CITY OFFLINE ISSUE 4 | NOVEMBER 2009 HIDDEN SURVING FASHIONFASHION GEMS HALLS WHAT TO WEAR: TIPS FOR MEN &WOMEN

PAGE 6 PAGES 10 - 13 PAGE 15 - 17 SHAG WEEK GETS SLAGGED OFF ALSO INSIDE By Jonross Swaby

CITY University London Students’ Union’s “SHAG Week” campaign came under fi re on a national What City Students newspaper website recently. would ask Gordon Th e Daily Mail website, Mail Brown and David Online, claimed that “Teenagers are Cameron. Page 3 being bribed with free alcohol to take sexual health tests” in an article Debate! published days aft er City’s SHAG week came to close. SHAG Week is a Student’s Union campaign, supported by the National Union of Students, to promote safer Vs sex and raise awareness about sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Th e scheme included information Our journalists put stalls, a movie night, sexual health their arguments to quiz, and demonstrations instructing paper. Pg 14 students on how to put a condom on properly. Review However the most controversial event of SHAG Week was by the Air & Sean Kingston Chlamydia screening, which took into drunken mayhem”, “poured beer get the date of an event right can be wasn’t so embarrassing – they could get our verdict, plus place on Tuesday 6 October and into sample vials” and “gave out false questioned on the accuracy of the rest disguise their concerns by claiming the latest fi lms, books, Wednesday 7 October. On the names and addresses to get more of the article and their accusations”. that they were there for the free venues & exhibitions Wednesday night, which coincided than one free drink”. “Th e whole event was very drink.” Pages 18 - 21 with the SHAG Week themed Half CULSU Vice President of controlled, the Students’ Union and I Th e Mail Online article also Time party – a regular weekly party at Education and Membership Engage- had agreed to a limit of one free drink included a quote Conservative MP TEN2 – students who took part in the ment Khaleda Boshir claims that to students who took part. Th e range Ann Widdecombe, a well-known Chlamydia screening were rewarded none of the above happened during of free drinks on off er did not only virgin, who called the organisers with a free drink at the bar. A similar City’s SHAG Week events. She include alcohol either – students were “naïve to think that when alcohol is scheme also ran at universities in said: “Th e Daily Mail criticism was given the option of coff ees, juices and involved, students wouldn’t work out Manchester and Birmingham, as very much misinformed; they even other non-alcoholic drinks as well.” a way to abuse the system”. well as the Sports Café in Central printed that the Chlamydia testing She added: “Th e drinks incentive SHAG Week also faced criticism London. took place on Th ursday when it was was so that students could come from members of a particular Th e Mail Online claimed that at actually on Tuesday and Wednesday! forward should they have had any CULSU society, who said in their such events, students “descended Surely a newspaper that can’t even concerns over STIs in a way that Continued on page3

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...Continued from front email newsletter that “the best advice given [at SHAG Week] is to Heena Tailor asks use a condom and then to top it off with the morning-aft er pill.” Th ese THIS students suggested that SHAG Week students: If Gordon should have concentrated more on promoting abstinence as a form of MONTH staying safe. Brown and David Cameron ...many City decide to hold their live IN PICTURES students have debates what will you little knowledge

Left : A student signs up for the condom about how to demonstration during SHAG week. practice safe askask tthem?hem? Right: Th e Sabbs take on the students in the Green Week Cook-Off . Below: sex, and this is students browse through clothes to swap at Green Week quite alarming

Khaleda told us in response: “Th e campaign wasn’t encouraging people to engage in sexual activity, but for those who are, to do so in a safe and protected manner. Many students at City are sexually active, even if they Gordon Brown: David Cameron: “How are you going “How can you give want to keep it private, therefore they “Would you consider “Do you think a to follow on your students hope that need to know the dangers that they stepping down as younger cabinet promises concerning their university debts are exposed to by having unprotected sex. Th e condom demonstration and Prime Minister if will work to your the economy?” are worth it?” safe sex quiz showed that many City you’re eyesight got advantage or Julius Goldthorpe, Science Catherine Doherty, BA students have little knowledge about worse?” disadvantage?” Journalism Journalism how to practice safe sex, and this is Olivia Paterson, MA quite alarming.” Some students supported the David Cameron: Broadcast Journalism “How will you clean “What football team Student Unions’ SHAG Week “What are your up the MP expenses do you support?” scheme. Naeem Monsour, a fi nal honest policies on Gordon Brown: scandal?” Pav Tut, year Maths, Finance and Economics undergraduate, said: “Th e SHAG tuition fees?” “If you lose the next James Dockerty, BSc Accounting & party was really good – the night Antonia Harrison, MA election, how will BA Law Economics was informative and I think that Broadcast Journalism Labour get back into the methods used were eff ective in power?” “What are you engaging students without preaching at them.” Gordon Brown: Benji Guy, MA Broadcast planning to do about According to the Offi ce for “When are you going Journalism integrating with National Statistics, “multiple sex to call an election?” Europe?” partners are most common for those aged below 25”. HINDU SOCIETY TEA PARTY

By Heena Tailor Although the event was blighted Dev Farmah, Events and Sports A cup of tea was all that the Hindu by rainfall, Yash Binani, Co-president co-ordinator, said the event was a Society needed aft er the downpour of of the Hindu Society, thought it went success and hopes to organise many rain earlier this month. well. more. He said: “ We are working with Th e society hosted a social at He said: “Despite the unpredictable other universities and also want to Chaiwallas on Goswell Road, which downpour of rain, the ruined hair organise a Bollywood night.” brought together over 90 members styles and all of us having to huddle Samir Padya, a fi rst year student from City University. under the small, but reliable gazebo, studying Economics who attended Above: Dance-off at the Ice Breaker event at Ministry of Sound Members were invited to mingle we did feel like one big friendly said: “Th e event was well organised Right: A student fi nds out more about energy saving over some aft ernoon tea and Indian family. and encouraged lots of people to sign snacks on the Wednesday 7 October. “Th e aim of this event was to up. “Th e tea and food was also really Each member was greeted with allow students to mingle, socialize good.” a fresh samosa and steaming chai and break out of their shells, but not Th e Hindu Society plan to hold - fl avours ranging from Honey to necessarily fry them.” several more events in the near Cinnamon - upon arrival. future. 4 | NEWS FEATURE | 5

make them think about it, but I don’t feel like it will make a permanent difference to their way of life. The GREEN university should definitely try to use less electricity and water during the year.” Matthias Scherer, BA Journalism and Social Science - final year CITY WEEK “I’ve seen the flyers which are By Pia Walter posted around the university. I think it could be a good idea and could ON THE City’s annual environmental major problem is that it’s only going make a difference. It’s effective to awareness week, dubbed Green City on for a limited time and people will target students with these kinds of Week, was held earlier this month. forget it about. I think we should campaigns because they are young Between the 19 and 23 October, have a green month, green year, or and will potentially teach their the University boasted a range green millennia. children these principles.” of activities and events aimed at “The posters I see around school Telha Hussain, BSc Computer promoting a more sustainable advertising Green City Week do Science - first year lifestyle amongst both students and remind me of our responsibilities, “I’m not sure how effective posters staff. but I think City has a lot of double are as advertising. First of all, it’s POLE... The Environment Team asked standards. They are printing all kind of ironic that they are using students to make a small change these flyers and posters and then paper to advertise green week, and will not seem as daunting. Then the The only downside to pole dancing to their lives, a commitment to don’t recycle them. What they really secondly few people generally take fun will really kick in. is that you are likely to get a couple doing something that would have a need, and what would really make heed of posters – including me who of bruises and burns due to the positive impact on the environment, a difference, are things like bike knew nothing about it for example. Make sure you wear the right fact that your skin is going to be known as a ‘green pledge’. sheds in Northampton Square, more The environment is an important issues at hand and are frequently moment, but the long term effect clothing for the session or else in constant contact with the pole. Three £100 EthicalSuperstore. recycling stations, or even a ban on matter and hanging up posters reminded of their duties towards will be marginal. This is because by you won’t get the best out of your However if you apply some arnica com gift vouchers were awarded to the use of plastic cups. As student doesn’t really do the cause justice. the environment. It’s very difficult the time the posters about green class. Any tight tank top or tee Don’t gel to your bruises they should fade two random draw winners, as well ambassador I’ve also noticed that I suggest the University recruit to penetrate into students’ week are binned, people will already shirt will do, just make sure you are be afraid away very quickly. as to the person who had the most there is a lot of food waste in this students to raise awareness about the consciousnesses in one week. Most have forgotten it and move on to comfortable. Shorts or hot pants original pledge. university. I believe they should event among fellow students of us are only at university 3 or 4 whatever else is being marketed to are ideal because the skin on your of that pole, If you’re interested but don’t know Each weekday was dedicated to collect the food and hand it out to “However I think it’s great that days a week and are too caught up them. legs needs to grip the pole. If you where to find a pole dancing class, represent and promote a specific students or the homeless.” they are making an attempt, rather in our own lives anyway to stop and “Personally, despite caring about wear tights or tracksuit bottoms let your inner do not fear. Polestars are one of the environmental cause. Mads Fredriksen, BA than doing nothing – even if the think about a flyer we’ve seen once the environment and wanting to there will be no grip and you will leading pole dancing clubs, and A week prior to the Contemporary History - final year main purpose is to make the City in the toilets.” respect and nurture the world we just slip off. Bring trainers for inhibitions they offer taster classes and a 6 week commencement of Green City Week, “Green City week is simply a look better.” Pav Tut, Bsc Economics and live in, I do not have the inclination, the warm up and cool down, but break free! course in several different locations students were asked whether they sign of tokenism. It’s worthless if Alexandria Roby, BSc Sociology Accountancy - final year motivation, or time to make a evolved. Fitness classes have had to heels for the actual class. This will around the UK. They are offering believed this initiative would really it doesn’t change peoples’ attitudes - second year “I think that Green City Week conscious effort to do so.” Imagine this become more thrilling than the usual probably be the first and last time taster classes at Zoo Bar, Leicester make a difference... – and one week is not going to “City should have a green will draw attention to recycling etc Maryam Mahmood, BSc Business - fish net tights, aerobics and groove fx. Pole dancing you hear someone tell you to wear Square on the 26th October and “I won’t be changing my lifestyle do that. I mean it’s a good way to week each month so that students but this will be short lived. It might Studies - final year has come to the rescue. Its perfect heels to a fitness class, but in fact, 17th November from 7pm – 9pm. because of this week. I think the remind people of the problem and are repeatedly exposed to the make a difference in the immediate hot pants and for all those girls who can’t fathom you will perform much better in the words ‘fitness’ and ‘fun’ in the a pair of sexy heels rather than in Check out their website www. a tight tee shirt same sentence, or just want to have a socks or trainers. This is because you polestars.net to book a place, or for with killer good laugh while working off some will feel much sexier and seductive further details. of those extra pounds. Now that in heels which will make your look CITY HOLDS CAREERS FAIR heels to match we’re hitting winter, it’s especially even hotter. Practice talking about them so you are before coming to the fair as I have no important to maintain a fitness By Heena Tailor ready to reel them out when asked.” experience, but once I started asking – the perfect regime as we’re more likely to stay at Sheena Patel, a representative from questions I became relaxed. I got lots attire for a home drinking hot chocolate than go CITY students were lapping up the General Electric - a company that of help to improve the structure of my for a run in the rain. tips and tricks of their trades earlier has strong ties with City students CV.” fitness class. No, this month. - emphasised the importance of City’s very own Centre for Amazingly, you can burn up to 250 Those who attended the experience. She said: “A key thing is Career and Skills Development there’s no typo. calories in just one pole dancing various Careers Fairs for Banking; to gain experience. Whether it’s an also had a stand at the fair and This sensual, session, which is just as good as a Engineering, Science and Technology; internship or a sandwich placement reminded students they are based in session at the gym. Not only are and Actuarial Science, Insurance and it will give you real advantage. “Also Northampton Square to offer advice seductive and the classes great for toning up and Risk, were helped with improving make sure you know the company on CVs, applications, interviews and losing weight, but they also help their curriculum vitae’s (CVs), able to well and understand what they stand other career issues. stimulating improve confidence and release your network and expand their contacts, for”, she added. Ade Sowunmi, a Power system and sexual inhibitions in a harmless and access vital information from Sonia Patel, from Teach First, expla- Energy Management student, felt class is none atmosphere. their prospective employers. ined that students from across the satisfied with the fair. He said: “It’s a other than pole High-profile companies, such board can apply to their program, as great chance to talk to employers and If you’re worried about looking as Barclays, Transport for London long as they demonstrate key compet- get a feel for the people.” dancing. We stupid then don’t let that hold you and IBM were crammed into the encies. She said: “We are open to all The fair gave students the ideal back, just join a beginner’s class. Great Hall to dish out advice and degrees & subjects as long as students opportunity to ask questions that sent Mandy Everyone will be starting off at information. understand our mission statement.” they cannot ask at interviews, Cohen to find the same level as you, so if you do Sally Goodman from Tube Lines Students brought copies of their tips on application processes and something stupid just laugh it off explained that students need to be CVs and cover letters for extra help extra information specific to each employers.” The fourth and final Careers Fair out more... and try again. At first, the moves on top of their game when applying and advice from the professionals. company. Vagelis Gkarilas studying MA E- will take place for Law students on 28 will probably look difficult and for jobs. She said: “During interviews Jamil Uddin, from Beng Civil Alin Radu, studying MA Civil Business System said: “It’s been very October 2009. There will also a Volu- In the past this type of dance was complex, but once you get yourself you need to be very prepared. Think Engineering, said that getting help Engineering said: “I came here helpful because everyone is keen on nteering Fair on 18 November. Both only associated with strippers and on that pole a couple of times, your of examples that you can translate with his CV was his highlight of the prepared and got a lot out of the telling you everything you want to fairs will take place in the Great Hall. table dancers, however, as time has nerves will fade away and the moves into the competencies that we require. fair. He said: “I was a bit nervous event because I was meeting potential know.” 6 | HIDDEN GEMS HIDDEN GEMS | 7 HIDDEN GEMS Living in London? Here’s some stuff you should be ashamed you don’t already know about...

CANDY CAKES

Candy Cakes stores are secret They even offer a “made-to-order” little havens for those who like cake service, where you can choose to appreciate the sweeter things the flavour of the dough, icing in life. Dotted across London, in and topping, which is perfect for Covent Garden, Carnaby Street birthdays and special occasions. and Goodge Street, trays and trays Each location is decorated in a soft of oversized cup-cakes covered in mix of pink and turquoise, with cute brightly coloured icing sugar, and the and comfortable sofas for you to delightful fragrance of freshly baked sink into, and decked out with free cakes welcome you to the world Wi-Fi, making Candy Cakes the of Candy Cakes. But, the f reshly perfect place to catch up on some brewed coffee, candy-shakes and reading, relaxing or uni-work. Check cakes are just the beginning. out www.candycakes.eu for more information. Every day they have a new and exciting selection on offer, all made www.candycakes.eu on site and from natural ingredients. Nearest tube: With a wide range of flavours and Covent Garden, Oxford Circus, toppings to choose from, you’ll be Goodge Street (various branches) tempted to come back for more. Review by Jay Bains

PRÊT-À-PORTEA

The Berkeley London afternoon tea, Prêt-à-Portea, is inspired by the white belted chocolate dress biscuit The collection also includes a themes and colours of the catwalk. ➤ Alexander McQueen ‘Elvie’ selection of loose leaf teas (Vanilla, The cakes and fancies are made chocolate truffle tote wrapped in Pear Caramel, Earl Grey, plus more) in the same style and colours of mint flavoured marzipan and herbal infusions (Chocolate FLIRTEASE the world’s finest designers and ➤ Lanvin duo of blueberry and Mint Truffle, Camomile, Wild the menu is transformed every passion fruit mousse with flowing Blossom, Berries and more) Flirtease is a cocktail lounge and another level. Chocolate and Vanilla www.flirtease.co.uk Extra tip six months to follow the changing bright yellow meringue dessert bar on Preston Road in ice cream sandwiched with a warm, Nearest station: Preston Road seasons in fashion. ➤ Balmain almond macaroon www.the-berkeley.co.uk/ North-west London. Its relaxed soft brownie and lots of banana. Review by Heena Tailor Get 10% off your jacket filled with white chocolate fashionista_tea.aspx atmosphere welcomes a range of Not to forget whipped cream and Prêt-à-Portea is served daily from and pistachio ganache Nearest tube: people, so if you want to steer chocolate sauce! This combo is bill by quoting the 1pm to 6pm. ➤ Hervé Léger vivid orange bikini Knightsbridge / Hyde Park Corner away from the clubbing scene, warm, cold, sweet, creamy - word of the week vanilla biscuit with signature criss- Review by Kavi Shah Flirtease is ideal. You can quite everything you need in a dessert. This season’s edible collection cross banding simply sink into some sofas and when placing includes: ➤ Christopher Kane clementine catch up with friends. The friendly And for all you cheesecake lovers ➤ Christian Louboutin coconut bavaroise with signature over-sized staff and convenient location Chip of the Old Choc will tick all your order. Check cream sponge cake shoe topped with circles of pate de fruit (just outside Preston Road tube your boxes: a warm chocolate biscuit out the website metallic frill ➤ Josh Goot blocked dress station) are added bonuses. base, layers of vanilla and chocolate, ➤ Michael Kors red and blue of strawberry pannacotta and topped off with chocolate chips and beforehand. striped Regatta dress cake of rich mango crème topped with kiwi In terms of dessert, Flirtease will not a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This Valrhona chocolate marshmallows let you down. The Make Your Own tastes even better with a scoop of ➤ Oscar de la Renta black and Sundae takes mouth-watering to vanilla ice cream. 8 | CHARTITY CHARITABLE CAUSES FOR STUDENTS

By Jay Bains Actively becoming involved with charity work will not only benefit It is a popular saying that: the children on the receiving end of your efforts, but will also enhance “To the world you are just your own CV, especially causes like one person. But to one Kids Co. Mentoring and Trekstock. person, you could be the It is vital for the future of the chil- world.” dren who depend on such causes for people like us to apply ourselves You there, reading this paper. Look and get involved, so be it a donation around you. Despite what you may to the Ronald McDonald House often think, you are in an incredibly Charity, or a bracket of time for an fortunate position. Studying at organised cause, it’s important we university is out of reach for so many make the effort. people your age, yet still a major part of their dreams. With a little help and support however, we have the There’s a lot more you can do. Leap ability to make those dreams come Anywhere is a hub that connects true. charities together by showing you all the various ways you can have a There are a wide range of charitable good time doing good. Visit www. causes for students to get involved leapanywhere.co.uk to learn about with to help make a difference, you new and exciting ways of helping just need a little direction. Here are others (you may even spot City three simple ways of supporting Offline editor Jonross Swaby doing children’s charities, and making a a bit of presenting in the videos difference: section!). One person could make all the difference. That one person could be you. Shopping Helping Handbags was set up by London girl Melora Johnson after reading an article about a disabled children’s home in Bulgaria where the children, aged from just a few months to 18 years, were brutally neglected. Her idea was to design a handbag and sell it online, with all proceeds going to the Baba programme run by Bulgaria’s Abandoned Children Trust. The Tabitha, £150, comes in caramel, purple and metallic, and is available at www.helpinghandbags.co.uk place of your choice. This can be an and enrolment into the Kids Co. donated to the Trust. People of all exceptionally rewarding experience Mentoring programme is available at ages suffer from cancer, but the as you work www.kidsco.org.uk/mentor Teenage Cancer Trust specializes in Mentoring young people, alike you and I, who Kids Co. Mentoring was established with young people to help them are in need. Organising an event for by the Kids Company charity, achieve their goals, build confidence Partying Trekstock could lead to anything based in London. The innovative and self esteem, and reach their Trekstock was founded by Sophie from a breakthrough in research to and flexible mentoring programme potential. Often with so many young Epstone in 2006 to raise awareness a simple smile for a patient. Either is ideal for students, as it involves people all that’s missing is that little about the Teenage Cancer Trust. is entirely worth it. For information just one weekly meeting with your bit of hope, which you can give Parties, gigs and events are held on how to get involved, visit: www. allocated mentee, at a time and them. More information on training for Trekstock, and all proceeds are trekstock.com 10 | SURVIVING HALLS SURVIVING HALLS | 11 Tacos Oreo Milkshake One of the easiest things to make. Even easier SURVIVING HALLS (thanks to Old El Paso) Bring the magic or those with the taco dinner kit. midnight trips to a Widely available at any certain local milkshake Pt2: Cooking supermarket, this is the bar home with this perfect way to have your classic recipe. Mexican night in. As we all know, being a Ingredients: student is a tough job. 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Everyone slips up now & again. Here, Kavi Shah lists the most frequent mistakes made by students, and how to avoid them.

Leaving everything until the last minute Th ere are two hours left until the 2,000 word essay is due. You’re still faffi ng with the conclusion. Are you ever going to start on the references? Hang on a minute - is there any ink in the printer? Sleep deprivation is eating you up, your stomach is COMMON unhappily groaning, and 4pm is fast approaching. Th e coff ee cups which fuelled your all-nighter are stacked up high. Exhaustion plus hunger equals an unhappy bunny. Get things done well in advance so you STUDENT can iron out any hiccups before that 4pm deadline arrives.

Forgetting your ID You’ve stuck on a fresh white tee, fi xed up your hair, splashed on some SLIP-UPS aft ershave, and the girls in the queue beside you seem to like it. You have queued for almost an hour, and the bald bouncer is now in sight. “Get your IDs ready please”. Shoot. Can’t fi nd it. It must be back at the fl at. You plead with the bouncer, trying to make him see that you are actually message? MICROSOFT WORD this won’t cover a television in your with an overdraft facility. Most Turning up to to keep you warm in chilly London, Having an ongoing how old you say you are, with no IS NOT RESPONDING AND IT room. If you live in a shared house banks off er these for free. So if you an exam late especially for aft er a night out. It’ll gym membership, luck. Don’t let your forgetfulness MUST BE CLOSED. Th ank God you may only need one TV licence are ever having fi nancial diffi culties, Th e alarm goes, you turn it off . save you from having to regularly but never making ruin a night out. Most night clubs for File Recovery! But just in case to cover all receivers in your house. you won’t have to come home to fi nd When you eventually scurry out buy boxes of Beechams and Strepsils. it to the workout want to see a Driver’s Licence as documents do not get recovered, Check out www.tvlicensing.co.uk even bigger debts on your statements The alarm of bed, you realise the time. In 5 Funds are tight at university, so proof of identifi cation. Student ID’s regularly save your work by clicking for more information. as they won’t charge you for going minutes, your exam will begin. If it’s Messy referencing don’t sign up to a gym unless are required on student nights too the little fl oppy disc icon, or use the into your overdraft . Th is facility goes, you the night before an exam, prepare You can earn an important you intend to use it. Going to the – don’t leave them at home! short cut Ctrl+S. Easy peasy, and Regularly skipping oft en has to be renewed every year for it before going to bed to make percentage of marks for simply gym will keep you fi t. You may that way you won’t have to retype lectures – one visit to your bank every year turn it off. sure you do arrive there on time and compiling a list of sources you even run into one or two hotties, Racking up ridiculous your work. While it’s assumed that fi rst year is could save you a few pennies. When you refreshed. Tell a friend to knock for used. It’s not oft en that you can although they may be glistening library fi nes a doss, universities can string you you or call your phone constantly. gain marks so easily. Th ere are with sweat! If you do insist on Don’t you think you pay the Paying a hefty fi ne for up for missing classes, and you can Accepting drinks from eventually Or set multiple alarms for that extra guides to referencing available getting a membership, check out university enough? Compensating a TV licence you didn’t even be chucked out. You actually any Tom, Dick or Harry kick. Also, try and fi nd out the exact and if you’re stuck, go and ask a the University’s Saddler’s Gym on for overdue library books could know you needed need to attend a few to actually pass. If you let someone buy you a drink, scurry out location of the examination venue lecturer for help. To make it easier, Goswell Road for a less expensive cost you an arm, or a leg, or both. You must be covered by a valid You are also likely to be unpopular watch the process of it being poured the day beforehand; this will save don’t leave referencing until the last option, and the choice to pay as you To prevent this, make a note of the TV Licence if you watch television with peers if you keep asking them and being handed to you – don’t of bed, you time on the actual day. Take extra minute, but write down sources, with go rather than dealing with direct due date of your book by putting it programmes as they’re being shown for neat photocopies of their lecture accept any drink from any lad (or realise the pens just in case one decides to give page numbers, as and when you use debits and long contracts. into your diary or your phone, or put it on a discreet setting and leave on TV. It makes no diff erence notes. Th ese are also unlikely to be lady, guys); it could be spiked, and way, and take water if you need it. them – it’ll make the fi nal job a lot regularly check your library account it in your bag. Check your phone whether it’s on a laptop, PC, mobile as benefi cial to you as your own potentially put you in danger. time. In 5 Th ere’s little point in working hard easier. Stuck in a rut but too and renew books online. Being lazy buzzing. While you frantically when there’s a class break and at the phone, digital box, or a TV set - you scribbles. Showing your face in all year, only to screw up an exam afraid to ask for help with returning books will rob you punch away on your phone, telling end of the lecture. Th ere will be a still need a licence. A colour TV lectures could make you some life Blaming it on the minutes, because you slept in or got lost. Missing deadlines If aft er doing some reading, you for every penny you have. your friend about the crazy night bundle of surprises waiting for you Licence costs £142.50, and must be long friends – don’t miss out on the alcohol You have three assignments on the still don’t understand a topic that you had, you could be distracting - delayed gratifi cation! renewed every year. Enforcement fun! Although alcohol off ers a good your exam Permanently suffering go, yeah, it’s tough. But don’t give was covered in a lecture, speak to Letting your phone your peers. More importantly, if Offi cers can visit student excuse for certain stupid acts, there’s will begin. from ‘freshers fl u’ up. If you are going to give up, at a colleague, email or pay a visit to distract you you’re texting, you’re unlikely to be Slaving away on some- accommodation to fi nd those who Being bumped always the case that you have one Yes, it’s meant to come around least prioritise the assignments so your lecturer for some help. It’ll While it’s comforting to have a little paying attention to the lecturer. Why thing for hours, only for are breaking this law. You may be by the bank too many and get renamed the ‘guy when freshers begins, and end when that those worth the most marks do be a nightmare if that very topic buzz coming from your electronic turn up to the lecture if you’re going it to be lost in a second prosecuted and fi ned up to £1,000. Before you head off to university, who pulled his pants down and got freshers ends, but you can make it actually get done! Put the most eff ort turns out to be in your exam paper. device in lectures, it’s perhaps to sit on your phone the whole time? Only 5 words over the word count. Even if you are living in a hall of make a trip to your bank and his ding dong out’. If you can bare last even longer by not wrapping into pieces of work which will gain Ambiguity can be resolved! not the best idea to be frequently Try this; keep your phone on, but Excellent. But wait, what’s that error residence, and they have a licence, arrange to open a student account, that, then it’s cool. up. Invest in a warm coat or hoody you a better result. 14 | DEBATE SURVIVING HALLS FASHION | 15 FACEBOOK OR WASTE-OF- SPACE BOOK? After hearing two of our journalists, Meliha Hayat and Dilan Raphiann > squabble endlessly about the importance of having (or not having) a CITY Nick Carvell – MA Magazine Journalism Facebook account, we challenged them to put their arguments to paper. Top: H&M Jeans: Levis Shoes: Converse Bag: St George by Duffer WATCH Sunglasses: Ray Ban

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The Invention of lying he can – but it places him on a slip- Air: pace which hints of progressive rock By Alisha Haridasani pery slope. Soon, he fi nds himself Love 2 (out now) infl uences. You would think a good idea plus a sympathizing with his hospitalized, By Sofi a Sosunov good cast would result in a fantas- dying mother and lying to her about Th e 12-track album is a mixture of tic fi lm. Yet, those two ingredients an aft erlife. From that moment on deliciously rich multi-layered sounds don’t seem to do the trick for the his life changes completely because ranging from electric keyboards and Invention of Lying, making the fi lm everyone in this surreal world wants spacey synth streaks to motoric drums just...nice. It’s not a great, fantastic, to know of the comforting idea of a and of course Dunckel’s hushed vocals. supercalifragiliistichespiralidoso fi lm ‘Man in the Sky’ and the place people Th ese are all elegantly arranged to – just nice. go to when they die. Mark seizes produce Air’s intoxicatingly addictive Th e idea is original; it’s a utopian this opportunity and runs with it signature sound. story turned on its head to generate like Forrest Gump in order to get his humour and possibly portray some standstill life back on track. Love 2 is a coherent collection of greater social message. Th e story Th e cast is great too, including big mood music that manages to be both is set in a world where everyone fi shes like Tina Fey, Jennifer Garner, exhilarating and soothing, together tells the absolute truth and thus Rob Lowe and Jonah Hill: all big Air’s long-awaited Love 2 is the French with its overpowering climaxes is everyone trusts one another. In comic names. Despite these pluses, electronica duo’s sixth studio album will make a perfect soundtrack for an this harmonious world, there is no however, the fi lm doesn’t feel com- (if you include their soundtrack to imaginary fi lm. deceit, fl attery or social taboos. And, plete, probably because the entire Th e Virgin Suicides), and their fi rst to it is in this wonderful world, that fi lm continuously uses one joke be recorded completely at their own Of course, one can easily argue that Mark Bellison’s (Ricky Gervais) life throughout – that, since everyone is Atlas Studio. It is a voyage to outer- Love 2 holds nothing that Air hasn’t starts crumbling around him. He is honest, they speak their minds no space where luscious melodies leave produced before, aft er all infl ated a short, fat, snub-nosed struggling matter how rude or inappropriate ending making you wonder whether creetly pokes fun at theism, but even have been pushed to its full potential you afl oat in an electronic haze. expectation is a common side eff ect writer, that lives pretty much on they may come across. Sooner or it was really written by a genius like that was done in a mediocre manner. to create something fantastic. of success. Indeed, Moon Safari, the his own, loses his job and is about later, that joke becomes old and the Ricky Gervais, who almost always Perhaps the fi lm’s biggest fl aw is the Th e verdict? Don’t take time out for Both sweet and chilly, Love 2 strips duo’s debut album is undoubtedly to get evicted from his fl at. At this fi lm’s appeal simmers down. Or, it manages to leave people clutching fact that it has an extremely cliché it. If you have a few spare hours then away the smooth Oriental elements a glowing masterpiece which will extremely low point of his life, he could also be because of the fact that their tummies during his comic ending where the girl falls in love head to the cinema, otherwise wait Sean Kingston: he hasn’t lost his original style. His Kingston also worked together with that characterized the 2007’s Pocket always remain a classic of the chillout invents “the world’s fi rst lie”. the script is so extremely simplistic stints outside of fi lms. Th e only part with the ugly man’s personality. Th at for the DVD. Tomorrow famous phrases “what a gwan”, an array of exceptional songwriters Symphony. Instead, Jean-Benoît genre. But, if you listen to Love 2 His fi rst lie is small – he simply that it doesn’t leave the audience on of the fi lm that could possibly be sort of ending puts the entire concept Out now By Mandy Cohen “Kingston” and “beautiful girl” make such as Fernando Garibay, the hit Dunckel and Nicolas Godin, the without a fi xed preconception of withdraws more from the bank than edge. Every scene has a predictable credited to a genius is the way it dis- and script to shame, which could an appearance in his new songs, and making songwriter for Britney, Lady masters of engaging-laid back music, what it should have been, you’ll be the same types of Jamaican reggae GaGa and Th e Pussycat Dolls. He also colour a diff erent sound. Th e sci-fi able to enjoy it for what it really is, a Couples Retreat beats are used. re-unites with Jonathan ‘JR’ Rotem robotic voice on the opener Do the Joy creative breath of fresh electronic air By Mandy Cohen CLASSIC FILM (who produced Kingston’s massive echoes along a quicker, more intense for its listeners. Couples Retreat is a hilarious take What has made his new album so 2007 hit “Beautiful Girls”). Th is time on the marital problems confronted is pushed every farther to the limits. fantastic is the fact that Kingston round JR has co-written the songs Ginuwine & Joe Aft er a few more songs from his most by all couples in this day and age. Paris has a Royston Vase feel to has collaborated with some of the “War”, “Tomorrow”, “Magical”, “Twist Concert Review recent album “A Man’s Th oughts”, he Th e exceptionally original storyline it, a troubled population with two most talented and accomplished Ya Around”, and “Over”. by Jay Bains surprised us with a three-song tribute is written by two of the main actors, fanatical lunatics in charge. Th e singers and songwriters in the Several songs on the album were to Michael Jackson. Singing along Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreua. psychotic Doctor and evil villain music industry to bring diff erent released earlier this year such as “My Silky, soulful and eff ortlessly to the King of Pop’s “Th e Way You With a fantastic cast of extremely style Mayor, who for unknown sounds and beats to his music. Th e Girlfriend”, “Face drop”, “Tomorrow” seductive. Ginuwine and Joe tore the Make Me Feel”, “Don’t Stop ‘Til You talented and funny actors, Couples reasons takes pity on our protagonist, song “Shoulda Let U Go” has Good and “Fire burning”, which peaked at roof off of London’s exclusive venue Get Enough” and “Billie Jean.” He Retreat is an exceptionally amusing Arthur Waldo, aft er he crashes in the Sean Kingston has been back in the Charlotte’s Joel Madden collaborating number fi ve on the Billboard Top 100, Indigo2. Th eir fi rst performance out ended his act with an uncontrollably fi lm, guaranteed to make you laugh night, letting him live and “become studio, dropping his fi rst album with Kingston, which adds a bit of and won Kingston the Teen Choice of the three scheduled for October erupting crowd. all the way through. one of us”. in two years. Tomorrow explores punk rock to the song. Usually, pop Awards 2009 for Choice Summer completely sold out weeks in advance Reproductively challenged Jason (Ja- For a low budget b-movie, from the various genres of music from and punk rock don’t merge well; Song. as the dazzling duo prepared for their Darkness followed, the lights went son Bateman) and Cynthia (Kristen an, at the time unknown Australian electro pop to punk rock with a however, in this instance it makes a show, and what a show it was. off and the acclaimed DJ Mastersteps Bell) have been married for a year, director, it delivers. Eeerie pulses surprisingly symphonic sound to fantastic collaboration. Kingston also Th e greatest part about Sean announced Joe’s arrival. In a magical aft er dating for eight. Th eir marriage and drones sporadically accompany the ear. Th e themes of falling in love worked with the Wyclef Jean on his Kingston’s album is that there is Ginuwine - a guaranteed people- mist of lilac and white, Joe appeared is under a lot of strain because of (Faizon Love), recently divorced, sad Despite the deep issues dealt within a tense two hours. Th e screenplay, and heartbreak seem to resonate in track “Ice Cream Girl”, which echoes meaning behind his songs which pleaser - brought the ladies to life in the centre of the stage. Dressed in a their conceptive diffi culties, and Ja- and depressed, fi nding solace from the fi lm, Couples Retreat contains cinematography & quality perfor- each song, but with a mature attitude, the sounds of Black Eyed Peas with an almost everyone can relate to. His with his proverbial “Who wants my tuxedo; staying true to his reputation son’s overt uptightness. Desperately a 20 year-old party animal Trudy multiple entertaining and raunchy The Cars That Ate Paris mances are all strong. In particular illustrating Kingstons’ development 80’s electro-disco feel to it. songs are all about looking for love, towel?” entrance, followed by vibrant as a ladies man; he started off with a trying to save their marriage, Jason (Kali Hawk) who calls him ‘daddy’ scenes throughout, including an By Frank Mitchell the Mayor’s brooding madness, since his debut album, ‘Sean Kingston’, falling in love, being in love, going renditions of “Pony”, “So Anxious”, few songs from his previous albums, and Cynthia discover “Eden Resort”, in public. inappropritely behaved yoga instruc- Th e Cars Th at Ate Paris directed which is kept under strict control which was released two years ago, Th ere are also several songs on the through heartbreak and surviving and “Diff erences”. His daring lyrics, including: “Good Girls”, “Let’s Stay a heavenly retreat where they can Aft er persuading them that the tor and stripping down by the sea. by Peter Weir, is a contemporary but can always be seen bubbling when the singer was only 17. album about falling in love, which heartbreak - and guaranteed, we all truly eclectic spirit and trademark Home Tonight” and “Ride With take part in marital counselling and luxurious resort will be a holiday of Th e only downside is that the fi lm Western set in a rural Australian on the surface. Th e fi lm is at once start off with a soft er and slower fall into one of those categories. His style appealed to every member of You”. His gorgeous vocals were learn how to reconnect with each only fun and relaxation, their friends becomes predictable at particular town, whose deep black humour a western, thriller and comedy, and Th e pressure was on for Jamaican- side to them, which is diff erent to songs are also extremely catchy and the audience. Th ere wasn’t a single complimented by the live band, other. Th e catch is they can only give in to the idea. However, only points, and certain themes and and nerve-racking plot leave you balances the concepts of all three born Kingston, 19, to produce an Kingston’s usual approach. “Magical”, put you in the mood to party. stillstill ppairair ooff hhipsips in tthehe hhouse.ouse. giving his performance a perfect silver aff ord it if they get a group deal at a once they actually arrive at the resort relationships could have been further disturbed and amused. Th e town, perfectly. album exceeding his previous chart for example, begins with the strums lining. To end, he wowed the crowd discounted price. do their friends fi nd out that couple’s developed, instead of just giving the ‘Paris’, reminiscent of Rock Ridge However, I found it a bit too long topping CD, which sold over 500,000 of a guitar and soft Jamaican drum Tomorrow is available on ITunes with a beautifully acoustic rendition Th ey try and pitch the idea to their counselling is not optional, but com- audience a one dimensional view. in Mel Brooks “Blazing Saddles” is though. Th e fi nal showdown could copies and reached no 3 in the US sounds in the background, with an at a mere £7.99. If you can’t get of “Majic” from his brand new album friends: Dave (Vince Vaughn) and pulsory. Only when they successfully Overall, Couples Retreat is a sweet, besieged its teenage youth who cause have come much sooner, and parts Billboard RnB/Hiphop album chart. Akon feel to the song. “Island queen” enough of Sean Kingston, he will “Signature”. Absolutely fl awless. Ronnie (Malin Akerman), who are get through Monsiuer Marcels, the touching and witty fi lm, with con- travellers to crash on the outskirts. of the middle felt like fi ller. But the If anything, not only did Kingston has a bit of a Bob Marley reggae thing be performing at the Indigo 02 married with two children but don’t Eden Resorts organiser, can the fun tinuous humourous and ridiculous Th e bodies are off ered to the local gory, impaled, head blown off with exceed his previous album, he created going on, and “Why you wanna go”, a on Wednesday November 18th. Ginuwine is next back in London appreciate each other; Joey (Jon begin . However, as the couples be- situations. Th e fi lm is recommended doctor for experiments and the kids a shotgun kind of fi ller makes it an even better one. If you liked the song where Kingston is trying to stop Tickets are available from £18.50 at in December, along with Tank and Favreau) and Lucy (Kristin Davis), gin to become aware of their marital for both the married and the single. construct their own mutated death forgivable. last album, you will love Tomorrow. a girl from breaking up with him, www.ticketmaster.co.uk . Tyrese, which promises to be the high school sweethearts who now issues through their couple therapy Th e wit and jokes will keep the audi- machines from the car wreckages. If automobile Ozzie B-Movie is starts with a pleasant piano melody. ultimate R&B experience. Joe will be only display distasteful behaviour sessions, everything becomes a little ence amused throughout. Th e townspeople and the marauding your biscuit then this packs a big Kingston has explored several new back in February for Valentine’s Day, towards one another; and Shane more complicated. Out now youths balance a brittle truce, which crunch. directions in his music; however, as per usual. 20 | REVIEW REVIEW | 21 EXHIBITIONS BOOKS VENUES

intends to challenge our traditional Does God Hate Women? Th e book in itself takes a strong notions of time and space, leaving Ophelia Benson & Jeremy (and somewhat harsh) look at the the spectator to deal with an oddly Stangroom role that religion and culture play in appealing form of nausea. By Meliha Hayat the oppression of women. Benson and Stangroom have trawled through Kapoor seems fascinated with human rights reports and newspaper sculptures actively participating articles to compile a collection of in their own creation, as seen with shocking stories involving women Svayambh, meaning self-generated in being abused by their husbands and Sanskrit. Th is rather macabre piece, the unjust actions of ‘modesty police’. which occupies fi ve galleries, consists Th e repetitive stories can, at times, of a vast block of wax moving slowly desensitise the reader but the overall along tracks and squeezing itself argument remains constant and through the classical doorways of strong. the Royal Academy, leaving behind a Th e book is not just angled at the viscous red residue. oppressors but also at the democratic secular west for its subdued Svayambh, along with other works reactions towards honour killings such as Shooting into the Corner, a and forced marriages even within cannon that fi res red wax at 20 minute their own societies. Today it seems intervals, in a manner which reminds that multiculturalism overshadows Anish Kapoor Turner Prize. Th is major solo one of a sneeze, makes you wonder these women’s basic human rights. CULSU presents: Versatile with the ‘Funky Anthem.’ Royal Academy of the Arts exhibition, which runs until 11 how his pieces are dismantled. Over the past few years we have Western countries - including Britain Pressure Cooker @ Fabric, Both these acts got the crowd hyped By Pia Walter December, surveys his career to date, been exposed to numerous reports - in their desperate attempts to avoid 1 October 2009 and got everyone feeling ’funky’. Central Perk Joey’s numerous chat up lines, and and Ross’ “Science Boy” magazine. showcasing a number of new and Th ere is no doubt that Kapoors work questioning the relationship between appearing imperialistic, end up By Saneeta Mandil Th e place was brimming with By Mandy Cohen the list goes on. Several fl at screen TV’s were placed Prepare to feel miniscule, perplexed, previously unseen works. swallows you for magical moments religion and women, so it was only a conforming to misogynistic regimes University students who had poured around the café showing Friends and bedazzled! Anish Kapoor’s in which you stand in awe, oblivious matter of time before someone dug that condone ridiculous crimes Freshers’ Fornight has to end on a in from City, Queen Mary’s and Th e most famous coff ee shop to ever Warner Bros managed to create an reruns, and cameras were fl ashing sculptures at the Royal Academy His pieces are oft en simple, curved to your immediate surroundings. up the evidence and exposed the against women. mad note, and Pressure Cooker lived Westminster. Th ey’d all come grace our television screens, Central accurate depiction of Central Perk, endlessly capturing pictures of the of the Arts invite you to join a forms, usually monochromatic and Th is surreal exhibition is truly truth - and Benson and Stangroom So, all in all this book really isn’t up to exactly that. prepared, learned and brushed up on Perk, made a special appearance in just off Carnaby Street. And it has it all: legendary memorabilia. Not to world where space is relative, the brightly coloured. Tall Tree and the original and defi nitely worth visiting. sure don’t hold back. for the faint hearted- it will certainly Th is year’s Fresher’s culminated all the latest ‘skanks’ in anticipation London for a mere two weeks, to the fake redbrick walls, big “Central mention fans who wanted a snap on colours dumbfounding, and sex is Eye, a major new sculpture on display Although a complaint can be found Th e fi rst chapter of the book is change your outlook on religion early in October 2009, at the one and for a crazy, packed night. celebrate the TV show Friends’ 15th Perk” stickers on the windows, the the famous worn out peach sofa that everywhere. in the Annenberg Courtyard, is a in its briefness, which seems rather entitled ‘A God of Bullies’- and that is in the twenty fi rst century and will only Fabric. Located in the heart of With student friendly prices on anniversary. large peach coloured sofa, table with our favourite group of friends found pristine example of this. By creating disproportionate to the very real £8 one of the nicer titles. Others include pretty much answer the question in London’s trendy East Central area, drinks and unmissable music, this the ‘reserved’ place card, and even the themselves on a daily basis. Kapoor is an internationally acclaim- works which both distort and (practically student price!) expected ‘Mutilate in the Name of Purity’ and the title with a big fat yes! the night was a raving success. concoction provided the essential Long queues circled the café every same coff ee menu were in place, just ed artist and winner of the 1991 disorientate, the Bombay born artist at the door. ‘Lipstick on a Pig’. Widely regarded as one of the best ingredients for a messy night. day from dawn to dusk, with people as on the Friends set. One would assume that since the dance music venues in the world, Th is was sure to fi re start to your waiting for up to four hours, barely hit TV show ended fi ve years ago, students were in for a treat as Fabric, student night life. Pressure cooker is a maintaining their excitement. Even Each visitor was given a free coff ee. Central Perk would not have got such usually home to Drum and Bass beats night that never fails to disappoint. James Michael Tyler, who played However, there was nothing else to a huge reaction, but it was quite the VENUES and electro sounds, hosted three Even as third year student, it was Gunther, surprised visitors by making drink or buy thereaft er. Th e coff ee contrary. It seems that Friends has rooms of R’ n’ B, Funky House and a night to remember and it is an several appearances. shop was decorated with Friends been able to maintain its fans over Club NME @ KOKO, Camden nearing capacity Th e Chapman Fam- With Club NME at KOKO being club classics, chopped and screwed event that you must attend, whatever memorabilia such as Rachel’s the years. Appearing on E4 every day, By Matthew Balmforth ily, a British post-punk band and open from 9:30pm to 4am, it is a long by a selection of renowned DJ’s. year you are in. If you are going to Central Perk is where it all happened bridesmaid dress from the fi rst the shows’ humour has never run dry, NME favourites, took to the stage evening. Yet I would advise you not to On the night, there were live experience Fabric, you have to do - the opening scene of the fi rst season, Monica’s famous turkey even if the same episode has been Upon my arrival at City University and rolled through a high energy 45 leave it too late to arrive as the place performances from UK Funky it on a student night and Pressure episode, Ross and Rachel’s fi rst head with the sunglasses, Phoebes repeated over a dozen times. It is true this year, I was informed by numer- minute set. Following the bands de- does fi ll up very quickly. But for the superstar Kyla performing her Cooker will be the one you will never kiss, Phoebes debut of ‘Smelly Cat’, hideous painting of Gladys, the ‘Best to say that Friends will always be an ous friends that for my indie/electro parture resident DJs at Club NME, £4 I paid on the door with my City massive hit ‘Do you mind’ and MC forget, no matter how drunk you are! Gunther’s infatuation with Rachel, Bud’ bracelet Joey gave Chandler, everlasting comedy. music tastes I should venture down to Ed Wilder and Brainlove Records, student card (£7 without) you get Camden town on a Friday night and took over and gave a mixed output what you pay for, compared to other sample the delights of Club NME at of indie such as Arctic Monkeys, Th e establishments running on a Friday Thorpe Park: night, you are sure to get lost, fright- KOKO. In this, they were not wrong. Smiths, Th e Cribs and Babyshambles. night. Th ough this is not labelled as a Fright nights ened and tormented in the mazes. If, like me, you enjoy listening to When the latter, Camden favourite student night it defi nitely has the feel By Heena Tailor and Kavi Shah Even though you may have been on Th e Smiths on an evening out rather Pete Doherty’s band, was played, to of one, not just in the people inside, all of the rides in the summers gone than making cardboard boxes whilst say that the place engulfed in may- but the prices too. So for any new or Th e fi rst thing that comes to mind by, being launched up into a pitch blowing on a whistle, then this is a hem would not be an exaggeration. old students looking for a cheap and when recollecting this year’s Fright black sky has the most disorientating night for you. Alongside this was a healthy portion good indie night, look no further that Night at Th orpe Park is: “Welcome to feeling. Stealth was so exhilarating of the latest electro with Passion Pit Club NME every Friday at KOKO. a maze of spine-chilling fright”. With that we went twice! As I approached the venue doors and Empire of the Sun. Halloween creeping upon us, Th orpe there was more security than there is Park has extended its opening hours And as for the ridiculously scary at a Waterstone’s book signing, which to the dead darkness of nightfall. mazes, a special feature of the Hal- I found to be strange. Yet as I entered, You are invited to lose yourself in loween nights – a MUST-DO for any I could see why. Th e sheer size of the live action horror mazes which will dare devils, or wannabe dare devils: venue is breathtaking. leave your heart pounding and body impressive stage has been removed to bound for the fi rst 15 minutes. trembling, and extend the thrill of the Maze 1: Se7en: Distressing scenes of KOKO was originally the Camden create an extremely large dance fl oor, I fi nally managed to move myself rollercoasrers by riding in the dark. violence and pain. Each room leaves theatre around a hundred years ago, and while the old viewing boxes once to get a drink, which are ‘student you feeling trapped. Not advised and because of this, the place just were high up on the cavernous walls, friendly’ in terms of prices. Shots of As well as taking the voyages of if you suff er from claustrophobia, oozes with character. Th e old seat- they have been gutted to form a bal- Sourz are only £1 and certain lagers Stealth, Colossus, Nemesis Inferno asthma or epilepsy! ing which used to be in front of the cony above. I must admit, I was spell- around £2.50 a pint. As the place was and even the Teacups rides by the Scare-o-meter rating: 8.5/10 22 | CLUBS & SOCIETIES DIRECTORY CLUBS & SOCIETIES DIRECTORY | 23 CLUBS & SOCIETIES CLUBS & SOCIETIES DIRECTORY DIRECTORY

ACS Badminton Dance large number of divisions and we Jewish background, irrespective of ‘Why do bad things happen to inter-university sporting events, political views as well as political Various other social events will Socialist Workers Recreational Club hold stimulating events for a variety your commitment levels. It is an good people?’; ‘How to get a 1st in competitions and special events like knowledge and understanding. be organised, ranging from City African Caribbean Society is City University Dance Society of festivals. This ensures the largest opportunity for us to create a mini- your degree’; ‘The Power of habits’; career fairs and conferences. This society is open to all students, activities such as football to ice Are you interested? If so, get a cultural society which aims to Are you interested? If so, get [C.U.D.S] gets bigger and better with festivals in the Hindu calendar are community within the university ‘Sex, Drugs and Soul?’; ‘Inner and regardless of their political skating. more information by emailing showcase African Caribbean culture more information by emailing each year. At the first there were only celebrated with a fresh appeal and where we can meet, socialise and World Peace’; ‘Stress and Time Mauritian standpoint. [email protected] through the means of celebration [email protected] 3 dance styles on offer. that the various meanings behind discuss important issues. Management Solutions’. We are very These are just some of the things City and education to all individuals that them are also understood. open to your ideas and opinions The Mauritian Society is a society The society deals with all sorts Sikh Society has to look forward to Stop the war are interested. Bengali Today there are 6 dance styles to We provide a weekly Lunch & about topics that interest you and are created by the Mauritian students at of political issues, both domestic this year. Please do come and join tickle your fancy, including: Afro So for those who are curious Learn (for free!) where we invite very happy to facilitate sessions on City University. and international, for example: us & become part of our society. We Are you interested? If so, get We hope to cater to all our City University Bengali Society is an Caribbean dance; Salsa and about the culture as well as fro speakers from the London region. any of them! the general discussions before look more information by emailing members by providing various ‘even-based’ society with a focal aim Hip Hop: there is something for those who are keen to further Furthermore, in conjunction with Our purpose is to celebrate the elections and party politics, forward to meeting you. [email protected] events and activities that present of establishing an environment in everyone. their knowledge of Hindu phi- the Union of Jewish students and Law traditional and cultural norms peace & security, the environ- the opportunity of enjoyment, which people of various cultures and losophy can join us in a welcom- London JSOCS, we offer a bunch of of the Mauritian life and to ment, domestic & international Snooker & Pool Table Tennis knowledge and growth. backgrounds can meet one another Whether you are experienced ing and exciting environment. social events, Friday night meals and The City University Law Society provide assistance of any sort to crime, education etc. Recreational whilst enjoying many lively and in dance or just want to have a We also apply our heritage to the famous Jewish student centre at is run by students for students. all our members. Are you interested? If so, get Ahlul Bayt exciting events. good time, the Dance Society is university subjects ranging from Hillel, Euston. Although the main body of its mem- This will be done through, for more information by emailing Are you interested? If so, get for you. Not only are our dance engineering, social science, Cass bers is made up of law students, you We also wish to expose to students example, events such as lectures [email protected] more information by emailing Ahlul Bayt Islamic Society aims to We aim to raise awareness about classes taught by professionals; the and law. Above all, we are a warm and do not have to be a law student to of Non Mauritian origins to Mauri- with internal and external [email protected] propagate the light of Islam, the Bengali tradition and culture and C.U.D.S provides an opportunity friendly society that is sure to join the society. tian culture so that they may be able speakers, roundtable debates, Snowsports Club Holy Qur’an, the Prophet and his how it is incorporated into British to participate in inter-university To maximize your university experi- enhance your university experience. to learn and experience it to some themed campaigns and political purified Progeny. culture by the Bengali youth. Our competitions, social events and ence we have also collaborated with We look forward to meeting you The society organises academic extent. documentaries. • To achieve awareness of snow Tennis events are catered towards this Brit- most importantly the chance to other universities, global charities during the 2009/10 academic year! and social events, such as the sports to other students/staff at City Recreational Club We strive to use our university as ish-Bengali fusion and we also host develop your confidence, meet new and youthful communities. For Christmas boat party and talks We hope that in turn this will give SIFE University. To host activities such a platform to create dialogue and celebrations for both Eid and Diwali. people and create memories that will instance, we are affiliated with the Krishna Conscious from Solicitors and Barristers, Mauritian students an ideal op- as trips to dry slopes Are you interested? If so, get exchange ideas freely and objectively hopefully last a lifetime! NHSF (which encompasses the Society all of which run throughout the portunity to interact or socialise Are you interested? If so, get • To help run the annual ski trip to more information by emailing to help broaden our understanding This group is open to everyone, majority of the Hindu Societies from year to enhance the experience with students of all races, religion more information by emailing France [email protected] as well as the understanding of oth- whatever your background. Fencing Recreational universities around the country), Would you say you’re a deep thinker? of studying law! In addition, and background. We also participate [email protected] • To demonstrate to others that ers about our beliefs. where we are involved with exten- Do you want to look at the world a the Society organises mooting at the main events of other Mauri- skiing and snowboarding itself Women’s Basket Big City Life Are you interested? If so, get sive national initiatives such as the little closer? Do you want to learn and debating, as well as giving tian Societies at other universities. Sikh is a sport so there will be a lot of Recreational Our aim is to provide our more information by emailing annual sports competition and Sewa lifestyle management skills and guidance on pro bono work. More importantly, our society is a exercise to do for our members members and the wider student Are you interested? If so, get [email protected] week. This is known to be an ex- self-improvement techniques? Have platform for all members to socialise City University Sikh Society aims to • To bring in as many new mem- Are you interested? If so, get community with a framework more information by emailing traordinary, unforgettable and action you ever tried yoga or meditation? We also have a termly newsletter by organising regular parties, events, educate students about the Sikh faith bers as we can to make City Snow more information by emailing for understanding Islam and its [email protected] Hindu packed event. Interested in philosophy or which keeps everyone informed on nights out and functions. and to unite members together with Sports as popular as ever. [email protected] philosophy which encompasses spirituality? Then this society is for how events are being received! The similar beliefs. The society offers in- • To adhere to proper health and many aspects of our lives; from CALS The Hindu Society attempts to Today, we have actively pursued our you; the Krishna Consciousness Law Society can help build your CV, Men’s Basket dividuals the opportunity to express safety regulations required to do sociology, politics and econom- promote the understanding of social, objectives through the organization Society is for people of all meet fellow law students, and above Recreational their thoughts and opinions on topi- such activities. ics, to ecology, psychology and Are you interested? If so, get ethical and philosophical founda- of a range of shows, forums, social backgrounds and walks of life. We all make the experience of studying cal issues regarding the Sikh faith. • To make a lasting legacy for snow spirituality. more information by emailing tions and practises of Hinduism. The events, guest speakers and camps are solutions based and aim to bring law more enjoyable. Check out our Are you interested? If so, get The society allows members to meet sports at City University [email protected] society fosters a youthful spirit of that have benefited not only the stu- students in touch with the Vedic facebook group or our website at more information by emailing new people and make new friends. • To make sure this club is financially We strive to accomplish our goals by dedication and devotion to Hindu dents but the general public as well. Philosophy and their doings so that www.culsu.co.uk [email protected] stable all year holding seminars, discussion circles Chess values as suited to modern times and they can practically apply ancient The society will have several • To receive financial support not and stalls as well as social activities. current topics. Thus, we aim to cater Investment wisdom to modern, everyday life. Malaysian Netball Recreational events organised throughout the only from university, but by any In addition to this we hope to work Are you interested? If so, get to those students who have a passion year alongside weekly meetings other means to sponsor the club. collaboratively with other societies more information by emailing for culture. Are you interested? If so, get Our activities include weekly The City University Malaysian Soci- Are you interested? If so, get where various topics will be • To create social gatherings where at City University. [email protected] more information by emailing yoga sessions, interactive ety aims to promote an understand- more information by emailing discussed. The year will start off possible with its member so we We aspire to unite Hindu’s together [email protected] presentations and discussion ing of Malaysian culture as well as [email protected] with the Cha and Samosa party can discuss trips, experiences and AIESEC City Racing by providing a fun and unique groups. Day outs include visits provide an available network for Ma- followed by a paintballing event. personal details. atmosphere for them to connect with Islamic to various shows, galleries, laysian students who are studying at Pakistan Are you interested? If so, get Are you interested? If so, get one another, their culture and their exhibitions and museums. There City University. The society is a plat- more information by emailing more information by emailing faith. We understand the demanding Are you interested? If so, get will also be a chance to attend form for social interaction as well as Are you interested? If so, get [email protected] [email protected] educational nature of university and more information by emailing numerous vibrant festivals that welfare and academic support. more information by emailing in turn attempt to provide excit- [email protected] take place all year round. We [email protected] Amnesty Christian Union ing physical activities and a social will also be organizing several We regularly organise social events environment for our members to Jewish reflection and yoga retreats. both internally and with Malaysian Politics Are you interested? If so, get Are you interested? If so, get be at ease so they can learn and Societies of other universities, pay- more information by emailing more information by emailing be inspired by Hinduism and also The Jewish Society is here to Just to name a few, the topics of ing particular attention to festivals The Politics Society is the ideal [email protected] [email protected] make new friends. Not forgetting cater for all your religious needs. discussion include: ‘What would and national celebrations. The society for the student who wishes that Hinduism is dominated by a We aim to include everyone of a you do if you had 24 hours to live?’, society also actively participates in to develop and challenge his or her