of Whole- World Health Organisation, was published thing about it”. wheat bread: 4g presenting fibre as a super food, which now Professor Forouhi, from the University A medium sized has been found to have a highly productive ef- of Cambridge, commented: “We need to take carrot: 1.5g fect in fighting long-term illness. serious note of this study” and that when it A medium sized Why is fibre so important? comes to fiber intake it’s a case of “quality potato (skin Fibre affects the way fat is absorbed into (…) very much, over and above, the debate on on): 4g the small intestine, and it is the main quantity”. A pear: 5g food source for the bacteria liv- So how much fibre do we A banana: ing in the large intestine. need? 3g The bacterium ferments The minimum rec- An orange: the fibre to make an ommended daily in- 3g abundance of differ- take of fibre is 25 to A cup of ent chemicals that 30g for an adult, cooked len- are then put to use yet in the UK fewer ever. tils: 4g throughout the than one in ten The demonising of It does look like a lot, how- body. adults actually carbs in these popu- ever there are plenty of simple What’s new? meet this; women lar diets, have led us ways to add a little more fibre to It’s a well getting on average to a belief that all carbohydrates are “bad”. In your diet. Snacking on small portions of nuts, known fact that fibre 17g a day and men reality, there are no good or bad carbs, all are (almonds and pistachios especially), upping aids digestion, but 21g. Globally, most good in moderation, but some are more ben- your fruit and veg intake, sprinkling some the study conducted of the population eficial than others. chia seeds over your cereal or popping some over the last 50 years, eats less than 20g of These beneficial carbs are the fibrous in a smoothie are all small steps to nail getting now published in the fibre daily. kind, such as whole-wheat bread, beans, puls- your 30g a day (and add some texture and fla- Lancet Medical Journal, Why aren’t we es and veg. Although it’s not impossible to get vour to your dishes). has found that fibre does getting enough fibre in fibre in these diets. Leafy greens and a vari- If you’re looking to add more fibre into so much more in the long our diets? ety of fruit are recommended with these di- your diet and want some advice, there are run. After studying participants One of the main concerns ets, and such foods tend to contain only small plenty of useful resourses online, especially for two decades, scientists found that of scientists conducting the study amounts and so ought to be eaten along with on the NHS’ Eat Well’ page. a diet with higher fibre levels leads to lower was the popular trend of the low-carb diet. other sources. Carbohydrates, such as oats blood pressure, weight and cholesterol levels. Diets such as Atkins, Keto and Paleo, that cut and whole-wheat pasta give your diet variety For more information on the WHO re- Not only that, but it naturally reduces the risk out or heavily restrict carbohydrate intake, and a boost of the all important fibre. search, check out the Lancet Medical Journal. York Valentine’s Special: tantalise your tastebuds Imogen Willis visits and reports back on the top ten Restaurants, Bars, and Pubs to visit in york this 14 February

he fun of New Year’s has passed, the nation of vines and lights on their ceiling will 8. The Botanist (15-19 Stonegate) Christmas pigs in blankets and prosec- make you feel like you are in a summer even- The Botanist’s pretty interiors, everyday live Tco are almost a distant memory, and ing garden. music, and warm lighting, make it a roman- everyone is retreating into big fluffy knits. Oh tic place for drinks. Book in advance as it is and Valentine’s Day is also on the horizon... 3. Lucia Wine Bar & Grill (13 Swinegate always super busy. Filling all with trepidation, excitement or Court East) downright despair, the day can be a celebra- Delicious selection of Italian dishes. Has an 9. Fossgate/ Micklegate Social (location’s in tion of love, or loneliness. But either way it outdoor seating area with heating and blan- the name) offers the opportunity for enjoying some deli- kets which is reminiscent of being in a Tuscan Both offer a wide selection of drinks, cosy cor- cious food and drink. square rather than the heart of York in the ners, and mood lighting. Instead of being down because the par- middle of winter. ty season is over, go out and enjoy delicious 10. Minster Inn (Marygate) meals and yummy cocktails. With this in 4. Khao San Road (50-52 Walmgate) Tucked away behind York Art Gallery, this is a mind we’ve offered our thoughts on 10 eating This one is a bit of a wonderful hidden gem. cosy pub offering plenty combinations of gin and drinking hotspots in York that you can This thai Bistro on Walmgate offers a fantas- and tonics, craft beer, and yummy tapas or visit on the February 14th. tic variety of dishes. We highly recommend pizza. It’s also dog friendly! IMAGE: OLLY JAMES Whether you are looking for a romantic the Panang curry with any selection of meat restaurant restaurant date for two, some- or tofu. where to celebrate Galentine’s, or anything in between, we’ve got you covered. Eat and be 5. Phranakon Thai tapas (19 Grape Ln) merry - and make sure you don’t do anything A very cute tapas bar in the cobbled back we wouldn’t do. streets of York. We recommend ordering two or three per person. There aren’t many tables 1. The Ivy Brasserie Restaurant (St. Helen’s so it’s worth booking in advance. Square) Tucked next to Betty’s The Ivy Brasserie was 6. Banyan (3 Little Stonegate) established in 1917, offering a selection of Cocktail bar and restaurant Banyan are offer- modern British dishes. It is a fancy location ing a 3 course meal and complementary porn- for dinner and drinks which will leave you star martini for £25 pp if you book online be- feeling very sophisticated. fore Valentine’s Day.

2. Gusto (2-4 Little Stonegate) 7. Turtle Bay (11 Little Stonegate) Their tagline ‘Elegantly Italian’ summarises With its arty installation of old speakers, ec- this restaurant perfectly. Serves delicious lectic mix of rum-based cocktails, and cool dishes and cocktails they champion a decent island bar this is always a fun place to go for IMAGE: CAROLYN COLES selection of Gluten-free options. The combi- drinks. Musings M20

Catherine Findings of Kirkham- Sandy a Fresher

IMAGE: PIXABAY Student Bank Statement, January 2019 KIrsten Murray returns t0 york for another term of change

In: Welcome to term two, the mid-point of the while hearing a hairdryer at 11pm doesn’t seem too academic year - where has the time gone?! Maybe unreasonable at university, it would never occur at £0 (Although Susan hasn’t paid me back for Domino’s, I swear) we are getting slightly ahead of ourselves here, home where my whole village is probably asleep however I have learnt from last term that time by 10pm. I’m also pretty sure the guy above me Out: flies once you get stuck in to university life and the got a new musical instrument for Christmas and £10 to have James Durcan and Finn Judge hopelessly flirt with work begins to pile up. is practicing it at intervals throughout the day - I After not going home for the entirety of first can assure you that he is smashing the new tunes. each other for a YUSU donation term, returning felt like travelling back to some Now, I hate to cause any jealousy but I did not £10 distant part of my life and I realised that, despite have to endure any exams throughout the dreaded on drinks for new friends you will never speak to again me leaving, nothing had changed. Visiting my first week of term. Therefore, unlike most, the fact £50 on memberships for societies you will never attend old school to receive my exam certificates felt like that I did no work or reading over Christmas re- transporting to another universe: everything had ally is of no consequence. To be perfectly honest I £10 for that copy of the Looking Glass anthology you will never remained the same, except I wasn’t there any- kind of forgot that most students would be sitting read more. We are officially alumni - sorry, when did I exams, so to see my flatmates revising when I first get so old and become an adult?! arrived back was mildly confused. £5 to The Koen Lamberts Leaving Party Fund Of course the best part of going home was At this point I would like to assure you that I £50 being looked after again; let’s not pretend that had summative essays at the end of the last term, Entirely necessary fancy dress costume on entirely suitable any of us used the washing machine, but instead so I have done work and my £9 000 is paying for budget marvelled at the speed in which dirty washing some kind of assessment. Despite the lack of revi- would reappear on the bed clean and neatly fold- sion, I have managed to fill my time with copious £50 on late Christmas presents to atone for forgetting to buy ed (thanks mum - don’t worry I do value you in amounts of reading and while it may have been them in the first place all your multifaceted glory). I now appreciate the done from the comfort of my bed, the fact that I unparalleled beauty of a full fridge that you can understand the critical materials with about the £8 for that textbook you don’t want to have to duel with your enjoy without the pressure of having to finish it same level of understanding as I have for the Japa- before the sell by date or risk wasting a few (very nese alphabet is at the forefront of my brain. peers for access to precious) pounds. Spring Term sees the English department £15 to change name to Mrs Chegwin Fully taking advantage of all the food at shattering the confidence I had just acquired in Christmas, the sofa and TV (and you know time my seminar groups last term by completely chang- £10 to bribe Nouse distribution helpers spent with the family etc), it quickly became time ing them. Just like back in September I was, once £10 on assorted bribes to return to university. This looming return was again, going blind into my new seminar groups, slightly nerve-wracking. Unlike in September however, instead of having no idea who could be £20 on various party supplies when I wondered if I would find friends, I now in them, now I do. Quite frankly, this is all the £5 wondered if the friends I had found would still like more frightening. I’m going to say it, some people on post-party disinfectant me and want to live with me next year. Please tell are just too intelligent, and actually I would prefer £40 on the half term train home me I am not the only one who had these paranoid it if you could just dumb it down a smidge as your thoughts?! Never fear though, within a few days superior knowledge is making the rest of us feel £15 movie tickets of term, everything had resumed as normal and I significantly inferior. £50 for popcorn can confirm they still like me and I still like them! Anyway, while this first week may have been My senses are heightened after five weeks a bit quiet, stressful and of course full of hardcore £25 cooking failure pizza delivery of silent, uninterrupted sleep. On the first night revision, I am now ready for Refreshers and to I was baffled by the noise that filled the air, only properly begin term two, making the most of what £35 on caffeine-related products to quickly realise that it was just a hairdryer, and York has to offer. New Year, new you and all that. eve bottomley on the perfect solution to the brexit chaos... POLITICS Tuesday 22 January 2019 16 ‘Trump of the Tropics’ begins his presidency

Party had governed Brazil since already congratulated Bolsanaro’s changing country? A country that autonomy of Brazil’s judiciary and 2002, represents a sharp swing to “great inauguration speech” and successfully hosted the Summer legislative institutions. The last Maddie Pitt the right. assured him of the support of the Olympic Games just two and a half possibility is that the political op- DEPUTY POLITICS EDITOR Pledging to crack down on the USA. years ago - the first country in South position will be too great for him corruption which has poisoned Despite previous approving America to do so. Postgraduate pol- to implement his policies, and per- mainstream Brazilian politics, Bol- noises with regard to Brazil’s dicta- itics student, Gabriel Cardoso, from haps even make him unable to com- sanaro succeeded in harnessing the torship, which ended in 1985, Bol- Brazil gave us his reaction: “I see plete his term. In every case, it is FAR-RIGHT POLITICIAN, Jair frustration directed at the opposing sonaro was quick to emphasise his three possible scenarios for Bolson- likely that he will strengthen police Bolsonaro, has been sworn in as intention to respect his country’s aro’s government. numbers and also counteract social Brazilian president after a cam- Bolsonaro’s constitution. Retaining the posi- Firstly, he movements that are against him.” paign filled with controversy and an tion of free market advocacy he could focus on In a U-turn that will please con-

election which dramatically divided inherited from his party, he reform and servationists, it appears that Bol-

the nation. rhetoric has has nonetheless drastically work with sonaro will not go through with his The former army captain has altered the previously so- other par- plans to merge the agriculture and already signed a decree relaxing gun showcased a “ cially liberal standpoint of ties to environment department, though laws, which he claims will reduce the PSL. Bolsonaro’s rheto- overcome the latter has already suffered cuts. Brazil’s widespread violence, ram- blatant hatred ric has showcased a blatant Brazil’s eco- The casual flavour of the debate sur- pant street crime and high levels of hatred of the LGBTQ+ nomic crisis, rounding three-fifths of the world’s homicide. He has also voiced his in- community; unashamed which hit us largest and most biodiverse tropical tentions to weaken legislation pro- misogyny, including a tol- hard in 2014. rainforest within Brazil’s borders tecting the Amazon rainforest and party following a wave of scandals. erance for rape culture; and Secondly, he is a clear signal to the world that his new environment minister has “Operation Car Wash”, an ongoing unapologetic racism, which may make the Bolsanaro’s policies are likely to ac- dismissed climate change as a “sec- investigation into a money launder- have enraged his many critics government more celerate, rather than slow climate ondary issue”. Ridding the coun- ing scheme in which by two former and shocked large parts of a authoritarian, by change. try of its persistent economic dif- Worker’s Party presidents, Luiz socially tolerant nation. reducing The promising rise of the ficulties is another major promise, Inácio Lula da Silvaand and Dilma What is next the world’s sixth most populous nation though much of his inauguration Rousseff, were allegedly involved, for this is falling into jeopardy. Bolsonaro’s speech boasted of “conserving val- has upended the reputation of the rapidly first challenge will be reconciling ues” and promoting national unity party and disillusioned voters. the divisions that he helped create. and freedom. With his military past and im- For such a controversial fig- Bolsonaro, who heads the anti- age as an “outsider” seeming to ure, the centrepiece of his cam- establishment Social Liberal Party bolster his credibility, Bolsanaro’s paign and exploited polarisation (PSL), attracted 55.2 per cent of the policy proposals bear a certain re- as a magnet for media attention, vote in the second round of the elec- semblance to those of his American the national unity he advocated tion on 28 October. The comforta- counterpart and have earnt him the upon his inauguration seems ble victory over opponent Fernando nickname “Trump of the Tropics”. unlikely to be easily achiev- Haddad, whose Socialist Worker’s The incumbent US President has IMAGE: US EMBASSY BRASILIA able any time soon. Viktor Orban introduces his new ‘slave law’

Nationalist Prime Minister Vik- Many also believe Orbán’s re- cendiary anti-semitic tropes, Orbán nal dissent, but from the European George Hodkinson tor Orbán insists the law is neces- gime is compromising the inde- has again claimed that those dem- Union. He has claimed previously DEPUTY POLITICS EDITOR sary to tackle labour shortages and pendence of the press and the ju- onstrating against the overtime law that his desire is to turn Hungary an ageing population exacerbated diciary by stripping back essential in December were agents of Soros. into an “illiberal democracy”. Many by many young workers emigrat- checks and balances. Orbán’s strict In spite of the protests, Orbán’s believe his inward-looking, con- ing to Western Europe. In response, control of the press meant that news hard-right Fidesz’s party still main- servative regime to be the antithesis THE WORKING WEEK – which unions have threatened potential outlets had to mostly rely on social tains strong support across large of the EU’s founding principles and all students face soon enough – may strike action. media for coverage of the protests, swathes of the population, particu- contend that the EU should take a seem long here in the UK but it’s Meanwhile, critics view the leg- as Hungarian national TV refused larly in rural areas. In elections last stronger stance against Hungary. much worse in Hungary. As a member of the EU since When students enter the world 2004, Hungary relies heavily on of work in the UK, they face a maxi- trade with Europe, which accounts mum of 48 hours work per week. for 81 per cent of the country’s ex- Over in Hungary, new legisla- ports. In September 2018, the EU tion increases employees’ potential voted to undertake disciplinary ac- overtime from 250 to 400 hours per tion against Hungary as a result of year. That’s the equivalent of an ex- the country transgressing a num- tra working day each week with no ber of its core values. A suspension requirement for workers to be paid of voting rights is unlikely, because for up to three years. IMAGE: PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA Orbán can rely on the conservative Thousands of protesters took to regime in Poland to veto any actions the streets of Budapest last month islation as another cynical power- to cover the demonstrations. year, he managed to win two-thirds against him. to demonstrate against this so- play by Hungary’s increasingly au- Since coming to power for the of the seats in parliament. Much of Further demonstrations are called “slave law”. thoritarian regime. In recent years second time in 2010, Orbán has re- his support comes from those who planned by protesters through Janu- Opposition to the policy has Orbán has taken a hard-line stance peatedly blamed many ills of Hun- admire his “strongman” image and ary, although Orbán maintains that come from a wide range of people against immigration, including the garian society on the billionaire his perceived ability to stand up to the overtime legislation is largely in society, including student groups construction of a border fence and Jewish businessman, George Soros. immigration from the Middle East. optional and that his reforms are and political parties of both the left criminalising anyone who attempts Despite widespread accusations The threats to Orbán’s authori- necessary in order to protect Hun- and right. to help asylum seekers. that his government is peddling in- tarian rule come not only from inter- gary and grow the economy.

China and Canada’s cold relations America’s dancing queen Johnson jokes. Wait, he wasn’t Coffee chaos caused by shortage GLOBAL Canadian-Chinese relations have Youngest ever Congresswoman, Al- Boris Johnson has been caught Can’t make a 9am without your caf- soured following the arrest of Hua- exandria Ocasio-Cortez, has trolled lying (again) at a speech at JCB feine fix? 60 per cent of the world’s wei Telecoms executive Meng Wan- the anonymous Twitter user who at- headquarters on 18 January after 124 species of coffee are on the verge zhou who was arrested in Canada for tempted to humiliate her by posting he claimed he did not even men- of extinction. Ethiopia, increas- allegedly breaching US export and a video of her dancing at college. The tion Turkey during the campaign ingly stable under the leadership sanction rules. China has detained 11-second clip of her dancing and leading up to the 2016 referendum. of Prime Minister Abiy, is still one at least three other Canadian citizens lip-syncing outside her new office Anti-Turkish messages from the of the world’s poorest nations, and in apparently retaliatory arrests, ac- in Capitol Hill proves her moves are Leave campaign and private letters may not be able to protect the for- POLITICS cusing two of them of “endangering better than Theresa May’s. to David Cameron show otherwise. ests where its coffee grows against national security”. the effects of climate change. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 17 Shutdown continues

ers have not received paychecks Patrick Walker since December. Impact varies by agency: em- POLITICS CORRESPONDENT ployees of National Parks and the Food & Drug Administration have been sent home without pay, whereas the Transport Security THOUSANDS OF FEDERAL gov- Administration (TSA) has required IMAGE: EUROPEAN EXTERNAL ACTION ernment employees continue to its border officials and air traffic work for no pay as the longest gov- controllers to work for free to keep ernment shutdown in American essential services running. The im- history enters day 32. As Democrats pact of this unpaid work has been Macron and Merkel to create and Republicans in the US Capi- felt both by government employees, tol fail to reach an agreement on and by the US economy, which is funding for Trump’s border wall, expected to lose around $1 billion essential government services lie a week for the duration of the shut- Franco-German superpower dormant, and some government down according to the White House employees are being forced to use Council of Economic Advisors. sitions and issue joint statements.” extent of European integration soup kitchens to feed themselves The President personally Joseph Silke This comes as part of a wider ef- thus far. While ostensibly a sign and their families. bought the Clemson University fort to assert the EU’s diplomatic of unity and strength, many com- The government has “shut football team a huge buffet of fast EDITOR power on the world stage. The two mentators have noted it as a sign down” because House Democrats, food last week after the shutdown countries will push for Germany on the project’s precariousness. who are responsible for making put most of his staff on leave. Mr to get a permanent seat on the UN The move is likely to expose funds available for federal agencies Trump lauded the “great American Security Council. tensions both within the two coun- through annual budgetary appro- food” which attracted mockery from TODAY FRENCH President, Em- The closer bond will also man- tries and the EU. The move has priations, have yet to reach an agree- many critics, but quarterback Tre- manuel Macron, and German ifest in the form of a Franco-Ger- been condemned by the principal ment with President Trump. Both vor Lawrence said “it was awesome”. Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will man security council which will opposition parties in both coun- are required to lend their support to There are a few obvious routes sign an unprecedented treaty to act as a “steering group” for “com- tries: the far right AfD in Germany the eventual funding bill. Without to ending the shutdown. FiveThir- integrate their two countries. The mon culture and common deploy- and the National Rally, formerly the budget agreement, agencies are tyEight reported last week that move, designed as a model for ments”. This could take inspiration the National Front, in France. The funded through temporary meas- most Americans blame Trump for European federalisation, will see from UN peacekeeping operations. move also perpetuates the feeling ures, but these programmes effec- the shutdown: under normal po- France and Germany forge shared Once the UK withdraws from the of domination of the bloc by the tively ran out of funding just before litical expectations, he might be ex- foreign, defence and economic EU, France will be the only sub- two countries, while anger con- Christmas. pected to cave first and make a deal policies with shared cabinet access. stantive military power in the EU. tinues to grow over migration and The sticking point is a section with the Democrats. The two countries are to act as one Married with German economic economic disputes in Southern allocating $5 billion dollars for the Alternatively, a group of Sena- in many respects and are to seek a power, this could prove to be a for- and Eastern European states. border wall. This represents a tiny tors led by Lindsay Graham have permanent seat on the UN Secu- midable military partnership and Even between France and part of the total federal budget, suggested a temporary three-week rity Council for Germany. the model for an EU army. Germany, relations have not been which last year hit around $4 tril- re-opening to allow for negotia- France and Germany are the The two leaders, who have their best. Despite President Ma- lion. This dispute therefore is more tion time. If a compromise two biggest economies in the Eu- both been substantially weakened cron’s ambition to inject new life a concern of ideology than cannot be reached, rozone and their combined GDP is domestically, are doubling down into the European project, there it is financial responsi- Trump has expressed greater than that of Japan. Presi- in their mission to pursue a uni- has been little sign of it material- bility. Democrats en- his willingness to dent Macron’s office has said that fied continent in the face of fierce ising. Germany has been critical tered office promising declare a ‘national the agreement will lead to greater opposition from nationalists at of French budgets, made worse by to stall key parts of emergency’ and “economic and social convergence” home and abroad. Concerns have Macron’s concessions to the gilets Trump’s agenda, and give himself extra between the two countries, while a been raised beyond that, however, jaunes protests, while in return this is the first test powers to fund his spokesman for Chancellor Merkel France has been frustrated by the of their ability to wall. said that the two parties “want to German refusal to increase spend- achieve that. Both This is un- move ahead to ensure the security The choice of ing to encourage growth. sides have stakes in likely consider- and wellbeing of citizens as well as The choice of Aachen as

the game: the wall ing Congressional a strong, sovereign and democratic Aachen as the the setting for the treaty car-

was, of course a key Republicans, Europe.” ries immense symbolism which campaign pledge for concerned about Economically this will involve setting carries the two countries hope will pro- President Trump, government over- “harmonisation” of business regu- “ ject strength rather than anxiety. who has said he reach, have lations and fiscal policy mediated immense Aachen hosted the ancient court is willing to let made clear by a shared assembly. Regions on of Charlemagne, often dubbed the shutdown that they don’t the border of the two countries symbolism “the father of Europe”, who cham- continue for support the will also be encouraged to become pioned himself as the successor to “months or policy. “Eurodistricts” with shared water, as other EU member states fear the Roman Emperors. even years” With no electricity, and transport facilities that he combined clout of the two President Macron and Chan- until Dem- solution pre- - even shared public services such countries will upset the balance of cellor Merkel are equally ambi- ocrats ac- senting itself, as hospitals. They will also be in- power within the bloc and drown tious and hope to leave an equally quiesce. the US shut- centivise joint business ventures out dissent. lasting mark on the continent. Mean- down could across the border and common en- As Euroscepticism gains mo- Either that mark will be the uni- while, as be set to go vironmental projects. mentum across the continent fication of Europe as they intend, federal on for some On foreign policy and defence, ahead of the European elections or the erosion of European unity agencies time to come the two countries are to conduct this year, Macron and Merkel have will remain to be seen. In the face remain despite the a shared diplomatic front. Both reaffirmed their commitment to of fierce resistance on all sides and unfunded, President’s governments will hold “regular the European project despite the critical fault lines exerting tremen- 800 000 offering of consultations on all levels before looming political and economic dous pressure on the integrity of govern- a deal this major European meetings, and crises. This new treaty, to be signed the EU, their determination to re- ment work- IMAGE: GAGE SKIDMORE weekend. take care to establish common po- in Aachen, represents the furthest alise their dream is undeniable.

where all the rules and procedures series of historical, political, and le- Majesty the Queen, but these royal power is ancestrally rooted in the of the government are set out. Un- gal practices. Basically, the law rec- powers known as the royal preroga- Magna Carta. Parliament cemented like other countries, most famously ognises Parliament as the supreme tive are exercised through the Prime its independence during events of France and the United States, the legislative body. The courts can only Minister as the Queen’s chief minis- the seventeenth century, with the constitution is drawn from a variety interpret the intent of statute law. ter in practice. This really highlights production of the Bill of Rights. NOUSE EXPLAINS of different sources – which is why Parliament consists of three ele- the informality of the constitutional With this, the constitution can be The British Constitution it is so much more difficult to inter- ments, the upper and lower cham- structure. The constitution can be summarised by its propensity to The British constitution organises pret what the constitution actually bers and the monarch: the House of sourced from four areas: Common build new law upon old. The flex- and regulates state power, and fun- is. It is argued that, because it is “un- Lords, the House of Commons and Law which is passed by court judge- ibility of the constitution is relevant damentally shapes the structure of written”, it is easier to make amend- the Queen. In order for a bill to be ments, Statute Law which is passed at the moment with disputes over the state. It is one of the only un- ments to the constitution; however, passed, it needs to be ratified in both by the Legislature, Conventions and the role of the Speaker during Brexit codified constitutions in the world! this is a debateable issue. Unlike a of these chambers. To add more lay- literature that has given a detailed debates after John Bercow, the cur- What this means in practical terms processed document, our constitu- ers to this, the executive power of description of the laws and customs rent Speaker, broke with non-legally is that there is no single document tion has been constructed through a the country is actually vested in Her of the government. Parliamentary binding conventions. BUSINESS & FINANCE Tuesday 22 January 2019 18 Female graduates paid less than their male peers

ates after completing their degree - employment. Despite this, the law 2017 and 2018 with the mean and highest paid quartile being domi- Charlotte Mapletoft the gap increases to around a £2 500 is not enforced 100 per cent of the median hourly rate both increasing. nated by men, with men making up DEPUTY BUSINESS & FINANCE EDITOR difference between men and women time, leaving women at a disadvan- Although not substantial, this 62 per cent of the quartile. What’s within three years, and roughly £8 tage. highlights the increasing problem more, male staff receive more bo- 000 after ten years. This creates an On the 5 April every year busi- of the gender pay nuses than fe- male staff. This unfair advantage for men, as wom- nesses with 250 employees or more gap as corpora- leaves pay in- THE GENDER PAY GAP is a per- en with the same qualifications are are legally required to publish their tions such as HSBC equality as a sistent issue in most businesses in paid less. Statistics alone show that gender pay gap report. HSBC Bank are not closing the problematic the UK. The gap negatively impacts the female graduates earn around plc employs over 20 000 people; in gap. Female employ- issue for both the majority of female graduates 8.9 per cent less than male grad- 2018, their gender pay gap report ees dominate the the Univer- from the moment they begin their uates. In quite a few showed that women’s mean hourly lower quartile with sity female first job after gradu- ation. instances this rate was 61 per cent lower than 70 per cent in the graduates Female gradu- insinuates than men’s and their median hourly rate group being fe- and female ates earn consid- female gradu- was 30 percent lower than men’s. male, while men employees. erably less than ates are held back This is in comparison to the 2017 dominate the top It poses the their male coun- because of their report which showed that women’s quartile making question: is terparts. This gender. mean hourly pay was 59 per cent up 67 per cent of the Universi- leaves female In the lower than men’s and their median the group. This further ty actually try- students pre- annual gov- highlights the difference ing to tackle the disposed to be- ernment in pay between male and fe- issue of closing ing paid less. gender pay The BBC claimed male employees, as females are the gender pay The difference gap reports, excluded from higher paying po- gap between their male and fe- in pay between some com- sitions. male employees?

male and female panies appear female graduates In a previous article written Overall, the 2018 government

graduates gradu- to be striving to by Nouse on the gender pay gap at data shows that 50 per cent of busi- ally increases over IMAGES: KEN TEEGARDEN close the difference earn £1600 less York University, it was stated that nesses have improved their gender the years, with the in male and female “ statistically, the mean gender pay pay gap, leaving the other 50 per- sum becoming larger employees’ pay. However, than their male gap was just over 19 per cent. This cent increasingly in favour of male each year. The gap not only affects the gap still persists, leav- is just over five per cent higher than employees. Although employers are graduates but all of the UK’s female ing prospective and current female the national average. It highlights making a conscious effort to close employees with women being paid employees faced with this problem. counterparts the problem of the gender pay gap the gap, the pay gap reports being less than men in a lot of businesses. The Equal Pay Act set in place in which affects the majority of female published this April will determine In 2018 alone, news reports by 1970 stated that the United King- hourly rate was 29 per cent lower employees in the nucleus of the whether the gap has become bigger the BBC claimed figures demon- dom prohibited any less favourable than men’s. This shows the gender University. The mean pay of female or smaller between large corpora- strated that female graduates earn treatment between men and women pay gap between female and male employees is substantially lower tions, and whether more should be £1 600 less a year than male gradu- in terms of pay and conditions of employees has increased between than their male colleagues, with the done to counter the problem. A circular future: an eco-friendly fashion industry? ers are those that are derivatives of the most lucrative commodities and regenerate natural systems. house-gas emissions by up to 70 per Hannah Rudd of plastic, and unless you were liv- traded on the global food market, Essentially, materials will go cent and expand its workforce by BUSINESS & FINANCE CORRESPONDENT ing under a rock during 2018, then so it is not a far stretch to suggest through a seemingly never-ending about four per cent, producing the you’ll know that plastic is very bad that this could have potential harm- cycle whereby they are consistently ultimate low-carbon economy. for aquatic environments. At cur- ful consequences for human health re-fashioned into another product Undoubtedly, to improve the rent rates, the Ellen McArthur through bioaccumulation. Studies of use after their first life. It would fashion industry’s impact on our MANY OF US DON’T even realise Foundation has estimated that be- have found plastic within humans, result in better economic, environ- seas, a shift towards biodegradable the impact that our fashion choices tween 2015 and 2050, 22 million but it’s not certain what the impacts mental and social outcomes that are product composition must be made. are having on the global environ- tonnes of microfibers will be thrown are for our bodies. Although natural fibers are more ment. into our oceans. So, what can be done to miti- expensive, it is imperative that we The desire to keep up with the Every time you put your syn- gate against this horrendous situa- A circular change the public’s psyche to enable latest trends has given birth to the thetic fibered clothes into the wash- tion? an acceptance of clothing longevity

fast-fashion industry, where clothes ing machine, hundreds of thou- A circular economy is the economy is the to become the norm. are quickly manufactured from syn- sands of miniscule microfibers are championed direction for the fash- Currently, the fashion industry

thetic fibers and are designed for released into the waterways before ion world, but what exactly does it championed has been found to be adding more to short-term usage. Not only does this eventually escaping to the ocean. entail? The Ellen McArthur Foun- “ global climate change than the aer- process absorb vast enormities of fi- Once there, these very fine synthetic dation describes it as “gradually de- onautical and shipping industries nite resources, but it is also having threads can be engulfed by marine coupling economic activity from the direction for the combined. However, change is al- catastrophic implications in terms organisms – particularly by bivalves consumption of finite resources and ready taking place with high- street of both substantial pollution and like oysters and mussels, which are designing waste out of the system. fashion world stores like M&S and H&M already further social inequalities. filter feeders. Underpinned by a transition to re- having a textile recycling scheme in In fact, it is predicted that by A recent study from the Bi- newable energy sources, the circular currently being missed by the pre- operation, and Primark launching 2050 the fashion industry will be gelow Laboratory for Ocean Science model builds economic, natural and sent linear textiles system. a clothing ‘take-back’ scheme later solely responsible for consuming a revealed that mussels ingest one in social capital.” In fact, a study in the nature of this year. This reprocessing of mate- quarter of the global annual carbon ten microfibers within their envi- It is based on three principles: seven European countries, noted rials not only creates jobs, but also is budget (Ellen McArthur Founda- ronment, later incorporating them design out waste and pollution; that a move to a circular economy energy saving, while simultaneously tion). The majority of us wear syn- into their tissues. Seafood is one keep products and materials in use; would reduce each country’s green- reducing resource consumption and thetic fabrics every day – 60 per waste. cent of all clothing is made of these Transforming an industry cur- fabrics, which include materials like rently worth $2.4 trillion is no easy polyester and nylon. task, but for our global community Many of these clothes are poorly that is continually striving for sus- made and, as a result, it is predicted tainable development, it seems to be that more than half of fast-fashion a job worth taking. is thrown out in under a year, with Embedding sustainable mate- one truck of textiles being sent to rials in our lives going forward is landfill every second. This is a mon- crucial – the University of York’s umental amount when you consider One Planet Week, held in Week Six that there are 86 400 seconds in a of Spring Term, is centred on this day. theme. Head to bit.ly/OnePlan- But the story of fast-fashion etWeek to check out the programme does not end there. Synthetic fib- IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF YORK of events being held. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 19

Is Britain on track for an energy crisis? WEEK IN was set to create nearly 9 000 jobs. nuclear power stations will force the was also the case with the Hinkley Aasha Kimpton The decision to withdraw from the government to invest into alterna- Point C plant - the project was un- NUMBERS DEPUTY BUSINESS & FINANCE EDITOR project comes just months after tive forms of energy such as wind der heavy scrutiny due to the vast fellow Japanese tech giant Toshiba farms. amounts of government subsidies scrapped their plans to build a pow- Some may view this as a posi- awarded to the project. There are Digest of the week’s most er plant in Cumbria, North West tive, due to the fact that the cost also fears that the cancelling of the important figures. HITACHI, THE JAPANESE giant, England. of offshore wind farms has signifi- project could mean a brain drain has cancelled plans for a £16bn nu- Toshiba pulled out of the pro- cantly reduced to around £57.5 per out of North Wales, as young engi- clear power station in Wylfa, Wales, ject due to the inability to find a megawatt – compared to the price neers seek out other opportunities. due to fears of rising production buyer. It was estimated the Toshiba of £92.5 per megawatt at Hinkley Of six nuclear power projects, 40 costs amid Brexit uncertainty. Cumbria plant would have provided Point C. However, as wind farms three have been abandoned and two Hitachi had been in talks with around seven per cent of UK energy. are a highly unpredictable source of are currently struggling to get the Free trade agreeements yet to the UK government since June Hitachi pulling out of the deal spells energy, they require back up stores, bureaucratic green light. Only Hin- be signed by International Trade over funding for the project. How- disaster for the UK government’s thus increasing the cost of main- kley Point C has begun construction, Secretary Liam Fox to replace EU ever, agreeable terms could not be objective to create a self-sustaining tenance. It was estimated that the although eight years behind sched- deals, should no-deal occur reached despite the UK government energy supply. Wylfa power station would produce ule. The UK will now significantly offering to take a one-third equity The dismissal of the project will energy for only £75 per megawatt, struggle to reach its objective of in- stake in the project. The Wylfa also mean the UK will struggle to making it one of the cheapest sourc- creasing domestic energy supplies power station on Anglesey was esti- meet its climate change obligations. es of energy in the UK. from 15 per cent to 30 per cent. This mated to power around five million Currently the UK is relying on out- At this moment it is unclear objective will be made even harder homes. dated turbines and coal energy to how the UK government plans to with the expected shutdown of the According to independent re- make up domestic energy supply. counteract the loss of Wylfa energy; Sizewell B plant in 2035. Hitachi search, the project was expected to Currently, the UK has 15 reactors however, it is likely Britons may face have said the decision to withdraw bring in around £5.7bn to the Welsh generating around 21 per cent of a rise in gas and electric prices in from the project would cost around economy and the construction stage its electricity. The cancelling of two the near future. Tim Yea labels the 300bn yen (£2.1bn). Since Japanese investors have

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other than China. China is already hopes of a revival a part investor in the new Hinkley jobs at risk as Phillips to close “ Point C project and this did not last UK manufacturing plant of the UK nuclear come without fears and animosity. Security experts were worried the Chinese could build weaknesses energy industry into computer systems which would give them the ability to completely £2.3 billion cancelling of the project a “huge dis- shut down UK energy production, appointment and a crushing blow to and so it was heavily argued against worth of British exports using hopes of a revival of the UK nuclear allowing a hostile state access to Amazon couriers announced at energy industry”. But not all are as critical infrastructure. risk by the tech giant disappointed over the cancellation, As Chinese investment may not many believe that the government’s be a viable option, the UK’s domes- potential £5bn-plus public stake in tic nuclear energy status will remain IMAGE: JIRÍ SEDLÁCEK the project was far too high. This unclear. Christmas nightmare on the high street has suspended bonuses for its staff and was forced to release a profit as Tesco, which enjoyed the best 2.1% Cassian Frost in 66 years. HMV went into admin- warning in the run-up to the Christ- Christmas in nearly a decade. Mor- BUSINESS & FINANCE EDITOR istration three days after Christmas, mas period. risons attributed its own success to Inflation rate at lowest in making it the second time it has in The British Retail Consortium “increasingly savvy” consumers who two years six years, after yet another year of released a report this month which shopped there for its competitive disappointing earnings that can be stated 31 per cent of non-food sales prices. AS THE NEW TERM begins, the likely attributed, though not exclu- are now being done on the internet Other discount supermarkets damaged high street limps off to a sively, to the rise in use of internet which reinforced fears that footfall such as Aldi and Lidl both secured sluggish start after a painful Christ- based stream providers such as Net- – the amount of shoppers physically strong sales in food, with Aldi mak- 3 000 mas season. Marks & Spencer, flix and Amazon Prime. entering retail stores – is likely to ing over £1bn over the period. As New Look, Debenhams and House Online clothing retailers did far remain a persistent future problem. for clothing retail, Next had sur- Tesla workers to lose jobs after of Fraser are all looking to close “A company like Shop Direct vived the Christmas period pulling Elon Musk announces a “tiny stores following serious falls in rev- has around a million home pages ahead of its clothing competitors, profit” enue. Sports Direct founder and Retailers are and is tailored to reflect what you, despite resisting pre-holiday dis- major shareholder in Debenhams as an individual customer, [have] counting which had some expect- and House of Fraser, Mike Ashley, likely to need to bought in the past and your brows- ing it to suffer. It’s become clear this claimed November was “the worst ing history, your age and possibly was thanks to its online shop, how- on record” and “unbelievably bad” bolster their own the area you live, so it can target you ever, which did exceedingly better for retailers. He also got rid of both with specific discounts and promo- than its high street counterparts.

Debenhams’ chairman and chief internet platform tions tailored for you” said Richard Could this represent an end to executive in a dramatic shake-up of Lim, Chief Executive of retail eco- the high street? Unlikely, as despite the company’s board after its share if they want to nomics. having a bad season, the high street price dropped 15 per cent follow- “ The data that online stores have is still bustling with activity with ing the announcement of its disap- access to is far more extensive, and the recent lack thereof, relating to pointing season. compete with they are also able to react faster to fears on spending power due to the Mothercare, the retailer of baby shoppers entering the site. Cookies current inflation rate and Brexit un- 71 and maternity goods, is expected online shops that your browser gathers up mean certainty. On the other hand, retail- Labour MPs named by Peo- to have closed 58 stores by March, advertisements on social media are ers are likely to need to bolster their ple’s Vote as supporters for since May last year. Even the em- better than their high street com- even personalised to your interests own internet platform if they want the cause ployee-owned John Lewis failed to petitors with Boohoo.com faring and show you items you may have to compete with online shops that deliver a strong performance, which particularly well along with its other already viewed with discounts in are growing at a much faster rate, has led to uncertainty on their bo- brands. But not all were immune to order to complete the sale. Some and are predicted to continue this IMAGES (TOP TO BOTTOM): NUMBER 10; CANONI- nuses, leading to the the first year it the revenue hit as ASOS struggled shops managed out positively, such trend. CALIZED; HEISENBERG MEDIA SCIENCE Tuesday 22 January 2019 20 Nuclear power: generating more problems for the future?

terial, usually uranium. Because nu- to cost £18 billion, however the clear power plants do not burn fuel, overrun could be up to £21 billion. Jay Dyer they do not produce greenhouse gas In November, Toshiba announced SCIENCE EDITOR emissions. Nuclear reactors sustain it had scrapped plans of a nuclear an ongoing chain reaction of fis- plant in Cumbria that was set to sion, through surrounding the solid generate 7 per cent of the UK’s ALTHOUGH NUCLEAR energy is uranium fuel in water. The reaction power. Then in January 2018, Hi- IMAGE: KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET proven to provide low carbon elec- splits the uranium atoms, generat- tachi also scrapped plans to build tricity, with relatively high energy ing heat and releasing neutrons, a power station in Wales, as well as security, the sector faces many chal- indefinitely suspending plans for lenges. another in Gloucestershire. This Can MDMA cure Nuclear energy was once Nuclear is quickly has left a large hole in UK power thought to be the final solution to generation, as together the plants the worlds’ energy problems, but is losing support to would have provided 15 per cent of now creating more problems than electricity demand. The Guardian diseases like PTSD? it is worth. The UK has invested renewables, both in reported that the the Green party heavily in nuclear power, but whilst noted EDF’s review of the project it is a secure source of electricity, should be the “final nail in the cof- mental functioning, and depend- it is also massively expensive. The terms of popularity fin” for Hinkley, and advocates the ence. Some harms to others in- power plants may cheap to run de- reduce of nuclear power in general. Joseph Silke cluded injury, crime, and impact spite having waste disposal and and cost In nearby Europe, there are EDITOR on family life. decommissioning costs, however 128 nuclear reactors, found in 14 The study found that alco- building them is accompanied with which then hit other uranium atoms” different member states of the Eu- hol is the most harmful drug by a a large price tag. These capital costs causing them to split too, generat- ropean Union. Nuclear power THIS PAST THURSDAY, Profes- considerable margin, followed by include construction, site prepara- ing more heat and neutrons. This makes up more than 25 per cent of sor David Nutt came to the cam- heroin, crack cocaine, and meth- tion and manufacture. According heat then provides the steam which the electricity produced by the EU pus for a talk hosted by The York amphetamine. The three least to the World Nuclear Association, drives an electricity producing tur- as a whole. Half of this is found in Union titled: ‘Liberalising drug harmful were psilocybin mush- “building a large-scale nuclear re- bine. France, a country that historically laws to help our brains’. Professor rooms, buprenorphine, LSD, and actor takes thousands of workers, The topic of just how ‘green’ nu- has had a high percentage of nu- Nutt, a neuropsychopharmacolo- MDMA. Alcohol was given an huge amounts of steel and concrete, clear power is has been questioned clear energy, and had in 2011 an gist at Imperial College London, overall harmfulness of 72, twelve thousands of components, and sev- throughout the years. The power operating capacity of 903 GWe . has spent his career studying the times more harmful than psilocy- eral systems to provide electricity, stations create vast amounts of nu- However, many member states are brain and is a strong advocate for bin mushrooms at 6. There was no cooling, ventilation, information, clear waste, which is tricky to dis- strongly anti-nuclear, and electric- reform of the global regime on correlation between current drug control and communication”. pose. There is also the issue of nu- ity markets often face opposition to drugs. classifications in law and harmful- Nuclear power is quickly los- clear accidents and disasters which, the power source from populist sup- Current drug laws, he argues, ness. ing support to renewables, both in while having a low chance of occur- port for renewables. strangle the advance of medical Not only did the study demon- terms of popularity and cost. On ring, are devastating when they do From now to 2030, it is like science, especially in the treatment strate that current drug laws have average, renewables have dropped happen, and create fear and panic. that nuclear capacity will be re- of mental health conditions like no relation to harms, other to about a third of their original In comparison, renewable energy duced worldwide, due to either re- depression, anxiety, and post-trau- research conducted by Nutt has price in recent years and are becom- sources do not experience these actors reaching the end of their safe matic stress disorder. His research demonstrated that controlled sub- ing increasingly more viable. A long problems. operating life, or being de-commis- has indicated that currently illegal stances have exciting clinical standing problem is that renewable In the UK, there are 15 reactors sioned from political opposition. drugs, such as cannabis, psilocy- potential. Cannabis, for example, energy cannot be stored and genera- generating about 21 per cent of our A decrease of 122 GWe is expected bin, and MDMA, could have revo- has potential applications for pa- tion fluctuates according to weather electricity, however, by 2025 almost across the whole of Europe in the lutionary clinical applications but tients with sleep disorders conditions. However this is quickly half of this capacity will be retired. nearby future. In France and Fin- prejudicial state restrictions mean or cancer, whilst psilocybin can be being solved with new develop- In addition, the UK’s electric- land, two other power stations are countless patients continue to suf- used to alleviate depression, obses- ments into large scale energy stor- ity market is liberalised and power also significantly delayed and over fer unnecessarily. sive-compulsive disorder, and even age, such as using banks of batteries generation is privatised, which budget. Professor Nutt shot to inter- cluster headaches. Current regula- or compressed air. Nuclear power makes investment into nuclear en- The debate of how sustainable, national fame when he was fired tions, however, make such drugs plants on the other hand are having ergy problematic. efficient and viable nuclear energy in 2009 by then Labour Home almost impossible to research to ever-increasing costs and vulner- Earlier this year, EDF report- is, and how many benefits it pro- Secretary Alan Johnson from his determine their full potential. abilities, needing vast amounts of ed that the development of Hin- vides is still raging on. However if government post of Chair of the During his talk, Nutt called water, and any problems within the kley Point, a controversial power developments into renewables con- Advisory Council on the Misuse of this stifling of research “the worst plant cause long shutdown periods. plant in Somerset, was £1.5 billion tinue to produce successful results, Drugs for publicly arguing that al- censorship of research since the Nuclear fission is the process by over budget and 15 months behind and have none of the problems that cohol and tobacco are more harm- banning of the telescope by the which electricity is generated from schedule. Two new reactors are in nuclear creates, nuclear power itself ful than LSD, ecstasy and cannabis. Catholic Church”. A study 2014 splitting atoms of a radioactive ma- development, originally projected could face decommission. His firing unexpectedly captured conducted into MDMA indi- headlines across the world and he cated that subjective perceptions used this platform to continue to of positive memories increased fight public misconceptions about whilst perceptions of negative or and government policy on drugs. traumatic memories were less bad. In 2013, he was awarded the This was due to decreased brain John Maddox Prize for “promoting blood flow to the hippocampus science and evidence on a matter and amygdala. of public interest, despite facing He emphasised that, unlike difficulty and hostility in doing so” for recreational use, the clinical for his actions. use of the drug remained gruelling Nutt has been continuing to pio- but crucially more effective than neer research into the potential other treatments. With many vet- applications of currently illegal erans suffering from PTSD and the drugs in medicine. most severe refugee crisis since the In a study co-authored by Second World War occurring in Nutt a published in The Lancet in Syria with similar crises across the 2010, 20 drugs were ranked using world, further research in this field multiple-criteria decision analysis is needed more than ever. Securing in order of harmfulness according funding, however, is near impossi- to 16 metrics. These metrics were ble as MDMA is a controlled sub- split between harms to the user stance. Scientists must rely on pri- and harms to others. Some harms vate funding, which Nutt secured to the user included drug-specific from Channel 4 to study MDMA IMAGE: FELIX KÖNIG or related mortality, impaired for a live programme in 2012. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 21 Bacteria turning the tide on the mosquito menace

humans is less than 100, compared population carrying Wolbachia. outside their houses to help spread There are, however, a number to the millions of species on earth). The impact on population size the bacteria and cases of dengue of disadvantages associated with Robbie Allen Wolbachia, however, is something is only one of the benefits to us hu- the use of Wolbachia. For one, de- SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT very different and somewhat spe- mans. The other lies in the resist- spite naturally infecting thousands cial: it is classed as a symbiont. A ance to viruses and other pathogens If the disease of species of insects, Aedes aegypti symbiont is effectively an organism that the symbiont offers to the mos- isn’t one of them. In order to es- THROUGHOUT THE history living within another, larger organ- quitoes. If the disease, for example cannot take hold tablish Wolbachia in a mosquito of mankind, mosquitoes and the ism in a mutually beneficial way. In dengue or malaria, is unable to take population the bacteria has to be diseases they carry have been a this case, Wolbachia bestows a de- hold in the mosquito, it will be far in the mosquito, manually inserted into the eggs of scourge upon human beings across gree of protection from viruses to less likely to infect a human host mosquitoes in order to infect the the world. It is estimated that half the insect within which it is living. through taking a blood meal. The embryos, adding a layer of compli- the people who have ever died were This trait is crucial to the potential discovery of this effect was a revela- it will be far less cation to the distribution process. killed by Malaria, a disease passed these fantastic little bacteria have as tion and, indeed, it seems to work In addition, while in a small, closed e from person to person by the Aedes a key in stopping the global spread in practice too. Between 2011 and likely to infect a area it is a one-time treatment, try- aegypti mosquito. The mosquito of mosquitoes and the diseases they 2015, large scale releases of these ing to treat a substantial area such is statistically the most dangerous carry. Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in human host as a whole country would be very animal on the planet – aside from So how does Wolbachia work? Australia took place to try and stop difficult as it would be possible for D? humans. How could it stop the growing the spread of Dengue fever. Thou- started to plummet to almost uninfected mosquitoes to fly in The scenario in modern times prevalence of these mosquitoes? sands hung boxes of treated eggs non-existent levels. ” and re-establish a Wolbachia-free is hardly this bleak, with the emer- The answer lies in the somewhat colony within the population. This gence of modern medicine as well unfortunate (for the mosquitoes) means it would have to be a treat- as pesticides and other safety meas- side effects that the bacteria bring ment repeated yearly to maintain ures. This doesn’t change the fact about. Wolbachia is a master ma- the distribution of the Wolbachia. that there are still around 3.9 bil- nipulator of the insect reproductive It’s crucial to remember that lion people worldwide who are at system, changing the composition this is only the effect the bacte- risk from mosquito-borne diseases and structure of the eggs of female ria have on mosquito populations. such as Malaria and Dengue fever. mosquitoes and the sperm of males. While mosquitoes are the most An article in the New York Times This means the infected mosqui- prevalent living transporters of dis- recently about a species of bacteria toes can only successfully reproduce ease, there are many others such called Wolbachia had me thinking, with other mosquitoes infected as tsetse flies and sand-flies which could these bacteria possibly be the with the same strain of bacteria, a Wolbachia has little to no hold. We magic bullet against mosquitoes phenomenon called cytoplasmic in- must look towards the implications which humanity so needs? compatibility. This spreads the bac- of a bacteria species with the power Wolbachia is a species of bac- terium through insect populations to alter the capacity of an entire teria unique to insects meaning, very quickly as infected males con- species to reproduce and the way in importantly, that it’s harmless to taminate uninfected females when which we as humans are applying vertebrates such as birds, mammals they reproduce, and if an uninfected it. While this particular bacterium and humans. The word bacteria male mates with an infected female holds no threat to humanity, we for many invokes a degree of fear the eggs laid by the female will never should pause and examine the im- or scepticism, due to the innumer- hatch. This causes both a reduction plications of playing god with such able deaths attributed to bacteria in mosquito population size overall a powerful bacterium – and the (although the total number of bac- (as females will only mate once) and possible consequences of something teria species which cause disease in an increase in the proportion of the similar being used maliciously. The Gene: a cinematic chronicle of genetic advances

within each of us that our genes are In fact, people Genetics is a field with a the stories rather than just the sci- somehow ‘out to get us’. and their stories uniquely personal slant, and ence. Indeed, this is perhaps more of Evelyn Greeves Unusually for a science writ- are the framework Mukherjee captures, exploits and il- a science history book than a science DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR er, Mukherjee puts as much em- around which this lustrates this well. The whole book book proper. phasis on the people and events book is written. just comes together very naturally – The Gene manages to chronicle of his narrative as he does on We return to advances in the field of genetics with GENETICS, WHILST compara- the underlying science. We Mukherjee’s fam- both a sense of grandeur and a vul- tively young, is perhaps one of the meet Gregor Mendel, fa- ily several times This complicated nerable intimacy. Couple this with most controversial, broad-reaching ther of classical genetics, as throughout the Mukherjee’s flair for storytelling, and unavoidably personal fields in a humble and uneducated book, revisiting topic is explored and the result is a unique, gripping modern biology. As we learn in the but eager young monk in and recapitulat- and very much readable book. opening chapters of this book, hu- the gardens of his monas- ing the ultimate sensitively and The Gene by Siddhartha mans have obsessed over heredity tery in Brno. We see Charles question in genetics: Mukherjee (2016) can be purchased and reproduction for thousands of Darwin’s self-assurance and do our genes define from bookstores including Amazon, years. precision, Frederick Grif- us? Are we our genes? thoroughly Audible and Waterstones. Pythagoras, Plato and Aristo- fith’s painful shyness and This complicated and tle all had their own pet theories. Rosalind Franklin’s intensity sometimes painful subject ” And now, as a label, “genetics” can and aloofness. is explored sensitively and the storytelling, the people, the hu- describe a dizzying array of biologi- Mukherjee paints windows thoroughly through the lens of man aspect. There is no doubt that cal topics from complex molecular into the lives and worlds of both historical and contemporary Mukherjee is a talented author. and biochemical interactions to the these celebrated scientists science. From early eugenics experi- This book is by no means a short study of whole ecological systems. with astonishing clar- ments to modern gene editing tech- read, totalling just over five hundred But Mukherjee, brilliantly, does ity. It’s a clever tac- nologies, no stone is left unturned. pages (excluding notes and index). not start with all of this. Instead, his tic, and one which Mukherjee’s writing has been It meanders lazily through the early prologue opens with the most per- really makes the described as “cinematic” in The 1900s, examining historical ideas sonal of stories – the story of how book shine. Guardian in 2016 and this is al- and deftly demonstrating the evolu- first two of his uncles, then a cousin, Even the most most an understatement. A natural tion of our modern understanding were affected by episodes of acute apathetic storyteller, he writes in grandiose, of genetics, but descriptions of more mental illness. His family members reader can- sweeping statements that tug you recent (and arguably just as funda- were each diagnosed with either not help along from discovery to discovery mental) breakthroughs are a little schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, but be with a sense of awe and majesty that pithy and feel rushed, with little ac- IMAGE: SCRIBNER two disorders which are known to drawn in fits the subject matter perfectly. Af- tual scientific detail. have a common genetic component. by the hu- ter all, what is more humbling than Then again, part of the book’s From the off, Mukherjee encapsu- manity of knowledge of one’s own beginnings, charm is in its ability to see the big lates and personifies the latent fear his writing. of the stuff that makes you unique? picture; to look at the people and Join Nouse Photographers If you would like the chance to see your photos in print then join Nouse Photographers 2018/19 on Facebook or email [email protected]. Looking for photographers of all skill levels. Advertise with Nouse

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then made it seem as though he NOUSE TRIES... Rugby League EDITOR’S might not; read it to find out why that has happened. On the same Alex Woodward braves the bracing snow in the name of ‘Give it a Go’ page, Sport Editor and man who COMMENT went to a “things beginning with S” party dressed as Krusty the Patrick Hook- Clown, George Cook, goes over Willers the upsetting and unnecessary SPORT EDITOR demise of York City FC, a once proud football league side who now dwell in the lowest available MY FAVOURITE THING about tiers of the professional football the Christmas holiday has usu- pyramid. ally been the volume of football Given the lack of BUCS fix- going on day in, day out. This tures early in the term, we have year, however, things were dif- decided to get a little bit creative ferent, as I quickly grew tired with what we do. On page 26 we of watching Liverpool diving have the first ever Sport ‘Clash of all over the shop, then crying Comments’ piece, where Depu- to each other on Twitter when ty Editor, Chay Quinn, argues goal-line technology apparently against York Sport Union Presi- developed a conscience and de- dent Zac Sheppard that York’s cided to “wrongly” deny them a College Sport system holds back goal against Manchester City. University teams. Petitions, tweets and gen- Following that riveting de- eral twattery ensued, which hap- bate, George then takes a look pens evey time something goes back at the Autumn Term and against them. I hope to God they how York’s teams fared in their don’t win the bloody league. respective competitions, with a To the left, Deputy Sport plethora of interesting statistics Editor, Alex Woodward, proves to get your nuts around - or to himself a worthy Northerner wipe your spilled drink up with, by braving the coldest night of as I’m sure you don’t really even IMAGE: LUKE SNELL the winter so far to join rugby read this. Take in the last “Team- these rucks, they can attack for as playing (or attempting) football league’s ‘Give it a Go’ session. mates” from Lacrosses’s Char- Alex Woodward long as they want. In league, how- when I was younger, I came to To the right, I take a look lotte Davey below, as it is soon ever, as soon as the attacking team see defence as the boring part of back at the phenomenal career to be retired for the long overdue DEPUTY SPORT EDITOR has been tackled for the sixth time, the game, the thing you have to of Sir Andy Murray, who re- ‘Nouse Stats.’ there is a turnover, where the op- do between being able to attack. cently suggested he was retiring, COYNouse, Pat x position gets the ball at the spot This changed when playing rugby TWO MONTHS AGO, I tried fenc- of the tackle. This makes league league, defence, just like attack, ing, a sport that I had never en- much faster than its union coun- was strategic, interesting and fully gaged with in any way. This time terpart, as most teams end up kick- enjoyable, understanding where TEAMMATES I’m trying a sport that I’m more ing downfield after the fifth tackle, you should position yourself at at home with. As a northerner, I meaning they have five chances per the start of the tackle and pulling Nouse speaks with Lacrosse President Charlotte Davey found it a lot easier to get into rug- play to score. an attacker into a tackle is great. by league over rugby union. We started and finished with Because of the way rugby league Name: Charlotte Davey biggest lightweight… she just can- The sport has provided me games of touch rugby. In between, teams are set out, it means that not hold her alcohol! Sorry Laura! with some of my best sporting we did numerous drills to improve everyone attacks and everyone de- Position: Straight Attack memories, especially the Ryan some of the core skills required to fends, meaning you get to do every- Course: Environmental Geography Best Motivator: Our two dev Hall try against Huddersfield to play rugby league. Focusing on ball thing in a game. Year: 3 coaches, Laruen Oates and Emma win Leeds the League Leaders handling, passing under pressure, As a Northerner, and rugby Shore! They inspire the next gen- Shield in 2015. However, whenever positioning, defending and attack- league sofa fan, I have only re- Gym Rat: Most likely our secretary eration of UYLC so well. They are anyone suggested trying it, I was ing. What this helps you realise is ally seen northern players play for Emma Howard – she’s always on a absolutely lovely girls who are great dismissive, but always with some just how much goes into a match northern teams, coached by north- run somewhere! motivators. small amount of me thinking that as all of these skills are utilised at ern managers with northern own- trying it would be great. So, when the end. ers and northern fans. So when it Biggest Scorer: Would have to go Club Comedian: The social sec the opportunity came for Non-fans of the sport have al- came to the end of the session, I with Emily Cummings; she’s an gals themselves, Isla Harrison and me to try it for Nouse, I ways assumed that there is a very was quite surprised to find that the absolute goal machine on the pitch. Katherine Trantor are definitely obviously jumped on it. small range of people who could majority of the players were from the funniest people, especially on Despite being fit into a league side. This is not the south of England or other plac- Most Dedicated: Michi Burrows socials. very similar to its un- the case as what I noted on Friday es that could not be considered as I would have to go with! She has ion counterpart, rugby was that every type of per- rugby league’s “heartlands”. been at the club through her under- Biggest Flirt: I think I’ll have to league has struggled to son was there. This isn’t Their reasons for going into grad, Masters and now her PhD! go with our newest straight attack, get the fan share that just at university league were varied: recommenda- Violet Beaumont; just because she’s union enjoys, with level; looking to tions, wanting something different Biggest Lightweight: Laura Hat- already landed one our very own most of its fan base in the profes- to rugby union, or just wanting to ton on a night out is definitely the lax boys. the north of England sionals we try something new. I did get a uni- and Australia, which can see the form response from them though both have a much same sort of to the question “why league over bigger league fanbase thing. There union?” It’s fun. Nothing compli- than union. How sim- are big powerful cated, no deep thinking, the fact is ilar is it to its coun- players like Keith that it is a fun sport. There was one terpart though? Well, Senior, technical exception to this rule, as one of the there are some significant players such as players also played union, so if you changes in the way the game Kevin Sinfield, are a mega rugby fan, you don’t just is played that distinguishes it and small and have to pick one code. from union. First, union is played speedy players It might have been cold and by 15 players while league drops such as Rob Bur- snowing, but rugby league was a two. It’s four points for a try in- row. Many have brilliant sport to try. Fast-paced, stead of five, two points for a been dissuaded from challenging and tactical. The soci- penalty, and one for a drop league because “they ety is wonderful and very welcom- goal. wouldn’t fit in”, but all ing to players of any level, whether However, the biggest levels of league prove you have followed league, union or difference between the two that this is not the neither. It’s a great sport to pick up. codes is in the tackles. In IMAGE: LUKE SNELL case. As some- union, a player being tackled one who had to If you’re interested in giving it a results in a ruck- so, long as the play defence go, the society can be found on Fa- attacking team keeps the ball in when cebook IMAGE: UYLC Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 22 January 2019 25 Has Murray’s stellar career really reached its end? Sir Andy Murray said his aim is to sign off at Wimbledon, but there could be future glory yet to come

not sure I can play through the pain of being the only person in his- Slam tournaments being the best on to add “maybe I’ll see you again… for another four or five months.” tory to be voted BBC Sports Per- that British tennis fans had been I’ll give everything possible to try.” Patrick Hook-Willers But what has the impact of sonality of the Year three times. offered for a number of years. In the last few days, Murray SPORT EDITOR Sir Andy Murray’s career been? In an era with freakish ti- Murray’s British peers have ac- pulled out of the Open 13 Province Perhaps one of the most remark- tans of the sport such as Djokovic, knowledged the monumental weight in Marseille, officials for which able details about Murray’s career Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, of Sir Andy’s influence on the sport stated that the Brit would “un- WITH THE START OF the Austral- is that it could have been over be- all of whom will go down in the in Britain. British women’s number dergo further surgery”, that was ian Open looming large last week, fore it had even begun, with Andy history of the sport, where win- one, Johanna Konta, responded to also alluded to in Murray’s post- anticipation was once again rife for and his brother and fellow profes- ning a Grand Slam was seen to Murray’s retirement press confer- match interview in Melbourne, the outing of Sir Andy Murray in a sional tennis player, Jamie Murray, be nigh on impossible for players ence by saying that “thinking fun- which his team have denied. practice match against Novak Djok- both surviving the horrifying school outside of that “holy trinity”, Andy damentally about our sport with- Whatever happens next, Sir ovic, largely to see whether the Brit shooting in Dunblane, Scotland, on Murray won three and topped the out him, particularly at home, it’s Andy Murray has booked his place had finally begun to shake the hip 13 March 1996. Murray had been world rankings – a monumen- almost a little bit unimaginable.” in the tennis hall of fame, and a injury that has plagued him over the walking to the gymnasium where tal feat for a British tennis player. BBC tennis presenter and for- place in the hearts of British sport- last few years. It was not a good af- the atrocity took place, and had he Ending the British crowd’s 77- mer player, Sue Barker, reacted ing fans up and down the country. ternoon for Murray or for his army started his journey moments earlier, year wait for another home winner with sadness to the news relat- Personally, I will never forget the of fans back in Britain, as Djokovic his career may never have been at Wimbledon is certainly what ing to Murray’s situation better summers of 2012 and 2013 that won just two games in, losing 6-1 4-1 possible. From it, he took a Murray will be remembered than most, after her own career are forever associated with Andy when the match ended prematurely steely sense of determina- for when he definitively says was ended prematurely through Murray. Crying along with him due to Murray’s strained move- tion that has characterised goodbye to the court, his injury; Barker said she was “ab- as he broke down after losing the ment, a common issue following him throughout his playing love affair with the tourna- solutely devastated” by the news. Wimbledon final to Roger Federer his major hip operation a year ago. time, and still does today. However, despite the initial in 2012, then screaming him over In the press conference pre- The key achievements outpour of sadness and regret from the line when he returned weeks viewing his first-round match with of his tennis career are Murray, it is looking possible later to beat the same man and take 22nd seed Roberto Bautista Agut, two Wimbledon ti- that he is going Olympic Gold. Then finally in 2013, Murray delivered an emotional and tles, one US Open to fight on and losing my voice watching him take not entirely unexpected announce- crown, one Da- ment spark- make a come- Novak Djokovic apart in straight ment – that this season will be his vis Cup tri- ing an attraction back against all the sets to end the British curse and last, barring a medical miracle. umph, two toward British odds. Following his spirited five- give the nation a July afternoon Murray said in his press confer- tennis that had set defeat to Agut in the Austral- that will be forever unforgettable. ence that his intention is to make not been seen in ian Open first round, Murray told Although one senior hip sur- it to this summer’s Wimbledon living memory, the Melbourne crowd “if this was geon I spoke to told me that he Championships to say goodbye at Olympic Tim Hen- my last match, it was an amazing “doesn’t see any recovery com- the All England Club, a fitting singles gold man’s semi- way to end… I gave it everything”, ing”, I believe that if there is one location for a British sport- medals and one final ex- to which all remaining spectators player that could make it back, it ing icon to bow out, but Olympic doubles sil- ploits cheered. Perhaps it is the public would be Sir Andy Murray. IF it even that is uncertain, ver medal. Off the court, in six outcry of support that has given happens, it would make him truly with the Brit adding: “I’m Murray holds the honour IMAGE: CARINE06 Grand him new life to fight on, as he went one of the all-time tennis greats. York City FC: The Minstermen’s decline continues Even with the excitement of a new stadium on the horizon, it is difficult to be cheerful about York right now

stood at 37.8 per cent. For fans of remained in charge as they began to the National League North. A son gets underway at York, it’s dif- the club, it has been a humiliating their Conference campaign. Howev- club with a local, loyal following, ficult to be optimistic that he will be George Cook fall from grace, and one that has oc- er, he would eventually leave his role consistently averaging over 2 000 the man to turn things around. The SPORT EDITOR curred very quickly. as manager, handing in his resigna- for home games, would be playing club are due to move to a new all- Five years ago, in January 2014, tion in October after several defeats. in the sixth tier of English football. seater stadium near to Monks Cross York were in the early stages of an That was not the end of Mc- Mills was sacked early on in Retail Park, named the York Com- YORK CITY APPOINTED Steve incredible 17-game unbeaten run. Namara though. In a bizarre move, the 2017-18 season and replaced by munity Stadium, shared with York Watson as their new manager ear- It lifted them away from the fears he was made Chief Executive of the Martin Gray, who guided York to City Knights Rugby League Club. lier this month, after Sam Collins of relegation, catapulting them into club, a decision which many fans see a mid-table finish in the National It is a ground worthy of League was relieved of his duties following the play-offs. Over the two-legged as a significant factor contributing League North, their lowest posi- One, not the sixth-tier. York fans are a poor run of form. Watson becomes semi-final, they would lose 1-0 to to the club’s current state. tion in English football since be- as passionate and loyal as football the Minstermen’s third manager Fleetwood Town, who would go McNamara finally left that role fore WWII. Sam Collins took over fans come, but surely there’s a limit this season, after Martin Gray was on to win promotion and establish at the end of the 2017/18 season following Gray’s sacking but was to how many more seasons of disap- sacked in the middle of August. themselves as a sound third tier out- when Dunfermline Athletic ap- equally uninspiring. As Steve Wat- pointment they can endure. To say matters at the club are fit. pointed him as a football consult- unstable at present would be a slight For York, the story couldn’t ant earlier this month. Gary Mills understatement. York continue to be more different. They narrowly was his replacement, a move that struggle in the National League avoided relegation in 2015, but the brought some hope to Bootham North, the sixth tier of English foot- following year were relegated to the Crescent. ball, with little chance of winning a Conference and out of the football The former Leicester City de- promotion this season. league pyramid, finishing bottom of fender had previously managed It is a tragic story, consider- the division. the Minstermen between 2010 and ing that just five seasons ago they Traditionally yo-yoing between 2013. During his time in Yorkshire, were within touching distance of League Two and the Conference, he won promotion to League Twos League One. Collins was dismissed there was optimism that the club and also helped York win the FA on 5 January after York’s away de- could bounce straight back up at Trophy, the non-league’s premier feat to Curzon Ashton. This result the first attempt. York had one of cup competition. against one of the division’s poorest the biggest budgets in the division Despite bringing immense op- sides came at the end of a December and a talented, young side. But no timism back on to the terraces of which saw York win just two of their one could have predicted how bad Bootham Crescent, Gary Mills was seven fixtures. His overall win per- things would get over the 2016-17 not able to do enough to turn things centage while at the helm was 38.5 campaign. around. In April 2017, a scenario per cent, marginally better than his Jackie McNamara was in which no one would’ve predicted predecessor, Martin Gray’s, which charge when York came down, and occurred: York City were relegated IMAGE: MARK LEE SPORT Tuesday 22 January 2019 26

CLASH OF COMMENTS Nominations open for 2019/20 York Sport Does York’s college sport system hold University teams back? President The nominations for the up- as they are playing against a higher leading to most students choosing how University clubs can help coming YUSU elections are NO. level of opponent, which can either between University or college. to develop college sports. The open now, closing on Friday just improve their sport experience This has led to a bit more com- primary example this year has of Week Four. The successful Zac Sheppard SU or help them make the step to uni- petition for players between the been women’s football, where candidates will be announced versity teams if that’s their aim. clubs. However, it’s great for a stu- through the University club mak- on Tuesday of Week Six, The college sport system also dent wanting to play rugby as they ing time and coaching available to with the vote taking place provides an opportunity for stu- can find the level they want. There’s those not in University teams, the throughout Week Seven and dents to play competitive sport who no doubt that the great rivalry and sport has grown hugely. We now the results night falling on IN SHORT, ABSOLUTELY not. either don’t want to or aren’t competition in college rugby makes have lots more students playing in the Saturday of Week Seven. A university should offer a range able to train and travel each it attractive, especially for those college teams who may never have of sporting opportunities that give week. The best example for this below the Uni first played the game before, meaning as many students as possible the is netball, where we have three team, which in all there’s a bigger pool of talent de- Charity darts event to chance to participate at the level University teams and over 20 honesty probably veloping at York. This will grow the be hosted in aid of two they want. The college sport system college teams. The netball club led to the University college league and improve the Uni- charities is thriving but that’s only a good train three times a week and third team withdraw- versity teams. The University of York Darts thing for sport at York. have a strength and conditioning ing from BUCS this What may be confusing is Club will be hosting an even- A lot is made about the clash session in the gym, meaning there year. across all the different college sports ing of charity darts on 9 between university and college are four sessions a week where at- Conversely, if we there isn’t a standard relationship February. The event will see sport but in reality, it’s only a small tendance is required. Then add disbanded college rug- between college and university one Darts club member pair group of students that are choos- a match every Wednesday, which by or netball, we could teams. However, it’s not holding the up with a member of an- ing directly between the two. Those half the time is away, shows that have five or six BUCS University teams back. Take a look other University sport team who come to York looking to test University sport can be a big com- teams in each sport at Durham University, our college to take the charity crown. themselves at the highest level will mitment. For some people this is for sure, the player varsity opponents, who have more naturally go to the university teams. fantastic, they have the time and base is there. But why college sport teams than we do but Our University first teams play at a love to play their sport this much. would we do this? As are also second in the overall BUCS York Sport Union to level higher than the college sport For others it’s not, they may have a student, would you rankings. hold First Dates style system and allow players to test a busier course, or simply may not rather your only com- If we wanted to go up the BUCS event themselves against the best in the want to play that often. So, a college petitive opportunity rankings we don’t need to get rid of region, or even country. team who typically train one even- to be travelling an hour college sport, we would really need York Sport Union President, In a lot of sports in the college ing and play one match on campus to play Sheffield 8s in a investment from the University into Zac Sheppard, told Nouse system, University players, mainly at the weekend is a much better fit. BUCS match in the bot- sport, through improving and sub- exclusively that plans are in those below the first team, also take If we want to keep as many stu- tom division, or playing sidising facilities, hiring full-time place to host a charity dating part for their college. Examples dents active and involved in their with your mates from your coaches as well as greater funding event in the style of Channel of these are hockey, football and sport as possible, we need to offer block against another college for scholarships. 4’s hit show First Dates. Any squash, to name a few. These sports competitions suitable for both. right here on campus? Plus, However, for me, sport is an single sports players or fans give those students the opportunity Similarly, in rugby, there is all the feedback I’ve had from essential part of every student’s life should keep their eyes on the to play more competitive matches the opportunity for students to IMAGE: LUKE SNELL both current students and pro- and it’s far more important that we Union socials to take part. against varied opponents, improv- choose their level. The difference spective ones at open days sug- support all levels of sport and give ing their ability and consequently in rugby is that the physical na- gests that having that choice is everyone the opportunity to be ac- performance. It also helps develop ture of the sport means play- a great thing. I also think tive at a level they choose, rather University Athletics those not in the University teams, ing two games a week is tough, it’s worth mentioning than purely chasing elite status. Club taking part in big- gest meet of the year

of course, the two competing sport ruthless attitude needed to reach tarnish the view of sport at York as a Over the weekend of 2-4 YES. systems steal crucial resources: this goal are jeopardised if the best whole. While the discerning student February, the University of funding and players from each of the University’s players are being might be able to separate college York Athletics Club will be Chay Quinn other. But if one’s got to take a back reckless and playing in what are far from University sport and judge ac- travelling to Exeter to take DEPUTY EDITOR seat, it should be the yellow jacket- less consequential fixtures. cordingly, a general member of the part in the biggest cross- ed groups that play BUCS. Players are not the only re- public would see the two as one ho- country meet of the club’s The conflict that source the two systems are in com- mogenous mass. yearly calendar. 32 York arises from those petition for: the budget is naturally This public image of York’s runners will make the eight- I SAW SOMETHING ON Twitter who play BUCS stretched by the existence of two sport being damaged not only does hour journey to face off recently where the college sport and college sport competing systems and I won- the same to the image of the Univer- against over 1500 runners system was summed up quite elo- is the same afflica- der how many sport scholars York sity, but also diminishes the pros- from across the country. quently. The post mentioned the tion which has tor- could entice if the college sport pects of securing the kind of spon- system’s unique ability to get disen- mented international- system, which I’m certain is sorship which can serve as a new gaged students together on a mud- ly-capped footballers for run at a net loss to the York lifeblood of sport in York. ‘Give it a Go’ week dy pitch drinking Dark Fruits. years: each team will want Sport Union, ceased to ex- When we are trying to make again a resounding Both as a supporter and a play- the player to take it easy when ist. I also wonder how up ground on universities that have success er, the college sport system is a won- not playing for their side. But much more college sport greater amounts of funding than derful thing for me. As someone the fact of the matter is that a could achieve in terms of the University of York, sponsorship Last week’s ‘Give it a Go’ ses- with all the athletic ability of a sloth large number of BUCS play- sowing the seeds of com- is crucial. But why would a large sions proved to be a smash- on ketamine, playing for a Uni- ers also play socially for their munity and pride with company want to support a Uni- hit, and there are many more versity team is far and away out of colleges. This runs a risk of extra money pushed its versity whose sports sides are most sessions coming up over the my grasp. My knees are fucked, my injury. way: maybe we would prominently known for showcasing term. Sports such as Jiu Jitsu, lungs don’t work and I run a little The intensity of the finally get a working a fresher’s vomit artfully captured Baseball, Aerobics, Floorball bit like a duck. It is rare to find such games may be less, stats app! on the floor of a Junior Common and Archery all have events wide-ranging and accessible sports but almost dou- I’ve gushed about Room? in the next three weeks. systems that still retain a competi- bling the number of the positives of college College sport symbolises a part tive element. minutes they spend sport in this article so of our University that makes us York gyms flooded It is a tremendous thing for on the field will in- far. But it isn’t perfect. unique and fosters a community with well-meaning the entire University, as it enables a evitably result in play- College sport in the last feeling that has dissipated in recent frauds population that is growing in its dis- ers being unavailable for few years has seen a mi- years. I will concede that playing engagement a rare chance to form their BUCS fixtures, thereby nority of teams using so- college sport can serve as a conveyor Over the first two weeks of a sense of shared identity; the com- narrowing the pool of players avail- cial media in a way that into the more elite sides. But the January, strain has been munity that characterised univer- able and damaging their sides’ is unbecoming. continued coexistence of these two placed on many Yorkshire sity life before these communities chance of progression to a higher Despite being competing systems means they will gyms, as the annual ‘New ate themselves with rapidly growing level in both systems. a minority, tasteless eat away at each other’s players and, Year, New Me’ gang members student numbers. But is the colle- For years, the Sport President’s jokes, photographs one way or another, one will eventu- have sought to change. Nor- giate sports system good for Uni- aim has been to reach the BUCS and posts that glorify ally win. mality is expected to return versity sides? I think not. But that top-35 and with a relatively small toxic drinking culture I hope the modest yet notable within a few days as their doesn’t necessarily need to be a bad budget to do so, the numerous and genuine animos- contributions that BUCS makes sickening enthusiasm dies. thing. small improvements needed on ity between teams that doesn’t eclipse the community that

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league. They’ve lost just one game nance has been staggering. York so far, an agonisingly close defeat at have notched up 259 points on their George Cook the hands of Leeds back in Novem- travels so far this campaign, more SPORT EDITOR ber. On Saturday 9 February, the than the number of away points University will host the final round the other teams in the division have of games for the season, as York look achieved combined. Promotion is THE UNIVERSITY IS on course to secure their second promotion in imminent, and there are few more to break back into the top 40 in the three years. The men were promot- deserving sides. Yet, for all the un- BUCS rankings for the first time ed last season up to the Northern 1A derstandable publicity around the in three years. This is down to suc- league, and look set for a solid, mid- women’s side, the men are having cesses across a range of sports, high- table finish on their return. Beat- one of their better seasons in recent lighting the variety of talent on dis- ing Durham 15-2 in mid-October is years. They’re second in the North- play at the University. The six sports undoubtedly the standout result of ern 2B league, having lost five of that earned York the most BUCS their season so far. their games so far this season. York’s points last term were volleyball, Fencing was made one of the men ended last term with a 22-0 table-tennis, fencing, badminton, University’s focus sports last term, destruction of Sheffield. Hopefully, rugby union and lacrosse. and it’s obvious why. York have earnt they can carry that through to the As a new term begins, there is 60 BUCS points, and the men’s side second half of the campaign. much to look forward to, with more are top of the Northern 2B league, Other teams that deserve praise BUCS fixtures throughout the next on an unbeaten run that stretches IMAGE: LUKE SNELL three months, and a trip to Durham back to March. The women’s side sit for Varsity on 24 February. in fourth position in their return to The number of vision but must visit Heslington at ming also have major competitions. Volleyball isn’t a sport too many the Northern 1A league, a respect- consecutive games the end of January in a first versus Students from York will be attend- are familiar with on campus, but able position given the quality of the won by Women’s second clash. The Men’s Water Polo ing these, where medals are likely to they have certainly made their mark other sides in their division. With 24 Rugby 1st XV and Women’s Futsal teams have be won. Rowing, Korfball and Ar- so far this season, earning an in- more financial support from the also had exciting campaigns, both chery also have important competi- credible 75 BUCS points. The men’s University, the next couple of sea- sitting second in their respective side lead the way in their division sons look set to be filled with suc- for their consistent, impressive per- leagues, and with real chances of (Northern 2B), and face Teeside cess for the club. formances include Women’s La- promotion. There are teams in their next two fixtures who are The Men’s Badminton side have crosse. They began the season fan- Of course, there are teams who bottom. If they maintain the level reinvented themselves this season, tastically, brushing aside the likes didn’t perform well enough last that didn’t per- of performance they displayed last offering much more excitement, de- of Sheffield Hallam and Liverpool term. They will have to improve termination and flare as they look to with ease. Although they ended the quickly, not only to win BUCS form well enough. return to the Northern 1A League season with a defeat to Leeds and points for the University, but to save following their relegation last year. crashed out of the cup after a dread- themselves from relegation. Both The last time York’s They are the league’s only unbeat- ful performance against Sheffield, the men and women’s football sides They will have to Men’s Volleyball side won four con- en team, and have a game in hand they remain top of the Northern have had disappointing seasons so 2016 secutive games on leaders Newcastle, where a win 2B League. Their next two fixtures far. The men are rooted to the bot- improve... would put them on top. Unfortu- are against Durham and Newcastle, tom of the Northern 2B league and nately, the women find themselves the sides directly below them in the are the only team in the division tions, where BUCS Points are avail-” in a relegation scrap this term, league. Wins against their Northern without a win. To make matters able, and where the University will term, then they will surely return having lost five of their six league counterparts would be huge, as they worse, 2018 was their most disap- hope to push on to try and break to the Northern 1A division at the games. Nonetheless, they have still look to return to Division 1A at the pointing 12 months in eight years. into the top 40. first time of asking, following their contributed substantially to the second attempt. It isn’t much better for the women The annual Varsity with Dur- relegation last season. The women’s 60 points badminton has earnt for The Women’s Tennis team are either, who won just once through- ham University will take place in side have also had a fantastic cam- York’s BUCS Ranking. unbeaten so far this season, yet out 2018, and have the worst goal February, with York facing a tricky paign so far, winning five of their six The strength of Women’s Rug- somehow aren’t top of their division. difference in their division by quite away trip north, against one of the games. They sit three points behind by has been widely documented However, if they maintain the qual- some way. best sporting institutions in the league leaders Durham, who they over the last 18 months, and rightly ity they’ve exerted in their matches York’s Ultimate Frisbee side country. Rather than University will host in mid-February. so. You would have to go back to 1 so far, promotion to the 2B League teams, the fixtures involve the best York’s table tennis squad have March, 2017 to find the last defeat is a real likelihood. The American colleges in the respective sports, as picked up 69 BUCS points this sea- the team suffered. Last term, they Football side may have only played Durham has a rich history of college son, with the women’s side lead- scored 63 tries, but conceded just three games this season, but they’ve Women’s Football sport too. 1s goal differ- ing the charge in the Northern 2B five. Away from home, their domi- won all three. Edinburgh top the di- The qualifiers between York’s -25 ence after just six games colleges will take place on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 February, with the main tournament itself played out have played four matches this sea- on Sunday 24 February. Durham son and lost them all. Although returned to the North-East empty they have just won promotion, handed last February, as York won they face an instant return down only their second varsity since the to the Northern 2B league un- competition began. less they drastically improve their However, home advantage will performances. The Men’s Rugby certainly favour Durham this year, League side have also lost all their and York will need to perform sig- games so far this season, and only nificantly better than last time, inflicted one defeat throughout when they were comprehensively 2018. For all the joy the men’s wa- beaten. ter polo side have provided, the Hopefully, York can continue women’s team have lost four of to impress throughout the next their five games thus far, including few months and deliver a finish- 23-2 and 22-2 thrashings at the ing position in the BUCS Rankings hands of Liverpool and Northum- that everyone can be proud of. The bria. 2014-15 season was the University’s As the main BUCS leagues best in recent memory, when York continue throughout the upcom- finished 37th overall. Leicester oc- ing term, there are a host of other cupy this position at the moment, sporting events taking place over just over 100 points ahead of York. the next two months. The annual However, with a huge number of cross-country and Indoor Athlet- league and cup games still to play, a ics Championships take place in top 40 finishing position is certainly February, with one of the strong- a possibility. est squads in years set to contend. All statistics in this edition are accurate as IMAGE: LUKE SNELL Fencing, badminton and swim- of Saturday 19 January 2019. Nouse Tries Clash of Comments Term Review

Alex Woodward has a crack York Sport President defends George Cook assesses York’s at Rugby League P. 24 college sport set-up P. 26 performance in the Autumn Term P. 27

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Santander Sports Scholars officially confirmed

national sides. ing,’ with a focus on the Tour of Brit- league to do so. Shodokan Aikido setup, one of the George Cook Philip Nesom is a 3rd year row- ain and the Tour de Yorkshire. Second year cricketer, Emma leading squads in the country. Al- er. In 2017, he spearheaded UYBC’s Francis Overton-Eccles has Albery, made history when she though not particularly well-known, SPORT EDITOR qualification to the Henley Regatta competed for the Great Britain played at Lords. Albery was playing it is an exciting, interesting sport, for just the third time in their his- Floorball team at Junior level. for the Middlesex ladies team, and and one with immense potential to tory. Last term, he attended the At present, the Senior team are it was the first time they’d played at grow on a national scale. YORK’S SPORTS scholars for Great Britain trials, finishing as the in preparation for the upcoming Lords in their 83-year history. She Fencing is proving to be one the upcoming year have finally been 9th U23 over the 3km indoor event, World Championship qualifiers, so has been a York Sports Scholar be- of York’s most successful clubs, confirmed. Zac Sheppard, York and coming 13th a day later on the there are few new players entering fore, and it is down to her continued primarily down to the abilities of Sport Union President, made the water. the fray. However, Overton-Eccles achievements that the University students like Joe Hilder and Jesse announcement last week. The tal- Cyclist Ben Hardy has already has aspirations of making the jump have selected her once again. Rumble. Hilder has represented ented group of students come from had some incredible results in his to senior level in the next two years. Nienke Lijzenga only started Great Britain on two occasions and a range of both team and individual junior career, finishing 7th in the Jai Chandarana only joined the playing underwater hockey when captained the University side in sports. The sportsmen and women U23 race at the 2018 Strade Bi- University four months ago, but has she came to York two years ago. their win at the Yorkshire Champi- will receive financial support from anche, one of the sport’s premier become an integral part of the men’s Nevertheless, she has an excellent onship’s last year. Rumble was part the University as well as the bank one day events. He has been one of Badminton side. His experience chance of being selected to repre- of Team Canada, where she won the Santander.All of the athletes rep- the dominant junior riders in Brit- at the top level has proved invalu- sent the Great Britain team at the national Championships in the épée resenting these different sports are ain over the last few years. Hardy able in BUCS matches, as York have upcoming World Championships in event, as well as competing inter- competing at impressively high lev- has just moved back from Italy, gone unbeaten so far this season, Sheffield this summer. nationally at events across Europe, els, ranging from regional to inter- transferring to ‘Swift Carbon Rac- the only team in the Northern 2B Robin Ashwin is part of York’s namely in Slovakia and Austria.