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Since 1936 Students Censored Civil Engineering students outraged at budget cuts, after members of staff given iPhones Emmeline Curtis Civil Engineering: In Figures Students from the School of Civil Engineering and the Environment were recently outraged to learn that senior members of staff had 30 received a free iPhone, at the same time as The number of academic staff at the School money problems and budget cutbacks were of Civil Engineering and the Environment, all being blamed for new policies that removed likely to have received a new iPhone. the PGR (Postgraduate Research) students’ conference budget. This budget previously allowed PGR stu- 113 dents to be funded to attend conferences, but The number of PGR students in the School of this has now been discontinued following at- Civil Engineering and the Environment. tempts by the School over the last three years to change its policy on PGR student demon- strator work. In consultation with student representa- £1000 tives, the School recently put together a new The figure at which PGR sudents’ -confer policy whereby students working in roles such ence allowance would be capped at under as invigilating and teaching would put their the new payment scheme. hours towards building a conference budget, instead of receiving the payment that is cus- tomary in most other Schools at the Univer- sity. The School later announced that for all 1900 those in the scheme the allowance would be The year in which John Eustice was appoint- capped at £1000, often resulting in students ed the first ever Professor of Engineering at receiving a lower amount than they would Hartley University College, which went on have earned had they been paid. On the other to become the University of Southampton. hand, those who made the decision to opt out of this scheme would not have received an al- lowance at all, meaning it would be extremely 2003 difficult for them to attend any conference The year in which the University’s new man- necessary to their work. agement and academic structures were im- Many students were confused and upset plemented, joining the School of Environ- by this policy, especially when it emerged that mental Science to Civil Engineering. members of staff had been given brand new iPhones on a monthly contract. The School de- fended the move by stating that the phones this disapproval known, but were quietly taken were necessary in order for staff to be more down the next day, a move one student has organised, and also make them easily reach- labelled “a disgusting and appalling act of cen- able by students when away. sorship”. Student representatives were also Although some students were pleased that informed that if those who had put the post- they would now hopefully get an instantaneous ers up continued to protest, their candidature response from lecturers and supervisors, oth- would then be terminated. ers were outraged at what they saw as their unjust treatment by the Department. Continued on page 2 Anonymous posters were produced to make

Marathon Team page 3 G20 Protests page 6/7 Hillsborough page 9 New Social Ideas page 23 Inter-railing page 17 www.wessexscene.co.uk The Wessex Scene team have no tans from putting this issue together! Page 2 News School of Civil Engineering Welsh Nationals’ University Fee Grant Scrapped censors student Grants offered to Welsh nationals at University abolished to create a ‘more level playing field’ for UK students protests Emmeline Curtis The tuition fee grants offered to all Welsh na- Continued from front page tionals studying at Welsh Universities are to be phased out by September 2010, it was re- Attempts are currently being made to resolve cently announced. the situation through meetings between staff Welsh students currently receive a grant of and students. The Wessex Scene also took the £1,940, regardless of their background, to off- students’ issues to Joe Leigh, VP Education set the cost of university fees. Scrapping this and Representation, once it was brought to our will bring Wales into line with the rest of Britain attention. He says: and close the ‘fee gap’ between them. Those “Following a meeting with the students and currently studying at a Welsh university will their reps, which I was allowed to attend, I am continue to be entitled to the tuition fee grant confident that this issue is being addressed by until the end of their studies, but the major- the reps with School staff. ity of students going into Higher Education will At present I am yet to receive communi- be incurring more debt than they would previ- ously have expected. The Education Minister, Jane Hutt, has said that instead of the tuition fee grant for all Welsh nationals more help will be given to stu- dents coming into Higher Education from lower income backgrounds. There are plans for £44 million to be put into increasing the Assembly Learning Grant, a means-tested grant of be- tween £2,906 and £5,000 given to students to help towards living costs, similar to the grant currently offered to students in England. Plans were also announced to write off stu- dent loan debts of up to £1,500 from 2010, and for a new scheme encouraging university graduates to look for employment in Wales. Jane Hutt claims that Higher Education in- stitutions will benefit immediately from these New Research Shows Gender Divide Still Strong Statistics for 2009 have revealed a continuing gap between the sexes in Higher Education course choices Charlotte Woods Oxford, whilst female English Literature stu- The Civil Engineering building dents were repeatedly less successful than Research compiled annually by the Office for male students in the Oxford finals exams. cation from the School regarding this matter, National Statistics has this year revealed that The Gender Equality Scheme for the Uni- and so I am contacting the Head of School to the trend of men and women studying subjects versity of Southampton states that: establish the School’s stance, who made the seen as respectively masculine or feminine in threat of termination, on what grounds they Higher Education has yet to be bucked. It also felt able to make this threat, and to ensure revealed that women outnumber men on uni- that these circumstances are avoided in the versity undergraduate courses by 143,000. ‘‘ Student responses dem- future. The report indicates that degree programmes onstrated that students ex- Should other students experience any prob- with the highest intake of male students were perienced less discrimination lems with their programme, I would urge you those related to business and administrative or were less aware of any to raise them with your student reps before studies, closely followed by courses related to gender bias in the course of taking action into your own hands. This way engineering, both traditionally ‘male’ subjects. their studies. ’’ staff/student conflicts can be avoided, and is- Engineering courses account for 11.7% of all sues can be resolved much quicker.” male students in the U.K, whereas women There is a marked split in student opinion, studying engineering make up only 1.7% of as the posters displayed did not represent the the U.K’s female student population. Reassurance then that the imbalance of views of all; a small group of students were The data also demonstrates female domi- male and female students studying certain taking matters upon themselves. Although nance in subjects allied to medicine and educa- courses does not give rise to unfair treatment those students did not express their displeas- tion; broadly including midwifery, nursing, and or unequal opportunities amongst male and ure in the right way by not making their com- school teaching, all subjects considered as tra- female students. plaints known to their student representatives ditionally feminine studies. The findings would It would perhaps be deemed obsolete to or even directly to the School, they should suggest that women are drawn towards study- even consider the idea that university courses surely be allowed the freedom to say how they ing subjects at University that include inher- are still very much engendered through tra- felt without such drastic threats of termination ently nurturing aspects, whilst men have more dition and popular practice, but the statistics made against them. interest in practical and business skills, an idea demonstrating this very notion are impossible often thought outdated. to ignore. In a time when gender equality is Students were confused Additional statistics within the report indi- considered so important in all aspects of so- and upset by the new policy, cate that the number of girls in further edu- ciety, it is easy to forget that traditions are especially when it emerged cation (A-Levels or equivalent) exceeded the not easily broken; that it will take consider- that staff had been given a number of boys by 16,000 nationally. These able time for there to be an equal gender ratio new iPhone on contract. figures however, are not reflected in university amongst engineering students for example, or finals results, or indeed, in university employ- as many men as women interested in nursing. Give us your opinion... ment trends. Data published by Oxford Univer- What this report has made clear is that the sity in 2005 indicated that women made up Stereotypical female teacher gender gap in university courses is not an is- email [email protected] only 10% of those employed as Professors at sue to be eliminated in the near future. Page 3 News Welsh Nationals’ University Fee Grant Scrapped Grants offered to Welsh nationals at University abolished to create a ‘more level playing field’ for UK students News in Brief

new measures, and has estimated that by Southampton success in half-marathon 2015 they will receive an extra £31 million a year, including funding for bursaries and schol- Students Adam Fosse and Adam Reeson team from the University of Southampton arships. More students will be able to have led a team of fellow healthcare professional for all their fundraising efforts. The PDS is access to Higher Education, creating a “level students through the Bath half marathon totally dependent on voluntary donations, playing field for all Welsh students, wherever to raise funds for the Parkinson’s disease so this contribution will help us continue they study”. Society (PDS). our work to support everyone affected by The announcement has not been met with The team was made up of physiotherapy Parkinson’s in the UK and fund research universal approval in government however, and occupational therapy students, and that may lead to a cure”. with the Liberal Democrats refusing to sup- joined over 40 participants who ran for the Adam Fosse commented that: “The ma- port the new schemes. They have calculated PDS, raising over £4,000. They decided to jority of us have never done a run like this that the funding that enables students to get run the half marathon after spending time before so it was definitely a challenge, but to university will be slashed by roughly 40%. working with people who suffer from the we really enjoyed it. We all really wanted Conservatives expressed similar concerns that condition whilst on neurological and com- to do something for a good cause, and af- Higher Education would not be funded proper- munity work placements. ter meeting people with Parkinson’s and ly, and wanted reassurance that the ending of Paul Jackson-Clark, Director of Fund- seeing the support the PDS can provide the tuition fee grant would not mean students raising at the Parkinson’s Disease Soci- first hand, we wanted to do something to were stopped from “fulfilling their potential”. ety says: “We’re extremely grateful to the contribute.” The government have also been condemned for turning their back on one of Wales’ most distinctive policies, and labelled hypocritical for the decision made by those who enjoyed a free university education. They experienced the benefits of this policy, but are now saying something different is needed for the new gen- eration of students. The recent rise in top-up fees in England has not had a drastically detrimental effect on the number of students applying to uni- versities, but it remains to be seen how much these new measures influence young people in Wales looking at their options, and considering Cardiff University whether to go on to Higher Education. New Research Shows Gender Divide Still Strong Statistics for 2009 have revealed a continuing gap between the sexes in Higher Education course choices

The Sex Split: Some Figures 11.7% The Streets to headline Graduation Ball The proportion of male students in the UK who study Engineering and Technology. The Streets, it has been announced, will be the headline act for the Graduation Ball 2009. Mike Skinner, a thirty-year old rapper 1.7% from Birmingham, has built a dedicated The proportion of female students in the UK and enthusiastic following with four suc- who study Engineering and Technology. cessful albums to date, and two number one singles: ‘Fit But You Know It’ and ‘Dry Your Eyes’. The class of 2008 had both Kate Nash 5.4% and Sophie Ellis Bexter performing over The proportion of male students in the UK two nights, and it is unclear whether an- studying subjects allied to Education. other announcement is to follow for the 2009 line-up. The Graduation Ball has this year been relocated from Southampton Guildhall to 12% Broadlands Park, Romsey, and will take The proportion of female students in the Uk place on the 10th June. 3000 students, who studying subjects allied to Education. in previous years have been split over two nights, will attend the one evening, com- The percentage, plete with a fairground, including amuse- or figure, showing ments, rides, and street performers. 11.2% how many more Many of these graduates will dine on a women than men three-course at the English Heritage house, are currently en- whilst the majority will join in with the cel- rolled on under- ebrations later on. Some non-dining tickets 143,000 graduate degree are still available from the SUSU Box Office, courses. priced at £45. Stereotypical business man Page 4 News University Extends Disability Services Southampton Uni extends resources available to those with disabilities and health conditions

The new facility opened on 18th March and is based in 39 University Road, on the Highfield campus. The facility aims to act as an exten- sion supporting the University’s Disability and Mentoring Services, offering further rooms for confidential consultations and rooms for ad- ministration. The Disability and Mentor service currently offers advice for a wide range of disabilities and health conditions. The service is also avail- able to offer advice to those with temporary disabilities, resulting from accidence, injury, illness or surgery. The mentoring service offers study support for students with health problems, including both chronic medical conditions and mental health difficulties. The service aims to support the student’s motivation and morale to enrich their studies. This may include assisting stu-

The aim is to enable each disabled student to take part as fully and equitably as possible in every aspect of university life; not just academic activities. Dr Kevin Partington

dents to plan and manage their study time, or helping them to concentrate on revision and be extremely useful. I also use the ATS room T. E. Utley memorial prize, a national award “The most important aspect is the practical exam techniques. in Jamesthe library Rose every (centre, day, left)as it andprovides David a quiet Howell given (centre, to promising right) with political members writers. of the To enter,new office help based in dealing at 39 with University my Aspergers. Road It’s great Dr Kevin Partington, Head of Student Sup- and excellently equipped space in which I can he had to submit a 5,000 word essay on the to speak to a knowledgeable voice, who isn’t port at the University, comments: “We have work without getting distracted. I also see my subject of the future of the United Kingdom. just someone as a shoulder to cry on, but can invested significantly over the years in facili- mentor for an hour every week, and he helps He won half of the £5,000 prize money and offer the best of both worlds. ties and specialist support for students with me to organise my study time and prepare for was presented with the award by Baroness I have had my mentor throughout my time disabilities and health conditions. The aim is to essay writing. Although this may not seem like Thatcher. He adds: at University and have built a good rapport with enable each disabled student to take part as much, having a weekly meeting keeps me fo- “Writing such a long piece of work was a them. It’s been valuable to have that continu- fully and equitably as possible in every aspect cussed on what I have to achieve each day. real challenge, particularly as it was on top of ity and I can’t imagine what my degree would of university life; not just academic activities.” More generally, I find the culture of the Uni- my university work. However, having a mentor have been like without that support.” James Rose, 23, a third-year student study- versity very understanding towards disabled meant that I could carefully plan my time and Information and advice on the types of sup- ing International Relations, was signed up to students, without verging into being patronis- balance my other commitments.” port and services available to students at the the disability service before he even arrived at ing, and help is always available when I have David Howell, a third-year Politics and Eco- University of Southampton can be found at: University. He says: truly needed it.” nomics student, has also benefitted from the http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentsup- “I find the disability and mentoring service to Last year, James was the joint winner of the disability and mentoring service. He adds: port/index.shtml British Students Hit By Rise In Mumps Rachel Arthur of three full year groups in universities. The Health Protection Authority suggests that this A rise in the cases of mumps is hitting stu- has created a new population of vulnerable dents hard, according to the Health Protec- students, which makes it easy for the virus to tion Agency. Between January and February re-establish itself. The symptoms take 14 to this year, almost 1000 cases of mumps were 21 days to develop, and as a student lifestyle confirmed in England and Wales – triple the means they often come in contact with other number recorded in the same periods of 2008 people in the same age group, the virus can and 2007. The South West and South East are travel quickly before being detected. particularly affected, with over a third of the cases recorded in these regions. We expected to see high Mumps is a virus that usually causes in- numbers of cases to continue flammation of the parotid salivary glands. The over the next few years. swelling is painful and makes it difficult to Dr Mary Ramsay open the mouth to eat, drink or talk, and can be accompanied by a fever. Rare but serious Dr Mary Ramsay, who monitors mumps at complications in mumps can lead to meningitis the Health Protection Agency, warns that the or infertility. increases will not be short-lived. “As the sus- Students appear be particularly suscepti- ceptible group is quite large we expect to see ble to this viral infection, as the increases are high numbers of cases to continue over the mainly among people in their late teens or next few years”. early twenties. Although a vaccine for mumps The advice offered by health profession- is included in the MMR jab, this was not intro- als is to ensure you have been fully vaccinat- duced until 1988. There are worries that stu- ed against mumps. If you suspect a case of dents are among this age group that missed mumps, see your GP for a diagnosis. In the routine vaccinations or only received one of unlikely but dangerous instance of meningitis the two doses required. developing (primarily detected by a rash that In addition, since the last epidemic of doesn’t fade, fever or stiffness) seek medical mumps in 2005/6, there has been a turnover advice immediately.

Page 6 Politics G20 Special: Political Dissent and Police ‘Kettling’ Tactics Eye-witness account and analysis of the Bank of England protests James Thompson nancial district. became increasingly conspicuous. Expecting This wasn’t the only protest to coincide with to be ‘kettled’, I attempted to move away but In the days prior to the April 1st protests in the G20 summit. Whilst the ‘four horsemen’ was thrown by a large police officer to another London, rumours concerning the scale and contingents travelled to the Bank of England, large police officer, who in turn pushed me to- nature of the event had become increasingly thousands also marched from the US Embassy wards the crowd. After a brief and rather one- alarmist. Not only had the daily television news to Trafalgar Square in a procession led by the sided conversation, it became apparent that I bulletins been sensationally describing what Stop the War Coalition. At 12.30pm, hundreds would not be allowed to leave. might happen (i.e. assaulted bankers and mob When the police cordon surrounded the rule), even the police seemed to be expecting protesters at Liverpool Street station, it wasn’t the worst: a senior Metropolitan police officer entirely clear whether we would be allowed had told the newspapers he expected the G20 to go to the Bank of England at all. Tension protests to mark the beginning of a “summer in the crowd increased; there were dozens of of rage”. Windows in the financial district had people who were not part of the protest, who been boarded up, banks had hired private se- nonetheless were not allowed to leave the curity personnel, and City workers had even area. Some individuals pleaded with the po- been encouraged not to wear business suits to lice to be released, others shouted. In the end, disguise themselves from “angry protesters”. “Most demonstrators had travelled to this attempt at ‘kettling’ had been a failure; Most demonstrators had travelled to the the City to voice their concerns hundreds more protesters had arrived and had City to voice their concerns about the Govern- about the Government’s handling of effectively surrounded the police line, who had ment’s handling of – and partial responsibility - and partial responsibility for - no choice but to disperse and reorganise else- for – the economic crisis. With the G20 sum- the economic crisis.” where. mit due to begin, it was a crucial chance to As had been predicted, the crowd – led by show the world’s leaders that their ‘free mar- of environmental and social activists literally a large horseman effigy and accompanied by side the Bank of England. ket’ model of economic globalisation was not set up camp outside the European Climate Ex- loud percussion – walked towards the Bank of The placards were mostly humorous (“Capi- endorsed by everyone. And with my impending change building to highlight the fact that car- England. When we finally arrived, the sheer talism Stole My Virginity” and “Climate Change entry into the world of full-time employment in bon trading schemes have done nothing to re- scale of the demonstration was astonishing; Is Bad”, for example) although some showed the near future – and massively reduced job duce CO2 emissions. Other protests that week protesters stood shoulder-to-shoulder further particular grievances (“Oi! Jacqui! Stop Spend- prospects as a consequence of the recession – – including the ‘Put People First’ campaign the than it was possible to see. Hemmed in by ing Our Taxes On Porn”). Others had more se- I was determined to register my grievance. previous Saturday in which more than 35,000 police on all sides, movement was extremely rious slogans: “We Won’t Pay For Their Crisis”, Described as the ‘G20 Meltdown’, this par- people attended – meant that the G20 summit difficult. for instance, was a sentiment felt by many. ticular protest was unconventional and pur- had been a symbolic rallying point for progres- Meanwhile, specialist photography units posely hyperbolic: four contingents of protest- sive discussion and participation. were systematically making a record of the at- ers, each led by one of ‘four horsemen of the I arrived shortly before 11am at Liverpool tendees at the protest. A recent investigation Financial Apocalypse’, were due meet at vari- Street Station to join a group of protesters on by The Guardian newspaper this year had re- ous pre-ordained locations and travel to the their way to the Bank of England. As more and vealed that these F.I.T. units had been specifi- Bank of England in the centre of London’s fi- more people joined the group, police activity cally targeting journalists. After several hours, the mood began to “The ‘kettling’ technique is, in effect, change. Most people had wanted to protest a method of collective punishment. peacefully for an hour or so, then continue In short, individuals are de facto on their way. The police’s ‘kettling’ technique arrested without having done meant this possibility was denied. anything unlawful.” Trapped by police on all sides, inevitably the mood turned from goodwill to frustration and For many, this was their first experience of anger. This situation was made worse by the ‘kettling’ – i.e. the indiscriminate mass deten- threatening and semi-militarised appearance tion of a crowd, usually for a period of hours. of the police themselves; holding riot shields The use of this ‘public order’ technique is not and batons, many were entirely uncommunica- new. ‘Kettling’ first came into the media spot- tive and some wore face-scarves and helmets. light after the May Day demonstrations in 2001, At any moment it seemed likely that the police when two individuals – who, incidentally, had line might advance on the protesters, causing not been involved in the protest but nonethe- further anxiety in the crowd. less had been detained for 7 hours – took the No water, no food, no toilets. Some women Metropolitan Police to High Court. The Judge were crying – they had had no choice but un- ruled in favour of the Police. dergo the humiliating experience of publicly Despite being an effective means of con- taining a crowd from the point of view of the authorities, the ‘kettling’ technique is, in effect, a method of collective punishment. Detained indiscriminately, individuals are denied access to food, water and toilet facilities, and are of- ten only finally allowed to leave if they agree to be questioned and photographed by police. In short, individuals are de facto arrested without having done anything unlawful. Whilst small scuffles between police and demonstrators occurred at the periphery of the protest, the vast majority remained peaceful. “While demonstrating against the There was music, dancing and political discus- banking ‘bail-outs’ and ‘free market’ sions. There was drinking and cannabis-smok- emphasis of the world’s leaders, the ing, graffiti and chalk art, colourful costumes protesters were confronted by the blunt and games. Banners were unfurled between instruments of power – riot shields and the columns of the Bank to loud applause. truncheons – and these inevitably Many were clearly amused by the absurdity of became the targets of their dissent.” the situation; a heavily-fortified festival -out Page 7 Politics

others had been completely unaware of this tively changed the focus of the demonstration. occurrence. Needless to say, this incident of While demonstrating against the banking ‘bail- vandalism was not typical of the protest as a outs’ and the ‘free market’ emphasis of the whole. world’s leaders, the protesters were confront- On reflection, the RBS incident does not ed by the blunt instruments of power – riot quite add up. Firstly, all the windows of the shields and truncheons – and these inevitably buildings in the vicinity of the Bank of England became the targets of their dissent. had been completely boarded up. The RBS The legacy of the G20 protests will hope- building – despite being an obvious target for fully be a reassessment of the role of police “angry protesters” due to its “bailed-out” sta- in protest situations. A series of policing inci- tus and the controversy surrounding Sir Fred dents have occurred at protests in recent years Goodwin’s extortionate pension – was uniquely which have been criticised by MPs and activists vulnerable to attack. Secondly, as the video footage of the incident shows, there was a dis- tinct lack of police and a conspicuous abun- “Under New Labour, dance of photojournalists. In short, both the a culture has developed police and the media seemed intent on making in the police which sure that the key image of the G20 demonstra- views lawful, peaceful tions would be this violent incident. protest as undesirable.” As it turns out, the G20 protests will be re- membered for an altogether different reason. The death of Ian Tomlinson, a newspaper seller as demonstrating a startling trend against the on his way home from work, has dominated democratic right of free assembly. headlines and ignited a discussion about police Under New Labour, a culture has devel- brutality. Video footage sent to The Guardian oped in the police which views lawful, peace- newspaper showed Mr Tomlinson walking away ful protest as undesirable. The changes in from police officers, then pushed and struck appearance of police officers is symbolic of with a baton from behind for apparently no their increasing detachment from society; the reason. He died minutes after the attack. approachable blue uniform and hat has been Several days later, further footage emerged replaced by militaristic-looking yellow jack- showing a woman struck across the face by a ets, face-scarves, riot shields and batons. An police officer who had hidden his identification increasing emphasis in training on pro-active urinating on the pavement. Attempts at negoti- At various times during the day the sheer marker. Police were also criticised for their ap- ‘officer safety’ (i.e. viewing all interactions with ating with the police were ignored, non-violent size of the crowd overwhelmed the police cor- proach to the Climate Camp protests; having the public as potentially dangerous and sus- attempts to leave the cordon were met with don, meaning an opportunity to escape before been trapped by a police ‘kettle’ for five hours, picious) has also been criticised. At the G20 force. A realisation quickly spread amongst the lines were reinforced. At other times, police protesters were violently dispersed by riot of- protests, many officers covered their faces and the crowd: we were being punished. lines were unexpectedly and briefly opened to ficers. hid their identification markers, making them The most poignant moment of the protest allow individuals to leave. At around 3.30pm, Later in the evening at the Bank of Eng- unaccountable to the public they are supposed occurred around mid-afternoon. Although the I managed to leave the police cordon. I had land, violence flared when protesters – having to protect, and enforcing a belief that police police had completely surrounded the greater been detained for more than 3 hours. Others been detained for nearly 8 hours – were only officers are ‘above the law’. part of the original demonstration, throughout were not allowed to leave until much later on. allowed to leave individually, after having to go Political dissent is an essential aspect of the day more and more protesters had arrived. Later that evening, the Bank of England through being photographed and questioned democracy. Given the Government’s intention Thousands stood on each side of the police protests dominated the news headlines. The by police. to make the G20 Summit as successful and lines, waving to each other. This incident flatly images of the branch of Royal Bank of Scot- Although the main aim of the G20 protests incident-free as possible, many commentators refuted the media’s prediction of large-scale land’s windows being smashed were shown re- was to show disapproval of the Government’s are asking this key question: To what extent violence and made a mockery of the police’s peatedly. Although this incident had occurred handling of the economic crisis, the heavy- was the policing operation on April 1st politi- ‘kettling’ tactic. early on during the protest, myself and many handed nature of the policing operation effec- cally motivated? Harassment-Style Policing Questioned Anti-terror legislation and surveillance has undermined the right to free assembly Peter Apps stration they are always a highly visible pres- When talking about policing perpetrators of now notorious ‘kettling’ technique, heighten ence, in a different uniform from other police anti-social behaviour, Jacqui Smith said she in- tension on a protest. A combination of what Home Secretary Jacqui with a large camera pointing into the crowd. tended to “create an environment where there There is however another, more serious Smith calls “harassment style policing”, and Standing in the crowd you feel watched is nowhere to hide”. This principle has now aspect to the policing of demonstrations, and new laws such as anti-terror legislation, has and threatened. The effect of F.I.T teams on been extended to demonstrations. There is no that is the crowd dispersal tactics used. When led to a situation where demonstrating no one hand is to gather intelligence about dem- doubting its effectiveness. Faced with it, most police decide to clear an area they will often longer feels like a right but a crime. onstrators, on the other they are a deterrent people would rather choose to stay at home. simply advance a line of riot police into the There is a large body of law in this area from demonstrating altogether. Demonstrating, however, is not anti-social. crowd without warning, causing a crush. making it illegal, among other things to photo- Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 allows It is one of the most basic rights in a democ- In this situation tempers flare, people fight graph or film a police officer (section 76 of the the police to stop and search anyone in a spe- racy. These tactics create feelings of fear and back, throw placards, and before you realise Counter Terrorism Act), to demonstrate within cific area. This may not sound too draconian. animosity towards police which, along with the it, a crowd that moments ago was peaceful a mile of Parliament without express permis- In fact the logic behind it, in the event of a has become a riot. Eyewitnesses testify to this sion from the City of London Police (Serious genuine terror threat, is sound. The problem is happening both on the Gaza demonstrations Organised Crime and Policing Act 2005) or to that although the law was supposedly brought and the G20. At the front of the line batons wear a piece of clothing to conceal your identi- in specifically for terror situations it is now are swung at faces, bones are broken and peo- ty (Section 60 AA of the Criminal Justice Act). used, according to the website for the human ple are trapped between a line of police and a A particularly worrying development has rights campaigning group Liberty, “against an- crushing crowd. been the creation of the Metropolitan Police’s ti-war, anti-weapons and anti-capitalist protes- When there is space to move into, police Forward Intelligence Teams (F.I.T.). These tors”. In my experience it is used freely on use running dispersals, chasing down individu- are teams of special police officers who pho- many demonstrations, even those which pass als, beating them, and then retreating again tograph, film and audio record people in the entirely peacefully. as the crowd is moved steadily further back. crowd. The idea, in principle, is to gather a da- Being searched by a policeman does not During the G20 protests, this tactic was used tabase of protesters in order to more quickly sound like a particularly traumatic event. After to push a crowd back from Cornhill by Bank all identify the trouble makers. all, as many people say, why worry if you have the way over London Bridge into south London, The F.I.T. units use cameras with facial nothing to hide? The reality is very different. incorporating any members of the public who recognition technology, and the pictures they Being pulled out of a crowd, spoken to like a got in the way. take are added to a now extensive database of criminal and harassed by the officer searching People are being hurt and harassed on people who regularly attend protests. This in- you creates a real feeling of fear. If nothing demonstrations and a man has now died. An formation is later used to raid houses or arrest else it creates an environment where you feel urgent review of tactics is needed before it people on future demonstrations. On a demon- as if the police are against you. happens again. Page 8 Editorial Education Only For The Rich Oxford University have claimed they should charge £11,000 in fees Emmeline Curtis Oxford is not a cheap place for a student to Editorial live in either. For the few University of Oxford The University of Oxford is looking to push for students who have to live off campus, rent is a sharp increase in tuition fees, and may want particularly high, and one Oxford student has Team to charge students up to £11,000 a year; a complained that there is not even a cheap su- controversial move. permarket. Editor-in-Chief Adam Parker Dr John Hood, the University’s Vice-Chan- Oxford is the first university to admit that it [email protected] cellor, has disclosed that Oxford feels it will be will be pushing for an increase in tuition fees necessary to charge significantly more than when a official review begins this summer, al- the current £3,145 cap on fees to cover the though other universities are also expected to Editor Emmeline Curtis full cost of the students education. push for the cap to be raised or scrapped alto- [email protected] gether. This admission was made when Minis- If Oxford wants to remain the ters from a select committee travelled to Ox- top university they need the ford to meet with John Hood about the issue. News Bonnie Sung best students, not the richest. The Vice-Chancellor did add that the Univer- Sophie Evans sity would look into “hardship funds” and bur- lous, and certainly not going to do anything for [email protected] He claims: “The cost of provision of the sort saries to help the poorer students, but these increasing access to the University. I definitely of education that we provide at the University may not change student opinion. Surrounded would not be able to be here if tuition fees of Oxford – that is a tutorial and small group by the wealth that is evident at Oxford, many were that high.” Politics James Thompson teaching basis – is substantially in advance of are likely to feel some embarrassment at Oxford has for a long time been attempt- [email protected] the current fee plus [Government] grant per needing a hardship fund. Bursaries may also ing to move away from its elitist and upper student that we receive. Some calculations not solve the problem - they are administered class image by implementing various schemes would indicate that that additional cost is as through Colleges, which are separate from the and summer schools for A Level students from Science Harry Campbell much as £8,000 a year.” University, and how much they are able to give lower income backgrounds, but if they do get [email protected] A move such as this is likely to anger many depends on how much money the College has their way then they will be taking a big step students and families with a lower income, and available, which will widely vary. backwards. Such high tuition fees could result quite rightly so. If fees rose to even as much Henrietta Curtis, a first year Oxford under- in students from wealthy backgrounds being Arts Holly Hargreaves as £7,000, the NUS warns that students will graduate, said of the admission: “It’s ridicu- once again the only students able to attend [email protected] be amassing debts as high as £32,000 by the Oxford. If it wants to remain the top University time they graduate. For Oxford to increase Oxford has for a long time at- in the country Oxford need to have the best their fees to such an extent will put off many tempted to move away from students, and not the richest, by accepting the Fashion Hannah Pratt from poorer backgrounds from even thinking top students from around the whole country [email protected] about applying, because they will not be able its upper class image - this is and not just from the private schools who can to meet these high demands. a big step backwards. afford it. Features Carla Bradman Rachael Sigee [email protected] Gay?...Not For Long in the US!

Lifestyle Bethan James Lydia Teague A US psychologist claims he can ‘revert’ homosexuality in people [email protected] focus by the recent biopic of prominent Ameri- Sophie Evans can politican Harvey Milk, a film which charts Prominent US psychologist Dr Joseph Nico- Milk’s struggle to become the first openly gay Travel Gareth Brading losi was in London last week to give a talk to man to be elected into public office in the [email protected] church group Anglican Mainstream on treating, state of California in 1977. Sitting on the San and reverting, homosexuality. A strikingly odd Francisco Board of Supervisors, Milk repre- notion. sented the largely oppressed and mistreated Sport Emily Hogan Nicolosi claims his work - in what would gay community of the city, and in his eleven Tim Clancy seem an outdated field - is carried out on sci- months in office made extraordinary changes, [email protected] entific grounds. The Doctor alleges to have most decisively passing a law which made it amassed data over twenty five years showing illegal to discriminate against a person on the a 2 out of 3 success rate, results he is pressur- grounds of their sexuality. Photography James Eley ing medical boards to review. In November 1978, Milk and the mayor of Political incorrectness, or more precisely, San Francisco George Moscone were assas- the danger of reinforcing cultural prejudice, sinated by fellow city supervisor Dan White. The Wessex Scene is available in does not then seem to have lost Nicolosi any Yet Milk’s political achievements for the gay other formats. sleep, as he insists his service offers “a medi- community had been huge, and an estimat- Email:[email protected] cal choice” for those not happy being gay. ed 30,000 supporters marched with candles On a talk radio programme, Nicolosi re- through San Francisco following the news of vealed that shame was the most common rea- his death. Despite his short time in office Har- We need... son his patients gave for wanting to reverse vey Milk become an icon in San Francisco and their sexual orientation. To us, a damning and of the Gay Rights Movement globally, as the anybody that frightening exposure of a need to move more Could Dr Nicolosi ‘revert’ Graham? production of this film would testify. fancies a bit of quickly to recalibrate social expectations and claims by stating that “no sound scientific evi- Milk’s interest in entering politics grew from ‘norms’, whilst to Nicolosi, a reasonable qualm dence” existed to show that sexual orientation his experiences of encountering prejudice and writing! which will not put pay to his pursuit in the could be altered, adding quite rightly that, “so- ignorance as a homosexual. Despite his right- name of science. called treatments of homosexuality create a eous political bounds however, it was not un- setting in which prejudice and discrimination til 1992 that The World Health Organisation’s Wessex Scene Nicolosi claims his work - in can flourish.” International Classification for Diseases de- Highfield what would seem an out- And indeed, whilst we may react with alarm classified homosexuality.Dr Nicolosi’s ‘science’ Southampton and genuine naive surprise that such enter- should then prove a swift reminder to us all dated field - is carried out on SO17 1BJ prises continue, the recentness of the Gay of the slogan now displayed in Harvey Milk’s scientific grounds. Rights Movement is a shocking truth. It was old shop in the Castro district of San Francisco. Advertising queries: not until 1973 that the American Psychiatric One we should carry forward. James Howells Yet Nicolosi seems to be losing his battle Association stopped classifying homosexuality 023 8059 5486 for scientific validation. In the UK, The Royal as a mental disorder. “If a bullet should enter my brain, let the [email protected] College of Psychiatrists responded to Nicolosi’s This discussion is also brought sharply into bullet destroy every closet door.” Hillsborough Remembered Twenty Years On Richard Thynne throughout Liverpool, and it continues to this day; many newsagents, including the Univer- Hillsborough - 15th April 1989. It is a day The Fight for Justice Continues... sity’s shops, refuse to stock it, and the paper which started normally for thousands of foot- still shocked at their own survival, ripped up has reportedly lost £55million in lost revenue. ball fans and ended with the deaths of 96 men, advertising hoardings to use as stretchers. Fire Mackenzie still stands by the lies he reported women and children. It is a story which begins engines, armed with vital wire cutting equip- on that day. with the deaths of 96 and finishes as the big- ment, were turned away by police. Yet while the press coverage was abomina- gest miscarriage of justice in British history. Yet incredibly, the game had kicked off, and ble, it is only in the context of the aftermath On a bright and sunny FA Cup Semi-Final families were left horrified as they watched the and the legal procedure that this disaster be- day, thousands of Liverpool and Nottingham death of their loved ones on television. The im- comes a tragedy. Nobody - neither the police Forest fans made their way to Sheffield, each pact on the British public was exacerbated by nor any figure of authority nor any institution expectant of a win and a trip to Wembley. Yet the intense media coverage of the game; not - was ever brought to court for their actions, even half an hour before kick-off, overcrowd- only was the game being broadcast by BBC and the coroner registered a verdict of ‘ac- ing meant things were agitated at the Liver- but the ground was also awash with photog- cidental death’ when negligence had clearly pool end. raphers, many of whom were chastised for re- been established in the enquiry. Understanding how far football has changed cording the horror at the front of the terrace. over the past twenty years requires a knowl- The emotional effect was heightened further by Hillsborough still represents edge of how football fans were treated in the typically insensitive tabloid reporting. The the ‘80s; herded into pens, perimeter fences following day, The Mirror ran a full front page the biggest whitewash this in front to stop pitch invasions and stringent colour photograph of fans crushed against the country has seen, a scarcely police control - an accident waiting to hap- fencing, many either dead or dying. believable story of incomp- pen, though the warning signs were there. At Hillsborough, the ‘Leppings Lane’ stand - Liv- etance. erpool’s allocation - was mainly served by a Hillsborough was a popular FA Cup venue, but after reports of crushing in 1981, the FA dis- small tunnel feeding into two enclosed areas, continued Semi-Finals from being held there for six years. Reports of crushing in the Leppings The families have had to endure twenty pens ‘3’ and ‘4’ with no means of escape. As Lane end went unheeded in both 1987 and ‘88. years in the face of continuing lies, condemna- the 3pm kick-off approached, the unsupport- tion and a legal system which has failed them able bottleneck outside the ground amongst The real controversy came on the 19th of time and time again. Not only has it failed fans waiting to gain entry forced police to open April, when unsolicited reports were published them, it has actively protected the reputations an exit gate and direct fans down the tunnel in The Sun newspaper under the headline ‘THE of the authorities while sacrificing the wel- to already packed pens. The police, in one of TRUTH’, labelling the Liverpool fans as drunk, fare of ordinary people, the many thousands many mistakes that day, failed to seal off this ticketless, thieving, violent and abusive (the of fans who continue to suffer post-traumatic tunnel and direct fans round the side. wording of the allegations were much more stress and the many suicides that are directly graphic). related to the Hillsborough disaster. A day which started normally These allegations were eventually traced Hillsborough still represents the biggest for thousands of football fans to a Conservative MP who was not even at whitewash this country has seen, a scarcely the game, and later compounded by Marga- believable story of incompetence and mendac- and ended with the deaths of ret Thatcher and her Press Secretary Bernard ity. At the 20th anniversary memorial serv- 96 men, women and children. Ingham, who described the Liverpool fans as ice, Government Minister Andy Burnham was a “tanked up mob”. The public inquiry later shouted down by an emotional Merseyside In the unbearable crush, 96 people died threw out all of these allegations, yet the story who still feel that justice is yet to be delivered. of traumatic asphyxia, and many died stand- went to print in The Sun under the editorial Twenty years on, the fight for justice contin- ing up. The youngest was ten - Steven Ger- instruction of Kelvin Mackenzie, currently still ues. rard’s older cousin. The police, institutionally employed by the paper. Mackenzie originally geared towards crowd ‘control’ and not ‘safety’, wanted to go with the headline ‘YOU SCUM’ online pushed fans who tried to escape back into the but thought it too risqué. In the days follow- for more on the fight for justice pen. While 44 ambulances were outside the ing its publication, The Sun was boycotted www.contrast.org/hillsborough ground, just one made it in. Liverpool fans, Page 10 Features Forty Is The Magic Number? Why first years are wasting time, not working to their potential Daniel Webb ous publications, is (apparently) often a hard Sadly, this is the second issue where only one transience to undergo. I may be one of the of your features editors has been available to First years at the University of Southamp- fortunate few who did not experience difficulty, edit your favourite section. Thankfully though, ton, such as myself, are expected to achieve but I feel the majority do not. I am regularly this issue we have been inundated with lots a mere forty percent to guarantee progres- told that university acts as a guide for the real of articles. Many thanks to those who have sion into a second year. It can be argued that world; I look forward to it, a world full of par- contributed, and if your article isn’t taking the work we put in over this first year is fu- ties and little work. pride of place in these pages, we will do our tile and irrelevant because it doesn’t count for I love this lifestyle but what exactly am I very best to put it in the final issue ofWessex anything. A student bravado emerges within paying for? Scene for this year. weeks of arrival that encourages a minimal work ethic as we look to only pass the year, As deadlines loom and exams creep up is the pass rate on onto the horizon, I felt it was particularly nec- which once achieved will not affect our over- most courses across essary this time around to make sure we had all degree. So what is the point of year one? 40% the UK. a good mix of articles to distract you tempo- We have all shown some glimpse of academic rarily from your work. You won’t find any de- prowess to be here, and I find it strange that I pressing statistics from me about what you can achieve passable grades with sub A-level I admire those who work to achieve excel- could face after graduation, just a great mix of standard work. lence but I have to argue that you are wast- serious and fun, and plenty in between. ing your time. I think the University needs to If you turn over onto the next page, you act by encouraging a better work ethic, thus will find our version of an agony aunt section. improving long term University results. The Unfortunately, I am not a trained counsellor or forty percent rule allows students the leeway hilarious enough to pull off a Miss Mills-esque to waste their time and sleep through the day. advice column. Despite this, a few people I wish I could claim not to be one of those have volunteered to write about their area of students who waste away the days, but I con- expertise, which I sincerely hope will squash tinually find myself doing as little as possible many of your worries about certain subjects. to get by. What I am able to advise you on is how to get the most out of our city this summer. I admire those who work to While Southampton is not renowned for its beauty, originality or large contribution to high achieve excellence but I have culture, it is suitably located for you to experi- to argue that you are wasting ence some great things. Firstly, get on a train. In any direction. Soon enough, you will end your time. up in Bournemouth, Winchester, Salisbury (or First year students place a significant im- London). In Bournemouth there is the beach, portance on the number forty. We strive to I by no means envisage myself continuing Winchester houses Jane Austen memorabilia achieve the bare minimum needed and place this for the next two years when every mark galore, while Salisbury is beautiful and histor- little significance upon the final mark that we counts, but for the time being, and unless the ic. If you can’t tear yourself away for a whole achieve. I am sure the University argue that University acts in order to raise the forty per- day, take the historic walk down by the docks forty acts as a safeguard for students in the cent mark, I and many future students will wile with an ice-cream in hand. first year of university who may experience away the hours rather than doing what we are I wish you all lots of luck over the coming difficulty in adapting to their new surroundings. here to do; to reach the peaks of higher edu- weeks, and hope you enjoy your summer. Home to university life, according to numer- cation. Carla - [email protected] Speaking to Jamie about Media Carla Bradman of just regurgitating his campaign material, pro-activeness is clearly going to aid his devel- Jamie Ings explained to the Wessex Scene ex- opment of SUSU media. Name: Jamie Ings actly what he plans to do next, his previous Age: 21 media experience, a few random facts and the Degree Subject: Geography odd skeleton from inside his closet along the Jamie was seen Favourite DJ: Pete Tong way. recently DJing at the Ministry of Sound Favourite Band: Jamiroquai You can’t accuse the man of not being pas- Club in London. Favourite Club: Slinky in Bournemouth sionate. When asked why he decided to stand Favourite Food: Spaghetti Bolognese in the elections, he has a strong belief in SUSU Favourite Alcohol: Magners media, and it was hard not to believe that in Favourite Beverage: Coke one years time progress will have been made. After being a SUSU media consumer over He loves SUSU, praising all the previous VP the past three years, he recognises what he Shortly before the Easter holidays, Jamie Ings Media and Communications whose contribu- does and does not like, and feels that is a good was given the opportunity to explain to read- tions have made the Wessex Scene, Surge starting point. ‘SUSU online is hard to navigate’ ers where he wanted the Wessex Scene and Radio and SUSU.TV the success it is today. He is one example of his experiences, and he student media to go when he takes over as VP described how scary it was being a contender believes that by changing the design slightly Media and Communications in July. One of the for the position, and argues that it is no longer there could be improved access for students to main flaws attributed to the election process a popularity contest, “not with 6000 people jobs and societies pages, encouraging partici- is that it turns into a popularity contest, and voting!” pation in Union departments. regardless of whether this is the case, many When we started speaking about his me- With regard to the events side, the majority feel that they don’t get the opportunity to in- dia experience, he showed that this is a man have faith. After Djing recently at the Minis- terogate those standing. The only time this who has something to offer other than the ex- try of Sound in London, and a track available is encouraged is during hustings, and while pected. Although he has participated in shows to buy online from itunes, Ings certainly has this is an important part, not enough students for Surge such as Adrenaline, his media back- the contacts and experience to make the Cube realise how useful it can be to attend. ground is rooted predominantly outside of the more than just an official hub for students. Elections were two months ago, and the University. Most notably he assisted with the He is happy, enthusiastic and determined new President elect and his VPs are looking Deep Blue FM project, a radio station created to do the best job he can. It seems that most forward to the challenges ahead. Each year in Bournemouth specifically for three weeks of years the sabbaticals leave with criticism, and change is promised, and time will tell what FM broadcasting. Knowledge formed from this while this may be inevitable, let’s have a little mark the new sabbaticals will make. Instead experience in sponsorship, advertising and faith in the 6000 people who voted. Page 11 Features The Formula to make a Feminist Carla Bradman wrong while educating the next generation?

One definition of a feminist is that it isap- is the percentage plicable to anybody that believes men and of women who attend women should be entitled to the same rights, 15% religious meetings or and while many women consider themselves services. feminists, it is to varying degrees. For several, the feeling that ‘we have worked too hard’ to All the stereotypes we try to fight are in- achieve personal goals stops them settling advertedly adhered to. In an attempt not to into middle-class suburbia in the immediate act like the conventional and traditional female, years after graduation. Although the women’s women often presume they must act like a magazines that too frequently grace kitchen man in an attempt to succeed, succumbing to tables contain articles about how marriage is another stereotype entirely. When young girls no longer the only option, one issue later we are asked their favourite colour, the majority are presented with numerous double spreads say pink while the minority say blue. The is- on the perfect heterosexual wedding and tips sue is not the gendering of children, but how for hunting down a man dedicated to your when they choose to revolt from institutional needs, blurring a modern definition of femi- conventions they automatically choose the po- nism even further. lar opposite as they are unaware that being a tomboy is not the only option if they do not is the percentage want to act like a typical young girl. of men with depend- 4% ent children who work is the percentage part time. of women thought to be affected by Female Michelle Obama - pretty in pink 43% Sexual Dysfunction Mary Wollstonecraft, an 18th Century (FSD). feminist, argued for the better education of pily to their role as mother and head of the women in order for them to participate in the family home. The suggestion that a woman Politics is rife with gender expectations. As public sphere besides their husbands. Roman- should abandon her children and concentrate President Obama passes his 100 day mile- ticized through time for her role in liberating on the world economy / management of Top- stone, this figure of hope for millions world- women, her views pale in comparison to those shop / representation of criminals is absurd as wide has minimal women standing around him. of Judith Butler, high-profile celebrity feminist the belief that a woman’s place is in the home, Tony Blair’s photo with female MPs showed extraordinaire. Butler’s suggestion that it is when it is clear that every child, mother, father how positive descrimination was the only way not only gender that is constructed but also and family unit are complex entities where tra- in the near future that would allow women to physiological sex itself highlights the progres- ditional stereotypes still underpin the mental- be proportionate to men in the Commons. At sion made in women’s studies during the 20th ity of the majority. the G20, Laura Brown held a ladies lunch, a Century. Despite whether consensus is found concept so rooted in the past that it neglected with either’s beliefs, and saving a discussion is the gap be- to cater for Germany’s President Angela Mer- about the hegemonic male for next issue, what tween men and kel’s husband. is apparent in the world today is that men and 12.8%women’s median women are consistently presented with con- hourly pay. is the percentage of flicting ideals of what a woman is. While this women who are smok- has been recognised recently in the press and Women in Britain are independent, can go to 21% ers. on television, specifically with regard to the their union bars on a Saturday night and sleep role of pornography in creating expectations with any willing man they like. If they end up as to how a woman should act (damaging to pregnant they have the choice of whether an 100 years ago women did not have the both men and women), little is spoken of the abortion is right for them if they don’t want to power they hold today. Yet those with the images of women presented under the facade have a baby. They can have a sexual fling with power today verge on the extraordinary, and of normality, and there is certainly only mini- another woman in a bid to liberate themselves while it may be possible for a few women to Speaking to Jamie about Media mal exploration about what ‘normal’ really is. and use that experience to fuel the desire of a have it all, the other 99% still reach an age future male partner. Or, they can go in another where they realise that a decision has to be the portions of fruit direction: conventional marriage, 2.4 children, made. Family or career? and vegetables wom- house in the suburbs, passion for dinner par- 3.9 en eat per day. ties and floral dresses. Although stereotypes are originally based on an aspect of truth, it the portions of fruit has progressed to a situation where unless you and vegetables men fit into one of the several prototypes of femin- eat per day. ity, you are not recognised in the same way. 3.6 Women unwilling to conform to labels rarely Despite living in a society that accepts make the headlines. Natasha Kaplinsky only same-sex marriage and androgynous fashion, became a household name after an alleged powerful females that fit our vision of a mod- affair with her Strictly Come Dancing dance ern day hero fall short of many young women’s partner and after sexing-up her BBC Breakfast hopes. Michelle Obama was educated at two audiences’ appetite. Ivy League colleges, faced the restraints as- signed to her sex and race, and is a respected Women outnum- social campaigner. In 2006 her earnings were ber men in the popu- almost double of her now President husband, lation, and can ex- Barack Obama. Yet following his White House pect to outlive them. success, she is now renowned for her First In 2007 there were Lady duties, infamous hugs and Vogue-wor- 3 times more women thy fashion sense. Never before have women as men aged 90+. enjoyed such success, before being given the opportunity to stumble home as a housewife Moira Stewart was only recognised as and mother in their middle age from a previ- a woman after being fired for being too old, ous era of achievement. and Edwina Currie was only given a person- For every stay-at-home mother who has ality transplant by the press when her affair been liberated in the credit crunch crisis, with John Major came to their attention sev- emancipated by their husband’s redundancy, eral years after the incident. What is right and there is a female hedge-fund manager who wrong with gender expectations, and should John McCririck - Feminist Protestor has been given the signal to return home hap- we be adhering to a definition of right and Page 12 Features Agony Aunt? Rant? Misfortune? Cynical? Wessex Scene writers tell all in frank discussions and descriptions about their lives Asymmetrical Bob – and down below they each Bikini Wax Business come with their own pain rating. Almaz Ohene So, to start relatively tame we have: The Bikini Line - only hair that is not cov- As summer is fast approaching the question ered by your bikini is waxed off. You can even on the tips of tongues all over Britain is “What leave your undies on for this one. do we do with our hairy bits?” Our sisters on The Full Bikini - a more severe version of the continent don’t go in for the palaver of hair the above as only a small amount of hair is left removal, preferring the naturalistic, furred on the Mount of Venus, otherwise known as look, yet our Brazilian cousins love the sleek the Mons Pubis. hairless apparel so much that there’s even a The Triangle – all pubic hair is removed world famous wax named after them. except for a neatly trimmed triangle pointing Along the Brazilian coastlines the regula- downwards. It’s also been dubbed as ´the ar- tion beachwear is excruciatingly skimpy. For rowhead leading the way to pleasure´. girls, it’s a case of four triangles and four bits The Moustache – now it becomes more of string to hold the wobbly bits in. For guys extreme. Everything is removed except for a tight and bright is the rule. Tie-dyed rainbow horizontal rectangle just above the genital slit. Speedos? A definite yes, as warm sea means The Brazilian - only a vertical ´landing an end to the disappearing ball phenomenon. strip´ of hair is left. As for knee-length board shorts, I don’t rec- Sphinx or Hollywood - favoured by porn ommend them. They only get pulled down by stars. Be prepared for extreme pain and shock- the waves anyway. ing hairlessness. Such itsy-bitsy beachwear calls for the re- Sunga - the official name of the male ver- moval of pubic hair, as it’s not really cultur- sion of the Brazilian wax is Sunga. Once again ally acceptable these days to sport thick tufts hot wax and agonizing hurt is involved. spilling out of costumes left, right and centre. Since extreme hair removal is a la mode, As with all hair-dos there are many variations I can only wonder when other forms of hair on the same theme, like the Short Back and modification become fashionable. Plaits and Side versus the Buzz Cut and the Bob versus braids down there anyone? No? I thought not. Her smiling face is ready to help you through any problems you might have...

and was determined that I would not be treat- Not everybody however, shared my new way Learn to Turn Away ed in such a manner again. Unfortunately, the of thinking. In fact, it resulted in mountains Lucy Austen opposite happened. When I was seventeen, I being made out of molehills and again, I was There have been various stages in my life went on a school trip to Berlin. A group of my stuck in a pickle of how to react to a situation that have been defined by how I reacted to closest girlfriends went, and we were all in the I wasn’t comfortable with and behaviour that I different situations. In primary school I was same dorm and all toured the city together. For should not have to put up with. There needs to severely bullied, a horrible experience that I some reason, they wouldn’t walk with me, of- be some kind of balance between turning the would not wish on any ten or eleven year old. ten resulting in me either walking by myself, or other cheek and giving it a backhander. I was so young, I didn’t know precisely how to worse, walking with our teacher, Mr. Hoffmann. I have come to the conclusion that there react. I received lots of advice from many dif- This definitely got my spirits down and again, I is absolutely no point in trying to get peace ferent people: “ignore them”, “tell a teacher”, didn’t know how to react so I just ignored the of mind or righting a wrong from doing what “do it back to them”, all to no avail. In fact, all situation. This method led to me being aban- I have been doing for the past twenty and a three of these methods aggravated the situa- doned in a shopping centre in the middle of half years, either ignoring or confronting an tion. Eventually, my parents called the police Berlin, without being able to speak a word of uncomfortable situation. My peace of mind after I received death threats and my tormen- German. When we got back home, I stopped now comes from putting things into perspec- tor’s parents began to get involved with the hanging out with them and vowed once again tive: realising that no matter how I react, I will harassment, and I’ve never heard a peep out never to be treated so badly. never get a perfect outcome. But mostly, my of these people since. The last I heard, one of So I came to university and in my first year, peace of mind comes from knowing two girls them was fighting in Iraq - precisely the type I decided that if there was something I was not who will risk their lives crossing Lodge Road to of person I trust protecting our country. comfortable with, I would confront it - I was get me some Ben and Jerry’s Phish Food when Venting her feelings... I moved on to secondary school however, an adult and was able to talk things through. the cynicism of the world catches up with me.

Facebook Etiquette I did so. I am aware of the benefits of such all cases, unless there is a hint of recognition, flattering pictures. a system which has allowed me to reconnect ignore the request. Do not feel that you have This shall be short. If you consider yourself Wendy Oloya with many people whom I had lost contact to accept every request you are sent, just so a loyal, trustworthy and loving friend you WILL I believe quite confidently that 90% of the with, while also keeping in contact with new your friend list can increase. NOT tag friends in drunken/messy/embarrass- people reading this article are joined to the friends. It must be noted that Facebook comes 2. When someone writes on your wall ing pictures. If you do, you clearly do not value social networking site Facebook. When you with its own complications however, and for and you forget to write back. your friendships. If you tag me in such pic- meet someone for the first time, whether it is this reason I have thought of ways in order to Akin to returning phone calls, or replying tures, you clearly do not value your life. in a club, in halls or on campus, I guarantee tackle such problems: to texts, I am useless at replying to messages 4. The ‘People You Might Know’ Appli- you that during some part of the conversation, 1. I don’t know you so why are you written on my wall. I usually log in, read my cation. the following statements will be discussed: adding me? messages and unless it is an urgent matter, I Some may disagree with me on this one. “Are you on Facebook” or “I’ll add you yeah?” Don’t you just hate it when you get a friend log out in the hope of replying later on in the For the purposes of this article I clicked on the It renders the idea of acceptance, that you are request from someone you really don’t know? day. Sometimes this means I won’t reply for application while on my homepage. Although I interesting enough to have someone search You don’t have any mutual friends, you clearly days as I forget that people have written on my did recognise some of the people profiled, I did for you, find you and then send you a friend don’t recognise the person and you’re sitting wall. If there has been about 4/5 days without also realize that there were people on there request. Although it’s all quite artificial (just at your laptop thinking where did you come a response being sent, then new ways of re- that I had never seen before in my life. Just because you are friends on Facebook does not from. I always think to myself, seriously, how plying must be thought of. Try and start with, because I have 14 mutual friends with some- mean you are friends in real life), Facebook in exactly did you find me? Did my name- ran “I’m sorry I haven’t replied sooner but...”, or one does not mean that I know them. If I re- itself has become a major cultural phenome- domly appear in your head or did some higher “I’ve been so busy recently...” Now if you really ally want to find someone that I actually know, non along with the Harry Potter Series and low being send you on a mission to come and find don’t want to respond to the person, then just or have at least spoke to, then I will find them rise skinny jeans. Admittedly I was coerced me? What do you want from me? I assure don’t (although this isn’t very nice, unless you myself and add them. Simple really. into Facebook by a cousin who encouraged me you there is nothing I can do for you. Except have good reason to). Hopefully they will get Let’s remember that Facebook is a fad, and to join in the summer before I started univer- perhaps write an article in the Wessex Scene the message sooner or later. take it for what it is. A clever idea, made by a sity, and thought it would only benefit me if about how unnecessary you are to my life. In 3. So called friends tagging you in un- clever American who is now very rich. Page 13 Art Short Story: The Longchamp Swans By Sophia Williams: the narrator of “Two Girls and a Cubicle” brings you something new Erin glanced at her reflection in the mirror. She of a stripy pink and white Abercrombie shirt, a thought. Ah, at last. Erin’s front door opened occupied by children or the elderly. Katie sat at squeezed some Nivea moisturiser on her hands denim skirt with a brown leather belt threaded and Katie saw Erin’s rucksack followed by Erin. the back with Hattie and the other Longchamp and briefly wiped some between her long fin- through its loops, and black tights and brown Katie smiled when she saw was she was wear- girls. gers and then smoothed the rest of the milky boots. She picked up her shiny Samsung and ing. Every mufti day she wore the same; a “Erin! Come back here!” Katie shouted from coloured cream over the flawless contours of scrolled down the phone book until she reached pair of skinny jeans that made her legs look the back. her pale face. She noticed that her lips were Erin’s number. ‘Connect’. slightly chicken-ish and a fitted t shirt that just All the other passengers glanced at Katie once again extremely cracked so she applied “Hey girl”, Katie said. accentuated the fact that she was extremely and then fixed their stare on Erin. Erin thought some lip balm from a blue squishy tube that There was a loud crackling noise and then flat-chested. it’d be easier to move to the back than to ex- smelt of peppermint. Her hair was sticking out heavy breathing. “Morning!” Erin shouted across the road as plain why she wanted to stay where she was. in all directions; wild curls had escaped from “Erin, are you there?” she locked her front door. “... and yeah I couldn’t actually believe it her pony tail that she had tried to tame her “Oh, yes, Hi! Sorry, I dropped my phone.” “Come on you, we need to bust a groove when she got me a No.17 eyeliner. I mean I hair with the night before. She walked over “Yes I can well believe that. Are you otherwise we’ll be seriously late again. And we said to her I wanted a good liquid eyeliner. to her wardrobe in her underwear and flicked ready?” definitely don’t want to miss this assembly, it’s I nearly died when I found that pathetic lit- through the items hanging inside. She grabbed “Yes, just gonna grab some toast, I’ll see gonna be a classic I reckon.” tle thing on my bed when I got home! Well a pair of black jeans that were hanging right you outside in five minutes okay?” The two girls walked arm in arm to the bus mother changed it immediately of course, but at the front of the wardrobe and pulled them “Yes fine. Ciao.” stop at the end of their road. Erin’s slim frame still, how stupid!” up her slim legs, did up the zip and fastened towered above Katie. the button. She slid a white t shirt over her “So what have you been up to this week- thick hair; its cold cotton made her shiver. She end?” added a pair of stripy blue socks and black “Not much really”, Erin replied. “Went into Converse to her outfit. London on Saturday with mum and did a bit In a house across the road, Katie stared at of shopping. Had lunch with Uncle Mark. What herself in the mirror, examining her reflection. did you do?” With one hand she held a tub of foundation “Umm. Well had Hannah’s party on Friday and with the other she wiped the round sponge night. Oh yeah, why didn’t you come to that in its contents and began smearing the honey by the way? coloured powder on her face. She added an- “Because she’s your friend not mine”, Erin “Oh I know!” one of the girls nodded. She other coat on her forehead so that all the little murmured. had a dark black mole above her top lip. “My red pimples were covered. She then retrieved “Anyway. Yes, had that on Friday and then mother gets everything I ask for wrong. So another sized tub and another sized brush and went to the cinema with Jack on Saturday.” now she just gives me the money I need to go leant further towards the mirror, sucked in her They reached the bus stop where five other and get whatever I want. It’s so much easier cheeks and brushed on the pink blusher. She girls were already waiting. that way.” ran a brush through blonde hair, smoothing her “Hi darling!” one of them squealed and “Do you have this problem Erin?” one of the hand down its length. rushed over to give Katie a hug. That was Hat- girls asked, her eyes smiling. tie. She too was dressed in a shirt and a denim “Umm...” Her hair was sticking out in Katie leaned against the wall of her house. It skirt with boots. You couldn’t distinguish be- “Of course she doesn’t” Hattie muttered was only early morning, but being the summer tween the other four; they all had long straight to the mole girl. “Look at her! She’s wearing all directions, wild curls had months meant that the sun was already creat- hair, they were all wearing expensive looking nothing!” escaped from her pony tail. ing a patchwork quilt of sunlight and shade on nautical tops, they all had their Longchamp Erin stared straight in front of her and tried the tarmac of the road. She rested her head bags perching on their arms. The others in turn to not let her cheeks redden, even though she Taking two gel pads out of the chest of back on the wall and shut her eyes; the sun gave Katie their greeting hug. They didn’t even could feel the heat rushing to them as soon as draws, she slid one into the cup of her bra, warmed her neck and face. She looked at her glance at Erin. Well Hattie did, but it was with she was asked the question. and then the other. Her outfit for the day was watch, it was 8.20. She sighed. We’re going a sneer, naturally. On the bus Erin sat on the laid out on the chair by her desk. It consisted to be late again if she doesn’t hurry up, she high seats near the driver that are normally To be continued... Get Inspired! Arts in the City Music~Languages~Film~Art~ Aesthetica - The Arts and Literature~Theatre Culture Magazine TheTurner Mayflower Sims Concert Theatre Hall The Nuffield Theatre Chloe Musson and Sean Monaghan of art, photography, fiction and poetry to Aes- MondayTuesday 16th 14th and May Tuesday 17th March 12th-13th May thetica’s Annual Competition. 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I cannot tell you how useful at secondary school, when, at best, I had recit- castle’ in south-west Bavaria, which stands at So, you’re thinking about visiting some places this was; the first afternoon of our arrival we ed the contents of my pencil-case, or sang ‘ich the top of what I would like to call a mountain that you’ve never been to before and absorb ventured outside only to wonder where all the habe ein pony’. Luckily for me, my boyfriend (having had to climb up it, in the rain, after my some new culture? Well, that’s exactly the po- main streets and monuments might be hiding. had a German mum! If you or your boyfriend/ bag) but which geographers might call a ‘rug- sition I was in last summer. With almost four The tour the next morning helped us find our girlfriend/friend does not have a German mum, ged hill’. In this idyllic haven I completely lost months of freedom to play with, I couldn’t re- feet immediately, and also provided us with and are as incapable of speaking the language myself, and consequently lost my bag. One sist the lure of those unknown foreign places! a wealth of information about the city which as me, then I strongly recommend getting hold thing I learnt from this however, was the im- As I’d never travelled without my parents be- would not have been obvious otherwise to our of a phrase book so that you can make yourself portance of keeping important documents (e.g. fore, I opted for what I thought was a ‘Simple untrained eyes and uneducated minds. I truly understood. This may prove critical, as I found passports) and money etc in different bags, or, Trip for Dummies’, going away with my boy- felt that I’d learnt something and absorbed a out, when my bag went missing on a German if possible, in a safe locker back at your hotel friend to the German city of Munich. bit of culture. mountain… or hostel. Think about it, if you lose your bag As we were strapped for cash we stayed Another thing I hadn’t expected was how Yes, that’s right; I lost my bag… twice. If with all your money in, you’re rather stuck. I in a hostel, and though the experience was a daunted I would feel for not understanding the you can help it, don’t do this! Thankfully, it was was also panicked at how without my phone I fine one I would do again, I think it’s- impor language. As I’d been used to typical tourist- handed in, but the initial terror-frenzied search couldn’t even contact my parents for help. Our tant to know what to expect; a hostel is not resort holidays where all the hotel staff speak was not my proudest moment. We had gone to holiday nearly ended right there. a hotel. Though hostels are typically cheaper English anyway, Munich was a new experience visit Neuschwanstein (I know, what a mouth- Bag and nerves restored however, and for- than hotels, they are more cost-effective if tunately the rest of the holiday went swim- you can get a group of four or more to stay in mingly. And so it was, that after a week of fun, the same room. Throughout the hostel you’ll foreigners, and frolics, we left Munich, but with be sharing the same basic territory, including a camera full of photographs, a suitcase full toilets and shower-rooms, with many people of Milka and Jägermeister, a tonne of great of different nationalities. There seems to be memories, and a new passion for travel - we a constant ebb and flow of visitors, provid- certainly didn’t leave empty-handed. Though ing a very stimulating environment. Our lodg- I still love my ‘sand, sea, and sangria’ holiday ings provided us with breakfast every morn- packages, Munich has given me a new per- ing, access to the internet (for a small price) spective on travel. I will definitely travel across and also a number of diverse free tours. Our Europe again one day, to absorb some more bar, for example, was the ‘Start’ and ‘Finish’ of culture, but next time I’ll stay less than a week ‘Munich’s longest-running beer tour’, aka pub in each city, as a week is a little long for a city crawl, leading to the famous Hofbräuhaus! As break. And so, here with the end of this tale, a result, a fair amount of merriment could be ends my travel advice. I hope I have helped heard most nights. or inspired in some way, and that you have a As well as the beer tour, our hostel (the very merry trip, wherever you go this summer. Euro Youth Hostel) also had the wonderful perk One of the many classically-inspired public buildings around Munich Good luck, and bon voyage! Living in the Lap of Luxury? Despite the beauty, Dubai tends to overindulge its every whim tire space is, indeed, exceptional. Arab may be representative of a modern, cos- As we proceed quickly through April, the warm Sally Harrild This desire to create an impression of mag- mopolitan city with plenty of disposable in- weather finally arrives and we all fling off our Nestled off the glittering beaches of Dubai lies nificent wealth is where the problem lies how- come, it is hard to distinguish the substance warm coats to bask in the gentle sunshine. the Burj Al Arab Hotel, a modern icon akin to ever, not only with this particular landmark, behind all this ‘style’. What I found the saddest When not frantically writing essays for the the Eiffel Tower or Sydney Harbour Bridge. It but with the whole of Dubai. Certainly this thing is that cocooned inside the hotel, I barely deadline on the Monday back, I spent my East- is one of the most photographed buildings in region’s transformation into a place of luxury noticed that I was in a Middle Eastern country er holiday in Normandy, visiting the various D- the world, and its remarkable sail-like design living, complete with man-made islands, is at all, as the decoration and design pays little Day beaches. It was wet, and a bit windy, but dominates the coastline. Counting stars such unforgettable, and consistently breath-taking. heed to the region’s rich Arabic history. Essen- there was some sunshine on certain days. It’s as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as regular cus- But what is also breathtaking is the city’s inat- tially, as spectacular as it all is, it feels like little ideal if you love history, with such towns as tomers, this hotel has become a monument to tention to the practicality of these structures, more than a shrine to affluence and unneces- Bayeux (where the renowned tapestry is) and the luxury and opulence of this city. or of its own heritage. So, whilst the Burj Al sary extravagance. Honfleur, which has occasionally been known One blisteringly hot March day on my visit as “the Saint-Tropez of Normandy”. Plus, I felt to this tourist hot-spot and celebrity hang out, a minor personal connection to the area be- I was fortunate enough to be allowed access. cause my Granddad had come ashore on Juno With their most expensive suites weighing in Beach on D-Day + 3. at almost £20,000 per night however, there If you have seen Saving Private Ryan, you was little chance that I could afford more than should already know how appalling the losses a quick look around! Such a high price tag for of US troops were in the landings on Omaha a night’s sleep seemed to me initially outra- Beach. Today, there is a large military ceme- geous, but as the imposing structure loomed tery overlooking the beach, where the opening above my head on our approach, it was obvi- scene of the aforementioned movie also was ous that the Burj Al Arab is no ordinary hotel. filmed. With manicured lawns and the Stars Proclaiming itself as the world’s only seven and Stripes flying, it felt very different from star hotel (although the official rating system the rather sombre First World War cemeteries stops at a modest five), it is an establishment in Belgium. which clearly aligns luxury with as much gold In other news, our writers have another leaf and crystal embellishment as humanly bumper edition for you this issue, including a possible. Although not to everyone’s taste, the guide to inter-railing, as well as sampling the décor is undeniably spectacular. Even the foy- various charms of Munich, Barcelona and Du- er is a veritable assault on your retinas, with bai respectively. Once again, I take my hat off the central stairwell flanked by floor to ceiling to all of them, from this and previous issues. fish tanks teeming with tropical beauties, the I hope to see you next time for our final issue centrepiece a majestic fountain. The ambience of the year. certainly succeeds in making you feel as if Enjoy the sunshine, even the air that you’re breathing cannot pos- Gareth. sibly be just normal oxygen, but is probably [email protected] some sort of special, imported variety. The en- Travel A Guide to Inter-Railing on a Shoestring How to experience travel across the continent, but without breaking the bank Jess Grant residents and valid on national railways out- The ominous questions are starting to be asked: side of your own coun- “Any plans for summer yet?” If, like me, your try, easily getting you mind searches for something more exciting to from one beautiful place say than “Umm, err, working I guess…” then to another. Some sup- this could be just the thing for you. How about plementary reservations being able to boast that you will be spending are necessary for longer your holidays flitting between Europe’s major journeys, but these are cities, while your peers are data inputting their fairly minimal and can be way through the summer in monotonous jobs? done pretty much at the With train passes valid in thirty countries and last minute. For peace of still relatively cheap for those up to the age mind you can visit the of 25, Inter-Railing gives you the freedom and station’s booking office adventure, with the security that one pass is as you arrive to check all you need to get around. Sounds too good to departing train times and be true, but it’s really as easy as that. get cheaper reservations. This is thoroughly recom- Ticket Types mended if you want to The first decision you need to make is escape the discomfort which type of pass you need. With the choice of having to sleep in a 6 of 22 day (£299) or monthly (£385) continu- person carriage with no ous passes you have the ease to decide your guarantee of who will be route on a whim. These tickets can be used on cosying up to you! any day within these validity periods. If you’re your trip with these discounts is a fantastic way as you travel and the freedom of the passes more of a planner, having the 5 days within Benefits and Tips of packing more in, so try to take advantage mean you can tailor your trip to your own in- 10 (£155) or 10 days within 22 (£299) passes Each ticket is sent with an Inter-Rail Trav- of these great extras! Do this kind of research terests. Taking a music player means the jour- allows you more control over your route. The eller’s guide & map, which will become your before planning your route. Even if you aren’t neys pass much more quickly, and night trains ticket is valid for a 10 or 22 day period, and the holy grail by the end of the trip. This details mapping your trip on a day-to-day basis, it’s are a great way of not wasting a day travel- choice is yours as to which 5 or 10 days you the countries you can visit, the do’s and don’ts best to know where you really want to go, and ling. You can make friends on the way, and pick want to travel by train within that period. For of train travel, and bonus discounts with your how long to stay when you get there. up some new languages and cultures. I really an even cheaper option, One Country passes ticket, such as ferry prices, Eurostar trains, This is a simple and affordable way of see- can’t recommend this enough. could be the way to go. Whichever is best for bus connections, boat trips, hotels, museums, ing what mainland Europe has to offer. With All you need to do now is decide who to go you, these passes are available for European and even some excursions. Corresponding an array of hostelling websites you can book with… Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition! Our Sports Editor marvels at everything the Catalonian city of Barcelona has to offer Tim Clancy Anyway, on to Barcelona by day. We were the area has been recently renovated and was to the sea, and the city has the 1992 Olym- staying in Ciutat Vella, which housed the goth- at its best on the sunny day we visited. There pic Games to thank for redevelopment that It was halfway through January exams when ic quarter (Barri Gotic), the aforementioned is also a cable car, which thankfully wasn’t run- opened the city to the seafront. Nowadays, it I decided that I was sick of England. I want- La Rambla, as well the Cathedral. During the ning during our visit. It’s not that I don’t like is possible to look back onto spectacular vis- ed out. I didn’t care about missing lectures, day La Ramblas was indeed worthy of the ti- heights, but after embracing Spanish nightlife tas of the city and mountains. It was also a seminars, cricket training; I wanted to go tle many have bestowed upon it as ‘the great- the previous evening I’m not sure how I would prime location for some ‘senorita spotting’, al- somewhere. I was even happy to delay my est street in the world’. Built on an old Roman have fared at altitude. though I doubt my limited Spanish vocabulary, Wessex Scene editorial duties. The main issue gutter (ironic?), it is packed with all sorts of A short walk from the harbour lies Barce- consisting of “Everything is good” and “One I had to overcome was money. So I clicked on shops, tapas bars and restaurants, although loneta (‘Little Barcelona’) and the beach. The waffle please”, would have got me any further Ryanair.com, and within minutes I had found the inflated tourist prices didn’t really fit our Mediterranean in March didn’t really appeal, than gawping. the flight for me - Bournemouth to Barcelona, student budgets. Almost as interesting as La but the seafront was a lovely area to sit back No trip to Barcelona however, is complete £2.50 each way. I enlisted two friends, and Rambla are the side streets that weave their and soak up more of ‘Barce’. A boardwalk lined without learning about one man and his works started to get keen... way across Barri Gotic, the tall, narrow alleys with swanky looking bars ran just behind the - Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi is the man who, by en- I had never been to Barcelona, and this evoking thoughts of Diocletian’s Palace in Split. beach, but a grassy bank proved to be just as large, is responsible for giving Barcelona its excited me. Since I started roaming Eastern At the end of the street is the beautiful har- relaxing, and also kept Mr. NatWest happy. It own, distinctive image. Much like Plečnik in Europe three or four years ago, I have been bour. Complete with its own shopping centre, used to be said that Barcelona turned its back Ljubljana, a great deal of Barcelona bears searching for the one country, the one city, marks of Gaudi. Gaudi’s great work is the which really suited me. This seemed like a Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família perfect opportunity to expand my search (yes, I used Wikipedia to look up the full into Spain. name - it’s known by most as Sagrada We were in Barcelona for three nights, Familia). A huge Roman Catholic Church, and we were determined to fit in every- Sagrada Familia is still decades off com- thing possible. One thing that we chose pletion despite Gaudi devoting forty years to omit was a meeting with Barcelona’s of his life to the project, with construction favourite son, ‘Charlie’. Everyone coos beginning in 1882. The church will even- about Barcelona’s beautiful mile and a half tually include eighteen towers, and it is long main street La Rambla, and whilst in worth a visit to marvel at this man’s huge the sunshine it would prove to be a lovely vision, even if it does look like a build- promenade, after sunset swarms of drug ing site at the moment. Other worthwhile dealers and prostitutes crawl out of the Gaudi-related trips are to Casa Milia, a drains. Whilst at first quite intimidating, house with no straight lines, and to Park don’t let the dark underbelly of Barcelona Güell, a Gaudi designed park. Just spend put off a visit. Using a little bit of common an hour walking around Park Güell to try sense, and keeping your wits about you, and figure out what was going through will ensure no harm is done. Unfortunately, this guy’s head. Even if he was a little bit I did neither of these and soon found my- crazy, Gaudi was also really a student at self 25 euros down, with none of the things heart; he never finished anything and was being promised to me by the lovely seno- so scruffy when he was killed, run over by rita ever materialising... a tram, no one recognised him. Page 16 Lifestyle Taste Southampton Differently Why not have a go at seeking out somewhere new and different to eat

We hope you had a great Easter holiday, hope- fully one not too ruined by work! We have a very different selection of arti- cles this month. Sean reviews a few hard-to- find cafes and eateries, in an attempt toget you lot to try some new places and get to know the city better. Rachel has a look at the popu- larity of gardening and suggests that even stu- dents can get involved! We think this is a great idea. Most of us have small gardens, even if they are a bit of a mess; we could all stick a few pots on a shelf, even if the only thing you manage to grow is some parsley to jazz up a plate of pasta! Make the most of the sunshine and get those green fingers moving! On a more serious note we have a brief discussion on the issue of the cervical cancer smear test. We didn’t realise that it was impos- sible for the large majority of female students to have a smear test and were shocked to find Sean Monaghan that the minimum age to have the test in Eng- land is 25. There comes a certain point in your time as a Anyway, I hope you enjoy sitting in the student when you want to escape a little bit. sunshine and reading this issue of the Wessex There’s a certain kudos to be had from know- Scene. We are off to buy some plants and pots ing more about the local area than just the from B&Q! student hotspots, and it’s always nice to head somewhere else for dinner with the parents, or Lydia and Beth xxx that special date. Here are some of my favourite little places P.S. Please keep your articles coming in to to eat and drink around Southampton. Some [email protected]! of them you might have heard of, some of them you might not – but they’re all well worth trying out. Recipe of the Month

Yorkshire Puddings Smokey Pizza The English don’t make as much of a par- Walk past, and you’d be forgiven for think- ty out of St. Georges Day as the Welsh or ing that this is just another pizza takeaway. Irish do on their Saints’ Days, but you could Walk in, and you’re immediately struck by the always treat your flatmates to a national smell of fresh dough and herbs and spices. Sit- favourite - Yorkshire Puddings. Cheap and uated at the bottom of Portswood Road, right foolproof, these treasures will be crispy, soft by Bevois Valley, Smokey Pizza has a healthy and women go by. It’s another franchise, like are tables outside for when the weather is and fluffy, and are amazing soaked in gravy. choice of pizzas, pastas and salads, freshly a Starbucks or a Costa, but with a refreshingly good, or you can sit inside and enjoy soft mu- Pour the same batter over cooked sausages and rapidly prepared to order. The warmth and personal touch that has been known to attract sic, and the smell of fresh coffee and fresh in an oven dish and cook in the same way for low crackle of the open-fire wood oven and Alan Cummings (of X Men II and GoldenEye salad. Either way, you’ll get a nice welcoming toad-in-the-hole! the comfortable (read: cushioned) seats are fame). You’ll have to pay cash, but with count- smile! The coffee here has a fantastic ability far more inviting than your average late night less ATMs up the road it’s well worth it for the to stay piping hot for a very long time, and 1 egg takeaway, and I would highly recommend din- speed at the till. O’Briens is also the only cof- has a fantastic taste. The service is quick, ef- 85g/3oz plain flour ing in. fee franchise that currently guarantees 100% ficient and nicely personal: put your order in, 85ml/3fl oz milk and water mixed Sean recommends a fifteen-inch pizza. The FairTrade sugar. sit down and you’ll have your drink and food in vegetable oil freshly-made dough is thin and crisp, the ratio Sean recommends a large coffee or hot a few minutes. of toppings is just right, and you’ll not have to chocolate. The mug is HUGE. Sean recommends an egg mayo baguette Preheat the oven to 200c. worry about breakfast either. with coleslaw and salad. Put a few drops of oil into each section of a muffin tray or in the bottom of an oven The Crown Inn dish (for one large pudding). Keep the oiled Peter Rhodes Books Situated just between the Highfield and Namaste Kerala tray in the oven until the oil is hot. A mere ten paces up Portswood Road from Avenue campuses, the Crown may not be a This first floor restaurant is hidden behind a Mix the egg with the flour. Smokey Pizza lies the Peter Rhodes Bookshop, particularly well-kept secret, but if you haven’t tiny door on Civic Centre Road, just over the Slowly add the milk and water until a where they do a brisk trade in hot drinks to been you should definitely give it a go. The road from Matalan. Namaste Kerala provides smooth batter is formed. boot. The prices are very reasonable: one Crown has been a favourite with students for fantastic Southern Indian food at reasonable Half fill each muffin section with batter. pound for a cup of tea of almost any variety a long time, but happily you’ll find its clien- prices. The menu is extensive and much more Cook for 8-10 minutes until the puddings you would care to name, to one pound fifty for tele a nice mix of families, students and locals. varied than your average curryhouse, and has have risen and are golden brown. a complex coffee or a hot chocolate. Mingling The Crown offers a good selection of great pub a vegetarian section as large as the meat. The with the hiss of the coffee machine is the smell food and a great selection of beers. It’s usually quality of the food is beautiful, rarely spicy but of old books and the murmur of friendly con- very busy, and you will need to reserve a table perfectly spiced. They offer a lunchtime buf- versation. There are small tables on offer and if you want to guarantee getting some food in. fet, where you’ll get a selection of around eight a large central bar, but it’s not always easy to It’s often missed by many, but take a look at starters, some rice, a selection of chicken and find a seat. the ceiling when you’re there – it’s covered in prawn curries and two or three vegetable cur- Sean recommends a cappuccino and a sci- old brass crockery and horse-irons. ries. The selection may be small, but it always ence-fiction paperback. Sean recommends the hill of nachos. Go for changes from day to day and what you may the mountain if you’re feeling hungry. lose in options is more than surpassed in taste. Sean recommends the Kerala Potatoes. O’Briens London Road has its treasures hidden Coffee Republic amongst all of the estate agents, and O’Briens Sitting just beyond the shade of the tower- is one of them. On a busy weekday, you can ing Bargate monument as you head towards sit at the window and watch the businessmen the sea, you can find Coffee Republic. There Page 17 Lifestyle Taste Southampton Differently Britain’s Supermarket Booze Too Cheap? Would a minimum price on alchohol by the government help curb your binge-drinking? Julian Wharton will make getting wrecked that much more gue that curbing cheap supermarket al- expensive, but the 50p report has its merits. cohol would encourage social drinking Britain’s Chief Medical Officer released a - re In many of Britain’s pubs and clubs a pint of in recognised establishments. Almost port earlier this week suggesting that the gov- a standard 4-5% lager will cost roughly £2- six pubs close every day across the UK ernment place a 50 pence minimum charge on 4. With only two units of alcohol per pint, the and the Conservatives, among others, the sale of a unit of alcohol. This is not the minimum charge would be a pound, which is have placed themselves behind the first call for a minimum price of alcohol; the still relatively very cheap. The same applies for ‘Save a British Pub’ campaign. As it Commons Home Affairs Committee said much wine, spirits and even the much loved alcopop, stands, the government the same in their 2008 report and the proposal which would have a minimum price of 75p. receives 33% of every is backed by the UK’s leading health charity, pint sold, and with pubs Nuffield. People being carried from losing out to supermarket People being carried from clubs like Jesters discounts, any initiative nationwide is estimated to cost the NHS £1.7 clubs like Jesters nationwide to try and bring drinkers billion a year. Furthermore, alcohol induced is estimated to cost the NHS back into Public Houses crime is a constant drain on police resources: £1.7 billion a year would certainly be sup- 45% of victims of violence claiming their as- ported by The British sailants were intoxicated, and alcohol is cited Minimum pricing is aimed at preventing su- Beer and Pub Associa- as a factor in a third of domestic violences, af- permarkets selling large quantities of low qual- tion (BBPA). Whilst the fecting roughly a million children nationwide. ity alcohol at extremely low prices. Much like reasons for our binge- As if the kind of spending needed to attend to students, amongst young drinkers and alco- drinking culture are these incidents wasn’t enough, last year the holics the point of drinking is to be drunk at as numerous and much Department of Health and the Home Office low a cost as possible. Spirits and ciders, often debated, at the very combined spent approximately £10 million on sold in large quantities, are sure-fire ways to least this appears to anti-binge drinking campaigns, which follow achieve this: ciders such as Frosty Jack’s are be a sensible way of me constantly on nights out, judging me from being sold for £2.99 for 3 litres; 22.5 units in tackling the culture of above a urinal. total, bringing the cost per unit in this instance irresponsible budget Opponents of the ‘50p report’ claim that to 13p. Similarly, most large supermarkets of- drinking promoted the majority should not be punished for the fer a range of spirits at discount prices. If this by large supermar- irresponsible behaviour of the minority, and minimum charge were in place the range of kets. It may well en- that the proposal would do little to curb binge- cheap alcohol would certainly be diminished courage the public drinking in general. This proposition may seem and the quantities greatly reduced. to adopt a more re- like just another government tax, one which So where’s the benefit? Commentators - ar sponsible and salu- Student Gardeners Cervical Cancer Test en garden can brighten up the dullest student Female students are too young for smear test Grow your own food! house. It’s not even necessary to have a gar- to develop cancer. Yet, in Scotland and Wales Rachel Arthur den – a pot, grow-bag or any decent sized smear tests are available for those over 20. We container on a windowsill can do the job just were totally unaware of this as the hype in the Gardening used to be associated with old men as well. All you really need is compost, a trow- media at the moment suggests that ‘young’ on miserable allotments growing a few weedy el, and some seeds or plants. Garden centres women of all ages have been requesting to parsnips, but growing your own vegetables are the obvious place to find such items, but have smear tests. is becoming increasingly popular with people supermarkets are making it convenient and Another cervical cancer related issue in the who could not be further from this stereotype. cheap for anyone to start gardening – smart- press at the moment is the HPV (human papil- Michelle Obama recently announced that she price compost does actually exist! Carrots, to- loma virus) vaccine. HPV is a sexually trans- will be planting her own organic garden in the matoes, lettuce, strawberries, and herbs are mitted disease which can be spread through grounds of the White House, and the produce all easy to grow, or you can try growing what- sexual intercourse and foreplay and is the will be used to feed the Obama family and of- ever exotic varieties you fancy! Just follow cause of nearly all cases of cervical cancer. ficial guests. the instructions that come with your seeds or This vaccine therefore practically eradicates all So why grow your own? There are the health plants to ensure your crops fulfil their poten- chance of developing the cancer. Once again benefits: fresh vegetables are packed with way tial – pay particular attention to the recom- however, this vaccine is only available to those more vitamins and nutrients than those that mended location and sowing period. of a certain age. The NHS is offering the vac- have been hanging about for weeks in super- cine to young girls in school aged 12 and 13 markets or in transit. Another advantage of online Lydia Teague and a jab for girls ages 14-18 is being intro- fresh produce is that the taste is far superior. for simple directions and tips duced. Boots is currently offering the vaccine Growing your own also helps the environment It is impossible to be unaware of the recently to women ages 18-26 in certain branches in www.bbc.co.uk/digin by creating food metres rather than food miles, raised profile of cervical cancer. Jade Goody London (although this is not free) and hopeful- reducing your carbon footprint. And - particu- Gardening is no longer dominated by Alan and the coverage of her illness has, according ly this will become available across the country larly important for students – it saves money Titchmarsh – Mrs Obama has promised that to the media, caused the numbers of young soon. by cutting down supermarket bills. even her husband will be helping out with women going for smear tests to rise consider- Jade Goody’s cover- Growing your own is cheap and easy, and the weeding. So push some seeds into the ably. There is no denying that the possibility age caused more now is the ideal time to get planting. As well ground, sprinkle with water (or let the in- of having cervical cancer as a young woman women to go for as the edible reward, a green and fresh kitch- evitable rain do this for you), and then is very present in the minds of many at the smear tests. the only downside is the wait until moment, even my friends and I decided that your tasty produce appears! perhaps we should book appointments with the doctor and get the test over with. From the point of view of much of the fe- It turned out that this is actually impossible male student population it would appear that for women under 25 in England however, so there is little we can do at this stage in our we wouldn’t be going for a test anytime soon. lives to decrease our chances of developing The NHS in England automatically call women cervical cancer. This is not meant to sound up for their smear test once they reach 25, but terrifying, as the possibility of having cervical without symptoms of any sort those under this cancer is very small. It does seem bizarre that age cannot have the test. The reasons for this they have found a vaccine for the main cause age limit is because of false-positive results, of the cancer and it is not available to all. We which are more likely to happen with women can practice safe sex, which should reduce our in their teens and early twenties because of chances of contracting HPV, and make sure changes in the cervix happening at this age. that when we do turn 25 and are invited to It is also relatively rare for women under 25 have a smear test, that we make an appoint- Amnesty International Ethics in Action 14th May @ 7pm Venue TBC Speakers from a range of backgrounds including aid workers from the Congo, journalist from Palestine and Amnesty workers. [email protected]

Chamber Choir Spring Concert Friday 22nd May @ 7.30pm St. Michael’s Church, Bugle Street This concert we will be performing Faure’s Requiem and Rutter’s Gloria along with a little organ mass by Haydn. [email protected]

Film Society FrenSoc Jazz Orchestra So-Fi Marie-Antoinette Party – Jazz Lounge Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd May @ Let them eat cake! 4th May & 18th @ 9pm 12pm - 9pm on Saturday, 11am – 9pm on Sunday 12 May 2009 @ 8pm-1am Bridge Bar Saturday – The Bridge Bar, Sunday – Union Cinema The Bridge Bar Come enjoy some cocktails and jazz followed by a jam Southampton University’s annual student film festival: industry Free Food All Night --- Cake!, Free Drink on entry, IndigoSun session for a relaxed night out! speakers, student’s films, night at the cube, awards ceremony play LIVE, Smart dress [email protected] and film (free entry). [email protected] or [email protected] [email protected] or [email protected]

Jazzmanix Humanities MacSoc Summer Concert Humanities Charlie and the Why Use Linux? Saturday 16th of May @ 7.30pm Chocolate Factory Summer Ball 30th April @ 7pm Turner Sims Concert Hall 11th May Nuffield L/T C (6/1083) With plenty of new-amazing songs, this concert is set to be Ninety Degrees A workshop event where you can find out why more people the musical highlight of the season, don’t miss it! Celebrate the coming of summer and the end of term in style are using Linux, why you might consider using it, and how to [email protected] with your course-mates and spread the Humanities love! get started. [email protected] [email protected]

Mexican Society Showstoppers STAR Mexican Party Sweeney Todd Society Meeting May 2nd @ 8pm 13th-16th May @ 7.30pm and Saturday matinee 2pm Every Wednesday @ 5pm The Boiler House in Montefiore Halls of Residence The Annex Theatre, Highfield Campus Murray Building, Highfield Campus (Room TBC) A great party with free salsa classes, a raffle of mexican (next to the bus interchange) We will plan a meeting with John Denham MP & present him tequila bottles and more prices. And all night latin music event. Come and visit Sweeney Todd for the closest shave you will with our Petition; also elections will be taking place positions £2 presale, £3 at the door. ever know... Don’t miss this thrilling musical experience! available incl: President, Vice, Treasurer, Secretary & More. Tickets sales: [email protected] [email protected] COME ALONG, GET INVOLVED [email protected] [email protected]

SU Singers The Dance Societies Theatre Group Summer Concert Pure Dance 09 Zero Degrees – May Play Friday 22nd May @ 7.30pm 1st and 2nd May @ 7th – 9th May @ 7.30pm Turner Sims Concert Hall 1st May 7.30pm, 2nd May 2.30pm and 7.30pm Annex Theatre Fantastic mix of songs, from barbershop and classical Turner Sims Concert Hall Theatre Group’s May Play 2009. This year a devised piece to showtimes and more, including Mister Sandman and Pure dance is where the universities dance societies show off around the stimulus of water. Uplifting and Exciting! Bohemian Rhapsody! what they can do. The show has sold out every year so get Come and See!. [email protected] your tickets now so that you don’t miss out! (Tickets available [email protected] from turner Sims Box Office) [email protected]

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Page 20 Science Coming Soon: Alternate Energy Future When can we expect the technology to catch up with our ambitiously green targets? Harry Campbell Solar From Space – 7 years away – Japan and California My energy bills went up between my second In March, an Armenian company called So- collectors by moving them into space poses University Institute of Laser Engineering and and third years. A lot. Enough that our recent larEn sold 200MW, some of its first solar en- equally large problems: setting up expensive JAXA plans to provide 1 Giga-watt through a freezing winter, through which we suffered ergy transmitted from 22,000 miles above the and complicated equipment in such a dan- 1.8-mile wide receiver by 2030 (enough for with no heat till late November, cost more than earth, to a Californian energy supplier, in re- gerous environment and finding an efficient 500,000 homes) - this is far more than even the toasty one we spent with full-blast-and- sponse to a similar plan by the Japanese Aero- method of transferring it back to somewhere the single largest solar project currently under damn-the-cost heating for Christmas 2008. space Exploration Agency (JAXA). One of the useful. consideration, near Dunhuang in ideally sun- Fossil fuel stocks have been found to be op- biggest hurdles facing solar energy advocates Fortunately, technology is moving forward. ny northern China with a capacity of 100MW timistic in recent years knocking a lot of po- is that it is not continuous; darkness pulls the Costs of rocket launches have declined and which would be finished in 5 years.California tential from the reserves, and any number of plug at the prime time for consumption, and transmission of worthwhile energy packets has traditionally remained ahead of its pack of external events can raise fuel just like petrol long winter nights, cloudy skies and high lati- can occur in concentrated microwave bursts fellow states in green-technology and hopes to prices in the scare that sent petrol to 118p a tudes are especially problematic. to an Earth station similar to a standard so- pioneer successful and ingenious solutions to litre last year, and energy companies gleefully Going around the obstacles shadowing solar lar collector. Japan’s ambitious plan by Osaka the problem of 24-7 energy requirements. “offered” to fix your prices for a couple of years to prevent them rising any further (safe in the knowledge that they were as extortionate as they could possibly be). So what are our options? What technologies can we look forward to making use or even contributing to?

Fields of wind – Now - North Sea and Inland in China & the USA

As long ago as 1990 the island of Samso, near Denmark, was 100% powered by wind power. Wind power has great green connotations and has continued rising efficiency and reducing its own carbon footprint which had been pro- UsingMr. Fusion: deserts and Landfill flat prairies toplants create have huge begun solar to closefields due is lowering to age creating the carbon stone overheads and pumped of thefurther hot (70 solaroC) energywater up to hibitively large, in many cases more than the to Fuel-Depot – 1-5 severe concern that energy requirements may provide heat and power the Civic Centre and green technology would ever save in its use- years - Italy rise above falling supply by the year 2015. Two West Quay shopping mall. It’s only suitable able lifespan. consortia have plans to build 3rd generation for installations in some areas, we were quite The North Sea has seen huge developments, It may have seemed impossible plants, internationally standardised, cheaper lucky to have it built during the 1970s. Now, with Britain moving ahead of Denmark in total in 1989 film, Back to the Future II to build, with a longer lifespan and much high- few areas are willing to invest while oil remains offshore capacity in October last year to be- (boy does that ‘distant future’ of er capacity of 12.5GW (putting even the larg- cheap. Expect more within our lifetime. come the world leader. Europe remains the 2015 seem a little close now!), but est solar plans into perspective). leading region using the shallow, windy North using waste as a highly efficient Even though fossil fuel reserves seem sea with China and the USA utilising large flat fuel is a political and environmental Riding the Waves – Now - about as reliable as getting our energy from open spaces for cheaper land based projects. dream coming true. As our rubbish Pacific volunteer mice running on wheels in a land overflows even the largest land- where cheese and mouse-fun has been out- fills, many counties will now pay Laughing in the face of landlocked states, a lawed within squeaking distance of West Ber- to see it carted away, or attempt power company in Oregon has begun install- lin (how many metaphors have I mixed in my to separate it into useful compo- ing buoys generating energy from waves up to pre-1990 alternate mouse universe?), we still nents - biological, metals, plastics, 5 miles out and 60m deep transmitting up to shy away from the increasingly reliable and ef- paper which can either be recycled 40kW each by submarine cable. The energy is ficient alternate energies. Hopefully down the or hopefully efficiently and cleanly 24-7 but ecological effects, as well as underwa- line the energy crisis and global warming will combusted. A new Italian-made ter noise pollution, varies greatly - the applica- be history lessons - they’ll scoff that we didn’t machine called Thor, which may be tion is completely dependent on case-by-case resolve our problems quicker, how stupid and commercially available as soon as analysis. Portugal’s first wave farm with a 2.25 argumentative must we relics be, huh? May, will grind up otherwise use- MW capability opened last year and Scotland All of our energy sources have the potential less materials like ‘car fluff’ - black has announced funding for its own plans in to do environmental damage - negative public- plastics, interior fabrics and tyres 2007 (although the 3MW farm will not make up ity and R&D funding reductions is all green en- to micron sized odourless grains the gap made by Scotland’s decision for a non- ergy needs. If we act fast enough, we’re bound (yielding 26 megajoules per kg) nuclear future). There’s still work to be done to to find out that in our haste to switch we’ve which combust easily. Their first find optimum, ecologically safe locations and changed the weather, forced migrations, made major client has huge require- reducing monetary and carbon cost per unit to some evironments uninhabitable for some ments for making cement. make it more attractive to providers. animals and plants, and almost certainly need to change our fishing and farming habits, but A Glowing Nuclear Geothermal Genius – Now – it’s better than the unavoidable catastrophic Green Future – 5-20 Retail Park car park below damage that will be done by continued under- years - Worldwide West Quay regulated use of fossil fuels. Unfortunately for the short term, our op- The most promising plans in Brit- If you go down to the docks today, you’re in for tions are limited; students are consumers but ain, as well as many other devel- a big surprise... Well you’ll have gone slightly we have the potential to become the next gen- oped countries, are for the bright too far to visit the only deep geothermal en- eration of providers. We may be able to do the but controversial future of nuclear ergy supplier in Britain. Durham’s got the miraculous and choose from any number of power. Nuclear energy production equivalent of a sauna, pouring water on hot energy options but the groundwork is already in the UK peaked in 1997, and rocks at the surface, and Southampton drilled underway, ‘if we can see a little further it is by The Danish Island of Samso since then several 2nd generation straight down 1.8km to a Jurassic age sand- standing on the shoulders of giants’. Page 21 Sport “I Was Told To Shut Up, I Knew Too Much For A Girl” Harriot Bishop as important as the cup final). It’s a job for a bloke. It’s a way of life that becomes difficult Continued from the back page to get out of. As for us females, it’s slightly less impor- Watching Match of the Day with a male friend I tant. We don’t actually feel we have anything was told to “shut up, you know too much foot- to prove by standing on the terraces. No pres- ball for a girl” after shouting, “he was miles sure. No lifestyle change. It’s just pure passion offside” at the television only moments before. and enjoyment. We might be stereotyped as I, of course, can’t have enough intelligence to a ladette, or judged as being inferior, but it’s actually understand football… about the football for us, nothing else. I can see why men become protective over I’m not stereotyping all males here. In my a day at the footy with the lads. The entire many experiences of football crowds, I’ve culture surrounding football is an English in- come across men showing various reactions stitution, and it’s the male breed that is at towards me. There are those that continue the forefront. Football matches are notorious to ‘fuck’ and ‘shit’ at every turn regardless of breeding grounds for beer filled 20 something female presence. It’s not necessarily that I blokes on a day out to prove they are macho believe they should be completely different, a and that they don’t really have the brain of little more abstained maybe. There are those an amoeba and a cocktail sausage inside their that are lecherous and thoroughly enjoy the pair of tits accompanying their day out. And Percent of female then there are those that feel it is their duty fans say they rarely to protect and look after you. Having a girl in find the atmosphere their midst instantly makes some men more 80 overtly aggressive. refrained, stopping their foul mouths running away with them too much. They will strike up a trousers (or that the latter is completely true, conversation about whether Sir Alex is on the but irrelevant…). The flip side is the doting fa- same planet or how the ref must need to go to ther taking their sons to see their heroes (and Specsavers. It’s that small minority that actu- the son’s heroes too…). Male dominated game, male dominated fan base. The primary reason for this is the fact that Despite what going ‘to the footy’ is manly. It’s cool. You can men think, there are many of these hooligans went to the football will be United ‘til I die. I’ll willingly discuss with show off to your mates down the pub about many women that in mixed sex groups? Because if you examine my girlfriends how gorgeous Lampard, Becks the hilarious antics in the pub before and af- do know the off-side the evidence closely I’m sure you’d find it was and co are (as I write I am being watched by ter. Wearing a loud polyester shirt with your rule. a big fat zero. Why? Walking down United Road a magazine cutting of a topless Ronaldo - it’s favourite player on might actually transform I never feel threatened. There’s the inevitable only a bonus he happens to be ‘drop dead’ as you into them. Being seen chanting “Fuck off ally makes me feel human. They see me as an shock at the foul, often openly racist language, well as dynamite on the pitch). Take me next Leeds/ Arsenal/ Chelsea” is so masculine. The equal (all be it an equal that would prefer they but I’m never scared. I believe it’s the age-old door with the lads and I’ll willingly discuss the football fan is the alpha male…in a beta male’s only swore when singing their hearts out with protection thing coming to the surface of ap- transfer market and just why United will win eyes. the other 70,000 people in the crowd), and my parently heartless, tough men. I’m a girl, there the league. It goes further than just going to the opinion doesn’t fall on deaf ears. a certain things you just don’t say in front of “H’ shut up was he offside. And you know match. The whole culture means the football I pay great attention to the annual football a girl. It’s taught to them from a young age. that was a free kick fair and square” is what I fan is expected to carry out extra curricular banning order figures. These aim to stop the It’s reassuring to see that a small percentage long to hear from the same guy that told me I activities such as watching the highlights on thugs and criminals that have given football of men have remembered what they learnt as knew too much about football. Give it a while BBC1 at 10.30 p.m despite seeing the goals fans a bad reputation over the past 60 or so a boy…and not just how to make that farting and it might happen. The slight smirk accom- in person and in the pub after, participating years. I found it utterly shocking to learn of noise under their arms. panying it might never disappear. Well, what in abuse towards the enemy (i.e. those that the sheer number of such bans that were What really is the travesty amongst this does he know? He’s a Charlton fan after all… don’t follow your darling team) and playing in handed out last season. How many were fe- topic is the female of the species’ willingness the pub league with your mates (believing it is male I found myself asking? Either that or how to play the meagre, ignorant and clueless character. Too often do I hear the fatal words “I don’t have a clue about football. It’s boring. It’s a man’s game”. We fight for equality eve-

The football fan is the alpha male...in the beta male’s eyes. This issue we introduce to you the team that rywhere else, and most of the time succeed at will be running the AU next year – Allan ‘Ber- winning it. Why make football the exception? muda’ Steynor and William Harvey. After re- I’m not some feminist, campaigning at every cording victories in the SUSU elections (now a turn and shouting how sexist society is, but I distant memory!), we have every confidence would quite like to see girls loving what I love that under their stewardship 2009/10 will be a about football, not just Ashley Cole’s muscular successful year. thighs and cute smile. Additionally, this issue we welcome My best friend is the perfect example of two new names and one more familiar writer. such a being. Her plain ignorance and vocal Stuart Johnson is writing about the important slating of football never ceases to amaze me. role sport can play in relieving stress in this She’s a firm believer in equality, but no one chaotic period, whilst Harriot Bishop rants berates me more than she does for my love about, rabbles about and then sticks a very la- of United. I feel like a criminal at times when dylike two fingers up at men who think women saying, “I can’t come on Saturday, it’s Man U cannot make good football fans. v Liverpool”. If she actually watched a full 90 And finally, Jim Palmer is back to talk minutes in the Theatre of Dreams, the pas- about all the options a social sec has as to sion, the excitement and the sheer brilliance where to take their social. A special congrat- would certainly captivate her mind and change ulations to Jim, who has been nominated for her opinion. It’s just she’s not prepared to let Wessex Scene writer of the year at the 2009 it. She’s like many women up and down the EVAs. After a string of articulate and popular country, across the world - scared to break the contributions, Jim not taking home the gong mould, fight the taboo and go against society. on 7th May will be an absolute travesty. (NB: Isn’t it about time we did? Unfortunately, we have no vote on who wins So despite my feelings of discontent with the award). how my love for football is perceived, I really Tim and Emily Probably not a real football fan... Page 22 Sport Meet The New Boss. Same As The Old Boss? The Wessex Scene meets Athletic Union President Elect, Allan ‘Bermuda’ Steynor Tim Clancy out onstage, we didn’t know if they were the just about the next year, but the next four or are more or less at capacity, and everything correct numbers, or if what we had been told five. This will make my job, and subsequent is running smoothly. It terms of sport for all, You could have been forgiven for not being backstage was right. The confusion was sorted AU Presidents’ jobs, easier, as we have to start we offer so many opportunities but we should too aware of Allan ‘Bermuda’ Steynor during out pretty quickly, so in hindsight it wasn’t as working on the next year’s budget in June. never stop striving to add new sports to the the manic election campaign period before the bigger mistake as it appeared to be at the time. This is something Henry did really well. He has setup. However, I don’t think that this will war- Easter break. Bermuda did not need to resort I feel bad for Bradley having to go through taken all necessary precautions this year, but rant employing more staff. to mindless repetition of his name, plastering that, but I feel worse for his campaign team. you never know how much a club will claim WS: Can sport be made cheaper for the a smug photo of himself around campus, or For them, when the announcement was made until the end of the year. That is why introduc- student, by, for example, reducing mem- other devices that made the Union concourse there was no element of doubt, so it must ing club development plans, as well as training bership costs? so repulsive to many a student. have been really deflating, especially after all for treasurers, is essential if the AU wants to BA: I don’t think there is much year on year The mini oasis he set up with his campaign the hard work they put it. Obviously, no one is be prosperous in the future. increase in membership to clubs, and the AU team outside the Union shop wasn’t just rep- really sure who was at fault, but it proves that WS: Does this AU have an intrinsic can’t help the increases in Sport Rec member- telling the candidates the result backstage be- drinking crisis? ship as they are run in the same way as any fore hand is a good method. It was always go- BA: Well, let’s look at the numbers. Rugby other business. The move to the South East Bermuda Allan ing to be tough in a two man race, but what’s has around 80 members. We might get 30 of should reduce the cost of travel, and help to still has family in done is done. them, tops, on a social. Cricket has roughly keep memberships low. I have always said Bermuda, as well as WS: Do you think it is fair to say that 60 active members before the summer term, that we need to focus on fundraising for indi- Canada. Adam Parker, VP Media and Comms, was and 20 might turn out on a social. Jester’s ca- vidual clubs. The AU can help here, by making at full fault for the error? pacity is 400, and there are 10,000 members members aware that there are more ways to resentative of his Bermudan background, but BA: Yes, totally. in the AU. Less than 50% of the AU will go fundraise then booking bars in Portswood and also his campaign ideology. And clearly it WS: Only a few years ago, the AU had a selling tickets. For big clubs with the manpow- worked a treat, as the ex-Rugby Club Captain surplus of £90,000 (as reported in Issue Bermuda is a er to sell tickets this works really well, but it’s now holds the title of AU President Elect. 3). Do you think that the AU could rebuild baseball fan, and the smaller clubs without the large member- His triumph in the election was based on its surplus to a level anywhere near that has played for the ship numbers who struggle fundraising. solid principles of knowing what the AU needed in the foreseeable future? Southampton Mus- Getting Varsity right next year will be a re- and knowing how to implement it, and the stu- BA: Yes, I do. The Students’ Union has tangs. ally important fundraising tool. All events take dent body recognised that Bermuda was more run itself into the ground over the past few two years to develop, and a few little changes, than capable of achieving this. Indeed, had years, simply by spending too much. This year some small improvements, should keep people the AU President been restricted to members we have shown much more financial aware- out regularly, and some of them don’t even excited about Varsity for years to come. of the AU, a controversial but not ridiculous drink. The social aspect is really important in WS: Are you concerned that the move idea, his margin of victory would most prob- Bermuda became developing any club. It helps them to grow, into the South East division of BUCS will ably been even larger. AU Officer in 2008, and will hopefully help them raise money and lower standards? Bermuda is a fourth year engineering stu- having not been con- help the AU and the SU out financially. Cir- Like I said at the Hustings, in an ideal world dent. He grew up in Bermuda, and attended tested in the SUSU cles have also changed dramatically in the I would like to stay in the West conference, college in Wales before coming to Southamp- Elections. last few years. We have had no complaints playing good Universities with really good ton in 2005. He was Club Captain of the Rugby in the AU Office about being forced to booze, setups. Against teams like Bath, Bristol, you Club last year, and has had the duel role of ness. The AU, for example, reduced the Capi- or anything regarding clubs social activities. are always guaranteed a good match. But the Treasurer and Fixture Secretary this year. He tal Equipment budget to essential purchases Whether you drink or not doesn’t affect if you move is a financial decision. The clubs were is currently AU Officer, responsible for much of only. Sport still needs to be available to all, so play sport at University. all consulted, and it was the financial and time the AU’s success this year, including the Bun- Capital Equipment is really important, but it’s WS: Can you see a need for more sal- issues that were key. There are still some re- fight and Varsity Day. You may also recognise a matter of priorities at the moment. aried staff involved with the AU? ally good Universities in the South East, such him from throwing you out of Jesters, where It’s really important that clubs do more BA: We have a very large and diverse AU, as Portsmouth and Imperial Medics. Personally, he is a bouncer, or ‘doorman’. fundraising. We will also need to improve the and this means that not all clubs are compet- I would always prefer to struggle against the The Wessex Scene had the pleasure of way clubs budget if we want to regain our sur- itive. So, some clubs are more admin inten- best than win easily at a lower standard, but meeting up with him on the final Thursday of plus. I want to encourage clubs to introduce sive than others. I can’t see the AU growing a until we make the move it is hard to say ex- last term to talk about the elections and what development plans, and get them thinking not great deal in terms of competitive teams; we actly what the standard will be like. next year holds for him and the AU. Having just celebrating his last match in a Wessex shirt, it’s safe to say Bermuda was slightly worse for wear…

Wessex Scene: What was your reaction when Alex Tanfield announced that Bra- dley Bailey was the new AU President on results night? Bermuda Allan: Confusion, really. We had been told the result backstage, as well as the actual numbers. When the result was read Bermuda in Facts 66,000 The population of Bermuda. 21.5 Stone Weight of Bermudan cricketer Dwayne Lerverock. Heavier or lighter than the AU Pres Elect? Answers on a post card... 17,000 The number of planes or ships alleged to have been sunk or lost their crews in the Bermuda Triangle. Page 23 Sport Social Secs: Armed and Dangerous! Jim Palmer booth is no Tariq. Oceana then, whilst good for from the wider population of the Wessex family. Linked to the particular passion of students an occasional jaunt, is certainly no threat to Mixed socials are often a good excuse for the for dressing up, is the good old fashioned bar Clowns then Jesters. Clowns then Jesters then Jesters when it comes to sports socials. pretty young things of Southampton’s sports crawl along the lines of pub golf, pub snooker Manzils. Gordons then Clowns then Jesters Joint socials are often a good alternative teams to attempt some inter-club relations. or pub cricket. These options give the opportu- then Manzils. Its a pretty faultless combina- to the standard formula, and give members Dressing up is also a welcome change for nity not only for a bit of work-dodging costume tion, and one that a great number of Wessex of clubs an opportunity to get to know people many, with all manner of themes to be tried. assembly, but satisfy the need for a change of sports men and women will regard with fond scenery and many member’s desire for copi- familiarity. ous amounts of alcohol. But maybe a change from this Wednesday Maybe something exotic is called for? Trips night ritual is a good thing. Sometimes socials can be blinkered and unimaginative, and in need of a little jazzing up. The variety could A 24 hour McDonalds also bring in some new blood, with a lot of is a poor substitute for fringe members keen to do something a little Manzils and the tired lady bit different or maybe just get involved away behind the glass at the from the perceived hardcore drinking culture walk-to booth is no Tariq. of Clowns and Jesters. One such alternative is Southampton’s lat- to the Isle of Wight, wine and cheese nights or est super club, Oceana. A lot of AU clubs have dog racing are all parts of the Wessex social opted to take advantage of Oceana’s Wednes- sec’s armoury, not to mention popular non- day night student night this year, with cheap alcoholic socials such as bowling or go-karting. drinks promotions and an environment a mil- When it comes to socials we must ask the lion miles away from Jesters. Oceana socials question: is change good? Do we really need offer the Wessex sportsman an easy option for to deviate from the tried and tested Clowns something a bit smarter, cleaner and a bit more then Jesters routine? Well, yes. Its nice to do something a little bit different every now and Jesters is now 19. then. Perhaps, though, it is a case of absence That is older than making the heart grow fonder because Jest- 19 some of the latest ers, ultimately, is the spiritual home of Wessex crop of Freshers... sport, and Wessex in general. Change is good, but Jesters is home. And it is always nice to be high brow. As cheap as the drinks are though, home. Where else can you get naked to the they cannot compete with Clown’s happy hour. Baywatch theme tune? (Answer: everywhere, Leisure World is a little bit out of the way for although it is usually frowned upon.) I am well most students too. The staple of many Wessex aware that it is rather a conservative conclu- socials, drinking circles, also do not work quite sion to come to, but Jesters with its jugs of as well in Oceana. What’s more, a 24 hour Mc- snakebite, jesticles, rickety benches, and most Donalds is a poor substitute for Manzils and importantly Wessex kin, is where AU socials the tired lady behind the glass at the walk-to belong. Where Theres a Will... Bermuda Head To Head Harvey (Bermuda is wearing Boat Shoes or Flip Flip Flops Tim Clancy er of the AU? boat shoes) Flops? WH: It’s the AUC that controls the fund- Along with the election of Bermuda as AU Pres- ing for this. I sat in on one of the AUC meet- ident, Will Harvey has been elected to the ex- ings recently, and the Hang Gliding Club were Manzils Late Night Food? Manzils ecutive role of AU Officer. As a volunteer, Har- looking to boost membership in this way. For vey will be responsible for both Bunfights, as sports such as hang gliding, which can be re- well as being heavily involved with the AU Ball, ally expensive, taster sessions are key to get- Night out - HP Potter or Parker? Potter! Varsity and Tours. ting people hooked. The big issue with rolling Night In - Parker Harvey was first choice goalkeeper the scheme out is finance, as usual. (“So I could be big for SUFC before a crucial ligament injury end- WS: Can Varsity be as successful next spoon”) ed his season prematurally…in October. Before year as the inaugural event? this, Harvey was playing as a semi-pro at Win- WH: Events like this are all about building chester City FC. Harvey is a second year sport a solid base and good foundations for the fu- The A Team with Alex Surge Show? Rob and Nick’s Friday studies student. The Wessex Scene were able ture, which is exactly what Henry did this year. Tanfield and some other Feeling to talk to him about 2009-10 just before the There is, however, lots of potential to improve guy Easter Break. and expand the event. For example, I would Wessex Scene: What do you see as your like to use the event to generate greater ex- biggest challenge as AU Officer? posure for clubs. Library Library or Lecture? Lecture Will Harvey: I want to increase exposure for WS: How do you see yourself and Ber- clubs. I think a big part of this is getting results muda working together next year? out there. Updating the website will be really WH: I think I’m going to be his bitch! Ob- “Death” Pompey or Solent? “Pompey, so we could important, as well as working closely with me- viously, some responsibilities need to be del- smash them again” dia and the Wessex Scene. I also see Varsity egated and I’ll be working on Bermuda’s lead and the AU ball as really important, and I’m a lot of the time. But I’ll still look to have my looking forward to working with Bermuda on own ideas, my own input. If by the end of the Fat Pops Cube Night? “I like to get Kinki” these and other projects. year we can replicate the partnership Potter WS: What will make a successful Bun- and Bermuda have had, it will be a good year. fight next year? WS: Whose fatter, Bermuda or Potter? “I don’t read the Wessex Scene Sec- Sport? WH: Getting another sponsor is going to WH: (Thinks hard). Bermuda is more of a Wessex Scene unless tion? be crucial, both for the size of the event and solid fat, and Potter is more like jelly…so Pot- I’m in it” the revenue. Again, working with Media and ter. Comms and advertising during Fresher’s Week should pack it out. Using word of mouth within After interviewing Bermuda and Har- Monday and Tuesday Kim or Jackie? Kim the AU and helping out clubs with a lower pro- vey, we asked them a set of questions - Kim file are also important. about their preferences on a number of Wednesday - Wessex (Harvey took an age WS: What is your position on offering important issues. Who has the better Thursday and Friday to answer though) Fresher’s a ‘Try It, You Might Like It’ tast- taste? We’ll let you decide... - Jackie investigates Features Lifestyle News urges you to budget cutbacks and remembers the grow your censorship in Civil Hillsborough own food Engineering Disaster WessexSport Girls Can Be Sticking With Sport Football Fans Harriot Bishop Stella. Half time pie. Beer belly. Replica shirt Why playing sport and exercising should not be emblazoned with ‘Gary’. Foul mouth. Thierry Mugler - Angel. Fizzy spring water. Homemade sandwich. Toned tummy. Stella shunted from your ‘To Do’ list in deadline season McCartney coat. Foul Mouth. chequered trousers and jumper for a round of who are committing to sport are not any less Surely they aren’t the same breed? Well Stuart Johnson pub golf. This activity will only get better and prepared for their exams than the people who actually, yes. So it is upon us, the dreaded last semes- more prominent as the nights get warmer dur- revise consistently for four weeks. I can almost hear the inward breath, the ter of exams and dissertations. It is the final ing this summer term, so is a perfect example If sport is not your forte, a few hours in the snigger of disbelief. One’s a girl though. Well, hurdle that needs to be cleared before the of why sport should be carried on during the gym or the swimming pool will enable you to move into the 21st century I say. Just because long awaited three month summer break. All examination period. relax and will rejuvenate and refresh yourself I don’t have a penis doesn’t mean I can’t like around campus people are scurrying between For some sports teams, including the pres- ready for the next batch of revision. Even if the f- word. And by that I do mean football. the library and lectures, trying to manage their tigious Southampton University Cricket Club you are one of these people that need to take The typical football fan conjures images of time efficiently so as to make the most of the of which I am a proud member, the summer the bus from the Jubilee Sports Centre to the the beer-guzzling thug as described above. Of facilities at their disposal in preparing for the is the time where the club calendar is full of Interchange, then firstly I must ask what have course, the latter would feel completely out final exams. of place on the terraces, apart from her foul With so much preparation needed for these mouth. Well that’s me, and I’m not going to exams and dissertations surely sport must say I’m ashamed. take a back seat? My answer to this question Like many women around the country, I is no. If anything sport should be continued make up the 15% of football match attendees at the same intensity and frequency as it has that are female. You would be interested to been throughout the rest of the year. There is learn us lesser beings have done so since the obviously a need to prepare for your exams 1880’s…and we do know the offside rule. and dissertations, after all they are very im- So why do I get such a strange reaction portant and can potentially determine the path when I tell people I’m a lifelong Man United you take towards a successful future. Sport fan? Why do I have blokes giving me a double however, will not inhibit you from achieving take when I find my seat at Old Trafford? And your maximum potential. even worse, when I join in with the various filthy chants that fill the terraces. I agree that my liking of all things designer Do not abandon sport during might be more at home in the WAGs stand, not the forthcoming exam and the heart of the Stretford End. I do look around dissertation period, but mere- me at times and notice my fellow females are either so close to being a bloke you can almost ly fit it into your timetable. see their stubble, or are desperately hanging onto their goons of boyfriends, they clearly In fact it can be beneficial to you. It can haven’t noticed the drunk Mancunian shouting act as a way of relieving the stress which is “come on you bunch of idiots” behind them, let built up through the constant pressure we put alone what’s happening on the pitch below. I’m on ourselves to revise and research. It also in the minority and I know it, but I’m equally enables you to keep healthy and fit during a as entitled to love the beautiful game as the time where sitting and reading, interspersed bloke next to me. with sessions of eating, drinking and sleeping, It’s in my blood I think - I’m the third gen- could leave you looking like our highly regard- eration Man United fan in my family. Ask me ed current AU President, Mr Henry Potter. fixtures. For these teams, a lack of interest in you been doing in the Jubilee Sports Centre? if I’m a glory supporter and you’ll get the re- It also enables you to not become a social sport during the examination period would be Secondly sport can still be influential during sponse you deserve - “No I’m bloody not”. I recluse during the best part of the year for detrimental to the club. In past years however, the examination period, not in a playing capac- love all things Robbie Williams, Dirty Dancing socialising. Many of the AU Sports teams and a lack of interest has obviously not been the ity but in one of the spectator. Most of the pubs and Vogue. I love all things Man U at the same societies pride themselves on the results they case. Using the cricket club as an example, around will be showing sport pretty much from time, and I know my stuff. achieve on the pitch, but they also pride them- there are five teams which are regularly play- the moment they open until they close due to The offside rule is the typical test. Don’t pat- selves on the success and prominence of their ing on the same day at various oppositions. the wonderful invention that is Sky Sports. So ronise the knowledgeable female fan with the socials which usually take place on a wednes- Of these teams, four are in BUCS, with the why not have a break from revision, and enjoy salt, pepper and ketchup analogy. It really isn’t day night. For one night of the week, Ports- First XI being in the Southern Premier divi- the huge array of sports which are available that hard to get that if the attacker is in front wood High Street comes alive with students sion which is a very high level of cricket. The to you. of the last defender when the pass is made dressed in various AU Sports teams social same is reciprocated across many other sports My advice to you is not to abandon sport he’s offside. Ask the “Yeah, I’m a Chelsea fan” shirts (including the rather camp pink tennis to around about the same degree of success. during the forthcoming examination and dis- bloke and he will probably look as clueless as shirts that are an ever present sight in a par- This obviously shows a commitment to sport sertation period, but merely just fit it into your Posh Spice would. ticular corner of Clowns), along with the token during the summer term by a large number of busy schedule - it is enjoyable and can even be sports club who have decided to bring out the people, and I strongly believe that the people beneficial to your studies. Continued on page 21 www.wessexscene.co.uk