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Felix EDITOR “Keep the Cat Free” 20/06/14 Issue 1581 felixonline.co.uk Sex In Fisher NEW Hall Damages INFO Wall Ben Fernando ADDS TO Reporter FURTHER concerns have been raised in recent weeks about the structural integrity of the Fisher Hall buildings in Evelyn Gardens, including the event mentioned in the above title. Following a prior investigation of Fisher last year, EXAM this author visited again to examine the most recent developments as the building slowly disintegrates around the poor Freshers inside. The alarming incidents reported add to the recent controversy surrounding the college’s accommodation policy, with both the move to North Acton and the poor quality of the Wilson House refurbishment sources of concern. SCANDAL Upon revisiting Fisher, the first Fresher we encountered (who wishes to remain anonymous) repeatedly described the building as a ‘shithole’, and mentioned that they knew someone who had been moved to another hall for a week Engineering students, the first page of the question paper. recently as the accommodation team worked to repair part Kunal Wagle of the answer scheme was included However, it has since become clear of the ceiling that had apparently collapsed. They was happy News Editor alongside the question paper due to that this does not tell the full story. to take us to a part of the building in the corner of House a printing error. The Department Reading the first half of the exam paper, 30 not previously visited, where their friend gave us a guided MORE information has come to became aware of the situation within it seems that the solutions could have tour of a double room. light on the scandal that hit the five minutes of the exam beginning. provided more assistance in answering The ceiling behind the door had a metre-long crack final exam for first year students The exam was halted and the papers the questions than the College have running through it, which is reported to leak. The far on the Electronic and Information were removed from the students. let on. According to a student we corner near the window contained a rather Engineering (EIE) course. Last contacted, elements of some questions unsightly black patch of mould, week the students sat their The Department reviewed the did not require extensive work to reach which the occupant Operating Systems paper, but situation carefully and concluded that an answer. In fact as part of the first insisted that moments after the exam started students would not have been able to question of the paper, candidates the there were fits of laughter as the use the information to any advantage are asked to “list advantages and department had accidentally left during the short time they had access disadvantages” of three different the mark scheme for the first half to part of the answer scheme. algorithms. This would mean of the paper attached. that a student who copied what After some discussion between the The exam questions required students was written on the mark scheme invigilators, the papers were collected to demonstrate the application of an could potentially gain many of the and replaced with fresh copies minus algorithm to a given data set setting out marks for that part of the question, the offending sheet. When asked by detailed reasoning in their solutions. without having to add the “detailed the Daily Mail for a statement the The required algorithms were not reasoning” the College mentioned. College said: revealed in the answer scheme. In addition to this, new information College were During an examination being taken Once this was established, the exam has now surfaced... aware of but had yet to by 30 first-year Electrical and Electronic recommenced with the correct version Continued on Page 4 rectify. Something tells me that 2 Editor’s Picks FRIDAY 20 JUN Campus Services on Fisher A College Spokesperson gives an update · Some preventative work was carried out to a corridor ceiling out- side a room in January. During this work the residents of the room were unable to gain access between 10am and 5pm and were offered the use of an alternative room for this time – which they accepted. The work was car- ried out as planned and the students were able to gain access to their room that evening. · Occasional water leaks from balconies or showers can cause damp. These are always reported immediately to the help desk by staff to make sure they are fixed. Accommodation staff continue to monitor the situation and students with any concerns can contact their Hall Supervisor. · The College maintains an asbestos register across all sites and works closely with asbestos specialists to closely monitor and address any repair needs as and when they arise. There are occasions, as with the wall in ques- tion, when temporary repairs are carried out to secure an area ahead of permanent work being done. This temporary maintenance poses no health risks and permanent repairs due to take place over the summer. · Aesthetic maintenance is ongoing in Fisher Hall and will continue. Plans are in place to redecorate approximately 25 rooms this summer. Felix, Beit Quad, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BB. THE YEAR Email: [email protected]. Tel: 020 7594 8072. Fax: 020 7594 8065. Printed by Iliffe Print Cambridge, Winship Road, Cambridge. THE Registered newspaper ISSN 1040-0711. LAST OF THANKS TO Copyright © Felix 2014. EDITORIAL TEAM: Editor-in-Chief Joe Letts, Deputy Editor Tessa Davey News Editors Nida Mahmud, Aamna Mohdin, Maciej Matuszewski, Kunal Wagle, Aemun Reza Features Editors Nida Mahmud, Shiladitya Ghosh Wellbeing Editor Marissa Lewis Science Editors Philippa Skett, Keir Little, Fiona Hartley Politics Editors Kartikeya Rana, Jash Rughani Food Editors Carol Ann Cheah, Michael Chung Comment Editors Eoghan J. Totten, Tessa Davey, Kunal Wagle Arts Editor Arianna Sorba Fashion Editor Cécile Borkhataria Books Editors Maciej Matuszewski, Eva Rosenthal Music Editors Simon Hunter, Riaz Agahi, Stuart Masson Television Editors John Park, Emily Fulham Film Editor John Park Games Editors Maximilian Eggl, Calum Skene Technology Editors Maximilian Eggl, Yong Wen Chua, Osama Arawa, Clubs & Socs Editor Nida Mahmud Charities Editor Ben Fernando Sport Editor Kunal Wagle Online Editor Maximilian Eggl Puzzles Commanders Kingshuk Dasadhikari, Oliver Price Copycaptains Stephen Ball and Annina Sartor Copycommandos Maximilian Eggl. Mattin Mir-Tahmasebi, June Yin Gan, Tom Rivlin, Ellen Mathieson Editor-Without-Portfolio Jonny Pratt. A huge thanks to the entire team for all the work they put into the paper this year, the hours spent organising, creating and editing content while staring at a computer screen each week. FRIDAY 20 JUN NEWS 3 Just how well maintained Professor is Inventor Kunal Wagle is Fisher Hall? News Editor Chris Toumazou, professor continued from page 1... of the Year of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has won the Inventor the room in question room College have given up any of the Year award for Research at won’t be available for tours on form of aesthetic maintenance the European Inventor Awards. the upcoming accommodation when it comes to Fisher. Most Professor Toumazou won the RCSU Colours 2014 open day. of the walls are falling apart award for his work on a new device Travelling upwards, we and cracking, the paint in called the SNP Doctor, which such science many winners encountered a flooded most places is peeling and the uses “small silicon microchips bathroom with a non- carpets look like they haven’t to identify genetic mutations wow! functional light, and a rather been cleaned in many years. that determine a person’s very volunteer worrying sight outside room predisposition to certain hereditary THE following sciences students have given a significant 310 in House 24. ‘The cave’ is This is really quite diseases.” Prof. Toumazou was the contribution to the operation and improvement of the Royal a longstanding Fisher feature, unfortunate, given that many only person from the United College of Sciene Union this year! Congratulations! a passage between residents appear to be quite Kingdom to win the award. rooms and the attached to what is James Stirling, who is the Provost kitchen, which left of the building of the College said, “This award Half Colours – Emma McFadden has at most and the survivor really underlines what Imperial four feet of spirit and researchers do best – taking world – Francesco Sciortino headroom. camaraderie leading research and applying it – Oliver Connor However, that it to help solve global challenges. a portion inspires. The whole College warmly – Oscar Farrell of the Given the congratulates Chris. This award – Jasper Menkus President’s Award wall number of is a brilliant acknowledgement of that was problems his hard work and his innovative – Tanvi Raje clearly plaguing the spirit.” – Annina Sartor – James Badman marked as College’s last In addition to becoming Imperial’s – Liisa Veerus – Philip Kent containing major accommo- first Regius Professor during the the carcinogen dation project, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year in – Dongwhi Kim asbestos appeared late and shoddy Wilson 2013, he also won the Gabor Medal – Hannah Maude to have been patched refurbishment which resulted at the Royal Society last year. Prof. up with a large amount of in an untreated fungal infesta- Toumazou was also the youngest Full Colours – Ross Webster silver duct tape. Exactly what tion that would have fascinated professor at the College when he lies beneath this duct tape is even the most experienced of was appointed at the age of 33. unknown, but nonetheless the Biology department’s my- Prof. Toumazou has set up the – Olivia Boyd one would think that asbestos cologists and floors that were DNA Electronics Company – Elana Bryan RCSU Club of the Year regulations would require so uneven and mislaid that through Imperial Innovations more than just duct tape to wardrobes seemed in danger in order to market the SNP – Rachel Gregory contain it.

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