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Est. 1964 No. 491 Nouse Tuesday 21 January 2020 £1.6 mil to make buses greener Emily Hewat DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR CITY OF YORK Council has award- ed more than £1.6 million in fund- ing to five separate bus companies, including First Bus, as a plan to make the vehicles more environ- mentally friendly for the city. In total, the money will ‘retrofit’ or re- place 99 buses in York. Amongst the five companies that have been allocated mon- ey, First York has been given the greatest amount of funding with £1,188,000 to ‘retrofit’ or improve 66 of their vehicles, which may also include the University buses, the 66, N66 and 66A. This is ahead of the launch of York’s Clean Air zone in the City of York on 31 January. After the launch, every bus operating more than five times a day on or within York’s inner ring road will be required to meet the Euro VI emission standard, or have a plan in place that will enable The Vietnamese society starts the Friday Night Food Fest by cooking up a storm in Goodricke Clarbour Room. Read about the scheme on page... 7 them to meet the standard before January 2021. The Euro VI standard sets maximum limits for certain harm- MyUoY app causes University-wide concerns ful gases and particulate matter that a vehicle is allowed to Campus sees growing worries over the app’s location-based check-in feature and the idea of monitoring attendance emit. Once fitted with Cont. 6 Nouse was denied access to a check-in on the app. check-in. We are holding usability Jonathan Wellington meeting between concerned de- Concerns were raised, however, meetings with students to under- EDITOR partment representatives and the on the consultation process with stand accessibility needs and re- MyUoY team in an attempt to hear students and departments. One quirements in more detail. As part THE PILOT VERSION of the My- more concerns. This exclusion was academic representative told us “it of the development process for the UoY app would see students regis- on the grounds that the depart- was quite amazing to stand up in an student app, we have ensured that tering at contact hours via location ment representatives had not been academic leadership meeting with it complies with the current acces- services and a Bluetooth beacon warned ahead of time that a mem- the other department reps and be sibility guidelines.” inside of the room. Concerns over ber of the Nouse team would be pre- the only person even aware of the On whether students had been this were immediately raised with sent. check-in pilot a matter of weeks be- adequately consulted, the Univer- the Computer Science Department Location-based registration is fore it was meant to be going ahead.” sity said: “Consultation with the Representative, Tom O’Neill, who voluntary within the pilot and uses When asked for the exact fig- student population is underway and told Nouse that he was “surprised both the proximity to the beacon ures of all consultation that has al- is expected to continue throughout that the University hadn’t antici- through Bluetooth and your satel- ready taken place, the University the pilot and beyond. The Univer- pated the backlash from students lite determined exact location. If the said “the project team have been sity actively seeks feedback from the and staff.” Describing location data app were to have a University-wide working with YUSU and GSA, stu- student population and this is why as “inherently personal”, he argued release, as the University intends dent reps, welfare and disability we are keen to engage with students “Funny what people that “people are rightfully con- for next academic year, it is the in- support professionals and students on this check-in pilot, before we cerned about the extent to which tention that only the proximity via with disabilities in order to under- make any decisions on a University- use as bookmarks these they are expected to put trust in the Bluetooth element of the location stand the accessibility and inclu- wide rollout using this Cont. days” University.” gathering would be used when you sivity concerns with the app and technology. The project 4 NEWS POLITICS A NOTE FROM THE... Circuit survey results in P.5 Keir vs Rebecca P.16 University defends contract as A two horse race emerges? students reveal their anger Nouse Stormont’s sitting P.17 Controversial social back P.6 A fight over language rights Editor York Torie’s fox hunting social Jonathan Wellington paper, grammar and the way we arrange our to be held again dates is incomparable and I hate to think (he/him) what our content would look like without BUSINESS you. Next is Patrick Walker. Apart from driv- love Nouse. If you know me, or if we’ve ing to Lincoln in a van to collect this edition, Vice Chancellor interview P.8 A car free York? P.18 ever spoken in any sort of depth, then you served Nouse greatly as Editor and con- Iyou’ll be familiar with me saying “sorry tinue to help behind the scenes as Managing Meeting Charlie Jeffery What are the impacts for York? I really need to stop talking about Nouse.” Director. Thank you. However, it was when preparing to write this The opportunities - Opportunities Editor’s note that I realised this is the one through Nouse don’t just include driving to space I can talk about everything I love about Lincoln in a van: I’ve been on BBC Radio COMMENT Escaping Japan in a box P.19 Nouse completely guilt-free. York, interviewed my favourite childhood au- The advice I received for writing this thor Anthony Horowitz, and sat on a boat Canadian Wexit? P.10 Ex-CEO of Nissan flees the law from Joe Silke, the Editor when I first joined in the middle of the largest plastic-bottomed Nouse, was “I don’t know, just say something lake in Europe. Nouse has given me more free Should Western Canada really self-indulgent - that’s what I did.” What I will reign with design than I will most likely ever want independence? do instead (mainly) is be Nouse-indulgent have again. 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The The people - One thing that rivals the fact we can change and adapt the design and Don’t cry, laugh... then focus on Are we alone in the universe? redesign is the people I did it with (thanks move forwards only makes it that much more Pat). Some of the best people I’ve met at attractive. The people, of course, change too the issue highlighted university have been from Nouse and seeing as they sadly have the habit of graduating these people succeed within Nouse gives me and leave us (miss you all). The nicer part is immense happiness. I won’t lie, moving from seeing our team growing in confidence, writ- MUSE Editor to Nouse Editor hasn’t been ing for more sections and appearing slightly SPORT easy. From my pile of stress and admin I’ve less uncomfortable on the computers. been left looking longingly over at the work The fact I get to lead it - Finally, the self- the MUSE team are doing at several points in indulgent bit. 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Printed by Mortons of Horncastle Ltd, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6JR, UK. For back copies, contact the JB Morrell Library. Front images: Annie Watson, Patrick Walker, Anders Helberg. Back images: Andi Pothecary x4, Swing Low 7s. NEWS Tuesday 21 January 2020 3 House of Lords to move to York? YUSU 2020 Impact bring the “government closer to the terms of transport, concluding in Ellie Longman-Rood whole country”. Following the news The York Press that it would be “in- POLITICS EDITOR that the Conservative Party cam- credible for York”. Report is published paign headquarters are to move out Maskell plans to put her senti- BORIS JOHNSON IS aiming to of London to a city in the Midlands, ments in writing to the Prime Min- application at the University. move the House of Lords per- it supports the belief that the gov- ster and will lobby for the move in Patrick Walker In the report, the Student and manently from London to York. ernment is attempting to rebrand the proceeding months. She assured SENIOR CORRESPONDENT Insight Manager argues that the The city has been seen as the first as more relatable to the public. that this would not be an act of “to- ‘York Has Class’ conference was a choice contender for the cham- If York is confirmed as the kenism”, nor would this idea distract A YUSU REPORT has been released “key success” following the intro- ber’s new location, as revealed House of Lords’ new home, it her attention from her priorities in by the Students’ Union highlighting duction of the role, although the by The Sunday Times. Due to will be the first time the city has the constituency. Instead she hopes the institution’s successes over the conference has yet to be repeated the upcoming restoration plans been a focal point of political the move will bring local problems past year. The report also details since its first introduction in 2018. costing £3.5 billion, peers are power since the English Civil into sharper focus for those in posi- some self-reflection by YUSU, who The report takes time to evaluate scheduled to move from War, where it held the Coun- tions of power. take time to note that “communi- YUSU’s communication strategy, their current home in West- cil of the North. Other characteristics of the cation” with students was the most arguing that a “tailored” approach minster until completion in Birmingham has also chambers have also been debated. pressing issue for many students on that would be more useful to stu- 2025. The prime minister been discussed as a poten- One government source revealed campus, despite repeated attempts dents in the pipeline. A new techno- hopes to be able to use this tial home for the chambers. that regional parliamentary ses- by YUSU President Samara Jones, logical platform will allow YUSU to opportunity to develop an However, logistical factors sions in Sunderland or Manchester and former YUSU President James send emails to students who specifi- entirely new site. appear to have earned York have been discussed, so the people Durcan. cally sign up to certain lists, and will The move has been a place as the frontrun- can witness democracy in action 2019 was a landmark year for be trialled in the new year. viewed as continued strat- ner due to the government first hand. There have also been ru- the Students’ Union, which saw a The report concludes with an egy by the Conservatives owned lands by the railway mours of introducing elections to record 32 per cent turnout figure evaluation of YUSU’s financial es- to secure gains made in the station that were identified the House of Lords. during its elections, and it awarded tate, which it says is “struggling”. As recent general election in as a “prime site”, and the This chatter follows a constitu- £175,000 to sports clubs, socie- the owner of multiple service ven- former traditional Labour good rail links between the tional review that has been drawn ties, and student media: more than ues across a wide geographic area, heartlands. International city and the Capital. up by Lord Salisbury this past ever before. However, the acquisi- YUSU is somewhat unique amongst trade secretary, Alok Shar- The news of the reloca- month. The potential of an elected tion of a further three venues has other Students’ Unions, and Brexit ma, revealed on the BBC’s tion has been welcomed by House of Lords would offer great- potentially resulted in some con- presents an “ever-present” threat to Andrew Marr Show that many in the city. MP for York er power to Scotland, Wales and cerns about YUSU’s long-term fi- future stability. a “shift in the location” of Central, Rachael Maskell, Northern Ireland, which could aid nancial sustainability - this was not Asked whether YUSU con- the House of Lords is “very believes it will bring em- the state of the union. mentioned explicitly in the report. tinually represents students, YUSU good” for the country, mak- ployment and investment Mentions of the climate crisis are President Samara Jones said: ing the case that it would IMAGE: DILIFF for the area, especially in Jack Galea’s thoughts on page... 11 somewhat absent from the report; “Different people engage in despite declaring a climate crisis in different ways and that’s right. late September, YUSU’s enthusiasm Students are free to choose which for sustainability has been some- of our student opportunities they what lacklustre since then. want to use and get involved with York council set to borrow £46m Roses reportedly had a record and there are some excellent stats year, with over 130 fixtures being to show good and growing engage- sons supermarket in Layerthorpe, to lead to further delays or expense competed. The tournament also ment. In term one alone we had Patrick Hook-Willers has not been fully approved by the to the project in its current guise. featured the introduction of new el- 8,026 unique student registrations SENIOR CORRESPONDENT council, with current applications The council understand the ements, such as a fireworks display, to one or more YUSU ratified sports due to be approved in March. risks of the development fully, as and a mindfulness space. The re- club, society, student media or vol- PLANS FOR A NEW development The absence of approval com- a report handed to them says, “the port’s Roses summary concludes by unteer network. involving a bridge over the River bined with uncertainty over fund- recommended option is not without noting the 427 hours of volunteer “The number of students en- Foss and a block containing over ing has raised questions over the significant risk.” work at the event, although Nouse gaged in a YUSU job or as an aca- 100 new flats have been proposed, project’s viability. These doubts only One of the overarching con- suspects the actual figure may have demic rep are constantly growing. I with York City Council possibly set add to the problems faced by the al- cerns about the borrowing would been somewhat higher owing to the would really like to see more people to step in as the primary developer. ready controversial proposals. be the council’s reduced “capacity large amount of hours worked by involved in more things but I think If the Castle Gateway devel- The Environment Agency, to undertake any new major capital York’s student media. that we shouldn’t be overly narrow opment is to go ahead with who have offices in York investment during the construction The document also took the- in the view we take on engage- public funding as its close to the proposed period.” time to defend the controversial ment and try to suggest that a primary backing, York site, have expressed sig- This could provide the council introduction of the YUSU Work- student who chooses to en- City Council will borrow nificant concerns over with significant issues, considering ing Class Officer part-time role. Fol- gage in paid employment £45.8m to construct the the plans for the Castle that York is entering into a period of lowing the election of the first Offic- with their Student Un- new bridge, the apartment Gateway development, say- significant infrastructural change. ers in 2018, the role went unfilled ion is any less impor- complex, as well as signifi- ing that “our flood map for York city centre will be car-free until a special second round in the tant than the student cant sewage rerouting. planning shows the site lies by 2023, meaning that significant YUSU elections in early who joins a volunteer- Should the council within... the medium and investment will be required to fully 2019, raising serious ing network, submits be required to fund the high probability [of flood- pedestrianise central areas, which questions about the a policy or drinks in construction, the money ing] zones.” means a lack of available capital due necessity of the posi- The Lounge or has been accounted for. The Agency have to the Castle Gateway development tion and its Courtyard.” The initial capital will b e asked for a risk assess- could put those essential upgrades borrowed and said loans will be re- ment to be carried out to gather de- unnecessarily on hold. paid to debtors through the income finitive evidence that the develop- The Castle Gateway develop- generated by sales of the new apart- ment will be neither dangerous or ment is scheduled to be finished in ments, as well as through rent paid impactful on the surrounding areas, the summer of 2023, but the recur- by new shops and food outlets cre- though a spokesman for York City ring delays to the new LNER Com- ated as part of the development. Council noted that this is a standard munity Stadium at Monks Cross As things stand the new devel- part of the procedure for develop- cast doubt on that proposed time- opment, located near to the Morri- ments of this scale, and is unlikely line. IMAGE: LUKE SNELL

Plastic cups banned Lounge night a flaming sucess Lakeside Way still shut #StandwithUighurs York Fringe cancelled After the University’s recent strive Last Saturday, The Lounge kicked The University has still failed to Posters around campus entitled The annual Great Yorkshire to be greener, four outlets on cam- off its first night-time event after its release any information regarding “China is committing Genocide” are Fringe Festival has been cancelled pus are trailing a ban on plastic renovation and it was a fiery sucess. the re-opening of Lakeside Way, the calling for York students to “raise this year following a dispute be- takeaway cups. Already, the Uni- Especially given that an accidentally road running beside Campus East awareness” and “[boycott] Chinese tween the organisers of the event versity has reduced the amount of triggered fire alarm resulted in a and towards the Sport Villiage just goods” in protest against the cur- and York City Council. Both par- single use coffee cups daily by 700, visit from North Yorkshire Fire Ser- beyond Constantine College. It is ex- rent incarceration of the Uighur ties expressed their apologies over 3,500 people have bought a vice, which reportedly resulted in a pected that the construction of the Muslims in Chinese concentration regarding the cancellation. It is reusuable cup and the University hefty fine. The event in question has two new campus east colleges will camps. A comment piece regarding hoped that the event will be run- has ordered 10,000 more YorCups received glowing praise from stu- disrupt the closure of the road even this subject can be found on page ning next year, a hope which is to meet the demand. dents, despite the fire alarm mishap. further. nine of this edition. currently left open. NEWS Tuesday 21 January 2020 4 MyUoY controversy

versity-wide data for pastoral sup- Continued from front port” but said that she “thinks that our University is not technologically team has recently met departmen- competent to cope with this use of tal student representatives and will mass data”. be working closely with them dur- The shortcomings of the Uni- ing the pilot. Additionally, students versity’s technological competency invited to take part in the pilot will were potentially highlighted when have the opportunity to attend and the University was forced to take feed back at project briefings in down the app when a group of their department before the pilot students found a security concern starts.” within it. These students raised the This consultation argument concern immediately and human seems to be at odds with the con- error was given as a direct cause of cerns that have been raised by YU- the security concern. In a statement SU’s sabbatical and part-time Of- to Nouse, the University argued ficers. For the sabbs, the problem is that “the app is currently in testing not with the controversial location- with a small number of students tracking element but instead the with restricted functionality and wider idea of the Uni- data. A small number versity tracking at- of issues, not related tendance. YUSU’s to attendance data Community and or other personal IMAGE: ANNIE WATSON Wellbeing Officer data, were identi- Steph Hayle de- fied by students scribed the idea of during this testing taking attendance process and report- York’s first panto themed run to Nouse as “a far ed to IT Services. more complicated This data did not re- issue that may have late to the check-in serious ramifications features, but was re- hits the ground running for disabled students, lated to an integration students on Tier 4 with the library system. of the York Pantomime,” and that ning events for kids in York,” which Visas, and students ex- The affected part of the app Matthew King they plan to continue the event for makes this event good for York and periencing exceptional cir- was shut down and the is- NEWS EDITOR the foreseeable future. Races such as particularly the children. cumstances.” sue has now been fixed by the these are instrumental in the cele- Many of the runners (pictured The YUSU Community and supplier. Further work is ongoing LAST SATURDAY, YORK’S first bration of York’s culture and history, above) chose to participate in elab- Wellbeing Officer also told Nouse with the supplier.” The University ever Great Panto Run, organised by which is one of the main aims of the orate and fanciful costumes while that she doesn’t believe enough con- reassured Nouse that “The app will Run York, took place. The five-mile race’s organisers, who put on other running. This, alongside the muddy sideration was given to the potential not go live until the process of test- run began at 11:30 AM at Rawcliffe York-themed races throughout the conditions on the day, made the impact of the check-in function of ing functionality and security has Country Park just outside the city, year such as a chocolate-themed runners’ job of racing all the more the app and “how it may leave these been completed.” with the less challenging family ‘fun race, a Viking run and a University difficult, yet their spirits were clear- students feeling uncomfortable in When asked about how the run’ kicking off half an hour earlier. Challenge lap race. ly not dampened, especially with the their own university, or how it may data collected will be stored, the The run was suitable for both expe- The director of the race also impressive first place winner com- force them to attend classes against University told Nouse: “During the rienced and first-time runners. communicated how pleased she pleting the five-mile race in around their own best interests e.g. attend- pilot the data collected will be used The run was not explicitly for was about the turnout on the day, 25 minutes. The race was directed ing lectures when they’re sick.” to understand patterns of attend- charity, however a team from York stating that she “was surprised so at both first-time and seasoned run- Other concerns around attend- ance, and we want to understand Theatre Royal attended the event to many people turned up and par- ners, which added to the chilled and ance monitoring regarded students the ways in which this data can be raise money for the Berwick Kaler ticipated in the panto theme really fun atmosphere of the event. on Tier 4 Visas. For said students used to effectively support students Foundation, which is one of the rea- well with the effort made in peo- For more information on other achieving a good level of attendance during their studies. In response to sons the event was created. ple’s costumes. She also emphasised runs organised by Run York, infor- is compulsory for their visa status student feedback, all data will be Speaking to the director of the how good it was to see the partici- mation can be found on their social and such monitoring has the poten- used anonymously during the pilot.” event, she told us how the run was pation from children at the event, media outlets on Facebook, Twitter tial to have serious consequences if Aside from the handling of “to celebrate the 40th anniversary saying, “there’s not that many run- and Instagram. their attendance is not to standard. such huge data, Giang Nguyen SU The University does, however, also raised the other concern “that defend their intention of monitor- since departments enjoy a great ing attendence much more thor- deal of autonomy from the Univer- oughly than it does now. A spokes- sity, they might force students to York MP joins Shadow Cabinet person for the University told attend classes or to have discipli- Nouse that “the University Strategy nary action against students’ loss shadow cabinet Member told us: not being in control of your working commits to offering all students an of attendance.” This concern is once Louis Mosca “It’s an incredible brief that I have life. outstanding and valuable experi- again shared by fellow YUSU Of- DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR been given to have a look at the “Another issue I am very pas- ence by the creation of a support- ficer, Steph Hayle, who argues that whole of the work environment. sionate about is bullying at work. I ive learning environment through although she understands that “the YORK’S Rachael Maskell, who has I was a trade union official as well have done a lot on this in the past which students can develop to University must comply with gov- been a Member of Parliament for in my past so I have witnessed over where we are seeing misuse of pow- reach their full academic and per- ernment and Office for Students York Central for the last five years, the years so much injustice in the er in the workplace, and people are sonal potential.” They added that (OfS) guidelines on attendance, I do has been announced as the newest workplace, and what I am want- being hurt as a result and we don’t “key to achieving this objective is a not believe this is a good way to do appointment of the Employment ing to bring a focus around sur- have any legislation about bully- greater focus on understanding par- so.” She states that “it has only made Rights Secretary. rounding workers is, I believe ing, whereas more progressive ticipation in teaching and learning students distrust the institution and Following her resigation as we often feel very devalued and economies do. I think we’ve got activities as evidence suggests that its motives.” Shadow Environment Secretary dehumanised by our work envi- a lot to learn from them. There’s student awareness of their patterns If you share the concerns two years ago, the York CentrealMP ronments. good employment terms of con- of attendance and engagement in- raised here, have some of your own, has now returned to take over from “If we think about ditions, we spend most of fluences future behaviours, and has then the University will be hold- Laura Pidcock, who lost her seat the Amazon workers our waking hours at work a positive impact on retention and ing departmental open forums for to the Conservative Party in the working in peak times for, you know, a good 40 outcomes.” students to raise concerns. Along General Election. Ms Maskell has and impossible targets years plus now of our Giang Nguyen, YUSU’s Aca- with encouraging academic reps to stated an emphasised effort to work people are set, levels of lives. demic Officer, has also argued that continue to lobby against the Uni- with York employers in challeng- sickness, the £77 bil- “Therefore, I want to monitoring attendance constantly versity, Nguyen has said to Nouse ing the culture of workplaces, with lion that’s wasted each make sure that people’s would be unacceptable. In a state- that she encourages “all students regards to bullying and work-relat- year due to ill health talents are recognised, ment to Nouse, Nguyen acknowl- to come to those meetings, even for ed stress as a result of poorly dealt in the workplace, most that they are able to afford edged the good intentions of the five minutes to speak up about what with matters in the workplace. In of which is stress-relat- and achieve their aspira- app saying that “the University has really matters to you.” an interview with Nouse regarding ed work environments, tions and that they are re- been saying that the check-in tool her new position, the newly elected working long hours and IMAGE: CHRIS MCANDREW ally valued and cared for.” is to provide more holistic and Uni- Tom O’Neill’s thoughts on page... 13 Got a story for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 5 YUSU Circuit Laundry survey College stereotypes reinforces student frustrations by the numbers one parent of a current third year you straight to Circuit, you should gest that these stereotypes are not Emily Hewat stating that she was concerned with report it every single time the ma- Matthew King fully accurate. The other colleges on DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR the cleanliness of the washing ma- chines malfunction or break. Only NEWS EDITOR campus had no recorded instances chines, yet other alternatives were when Circuit Laundry’s own data of drug confiscation in 2019, and A RECENT SURVEY on Circuit too expensive. A wash at Circuit begins to be affected will they start FROM THE ‘BORING’ and ‘studi- shockingly, Constantine, Goodricke, Laundry by YUSU has indicated Laundry currently costs £3.20 for a taking the problem seriously.” ous’ colleges such as Alcuin, to the James and Langwith have never that the long-standing problems be- wash and £1.70 for a dry. The results of this survey are ‘fun’ and ‘wild’ colleges such as Der- had any recorded instances of drugs tween the University of York and the Circuit Laundry has long been therefore conclusive. There is clear- went, York students have always having been confiscated at all in the laundry system still remain. causing problems for students. In ly a problem with Circuit Laundry. been infatuated with placing a ste- past five years. This is not to say, The survey received 1,327 re- May 2019, the University of York’s Steph Hayle aims to draw up a full reotype on their colleges. Nouse re- however, that drugs have not been sponses from students and it was Student Union Account reported report of the responses and take search from freedom of information used in these colleges over the years. found that 89.3% of people rated that over 1,700 students had to them to the University’s Direc- requests has shed some light on the Contrastingly, all colleges have Circuit Laundry as five out of ten rely on the 22 washing machines tor of Commercial Services to seek validity of such stereotypes. recorded varying numbers of noise or less on ‘quality of service’ with in James College. Five of the wash- urgent changes to the service. She A long-lasting measure of how complaints over the past five years. 20.8% of students rating it the low- also looks to provide a forum for ‘fun’ or ‘boring’ a college is has often Colleges such as Constantine and, est possible grade. The percentage of students to seek compensation for been determined by how loud they surprisingly, Derwent received the These figures are unsurprising students who rated any damages caused by machines are, and how often the inhabitants least amount of noise complaints when looking at the personal ac- 89% Circuit Laundry five not being appropriately cleaned by of such colleges engage with drugs. with 10 and 11 respectively record- counts that the survey received. One out of ten or less University staff. To try and examine which colleges ed. The college with the highest student reported that “[their] cloth- The University defended the were the loudest, we asked the Uni- number of noise complaints in the ing was ruined with black stains service, stating: “we have received versity to provide us with the num- academic year of 2018/19 was Hali- that they did pay for but it took a ing machines in James College were very few complaints.” They went on ber of noise complaints that were fax with 35, and coming in joint sec- few weeks”. Another stated that “my already broken at this time with to add “Circuit is also a very reason- filed for each college over the past ond is Vanbrugh and, again, Alcuin clothes always had a musty smell no James students sharing with Van- ably priced provider within the Uni- five years. We also requested in- with 29. This collective data could matter what products I used. After brugh when Halifax students were versity environment.” formation on how many instances suggest that perhaps college stereo- moving into off-campus accommo- asked to use James’ washing ma- In a comment for Nouse, a rep- drugs were confiscated over the past types are not fully accurate, with the dation which had a washing ma- chines due to an ‘electrical fault.’ resentative from Circuit Laudry re- five years in each college. most ‘boring’ college of Alcuin re- chine, it stopped” Nouse reported at the time that stu- sponded to the findings of the sur- It perhaps may not be a sur- ceiving the second highest in both The issue appears to not only be dents were compensated a total of vey as follows: prise to many York students that the amount of noise complaints and with the washing machines them- £16,760 in this period but this came “We are disappointed to learn Derwent College boasts the highest instances of drugs being confiscated selves, as one student reported “One from the University of York as op- that some students have been un- number of instances in which drugs in 2019. time I had to dry my clothes, the posed to Circuit Laundry. However, happy with the laundry service that have been confiscated, as drugs However, this analysis of the machine charged me and locked my despite 94.3% of people having ex- is provided. We have been working were confiscated eight times from data could be disputed, as high wet clothes in for an hour without perienced a problem with Circuit closely with the University to es- Derwent College in 2019, and seven numbers of noise complaints could drying them. The phone helpline Laundry, only 29.7% of people ac- tablish a good, reliable and regular times in 2018. The college with the suggest that instead of being loud, always puts people on hold for ages tually reported the problem. cleaning regime which the Uni- second highest instances of drug and perhaps therefore ‘fun’, Alcuin, and hangs up on people. Its been Consequently, Steph, the Com- versity has implemented these last confiscation in 2019 was Alcuin as reinforced by their stereotype, is over half a term and nobody has munity and Wellbeing Officer’s two months. We would very much with two recorded instances of con- less tolerant to noise than other col- come to fix problems that were re- main advice to students is to report welcome discussions with Student fiscation. Alcuin has often been re- leges. Colleges such as Derwent are ported on the first day of freshers.” every problem. & University representatives to fur- garded as the most ‘boring’ and ‘aca- therefore perhaps more tolerant to Parents have also raised con- She suggests that “There is a ther enhance & improve the user demic’ college; however, some could noise as their low number of record- cerns with the laundry system, with phone in every laundrette that takes experience”. argue that this number could sug- ed noise complaints may suggest. Five minutes from campus coffee An avalanche of ice of staff said they felt the catering at cafés on campus. In a drive to de- Callum Tennant on campus met their needs. One crease the number of plastic bottles DEPUTY EDITOR criticism highlighted in student and bought, the University has installed staff surveys was poor service and more water fountains and has en- is coming to York THE UNIVERSITY OF York has especially the slow speed of service. sured that all fountains appear on set out that their “aim is to have In order to tackle this a Service Ex- the Yorkshire Water Refill App. last year meant that York continued an option [café] for you no more cellence Training Plan is being in- The University is aiming to Bex Hume to see footfall in the city in what is than five minutes away anywhere troduced to “improve the speed and start selling filtered water in glass NEWS CORRESPONDENT typically a quiet period for tourism. on campus.” To realise that dream consistency of service.” bottles within six months. Over Visitors will be able to pick up the University is set to soon wel- The University is trying to en- the last year the university has also FOR TWO DAYS in February, York a trail map from the Visitor Infor- come two new cafés with a possible sure that its catering services are worked to ensure that food venues will be transformed into an exhi- mation Centre on Museum Street third one on the way. Phase One affordable, and environmentally which offer takeaway food also after bition of ice sculptures situated to direct them to the 40 sculptures cafe will open soon on Heslington sustainable while still offering a wooden cutlery in order to cut back around the city centre. which will be available to see across East, in the Catalyst building, while wide range of options. To try and on the amount of single-use plastic The Ice Trail, which the weekend from the Management School on Church ensure that the cafés on campus in circulation. is the biggest outdoor 10am to 5pm, and get Lane will get a new cafe this sum- are affordable, the The University of York has trail of its kind in the involved in the inter- mer. There are also proposals to find University has re- continued to widen its UK, will for 2020 be active carving that a new site for a cafe at King’s Manor duced the price range of options avail- inspired by the theme will be taking place following the closure of King’s Man- of fruit to 50p able to students. The of ‘Fantastical Fic- on Parliament Street. or Refectory. and the Van- new cafés on Hesling- tion and Fairy Tales’, The sculptures We now know that the new cafe brugh meal ton East and Church showcasing a variety for the event will be at the Management School will be deal to £3.95. Lane are key to widen- of popular culture fig- created by Glacial serving Starbucks Coffee, and Phase The prices of ba- ing choice. However this ures and characters Art. Mat Foster, the One café will be serving unbranded guettes, soups, comes on the back of from well-loved books, company’s creative di- coffee. Nouse spoke to YUSU about salads and jacket multiple changes in the films, and cartoons rector, said “it will have the new cafes who revealed that potatoes has also last year. One of the larg- carved in ice. IMAGE: VISIT YORK taken our four man team they “were not invited to tender for been frozen. est changes was the for- The event, taking place almost six months to prepare any of the new cafes.” To increase mer Edge café becoming on 1 and 2 February, has consist- for this year’s York Ice trail. It’s a The plans for new cafés form sustainability the Vedge café and offering a ently been popular for the city. In huge amount of work for us and we part of a recent drive by the Univer- University has tri- wider range of vegetarian 2019, over 17,000 people took part have been carving sculptures in our sity to respond to criticism raised alled banning single and vegan food options. on the one day that it ran, resulting freezers since late August. in student and staff surveys and use plastic lined cof- The University has in a 41 per cent increase in footfall “We cannot wait to finally get the advice given by the Survey Re- fee cups at four sites said that new furnishings in the city, with 75 per cent of those them all set up and dotted around view Group and the newly formed (see news in brief). of the outside decking will involved coming in from either York York on 1 and 2 February. Catering Strategy Group. Despite They’ve also intro- be installed by Spring mak- itself or the wider Yorkshire area. It is going to be fantastic and winning the CUBO Caterer of the duced unbleached ENGIN_AKYURT IMAGE: ing the café more attractive The moving of the event to without doubt our favourite event Year of Universities, just 26 per cent and recycled napkins during hotter months. February instead of December as of of the year.” NEWS Tuesday 21 January 2020 6 York’s environmental Controversial hunt social returns turn up for the previous fox hunting would not be advocating stealing. Patrick Walker event last year. Although the event Furthermore, our recently deceased strive is advanced SENIOR CORRESPONDENT went off “without a hitch,” accord- honorary president, Sir Roger Scru- “The launch of a fleet of 21 ing to their statement at the time, ton, was a great lover of legal fox Continued from front brand new electric Park and Ride THE YORK TORIES reportedly others in the committee have raised hunting and this event will be held vehicles during the coming months plan to host their infamous fox concerns about whether re-doing particularly with him in mind.” the equipment required to reduce will also make a major contribution hunting social, despite criticism the social is sustainable considering Nouse contacted Environment emissions, the buses must then op- towards work to improve air quality from multiple committee members the widespread criticism it receives and Ethics Officer Merry Dickinson erate on rates serving the Clean Air in the city centre and will give York and YUSU staff. each year. Campus societies, includ- about the revival of the social. She zone in York for a minimum of five one of the largest fleets of electric The bar crawl, which requires ing VegSoc and FemSoc, have pro- told us: “Fox hunting as a ‘sport’ is years. buses in the country. attendees to come dressed as either tested the event in the past. premised upon the torture of the in- Bus operator First York has al- “The new vehicles are being foxes or tweed-dressed hunters, fea- Speaking to Nouse, an anony- nocent. I cannot imagine why you ready begun an initiative to upgrade funded by Park and Ride operator tures a chase-style game, where one mous committee member said that would want to hold a social based its fleet to low emission vehicles. First York, with the help of a £2.2 team attempts to catch the other. the social painted “a false nega- upon that concept unless it was in £800,000 has been invested into million Low Emission Bus Fund The social this year is par- tive stereotypical image of Young some way indicative of your poli- eight buses for the number 11 and grant from the government.” ticularly exceptional considering Conservatives. It will not help us tics and beliefs. I’m glad they have 12 routes. This push for greener transport that the repeal of Tony Blair’s 2004 attract new members, especially removed the previous misogynistic This is not the only aim of the for York is in line with York City hunting ban was dropped from of- women who are statistically more elements of having women as ani- Clean Air zone in York. Anti-idling Council’s plan to ban cars from the ficial Conservative Party policy in against fox hunting.” After being ap- mals to be hunted, I can’t help but is also a plan that is due to be city centre. This plan has been ap- 2019. According to a statement by proached for a comment by Nouse, wonder whether that’s due to there launched with signs in place across proved by councillors, and will be the York Tories, the social does not a spokesperson for the York Tories simply not being enough women in the city urging people to switch off implemented at some point in support fox hunting, but will be held said: the Tory society to continue that as- their engines while parked. 2023. with Roger Scruton, the society’s “The fox hunting social will pect.” Clean Air Zones are recently deceased honorary presi- take place at some point later this YUSU Activities Officer Ollie being implemented across dent, and a firm fox-hunting fan, “in term. The event does not mean that Martin also commented on the so- the country in many ma- mind.” the society takes a cial, telling us: “YUSU can’t support jor cities. Drivers of the The social, which used to re- stance on the ac- or denounce the social as it most polluting vehicles quire women dress as foxes, and tivity, it is simply is yet to be announced, can be charged up to men dressed as ‘hunters’, was a vehicle for pro- and can’t take action. £100 a day to enter areas changed last year. There is currently viding a theme We always encourage where councils believe one female member. York Tory so- for a chase bar our student groups the air to be toxic. cials of a similar nature have repeat- crawl, allowing our to consider the code When asked for edly made national headlines. members to decide of conduct be- comment, Councillor IMAGE: KK70088 The return of the social would their own opinion on fore planning Paula Widdowson, Exec- represent a huge statement of con- fox hunting. Similarly, an event, no utive Member for Climate fidence for the York Tories, who if we held a cops and matter how

Change, said: Report on the York car ban page... 18 reportedly had less than 20 people robbers bar crawl we IMAGE: JANS CANON distasteful.” Interactive air raid map from Blavatnik Award won University sheds light on Blitz by key York lecturer the molecules she was interested in Emma Topic Emily Hewat War. It will debunk the myth that students and historians alike to were incredibly low in concentra- NEWS EDITOR DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR London and the south east were the consider the significance of the RAF tion and often very degraded, en- only areas to be heavily bombed and victory during the Battle of Britain. compassing many other substances AN ONLINE MAP has been cre- will highlight the true devastation When asked by the University DR KIRSTY PENKMAN at the both organic and inorganic. ated at the University of York which caused by the Luftwaffe across the of York, Dr Blomvall said: University of York has recently won Penkman’s initial reaction to highlights the location of every nation. “This map offers an astonish- the Blavatnik Award for Young Sci- the prestigious award was one of as- bombing site of the Blitz during For example, the map shows ing insight into the extent and scale entists for her ground-breaking tonishment. However, she felt that World War Two. that the first area to be bombed was of total war. Bombing Britain allows work on fossil dating. “it is rather awkward to get an indi- The map, titled as Bombing actually the Firth of Forth in Scot- us to visualise how bomb strikes af- She has been named Chemistry vidual award when the very nature Britain: an air raid map, contains land and that one of the heaviest fected the entire country – not Laureate of the year, receiving an of my work means that without my over 30,000 lo- cations bombed cities was Hull, where more just London and award of £75,000 for the improve- amazing collaborators, this fascinat- that each holds than 400 people were killed in two the south east – ments her work has made to the ac- ing science wouldn’t be possible, so a pin display- raids. as bombs were curacy of dating fossils from the last as far as I am concerned it is shared ing a factfile for Analysing the data from this dropped from three million years which has led to with all of them.” the location in- map the Orkney Is- new insights into human evolution The Pro-Vice Chancellor for cluding specific lands to Cov- and climate change. Research at York has praised Dr dates and casu- entry, from The award by the Blavatnik Penkman’s work, saying that “Dr alty numbers. Liverpool Family Foundation recognises the Kirsty Penkman is an excellent The in- to the Scilly Isles and from Dover innovative work of young academics scientist whose ground-breaking teractive heat to Swansea. under the age of 42. work has brought new insight into aspect of the “This unique research project The Foundation aims to elevate our understanding of how ancient map will al- IMAGE: US AIR FORCE shows how war was ‘no longer con- scientists to the international stage events impacts on the world today.” low research- fined to the battlefield’. The nor- and to prepare them to become Currently, she has started to ers to see the malisation of aerial warfare turned world class leaders in their scientific look at fossil corals in order to date concentration of bombing in mainland Britain into a violent fields, propelling the wheel of inno- them, which has led to the discov- certain areas. battlefield, and the term vation and societal progress. ery that their skeletal proteins seem The infor- mation was could provide ‘home front’ was no longer Dr Penkman’s research focuses to change with changes in the envi- researched by Dr Laura Blomvall answers for why the figurative.” on analysing fossil biomolecules, ronment, opening up a whole new from the Department of English Luftwaffe failed to take Since the launch of the including “their pathways to deg- avenue of research when looking at and Related Literature and 6,500 Britain. It is believed that the map in October 2019, it has been radation, methods for their detec- coral’s response to changing CO2 pages of reports from wartime in- Luftwaffe should have attacked im- experiencing technical difficulties tion, and how these molecules can levels. telligence officers for the Ministry mediately after Churchill’s famous due to such high demand. inform us of an organism’s life and Dr Kirsty Penkman’s remark- of Home Security were used. Battle of Britain speech on 18 June When asked for comment, Dr death history.” able work shows that young scien- The map is also part of the War rather than waiting until three George Hay, military historian at In an interview with Nouse, tists have the ability to create soci- State and Society online resource weeks later on 10 July. Attacking The National Archives, said: This Dr Penkman said that her research etal change. In her advice to young published by Routledge, Taylor and cities rather than focusing on air- interactive map makes use of the in- started nearly 20 years ago when she scientists, Penkman believes that Francis. It is likely that this map will fields was also a crucial mistake by telligence reports [...] and visually first started her PhD. When looking “collaboration rather than compe- be able to change popular miscon- the Luftwaffe. demonstrates the impact and reach back at the process, what Penkman tition that drives science forward ceptions about the Second World This interactive tool will help of those attacks.” found most challenging was that faster, and it is far more enjoyable!” Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 7 YUSU’s Friday Food Fest success Iron age skull could everyone who attended the event address this, there is a huge social Jonathan Wellington had a good evening, and learned emphasis on this project too. The EDITOR some new skills at the same time!” evenings are also designed to be cul- help treat dementia The scheme is set up and run turally educational, in a bid to make helped preserve it. LAST FRIDAY SAW the debut of by YUSU’s Community and Wellbe- the University a more culturally in- Emily Hewat It is believed to be one of the Friday Night Food Festival, YUSU’s ing officer Steph Hayle. The event is clusive space. DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR oldest skulls to be found in the UK, latest project on campus, with Viet- designed to be multi-purposed; the Finally, as the evenings are dating from 673-482 BC and conse- namese society kicking things off by fact that over a third of global food hosted in Goodricke, they’re aiming A 2,600 YEAR OLD skull that was quently has attracted the attention showcasing two easy recipes for eve- is wasted each year, is listed within to bring a bit of atmosphere to the found in Heslington by archaeolo- of researchers as to how the brain ryone to enjoy free of charge. the justification of the programme infamously quiet Campus East. gists is now believed to have prop- has remained in such good condi- The event will be held every alongside students being among the One student who attended the erties that could help treat tion. Friday of this term in the Goodricke worst for creating food waste and event told Nouse: “The night cer- neurodegenerative dis- Scientists spent a Clarbour room with different socie- non-recyclable waste (from ready tainly delivered on all fronts with eases such as Alzhei- year studying the ties taking the lead each week. meals etc.) The project, not only amazing food produced, mers and demen- Heslington brain The vice-president of the Viet- therefore, aims to get but a really lovely vibe created too.” tia. and found that, namese society, Sam Hutchings, students to teach each In her statement to Nouse, The skull, even after 2,600 told Nouse that “the Vietnamese other how to cook af- Steph Hayle SU declared “I set this which is known years old, the society was happy to host the first fordably and in a way project up with the hopes of tackling to researchers brain still had ever foodfest and would like to which produces less a number of key problems faced by as the ‘Hes- many of the thank everyone who waste. the student community. one third of lington brain’ features of came along and Seperate to this are food is wasted - it’s the biggest pol- was found in normal living made it as enjoy- the statistics that a third luter, and a third of students experi- 2008 by the brain tissue. able as it was! of students report having ence food hardship. Why not tackle York Archaeo- Particular atten- We’d also like been food insecure dur- both at once?” logical Trust at tion was paid to to thank ing their studies. The “I wanted to not just showcase the Heslington the proteins within those who project aims to not only the amazing cultural diversity we Iron Age excavation the brain as the Hes- IMAGE: MIREK SCHUBERT helped or- address this food poverty, have here in York, but allow other site. The man’s skull was lington brain’s proteins ganise the providing free nutritious students who wouldn’t otherwise found in a waterlogged man- were more tightly folded than event and food every Friday, but by engage with these groups, or per- made ditch which may be why brain usual and were still capable of pro- made it run teaching students how they haps are socially isolated, to re- tissue still remained in unusually ducing antibodies. smoothly, can cook nutritiously them- ally explore a different culture and good condition. Researchers noticed that the namely selves. community through food. It’s also a It is clear the owner of the skull Heslington brain proteins took a Steph Hay- With social isolation great chance to teach people how to died after a blow to the head and full year to unfold. This is a signifi- le and the being one of the key con- cook and live more sustainably - but decapitation with the jaw and two cant discovery for researchers look- Goodricke tributors to poor mental cutting down food waste, single use vertebrates still being attached. The ing to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Nucleus health, and cooking to- plastic, and providing leftovers for process of being hit on the and dementia as these diseases in- staff. We gether being people to eat over the weekend.” head produced an acidic flu- volve a process of harmful protein hope that IMAGE: ANNIE WATSON seen as a way to id which leaked into the brain and folding. Rise in EU Uni staff The ‘crucial’ cost of head hunting munity.” While the University did Callum Tennant welcome certain decisions which selecting recruitment firms report- Another payment of over £70,000 DEPUTY EDITOR had been made regarding the gov- Patrick Walker edly included attempts to increase to specialist construction recruit- ernments Brexit position, it warned SENIOR CORRESPONDENT the diversity of candidates too. Ex- ers Minerva Appointments reflects THE UNIVERSITY’S ANNUAL fi- that it would continue to promote ternal recruitment firms, which York’s continued investment in its nancial report paints a mixed mes- the benefits of mobility programmes NOUSE RESEARCH INTO free- were used for the vast majority of physical infrastructure, something sage about the impact of Brexit on such as Erasmus. dom of information requests has candidates, were briefed to square that was listed as a priority in its re- the University of York. The House of Commons re- revealed the high cost of recruiting lists of “highly-qualified” applicants port for the 2019 financial year. The number of EU students cently voted against a clause which, the University’s staff. with a commitment to finding can- When approached for com- studying at the University fell last if passed, would have forced the During the latest financial year didates with a range of backgrounds. ment regarding the cost of recruit- year, but despite this the number of government to seek continued full available, 2017/18, our investigation Recruiters were instructed to en- ing the Vice-Chancellor, YUSU staff from the EU increased by one access to Erasmus and other EU found that the University had spent sure “applications are encouraged President Samara Jones argued that per cent. In total, almost one in five youth programmes. In the financial over £410,000 on third-party re- from as wide and diverse a range the cost was “justified through the staff members are international at report of the last year the University cruitment agencies over the course of potential candidates as possible.” extensive process that ensured an the University of York, with ten per highlighted that it had dramatically of the academic year. This sum for Agencies were also marked on a extremely high quality of candidates cent of staff coming from the increased the level of liquid assets 2017/18 is a decrease from the year variety of criteria for their recruit- in what is essentially a hugely com- EU. it was holding to £144 mil- before, 2016/17, where the Univer- ment, including their understand- petitive global market.” Despite the fact lion. sity spent over £710,000 for the ing of the higher education sector, “The scrutiny within the process that the number In a move which same purpose. The figures include any additional services, and how meant that any successful candidate of EU staff at the reassured universi- costings for temporary, permanent, diversity and equality were “embed- would need to have some clarity of a University has in- ties around the UK, and executive headhunting agen- ded throughout the entire search plan for where they would start and creased, the Uni- the government cies across York’s large spectrum of campaign.” where they would like to lead the versity acknowl- has guaranteed to needs. Additionally, members of the University.” edged that “Brexit continue to offer Unsurprisingly, the highest cost selection panel to choose the Vice- Additionally, a spokesperson continues to be of EU students tuition of recruitment derived from the Chancellor undertook a training from the University told Nouse: significant concern loans and has agreed search required to find the Univer- course to mitigate “unconscious “The Vice-Chancellor is the for our staff.” to freeze the price of sity’s new Vice-Chancellor, Profes- bias” as well as committing to University’s most senior academic The report also tuition fees at current sor Charlie Jeffery, formerly of the “equality and diversity.” Each panel and also its most senior adminis- reiterated that advice and IMAGE: VERDY P levels. University of Edinburgh. member was then reportedly taken trative officer. Ultimately, the Vice- access to legal advice had been YUSU told Nouse that they The figure of £58,187.15 rep- through a workshop by York’s assis- Chancellor is responsible for the given. In order to help staff strug- had been continuously “consider- resents the highly complex process tant head of Human Relations, Alex success of the institution. gling with visa costs, the University ing how we mitigate any possible typically needed by large universi- Brierly. “It was crucial that we under- has also begun offering zero interest adverse effects [of Brexit].” They ties such as York to recruit manag- The biggest payout awarded to took the widest possible search to loans for staff joining the university added that they are “looking to and ers capable of managing their large a recruitment firm by the University appoint the best person for the role from overseas. working with experts to constantly estates. The University boasted an was to Horizon Group Ltd, a British in what is a globally competitive Reacting to the government review the situation.” Adding some income of nearly £400 million last recruitment firm, which in 2017/18 higher education market.” decision that EU university staff comical light to the end of their year, and requires a diverse and earnt over £121,000 for its work The Univeristy went on to de- already living and working in the statement YUSU reassured stu- extensive skill set to fulfil the Vice- finding York management staff. fend the process and money spent UK would have the right to remain, dents that “even through this uncer- Chancellor’s various roles as the 19 per cent of York’s staff popula- by saying: the report claimed that this was a tainty we will be doing our utmost lead academic, managing executive, tion comes from overseas, and York “The University undertook a “heartening endorsement of the to ensure Courtyard will stay up and and external advocate for the Uni- boasts rising numbers of European detailed and competitive tendering intellectual vibrancy our EU col- running to supply nachos to all stu- versity’s interests. staff, despite concerns Brexit would process to appoint the most appro- leagues bring to the academic com- dents in need.” Encouragingly, the process of dampen recruitment in the sector. priate and experienced firm.” NEWS Tuesday 21 January 2020 8 Nouse talks to new Vice Chancellor, Charlie Jeffery: His vision, goals and priorities for the University “If we don’t have students shaping our strategy then, as managers we’re probably in the wrong place” AS STUDENTS WE might not re- however, concede that “many stu- “ideally decommission” some of the part of the dispute he has control his predecessors. In particular, we alise all the tasks a Vice-Chancellor dents do have financial challenges.” “less good student residences we over, pay casualisation, we ask him point out that it does appear as if he deals with. Or, in the words of the Going into more detail about have.” The VC criticises the model if he will commit to improving is much more willing to engage with VC: “they might see this person his plans to help students who do that some universities have de- things for staff who feel they are not the student body. “I can’t comment speaking to them at an open day, or struggle with rent, the VC tells us ployed of “grow grow grow...”. being valued. Perhaps by ending on that because I wasn’t here!” in Freshers’ Week, then possibly not about the then upcoming plan to Instead, he says he is leading a one year contracts? He replies that He adds “I’m bringing my ap- see this person ever again.” reduce 350 room prices to £99 a strategy process to figure out what he’s “hearing that’s the biggest issue, proach to the job. That Chief Aca- That is not the approach that week, which Nouse recently report- the University’s strategy on growth not just here but across UK picket demic role means offering lead- Charlie Jeffery wants to take. He ed on. The VC is also keen to point should be. The VC admitted that he lines too. I’ve raised this with our lo- ership to the staff who enable voiced his desire to “be a bit dif- out that the University does offer thought “it may be possible that we cal UCU, saying I’m happy to have academics to do what they do, but ferent” wanted to engage bursaries which cost the Uni- grow,” but he went on to insist that a conversation about casual staff- it’s also about engaging with stu- directly with the wider versity “around £4.8 “we need to do it with a clear aca- ing, pay gaps, and workload issues dents. It’s just how I understand the student popula- million a year.” demic plan, and a sense that there is which are all bundled up into the role. If that is noticed and appreci- tion at York. He Just 13 per student demand in some of our key UCEA locally focused action. ated, then I’m pleased and I’ll carry tells us that he cent of the areas.” on doing it.” hopes this new rooms The new accommodation “also Engagement is also his an- will make are set to be offers a possibility to meet demand I’m happy to have swer when we ask what feature of the posi- economy. for second year returners, which his time at Edinburgh University tion of VC “There’s we’re currently finding hard.” The a conversation he’d like to bring to York. “I want less “mys- also de- VC tells us that “there are other av- to make that [engagement with terious to mand for enues for growth, through external about casual students] as effective as possible. students.” high end organisations off campus.” Given that students communicate accom- We ask whether he can clarify in ways that older people don’t nec- When modation” if all of the new colleges would be staffing essarily communicate, that can be a setting out the VC formed from existing students. It is challenge sometimes.” just what it reiterates. a question to which a clear answer “When we have 28 different” One of the new Vice-Chancel- is he does, he He adds that is not given. The furthest the VC academic units, we have all sorts of lor’s first acts as VC was to announce tells us he has there’s “a 2:1 will go is in telling us that it “isn’t practices and I think understanding that the University had divested three main roles: demand ratio for going to be all new students.” This the situation across all that diversity from it’s holdings in fossil fuel com- 1. Chief Academic IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF YORK recently provided doesn’t close the door to “additional is a good step towards ensuring we panies. We asked him what else the “I lead the research rooms.” The VC then student” numbers; it also fails to have high quality employment con- University can do to help become at the University [and] en- tells us it’s important to have ensure that any existing “less good tracts for our staff.” He adds: “a for- more sustainable. His answer... “All sure we perform at the highest level “as good a breadth as possible, so student residences” will actually be mer colleague at the University of sorts!” Good answer we quip. in that academic area.” that price points and financial capa- decommissioned. Asked whether he Edinburgh had a mantra: “happy The VC then sets out in more 2. Chief Executive bility are not necessarily producing has any plans to give students more staff, happy students. I think there’s detail what’s being done. “One of The University is “a big or- closed communities.” of a say in the rent setting process something to that.” the first things I did was to effec- ganisation with a big budget, I’m Talking more about the idea of the VC gives a vague answer. He We then pointed out how the tively reboot the working group we responsible for making sure that closed communities, we ask the VC does say that he “wants to look for Vice-Chancellor of Es- had on sustainability issues, money is deployed effectively.” whether he knew that Heslington student engagement, and perhaps sex penned a letter and to give it a different 3. Chief Advocate for the East, particularly Langwith and more systematically than may have supporting the remit, and a sense University Constantine, have a reputation of been the case in the past.” He also strikes, saying of expectation on This is “an external role.” “I try being where rich students live. “No, says that he hopes “to have conveyed that the trus- timescale. The to affect policy internationally, and I didn’t know that” he reveals. that to current Officers in YUSU tees of the goal has to be promote the University’s interests and the GSA.” pension about three abroad” as well as in York. The VC reveals he wants to fund were things… One He tells us that “hopefully in my New VC to ideally make funding available to create “overly is think- conversations with students, they a student hub building, “to incor- cautious” ing about will understand the [role of VC] decommission porate University student-facing in allo- University better and how that affects them.” services, as well as the services that cating operations, Touching upon the colleges, Char- some student YUSU provides, and of course to money. and carbon lie Jeffery tells us how he “hopes provide additional facilities for so- We asked emissions as- to make more of that,” because “it’s cieties”. Charlie Jef- sociated with quite special to York. There aren’t residences He adds that this can only hap- fery if he was it, and we have many places which have a college pen “if we can make the money willing to say to work within system. I’m finding out how impor- Despite not previously knowing” work.” The Vice-Chancellor seems that the striking the constraints of tant it is as a way of linking students about the existing reputation, the very enthusiastic about this idea. lecturers deserve IMAGE: JOHN ROBINSON our 1960s buildings, to university.” VC adds that “we need to work hard Speaking a little louder than before, more compensation? which aren’t particularly We move on to one of the most to make sure that it doesn’t hap- he declares “I think we need it! I’ve “My position is that we carbon efficient. important issues that students talk pen”, and that he’s seen “that some got colleagues discussing the op- have had a second bout of indus- Secondly, we have brilliant about: rent. The VC tells us that universities have seen that kind of tions ... and that conversation will trial action in two years, and this research across academic depart- he’s been saying to “colleagues that social demarcation.” certainly involve the broader stu- obviously isn’t good. We need to ments here on climate change. I we need to make sure that we have The Vice-Chancellor then dent body. We don’t want to con- find a method tackling this issue in think we can do more to bring that as good a range of price options as makes a shocking statement about struct a building which ends up an enduring way. That’s got some together to make a bigger impact, possible.” He defends the higher the new accommodation on Hes- configured in a way students don’t difficulties. This is partly because both here and in the outside world. priced options that the University lington East. He reveals that he want to use.” the national regulation system for That’s where we will have our big- of York offers, stating that “they are doesn’t think we’re looking at “ad- We interviewed the Vice-Chan- pension schemes, and the pensions gest effect on the climate crisis and in heavy demand, so there isn’t a ditional students.” Instead he re- cellor in late November just as the regulator who interprets govern- its impact on global warming, if we problem with demand for veals that the university would last rounds of strikes were under- ment policy to set guidelines for can get our technologies, and our those.” He does, way. Talking to him about the the schemes to follow, they set cer- insights adopted widely. And per- tain assumptions about how you do haps most importantly, it’s students. valuations. There is lots of dispute This was the VC’s first inter- around those assumptions. view with Nouse. A new VC with a “I was a supporter right at the new record, new goals, and priori- start of the joint expert panel pro- ties. Our job is to see how successful cess, which was the idea that the our new Vice-Chancellor will be. organisation for the pensions dis- pute, and UCU, should jointly work on some of those assumptions, and Callum Tennant how the scheme might be governed DEPUTY EDITOR best in the future.” Patrick Walker The VC skillfully sidesteps SENIOR CORRESPONDENT IMAGE: ARIAN KRIESCH when we ask what he thinks of Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 9 COMMENT

IMAGE: BROKENSPHERE It’s time to give our attention to injustice in China China have concentration camps for the Uighurs and the UK is fixated on the royal family instead This is not re-education; this is eth- what’s happening in China? I know ple as terrorists as a way to justify surely we need to be taught about Matthew King nic cleansing. I certainly couldn’t until I did the these camps. With Western politi- this very current, similar problem in The Chinese government have research for this article. cal leaders such as Donald Trump, the hopes that we can help stop it, or (he/him) consistently stated that these camps This is wrong. Our media is not Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson all perhaps prevent it from happening are voluntary and are offering peo- reporting on the issues that actu- doing a similar thing, is it not time elsewhere. ple training, education and the pos- ally matter. Instead of spreading that we recognise our own inherent Already, Western leaders like sibility of jobs. However, there is the much-needed knowledge about problems and Islamophobia before Donald Trump, have proposed anti- few weeks back I brought clear and consistent evidence that atrocities such as this, our headlines our society follows in China’s foot- Islamic laws and legislation, such up the topic of the Xinjiang proves this is a guise to cover up and newsfeeds are cluttered with ce- steps? as Muslim registration systems and A concentration camps with their true task. This being the in- lebrity gossip, and the ever-growing This has led me to question Burqa bans, all of which is indoc- my family and found that none doctrination of thousands of Mus- disaster that is Brexit. why people are not receiving the trinating us to see Muslims as the of them knew what I was talking lim individuals to support the com- information on what is happening threat, just as Hitler did with the about. They had no idea that over munist regime and denounce their in China; why are we not being in- Jewish people 80 years ago in World one million Muslims are currently own religion, through both psycho- formed about possibly one of the War Two. being incarcerated against their will logical and physical torture. Torture is being worst humanitarian issues of the We must ensure that the past in ‘re-education’ camps – which is Is it just me or is this sound- century? Why is it that the media does not repeat itself, and the only the last time I will call them that ing a bit familiar? It may have been reported less than doesn’t want us to see that injustice way we can do that is by awareness in this article. It was out of such ig- 80 years ago, but these camps are to a specific religion is going too far? and information. The media must norance that I realised this article almost identical to Hitler’s anti-Se- the pointless Perhaps the answers to these ques- begin to report on the issues that needed to be written. mitic concentration camps, wherein tions can never be given, but it is are shaping the 21st century and de- Currently over one million Ui- they were also covered up with the royal drama clear that we need to start asking stroying the lives of millions of in- ghur (as well as other ethnic minor- façade of patriotism and re-educa- more of them if we are to under- nocents globally if we are to ensure ity) Muslims are being held in an tion. stand why these gaps in our media that what is happening in China estimated 500 concentration camps I simply echo the words writ- How can we truly say that” we are forming. does not begin to spread. in the Xinjiang region of China. ten above the gates of Auschwitz: live in an educated and enlightened To begin to strive for change After you have read this arti- These camps are being branded ‘Arbeit mach frei’, or, ‘work makes society when the immoral torture against this issue we must begin to cle, wherever you are, just stop for a as ‘reformation’ and ‘re-education’ you free’. and indoctrination of innocent talk about it and spread the infor- few minutes, go online, learn more camps, which are supposedly help- However, one of the largest dif- people is less reported on than un- mation that we need to possess. If about this issue and spread the in- ing the Chinese government end ferences between Nazi Germany’s important socialites and celebrities we don’t begin to change and widen formation about what is happening. the war on terror. However, this is camps and China’s modern-day such as Prince Harry and Megan what is reported in the news, then If the media will not educate us, not the reality. These camps are es- ones is our level of education on the Markle? we begin to live in ignorance of the then we must educate ourselves if sentially indoctrination and torture two subjects. We will all remember As ‘perfect’ and ‘moral’ West- real problems that we are collec- we have any hope of stopping trag- facilities. Within them, innocent learning about the Holocaust in ern citizens, at least those who have tively facing as a human race, and edies such as this from continuing. people are being chained, forced to school, we all remember the images heard about this issue, we are view- the issues that are actually affect- We can, and must, stop his- eat pork, speak Mandarin and made of the bodies lying in piles and the ing what is happening in China with ing not only people’s lives, but their tory from repeating itself. A good to denounce their religion. Some faces of the innocent men, women, complete horror. Yet we still cannot right to exist. The line I was always place to start doing this is by watch- former detainees have also reported and children behind the barbed recognise the similar Islamophobia told in school when learning about ing BBC show Panorama: How to that they were subjected to both fences. Yet, can any of us actually which is plaguing our own soil. Chi- the Holocaust was ‘we teach you this Brainwash a Million People (avail- rape and medical experimentation. categorically say we understand na is scapegoating the Muslim peo- so that it may never be repeated’, so able on BBC iPlayer). COMMENT Tuesday 21 January 2020 10

EDITOR’S OPINION “Including pronouns” writing for Nouse. Izzy Hall Also unique to Comment are headshots – usually staged photos (she/her) in front of the Nouse office door, but nonetheless, they add a per- sonal touch to the pieces included in the paper. However, this does ith the new year comes throw up some issues with readers a paper redesign; some of the paper assuming pronouns W much-needed paper- based on visual appearance. wide adjustments under our new Those in and outside of the LG- Editor Jonny. Over the past week, BTQ+ community often struggle the current comment team over with the concept that there is no the past week have floated ideas certain way to be trans and non- concerning what this section of binary; this includes how a person the paper should deliver and how may express their gender. it should look, and despite the fact Cultivating a society where that we all live and breathe Nouse, there is no visual expectation, or we are not too proud to refuse im- what is often called the pressure provement. to “pass” as your gender identity, Comment is unique for a is of utmost importance. For non- few reasons other than its recent binary people too, this is often a reputation for tackling huge so- prong of discrimination they feel IMAGE: HUGH LEE cial issues (see previous page nine intensely as society will continue pieces). Of all the sections in the to misgender them however they paper, Comment usually receives express/present themselves to the the most comments (no pun in- world. Having pronouns along- Be careful what you wish for tended). As the opinion pieces we side the Comment headshots will print also go live on the website, allow students to be presented ex- Take it from the UK, Alberta, the grass isn’t always greener Facebook and Twitter, they often actly how they wish. spark discussion threads about If you’re a cisgender reader, I that has been growing in the region. 1995, a referendum was held to vote controversial topics. This is what would ask that you take a moment Eleanor With an Ipsos poll stating that on the issue of Quebec gaining in- we want – the desired outcome before responding to this Editor’s Longman-Rood 83 per cent of Albertans wanted dependence. - and why we spend prod-week note. If you believe that this is Trudeau and his liberal government While the result left the nation locked up in the office is to start “PC gone mad” or “unnecessary”, (she/her) out in the last electoral cycle, there in tact, it was exceptionally close at conversations on campus. Be- I would ask you to imagine how is a sentiment spreading among 50.58 per cent to 49.42 per cent. cause of the interactive nature it must feel to be mis-gendered, the people that Ottawa and its cen- Back home, it makes the percentag- of what this section of the paper or perceived in a different way to hile studying abroad in tral government looks down on the es of 48 to 52 seem a million miles produces, we collectively agreed what your identity is. There are British Columbia, my ac- province while failing to act in its apart. that the introduction of pronouns many situations in daily life where Wcent often gave me away. best interests. This tension between There is one major difference, under writers’ names would be a trans and non-binary people are Once the cat was out of the bag, Alberta and the country’s capital albeit a very obvious one, between step in the right direction for a powerless to societal opinion and professors would often smirk and runs deeper however. Brexit and Wexit. Britain is leav- few reasons. beliefs about what their gender ask what I thought of Brexit. Always ing a huge bureaucratic and almost Firstly, we have seen a gen- means and should look like. cautious to hide my frustration that self-governing international body, eral move towards the inclusion of I would like to think that our I had travelled 4,000 miles away to not losing part of its country to in- pronouns across campus mainly generation is collectively mov- talk about anything else, my com- Politics is a cruel dependence. from staff who have added them ing past the binary structures of ments always ended with a quip While, for my own fragile san- to email sign offs – ensuring that how we perceive gender, and our that it would all be over by the time mistress with a ity, I now hold onto the opinion misgendering microaggressions communities and workplaces I returned home. that Britain may well emerge on the can be avoided altogether and in- should reflect that. If you do not I felt like Simon Pegg in Shaun very wicked sense other side of Brexit for the better, crease the much-needed visibility want your pronouns included on of the Dead, heading to The Win- British politics won’t be completely for non-binary and trans mem- a piece, of course this is fine too. chester to wait for it all to blow over. unscathed. For nearly four years, bers of staff. Similarly, because The new layout of Comment will In hindsight, I could not have been of humour the issue has polarised the country of the responses comment pieces work towards decreasing mis- more wrong. and redefined the political map. If incite, we think it’s time to allow gendering in responses and start It is hard then to argue that It is not only a clash of cultures” Wexit Canada continues down this people a chance to state their pro- more progressive conversations politics isn’t a cruel mistress with a between the east and west of the path, the same will be true for the nouns under their name when among writers and readers. very wicked sense of humour when, nation, but a growing opinion that Western provinces. on my return, the UK’s membership those in power neglect to adequate- Canada is a beautifully unique of the European Union was still ly represent the needs and concerns and wildly diverse country. It is a very much intact. To add to the iro- the Western provinces. Aside from nation where it makes sense for ny, a few months later in light of the the riding of Edmonton Strathcona rustic rodeos and cattle farming to results of the 2019 federal election, where the New Democratic Party perfectly coexist alongside fancy the western province of Alberta was ousted the Conservatives, the en- French cuisine and architecture, pushing for its own independence tire province emerged blue on elec- as it seamlessly encompasses iden- from Canada. tion night. This only spurred on the tities that include both. Former While the destination still re- cause of Wexit Canada to gain sup- Liberal cabinet member, Ralph mains unknown, the road to Brexit port across other western provinces, Goodale, has recently said in an has not been without its bumps. Be- like Saskatchewan, leading to being interview that Wexit has taken Ca- fore abruptly embarking down the granted the chance to run in future nadian politics down a “counterpro- same route, what has been deemed federal elections. ductive rabbit hole.” the ‘Wexit’ movement must stop All this is sounding eerily simi- I cannot help but agree. Inde- and look at the warnings left by lar to the Eurosceptic debates that pendence can and will not ever oc- Britain’s journey. began to gain traction leading up to cur overnight, yet if questions sur- Home to vast amounts of cat- the 2016 referendum in the UK. Yet, rounding it keep being ignored by tle, conservatives and somewhat the reality that such independence the government in Ottawa, politics standing out and apart from the would ever occur is highly unlikely. in Canada will only become more rest of the nation’s more liberal val- This actuality causes my worries to divisive. It is a slippery slope that ues, Alberta has always been seen subside. However, this is precisely leads to nothing but a quagmire, as the ‘Texas’ of Canada. The nick- how my reasoning unfolded about one which we are only beginning to name may give off an unfavourable Brexit and now look where we are. drag ourselves out of now. Western impression, especially to liberally After all, Alberta is not the first Canada must be vigilant not to acci- minded people, but it highlights a province to float the idea of inde- dentally sentence themselves to the Cartoon by Ayesha Gleed certain sense of ‘western alienation’ pendence from Ottowan rule. In same fate. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 11 We should record lectures, we have the technology Is it too much to ask that people like me don’t have our lives made even harder by our lecturers? its role in giving hard-of-hearing ed at all: presumably Saudi Arabia James Hare last year were a prom- cious academic gossip. students equal access to the edu- are just desperate to get their hands ising start to improvement of the Of course, we want our lectur- Patrick Walker cation for which they have been so on his short summaries of the Co- system. For the first time, academ- ers safe, happy, and taking advan- (he/him) cheerfully ripped off. penhagen school. ics began, begrudgingly, to switch tage of their freedom to speak, but, In this context, the argument Last year, the University said, on the system, and acknowledging as academics, it can be considered that lecture capture systems lower in a policy document, that lecture the realities of a universe where mi- rather outside their remit to ensure attendance rates doesn’t hold wa- capture should be a “University- crophones exist. That process is still student support plans are followed t struck me, as I was getting out ter. The systems allow students with wide” system. This self-evidently , not yet complete, however, and the to the latter, and it’s no surprise my laptop for the first lecture disabilities, or working with other does not remain the case. The same practice of ignoring lecture capture that they are not doing it very well. Iof my last module here at York, engagements (like a job, or, God for- policy document sets out an exemp- requirements remains relatively Too many are left to make their that I’ve never had a semester with bid, a student paper editorship) to tion system where lecturers have common, especially within humani- own interpretation of the Univer- every lecture recorded. After three maintain the same level of academic to justify any exemptions to the ties. sity regulations on disabilities. In years at the University, you’d think progress as their peers. If the same department head, and the chair of my second year, this included one that increasing awareness of dis- systems allow students to watch lec- the board of studies. Perhaps it is a instance where a particularly can- abilities, and the long battles be- tures in bed over orange juice and surprise to these people that their Microphones do tankerous Politics speaker covered tween academic reps and lecturers, some aspirin, that should only be lecturers are not following this rule. the microphone with a duffel coat would have led to a more systemic seen as a bonus. Of course, the problem is com- for the entirety of the lecture. His change in each department, but in The current prob- pounded with dyslexic students exist in our world. recorded delivery would have all actual fact, uptake for the system is lem of implemen- and people with other educational the audiological clarity of a small still not completed. tation is that needs. Here. academics had the Lecturers should tuning fork in a wind tunnel. That in mind, here I am, once the decision potential to be surprisingly in- There are other ways to ensure again, trudging my way to the front on how stu- sensitive. Multiple students learn this fact disabled students get the support of the lecture hall to ask politely if dents with told Nouse that they had been they need: podcasts, or better Pow- any of the module convener’s lec- support handed extra readings by lec- erpoint notes, for example. It’s fair turers are available “through other plans are to turers when they fail to de- Disabled students need ”over- to say that disability support is one means. ”Being deaf shouldn’t have be dealt with cipher lecture information sight of their lecturers to ensure that of York’s genuine strengths, but it to be an educational struggle. Deaf seems to remain from the only revisional they are following these rules, and lags behind the rest of the Russell students already attend Russell squarely with the medium available: the not leaving us by the wayside. The group pack (even Cardiff) when it Group universities at about half module convener slides. This practice policy needs active enforcement comes to lecture capture. the rate that our fellow students do. (if, indeed, these stu- creates more work from departmental support staff so Departments at this University Now I’m here, by way of some sen- dents are addressed at for some students that lecture capture becomes the need to wake up and acknowledge sitive secondary teachers, and a lot all). This term, one of my over students without default option, and avoidance the that the system that’s in place is of hard work and it would be nice to modules will feature selec- a disability, and is self- extreme exception. In cases where more than just a fad to benefit their have my needs properly addressed. tively muted recordings to evidently not ok. the academic wants to talk without lazy pupils. The essential solution Lecture capture is often framed as a ensure Professor Ajala’s work IMAGE: BROESIS The attempts at fear of reprimand, they need to be to the fundamental problem is that way for hungover students to ingest doesn’t reach notoriously sensitive universal lecture aware that they can just pause the York’s hard-of-hearing community information without having to put African dictatorial regimes, which capture pushed lecture capture technology, rather simply need the lecture capture pants on, but its more important is, in my view, rather fair. That said, through by former than sacking the whole lecture off policy implemented consistently, utility is often overlooked. Namely: the other will simply not be record- Academic Officer for the sake of ten minutes of sala- and fairly. Lords moving north is a step south for democracy Yorkshire doesn’t need a fancy new building; it needs a revolution in regional political power

The Conservative Party mate- emerged due to cuts to substance sistent basis. Therefore, the central this grand exercise in ‘reconnection’, rialises these various pledges close misuse services. government has decided that part perhaps they may find that the peo- Jack Galea to the election cycle as a means of Yorkshire councils have long of the national legislature should be ple of York in fact do not want them (he/him) harvesting votes and then it is back tried to advance plans for a ‘One moved to another part of the coun- in their city. Or, as seems to be cus- to the business of day-to-day gov- Yorkshire’ devolution plan, which try – to ‘reconnect’, whatever that tomary of the central government, ernance. would give them a Metro Mayor and may mean. the project may be scrapped after For Yorkshire, this means bro- a Combined Authority to provide a Aside from the insulting na- all this furore. f there is one golden rule about ken promises – take the scrapping voice against a government that ture of shifting a chamber where 44 Local politicians and anyone British politics as of late it’s that of the rail electrification projects continuously lets down this re- per cent of members are from Lon- who wants power to be devolved to Iresolving the regional inequali- on the London-Sheffield Midlands gion in the north. Yet this was don and the south east to the York the north should consider this care- ties that exist between London/the Main Line and the Leeds-Man- rejected at the start of the last Central development site without fully and not be misled – what kind south east and the rest of the coun- chester TransPennine route, along year by the government. And redistributing power away from of victory is having a building that try will always be foremost an exer- with the Leeds New Generation now, they wish to insult the Westminster, the practical issue of houses an unrepresentative legis- cise in public relations, as opposed Transport scheme that would have people of Yorkshire by prom- shifting part of legislative process lative in the York Central develop- to a tangible political issue that brought trolley buses to Leeds. To ising to move the House of outside the capital is a step back- ment scheme over the headquarters needs resolving. Promises of add salt in the wounds, plans for Lords to York. wards for democracy. of a One Yorkshire Combined Au- building a ‘Northern Pow- Crossrail 2 in London, which is The argument for this An interest group or lobby thority that can deliver on trans- erhouse’ and a ‘Midlands soon to already benefit from Cross- is horrendously simplis- with huge economies of scale will port, health, education and housing Engine’ have all been made, rail, were advanced further days tic – people don’t like be able to afford the cost of con- in a way that the Conservative gov- as was a ‘vow’ of extensive after. central government tak- ducting political lobbying activi- ernment has continuously failed to devolution if the Scottish Or if it is not broken prom- ing decisions that fails to ties in London and York, but cer- do? It is devolution, not having the people voted ‘No’ to inde- ises, then it’s a callous disregard for better their lives on a con- tainly not advocates for groups like House of Lords in London, that has pendence. public services – Dewsbury in West the WASPI women. made London under Sadiq Khan Yorkshire was the second worst Nor has consideration been a world leader among cities in air hit constituency in the country for given for the people of York – this, quality and infrastructure. 2017 school cuts, whilst what has in essence, is an extremely ambi- Yorkshire needs a revolution in been called a public health crisis in tious development plan, one that political power, not what is essen- York relating to drink and drugs has could have an impact on cost of liv- tially an overhyped building devel- ing issues such as rent throughout opment that hasn’t been properly the city. We are, after all, talking evaluated and where more flaws the about relocating the upper house benefits can be so easily observed at of the British legislative system to this stage. a small city of about 150,000. In Demand better, and don’t let the several years it will take for this central government patronise local to get planning approval, for it to communities with vacuous gesture prove that it won’t be too costly in politics. IMAGE: BERIT COMMENT Tuesday 21 January 2020 12 Attacking comedy is not the path to progression The attack on Gervais' Golden Globes jokes will kill comedy, not save Hollywood from its obvious faults Panthers are made, it does not wrong. As Gervais found out, this lord getting smashed on madeira in of misguided outrage and frenzy equate to solving the structural di- means backlash from many actors the morning and chasing young re- which led to a family being harassed William Hart versity issue in the film industry. within the left-leaning media and searchers with tight bottoms up and link to Gervais’ speech? Both made (he/him) Gervais has faced attacks on Twitter vigilantes. down the corridors all afternoon.” comments which were intended as social media because if you say any- Twitter activism is a danger- jokes, and so not meant to be taken thing on a platform today which ous route to go down when deciding as gospel, both were highlighting se- goes against the woke movement what is right or wrong; people on rious issues which need to be talked icky Gervais gave a contro- you are immediately considered to the internet are not the best exam- Both sides of about in the criticised sectors, and versial speech at the Golden be the scum of the earth, even if you ples of morality. This has been high- both have received the wrath of the RGlobes on 5 January, which are highlighting important issues. lighted in a recent incident involv- the argument left for their comments. showed just how deluded Holly- "We want diversity" seems to stop ing The Guardian columnist and I’m not saying that Gervais or wood is about its own hypocrisy. at diversity of opinion when faced Corbyn cheerleader Owen Jones need to be Coren were in the right or have the Gervais highlighted this skillfully in with an uncomfortable truth which and The Times columnist and tel- moral high ground here, or that the his speech. does not fit certain narrow views of evision presenter Giles Coren. In an listened to woke movement is wrong. What I As a result of the film industry’s the world. article in The Times on 31 December am saying is that the continued at- obsession with appearing woke and What one can and cannot 2019, Coren contributed to tacks by a radical left on those who living or dying by what is said about say in the public sphere often a piece where journalists In response, Jones took to” Twit- say anything that is in the slightest them on Twitter, it is not surprising gets dictated by those who at the paper shared their ter to address his million followers: bit ‘unwoke’ is the wrong way to that Gervais’ jokes were regarded as shout the loudest, and not political predictions for “Not exactly subtle homophobia gain further progress in society. an admission of his political lean- those who take a level-head- this year. being printed by The Times, is it?” For progression to occur, both ing. Jokes are just that, jokes. When ed approach to issues. In this piece Coren This comment by Jones caused huge sides of the argument need to be lis- someone makes one, it is not meant We live in an echo cham- said: “My prediction for backlash against Coren which re- tened to and not shouted over. to be taken literally. They can in- ber in which our views are next year is Owen Jones sulted in some of Jones’ supporters Most important is this: a joke deed allude to topics which need constantly being reaffirmed. getting a peerage in Cor- hunting down Coren’s address and is meant as a joke 99.9 per cent of talking about, but are not meant as This leads to people thinking byn’s resignation honours threatening to come around to his the time, and as Gervais said in his anything more than a conversation that any view con- (does he get a go house in person. speech: “Remember, they're just starter on difficult topics. trary to their at that?) To this Coren must have jokes”. Take Gervais’ joke about Hol- own narrow and be- thought that these comments were Comedy is about growth; some lywood’s lack of diversity regarding mindset com- not credible and, just like jokes, not jokes that comedians made 10 years people of colour, an issue which the is auto- ing a to be taken at face value. However, ago obviously would not be found recent Oscar nominations show still matically f a t these threats culminated in activists funny by the moral standards of to- blights Hollywood. Regardless old going to Coren’s house and harass- day's society. But to attack Gervais of who you cast or how ing his wife and children on 6 Janu- and his comedy for not being 'woke' many Black ary. enough takes away the essence of How does this incident what comedy is supposed to be. Take jokes as such: a form of entertainment, and not as some malicious attempt to de- stroy all the progress society has IMAGE: NBC made. Labour's hopefuls 'united' in their own hypocrisy Calling for people to unify behind you when you haven't practiced what you preach doesn't sit quite right

coup in 2016 which led to Corbyn thing about the Labour Party. Some like a return to old ways best left opposite problem of Phillips and gaining an increased membership of those criticisms were valid, oth- behind. However, his popularity Starmer. She’s already being brand- Joseph Higgins mandate. Phillips wasn’t deterred ers were just public statements of comes from his percieved ability to ed as Corbyn 2.0. Even if I liked (he/him) though; in the time since, she has her opinion which differed from the begin what is going to be a painful Corbyn as the leader, which I did, been a vocal critic of Labour’s lead- leadership. In my view, she should and long unification process for the that will not cut it going forward. ership in the media. For her to now have supported the mani- party. We must face up to the fact that be calling for unity and solidarity festo which was That said, it is getting a little we lost the election. Unity within he Labour leadership contest from across the Party is ri- voted for by hard to believe. The Labour Party the party wouldn’t just be nice, it’s a has officially begun and five diculous in my view. the mem- needs to become a more broad necessity. Corbynites have failed to Tcandidates: Sir Keir Starmer, Let me just say, bership of church. Many of my peers seem do so for the past four years, whose Rebecca Long Bailey, Lisa Nandy, I'm not Corbyn or the party to be allergic to compromise and fault that is doesn't matter, each Jess Phillips and Emily Thornberry bust. I support the she is part consider it morally wrong to do so. side will make a case against the have made it through into the next Labour of. She I think that to win an election we other. However, Long Bailey does round. Each of these candidates has Pa r ty ’s IMAGE: LABOUR PARTY didn't do need a leader that can fairly weigh not seem like the credible option for called for an end to “factionalism” policy that. up the positives and negatives of overcoming those differences. Even and the huge political divide with- direction Sir every aspect of the party’s support- if she is, the media that gave Corbyn in the Party. The fact that some of over the Kier ers. Starmer may embody that, but no quarter, no wriggle room, will these candidates don’t recognise the course of Starmer is I’m cynical at the prospect. His not let up for Long Bailey. hypocrisy in their words is absurd his leadership considered to campaign team recently hired Matt I understand I've not given and should be highlighted before but I under- be much better by Pound, one of the most infamous much hope here. I struggle to mus- we decide who leads Labour into stand there are fair most stand- Corbynsceptics in the entire Labour ter up any myself. The three ‘main’ the future. criticisms of him. His ards, he’s Party. A man who has called for the candidates that are all polling high Jess Phillips is the obvious can- communication of each already entirety of Momentum to be ex- enough to realistically win this con- didate to talk about here, she’s been new policy was sorely gar- pelled on Twitter might not be the test do not seem to be capable of very vocal calling for the two sides of lacking, and it led to a nered plenty of sign of a man who’s trying to bring manifesting the much-needed unity the party to unite under her leader- lack of trust in a mani- support from both together both sides of what’s been a that Labour has to achieve. But that ship. This is despite the fact that she festo that polled sig- sides of the party, despite very vicious argument. This is overt- just means that the unity has to spent four years of Jeremy Corbyn’s nificantly better than being the only male ly disqualifying for Starmer, but come from within the party's mem- tenure as the Labour leader fighting rival parties. There are candidate in a field of it doesn’t reflect well on his future bership. against her own party's leadership antisemitism issues otherwise exclusively policymaking; from a left winger’s Whoever the next leader is, based on ideological differences. As within a minority of the female candidates. perspective at least. everyone needs to get behind them. far back as 2015, when Corbyn was party that should’ve been dealt with In a race where many think it Lisa Nandy and Emily Thorn- Even Jess Phillips, whom I would first elected she openly stated that more decisively and firmly. might be time for a woman to berry have similar issues but are not vote for whatever the outcome, she would “knife him in the front", However, Jess Phillips has lead the second major party in the polling behind the others, including we only have five years to regroup. before supporting a parliamentary seemingly criticised every single UK, Starmer’s candidacy may seem Rebecca Long Bailey. She has the Then we need to get the Tories out. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 13 Trident causes MoD budget headaches Huge mismanagement of funds is causing us to focus less on people than on tech

destruction so as to avoid getting Arthur chlorinated chicken and inflated- drug prices, but access to nuclear Fyfe Stoica weapons can’t be taken for granted. (he/him) The lengths that nuclear powers go in order to prevent that same arma- ment from being available for the hen it comes to govern- rest of the world just goes to show ment ministries, the Min- how significant it is to a nation’s se- Wistry of Defence (MoD) curity. has perhaps the worst reputation When it comes to the armed when it comes to fiscal overspend- forces themselves, the MoD has ing. The recent assessment from regularly overspent, however the the National Audit Office (NAO) efforts to make the forces more describing how poor the manage- cost-effective have their own conse- ment and infrastructure of the Tri- quences too. For instance, one way IMAGE: NOUSE dent nuclear armament, costing the in which the British Army is seek- country another billion pounds un- ing to limit spending is by moving necessarily, is just one example out regular forces from barracks, such of many across the past decade of as where the Yorkshire Regiment Checking in should check out continued overspending from the is based, to expanding super-bases MoD. In an era of austerity where, such as Catterick where land is not only royal palaces are refur- cheap, selling more expensive land The location-based check-in system is beyond problematic bished to the tune of hundreds of in cultural centres such as York for millions but the defence ministry housing development. This cuts and measuring. Different depart- app. The project managers were is irresponsibly using the people’s costs sure enough but makes the ments use all sorts of different solu- strangely quite surprised to find money, the character of a supposed- armed forces less appealing as regu- Tom O'Neill tions from website sign-ins to paper that students aren’t very happy ly watertight, strategically-minded lars are more likely to be stationed (he/him) registers and depending on your de- about a system that requests man- government is naturally questioned, in more rural areas, which is worry- partment you may receive an email datory location and storage access especially when our social services ing given the army has had falling every time you miss a seminar, or to their mobile phone. are struggling. With this zeitgeist in recruitment numbers for several you might hear nothing until your You may have already seen mind, the question inevitably arises years now. Efforts to avoid the prob- ow we use technology is supervisor is concerned you’ve died. posts springing up from sabbati- whether the Trident is relevant at lems related to relocating troops changing at an ever-in- It’s fairer and more manageable for cal officers or on the many Yorfess all? may result instead in cutting pay or Hcreasing rate. That seems everyone if this system is standard- posts decrying the app’s issues, so it In the midst of realigning the the quality of equipment provided. like a surprisingly uncontentious ised. does lead you to wonder why none country following the slow divorce Reforms must be made, statement to start a piece with but of these people were consulted at all from the EU, the UK’s arsenal is though. The journalism that circu- the University doesn’t appear to prior to the app release. now arguably more important than lates about mismanagement and have noticed it, so maybe not. If you If the University is serious ever. Though among the largest ef- overspending doesn’t exist in a vac- haven’t heard yet, the University is We'd sooner have about students having input on how forts to maintain relations with Eu- uum where a few billion disappears trialling their new app over a range the University is run, they need to rope are grounded in military and here and there, but in a context of departments. someone read our make more of an effort to listen to security concerns, WMDs provide where the cutting of social services It’s been developed over the what students actually have to say. a degree of sovereignty that isn’t has resulted in a demonstrable loss past six months and aims to unify a mind than what's It is simply not good enough to find found in most non-nuclear powers. of life. These fiscal decisions have a range of services the University pro- an app that has been developed for The potential for unimaginable de- real impact on people and that must vides such as bus timetables, library on our phone six months, is pretty much finished struction sets clear barriers for how be remembered when talking about access and teaching attendance and ready to launch, and is sitting a state must be treated and that, if unimaginably large amounts of measuring. That last bit has been on the app store all before anyone anything, is the legacy of the last money. The armed forces are made raising a few eyebrows. It’s probably a safe guess” that has actually spoken to our student 30 years of foreign policy. Regu- up of people, too, with their own The pilot scheme for the app you haven’t (willingly) been more representatives and heard our stu- larly, the world’s superpowers seek pay, pensions and concerns for the includes trialing a so-called “check- than a few metres away from your dent voice. to maintain countries in a state of future. When it comes down to the in” system using Bluetooth access mobile phone in a few years. Hav- A system like the one being disarmament so as to further cede record of the Conservatives howev- on your mobile phone to sign into ing the entire sum total of human proposed in the pilot requires a lot their independence to the hegemon. er, even if the military faced signifi- teaching sessions. The University knowledge just seconds away has of trust from students for them to Of course other factors are involved cant cuts that freed up billions, that hopes that this will allow them to huge advantages to accessibility and willingly use this on their personal in international relations; I’m not money still likely wouldn’t be spent more accurately measure attend- learning in general, but it means phones. The lack of commitment pretending that the UK can threat- to amend the most desperate socio- ance for legal obligations such as that increasingly we feel very per- to transparency from the start until en the US with mutually-assured economic and political concerns. visas and help student wellbeing. sonally attached to our phones. You the moment they could no longer If as you read this, you imme- might even view your phone as an keep it quiet bodes very poorly in diately thought of some concerns of extension of yourself, like a hand or this regard. I am also disappointed your own, you certainly would not a foot. in the lack of a strong stance on this be alone. Tracking tier 4 visa stu- If given the choice between from YUSU given the potential is- dents even more than they already getting your mind or your phone sues future policy decisions could are raises significant concerns of read by someone else, you might cause for students. A clear line is es- overcompliance with the regulation sooner choose your mind. We may sential for ensuring this app fiasco and forcing students to use their be a very clever species, but you develops into a system that’s right personal phones for a system like (probably) can’t remember with any for everyone. this raises a significant number of detail where you were at 4:32pm In the future, if the University privacy issues. on 22 February 2017 in nearly the considers students’ actual opinions A smartphone is an increasing same way that your phone can. Our to be anything more than an after- necessity to keep up with all aspects phones know more about us than thought, students need to be in- of life and from friends and family we do. It’s no surprise that we’re volved more often and much earlier to work to current affairs. It’s not more than a little protective of their in the process when big decisions surprising therefore that we are in- contents. like this are made and the Universi- creasingly attached to our phones. The University’s disconnect ty must be more transparent before I can understand the Universi- from its students was especially we can be expected to put our trust ty’s reasons for wanting to unify the clear when I finally met with the in them to do the right thing by us systems for attendance recording team involved in developing the and our privacy. IMAGE: WILL HAIGH/MOD COMMENT Tuesday 21 January 2020 14 www.nouse.co.uk [email protected] @yorknouse CLASH OF COMMENTS Est. 1964 www.facebook.co.uk/yorknouse Nouse @yorknouse Should we be encouraging flight shaming, flygskam, to tackle the climate crisis? YES. NO. are responsible for the emissions produced, cheaper to fly than it is to making up 2 per cent of human-induced car- take the train. And it’s not good enough to just Izzy Hall bon emissions. So if you can tackle the dairy Callum Tennant slap more taxes onto air travel to make that (she/her) and meat industry, aviation should be an easy (he/him) more expensive while doing nothing to im- feat. However, it is much easier to swap dairy prove rail travel. milk for Oatly than pulling a Greta Thunberg Investing in meaningful rail improve- style journey of zero-emission yachting across ments will make trains cheaper and a more weden is leading the march of climate ac- the Atlantic. hould we be promoting flight shaming as attractive alternative to flying. When I say Want to write for us? tivism across the world. Home to Greta Flying will always be needed for business a major way of tackling climate change? meaningful, I mean investing in areas like the SThunberg, the country is making head- and pleasure travel, but we must focus flight SMaybe on paper (or not because we need Transpennine railway and finally electrifying lines this week due to reports of air travel de- shaming on unnecessary usage of airlines to print less), it sounds like a good solution. northern trains, instead of spending £88bil- cline. such as domestic travel. The trend is going Flying is the most carbon intense way of trav- lion on HS2 to shave 33 minutes off of an al- ‘Flygskam’ translates literally to ‘flight in the right direction; since 2007 domes- elling. Travelling from Leeds to London ready short journey. And if there’s no guaran- PICK YOUR INTERESTS Take a look in a copy of Nouse, or go to nouse.co.uk, and shame’ and is being pedalled across Sweden in tic routes have continued to close, from by plane would produce over 68kg of tee that rail fares will be lower then there’s little the hopes of deterring people from flying and 228 to 188 just ten years later. This carbon emissions, travelling by car point in the scheme from an environmental find out which sections best fit your writing interests. We have 14 to choose from! using alternative transport with a less devas- has mainly been due to taxes put would produce over 56kg and by standpoint. So, let’s hold our central govern- tating carbon footprint. Started by a provoca- in place, showing there are train it would be just 13.3kg of ment to account, limit our flights when we can tive article written by singer Staffan Lindberg productive avenues to place CO2. but also ensure that we are being provided with and signed by some famous friends including pressure on airlines. In this instance I don’t realistic and competitive alternatives. JOIN A FACEBOOK WRITERS’ GROUP Search for ‘Nouse Comment’, ‘Nouse Music’, Thunberg, the piece drew a huge amount of at- The privilege we think flight shaming is And this brings me to my biggest issue tention from the famously climate-conscious hold that allows us a bad idea. The train with flight shaming. It puts the burden of re- ‘Nouse Sport’ etc. on Facebook, and click ‘Join Group’. The Section Editor will ap- Swedes. to travel the world is so quick and, if sponsibility onto individuals and consumers The movement, despite controversy, is will only hold booked in ad- instead of onto governments and corporations prove your request. working; Sweden has seen a 4% per cent drop if these des- vance, usually who are the people we should be holding to ac- in the number of people flying via its airports, tinations cheaper count. a rare decrease as the number of people fly- remain. than fly- We should be demanding that airlines and BUY NOUSE MEMBERSHIP You must buy a £7 membership to the society in order ing in the rest of Europe continue to climb. T h e ing. governments invest far more than they cur- Rickard Gustafson, chief executive of Scandi- S o , rently are in researching biofuels. We should be to write for us. Go to YUSU.org > Student Life > Clubs & Socs > Societies & Student navian Airlines went on record to say he was making sure that airlines are not fuel tinkering “convinced” the flight shaming movement was – a practice where airlines fill their aircraft up Media > Nouse behind the fall in passenger numbers. with additional fuel in order to save on refuel- Many have hit back at Swedish climate ling costs but increasing the plane’s emissions. activists by saying it is unreasonable to blame We should be legislating to ensure that airlines the consumer rather than the huge corpora- i n are required to invest an amount of their profit GET WRITING! Editors will post opportunities in Writers’ Groups, and you can tions that run these airlines. But the provider cur- this into innovation and into more sustainable fuel and the consumer cannot be separated in this rent instance sources, paying less attention to shareholders suggest ideas to them. They can give you help and feedback too. It’s as simple as issue: think supply and demand. Similar to rate at there’s not and more attention to their impact on the en- the veganism movement, the idea is the less which we really an ex- vironment. that! demand for dairy and meat there is, the more are hurtling cuse for flying. More widespread use of biofuels will the market will dwindle. And it works! The towards climate It’s right there- further increase the incentive to make them cattle rearing industry is responsible for nearly disaster should be fore that we criticise cheaper and thus more widespread. But bio- Find more info on our Facebook and Twitter pages, or email [email protected] with any questions. 20 per cent of human-induced greenhouse enough to motivate people, for example fuels should merely be used as the stepping emissions and due to the rise in veganism and change in consumer be- Boris Johnson, when they stone, reducing emissions until electric air vegetarianism peddled by animal and climate haviour, but how far are you choose to fly from London to travel is able to make up an increasing amount activists, dairy profits have dropped 50 per willing to go? other places easily accessible by of air travel. cent in the UK alone and there are 1.1 per cent The devastating fires sweep- the East Coast Rail. Should you get the train if it’s the same less dairy cows on farms around the UK. This ing Australia were predicted by The problems with flight sham- cost as flying, if it only takes a bit longer than may seem small, but trends predicted by Re- climate scientists over ten years ago, ing arise when trying to travel to places flying and if the service is reliable – YES. Of thinkX say dairy and meat industries will be thinking that the impactful report would in the UK that are not well connected or course you should. But let’s save our shaming Jonathan on the verge of collapse as early as 2030. This lead to social change to prevent these dis- to places outside the UK. The UK’s rail net- for corporations not investing in sustainable Alex Editor Callum is a great example of how consumer behaviour asters, but clearly, this did not work. We all work is appalling, and it generally gets worse innovation, as opposed for hardworking peo- Malu Patrick is having tangible impacts on the sectors that know we are in a climate emergency, but do the further from London you go. To get from ple flying to enjoy a holiday when they only Muse Editor Deputy Editor damage our earth the most. your travel and diet plans add fuel to the fire? Newquay to London by train takes over six have a few days off. But one thing that we can Deputy Design Putting the pressure on consumers may Increasing pressure on people to take respon- hours, by car it takes five, but by plane it takes do as individuals when we do have to fly; we feel unjust when huge aviation corporations sibility will only help people consume more just over an hour. At the same time, it’s often can donate to help offset our flight emissions. Muse Editor Director

Is it important that all lectures are recorded? Comment in brief... “FROZEN 3: JB MORRELL” “MORE MORGAN IN MEDIA” “UNMASK SOME GOOD TV” Why is the library so cold? I can’t be the only Piers Morgan should be immensely proud to On stage stands a masked figure dressed as a person who sits there shivering if they don’t be one of the UK’s most hated figures… and cross between a Pharoah and a giant gold bug. bring at least 10 layers with them. And yes, I not a politician. The presenter has spent his “Take it off!” screams the audience. “Take it know that there are blankets in the lobby for whole career making a living – and a fairly off!” belt judges Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Yes: 93% No: 7% the poor students like me who can’t hack the good one – out of trashing the reputations of Davina McCall. Community’s Ken Jeong is also cold. But those blankets are for one, so thin they celebrities. His views on Trump, gender iden- there for some reason, writhing around like he Source: Nouse wouldn’t make a difference and two, how often tity and transitioning are known from Land’s has worms. Joel Dommett watches unfazed are they washed?! I get that the library needs to End to John o’ Groats, and it’s the vehemence from the sidelines. More pointing. More chant- Should we encourage flight be a certain temperature to preserve the books with which he slams progressive moments ing. With some difficulty the mask comes off, shaming to reduce emissions? but it feels truly Baltic in there at times. The li- that has damaged his own reputation. But revealing former Home Secretary Alan John- brary is a second-home for most students so it he should remain on telly. I disagree son. The crowd goes wild. The Masked Singer needs to at least be comfortable. It doesn’t get with almost everything he ut- is a show so trashy in content, much better anywhere else on ters, but the problem is: not style and production that campus either. For the sake enough people say what he it looks like an episode of of my degree please make it says. I’m progressive, but I Black Mirror about the warmer so I can spend less don’t hear enough people dangers of a world without time complaining and more in the media presenting his competent television execu- time being productive. arguments. Balanced telly tives. This is reality TV’s please. dystopian future. Yes: 30% No: 7% (she/her) (he/him) (he/him) Source: Nouse According to the polls to According Jemima Hill Dom Smith Alex Thompson FEATURES • ARTS • FASHION • THE SHOOT • MUSIC • FILM & TV • GAMING • TRAVEL • FOOD & DRINK • MUSINGS

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“The fact I can Editor’s note spread a tiny bit of positivity everyday is something that I’m lucky to say is my job.” Malu rocha stress and steak bakes This is my first edition as Deputy MUSE malu rocha TALKS TO ARTIST nathan hussain ABOUT His distinctive Editor, and I have to say I was a little nerv- ous, mostly because I had very big shoes to collages and how they spread positivity to thousands of people fill. So, for some godforsaken reason I thought I should prepare myself for the role by read- ing every single article printed in Nouse since athan Hussain Your designs are The answer is literally by doing it. Creating I first joined in 2018. Needless to say, it took is a graphic art- quite cheerful and always a little everyday. My page’s aesthetic has de- me more hours than I care to admit, but I Nist based in the have an uplifting message. veloped as my skill set has. I’m super happy did it. But it turns out that was all utterly un- North East of England Would you say sharing with where it’s at right now. necessary because all I had to do was spend a who specialises in uplift- positivity is your artistic week in the office to learn the same lesson: we ing and emotive collages. mission? What are your thoughts on using so- have the most amazing group of editors in this His designs are unique in Haha! I’m still figuring cial media (especially Instagram) as one newspaper and I am so incredibly privileged the sense that they juxta- out the art of positivity to be of the main ways of sharing your art with to be among them. pose uplifting typography honest. AnalogbyNat seems to the public? Seeing how passionate everyone is about with surreal images under a be helping thousands of people The immediacy Instagram offers my art- student media reminded me of just how im- very soothing colour palette. every day which is crazy. But its work is amazing. A dude I often chat with portant MUSE is. We need arts and culture In a recent interview with work is just as important to me for advice likened my work to being ‘cool just as much as we need politics and business. Forbes magazine he explained as it is my audience. The daily memes’ and I loved the way that embodied What kind of student media outlet would we that he has always been ob- affirmations are something that my work. It’s true. They have short lifespans claim ourselves to be if we didn’t give each sessed with the aesthetic of day really helped pull me out of a low in terms of impact and the turn around is other space to talk about vegan alcohol and to day life and that clearly trans- period of my life. In terms of my super quick. But they then join the rest to video game addictions? We have an amazing lates in his work. artistic mission, I don’t know to become the body of work and overarching platform for student voice, and I couldn’t be His career has had a huge be honest. I think it’s good for theme my page offers. It’s sick. But you prouder of the whole MUSE team for putting boost in the past few years with the any human to spread positivity have to be wary of the traps this can of- together this edition. From Jenna’s article on growing success of his Instagram be it as small or big as pos- fer. Dependency on the digital world true crime and its female audience (Arts), to page @AnalogbyNat which now sible. The fact I can pour a can be dangerous and can disillusion James’s piece on bleak dystopias (Film & TV) has over 65,000 followers. The tiny bit of positivity onto you. I’ve managed to distance my- and Sofia’s guide to effortless French style fact that Nathan can say that his somebody’s timeline eve- self from this in recent months. (Fashion), this edition is nothing short of job is to create innovative designs ryday is something that amazing, in my (ever so slightly biased) opin- and inspire individuals is some- I’m lucky to say is my Some of your designs are ion. thing he still has to pinch him- job. inspired by musicians and That was the first important lesson I self about, he admits. their work, with your learned. The second was: you simply cannot Why did you latest post being on - and I can’t stress this enough – you can- How did you develop such a unique choose collages as your Tom Rosenthal’s mu- not survive a week fuelled only by chicken and recognisable style with your collages? creative medium? sic. Is the process of caesar salad wraps from Nisa. If it wasn’t for My style is just a melting pot of every- What is it about creating these col- the Food & Drink team blessing us with ve- thing and everyone that influenced me grow- them that attract- lages different? gan steak bakes on a rainy Tuesday morning, ing up. I have an obsessive attitude with art ed you? The process is I would have probably made my way through that inspires me. I study the artist’s back- I love how lit- exactly the same. the whole selection of wraps Nisa has to of- ground, influences and work flow to where tle the rules apply I love and work fer and I’m not proud of it. It’s been a stressful it innately infiltrates my own style. I’m ex- to collage. You to music and week okay, don’t blame me. tremely wary of emulation so always try to can create such Tom Rosenthal’s On a more serious note, I would like to push it that step further to make it fresh and surreal environ- work has been a say a quick thank you to the whole team for my own. I think a lot of people are ashamed ments that nobody proper soundtrack (unknowingly) reassuring me that I made by admitting they are heavily influenced and can critique. People to my goings on over the right choice by neglecting my degree and inspired by others. At the end of the day all seem so much more the years. I listened to dedicating myself to Nouse. Massive thank you work we perceive as ‘original’ came from open-minded when ad- that track and it just felt to Jonny for reminding me that Popeye-strong something before it so I’m totally cool with miring collage art as they right to make a collage muscles don’t grow overnight. And of course, being inspired by others. let go of their realistic pre- from that. Was super rad an extra special shoutout goes to Alex who (in tenses and see it simply for that he got in touch about it between telling over 20 people that the ‘@’ The mandatory question I have to ask: what it is. Something I think too. Crazy moment. key in our keyboards are in the wrong place), what inspires you? we should transfer into our day has taught me the true meaning of ‘a problem I’m inspired by anything that speaks to day lives more often. What does 2020 have in shared is a problem halved’. to me. I’m lucky in the sense that I really store for you? Any New Year’s That’s all from me folks. Enjoy, it’s a pretty do have that ‘gut feeling’ when I’m working Scrolling down your Insta- resolutions? good one if you ask me! or looking at work. I can literally feel when gram, your current designs are The end of 2019 was crazy. something is right or inspires me. I have quite different from older ones. I landed my first global client and three main artists that formed the founda- How would you say your style has opened my shop. It’s truly blown me Image Credits tion of what I do: HandJazz, Jimmy Marble evolved over the past year? away. 2020 has luckily started how I left Cover: Warner Bros. and Jimmy Turrell. I’m currently inspired by I’ve simply got better at making art. off and I am having a lot of exciting talks. Left (top to bottom) : Bex Hume, Sony Music Entertainment, Dreamer Magazine, Mundial Mag, Georgia It’s a development that really justifies Ira In regards to my brand,. I’m working on Warner Bros., Wardour Films, Jenna Luxon Perry and Ruby Taylor. Glass’ theory regarding the creative gap. Peo- more prints than ever as well as a clothing Right (All): Nathan Hussain ple ask me about how to ‘create art like you’. and stationary range. Hyped! FEATURES M4 AND THE AWARD GOES TO... THE PATRIARCHY alex thompson and malu rocha discuss awards season, breaking down the nominees, controversies and predictions

wards season for the film and televi- nounced all the nominees last Monday (13th), fessionals such as Steven Spielberg who claim of awards shows altogether. Festivals such as sion industry kicks off on 5 January film Twitter began to slowly explore in what that quality should always overpower diver- Cannes and Sundance are known for stay- Awith the Golden Globes and comes to can only be described as collective angst. Sev- sity. In a recent Tweet he said, “I would nev- ing away from traditional blockbusters and a close on 10 February with the 92nd Acad- eral users (even high-profile publication edi- er consider diversity in matters of art. Only instead celebrating the work of foreign and emy Awards. During that month, smaller tors) pointed out a seemingly never-ending quality. It seems to me that to do otherwise independent filmmakers. This year was no scale awards shows such as the Critics’ Choice list of diversity issues with this year’s list of would be wrong.” exception; of the nine Best Picture nominees Awards and the BAFTAs will take place, stir- nominees. The basis on which the Academy for the Oscars, seven premiered at film ring up momentum for the big Oscar night. ‘Pale, Male and Stale’ (and awards shows in general) festivals but only two received The 92nd Academy Awards The Oscars are sometimes known as be- chooses their nominees prestigious awards. The first Academy Award was broadcast- ing a white, male-centric entity and unfortu- and winners is yet to Even though Warn- ed back in 1929 and since then it has praised nately, the nominations for this year’s event be fully justified and er Bros.’s Joker won many outstanding pieces such as All About have only increased that reputation. One transparent. This, the Golden Lion at Eve, La La Land and Titanic (all of which Twitter user (Kevin Yang) pointed out that however, does the Venice Film received a record number of 14 nominations the Academy has failed to recognise any out- not stop peo- Festival and re- each) and also recognised some exception- standing female candidates for Best Direc- ple in power ceived praise ally talented individuals such as Meryl Streep tor even though they had plenty of options from com- from the fes- who broke records by having 21 nominations to choose from, from Greta Gerwig (Little menting on tival’s artis- to her name. However, it has also sprung con- Women) to Olivia Wilde (Booksmart). He de- the issue, tic director troversy as it overlooked some emblematic scribed Greta Gerwig as a “white, privileged especially Alberto works such as Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction which film snob who shoots on film, worships Tar- that of Barbera was overshadowed by Forrest Gump in 1994 antino and has Spielberg’s backing,” meaning the lack who said that she checks all the boxes of a white male’s of female the film definition of ‘auteur’, and even she couldn’t nominees was “going nod off a nomination as Best Director among under straight Of all the Best her male counterparts: Quentin Tarantino, the Best to the Os- “ Todd Phillips, Martin Scorsese, Bong Joon- Director cars”, most ho and Sam Mendes. This snub has led major category. In critics’ at- Actress nominees, newspapers such as The Telegraph to label the 2018, after tention was Oscars as still being ‘pale, male and stale.’ Ron Howard turned to Bon only one is a woman Another Twitter user pointed out that of introduced the Joon Ho’s Para- all the Best Actress nominees this year, only category at the site. The modern of colour, and her one of them is a woman of colour, and her 75th Golden Globes, fable on class divi- character is a slave. Cynthia Erivo was nomi- Natalie Portman quick- IMAGE: SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT sion won the Palme nated for her role as Harrier Tubman in Har- ly added, “and here are the d’Or at Cannes, and soon character is a slave riet, and is running against Charlize Theron all-male nominees”. Following made history by being the first (Bombshell), Renée Zellweger (Judy), Scar- up on this discontent, Issa Rae added a Korean feature to be nominated for Best lett Johansson (Marriage Story) and Saoirse subtle, “congratulations to those men” as she Picture and five other categories at the Oscars. Ronan (Little Women). Saying that this is due announced the contenders for the same cat- Cinephiles are becoming increasingly more and Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange which lost to the fact that there aren’t that many stories egory for this year’s Academy Awards. dependent on film festivals as a more reliant to The French Connection back in 1972. This featuring people of colour simply cannot be With such an extensive list of clearly means of celebrating films that wouldn’t oth- year, Joker is the film with the highest num- used as an excuse anymore. More prominent signposted issues, it’s hard to see how the erwise reach the mass public. However, this ber of nominations (11), becoming the first roles are being written for people of colour, Academy was able to overlook this without ei- doesn’t stop big studios from trying to use comic book movie adaptation to receive such but for some reason the Academy ther believing that it was done consciously or the festival circuit as a way of expanding their a high number. Among other categories, has failed to recognise any of admitting that there is something intricately films’ marketing campaigns. What may come it is running for Best Picture alongside them this year. From Nora wrong with the film industry as a whole. as a surprise is that Netflix succumbed to this Ford V Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rab- Lum’s debut in The Farewell However, it’s refreshing to see that nomi- trend as well. The Irishman kicked off the bit, Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, to Lupita Nyong’o’s intricate nees for Best Animated Feature haven’t fallen New York Film Festival while Marriage Story Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood and character in Jordan Peele’s into this trap. The genre has been a pioneer Parasite. Us, leading roles are start- in celebrating diversity not only on screen in From Jennifer Lawrence’s iconic ing to shift and encompass terms of the characters it displays but also be- fall on her way to accept the award for a more diverse demographic, hind the scenes. Disney’s biggest contender, The Oscars are still Best Actress for Silver Linings Play- but awards shows have yet to Frozen 2, which is now the highest grossing “ book in 2013 to when La La Land was catch up. animation ever, wasn’t nominated. Instead, mistakenly announced as Best Pic- This inevitably feels like a Netflix’s I Lost My Body and Klaus have considered ‘pale, ture instead of Moonlight in 2017, step backward consid- both received a lot of critical acclaim, prov- The Oscars provide for a night ering that just three ing that a traditional studio’s backing doesn’t of invaluable entertainment. years ago, seven necessarily equate to an award-worthy film. male and stale’ Amidst all the glamour and out of the 20 The same can be said of Laika Studio’s Miss- potential celebrity gossip, it nominees ing Link which took home the Best Anima- can sometimes be easy to for tion award at the Golden Globes earlier this was screened at all major fall festivals, follow- forget that at its core, month, surprising Disney fans left, ing in the footsteps of Roma. awards shows are ul- right and centre The Rise of Netflix timately a com- by surpassing Fro- Netflix’s campaign at the Oscars this year petition where zen 2, Toy Story 4 has changed industry standards. The stream- winners and and The Lion ing service has become the studio with most losers will best ac- King. How- nominations (24) attributed to its name, sur- emerge. And tor and actress were ever, this passing Warner Bros, Universal and even Dis- more often people of colour. more accepting stance seems ney. The number of Netflixfilms nominated than not, Does this mean that to be somewhat re- stricted to the since 2017 has almost doubled year after year, this com- the Academy willing- animation genre as other awards categories, and the trend looks to be anything but revers- petition ly turned a blind eye including Best Production Design and Best ible. Awards shows have therefore adapted to begins even to this issue, or that Sound Mixing (to name a few) have yet to fol- the fact that films are now being distributed before the contestants this year the per- low the example. and consumed differently by audiences. The are selected. Year after year, the formances from Indie vs the Blockbuster industry is no longer only praising films that announcement for the Oscars’ people of colour Because of this (not so) recent discontent have had a traditional theatrical run, proving nominees have become larger simply weren’t surrounding diversity at awards shows, peo- that the awards shows can in fact be malle- in scale and are now broadcast up to standards? ple have started to turn to film festivals as a able and shape themselves around industry live, becoming an event in This is a side of more eminent form of measuring a film’s suc- demands, which at the end of the day, is what and of itself. the debate sup- cess considering the vast array that they give should be most highly praised. As the Academy an- IMAGE: CURZON ARTIFICIAL EYE ported by pro- high praise to, thus diminishing the influence -Malu FEATURES M5

The Grammys around the head with it. some of the landfill hip hop packing out the egories are shared by 26 male nomination Awards Season isn’t purely focused on the Who Doesn’t Deserve Their Spot list. and four female ones. Two of those are Neneh silver screen. The Grammys is widely regard- As usual, the Grammy’s have sprung Our Predictions Cherry. ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Group of the ed as one of the most prominent awards in a few ‘what the fuck’ inclusions on us, from Lizzo and Billie Eil- Year’ are entirely male-dominated. the music industry despite generating a huge artists whose works are so bland or so mind- ish are going to clean While some may point a finger amount of controversy and hype surrounding less that it seems like an accidental inclusion. up the awards this at the judging panel for Some of these nominations should never have year, most likely what can only be re- left the draft stage. Khalid’s instantly-forget- taking home ferred to as a mas-

table ‘Talk’ is the perfect example of this, a four or five sive cock up, the Rock isn’t dead but serviceable R&B track but the utter antith- trophies problem seems

esis of whatever a ‘classic’ is. Lil Nas X’s ‘Old apiece. to lie deeper the Grammys are Town Road’ is a banger that deserves all the Lil in the UK recognition it can get but 7 is a terrible album N a s music in- “ thats inclusion feels more like a meme than X dustry certainly trying anything else. Ed Sheeran’s jumbled mess of a de- which collaboration album also picked up a nomina- seems to kill it tion despite being a hopelessly desperate and to be transparent plea to blend Sheeran’s brand of pushing overproduced pop with every popular trend in male its nominees. This year is no dif- music, a pandering and condescending take art- ferent. on the likes of grime, latin pop, hip hop and ists far Pop sensation Lizzo leads this year’s list whatever else Ed can get his money-grabbing more with a well-deserved eight nominations, close- hands on. A true shitegeist of an album. than ly followed by the seemingly omni-present This is all, however, completely over- their Billie Eilish and meme-God Lil Nas X with shadowed by the choice to nominate the wife female six apiece, with all three in the running for Al- beating, convicted sex offender and R&B counter- bum of the Year, Best New Artist and Record star Chris Brown - a true dick move from the parts. of the Year. As well as the more expected nom- Grammy committee and a middle finger to serves In a inations, there are some interesting inclusions music fans everywhere. ‘Best year where to make the list - notably Lana Del Rey whose The Glaring Omissions Record’ gender catego- latest album is one of her most divisive, Bon Although I have no love nor admiration for the co- ries were almost Iver’s subdued and sublime sleeper hit i,i and for Taylor Swift, her exclusion from several lossal impact scrapped entirely the youthful vibrance of rap newcomer, YBN categories on the nominations list seems bi- of the country- for a gender-neutral Cordae. With the ceremony airing this coming zarre given the Grammy’s previous love for rap fusion that is system, it seems bizarre IMAGE: INTERSCOPE weekend (26 January), here is our breakdown the artist and some of the utterly awful nomi- ‘Old Town Road’ and that the nominees are so male of the nominations and our predictions for the nations taking its place. Solange and Bruce Tyler, The Creator’s IGOR is a orientated. night. Springsteen don’t make the list at all, bizarre likely shoe-in for ‘Best Rap Album’. Ariana Jack Whitehall Will Be As Irritating Lizzo Won 2019 given their standing in the music industry as Grande will also probably end up taking home and Unfunny As Usual It’s an indisputable fact. The twerking well as the excellent albums they released last several awards for her stand out pop project This one speaks for itself. flautist won the hearts of music fans in 2019 year that showcase them as true titans of their thank u, next. The Glaring Omissions with her album Cuz I Love You being one of respective genres. I would also have expected The BRITs Sam Fender seems like a snub in many the year’s most explosive pop records and her a Kanye West nomination for his mid- While America has the Grammy’s, the UK of the main categories, most notably in ‘Best vibrant live sets cementing her place as a true dle-of-the-road hip hop gospel has the BRITs. Voted on by a panel of music Male Artist’ given the explosive year the Geor- main-stage festival act. With Lizzo announced hybrid Jesus Is King which industry experts and insiders, the awards as a performer for the night, expect some easily should have received ceremony recognises British music tal- flute-filled bangers and good vibes. production nominations ent, focusing typically on pop music Rap’s Identity Crisis as well as an inclusion in and the bigger break-out stars of the The main four Hip hop is always a point of contention the hip hop category. It’s year. This year’s nominations have at the Grammys and this year is no exception. not his best work, but it’s come under fire for the gender im-

As usual, there is a glaring omission of hip a lot better than balance in larger categories, as well categories are hop in the main categories. Tyler, The Crea- as for scrapping the idea to create tor’s album IGOR certainly deserves a spot on a gender neutral ceremony, binning shared by 26 male Album of the Year, Danny Brown, Fred- off gendered categories - a decisive die Gibbs and BROCK- step towards inclusivity, shot down by and four female “ HAMPTON also people claiming political correctness seem like missed has gone mad. It really hasn’t. An- opportunities to yway, ahead of the ceremony nominations be recognised as next month (18 February) a more accurate here is our breakdown of representation of the event and predic- die Springsteen saw. The same hip hop in 2019. tions for the night. can be said of former Oasis frontman Liam Nipsey Hussle’s The UK Rap Gallagher who described his omission from posthumous men- Renaissance the awards as “BIBLICAL”. Yes Liam, it’s tions are definite- Uk hip hop worse than a plague of locusts or a massive ly a positive but is making big flood. the likes of Meek Mill and Dream- waves this year, Our Predictions ville making the list seem like choices with nomina- Dave’s Mercury Prize winning grime od- that are far too safe, verging on lazy. tions includ- yssey Psychodrama will most likely win Al- Rock Isn’t Dead But The Grammys Are ing Dave, bum of the Year, having won over critics and Certainly Trying To Kill It Stormzy and fans alike with the heady blend of poetic lyrics Rock music is alive and kicking in 2020. Aitch. The in- and dense, complex and minimal instrumen- There have been some truly brilliant rock al- clusion of D- tals. ‘Group of the Year’ will most likely go to bums across the year, from the likes of Black Block Europe Foals whose 5th studio album divided fans Midi, Fontaines D.C, The Raconteurs and in ‘Group of the and critics but created a healthy buzz that will Bruce Springsteen that have pushed bounda- Year’ is another inter- esting addition that likely push them ahead of Coldplay. ‘Female ries, blurred styles and kept the genre fresh adds a bit of diversity to a category full of ge- Solo Artist’ will almost certainly go to the in- and vibrant. None of these made the list. neric radio friendly cannon-fodder. ‘Lad- credible and experimental work of FKA Twigs. Instead, the Grammys list features the broke Grove’ is a strong contender for The smart money is on Burna Boy to win likes of Bring Me The Horizon, Tool’s best song and in a year of grime ‘Best International Male Artist’ and Billie Eil- worst album and Vampire Weekend as truly breaking into the main- ish to win the female equivalent. I will riot if well as several landfill rock albums that stream, it’s refreshing to see Stormzy doesn’t win ‘Male Solo Artist’. have already faded into obscurity. hip hop and rap take up such a In short, this year’s music awards season 2020 Is The Year Of Newcomers large percentage of the nomi- is full of surprises. From the unlikely snubs With Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Lil Nas X nees. Expect a night of big to the even more unlikely conclusions, the leading the pack, it’s an undisputed fact that wins for the breakthrough well-deserved nominations and the ‘what the new music and younger artists are driving this hip hop acts of 2019. fuck’ inclusions, the Grammys and BRITs are year’s awards. While the Grammy committee Where Are All The showcasing the good, the bad and the utterly seems eager to acknowledge these artists, it Women? mad. Business as usual then. does seem like they are really battering you IMAGE: BBC MUSIC The main four cat- -Alex ARTS M6 TRUE CRIME: Fear is a Feminist Issue JENNA LUXON ON THE REASON BEHIND TRUE CRIME’S PREDOMINANTLY FEMALE AUDIENCE AS THE GENRE HITS AN ALL-TIME HIGH

‘PDL’ or ‘Personal Development basic principle that I was not at risk by simply 19 million downloads a month. Each week the pear, so best to always be prepared. But no Learning’ day was the one day each leaving my house. But now that it had been two female presenters discuss a murder each. one can tell you what to do if you see the mon- Aterm that my secondary school dedi- pointed out to me, now that I thought about They go over the details of the case, ster. You don’t know what you’re looking for cated to covering all the PHSE content the it, it seemed that my life had suddenly become its handling by the police and and you don’t know where you’re teachers had been avoiding over the past very small. its coverage in the media. looking. Which is just as well seven weeks. Instead of covering the topics I was 14 and, like most 14 year olds, the It didn’t take long because by the time you’ve little by little each week, they crammed them boundaries of my life did not stretch much be- for me to become worked out if what’s all into one tedious day. A torturous routine yond my walk to school and the bus route into obsessed with stood in front of you that resulted in something that felt a lot like a town. So, I don’t suppose I stopped to consid- this podcast is a monster, it will teenage equivalent of your infant school circle er how every other woman in the world lived and it was probably be too time, but with a depressing twist and no teddy through this late anyway. bears. that I be- But then you Like all instances of teachers breaking gan to re- find an account free from their subjects to try and impart Growing up in this search the of someone some ‘real life’ knowledge, PDL days had the “ true crime who’s experi- power to evoke in you a unique mixture of genre in enced the mon- boredom, despair, embarrassment and hilar- environment is much general. ster. In fact, ity. And while most of these sessions that I This was you’ve found a once laughed and cringed through I have long like being told there’s a when I re- podcast where forgotten, there is one that still sticks in my alised the all they talk mind. huge gender about are peo- Imagine a secondary school science class- monster after you imbalance ple who’ve seen room. The year group has been split by gen- in true crime a monster, people der and so you’re sat on a graffitied wooden audiences. No who have been hurt stool in a room full of 14 year old girls. At the her life up against this supposedly all-encom- matter the me- IMAGE: PUBLIC DOMAIN by the monster, and front of the classroom stand two commu- passing danger. As far as I was concerned, two dium, be it pod- even worse, people who nity support officers. They give people dressed like police officers had casts, books, television the monster has killed. And a short talk about being just made me listen to the cries shows or films, women are you’re inter- ested. safe when out in town, of a woman raped. And then the ones consuming true crime Not because you’re perverse or maca- stranger danger, the just like that they’d sent us across the board and there are countless bre. But because you’re scared of the monster usual. And then on our way. No reason- articles and research projects trying to work too and you have been since you were told to they start to ing given; no lessons out why. From the psychological, to the evo- start being scared at 14, if not earlier. mess about imparted. lutionary. Blaming the 24-hour news cycle or Knowledge is power. And fearmonger- with some- I guess, look- it’s just for the adrenaline rush; everyone has thing on the ing back, there got a theory. computer must have been And yet, I find nothing about the gen- screen, some assump- dered audience statistics for true crime sur- No matter the and you’re tion on the part prising. As soon as I began to read about the “ hopeful of those offic- number of women interested in true crime this might ers that further like I am, my mind cast back to being 14, sit- medium, women are mean explanation ting in that science classroom and listening there’s go- of this record- to a woman cry. Like a montage from a bad consuming true crime ing to be ing was not re- teen movie, my mind then went to an over- a break in quired. That we head shot of me walking down that corridor, them speak- would draw our slowing realising what a bad idea it would be across the board ing, at least IMAGE: EXACTLY RIGHT own conclusions; to ever leave my house again. for the length and I certainly did. Women are more interested in true crime of some poorly My adolescent brain than men you tell me? Well, of course they ing is just fearmongering. Being scared does produced video. took this newly impart- are. Because when you’ve been brought up in not protect you; being educated doesn’t nec- But what is ed knowledge and drew a society telling you to be scared of something, essarily either, but it empowers you. There is played to you next is not the logical conclusion that if to prepare for it, to expect it, you’re naturally nothing empowering about being made to sit a video. It is a recording. It doing nothing wrong except for quite interested in knowing some spe- and listen to a call to 999 after a sexual abuse is a recording of a woman phon- leaving your house could result in be- cifics about it. incident. Nothing whatsoever. I can’t see ing the police after having been raped. ing abused like this woman had been, then it Growing up in that that entire exercise had any Through all the nonsense they spoke would be wise to cut down the amount I leave this environment is purpose beyond the shock fac- about on those PDL days each term, it is only my house alone to a bare minimum. much like being tor. It simply aimed to scare, the memory of sitting in that science class- Six years on, and I’d like to say I’ve grown told there’s a and it succeeded. room and listening to that women’s voice that out of this logic. And for the most part I have. monster af- I don’t know what has stuck with me. Listening to this anony- But then I think about the thought processes ter you. No the boys did during mous voice as she tried to explain through her I go through when I leave my house at night. one can that hour’s session tears what had happened to her. She was in Walking when it’s dark, so at the moment any describe when we were lis- a room, but she didn’t know where. She had time after five, is one of my least favourite ac- to you tening to that tape. been attacked but she did not know by whom. tivities. I will walk the not-so-mean streets of exactly I never asked at Her attacker had gone, but she did not know York alone at night, but not without a scowl what the time, but in if they were coming back. on my face. A set jaw, a fast pace, a direct this the years since The recording ended and the bell rang. route. I keep my earphones in so no one will mon- I’ve so often won- We all stood up, filed out of the room and that speak to me but with the music volume low so ster dered. was that. That was what? What happened to I could hear someone walk up behind me. I looks The interest this woman, did they find her? Did they find cross to the other side of the road if someone like in true crime is her attacker? We were never told. But what I walks towards me. I make escape routes and and so gendered not be- remember to this day, in even greater detail plans of places to hide. I engage in this vast it looks cause of a 24-hour than the recording itself, is the feeling I had range of paranoid thinking, under the mis- like no one news cycle, we all fall walking down that science corridor toward guided notion that it might make the blindest and at the victim to that influ- my next session of the day, the feeling of my bit of difference to my safety. same time ence. It is not because of life shrinking around me. I recently started listening to a podcast looks a little bit IMAGE: NETFLIX wanting an adrenaline rush Within the time it took to listen to that called My Favourite Murder, which was what like everyone. No either, we all have adrenaline recording, my life had shrunk. And I felt em- got me thinking about all this again. Presented one can tell you where in us. barrassed. I felt stupid and naïve. I had never by American comedians Georgia Hardstark the monster is, and so the The interest in true crime is gen- stopped to consider before how many of the and Karen Kilgariff,My Favourite Murder is monster could be anywhere. No dered because we live in a society that makes things I hoped to do in my life relied upon the a ‘true-crime comedy’ podcast that has over one can say if or when the monster will ap- fear gendered. ARTS M7 @nousemuse Think equal through a multilingual experience Emily Mellows takes a Look at The Norman Rea Gallery’s latest Showcase of York talent in aid of ‘think equal’

hink Equal Through a Multilingual provoking. His poetry had a lovely musicality protect against exploitation and unwanted to undertake creating and performing pieces Experience was a collaboration of mu- and was evidently deeply inspired and rooted harmful attention”, while still acknowledging in other languages, or encouraging their art- Tsicians, artists, rappers, singers, poets, in sensory experience and familial bonds. As that such censorship leads to the suppression ists to explore language, culture or equality and self-professed ‘rant-ers’, aiming to re- Imran performed, the audience were wrapped of female identity and sexuality. in their work. Alternatively, the event could spond and highlight ‘the recent cases of sexual up in what felt like a hazy childhood memory. One issue with the event was per- simply be rebranded as a celebration of violence across the globe’ and raise money for It was evident that this event showcased haps that its advertising was University student artists, poets, Think Equal. The event acknowledged that a talented collection of poets, songwriters and incredibly misleading. The musicians and creators. often university life protects and blinds us to artists. However, it became increasingly ob- event was branded as a Another issue with the issues of the real world, arguing that al- ‘multilingual experi- the event was that though it is easy to enjoy the privileges that ence’, but there was throughout the event university life entails, we should refrain from little emphasis at least five differ- living in a little ‘York Bubble’. If the event A celebration of throughout the ent causes and hu- showcased anything, it was the fact that the event on explor- man rights issues students of the University of York are any- student artists, poets ing or celebrat- were discussed thing but unwilling to face the problems that ing different by various po- lay outside of university walls. languages. Two ets, singers and Hannah Young’s cover of Jazmine and creators of the poets speakers. These Sullivan’s ‘Masterpiece’ and Wignii who performed topics ranged Mtopo’s performance of Billie Eilish’s spoke in an- from sexual vio- ‘idon’twannabeyouanymore’ set both the tone other language; lence, gay rights, and the standard of the evening. Later in the vious as the night progressed that there was Urdu and Ger- the mental health night, we saw Writer’s Rain, whose original nothing to tie these acts together. It was less a man, however of university stu- songs left the audience collectively holding cohesive ‘experience’ united in conveying” and there wasn’t a sin- dents and the their breath until the very last note. Writer’s exploring the complexity of a single idea or gle singer or rap- Israeli-Palestinian Rain’s original pieces ‘Breathe’ and ‘Molasses’ theme, and more of an open mic night. per who performed debate. The audience had a softness and warmth, beautifully con- Perhaps the artwork was slightly more on the night in another were presented with a trasting the more serious lyrics and issues of bound together by an overarching theme; the language. Neither of the dizzying number of chari- body image and mental health. The Sham- censorship of female bodies in mass media. two poets who elected to per- ties and ideas, meaning they IMAGE: KLÁRA ŠIMONOVÁ ble, a Yorkshire-based band, and Tom Gul- Tazmin Adam’s two oil paintings, Exposure form their pieces in another lan- left slightly dazed, half wondering liver also played brilliant original songs with and Exposure II, were the pieces which stood guage performed an original piece, although which of the causes they had actually donated a confidence and charm which showed their out, purely because they reflected the nuances they performed with an infectious enthusi- to. The organisers’ attempt to give voice to so obvious passion and experience. Saif Imran’s and complexities of the issue of censorship. asm for the foreign languages they tackled. many societies and organisations was admira- original poetry, inspired by his Palestinian As Adams wrote, the pieces recognise that “on Perhaps if the event is continued next year, ble, but perhaps focusing in on a single issue grandfather were also incredibly thought- one level censorship on the naked form helps the organisers could encourage more artists would have left a more lasting impression. book review: richard ayoade’s ‘Ayoade On Top’ sam campbell reviews the latest offering from richard ayoade, a deep dive into a forgotten gwyneth paltrow film

fter reading Richard Ayoade’s latest of small-town Cleveland to the heady heights interest Ted Stewart in ‘I Can’t Believe Your Ayoade’s keen critical and creative eye allows study of the medium of film, I am fully of Paris First Class International. I have never Boyfriend Owns This Whole Houseboat’, and the text to burst into life, engaging with its Acommitted to the position that no seen this film, but after reading the book a meditation on the film’s moral quandary of rich tapestry in which even the most minor of work of art criticism can be com- I feel as if I could recite its plot tempering one’s dreams with romance and characters (is Herb even a character?) capti- plete without a firm grasp in my sleep. As those of you family life in ‘“Window Seat or Aisle?” Can vates the reader. on the potency and value who have seen Top will You Sit in Both at the Same Time?’. In another inspired critical turn, Ayoade of aviation-related know better than I, I have made an effort here to convey the considers the ethics of the role of the airline wordplay. In this its complex narra- scope of Ayoade’s analysis. As well as casting host(ess) in ‘A View on Stewardship’. Setting wonderful little tive themes, lab- the film against a quotation from the Book book, Ayoade yrinthine plot of Genesis, he argues that Top illustrates the takes on the and intense radical exception to the relative ‘dominion’ close read- dialogue are This hilarious of humankind over its fellow creatures: the ing everyone notoriously airline steward. Elsewhere, he points out the with even a difficult book displays the etymological link between the leading male’s vague inter- to follow. surname, Stewart, which bears resemblance est in film Luckily, positive potential of to the Old English word for ‘guardian’. Just has been Ayoade de- another example of how On Top draws out the waiting for lineates finer elements of the film’s text. as he picks the enigma postmodernist criticism On a serious note, this hilarious book dis- apart what of this film, plays the positive potential of postmodernist he refers to as and unspools criticism. David Foster Wallace once claimed “the best cab- it to us at a an eye to the broader reaches of the film and that postmodernism had run its course; in the in-crew dram- manageable its many rabbit-holes of context and cultural age of Family Guy and South Park, the dis- edy ever filmed”, pace with help- implications, he also gives Top the appraisal” sident voices of popular culture had become View From the Top ful interjections to it deserves, appreciating its subtler textual el- too cynical, obscuring society’s jaded core (2003). Touching assist us at trickier ements which the casual viewer might miss. beneath layers of comic lightheartedness. on everything from the points. The book is di- For example, on Donna’s friend Sherry’s boat- Conversely, Top represents a more genuinely world’s premier Journey vided into six neat parts, owning boyfriend: “Although we never meet lighthearted approach to culture: the trashy IMAGE: YUSUF LAHER tribute act, continental philoso- from ‘Approach’, via ‘Taking Sherry’s boyfriend, Herb, the fact he owns a can be enjoyed, in a sense, if it is for a moment phy, the subtleties of big hairstyles, Off’ and ‘The Life of Sky’, all the way houseboat is enough to evoke an image of a taken seriously. There is a deeper criticism, and Christmas in Ipswich, Ayoade guides us to ‘A Rapid Descent.’ These parts feature en- man alive to the tax benefits of offshore living that at the same time does not interfere with on an intriguing voyage through the intrica- lightening chapters such as the contextual ‘A [...] Lots of chaps see fit to split a boat. Not the comic value, and cuts to the problems that cies of an early-noughties Hollywood era. View of Goop’ (analysing Gwyneth Paltrow’s Herb. None of this ‘Would you mind getting Top represents – or those that in fact aren’t ad- View From the Top follows Donna lifestyle brand of that name, and its infamous the boat back to me on Thursday? I promised dressed in the film, such as capitalism’s darker Jensen, played by Gwyneth Paltrow, as she ‘vaginal eggs’), a walk through the all-impor- to take the old crate out with my father in law.’ side in opposition to the American Dream ascends from the purgatorial ‘waiting room’ tant meet-cute between Donna and her love ‘Get your own boat,’ Herb would say.” Here, narrative it supposes. FEATURES M8 blood, sweat and beers ‘Are we all ready to get sicked on?’: Patrick walker spends a night with student-led volunteer group nightsafe

t’s just gone 10pm, and all throughout quite easy.” This evening, most of our work talking things through with people having a ourselves at the McDonalds tills chatting York, the streets are filling with students would involve handing out foil blankets to rubbish night out as it is the material support through the evening together. Sam is proud Icelebrating the end of the winter term toil girls wearing miniskirts and backless dress- of flip flops and plasters. of the leadership experience and the exten- with a healthy night of clubbing and alcohol. es without coats: a move that was far At around 2.30am, a rugby bro is sive training he’s received through the society, For NightSafe, the volunteers who give their from sensible considering the -1 ejected by DoorSafe staff after which now enables over 40 volunteers to be time each evening to support drunk or oth- degree temperature reading getting his penis out in front thrown up on in the name of ensuring their erwise-at-risk fellow students, the work has on my phone. of a female bartender in fellow students are safe and hap- only just begun. The goal, Sam an effort to get served. Tonight, I’m shadowing a team of three says, is to “not make Unsurprisingly, his NightSafe society members, armed with a the situation worse” efforts have not defibrillator and a body camera, who will be for each indi- earned him a drink The opportunity to helping clear up messes (both figurative and vidual they treat. and he now hangs “ literal) throughout the evening. For Sam, NightSafe volun- around watching Ned, and Molly, this is the final shift of around teers are trained people leave as train in self-defence, four in the term, but they’re nonetheless en- in first aid (it’s we begin to help thusiastic to get started. Their equipment and actually a rea- others. Door therapy, and first aid office space is housed in Eric Milner, in the son that many staff on student old Vanbrugh buildings across the lake. The sign up,) but all nights are em- free of charge office features a computer for ingesting foot- severe cases, like ployed by the age and recording the night’s exploits, sev- party-goers with Students’ Union, eral cabinets that house disposable items like head injuries, are and DoorSafe has is a bonus medical gloves, sick bags, and foil blankets, handed over to the to run a tight line and enough mini water bottles stacked in the emergency services. between keeping stu- corner to flood campus lake. The foil blankets in our dents happy, and letting py. Another member, Alex, says he joined after Having suited up in the infamous orange backpacks are very thin, the bouncers enforce club deciding it would be “rewarding,” even “em- jackets, we head out into the freezing tem- and don’t actually do much to rules. It’s a challenging role, powering” for his mental health. This term, peratures. We’re given a free ride to town by warm students up, but they help and they has had to get rid of staff he encountered an extreme situation where the First driver: it’s one of the many instances calm people down in the long slow line that in the past that have been too rough with a casualty was found bleeding from multi- that show how much the complex, challeng- is steadily forming outside Revs. I’m slowly intoxicated students. That said, DoorSafe on ple impacts. The team patched their subject ing work done by NightSafe every evening is finding it bizarre to be experiencing the whole the radio, to ensure that the relationships be- up and assisted the ambulance service, giv- appreciated by the staff that keep York run- thing sober. NightSafe volunteers get to see tween bouncers and students are kept fair. ing their subject the best possible chance for ning at night, from the police, to the venue a completely different side of the city, from Venues in York also work together to coordi- recovery following a night out gone horribly their utilisation of the CCTV network that nate against rowdy students, and will radio wrong. completely blankets the city centre (nowhere, each other to stop certain groups from enter- We take a taxi back to Eric Milner, and I’m told, goes un-filmed), to their more objec- ing places if they’re believed to be a nuisance. have to wait in the office for a while as the NightSafe is an tive judgement of the better of the two kebab The police listen into the same frequency, and body cam footage ingests onto the geriatric “ vans (it’s Oki’s, by the way. Apparently Deni’s NightSafe work with them in certain situa- computer and Molly, Sam, and Ned slowly opportunity to is nauseating without the aid of alcohol). tions where volunteer safety might be threat- unpack their gear. Records of students helped, Around 1am, a more problematic case ened. and equipment used are kept throughout the emerges: a girl has been brought out of the A large chunk of NightSafe’s funding night, and this must be recorded on a table, as see a different side club by her friends, completely intoxicated actually comes from the North police stats are, along with a form for severe and barely speaking. She needs help sobering Yorkshire Police Community incidents. This information can be referred of the city up before being bundled into an Uber. In the Fund, in recognition of the back to later, as well as providing opportu- kitchen, we huddle round the Revs pizza oven work they do saving time nities to prove the extent of the effort that for warmth as Molly and Sam begin the slow and funding for emergency NightSafe undergo during the four student staff. As we pull into the bus stop, Sam tunes process of talking the girl into sipping water services. The £2,860 grant nights each week. his radio to the frequency that bouncers use and calming down. Both are trained in mental is combined with a £5,190 Across 2019, NightSafe members dedi- to coordinate efforts throughout the evening. first aid, and they patiently talk her through grant from York alumni cated over 2,000 hours to volunteering NightSafe are frequently called on to assist basic breathing techniques, and offer her the through YuFund, but Night- around York, balancing heavy academic com- in situations that go beyond the bouncers’ hurl-bag until she’s stable enough to get a taxi Safe remains a student so- mitments with occasionally stressful eve- paygrade. home. We have to leave her beforehand: taxi ciety without a YUSU grant, nings out in town. Having been on my It’s Sunday, and tonight our focus will be drivers recognise the orange jackets now, and which squeezes funding. first sober night out, I’ve begun to on Revs. Before that, we head to the river to won’t take students that are being helped by Even tonight, with things understand why. Because of the re- check for any signs that someone might have volunteers. relatively quiet, we’ve spect they have earned, NightSafe fallen in, or be close to danger. NightSafe was Molly has really appreciated the opportu- burnt through sev- volunteers hold a privileged originally started for this purpose: after the nity to put her psychology degree to practical eral pieces of dis- position through their rela- tragic death in the river Foss of York student use. Talking things through with inebriated posable medical tionships with the various Megan Roberts in 2014, and it emerged that club-goers is a large part of the role, and her equipment, people that serve York’s 24 people had met the same fate experience with it shines through in and I’m booming club scene. in York’s waterways over the the calm, respectful treatment of slowly real- It’s hard to imagine last 15 years. NightSafe still the drunk students she’s treating. ising that how situations we works with Megan’s mother, Ned stands behind us, filling out more dealt with over the Jackie Roberts, to increase notes, and recording on the body- money night would have awareness and safety around cam. For Ned, NightSafe is an op- would played out in 2013, the river at night. portunity to see a different side help before NightSafe was Tonight the river looks of the city, and to help fellow vol- founded. relatively calm, and we students when they most need un- Not only is the head back to hang around it. teers work rewarding, but the cinema sign, and wait Another student comes out by the opportunity to for crisis. Shifts on to us cold and clearly dis- allowing gain training in self-de- the team can vary tressed. She’s been aban- them to fence, therapy, and first wildly, but team doned by her friends at purchase better aid free of charge is also leader Sam explains some point during the night kit. a big bonus. Alex admits that, this term, the and clearly just needs some- As the the work can be “challenging,” nights that he’s been on one to talk to. Mental health night draws but says his membership of the have been relatively quiet. issues develop at a pretty alarm- to a close society has “been really good “This year’s freshers have ing rate for many of York’s over- around experience for me to develop as been pretty good. Even the worked students, and it’s clear that 2.30am, a team leader and think on my nights early in the year have been as much of NightSafe’s work is about we find IMAGES: PATRICK WALKER (ALL) feet.” FASHION M9 red carpet chic: a review of the golden globes Sarah gatenby-howells looks at how designers have dressed the leading figures at this year's awards ceremony

he Golden Globes awards ceremo- though simple, Dior chose for the dresses to fashion trends like the bold neon colours of The Morning Show, wore a MiuMiu dress ny prides itself on the abundance of be relatively reserved in both colour palette her yellow feather bag and hot pink shoes. replicating historic shapes, the burlesque THollywood glamour, gowns and and composition; the exposure of the actors' Killing Eve producer and Fleabag writer, frills outline the plunging neckline which grace that arrive in the form of shoulders and subtle highlighting of their Phoebe Waller-Bridge, looked magnificent again gives the dress a modern twist and our favourite celebrities for an collar bones with large diamond neck- in a Ralph and Russo ensemble, slightly youthfulness furthered by the ability of evening to celebrate excellence laces, made both of them some of the Chanel-esque with tweed suit trou- the bow and baby blue colour to retain in film and television, and is fur- best dressed on the carpet. Although sers and blazer finished with black the element of innocent youthfulness. ther watched by millions every patterns seemed to be lost from the red Christian Louboutin stilettos - the The absence of pattern enabled Kaitlyn year who desire the op- carpet scene, some designers portrayed fashion symbol of power Denver to stand out in the sea of mono- portunity for an evening their atypical and risky styles by tak- and success. It is fair chrome with her billowing to dress up in hand- ing a forward-thinking approach to say that the outfit sleeve, embroidered patch- made couture gowns to the structure of the gar- resembled her work and cinched waist and Tiffany & Co dia- ments, many attempting persona and Valentino dress that looked monds. The Golden bold sleeves. Killing Eve year perfectly. as though it could have been Globes kicked off the star Jodie Comer’s (far Zoey Deutch (far designed for a rebellious 19th 2020 awards season right) Mary Katrant- left) was anoth- century aristocratic teen. with just that and zou’s dress was a per- er star with an Valentino did as they do best although events fect example of bold atypical modern and managed to keep the floral within the Bev- structure and al- approach to so- print modern through its ma- erly Hilton were though some have phistication; her nia and black outlines giving it tense and at taken a dislik- yellow bell wings a slightly three-dimensional ef- times awkward, ing to the not with the deep fect. Finally, no 2020 Golden thanks to Ricky form-fitting v-line dress, ac- Globes rundown would be Gervais's speech, the dress, her outfit, centuated by able to passover the swan- red carpet remained a taken as a whole, her plunging like figure of Billy Porter space encompassed by portrays a higher diamond necklace (centre) in Alex Vinash the Hollywood dream. level of sophis- and short, slicked who, like a swan, a vision The fashion allure this tication while back hair, dem- of white, managed to el- year was drawn pri- still enabling onstrates perfect- egantly float down the marily by monochro- her to in- ly how elements red carpet with deter- matic outfits. Jennifer corporate of youthfulness mination, a message, Aniston and Helen modern and grace can and a fight continu- Mirren, both in Dior be executed. ing the journey of Haute Couture, Bel Pow- breaking gen- demonstrated how ley, who plays der barriers in simple elegance Claire Canway the fashion is sometimes the in Apple TV’s world. best way to go. Al- IMAGE: @ZOEYDEUTCH IMAGE CREDITS: @THEEBILLYPORTER new series IMAGE CREDITS: @JODIEMCOMER STYLE GUIDE: MASTERING THE FRENCH 'SAVOIR FAIRE' SOFIA BIELLI's tips and tricks to incorporate famous effortless parisian styles into your day-to-day university looks

ver wondered how the majority of Starting from your beauty face, making you look fresh and less tired. I side. French women manage to look flaw- routine, always give priority to must admit that I have never seen a French For the accessories, a nice tote bag will Eless, even when wearing jeans and skincare rather than makeup. woman wearing tons of foundation on her get you through your day at uni, but go with a t-shirt? Me too. Despite being Italian, Having a natural, dewy-look- face, so opt for a light base like a BB or CC something leathery and small in the evening; I found myself staring at their effortless ing skin is more important cream; Glossier’s products are probably the prefer a shoulder bag to a clutch though, so panache every single summer on the than covering it up with best choice for a non-makeup makeup look. you’re more comfortable. Riviera, and I was so envious that I hon- foundation. Kick-start your A little eyeliner is always welcomed, but keep I hope this was an efficient way to explain estly wished I was born in my neighbour- morning by gently cleans- it thin and close to the lash line. To complete how to get that Parisian style everyone is al- ing country. Ironically, once I moved to ing your skin with the look, apply a natural or a red lipstick us- ways talking about, but let me make one thing England, I was constantly mistaken cold water; this will ing your fingertips instead of doing it straight clear: effortless-looking doesn’t mean that for a French girl— I’ve never known close your pores from the bullet. there is no effort put in, and if this particu- why, but I was happy to play along. and de-puff your Outfit-wise, keep it simple with straight lar style made it to the world’s most famous Throughout the years (and denims or trousers, long enough to cover your magazines, it only takes a short ride on the especially thanks to Instagram ankles. Most of the time, straight jeans like Metro in Paris to realise that there are a multi- and YouTube) I was able to un- classic Levi’s are not meant to be comfortable, tude of different trends and styles in Paris and derstand what made the French because they’re not made to hug your curves France. Most of the time the French way is not style so alluring to many of us, and therefore have no stretch in them. But about the way you look, but the way you feel. and it all comes down to a simple that’s the whole point. As the French say “il philosophy: less is more. Quality faut souffrir pour être belle,” meaning that over quantity is a concept that, it’s got to hurt to be beautiful. especially in the two Fs (food When it’s cold, ditch flashy prints and The Fashion Team's and fashion), is also embraced textures for a nice monochromatic knitted in Italy— unless you’re Chiara jumper or cardigan, it’ll appear very sim- French Inspo Ferragni, that is. But if the Ital- ple and yet sophisticated at the same time. ians are more focused on show- Complete the look with a pair of loafers to Jeanne Damas: ing off their branded outfits, in look absolutely effortless, or suede boots with @jeannedamas France it is quite the opposite. a chunky heel if you want to add a touch of Leia Sfez: But without further ado, I oomph to your day. @leiasfez will now try to give you some If you're searching for inspiration, just Violette: tips and tricks I learned do a quick online search for the most fa- @violette_fr along the way to (attempt mous French fashion icons, especially from Adenorah: to) master the French way the 70s. Francoise Hardy and Jane Birkin @annelauremais and sport it effortlessly are two good examples. Or just check the at uni. IMAGE: ROBERT HUHARDEAUX IMAGE: CINECENTA FILM DISTRIBUTORS suggested Instagram accounts in the box be- MODELS: Sophie Donald, Rachel Evans, Will Cahill, Tom Willett

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Models: Chess Warren Ellie Asha Bano-Few Ellie Ellis-Webber Hamish Lee Leon Costelloe Zara Agha MATCH MATCH music M12 ‘party’s over’: underfunding is killing york’s clubs With fibbers and mansion’s recent departure, Fenella johnson looks at the impact of venue closures across york

he effort to protect what is left of York’s ciety, a shrine to many students’ twin passions likely to continue to be stifled and squeezed initially shows little signs of hope. The failures dancefloors, bars and music venues - absolute bangers and cheap jagerbombs - out of business for the next five years. A gov- of York Parties is ever-present in the mind of Twas recently hit by a double blow with is threatened by these plans, as is Salvation. ernment that doesn’t find the space or anyone who has ever spent an evening the closure of Mansion and Fibbers. Victims Mainstream venues with high revenues are care for libraries is unlikely to hopelessly queuing outside Sal- of the persistent trend of the replacement of being - or likely to be - closed down, and it is see value in art and cultural vos, only to be kicked out nightclubs and local music venues with apart- unlikely that local music venues that seek to venues. The slow closure once inside by a bouncer ment blocks, the loss of the clubs highlights protect and find local talent are to be afforded of such venues is cen- for daring to behave the fraught situation of the city’s nightlife any saving grace. The music scene in York tral to the question like they might be and music scene. Both clubs were central to does not get the same protection as its other of what culture enjoying them- the inclusion of independent, student-driven cultural attractions, but without its diverse means and how selves. Fibbers’ nights promoting local talent alongside more cultural offerings the city stands in the dan- we can defend owners have mainstream events, which helped to estab- ger of becoming a playground for the wealthy, it. Key to this pledged that lish a distinctive personality and culture in tourists and day-trippers eager for museums defence is it will re- the city’s nightlife. As such, their closures are and staid coffee shops. vocal sup- open, but troubling. The steady creep of capital invest- The question of what aspects of culture port via there is no ment, rising rents, the continuing are locally valued and protected the mecha- prospective threats to local music venues: must be set against the issues nisms of the venue at the all this creates a bitter cock- of nation-wide arts fund- slow power time of writ- tail that should prompt ing. Strikingly, the 2019 of local poli- ing, and the us to ask not only who Conservative manifes- tics, as the replacement owns our cities, but to had no separate recent saving of its tradi- what kind of cul- chapter or even a of The Cres- tional Thurs- ture we want them paragraph dedi- cent shows. day night out to embody. cated to culture, Following with a temporary Cities are as has generally the submission of one in Kuda is not IMAGE: ALEX THOMPSON traditionally been the case. A planning applica- an entirely thrilling seen as tran- hidden and un- tions to turn the next- prospect. The rise of sient. When clearly funded door nursery into four student-driven independ- nightclubs or lo- £250 million apartments, local action or- ent nights at The Lounge and cal music venues pledge to “re- ganized by the owners meant those the Independent Venue Week at the shut, new ones gional arts and plans were rejected in a unanimous vote by lo- end of January does bring a sense of optimism spring up to re- libraries” is little cal councillors. Venues like The Crescent pro- to the state of things. Though the deep pock- place them. How- more than a band- tect and help local music talent, and encour- ets of investors and developers may be threat- ever, as the ambitious aid on the gaping age independent and unique music nights. ening to carve their path of choice through the IMAGE: ALEX THOMPSON proposals to redevelop wound of ten years of The cultural loss of these venues closing must city, the resolve of creative communities and Rougier Street suggest, austerity-driven cuts. Re- be placed against the benefits such develop- of students to think around obstacles ensures York may not be following gional theatres, museums, ments may bring. that nightclubs, music venues and music cul- that model. The much-loved So- music venues - all three are The future of York’s party and music scene ture can prevail. an erasmus student’s guide to global music with the future of erasmus in doubt, charlie williams looks into past and present international music scenes arliament’s decision on 8 January to Germany gins and ends with Tame Impala, but the high be a modernized take on aspects of traditional vote against “New Clause 10” – an Germany’s musical heyday came in the quality of output from a myriad of artists de- bossa nova and samba. Milton Nascimento’s Pamendment to the government’s Brexit 1970s when the start of the decade saw the serves far more of a reputation than it is cur- Clube Da Esquina, and Novos Baianos’ Aca- bill – has cast ambiguity over the status of the North-West’s psychedelic and experimental rently afforded. On their 2015 release,Man It bou Chorare stand as testament to the great Erasmus scheme, and British students’ op- rock scenes become so ubiquitous that they Feels Like Space Again, Pond’s ethereal sound variety of the genre. Both albums are perfectly portunities to spend a year abroad in member were coined by the British press as “krau- is reminiscent of Spiritualized at times, with crafted collections of diverse musical motifs, states of the European Union. Though the trock”, and the end of the decade saw Kraft- grooves that sound exactly as colourful as the from meandering jazz, to erupting psychede- British government will still have scope to ne- werk emerge as pioneers of electronic music, album’s cover would lead you to believe. On lia. Almost 50 years after the genre’s emer- gotiate a future Erasmus agreement, its rejec- through their ground-breaking use of synths. the noisier side of psychedelic gence, 2019 saw a fantastic MPB release from tion of the scheme as a priority of the Brexit CAN, Faust, and NEU defined the atmospher- rock, King Gizzard and the Ana Frango Elétrico, which managed to recre- talks is sure to concern students. At a time in ic mystery of “krautrock”, and it’s Lizard Wizard represent ate so much of what made the first wave of the the academic year when students may be con- easy to see why they are often perhaps the most efficient movement so special. sidering overseas study, a discussion of some seen to have influenced band in the genre, having Chile hugely influential international music scenes the punk and post-punk released 12 albums since This article may seem slightly disingenu- may serve as encouragement for prospective movements. Just listen 2014. Their albums often ous in describing music from the early 1970s students to travel abroad. to CAN’s ‘Mushroom’ or take on the conceptual, as a way to lure students in 2020 into studying Spain ‘Vitamin C’ for a taste of and can span entirely abroad, but that was exactly the era of music York students travel to towns and cities the post-punk aesthetic five different genreswhich I found so captivating during my time across the length and breadth of Spain, but years before it hit the UK. from one release to away in Chile. Chile’s most fondly remem- the best example of a contemporary super- Towards the end of the dec- the next. bered musical heroes are seen in a far more star hails from a region famous for its pro- ade, Kraftwerk’s Die Brazil sombre light than the others described on this

independence movement. For this reason, Mensch-Maschine IMAGE: ODEON RECORDS In the list, that is, because Quilapayún, Inti-Illima- Rosalía, born in Cataluña, manages to em- and Trans Eu- early-1970s, ni, and Victor Jara were respectively exiled, body aspects of Cataluñan, and more broadly ropa Express are a loosely refused re-entry to the country, or tortured Spanish trends. The release of her first record, among the first defined genreand killed during the military dictatorship of Los Ángeles, in 2017 showcased her incred- forays of modern formed in Rio Augusto Pinochet, which began in 1973. The ible vocal intensity over traditional flamenco music into synth- de Janeiro and genre promoted by the three artists before and and folk instrumentation. However, 2018’s El pop. quickly diffused during the dictatorship was known as Nueva Mal Querer made Rosalía a household name Australia throughout the Canción Chilena, and many songs of that pe- in the Spanish-speaking world, and produced In the eyes country – it riod, such as ‘Venceremos’ (We Shall Win) and her first number one album in Spain, through of the rest of the was known as ‘El Pueblo Unido Jamas Será Vencido’ (The art-pop instrumentals and catchy hooks. Hits world, Australia’s Música Popular People United Will Never Be Defeated) are ‘Malamente’ and ‘Pienso En Tu Mira’ will be psychedelic-rock Brasileira, and was still living symbols of resistance and freedom sure to captivate even non-Spanish speakers. presence often be- generally considered to in modern-day Chile. music M13 classic reviews Sam Campbell takes a look back at three iconic albums to revisit in the new year the New Music

In its minutiae, it is melancholy Deer Park’, with its motorik beat brought the two parties together – even painful. For all the trip- and chaotic organ screeches that at his Factory studio, where they playlist Portishead hoppy coolness, there is an un- made me think of krautrock, be- began rehearsing. The German dercurrent of loneliness. As Gib- fore I was reminded that this is singer remarkably manages to bons sings on ‘Wandering Star’: The Fall – and therefore not re- give performances that are ten- 1. Wild Nothing - Foyer Dummy “Please could you stay awhile to ally like anything else in tative, involved and share my grief / For its such a the world. But there inflected with the 2. Duster - Ghost World hinking of what a clas- lovely day / To have to always feel was something meaning of words sic album means, I this way / And the time that I gripping about it; that she herself 3. Squarepusher - Nervelevers Twould suggest will suffer less Is when I I think it is the did not write. On the definition that it never have to wake.” ability for groove ‘Femme Fatale’ 4. TTY - Buttercreem has to come after Or else on ‘Ped- that make The (the third track something; you estal’: ‘Ridicule Fall so addic- of the album) 5. The Big Moon - Barcelona think you have breathes a sigh / tive, and just on she is trans- experienced You abandoned the right side of cendent, cap- 6. Hot Chip - Positive what a great me / Lost for- oblivion. The ini- turing both the album is, and ever’. But all of tial haos is deceiv- female subject and 7. Mura Masa feat. Ellie Rowsell - Teen- then something this is disguised, ing, in that there is the captivated nar- age Headache Dreams IMAGE: VERVE comes at you in or aestheticised actually a great deal of rator. Telling two stories a way that is con- and repackaged, awareness in the performance. simultaneously, she manipulates 8. Stormzy - Still Disappointed nected to what you as something beau- It is improvised, yes, but Smith’s her dynamics from a hushed and IMAGE: POLYDOR have expeienced in tiful. The unhappiness vocals skip over the band’s angu- seductive tone to her signature, 9. Wiley - Eediyat Skengman 2 the past, but ultimately of the soul, the scratched lar instrumentals with a remark- highly emotive and taut register is something more. A classic al- vinyl and beaten up gear come able sense of rhythm. This is par- that almost feels like a yell. 10. St. Vincent - Slow Disco (Nina bum has to transcend; it needs to out as this thing which is glossy ticularly the case on the sludgy Reed’s fascinating lyr- Kraviz Gabber Me Gently Remix) baffle. Thinking in these terms, and at its surface oozes desire grooves of ‘Winter (Hostel Maxi)’ ics narrate the album, storying Dummy is an album I associate and allure, rather than the pain and ‘Winter 2’ as well as the more his conflicted relationship with 11. Abstract Orchestra, Slum Village - with memories of growing up, of it contains. Its sexiness, on in- linear sections of ‘Mere Pseud heroin addiction. On one level, Raise It Up childhood and what came after spection, becomes haunting and Mag. Ed.’ this record could be listened to as it. The album before the shock uncanny. There is an acute sense something like a character study 12. Mall Grab, Turnstile - Yes, I Need of Dummy was Massive Attack’s of awareness; Smith knows he of Reed. Just as William Bur- My Generator seminal Blue Lines. I thought is doing something outrageous roughs did in the 50s through about including that in this list, The Fall and getting away with it (regard- the novel form, Reed captures but that would be dishonest, I less of what the sycophants and what it is like to exist with heroin think, in that Dummy is an ob- insufferables think). Mayhem is in America. The frantic, restless, jectively better album (and, as Hex enduction hour unleashed, then spun in a strange craving jitters in ‘Waiting for the Ben Shapiro would say, facts performance of improvised art- Man’, to ‘Heroin’ – the second don’t care about your feelings – istry into something coherent longest track of the album – are not even me, the omnipotent re- he one time I got to see . a drawn out, intimate look in- viewer). Blue Lines is the album The Fall live, the lineup The Velvet side Reed’s perspective as an ad- with which I grew up, and Dum- Tfeatured Smith’s wife at dict. “I’ve made a big decision / my is the one that came after. the time, who entered the stage Underground I’m gonna try to nullify my life.” Until my early teens, my relation- carrying a pile of cardigans and This is the most beautiful and the ship with Portishead’s music was multiple shopping bags, which The velvet darkest cut on the record. passing and fragmentary – as op- she kept with her as she stood But Reed’s artistry would posed to Massive Attack’s, which next to a keyboard and wailed UNDERGROUND & NICO not have been the same without is ingrained in my DNA. But as for the duration of the set. The the influence of Warhol, who IMAGE: WARP RECORDS an adolescent music nerd, Dum- rest of the band remained stormy his is it. The banana al- helped to draw the music out of my changed the way I listened faced throughout. While be- bum. Before it was a quad- the band. For example, ‘Sunday to music. It was clever; depend- ing completely bereft of formal Truple-priced and badly Morning’ was inspired by Warhol ing on one’s mood, woozy and cohesion, The Fall were incred- pressed reissued vinyl record in asking Reed to write a song about ‘chilled’, or else gritty and deeply ibly prolific, spurting out LPs for Urban Outfitters, or a sweatshop paranoia. The result is sublime: introspective; effortlessly cool; more than 40 years, as a kind of t-shirt in Topshop, The Velvet Un- a sultry, celesta-laden lullaby SHIT idiosyncratic and avant-garde. off-beat stream of consciousness. derground & Nico was a seminal that nevertheless features lyrics The story of Portishead be- Listeners were granted access to work of psychedelic proto-punk such as “watch out, the world’s gan, brilliantly, in Neneh Cher- the gaze of that unhinged genius, created at the twilight of the behind you.” Reed investigated MUSICIANS ry’s kitchen – where Barrow was Mark E. Smith. counter-cultures. Wedged in be- sado-masochism in ‘Venus In helping to record her album Provoked by disaffection and tween the hippie generation, and Furs’ – named after the novel by Homebrew. Using a combination irritation with ‘bland bastards’ hedonistic 70s New York – this is the man from whose name the of samples and their own home and ‘inept hippies’, the album is an album which is hard to under- word masochism derives. Reed’s SAY. recordings, the band began work crafted around the idea estimate in terms of its origi- hypnotic lyrics are matched with on the album with the initial re- of the invocation, or nality, influence and viola drones and jangly guitars, cording of ‘Sour Times’. The pro- ‘induction’, of mag- cultural importance. reminding us that the record is “If i see your mum down duction process included at some ic – inspired by Before the Sex Pis- equally John Cale’s masterpiece points recording the tracks to vi- the landscape of tols gatecrashed as much as it is Reed’s. Cale, who croydon nyl, before dragging them across Iceland, where the Silver Jubilee cut his teeth as an avant-garde the studio floor to degrade the the band be- with their per- performer with John Cage and sound – conjuring that organic gan record- formance on the others, is responsible for a great market, I’m vintage sound which character- ing the tracks. Thames in 1977, deal of the band’s sound in this ises Dummy. Placing the album Combine this The Velvet Un- epoch of its existence. ‘The Black gonna rip in this context captures its sheer concept with derground played Angel’s Death Song’ is another ingenuity, and that combina- Smith’s sardon- a set with backing example where Cale’s part in the tion of insanity and workman- ic, absurd turn of dancers to a room full band’s creative direction comes to that weave like initiative that is required of phrase and you have a IMAGE: KAMERA of professional psychia- the fore – with the folk influences any great musical work. There unique work of art. I don’t trists in an upmarket Man- and avant-garde arrangement. off her are a few tracks that stand out. know which spirits are being hattan Hotel. I don’t think that Part of this record’s appeal is its I’m thinking of ‘Sour Times’, ‘It conjured by incantations such they quite got the irony. situation between two eras. This head” Could Be Sweet’ and ‘Roads. But as “Hey there, fuckface,” but I’m One of the unifying quali- is reflected in its self-destructive these represent only a fraction down for this seance. ties is the presence of Nico, who and nihilistic aesthetic, qualified of the far-flung reaches of the The track that pulled me joined the band on the recom- with a thoughtful and introspec- - wiley psyche visited during Dummy. into the album was ‘Fortress/ mendation of Andy Warhol. He tive lyrical tone. IMAGE: CTA RECORDS Film & TV m14

film & TV TEAm RECOMmENDS: top 5 depressing Spanish TV’s streaming success CALLUM TENNANT EXPLORES HOW SPANISH TV HAS EMERGED THROUGH STREAMING SITES dystopias he end of the last decade brought cover secrets which those more powerful speaking series available in that genre, Spanish-speaking music to the fore- than himself want to keep hidden. While (probably when you should have been doing Years and years Tfront of global charts and attention. slightly romantic, the series also highlights uni work). That opens a market for non- The breakthrough of the Reggaeton genre issues of class, prejudice and family loyalty. English series which just would not have This show imagines a bleak future for Brit- with songs such as ‘Mi Gente’ and ‘Despaci- With clever plots, a storyline which takes existed before streaming platforms, and ain: nuclear explosions, transhumanism and to’ – one of only ten songs sung in a foreign you on the same journey as many characters on many platforms these series are actively a Northern Populist PM. Eat your heart out. language to ever reach number one in the and with no lack of extremely tense nail-bit- pushed towards their non-native target au- UK paved the way for more music of a Latin ing scenes, it’s likely you’ll forget that you’re dience. style. The most streamed song of summer even reading English subtitles. Secondly, I think as a generation we 2019 was ‘Señorita’, which demonstrated If you don’t like romance, then definite- are more exposed to a wider variety of cul- the widespread appeal of Latin pop. The ly give the next series a pass. Velvet, written tures than ever before. We are the citizens good news for Spanish speakers? It’s not by the same creators as Gran Hotel, largely of the world, the generation who sing along just the music industry which has seen this follows the love story of the two main char- (cringe) to ‘Despacito’, who follow Korean trend: while maybe slightly more subtle, acters, Alberto (Miguel Silvestre) and Ana pop groups, who go for Japanese Sushi, who IMAGE: BBC Spanish-speaking television series produc- (Paula Echevarría) in 1950s Spain. Alberto, are used to globalism and are overwhelm- tion has become a growing phenomenon. the future heir of the major Velvet fashion ingly supportive of internationalism. In Between 2015 and 2018 the number store and brand, returns to Spain after com- short – we don’t care that we have to read children of men of Spanish TV series made in Spain had pleting his British education. I don’t think subtitles because the show’s in a different Set in the near future of 2027, a man has to grown by a huge 52 per cent. Spain – and it’s too much of a spoiler to tell you that he language. lead a pregnant woman through chaos to in particular Madrid – has become a ma- was originally sent there by his father to try Whatever the reason, Spanish-speaking safety in a world strife with infertility. jor TV production hub, with Netflix open- and break his emotional attachment to Ana, TV is thriving, so much so that companies ing its first European production hub there a simple seamstress at the store. The series like Netflix are rapidly creating more and last year. Speaking on the topic, CEO Reed focuses on Alberto and Ana’s reintroduction more Spanish original series. The two most Hastings said “we’re following what our to one another and the love story that fol- famous for Netflix which continue to be members around the world want to watch… lows. This is one to watch if you enjoy fash- huge hits are Elite and La Casa De Papel. I’ll they want to watch Spanish shows.” And ion or music. When I watched this series, briefly explain these two shows, before men- while this article will mostly focus on Span- I continuously found myself noticing the tioning a few other very worthwhile Spanish ish series available on Netflix, this is a mar- soundtrack which accompanies the show. speaking shows available on Netflix. ket which both HBO, Amazon and other By the time I finished it I think I could even Elite, a series set in the present day, video streaming platforms are racing to be a sing along to half the songs (watch it before follows the journey of three working class IMAGE: UNIVERSAL PICTURES part of. The recent success of series such as you judge me)! teenagers who are awarded bursaries to an Elite and La Casa De Papel (Money Heist) The fact that these series were streamed exclusive private school in Spain. The series has demonstrated that to many people, sub- so heavily in non-Spanish speaking coun- explores the secrets of the rich and powerful blindboy undestroys the world titled TV is no longer a border they are un- tries proved the business model being pur- studying at the school and the clashes with Ireland’s most famous plastic-bag wearing willing to cross. sued was one which would work. This has the new students’ experience. When a mur- man takes on everything that is wrong with Perhaps the first trace of Spanish- led to a continued increase in the availabil- der occurs, things get heated to the next lev- the world. Warning: anxiety inducing. speaking TV breaking into markets such as ity of Spanish-speaking shows in countries el. This series is not one to start unless you the UK is with two series which were shown whose native language is not Spanish. The have a week free that you don’t mind losing on Netflix:Gran Hotel (Grand Hotel) and fact that Netflix has opened a TV produc- to a binge of Netflix watching. Velvet. tion hub in Spain goes to show the popular- I must admit that I have tried multiple Gran Hotel, which first ran on Spain’s ity of these shows especially when you con- times to watch La Casa De Papel and have Antena 3 channel from 2011-13, proved to sider that Netflix has only been available in just never found that I clicked with it. It be a big hit, with an IMDb rating of 8.4/10. Spain for five years, and in South America is, however, incredibly popular. The basic The plot, set in early 20th century Spain, for nine. I think this success has been made plot of the story, set-in modern-day Spain, tells the story of a young man called Julio possible for two main reasons. centres around a criminal mastermind who (Yon González) who goes in search of his Firstly, we stream TV content in greater brings together eight people who have noth-

IMAGE: BBC sister. She had been a maid working at the amounts than ever before. In 2019 47 per ing to lose. His aim? Only to try and pull hotel, however when she suddenly stopped cent of UK households had a subscrip- off the biggest heist in history. It sending letters back home to her family tion to one of the biggest four was renewed for another series Nathan Barley Julio decided to find out why. Upon arrival streaming platforms operating in 2018 and part two of Julio discovers that his sister has vanished, in the country. The ease with that new series airs on The infamous ‘self-facilitating media node’ is he’s told that she was fired, but in his which we can stream and April 2020 – so get not a dystopian in the classical sense, but is depressingly prophetic. mind the facts just don’t add the astonishing amount of catching up. up. The story covers his TV that younger genera- The fact that I’ve subsequent mission of tions watch, mixed with run out of room to finding out exactly what algorithms that know us talk in depth about transpired and the well, means we are more any more of the now- whereabouts of his likely to give something prevalent Spanish- sister; a goal which new a chance. Netflix speaking series goes will lead him into knows what genres to show how many many a danger- you like, and so do successes there’s ous situation. you, because been. He must navi- you’ve likely A final few I IMAGE: CHANNEL 4 gate his way watched would really recom- between all of the mend watching are In- members English- gobernable, Las Chicas Del her of the Cable (Cable Girls), Joaquin Phoenix falls in love with an Artificial matri- and Altar Mar Intelligence device in a film that could worry- archal (High Seas). ingly become a reality sooner than we think. fam- ily who own the hotel to try and un-

IMAGE: EXHIBITION ON SCREEN IMAGE: ENTERTAINMENT FILM DISTRIBUTORS IMAGES): NETFLIX (BOTH) Film & TV M15 Adaptation: when the film gets the book wrong sophia andrews gamarra discusses the possible implications of adapting well-known books onto the silver screen

he film adaptation has been a staple if the director gives themselves a vanity credit, aside whatever literary agenda [they] bring.” cape while Dracula ‘disappeared’ through a of filmmaking since the early days of their interpretation is one of a multitude, as In his review, Richard Brody insists that trapdoor. Tcinema. It has often privileged canoni- films are made by thousands of people in vari- Fitzgerald’s novel has “intrinsically romantic Adaptation is a dialogue with the source cal works, well-known books you’d study in ous fields of work, utilising different creative qualities” that the film lacks. He compares his material, in which a director’s perception of English classes, the quintessential examples mediums (writing, costume design, editing interpretation of the novel to the film while a novel is taken to task by their audience. In of ‘real literature’. Filmmakers work in an etc.). Although the director’s role is to bring acknowledging “it would be fun not to know terms of adaptations of beloved children’s expensive medium that must attract massive everyone together under one artistic vision, that Baz Luhrmann’s new movie is an adapta- books, there is the oft-repeated condemna- audiences to break even, so unsurpris- the studio can overpower them through de- tion.” The film exists in the source material’s tion, “this has ruined my childhood”, which ingly they often remake these novels. mands for reshoots and re-edits, usually shadow; even if a critic admits that their own reflects how works are internalised to the Whether it is ‘faithful’ to the source depending on audience reactions in preconceptions affect their review, they can- point where a ‘wrong’ interpretation becomes material or makes drastic changes test screenings. not forget them. personally insulting. There is the tension of in setting, characters, This cacophony of interpretation If an adaptation is received positively, it whose interpretation is somehow objectively or even narrative affects all films, adaptation or origi- can reflect back onto the source material.To right, where a viewer may see a ‘wrong’ inter- to provide a fresh nal. An original Kill A Mockingbird (1962), oft-regarded as pretation being given a large budget and an take on a classic, film attracts one of the greatest American films, received international platform to be depicted. This adaptation is not an audience critical acclaim and the author’s stamp of ap- can even affect the public perception of the a straightforward with few proval, cementing its place as the film adapta- original. For those who loved A. A. Milne’s conversion from expec- tion of the novel, rather than just a film adap- Winnie-the-Pooh series, it may be blasphe- one medium tations, tation. Atticus Finch became Gregory Peck’s mous to see how Disney’s adaptation has to another while an defining role, as Harper Lee herself said, become the bear’s canonical incarnation for because it is adaptation’s “when he played Atticus Finch, he had played many, due to their global reach. It is impos- permeated by audience can himself ... and touched the world”. A positive sible to treat a film adaptation with the open- response and come with reaction for an adaptation may be more pas- mindedness that comes with experiencing a criticism. Yet strict stand- sionate than that for an original film; critical new story. But viewers can be conscious of the while novels ards and ardour for the former can involve feelings temptation to confuse (relatively) objective are often the preconcep- of affirmed nostalgia, that their love for the criticism of a film with comparisons to their product of tions. Re- original novel has been validated. If a work is individual interpretations, with the latter be- a singular viewing The repeatedly adapted, then preceding adapta- ing held up as an unshakeable, ‘seeing-the- perspec- Great Gatsby tions can become part of the source material’s text-how-it-is’ gospel. tive, a film (2013), A. O. ‘canon’ in the public imagination. Beyond The film can be rubbish anyway, but is affected by Scott claims film, Bram Stoker’s Dracula’s titular character if studying English Literature has actually thousands of it is “enjoy- is often depicted wearing a cape with a high- taught me anything, it’s that there’s always individual able” if the necked collar, yet this has no precedent in the going to be something in the book you didn’t interpreta- viewer novel. It is instead a feature of the 1924 play notice the first time - any film can shed new tions. Even IMAGE: HOPE KEMP, 2014 IMAGE: J. ARTHUR FILM DISTRIBUTORS “[puts] adaptation as it allowed an actor to grab the light on an old text. The Decade Ahead: A DYSTOPIAN Forecast in Film james hudson DISCUSSES the next decade through dystopian film and the dominic cummings world we’re all living in inema is a way of looking into the future. class toil away on expressionistic Fordist ma- borg clone. less data dipping, start dating each other (a It was the medium of collective dream- chines, one literally being a big analog clock Without becoming a clairvoyant with bad weirdly charming thought) and then decide to Cing in the 20th century, a giant mystical that you have to frantically push around a bit, business sense, I will stop here in revealing kill us. You may say that these are wild claims mirror which showed us a refracted version of powering the metropolis and being, under- what happens next. Watch the film to find out. which have no groundings, that I have dis- ourselves, reality made real. Science-fiction standably, expressionistically miserable. In Though, I will say that the uprising will no gracefully created a Frankenstein film fore- cinema depicting the future has sought to the class-conscious uprising that inevitably doubt happen, it will be aesthetically adjusted cast which no one wanted or even asked for. dream our technological futures which un- follows, there is a wicked game of robot ma- to today’s (un)expressionistic world. That is, Well you are wrong. This nightmar- doubtedly, they have become. Now we are two nipulation on the side of the evil expression- the horrifically overeducated Deliveroo slave ish vision of the 2020s can be found in the decades into the 21st century, and it feels as if istic overlords. Rotwang, the reflexively camp underclass collectively organising themselves heart of Westminster, the ‘systems everything and nothing has changed. Cinema and brilliant inventor, creates a robot which through the medium of ironically titled col- management bro’, the may not be the primary means of envisioning can adopt a human form. laborative Spotify playlists, will smother baby-faced Rasputin the future anymore, perhaps because the fu- The well-tailored Jacob Rees-Mogg themselves in gluten-free houmous and wizz behind everything ture has now arrived and we no longer feel the lookalike boss man, Joh Fredersen, asks Rot- around Westminster on their bikes, trapping that ever happened need to envision it through the screen, but by wang to make the robot take the the Old Etonian overlords in their stuffy lair. in Britain in the looking back at what the screen has dreamt form of Maria, the spir- I can say with quiet confidence that this will past four years, - up for the coming decade – that is, films itual leader of the slave happen. Dominic ‘Flight which have been set in the 2020s – we can uprising. The plot sum- If you are still doubtful of the rationality of the cognitively see what the past had envisioned for our marised in a fun and behind this vision, then I can offer another, flexible Valkyries’ future. This is your unempirical and culturally aware way, infinitely bleaker, future through film. The Cummings. completely speculative decade forecast, events proceed to harrowing sequel-prequel duo of The Termi- I did it be- via film. then follow that nator (1984), the nuclear wasteland future cause Cummings The first stop on our tour of the fu- of this year’s scheduled for 2029, and Her (2013), showing told me to. ture is Fritz Lang’s Metropolis (1927), Love Island: an the sickeningly glossy and depthless Los An- which according to Giorgio Moroder’s introduction of two geles of 2025 in which everyone looks like 1984, shortened coloured version, com- characters that look they’ve been styled by Wes Anderson. plete with a brutish cheese synth rock score, identical and a co- The Skynet AI which we will savagely is set in 2026. What can you expect? Well, lossal struggle to battle with supercool 80s laser guns – it’s a world of technocratic authori- figure out though in this situation the cons definite- tarianism, run by the machines, which ly outweight the pros – will take over which see a city divided into one is through the events depicted in Her. controllers who rule the me- the We’ll all start fucking our Alexas, tropolis from their modernist ma- they’ll just know us better than our- high-rise ruling, - the night- levo- selves, and they all have soothing club flâneurs and bright-eyed lent voices - how could we resist? In- athletes of the city, - and the cy- evitably, they will find our human slaves below the city. The (beta) brains to be soggy and IMAGE: WALT homogenously styled under- IMAGE: ENTERTAINMENT FILM DISTRIBUTORS weak teabags, incapable of end- DISNEY HOME VIDEO IMAGE: J. 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elebrating its 25th year in 2020, York unique experiences around every corner. With its oldest sections dating back to terested in art history or the eighteenth cen- Residents Festival is an annual oppor- “The city has over thirty world-class mu- circa 1360, the timber-framed medieval Bar- tury, the house is the ideal visit. Fairfax House Ctunity for York to give back to the resi- seums and attractions to explore, including ley Hall in Coffee Yard was commissioned as will be open on Saturday and Sunday from dents and students that make it such a vibrant iconic attractions such as York Minster, the a hostel for the senior clerics who conducted 11am-4pm. city. In 2018, The Sunday Times awarded York National Railway Museum and JORVIK Vi- regular business at York Minster. In the fif- One of York’s smaller museums and win- the title of “The Best Place to Live in Britain,” king Centre. York is also home to a range of teenth century, ownership changed when the ner in the Visitor Attraction of the Year cat- citing its unique blend of historical beauty and independent shops full of character and local house was leased to Master William Snawsell egory for under 50,000 visitors at the 2018 rapidly growing technological connections produce, and a mouth-watering range until the dissolution of the monasteries un- Visit York Tourism Awards, the York Army as major factors in its appeal. Eve- of food and drink experiences to der Henry VIII, when the house came under Museum on Tower Street hosts regimen- ry year York welcomes almost suit all tastes. York Residents crown control. Since then, it has been divided seven million visitors from Festival celebrates all these up into smaller sections for uses as diverse as outside its walls. How- fabulous experiences an undertakers to a radio repair shop, until ever, it is those who that the city has to of- 1987 when it was purchased by the York Ar- The festival call the city home fer and gives resi- chaeological Trust. They conducted extensive “ that the festival dents a chance to research to date and restore what remained of aims to celebrate. experience a range the medieval building hidden behind its mod- celebrates the The idea of of attractions for ern exterior, and the hall as seen today aims the Residents free and access a to reconstruct how it would have looked in fabulous experiences Festival, organ- whole host of res- the late fifteenth century. It is the ideal visit ised by Visit York, taurant and shop- for anyone interested in late medieval his- that the city offers is to give those ping offers.” tory. Barley Hall will be open on Saturday and who live in York How long Sunday from 11am-4pm. the opportunity does it take to or- A grade I listed building and member to experience many ganise the festival? of the Historic Houses Association, Fairfax tal collections of the serving Royal Dragoon of its attractions for What goes into the House is situated on Castlegate and presents Guards and the Yorkshire Regiment, as well free, and its food and planning of it? a fine example of a Georgian townhouse in as collections of all of the Royal Dragoon drink hot spots for a re- “We begin planning the heart of the city. Built in the 1740s, the Guards’ predecessors and the Prince of Wales’ duced cost for the dura- many months in advance - house was the winter home of Viscount Fair- Own Regiment. It showcases military arte- tion of a weekend. This year IMAGE: BEX HUME working with a wide range of fax and showcases lavishly decorated interi- facts spanning from 1685 to the present day, it will take place across the 25 and attractions, shops and restaurants ors and refined examples of Georgian art and and the museum has also worked with local 26 January and for students, this is an to pull together a programme of activity architecture. The house later became known groups to research and document First World ideal opportunity to get out into York and ex- for residents to enjoy over the weekend. Our as St. George’s Hall in the 1920s when it was War memorials. While its exhibitions aim to plore within the tight constraints of a budget. team work hard to bring together a range of converted into a thriving cinema and dance- show involvement in global conflict, the mu- All that is needed to enjoy the weekend is the offers and discounts to suit a wide variety of hall, with the dancehall still hosting guests seum’s ties to Yorkshire make for an informa- presentation of your valid student ID card interests which we publicise on our website until 1980. Careful restoration of the original tive visit for anyone interested in local or mili- when you arrive at a participating attraction and through the Festival Guide available in Georgian interior began after the house tary history. York Army Museum will be open or restaurant. Talking to Visit York, I learnt our Visitor Information Centre. This year, we was purchased by the York Civic Trust. on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. why the festival is so important to the city and have also had the support of Grand Central as For six weeks in what is on offer throughout the weekend. our main sponsor and York BID are working winter the house York Residents What is the motivation behind hosting with us to offer residents 400 £5 York Gift closes for contin- Festival takes place the festival? What is Visit York trying to Cards during the festival weekend. The ued vital conser- on 25 and 26 achieve? first residents to arrive at the Visitor Infor- vation work, and January. For a “The event is organised as a way of saying mation Centre on 25th and 26th January so the Residents list of attrac- thank you to residents for the warm welcome will receive a £5 York Gift Card (until they Festival pro- tions and for they give to York’s 6.9 million visitors each run out), which can be spent in over 200 vides a chance offers on food year, with attractions opening up their doors businesses around the city.” to see it as it and drink, see free of charge for the weekend. The festival York’s Residents Festival is now in would not nor- the Visit York encourages residents to explore their own city its 25th year. Is it now a firm fixture in mally be seen. website. and experience it in a different way – discov- the city and something that is going to For those in- ering a range of attractions, tours and unique continue and grow for the foreseeable events right on their doorsteps. future? “This festival is our way as an industry to “The inaugural festival which was say thank you and to share the many special held in January 1996 saw 15 visitor attrac- ‘Only In York’ experiences on offer, exclusively tions participate – many of which are still taking part to this day, including York Minster, York Castle Museum, JOR- VIK Viking Centre and Fairfax House. The event is a way Over the last 25 years, the number of “ attractions and tours taking part has increased to 50 - with an additional 50 of saying thank you offers now including discounts on re- tail and dining experiences. Since the to residents for the festival was launched, over 333,000 free visits have been taken up with welcome they give to thousands of residents taking part each year and we intend to keep growing the festival each year.” York’s visitors While many well-known attrac- tions, such as the JORVIK Centre

and the Yorkshire Museum will be IMAGES: to residents. With free entry to the city’s lead- opening their doors across the ing attractions and a host of special restau- weekend to visitors from the city, (ALL) HANNAH CLEMENTS rant and shopping offers, there are so many the Residents Festival also pro- fabulous experiences on offer for everyone to vides a unique chance to show- enjoy.” case many of York’s hidden gems What is it that makes York such a spe- or less publicised places of inter- cial place to celebrate? est. Many of York’s attractions “York is one of England’s finest and most have fascinating histories, and beautiful historic cities. With Roman roots just a small selection of these and a Viking past, York offers an eclectic mix can inspire those with all areas of of culture and history – with hidden gems and historical interest. IMAGE: PUBLIC DOMAIN Gaming M17

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT VIDEO GAME ADDICTION GAMING TEAm RECOMmENDS: Jake Phillips discusses the very real impact of video game addiction on our generation 5 games to e all know the stereotype of the for a little while, no different to watching a people, or isolating you from your friends and socially inept computer geek who film or binging a TV show. They appealed to family then some serious reflection is in or- sink hundreds of Wspends their evenings alone in their my introverted nature as a way to relax and der. I can fully understand how many young mother’s basement, who spends countless unwind after a long day of working and sim- adults, like myself, could get themselves into hours grinding the top tier World of Warcraft ply spend some time enjoying my own com- this rut. The new-found freedom of adulthood hours into raids while washing down handfuls of Doritos pany. paired with a huge increase in free time that with gulps of Mountain Dew. It’s a stereotype Many may see this as direct evidence of comes with being a student results in many If the inevitable late night gaming that’s been continuously hammered into our my poor social skills and many of you may irresponsible choices. It’s extremely easy for binge is going to happen, the least you minds through film and television but how be unable to comprehend how I could possi- that one extra Civ 5 turn to become a ten hour can do is make sure you’re spending it accurate is it in reality? Do video games really bly prefer sitting alone in a room with Mario gaming session leading into the early hours of playing have a negative impact on our social skills? and Luigi than with my group of friends. the morning, or for that desire to finally reach This topic has been the subject of And I agree, it is socially isolating and global elite rank in CS:GO to take priority over endless studies and debate, yet from not actively contributing to improving spending a day with your family. Red Dead redemption 2 my research there does not seem to be my social skills. But why should every I do believe that video games can indeed a distinct conclusion to the debate. It waking moment of the day be spent fos- influence poor social skills, but only through With a campaign of around is very hard to scientifically measure tering those skills? I believe that, as with addiction and self neglect. If respected and 50 hours and completion- one’s social skills, and extremely anything, video games must be enjoyed engaged with responsibly, I do not see any ist content adding an extra 100 hours, your adventures hard to isolate the magnitude of responsibly and in moderation. It’s ex- harm in enjoying video games as a hobby nor in the American Wild-West alternative environmental fac- tremely easy to let video games fill the could I see how they could be any more dam- will be sure to keep you tors. As such, I will give you my void of loneliness created by social aging to one’s social skills than any other hob- coming back for more. The personal opinion on the matter. anxiety, which can soon lead to a cy- by. In fact, I would argue that video games can game offers endless sand- Personally, I have played cle of isolation as opportunities to actually promote social skills through interac- box replayability which and enjoyed video games my socialise are neglected in favour tion with the huge communities built around fully immerses you in the whole life and I do consider of staying home making video game franchises. These communities cut-throat life of Arthur myself a relatively introverted and small talk with Geralt of provide common interests and sparks conver- Morgan. somewhat socially awkward individ- Rivia. sations between individuals who may usually ual. Despite this, I do not be- lieve Addiction to video be too shy to initiate conversation, allowing that my introvertedness is games is very real, and an is- them to develop their social skills in a way in the direct result of play- sue I think needs more ac- which they feel comfortable. However it must sid meier’s civilization 5 ing video games. I, like knowledgement by the also be acknowledged that typically this inter- This real time strategy will, many others, am gaming community. action does not reflect well into the real world. with no doubt, take over drawn to video Once it starts taking So go outside, enjoy the world and take your evenings. Bedtimes games as an a negative toll on your a Breath Of The Wild. Enjoy spending time cease to exist with this escape from life and preventing with those close to you and do not neglect game as it begs your atten- the world you from pursuing the importance of human connection. Social tion for just one more turn. new hobbies, hin- skills are learnt through putting yourself in so- And one more turn. Taking dering your cial situations, and if video games are limiting over the world has never ability to your social interaction maybe consider trying been more fun. IMAGE: NINTENDO meet new something new to put yourself out there! World Of WarCraft Nobody can really agree The rising appeal of board game cafés with what makes World of Warcraft so addicting, but even 15 years after it’s intro- malu rocha analyses the recent popularity surge of board games among millennials duction the game manages to pull millions of monthly n recent years, millennials have shown an experience they provide. These cafes attract Millennials are becoming increasingly subscribers. Endless hours increasing interest in tabletop games. So a vast audience, ranging from professional more aware of gaming cafés and what they will be spent in search of Imuch so that the global board game mar- gamers who come together for a routine Fri- have to offer. More and more young people that addictive dopamine ket is predicted to be worth more than £9 day night tournament, to parents who want to are looking for new ways in which to social- rush of raiding for elusive billion by 2023. The millennial generation is spend quality time with their kids, and young ise that don’t necessarily involve going to the end-game rewards. constantly searching for escapism and instant adults who are simply exploring alternatives same pub down the road for the third consec- gratification, and spending a night playing to a night out. utive time and switching it up by going to a board games and sinking someone’s battle- Although the premise may seem some- gaming bar seems like a good solution. ship on a first hit provides just that. what basic, it’s important to note that these We are constantly seeking more substan- SKYRIM Playing board games can be quite a nos- board games are lightyears ahead of the old, tial social interactions, and spending a night Skyrim captured the hearts talgic experience especially considering that never-ending nightmare that some consider playing board games offers precisely that. The and imagination of our millennials will have grown up alongside Monopoly to be. While there is every chance fact that this generation grew up alongside generation with its heart quite a few emblematic titles such as Cluedo you will be the unlucky one to go bankrupt in online multi-player video games where the warming open fantasy world. The main campaign and Operation. Revisiting these memories by the first few rounds of Monopoly and have to other players have become increasingly more comes in at a humble 35 playing classic games or even trying out new sit there miserably while everyone else keeps and more anonymous and robot-like partly hours, yet the game offers ones can elicit a comforting sense of familiar- on going for hours, the board games offered explains why the human aspect of playing a endless replayability with ity and nostalgia. This familiarity, combined by these new establishments have a differ- physical game sounds so appealing. its expansive lore and ex- with the excitement of playing with new peo- ent purpose. The commercial tabletop This doesn’t mean that mil- tremely active modding ple under a new context every time, is a very games found in gaming cafes often fall lennials are altogether aban- scene never ceasing to add appealing mixture. under the Eurogames style. Original- doning their obsessive need of a new experience. Realising the potential profit from this ly from Germany, this genre boasts constantly being present phenomenon, gaming cafés and bars have a selection of online; every single capitalised on the idea and a growing number games that em- person around a game Minecraft of these establishments have popped up across phasise strat- of Jenga will prob- the UK and York is no exception. Random egy and the ably be recording the Minecraft exploded into the casual gaming scene, draw- Encounter is a gaming café located right in co-operation final tense moments of ing the undivided attention the city centre at 9 Gillygate. Venues like these of blind dumb a game as the tower is of both young children and often have hundreds of game boards available luck. They about to crash. Instead, adults alike. With no real for people to pick and choose from alongside guarantee (at this increasing popular- ‘campaign’ Minecraft’s sets a selection of food and drinks on site. Most least in the- ity of board games simply the sky as your limit. With will also have staff members who know many ory) that no IMAGE: DIACRITICA means that more and more fantastic support for multi- games like the back of their hands are more player will be young people are trying to find player and a gigantic mod- than willing to teach the rules for beginners. eliminated before new ways of socialising that don’t ding community, there is The idea is that people will come together for the end of the game, thus making solely involve staring at a screen for always something new to ex- plore in this tranquil world. a few bites to eat or a few pints to drink, but the whole experience more engaging hours on end because at the end of the the main focus is on the board games, and the for all those involved. day, everyone craves human connection. IMAGES (TOP DOWN): ROCKSTAR, 2K GAMES, BLIZZARD, BETHESDA, MOJANG travel M18 ‘peasant potatoes’ in st. petersburg Jenna Luxon looks back on the lessons she learnt while studying at the Higher School of Economics in russia rivet’ means ‘hi’ in Russian and ‘spa- This incident marks one of the many mo- The first thing I learnt before even getting I went in intrigued and came out with the sibo’ means thank you. So, privet and ments from my trip to Russia that I look back on a plane was that trying to get into Russia is strangest feeling in my stomach, it was like ‘Pspasibo for coming to my Russian les- on and wonder what the hell I was playing at. no easy feat. In fact, it’s an extremely difficult nothing I could have possibly imagined. son, it has now ended. Despite spending two Drinking 100 ruble pints in the seediest un- feat. It requires an invitation to be sent to you Fairly quickly, I learnt that I do not like weeks in Russia last summer and attending derground bar was another. A bar that was from the Russian government inviting you Russian food very much at all, but that Geor- Russian university (albeit taught in English) virtually empty every night apart from the to come in to their country. It requires you gian food, if you can find it, is a far better al- my Russian did not get much further than three men playing poker in the next room. to take a HIV test and send a certificate to ternative. I leant that when given the option, these two words, in fact it did not get any fur- The hotel that took your passport off you prove your negative results off with your you should always order the fried dumplings ther. on arrival and had rooms with no windows application. And in many cases, it requires not the boiled. And that if Google Translate This is in part because I did not attend the was another interesting experience. you to spend hours upon hours, if not days tells you that the word on the menu says ‘peas- Russian language course York offered before Questionable moments aside, I really upon days, in a visa centre (I got off lightly ant potatoes’ in English, that is the closest my trip, because it had been a long term and I did learn so much during the fortnight I with just five hours in the Manchester visa thing you’ll find to chips. wanted to go home. But also, if I’m being en- spent in Russia. Not necessar- centre). I learnt that I’ll do anything if you tell me tirely honest, because I assumed the Russian ily during my lectures at the Once making it into it’s considered lucky. Including walking up people may be slightly more forgiving of my Higher School of Economics the country, I learnt that and down the length of Ploshchad Revolyut- incompetence than they ended up being. (the content of that no matter how much sii station to find the sculpture of a dog who’s I am generally perfectly happy playing course for the most you read about some- nose is supposed to bring students luck in the ignorant tourist. Trying to buy something part went straight where, some places their exams if you rub it. in a shop and failing, ordering the wrong food over my head) just cannot be de- I learnt that there is such a thing as be- or ending up with the wrong metro ticket is all but by simply scribed. Lenin’s coming accustomed to wealth. That after part of the fun of travelling. However, when spending time Mausoleum was wandering around palaces, of which there I found myself being pulled away from the in the beauti- one of these. You are more than 50 in St. Petersburg, all day rest of my group by two armed officers in a ful cities of St. can read about and looking at more jewels, gold, fine art and St. Petersburg metro station and escorted to Peters- it in a textbook Fabergé eggs than you can possibly imagine a small dark room, I did think it might have burg and and look at it you become somewhat immune to their gran- been handy to have a couple of phrases in my Mos- in pictures, - deur. You’ll find yourself walking around an back pocket. ‘Please let me go’ and ‘I promise cow. something I imperial mansion and commenting that you I haven’t done anything wrong’ would have had done a lot actually saw a nicer 400-piece tea set yes- been good. when study- terday. Looking back on my trip to Russia Luckily, despite only being able to say hi ing Russia for six months on, I learnt far more than this. I and thank you I did make it out of that room. my History certainly learnt more about Russian history, The two police officers searched my bag and A-Level but culture, media and politics than I ever learnt then searched me and after finding nothing Lenin’s Mau- during my A-level. And I would go through more than a book, some plasters and a huge soleum was the hassle of getting a visa, I would plough my bag of miniature chocolate filled croissants the most way through all the dumplings and borscht it that I kept buying from a little supermarket bizarre took and I’d even hand my passport over to a near my hotel despite the fact they tasted stale place I have random receptionist again if it meant I got to upon purchase, they let me free. IMAGE: JENNA LUXON ever been. go back to this beautiful country again. Eight Destinations to remember world war one Hannah Clements shares the details of four world war I memorial sites that you may know, and four you might not

cross the fields of France and Belgium, honour of these men called the Last Post. I tack. Two minutes before the commencement British soldiers to die during the time of con- there are several sites to help us re- highly recommend attending this service, the of the battle, the mine exploded, leaving what flict were killed so close to each other that Amember the First World War. Some poignancy of the experience is difficult to put we see today as a crater 21 meters deep and their graves are merely a few feet apart. What of the most well known include Thiepval Me- into words. In 2018, I was lucky enough to lay 100 meters wide. Without seeing it for your- first appears to be an average war cemetery, St morial, the Menin Gate, Tyne Cot Cemetery, a wreath in this service myself, and it remains self, it is difficult to comprehend the size of the Symphorien holds these two graves. and the Lochnagar Crater. Yet there are many one of the most special experiences in my life crater or imagine the intensity of devastation Louverel Cemetery smaller sites that feel just as valuable to to date. and destruction this explosion caused. Louverel is another seemingly aver- visit and in some ways, the inti- Tyne Cot Cemetary The Grave of Nelly Spin- age cemetery that contains a hid- macy and seclusion of these The levels of grief con- dler den gem. As many war graves spaces can be as mean- tained within these walls In a row of graves as possible, across all the ingful as the more well- is incomprehensible. at the edge of Lijs- battlefields, are marked known sites. Holding the graves of senthoek Military with an epitaph: an Thiepval 3606 men, Tyne Cot Cemetery, one of inscription written Commemorat- is the largest Brit- them was built to by the family and ing over 72,000 ish First World War remember one of friends of the fallen British and South cemetery. The me- the few women soldier. Among the African lives, Thi- morial here further recognised as be- graves in this cem- epval memorial is remembers 5,000 ing killed in ac- etery, one of these situated under an British and New tion. Working as simply says ‘Nettie’s hour’s drive from Zealand soldiers a battlefield nurse, Chum’. the French city of who have no known Spindler was killed Riqueval Amiens. This beauti- grave. When visit- by shell fire in Au- Bridge ful memorial holds the ing this cemetery, the gust 1917. Specialis- (ALL) If you find your- names of 72,318 casual- death statistics of the war ing in urgent care, she self taking a scenic walk ties from the Somme re- are put into perspective, as was based very close to through France, and cross gion, all of which have no you are faced with never-end- the front line, so she would Riqueval Bridge, it is worth known grave. ing rows of graves. have been under constant IMAGES: HANNAH CLEMENTSremembering that this is the The Menin Gate Lochnagar Crater threat from military weapons. It is location of one of the most famous The Menin Gate is another of the largest As well as open fire above ground, many very rare to find a nurse’s grave among those photographs of the First World War. The riv- memorials to commemorate the First World men (particularly miners) were hard at work of soldiers killed on the front line. erbank which is now covered in trees and foli- War. Again, every name on this memorial is of digging tunnels underground to plant mines St Symphorien Cemetery age was once covered with hundreds of sol- a soldier with no known grave, remembering under enemy lines. Lochnagar Crater is what Although the main sites of the war spread diers posing for the camera after the victory 54,000 soldiers who died in Belgium. Every remains of just one of 19 mines that were left for miles across France and Belgium, and the of the Battle of St Quentin Canal, where the night at 8pm, there is a memorial service in under German lines ready for the Somme at- war lasted for years, the first and last known soldiers broke the Hindenburg line. Food & Drink M19 VEGANUARY: planting seeds for change Editors’ REVIEW: Emily Harvie DISCUSSES THE CHALLENGES of transitioning from a vegetarian to a vegan new year is upon us and with each year Dairy Milk and with Veganuary taking place that I have lost from cutting out animal prod- VEGAN VS the there are new trends and resolutions straight after Christmas, it has been torture ucts. This was easily my biggest concern be- Athat dominate Instagram for the first knowing that I have a stash of leftover Christ- fore this month began. Instead I would say two weeks of January. People decide to post mas chocolates in my drawer at uni, hidden that I feel more energised and full after each gym pics and write essays about how this year away until February. meal and get that confidence boost everyone real thing will be the year they turn their lives around. Interestingly, I am surprised at how dif- is guilty of when you successfully eat healthily Possibly one of the biggest new year trends ficult it is to shop for vegan-friendly food. as a uni student. of recent years would be to My favourite crisps have milk Veganuary is a great excuse to give a new go vegan for the whole in them, and a note to all those lifestyle a chance and although I have felt the of January: or in other thinking of trying veganism: torture of leftover Christmas snacks, I do feel words, partake in Vegan- just because it says ‘lactose incredibly healthy whenever I cook a meal. It uary. I must admit, I free’, does not mean it’s ve- does feel rewarding knowing that I am follow- am one of those people gan. If you go out for a meal, ing a healthy, eco-friendly diet even if just for joining the trend and you are almost always limited to 31 days. I would say this diet has been defi- testing out whether I a small corner of the menu where nitely worth my time, despite the fact that I could survive a vegan you will find something most probably will not remain lifestyle. vegan. Otherwise you end vegan after January ends. IMAGE: GREGGS I am basically a up reinventing the menu Honestly, I just love vegetarian through to the poor person chocolate and cheese too Two weeks ago, pastry giant Greggs re- my diet anyway, so taking your order. much and the time-con- leased their vegan steak bake. Customers cutting out meat was by However, I have sev- suming nature of reading were queuing for over an hour in Newcastle far the easiest step to eral friends who are the ingredients for each to try the long-anticipated treat. Given the take at the beginning of IMAGE: ROBERTSEBI vegan and have been thing I buy is just too much success of their vegan sausage roll last year, this month (although I for a while now who can effort for my lazy Morrisons it’s hardly surprising that Greggs are further do already miss chicken). Fur- testify that businesses are trips. Exploring a vegan life- expanding their plant-based offerings. The thermore, I don’t eat eggs or cows’ milk so rapidly becoming far more vegan- style has given me a greater company has had such a great year, that at they were also pretty simple in switching out. friendly in their stores and menus insight into ways to incor- the end of this month, they will be sharing However, the money I save on not buying and York has an increasing number porate fewer animal prod- a £7 million bonus with their staff, totalling cheese to have on pretty much every meal I of vegetarian and vegan restaurants ucts in your life and just £300 each. But will the vegan steak bake eat in university goes straight on almond milk and cafes that are both healthy and generally eat a bit healthier cause as much of a stir as the sausage roll? which is frustratingly expensive regardless of tasty. day-to-day. I will be taking Our editors weigh in on whether the vegan where I buy it from (because soya is still bad I would now say mixed beans some of the new recipes I version is the real deal. for the environment, even though it is still and tinned lentils are my new fa- have found when trying to better than cows milk). vourite ingredients to be added to substitute my staple spa- Alex, MUSE Editor: The vegan bake was However, I will forever remain incapable any sauce for a vegan alternative. ghetti bolognese or chicken actually as good as the real thing. It tastes of becoming fully vegan for the sole reason With these substitutes I have been curries. Plus, as always, just like meat, which probably isn’t a great that chocolate exists on this planet. I don’t able to educate myself on portion double-stuffed Oreos are the thing. I’ve been vegetarian for a few months, care what anyone says but vegan choco- sizes and ingredients that give the best vegan-friendly snack to but before that I was a real steak bake fan, late does not taste the same as Cadbury’s same level of protein and vitamins IMAGE: ALPRO exist. and this definitely matches up to the real thing. As a vegetarian who really misses meat, it can be hard to find snacks like this that replicate the real thing, and I’ll defi- nitely be purchasing multiple vegan steak WHAT’s THE BEEF WITH YOUR BEER? bakes at once in the future. Verdict: 8/10. Malu, Deputy MUSE Editor: I have the ANNABEL MULLINER EXPLAINS HOW SOME ALCOHOL may BREAK YOUR VEGANUARY CHALLENGE steak bake every other day for breakfast, so my expectations were pretty high. But I f you’ve taken on Veganuary this year, you agents, like isinglass, to speed this along. Isin- good to go. Barnivore offers an entire direc- really enjoyed the vegan version. While the may be finding it hard enough already glass clumps the particulates together, so they tory of vegan beverages, but you can also go regular version clearly has a much meatier Ihaving to read every little food label look- form heavier pieces which sink faster. Tradi- straight to the producer’s website to get your texture, the vegan version has a much more ing for insidious milk powder. But tionally, isinglass was taken from sturgeon, answer. Thanks to the huge increase of inter- vegetable-y texture. However, the sauce was have you been keeping yourself in but now many tropical fish varieties are used est in a plant-based diet, more companies are just as rich, which I wasn’t expecting. The check when you hit up Courtyard for the process. choosing to label their products as being ve- pastry also tasted exactly the same. In fu- on a Wednesday night? It may While isinglass used to be almost essen- gan or adapting their recipes to omit isinglass. ture, I might consider getting this version come as a surprise, but many of tial to beer manufacturing, its use has de- In 2018, Guinness got PETA’s seal of approval, for breakfast instead. Verdict: 8/10. your favourite alcoholic beverages clined thanks to advances in centrifugation by removing it from their brewing process. may not be vegan, or even vegetar- and filtration technologies. In this A good rule of thumb for beer is to stick to Lucy, Food and Drink Editor: I thought ian. country, it’s still widely used German and Belgian brews. The brewing pu- that the vegan pastry was more crisp than The problem with non-vegan in cask ales like the popular rity laws in both countries decree that beer can the real thing. Personally, I think the vegan alcohol is that legally, producers Wainwright’s and Greene only contain water, hops, malted barley and bake is just as tasty as the meat version. only need to declare allergens: King. But other pub classics wheat. However, UK craft beer companies are The gravy tastes incredibly meaty, though they do not need to label their like Carling and Strongbow joining the growing trend of vegan beers, for the meat itself is a little different in texture. products as vegan or vegetar- are also made using the fishy example, Moor, Marble, and BrewDog have I’m trying to go vegetarian this month, and ian. So, if there are any ani- substance. Even the trusty all adopted plant-based brewing techniques. I think having the vegan steak bake as an mal by-products in your beer, Echo Falls cannot be relied Why not head to Brew York this month option is going to make it a whole lot easier. you’ll likely have to go out of on here. to sample an array of vegan-friendly beers? Verdict: 8/10. your way to find out. There So, if you’re going vegan Their website has a directory which will tell are a few common ingredi- to defend the rights of ani- you which of their dozens of beers are vegan. Annabel, Food and Drink Editor: My ini- ents to watch out for, in- mals, then you may want Just remember that isinglass isn’t your only tial thought is that the vegan steak bake is a cluding gelatine and honey, to reconsider your regu- enemy; milk stouts are, of course, off-limits. lot less aesthetically pleasing than the regu- but the main one you will lar bar order. However, Or if you’re out for a cheeky cocktail night, lar version. The pastry is a little anaemic, encounter is isinglass, a if you’re taking up this be wary of the classic Instagrammable foam but it must be hard to get that golden colour gelatine product derived month’s challenge to reap top, as this often contains egg whites. Dusk, without butter. However, looks aren’t every- from fish bladders. the potential health ben- as well as offering 2 for 1 from Monday to thing, and I absolutely loved the taste. I’ve Many beers and wines efits of veganism, then Thursday, have a full list of allergens on their been pescatarian for three years, and have are non-vegan as they use perhaps you can pretend cocktail menu. very much missed my beloved steak bakes. this in their filtration pro- that you never read this Those of us joining Veganuary this year I’m so glad to have them back in my life. cess to clarify their bever- article. Isinglass is easy must remember that veganism is a lifestyle Verdict: 9/10. ages faster. Beers do clear CHRISTER IMAGE: EDVARTSEN to avoid if you stick to and not simply a diet. Whether it be through themselves naturally if safe options (of which alcohol, shampoo or clothing, animal prod- Our prediction is that hopefully next Jan- left for long enough as there are plenty). Isin- ucts pervade our everyday lives in ways we uary, we’ll be able to report to you that the particulates settle in glass is not used in any wouldn’t expect. But with a growing number Greggs’ staff will be receiving an even big- the barrel, but brewers of- spirits, so your round of of options on every front, Veganuary needn’t ger bonus. The vegan steak bake is a taste ten use a variety of fining IMAGE: WIREDFORWINE VKs and Jagerbombs is feel restricting. sensation. IMAGE: KELLOGG’S Musings M20

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“Drink more. Smoke more. Get face tats. Buy a ski mask. Join a gang. Release a drill “My hairline is receding and there’s nothing I can mixtape.” - Alex, MUSE do about it. It’s something I’m incredibly “Make my bed every morning and make Bloody Marys a thing again.” - Malu, Deputy insecure about. How do I come to terms with this?” MUSE - Anonymous “Keep up with Duolingo so I don’t get threatened by that owl bastard.” - Alice, Features “Eat fewer library paninis” - Jonny, Editor mbrace it. It is ok to have insecurities imple answer really is that you don’t. but don’t let them define you. Is this It’s impossible to come to terms with it. “Watch more classic films.” - Pat, Design Ean insecurity that genuinely affects SAll that you can really do is stare at the you, in and of itself, or do you feel pressure mirror and ask yourself what the hell hap- by beauty standards that having a reced- pened as “you’re only in your early 20s” and “Go climbing two times a week.” - Callum, Deputy Editor ing hairline is not a good look? How many “you’ve got loads of chest hair so where’s the people have actually commented on it be- actual bit you need gone?” “Last year I foolishly signed up to run a half marathon. With about two months to go, I fore you’ve pointed it out? And if they have If you really can’t bear the thought of it, guess I probably shouldn’t leave it too much longer to start training.” - Charlie, Music made a comment, which is unlikely, well, get some bright trainers and divert the eyes screw ‘em! of others towards your feet, that way no one “I don’t believe in new years resolutions.” - Sofia, Fashion Quite frankly, if there is something will ever bother looking at your head. that I have always known, it is that people If there isn’t any money left in the budg- “I seemed to have my life together in middle school, so I’m attempting to recreate that by care a lot more about themselves and the et for fluorescent trainers, buy a big load of both reading 50 books this year and relearning the piano.” - Lucy, Food & Drink way they look than they care for how oth- those little exploding bags you throw at the ers look. It’s likely that in interactions with ground to make a loud pop and carry them “To stop spending money on Deliveroo when hungry and hungover and to buy more others, they’re focusing on something about around with you everywhere. vegan or reusable products and food.” - Fenella, Music the way they look, or how they are com- Whenever you start to feel like your ing across, rather than even noticing what hair is looking shit because of the wind or you’re insecure about. the rain is exposing your thinning locks, “Get those gains, so that maybe I can do more than one press up by the end of the year...” Acknowledge your insecurities and throw a few of them across the room and - Annabel, Food & Drink talk about them, sure, but also know that at disappear. The explosions will distract any- every point in life some insecurities will be- one in your presence long enough for you to “Stop being late to everything and practice photography.” - Emily, Film & TV come old and others will invade, so it is wise make your getaway. to let them go as much as possible or, alter- There are of course downsides to that “Stop worrying about all the small things in life and drink less alcohol.” - Hannah, Travel natively, embrace them. My advice would advice, particularly in public places, but I’m be to focus on the things that you do find willing to do anything to divert attention “Focus more on myself and care less about what people think.” - Alice, Film & TV attractive about yourself every time you en- from my hair, and so should you. As well as counter negative self-talk. Find ways to em- those options, you could get a number one “Stop apologising.” - Ellie, Politics power your insecurities by honouring them all over and grow a beard. as things that don’t define you – you could If you can’t grow a beard though, I’m so even dye your hair! - Maddie sorry. - Pat “Laugh at least once every day.” - Joe, Comment To submit your anonymous dilemmas, keep an eye out for the link on our Twitter “Fully engage with popular culture.” - James, Film & TV

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15) Online streaming service featuring crime (4)* 6. Money Heist (7)* 17) European educational exchange *Can be found in this edition of MUSE 12. scheme (7)* POLITICS Tuesday 21 January 2020 16 Tsai Ing-wen’s victory sparks regional tensions wan has been threatened to comply. to ease tensions. Kuomintang and comeback from the 2018 midterm Tsai believes that her victory in the Hayoung Oh The ‘One China’ policy ensured the their supporters believed that this elections and Tsai’s ultimate victory. re-election with 57 per cent of votes DEPUTY POLITICS EDITOR island’s isolation from the interna- is crucial to restore amicable terms, As the crisis in Hong Kong proves the people’s rejection of the tional community, as countries that particularly with their biggest trad- worsened, the fear of China grew system and maturation of their de- THIS LAST MONTH, Tsai Ing- wished to form diplomatic allianc- ing partner. amongst the Taiwanese people. The mocracy. She claimed that Taiwan, wen won her second presidential es with China were required While Han fa- way China dealt with pro-democ- as an independent country with a term. Tsai extended her position as to break official ties with voured the ‘One racy protests in Hong Kong was separate identity, was entitled to re- the President of Taiwan for another Taiwan. The travel ban China, Two Sys- alarming to the Taiwanese citizens spect from China. four years, with a record-breaking of July 2019 aimed tems’ principle, who hold their “free democratic way Critics have noted that such result of 8.2 million votes. to shake its econ- Tsai rejected it, of life” dearly. The crisis in Hong provocative claims can be risky. In- This election was anticipated omy. claiming that it Kong exemplified the disaster Tai- creasing tension between the two to shape the country’s relationship Due to the is “not viable” wan could also face if it were to be countries will result in greater hos- with China. The two main presi- consistent for the country. unified. tility which, in turn, could threaten dential candidates, Tsai, aged 63, threats and She insisted The military threats from Chi- the island’s security. However, Tsai of Democratic Progressive Party pressures, on standing na, as aircrafts were flown through argued that Taiwan has been “mak- (DPP) and Han Kuo-yu, aged 62, Han want- up to China Taiwanese territory, increased such ing a lot of efforts to strengthen of Kuomintang Party (KMT) had ed to take in order to fear amongst citizens. Those who [their] capability” and, in fact, pro- opposing attitudes in dealing with a cautious maintain feared Chinese annexation of Tai- claiming war on Taiwan will prove threats from China and prospects and friend- the island’s wan supported Tsai as she empha- “costly” for China. for their subsequent relationship. ly approach independ- sised that their future should be de- The international community Since the end of the Chinese towards the ence. Many cided by the 23 million people who will pay close attention to Tsai’s Civil War in 1949, the idea of China’s mainland in view this as reside within its borders. Many view second term in office. The relation- sovereignty over Taiwan has threat- order the key to DPP’s this fear of China as a turning point ship between China and Taiwan is ened the nation’s independence. As dramatic in Tsai’s campaign. at stake, with the possibility of the highlighted by the recent events Xi Jinping, the Chinese Presi- break out of war. Their relations in Hong Kong, China believes dent, once again claimed that there with superpowers may also be af- that only one Chinese gov- “must and will be” a reunification. fected. ernment should exist and In January 2019, he proposed a As the US and Taiwan strength- that other breakaway prov- peaceful enforcement of the ‘One en their military ties through trade inces must eventually be Country, Two Systems’ principle. of weapons and armoury, Taiwan reunified, with force if nec- This system of government led to could spark competition and ten- essary. Over the years, Tai- IMAGE:IMAGE: PRESIDENT VOICE OF AMERICA OF RUSSIA YANG MING the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. sions between the US and China. Long-Bailey and Starmer lead the leadership race

from all party members. in Leave-voting areas. per cent. However, after gaining the alisation. Despite supporters prais- Patrick O’Donnell While much discussion has fo- The female MP with the most support of Momentum she has been ing her outspoken and plain-talking DEPUTY POLITICS EDITOR cused on the potential for La- support so far is Rebecca Long- gaining on Starmer. tone, supporters of Jeremy Cor- bour to elect a female leader Bailey, who has been dubbed Lisa Nandy, who served byn accuse her of undermin- WITH DECEMBER delivering a for the first time, current ‘continuity Corbyn’ and is a in Ed Miliband’s shadow cab- ing the leadership. devastating general election re- polling suggests that Sir close ally of the outgoing La- inet and founded the Centre Shadow Foreign Sec- sult for Labour, where the party Keir Starmer, the former bour leader. Long-Bailey was for Towns think tank is also in retary Emily Thornberry achieved their lowest share of the Director of Public Prosecu- a key architect of Labour’s the running. The Wigan MP completes the ballot, after vote since 1935, the race is on to suc- tions and current Shadow Green New Deal election has emphasised the failure just managing to achieve 24 ceed Jeremy Corbyn as leader. Brexit Secretary is the favour- policy focusing on a green of Labour to listen to tradi- nominations from MPs to be The key issues in this election ite to succeed Corbyn. industrial revolution, but tional Labour-voting towns, at included in the contest. will be focused on how leaders re- Starmer’s with questions sur- the expense of focusing both Elections for Deputy spond to controversial issues in the popularity has at- rounding her ability time and policy on Leader are also tak- manifesto, and whether they take tracted support to provide a genu- larger urban areas. ing place, with Labour closer to the centre-ground from across the ine change from Prominent Shadow Educa- or continue Corbyn’s policies of party and he has Labour’s election back bencher tion Secretary widespread nationalisation and sig- himself sug- strategy, she is Jess Phillips is Angela Rayner nificant investment in infrastruc- gested that sup- unlikely to appeal widely regarded in a strong posi- ture. porters should beyond the left of as the staunch- tion to win after Candidates will also have to ad- not ‘trash’ the the party. est anti-Corbyn receiving 86 dress how Labour will respond to legacies of Tony Recent candidate and nominations. the Brexit process given the Con- Blair, nor Jer- polling by The has been a vocal The bal- servatives’ large majority, as well emy Corbyn. Guardian plac- critic of Corbyn’s lot of Labour as their actions to tackle anti-Sem- However, crit- es Starmer as the leadership since members itism from within the party. With ics attribute favourite can- her election in opens on 21 nominations from fellow Labour Starmer’s pro- didate to take 2015. Phillips February and MPs closing last Monday, and five European over as Labour advocates keeping closes on 2 April. candidates achieving the quota of 10 stance to La- leader at 62 per the option open for The following per cent of the Parliamentary Party, bour’s failure cent. Although, the UK to re-join the Saturday will see the scramble is now on to get the re- at the gen- similar polling EU and has advo- the results of the quired nominations from affiliated eral election, places Long- cated the scrapping leadership race an- trade unions, as well as Constitu- citing that Bailey’s chances of some of Labour’s nounced at a one- ency Labour Parties (CLPs) across the majority of victory second more ambitious day conference in the country, before they face a vote of seats were lost IMAGES: CHRIS MCANDREW to Starmer, at 33 policies of renation- London. GLOBAL Flames, Set, Match Belgian Trial and Error Arab World loses leader Kashmir remains cut off Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and In a novel case, three Belgian doc- Sultan Qaboos of Oman, the Arab The state has been without inter- Roger Federer are among some of tors are going to face trial in Ghent world’s longest serving leader, has net access for over 150 days, mak- the world’s top tennis stars that after being accused of poisoning died at age 74. Despite being widely ing it India’s longest shutdown. volunteered to play in a exhibition a patient whose life they helped to viewed as popular in the nation, his The government cut the region off match in order to raise money for end. Tina Nys, aged 38, died in 2010 rule was characterised by silencing from telephones and landlines be- Australia’s bushfire relief. The fires yet her family claim doctors handled any form of public dissent while fore removing partial autonomy in continue to devastate the country her case poorly and did not observe acting as an absolute monarchy. He August. This makes the country the which and now stretched to 18 mil- the law. While only being permitted has been succeeded by his cousin, leader in such shutdowns, which lion acres, killing 24 people. The in certain conditions, euthanasia Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, while had 95 last year. The Supreme match took place on 15 January in and assisted suicide were legalised the cause of his death remains un- Court has now given the country a POLITICS Melbourne Park’s Rod Laver Arena. in Belgium in 2002. confirmed. week to review the suspension. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 17 Stormont deal results in a devolved government Ireland’s democratic stalemate. that successive governments will placate cultural tensions. chose then to cement their posi- James Abbott Over the past three years, the always concede some form of policy With the onset of Arlene foster tions, avoiding instead the potential POLITICS CORRESPONDENT Northern Irish people had suffered to maintain peaceable community (DUP) and Michelle O’Neil (Sinn crippling of their majorities at Stor- from serious democratic deficit. The relations, the implications of which Fein) being elected first minister mont by losing Members of the Leg- IN THE 2019 general election, op- devolved assembly at Stormont en- could potentially create a further and deputy first minister respec- islative Assembly (MLAs), to par- position to Westminster and Brexit dured a breakdown in the joint ex- rift and increase the societal divi- tively, political commentators have ties such as rival nationalist party, came in the form a vigorous and con- ecutive, meaning the two major par- sions between loyalist and national- accused Sinn Féin and the DUP of the Social Democratic Labour Party tentious Remain alliance, propped ties, Sinn Féin and the Democratic ist communities. Instead of creating an attempted power grab. That as and the Alliance Party, sister party up by nationalist causes in Wales Unionists, were at a deadlock and all-embracing legislation that aims a result of threats from the North- to mainland Liberal Democrats. and Scotland. Plaid Cymru and the were unable to resolve their differ- to unite communities, the devolved ern Ireland secretary Julian Smith, This has brought into question Scottish Nationalist Party through- ences over the contentious issue of assembly appears only to passively pertaining to possible fresh assem- how these major parties can claim out the campaign had claimed that, an Irish Language Act. This was a satisfy community demands and bly elections, the two major parties to bring about legitimate change. for the betterment of their economy bill that sought to implement legis- For instance, during the collapse of and national identity, their respec- lative guarantees for equal status of the devolved assembly, all legisla- tive nations would be better off to the Irish language across the United tion relating to Northern Ireland maintain a relationship with the Kingdom, which would have com- was monitored by Westminster. European Union and set out to ob- parable rights and use to the Welsh This had enabled the wider nation tain complete state autonomy by language. to have an influence on the moral leaving the United Kingdom. The two parties have come back consciousness of Ulster’s legislation, This reflects a radical shift in together to form the Joint Execu- allowing for the legalisation of both demands for regional autonomy, tive and bring the devolved assem- gay marriage and abortion in the a desire to move beyond the mere bly into session. This was the result region, which had been previously quasi-federal measures of state de- of a series of compromises, that in legalised by the Republic of Ireland volution currently in place. Of three relation to the Irish Language Act, in 2015 and 2018. devolved regions in the United gave both communities linguistic Nonetheless, legislation has not Kingdom, Northern Irish political recognition through the implemen- gone without regional opposition, parties, however, were particularly tation of both an Irish and Ulster- despite the liberalisation of women’s absent from any national debates, Scots (Low-land Scottish) language rights, and candidates within the giving no clear direction for the commissioner. However, some DUP and SDLP have argued that country’s future, as it too voted to critics cite that this has set a very this is “back door” encroachment on remain in the EU with Scotland. detrimental precedent of a “com- the religious and cultural customs This is as a result of Northern plimentary” style of governance, IMAGE:IMAGE: PATRICKSON OF GROUCHOO’DONNELL held dear to the region. In wake of crisis, a second deal with Iran emerges

who managed to capture footage of the Iran deal, arguing that Iran had “Trump deal”. Speaking to the BBC, ity list. Many want to see a return Patrick Walker the downing of the plane. Rouhani, violated a key element of the treaty Johnson insisted that Trump’s skills to the more genial diplomacy that SENIOR CORRESPONDENT himself a moderate, and a former after it removed its self-imposed as a “master negotiator” would en- existed under President Obama, head of Iran’s air defence network, limit on the number of nuclear cen- able Trump to get concessions not and believe that a more construc- THE ASSASSINATION of Qassem has said that he believes there are trifuges it was allowed. achieved by the Obama administra- tive diplomatic discourse would Soleimani over two weeks ago was “others” who may have been For Prime Minister Boris John- tion. benefit America. Additionally, all unexpected, but has suceeded in responsible for the at- son, the dilemma was also Across the Atlantic, the Iran the Democrats that took the stage chilling the relationship between tack, in addition to prevalent, perhaps more so crisis would provide something of a last Tuesday are in favour of asking Tehran and Washington even fur- the individual considering Mr. Trump’s flashpoint on the final Democratic Congress before making the deci- ther than during the 2016 American who mistakenly lack of popularity in debate before Americans begin vot- sion to declare war: a huge point of election. Following the expulsion launched the the UK. On Tuesday, ing for the presidential nominee on disagreement between Republicans of American troops from Iran, the missile in the he said he was in fa- 3 February. Although businessman and Democrats, even while Obama geopolitical crisis has calmed some- first place. vour of scrapping the Tom Steyer and Massachusetts Sen- was in office. what, but across the world, the me- Britain previous draft of the ator Elizabeth Warren were both in It’s hard to see what further dia on both sides is wondering what and the EU Iran deal that was favour of a minimal American mili- concessions Iran could make, or the obvious resolution to the crisis find themselves signed in 2015 by tary presence in the Middle East, indeed whether the nation would could be. The next move for both caught between President Oba- other candidates, such as frontrun- be prepared to negotiate with the states is likely a second attempt at their goal to sup- ma for a ner and former Vice-President Joe US after such a slight to its na- an Iran nuclear deal that could be port the US, a key ally, n e w Biden were more hesitant about tional sovereignty. Soleimani was supported by allies and Congres- and to uphold the terms total withdrawal. Polls now indi- extremely popular in most, but not sional Republicans alike. of the Iran deal, which cate that most Americans do all of the country. Protests broke The downing of flight 752 was America dropped af- not want a war with Iran, out last week across major univer- an unintended halt to escalating ter re-imposing so Trump’s foreign policy sities in the state following the at- tensions after the Iranian govern- sanctions blunder may present tack on flight 752, and the dramatic ment scrambled to apologise for on Iran in something of an opening response to the general’s sudden the fatal “human error”. It then ap- 2018. On for the Democratic can- assassination. The New York Times peared to turn on itself on Tuesday Tuesday last didates as the election reported a protest in Tehran where, evening after President Hassan week, they rolls around in Novem- just hours before in the same spot, Rouhani called for a special court triggered ber. their supreme leader had memo- investigation on the downed plane. the begin- Brokering a new rialised a national hero. Later, Ira- Even as he made the statement, the nings of deal, or at least re- nian students would hold an equally Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a dispute storing relations with large gathering criticising their aya- a significant wing of the Iranian mecha- Iran, is at the top of tollah: “our shame, our shame is for military, were arresting the person nism to IMAGE: SAYYED SHAHAB-O- DIN VAJEDI the Democrats’ prior- our supreme leader.”

LEFT WING tion by finally legalising same-sex between the West and Middle East, notable people in the business as marriage, a huge victory consider- we were reminded how fearful con- the categories have been accused of RIGHT WING ing the religious context in which flict with a nuclear dimension can ‘whitewashing’ and a lack of diver- this was passed. be as neither side wishes to blink sity. Not to mention, is Thoughts from the Politics Editor Love Island However, for many of us this first. A little further east, religious back on our screens. feeling of renewed optimism quickly tensions and protests continue in 100 years ago, this decade was THERE IS something very ro- spite a defeat in the last electoral cy- flickered out. Following the killing India as the controversial Citizen- coined as the ‘roaring twenties’. If mantic about the world entering cle, the Labour Party now embarks of Qasem Soleimani and the down- ship Amendment Act begins to be 2020 is to mirror this, I only hope a new decade. It brings the same on its search for a new leader, and ing of flight PS752, the early days of implemented in some states. that it is the innovation and political sense of hope that each year brings, potentially a new path as they look January brought Iran and the US to It hasn’t only been politics let- achievement that speaks such vol- only accelerated. Naturally, there to rebuild. Northern Ireland has what looked like the brink of war. ting us down. Once again the Oscar umes, and not the sound of Western are reasons to be optimistic. De- given us further cause for celebra- As the world watched a stand off nominations have snubbed many powers letting slip the dogs of war. BUSINESS Tuesday 21 January 2020 18 The consequences of York being car-free by 2023

ever, not all responses were was anised, so the scheme is not as dra- The car free scheme would seem to free zone to function effectively, the Kezia Deakin negative, with Ben Gilligan of First matic as it superficially may seem give more power to First Bus to the bus system needs not only be more DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR Bus praising that “our services are and does offer advantages. Council- detriment of the consumer. Eased reliable but also accessible to every- certainly running better than they lor David Heaton agrees with the congestion from the scheme would one financially. YORK CITY COUNCIL has ac- were before the closure.” proposal, claiming that “congestion make public transport more effi- Essentially, the scheme seems cepted a proposal to ban all “non- This trial scheme has stuck in costs the city’s economy up to £30 cient – both for the customer and promising provided there are a essential” car journeys within the the minds of many York residents, million a year in lost productivity.” the company economically – al- number of caveats. The Council has city centre by 2023. This has elic- making them apprehensive about If the scheme manages to improve lowing First Bus to generate more already established that vulnerable ited a somewhat varied response. the proposal for a car-free city transport links so car-less shop- profit. This could cap the inflation groups, such as disabled people, The pioneer of this proposal – La- pers aren’t deterred away from lo- of bus fares. However, there is no will be able to drive through the bour councillor Johnny Crawshaw cal business, then local businesses guarantee that this is how First Bus centre as their trips fall within “es- – is optimistic about the effect this Improving would stand to benefit from the will respond. The council should sential journeys”. The Council are would have. He envisions the plan scheme. Delivery would be more bear in mind that in order for a car- also beginning the process of dis- easing congestion and in turn mak- congestion could efficient economically due to lack cussing delivery options with local ing public transport more reliable, of congestion and the move would businesses to reach a fair compro- while also tackling climate change. boost local preserve income from tourists who mise. They will also need to consid- Meanwhile, local businesses are might otherwise be deterred by in- er the detriment to a number of somewhat panicked about the effect creasing air pollution and unreli- other groups such as car- this will have on business, especially economy able transport options. York also ers and how this can set against the backdrop of a con- has predecessors in terms of other be eased. Alongside troversial trial scheme. centre. However, the differences” cities successfully going car free, this, bus and cycle York has already piloted a car- between the previous and current with business increasing in Oslo’s systems will need free scheme, having pedestrianised scheme should be noted. Council- newly pedestrianised streets. to be improved in Lendal Bridge and Coppergate in lor Johnny Crawshaw is the main What has failed to be men- a timely manner 2013 and 2014. This scheme ended motivator behind the proposal, al- tioned though is how recent con- so there is not a up being heavily controversial, in though backed by support from the troversies concerning First Bus stark gap between part because of disorganisation. local council. He heavily emphasises will fit into this scheme. £1.6 mil- the enactment of £1.3 million worth of fines were is- the fact that a car ban has to be sup- lion has just been given to York’s the system and sued for drivers breaking the travel ported by appropriate infrastruc- bus companies in order to make the improvement ban. Stephen Knapp from the in- ture: more reliable buses and better their vehicles greener but little of these systems. dependent Traffic Penalty Tribunal cycling lanes being a couple. This thought has been given to the ac- However, if the later struck these down on account was where the old scheme was let tual services. First Bus has been Council do their of lack of clear signage. Council- down: enacting a car-free scheme criticised by both local residents due diligence, the lor Keith Aspden argued “it was a without this infrastructure simply and University students for tak- proposal is likely to botched trial from the start which won’t work. ing advantage of their monopoly result in positive repercus- has made congestion worse and Crawshaw highlights that parts over the market to disproportion- sions for both the economy and damaged local businesses.” How- of the city are already pedestri- ately increase prices year after year. IMAGE: KK70088 climate change. Oil prices remain stable amid US-Iran conflict supply? plus of oil in the global market that between the US and Iran will not recession. Even a modest oil-price Charis Ramsey But, the global oil market now they are not as worried about ten- greatly affect oil prices, however, is increase to $80 per barrel would DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR has an abundant supply, fed by sions in the Persian Gulf region as flawed. The risk of a full-scale war lead to a sustained risk-off episode, soaring US production. America they once were. may seem low, but there is reason with US and global equities falling FOLLOWING THE assassination has been transformed from a huge The view that both sides would to believe that US-Iranian relations by at least 10 per cent, in turn, hurt- of Iranian al-Quds commander Qas- importer to a new exporter in un- refrain from further escalation will not return to the status quo ing investor, business and consumer sem Suleimani and Iran’s retaliation der a decade; exports grew from 0.6 calmed investors and reversed the and the idea that a zero-casualty confidence. against two Iraqi bases contain- million barrels per day in early 2017, initial oil price shock, with equi- strike on two Iraqi bases has satis- Despite Wall Street’s optimism, ing US troops, there was an initial to over four million by December ties even approaching new highs. fied Iran’s need to retaliate is simply even a mild resumption of US-Iran sharp reaction. Oil prices spiked by 2019. For several years, OPEC and But the markets are banking on the naïve. This conflict will continue to tensions could push global growth 10 per cent, US and global equities Russia have cut their own pro- fact that neither the US or feature aggression by regional prox- below the mediocre level of 2019. dropped by some percentage points duction to keep prices Iran want a full scale ies, direct military confrontations, An alternative perspective sug- and safe-haven bond yields fell. from falling, due to war, as this would and efforts to sabotage Saudi and gests that concerns about growing But the view that both sides would US supply. There threaten the Ira- other gulf oil facilities. restrictions on the use of fossil fu- back down, and the US’s newfound is seemingly a nian regime Further, the assumption about els because of their role in climate oil strength calmed investors and perception and Donald what a conflict means for markets change have also weighed on prices, reversed these price movements, that the oil Trump’s as “people don’t want to be invested with equities even approaching new market can re-election in oil” said Gary Ross, chief execu- highs. absorb any prospects. Blocking the Strait tive of Black Gold Investors. While oil prices did surge after shock, even Investors According to the chairman of the killing of Suleimani last week, the loss also seem of Hormuz could JBC Energy, Johannes Benigni, if a 10 per cent rise is tiny compared of life in a to believe the current government of Iran is with the swings seen in past years. military ex- that the increase oil prices toppled, crude oil prices could drop Over the last 10 years, fracking has change. economic to $40 a barrel. A regime change allowed the US to squeeze the oil There is impact of could return Iran to the negotiating and gas from shale and transform clearly con- a conflictby 126 per cent table, implying that the US admin- the country into the largest pro- fidence in the would be istration could be happy enough ducer of both. According to Stewart markets that modest. is equally mistaken. The US is” with that to lift the sanctions - an Glickman, energy analyst at CFRA shipping lanes will IMAGE:DRPEPPERSCOTT230 This is be- less dependent on foreign oil than act that would no doubt flood the Research, “if we had the same skir- be unaffected. Oil flows cause oil’s impor- in the past, but even a modest price market with Iranian oil. mishing between the US and Iran have not been disrupted so tance as an input in pro- spike could trigger a broader down- The likelihood of a regime top- happening 20 years ago or even 10 far, and there is no sign that Iran duction has fallen sharply since past turn or recession, as happened in ple is unclear. Protests erupted in years ago, I think the impact on the will seek to hobble trade in the fuel oil-shock episodes, for example the 1990. So while an oil-price shock Iran last week after the government oil markets would have been a lot industry by closing the Strait of 1973 Yom Kippur War, Iran’s 1979 would boost US energy producers’ admitted the army had struck a bigger, because the shale revolution Hormuz, the busiest and most im- Islamic Revolution and Iraq’s 1990 profits, the benefits would be out- Ukranian plane by mistake. hadn’t happened yet.” portant waterway for the world’s oil invasion of Kuwait. Additionally, weighed by the costs to US oil con- Should this happen, the new Oil prices are not being driven industry. because the US is now a major en- sumers. rulers of Iran might be better dis- higher, but probably should. The as- According to Bjonar Tomhau- ergy producer, inflation expecta- According to an estimate by JP posed towards Washington and sassination of Suleimani happened gen, head of oil market research tions are much lower than in past Morgan, a conflict that blocks the agree to negotiate with the Trump on Iraqi soil, without Iraqi permis- at Rystad Energy, the markets are decades; there is little risk of central Strait of Hormuz for six months administration. sions, while Suleimani was on offi- “pricing in just a low probability banks raising interest rates follow- could drive up oil prices by 126 per This demonstrates, yet again, cialIMAGE: business. NUMBER 10Surely you would ex- of something happening”. Further, ing an oil price shock. cent, to more than $150 (£115) per the instability of oil markets in their pect some sort of change to the oil markets have got so used to a sur- The assumption that conflict barrel, setting the stage for a global relation to political changes. 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The deterioration of York’s nightclubs WEEK IN perhaps in an effort to create a more accommodate young professionals January that the official Thursday NUMBERS Jerry McMichael ‘sanitised’ vision of the city. and weekend revellers, rather than night will now be hosted by Kuda. BUSINESS EDITOR It seems illogical, however, the permenent student and resident While a short term fix, in the that York, a city with a population population of the city. long run Fibbers still requires a new THE RETURN OF students to York of around 150,000 people of which While arguably more profitable venue but as Ollie Martin states Digest of the week’s most this term has been marked by one students account for 16 per cent, to target such demographics, direct- in his post, “there’s talk of a new important figures. very notable absence. Fibbers, an in- should wantonly be aiming to radi- ing York’s night-time economy away Fibbers but I’m honestly sceptical stitution in York since 1992, closed cally reduce the number of night- from students is both a dangerous they’ll find anywhere new, certainly its doors at the Toft Green venue time venues when entertainment and volatile move on the part of not anytime soon”, raising ques- 1.3% on 5 January for the very last time and hospitality are the city’s largest York businesses. It is not an over- tions of how permanent an addition Inflation (CPI) fell to the lowest as the site is set to be redeveloped employer and source of revenue to reach to state that uni- Kuda Thursdays will be to rate since November 2016, with into new offices and flats. Founded the city council (excluding council versities and student the York Parties time- reduced hotel room rates and 27 years ago by Tim Hornsby, Fib- tax). The question, however, is not unions should be table. womens wear credited for the bers quickly established itself as the why there has been such a signifi- concerned with The loss of fall. top live music venue in York, host- the quality of Fibbers repre- ing some of the biggest names in club-night sents yet an- the British music industry through- The closure of events and other closure out its tenure, including the Kill- venues of an iconic ers, Coldplay and Stereophonics to club venues seems in their York venue name a few. The closure of the ven- respec- and further ue will be felt acutely by students tive cities ,the loss of and residents alike, but the closure a concious policy as it can York’s lead- of Fibbers, although significant, is and does ing music only one instance of a new emerging of the council play a venue with trend in York’s nighttime economy. significant no annouc- The last term has seen the clo- cant closure in number of venues,” factor for nment yet of sure of Mansion and with further but which venues are closing and many stu- a replacemnt. rumours that Salvos’s current venue to which demographic these venues dents in their But an even more 12.35m on Rougier Street is set for rede- target. The answer is regrettably, in- university choices salient concern is Number of acres that have been velopment as well, York’s student variably students. and applications. IMAGE: EMILY TAYLOR the loss of yet another lost in the Australian wildfires nightlife truly seems to be dwin- While there has been an evi- If York student ven- student night club raising since October 2019 dling away by the day. York City dent loss in the number of student ues continue on this trajectory, the questions of the long term future Council have defended the series nightclubs, bars, pubs and res- University could face genuine is- and direction of York’s entire night of redevelopments underway upon taurants are thriving in York, well sues with trying to fill course places life scene, by the threat of contin- the grounds that they are needed in above the UK average with an es- which will ultimately only further ued closures and redevelopments order to meet York’s ‘critical’ under timated 365 pubs within the city contribute to the problems sur- by York City Council to nightclubs supply of ‘good-quality’ housing and walls alone. York is well known as rounding the devaluation of entry in the city. £45,454 professional office spaces. However, a northern hen and stag weekend requirements for university courses. If the university and YUSU The cost per bong of Big Nen, with two new developments and the utopia, particularly it would appear YUSU has been quick in their re- don’t interject on this issue soon, Brexit supporters want it to be potential of a third to be built, all to our Geordie friends. It would sponse to coordinate a new official students could be faced with further rung 11 times on 31 Jan. on existing nighclub venues, there therefore not be beyond reason to Thursday club night with York Par- venue closures and a stagnation of seems to be a conscious, calculated suggest York’s night-time economy ties, with Student Activities Officer York’s night time economy, which effort on the part of York City Coun- is not dwindling, but merely recon- Ollie Martin announcing just two will only further detract from the cil to remove nightclubs across York, structing its target demographics to days after Fibbers’s closure on 7 appeal of York. Ex-CEO of Nissan escapes Japan in a box

were severe concerns for his own Ghosn’s appearance in Beirut, the a potential closure for Nissan post- Patrick Hook-Willers personal safety, as well as fears jet stopped in Turkish capital Istan- Brexit. SENIOR CORRESPONDENT over injustice and whether or not bul, from where Ghosn continued “If Nissan loses competitive- he would be granted a free and fair his escape act by travelling by land ness in Europe, well then the future $100m THE FORMER CEO of Nissan has trial. to Beirut. of Sunderland is bleak” Ghosn said fled Japan to Lebanon, in a musi- The Japanese broadcaster, This is all alleged of course, in the same interview, after con- Short term loan agreed by gov- cian’s box. Seriously. NHK, revealed that CCTV footage stemming from the NHK cover- firming an offer by the British gov- ernment to airline Flybe In order to flee Japan, it is said showed Carlos Ghosn accompanied age of the escape and became ernment to Nissan when he that Ghosn orchestrated a master- by two Americans in a hotel near to widely accepted as fact, was CEO to keep the Sun- ful escape by catching a private jet his Japanese home. though no definitive derland plant operational. from Japan, while concealing him- proof was put forward. On his escape and 5.6ft self in the transport box of a double Speaking pub- current situation, bass. I am free to see my licly for the first time Ghosn said “I’m a Height of Carlos Ghosn The escapology debacle comes since his daring mission, happier man than I as a new tumultuous chapter of a family. I am free to Ghosn stated that he was was one year ago.” turbulent retirement for the Bra- relieved to finally be able to zilian-born former businessman, see my wife, to live live normally. whose Nissan retirement compen- “I am free to see my fam- sation landed him in deep trouble ily, I’m free to see my wife. with Japanese authorities for al- with my wife I mean all these things which leged financial misconduct. were forbidden in Japan.” The charges brought forward Ghosn and the two American” When questioned about how he for Ghosn stem from his alleged men boarded a train bound for Osa- pulled off the escape and whether failure to disclose the level of his ka in the southern Kansai region of it was a comfortable experience, retirement package given to him by the country, where they arrived at a Ghosn smirked and said “you Nissan, in addition to allegations of hotel near to Kansai International should ask somebody else”, sug- using company money for inappro- Airport. gesting he has no experience of £200bn priate personal use. After two hours, the two men hiding in a box. Despite Ghosn’s claim of pos- who were accompanying Ghosn The impact of Ghosn’s es- Pledged boost by China to in- sessing documents that prove his in- left the hotel with two large storage cape and the charges brought crease US exports above 2017 nocence of all charges, which he has receptacles that were placed onto a upon him in Japan have signifi- levels stated he would be happy to share private jet, with no sign of Ghosn cant impact for the North-West with the press, he was arrested in until he arrived in the city of Beirut region of the UK, adjacent to November 2018 and forced to put in Lebanon. Yorkshire. IMAGES (TOP TO BOTTOM): REGNANS.BLOGS- up one billion yen in bail (£6.8m). In the hours between the jet’s The Nissan plant in Sunder- POT.COM, 5X6A0607, ADAM TINWORTH

Ghosn has noted that there departure from Kansai Airport and land has been widely mooted as IMAGE: SUNIL060902 SCIENCE Tuesday 21 January 2020 20 Could a male contraceptive pill be coming to us soon?

cal engineer at the Indian Institute which dissolves the gel injected and sume products that induce hormo- the female pill’s effectiveness of 97 Angelos Sofocleous of Technology in Kharagpur and enables the male to have children, nal changes. to 99 per cent. DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR the RISUG research team leader has worked in animal studies but is Despite these worries, the However, Professor Anderson published the results of the clinical yet to be tested on humans. study’s other co-senior investiga- also raised concerns about the fact THERE ARE CURRENTLY about trials, reporting a 97.3 per cent suc- Research on other contracep- tor, Christina Wang. has said that that the pharmaceutical industry 15 methods of contraception pub- cess rate in preventing pregnancy tive methods, such as a male birth 11-beta-MNTDC is a “safe, revers- currently underfunds male con- licly available, but only two are with no known side-effects in a six- control pill, is also underway. Re- ible hormonal male contracep- traception studies and that lack available to males: condoms and month period. searchers at the Los Angeles Biomed tion [that] should be of investment is a fac- vasectomy. The contraceptive contains Research Institute have developed available in about 10 tor which delays re- For decades, men have had Steryene Maleic Anhydride, a poly- 11-beta-MNTDC, an experimental years.” search and trials to rely on these two birth control mer which inhibits sperm produc- male oral contraceptive, which is Another on male con- methods, whereas women have had tion and works via a gel injection a modified testosterone that com- promising traception. “I access to the oral contraceptive pill to a sperm-containing tube near bines the actions of androgen, a contracep- think that in- since 1960, when it was approved the testicles. Dr Guha supports that male hormone, and progesterone. tive that is dustry has in the United States. Re- RISUG is a long-active When taking the pill during the tri- currently not been cent scientific experi- contraceptive which als, participants’ testosterone levels being de- convinced ments have raised will be effective fell and sperm production dropped veloped about the hopes that more for 13 years and greatly, returning to normal levels and is be- potential male con- is non-hormo- after the trial. ing tested market,” he traceptives, nal. “11-beta-MNTDC mimics tes- in the UK said. such as a Howev- tosterone through the rest of the is a body This is contracep- er, some re- body but is not concentrated enough gel named despite the tive injec- searchers in the testes to support sperm pro- NES/T. this fact that, as tion, a have ques- duction”, says Stephanie Page, M.D., is hormone- cited in a mul- male birth tioned Ph.D., the study’s co-senior inves- based and con- tinational sur- control whether tigator. This is done to minimise tains progestogen vey of 9,000 men pill, and a RISUG side-effects on the body due to low which acts in the pi- published in Human body gel, can work as testosterone. tuitary gland and switches Reproduction, 55 per cent of will soon be a reversible Although there were no severe off sperm production, without af- men in stable relationships would available for method of side-effects reported, about ten per fecting libido. Trial participants are be willing to try new and revers- consumer use. contraception. cent of men in the studies reported asked to rub the gel on their shoul- ible contraceptive methods. It’s cer- Indian sci- Michael Skinner, fatigue, acne, or headache, and de- ders and upper arms daily so that tainly the case that the times when entists have re- a reproductive bi- creased sex drive. This shows that it is absorbed by their bloodstream women were seen as being solely re- cently announced that ologist at Washington there is still much to learn on this and will be monitored for months sponsible for preventing pregnancy clinical trials have been State University, has argued new product and one can safely say until their sperm count decreases are now past. completed on the world’s first con- that it is not clear that RISUG is very that there is no way to know how a significantly.Professor Richard An- The burden for preventing traceptive injection for men, named different from sterilisation as its re- new substance affects the human derson, who is leading the study at pregnancy and family planning also the Reversible Inhibition of Sperm versibility has not yet been demon- body when used long-term until the the University of Edinburgh, says falls to men and there is currently Under Guidance (RISUG). strated. Indeed, the effectiveness of subjects are osberved for years or that NES/T is expected to be more the need for reversible and highly Dr Sujoy K. Guha, a biomedi- the second part of the treatment, deacades, especially when they con- effective than condoms and match effective male birth control. York to establish £35m research facility for AI safety versity’s Assuring Autonomy pro- ternational Programme of the Uni- assure their safety, adding that, “the Safe Autonomy will be an addition Angelos Sofocleous gramme, “the world is experiencing versity of York, established in 2018, first risk in adopting these technolo- to the University of York’s already DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR an unprecedented period of tech- the York Global Initiative for Safe gies is we do it too fast and we don’t rich and impactful research on AI, nological advancement. Robotics Autonomy is further funded by the know that they’re safe. robotics, and communication tech- THE UNIVERSITY OF YORK is to and AI will change every part of our UK Research Partnership Invest- nologies. establish a £35m research facility lives . . . But this rapid advancement ment Fund (UKRPIF) of Research The initiative will work along- for the safety of robotics and auton- comes with challenges: how do we England which provided £10.5m AI systems side and collaborate with the York omous systems which use artificial assure their safety?” of the funding, and an additional Centre for Quantum Technolo- intelligence (AI). The initiative will house spe- £14.5m from a rich network of in- change our lives gies, an interdisciplinary initiative Bringing together world-lead- cialist laboratories and testing facil- dustrial partners, private donors, which is aimed at encouraging and ing experts in the field of robotics ities, bringing together York’s exper- and alumni. enhancing new cooperations in the and AI, the York Global Initiative tise across design, assurance, and Professor Deborah Smith, the but how safe area of quantum theory. Research- for Safe Autonomy aims to provide communications technologies. It University of York’s Pro-Vice-Chan- ers working at the Centre for Quan- a space in which its research staff will enable industrial partners and cellor for Research, said that “this are they? tum Technologies have recently and industrial partners will work in world-leading experts in the field to project is key to Industrial Strategy. launched the UK’s first quantum specialist laboratories and testing collaboratively address global chal- AI and robotics are a key area for “The second risk is we” network, in partnership with the facilities to improve and assure the lenges in assuring the safety of ro- development in the modern world adopt them too slowly and we University of Cambridge and Toshi- safety of robotics and autonomous botics and autonomous systems. and this project is all about devel- don’t benefit from the real advan- ba Research Europe Ltd. The net- systems. Starting with a £10m donation oping those safely.” Professor Smith tages that these technologies can work is said to provide ultra-secure According to Professor John from the Lloyd’s Register Founda- recognised the risk involving the bring mankind at the moment.” and unhackable methods of com- McDermid, director of the Uni- tion to the Assuring Autonomy In- use of AI systems and the need to Research at the York Global munication. Initiative for Safe Autonomy will The new initiative at the Uni- follow four research pillars: Design versity of York is also expected to and verification, which will ensure provide support for YorRobots, a that robotics and connected auton- University-wide initiative which omous systems (RCAS) can be fully brings together researchers work- trusted in environments which are ing in robotics and autonomous challenging; Assurance, which will systems, and their application. Yor- ensure the safety of RCAS and their Robots aims to maximise the ben- ability to learn from their errors and efit of UK industry from robotics adapt to their environment; Com- expertise at York. The York Global munications, which will ensure that Initiative for Safe Autonomy will communication between RCAS is be based on Campus East and will efficient, effective, and, most impor- house up to 100 researchers and tantly, secure; and Society and Eth- support staff in its world-class facil- ics, which will ensure that RCAS are ities, including a rooftop laboratory introduced appropriately and safely and specialist robotics design and so that issues of practical ethics are testing equipment. Construction addressed. will start in 2020 and the facility is IMAGES: UNIVERSITY OF YORK The York Global Initiative for expected to open in 2021. Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 21 Is the light from your iPhone giving you insomnia?

blue light rays, and many shades of study at the University of Man- natural light in the evening, which, This new research, as of De- Molly Taylor these, depending on the energy and chester argued that usually, when according to this research, is more cember last year, was carried out SCIENCE EDITOR wavelength of the individual rays. research is conducted into the ef- beneficial to keeping our body clock on mice and showed that blue col- Light rays that have longer fects of blue light on the body, this and your health in check. Hopefully ours produced weaker effects on the WITH TECHNOLOGY ON the rise wavelengths contain less energy, tends to involve altering the bright- these alterations are more helpful mice’s body clocks than yellow col- and iPhones, laptops and TVs being and light rays with shorter wave- than anti-blue light gimmick beauty oured light, which is interesting as part of our nightly routine, I’m sure lengths contain more energy. Rays products, or anti blue light glasses, our phones and laptop screens are we have all heard the claims that go- on the blue end of the spectrum Blue-emitting some of which were banned by the wired up to change brightness levels ing on your phone before bed ‘gives have shorter wavelengths, meaning Advertising Standards Authority at night and favour yellow tones to you insomnia’ and ‘ruins your sleep’ they have more energy. This por- LEDs are running in 2015 because, as John O’Hagan mimic the colors that resemble in- in a world where blue-emitting tion of the visible light spectrum has from Public Health England’s Cen- door night light and daytime light. LEDs are running our artificiallylit the highest energy - just before UV our artificially tre for Radiation, Chemical and Our perception of colour lives. I am certainly no physicist but light. Environmental Hazards put it, “the comes from the retinal cone cells I have been personally subject to Sunlight is the biggest form of hype around the blue light hazard in the eye, which is different to our this ridicule as I scroll through Twit- blue light, which leads to the sug- lit lives has got a bit out of control.” perception of brightness. This re- ter before bed, and I’m looking for gestion that exposure to blue light Some research connects expo- search shows that the blue colour something to fight my corner. at night is counter-productive to ness signals by changing the” ratio sure to blue light at night to a wide signals they supply reduce the im- According to recent research our sleep cycle, which makes sense. of short and long wavelength light, range of health problems like dia- pact of light on the clock. Research- carried out at the University of Man- However, recent research has sug- but this provides little difference in betes and obesity, arguing that it af- ers at the University of Manchester chester last year, blue light might gested that blue light does not have brightness and more perceptible fects the body’s levels of melatonin. also commented that aligning our actually be more in line with our the strongest effect on the body changes in colour. However, even dim light can affect body clocks with social and work bodies’ natural perception of dim- clock, more so that yellow light of Therefore, it may be that the circadian rhythms, so most people’s schedules can be good for health, as mer, cooler lights in the evening. equivalent brightness has a bigger bright light is more harmful to the bedside table lamps are doing the a lot of recent research advocates. Sunlight, or ‘white light’, is made effect. eyes than the colour, and the col- same thing. Where do we draw the And apparently, using colour in the up of red, orange, yellow, green and The head researcher of this our of the light should mimic the line for using light at night time? right way can aid this process. Are we alone in the universe? Is hot yoga worth Lauryn Eley SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT getting sweaty for? IT’S THE AGE OLD question: are yoga, yoga can reduce stress sig- we alone in the universe? The an- Callum Tennant nificantly. A 2018 study found that swer may be closer to home than DEPUTY EDITOR adults who participated in a four- you think.There are a number of month hot yoga course benefitted places that may harbour the neces- You might have tried yoga, but have from significantly lower stress lev- sary ingredients for life within our you ever tried yoga in low-mood lit els. And while I might not have felt own solar system. Life as we know it inflatable, which has been heated stress free when I left my HotPod primarily requires water. Once this up to thirty-seven degrees? If you Yoga session I definitely felt a lot is present, other factors such as the haven’t tried it before you can now. more relaxed. chemical building blocks of life and Victoria opened York’s branch of the When I spoke to Victoria after surface temperature can be consid- HotPod Yoga on 5 October last year. my session and asked her about the ered. Located on Stamford Bridge Road benefits of HotPod Yoga, she told Historically, our neighbour HotPod Yoga is a ten-minute drive me that it helps you to “breath bet- Mars was the first place humans from the University or twenty min- ter and relax a lot more” than regu- looked to when hoping to find some utes by bike. I went to give it a lar yoga. She went on to describe company in the vastness of the uni- go and to explore why people how hot yoga basically speeds up verse. Snaking dendrite patterns would volunteer to do yoga the benefits of doing yoga. Dur- mark the surface of the red planet: in a furnace. ing the session a lot of focus similar in shape to the path rivers The scientific ben- was given to how and when carve out on Earth. Evidence like IMAGE: NASA/JPL-CALTECH efits of hot yoga, how- we breathed. Victoria often this suggests that Mars was once a ever, are not always told us to try and breathe water world with oceans and rivers. of sand or dust, rather than water. another of the solar system’s moons: clear. One undeni- deeper and to breath in So where is that water now? With this, the signs of life on our Jupiter’s Europa. able advantage of and out at certain points The Mars Reconnaissance Or- nearest neighbour remain elusive. Data taken by the Hubble Space hot yoga though of our yoga positions. biter (MRO) is an example of a Another popular candidate for Telescope of this moon seemed to is that stretch- While the sci- spacecraft aiming to help answer fellow life is one of Saturn’s many indicate the existence of water va- ing is easier. The ence behind Hot- this question. In 2011, the High moons: Enceladus. In 2005, Cas- pour plumes alike those found on reason why we Pod Yoga doesn’t Resolution Imaging Science Experi- sini took the first images of the Enceladus. warm up before differentiate it ment camera aboard the spacecraft south pole of Enceladus. These im- This data was taken at the very we exercise is so hugely from imaged dark streaks that appear ages showed a plume of water va- limit of Hubble’s sensitivity, mak- that we do not pull regular seasonally on steep Martian slopes pour spewing out of the end of the ing it difficult to take further data a muscle or cause an yoga, I and found them to be signs of the moon, extending hundreds of miles to confirm this finding. To overcome acute injury. Warming would presence of salty water on the plan- into space. This created evidence this, scientists observed Europa up loosens our joints and defi- et. The periodic appearance of these for a global ocean encompassing for 17 nights from 2016 to 2017. By enables us to stretch further nitely streaks coincides with warm weath- the moon. In 2008, Cassini took the analysing wavelengths emitted from than we otherwise could. I did recom- er. Ice caps at the North and South first close fly-by of this plume and this plume, they were able to find find that once I was in the pod mend it. I left feeling calmer, poles of the planet are thought to found it to be comprised of organic signatures of water. Unlike Encela- and had started sweating that I fitter and yes, a lot damper! contain much of the water left on materials 20 times denser than pre- dus, these plumes are not constantly was able to stretch further than I HotPod Yoga offers a 20 per Mars, frozen into 3km deep sheets. dicted. emitting. This suggests that perhaps usually could. The change was not cent student discount. My This evidence from MRO suggests Another fly-by was undertaken a different emission mechanism is massive, but it was noticeable, and one piece of advice would be that the melting of these ice caps in 2017 of the southern pole, detect- at work on Europa, creating two when you’re doing yoga it can make to take a towel and lots of wa- in warmer weather may be a source ing molecular hydrogen. This was very distinct areas of interest in the all the difference. ter, you will most definitely of this salty water: indicating that used as evidence of active hydro- search for life. Another benefit of hot yoga is need to rehydrate during perhaps water does still flow on the thermal vents on the planet: a habi- And so, the question remains. that it increases your circulation, and after. I would also rec- surface of Mars. tat that, on Earth, is known to foster Is life swimming on the oceans en- this in turn may help to nourish ommend going to the car- In 2017, this was thrown into life. With this combination of water, compassing the moons of the larg- your skin. Blood is extremely rich in dio focused session as it is question when it was discovered organic material and geological ac- est planets? Is it thriving below the nutrients and oxygen so when our quite intense. However, if that these streaks appeared on tivity, it is no wonder that Enceladus rusty red surface of Mars? Until we body’s circulation is increased, our you are looking for some- only the steepest hills. This created harbours so much hope for life. can get there ourselves, we can only skin cells can be more exposed to thing a bit calmer HotPod ground for the hypothesis that these Most recently, evidence has speculate who is keeping us com- the benefits of these. Yoga also run less cardio flowing patterns arise from the flow pointed to the possibility of life on pany in the darkness of the universe. While not unique to hot intensive sessions.

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EDITOR’S COMMENT Nouse Interviews... Rob Stevens includes a daytime netball tour- James Moultrie chats to the student behind new charity club Swing Low 7s Lucy Wilde nament and evening drinks at DEPUTY the Baltimore Grill in town. All SPORT EDITOR the money raised will go towards the club’s chosen charity, Mind, which carries out life-changing AS A NEWBIE, I was surprised work and rehabilitation services to be lucky enough to be tasked for those suffering from poor with writing this comment in mental health. only my second time writing for Finally, Annabel Mul- Nouse Sport, with the added bo- liner explores the stigmatisation nus of stealing an entire page to transgender athletes are subject champion some of the impres- to, arguing against the contro- sive work girls in sport are doing versial opinion that they have a at uni. competitive advantage. She at- Sport Editors James tempts to convince readers that Moultrie and Dom Smith both attitudes of suspicion should be cover the performances of Col- put aside in favour of more toler- lege ‘Club of the Term’, James ance and acceptance. College Football Club on pages 2020 promises to be a big 27. Dom also looks into Var- year, not just for international sity sponsorship ahead of next sport, with the Six Nations, month’s much-anticipated Var- Wimbledon and the Summer sity competition. That can be Olympic Games all pending, but found on the back page. the spring term on campus will I report on how Highly Com- also be host to a range of sport- mended Club of the Term, Al- ing spectacles mainly centred IMAGE: LUKE SNELL cuin Netball, performed in their around College Varsity in March. weekend match against Halifax Be sure to follow us on Twit- Why did you start Swing Low cial sphere where I’ll make it friend- to be supportive to the wider com- 1s. In a nail-biting match, the ter, @nousesport, and stay tuned 7s? ly and not too far, allow people of munity. girls were forced to quickly brush for our next edition where we I started Swing Low to allow all age groups to have a chat while I’m hoping that after our launch off the Christmas cobwebs and will continue to keep you up to rugby players to meet other; like- relaxing. we’ll do our own fundraising events now look to refine their skills in date on all things sport at the minded, people who work towards where lads from places like Cam- preparation for Varsity qualifiers University of York and beyond. charities that do great work for peo- Have you personally been aided bridge and County Durham can do at the start of next month. ple in tough spots. by sport in mental health? tough mudders together and other We also promote UYNC’s See you again, My girlfriend, Amelia, and my My girlfriend first gave me the activities to raise money for charity. upcoming charity fundraiser that Lucy family back home all heard my idea confidence to turn to sport in a and have helped me with ideas like bad spot. I was really underweight Why did you pick the charities slogans and people to go to. and decided to throw myself into you chose to represent for this Mowden Parks team in Darlington. match? What are the key points of the Since then I’ve trained and the So, with this I’d love to start NOUSE STAT ZONE club? more confident my mental health is, with Teamluke. Teamluke was the There’s three key points: to get the better I play. So, sport has really easiest decision for this game and rugby players talking and engaging given me a focus and an avenue for we’d love to support them more in with each other more, to allow play- success. the future. The current win streak for Alcuin Netball 1s after ers and our officials an easy avenue It was set up in Darlington in their most recent win over Halifax 1s to help charities throughout UK. Why a rugby club? memory of a young lad who passed 4 This last point about geography Obviously it was never going to away from Neuroblastoma on 23 is particularly important as more be football which I’m truly dire at, December 2018. His dad in par- students move around after uni and but rugby for me was a way to get ticular will always be my captain Swing Low will allow them to build lads, from drama boys who do mu- in whatever we’re doing. I have the The number of clubs being represented by Swing a support network hopefully span- sicals to Petty officers in the Navy, privilege to say he’s playing in our 9 Low 7s in its first fixture against Hest East RFC ning the country. to come together, as I realised that match in March. I love the fact this those two extremes really aren’t too charity helps students engage with Why do you think it’s impor- different and would get along great. the wider community. tant to have men talk about Rugby allows these talented Movember was an obvious their mental health? lads to express themselves, whether choice; so many lads know it already The number of corners taken by James Football I think it’s been a thing from it’s sheer size, quick feet or a sharp and it does amazing work around 1s in their 2-2 draw with Constantine 1s tradition where men don’t talk. I mind. Or like me both. the globe for men’s mental health. 10 want men to be straight with one Our representative is the Uni rep for another about a bad situation, prac- What ways will Swing Low Movember as well and between us, tical or psychological. ‘unite rugby players into a sup- we agreed it’s a great one. portive community’? BEAT is from my heart to be The number of days until Varsity 2020. This year How do you think clubs such as I absolutely loved this quote honest. After I fought my issues is a home tournament held on campus yours can help this? from my dad about the idea. I don’t with weight with the help of those 40 My club works alongside the know if he realised at the time, but closest to me, I wish I’d known there more normal rugby clubs who are it shows the double-edged approach was a charity pushing the warning from certain areas. Swing Low will of the club. signs and raising awareness, par- take anyone out of their daily lives It will support the players ticularly among men. POLL: Are you happy with the service that York’s and throw them in to a situation through a closed online community official kit supplier, Akuma, has provided to you? with a few mates and the rest stran- where lads can say they need a drink The club’s first match will be on gers at first. with someone or just open up, but Sunday 08 March on 22 Acres in After the match we’ve got a so- it also allows them to work together aid of all the charities mentioned.

Yes 25% No 75% SPORT COMMENT Tuesday 21 January 2020 25 Transgender women aren’t ruining women’s sport Annabel Mulliner looks into the debate around trans women in sport and looks at the facts behind the debate

However, Beth Jones, a researcher athletes. Martina Navratilova, for- into treating him. Gender dysphoria one for six months in order to con- Annabel Mulliner from the University of Loughbor- mer world No.1 for Women’s Tennis, is “the distress experienced by those tinue competing in the 800m race. SPORT CORRESPONDENT ough, highlights that “there is no was criticised for suggesting that whose gender identity feels at odds This tribunal upheld a rule that research which has directly and transgender athletes are cheats. But with aspects of their body and/or discrimination in sport is legal, pro- A WHILE AGO, I WROTE a piece consistently found transgender peo- her apology was incredibly back- the social gender role assigned to vided it is justified. Yet instances of for Comment entitled ‘Feminism ple to have an athletic advantage in handed, explaining that “I attached them at birth”; clearly a condition DSD athletes prove that the biologi- Needs To Accept the Trans Move- sport.” the label to a notional case in which that is not to be taken lightly. “They cal line between male and female ment’. When this article was posted Given the paltry evidence for someone cynically changes gender, will want to see you for six to twelve is hardly clear cut before we even online, the first comment it was met trans women having a competitive perhaps temporarily, to gain a com- months before they are willing to start thinking about transgender with was “how about instead, you edge, and their low participation petitive advantage.” The fact that diagnose you,” says McKinnon. But athletes. talk about what this nonsense is do- levels in sport anyway, it’s difficult Navratilova was formerly coached often the wait is much longer if you As Christine Aschwanden con- ing to women’s sport?” So, anony- to understand the proportion of the by transgender sportswoman Renee include the long waiting list that cludes, “how athletically outstand- mous Facebook user, your wish is backlash against trans athletes. Richards adds further insult to this. transgender patients must endure ing can a girl or woman be before granted. Trans cyclist Rachel McKinnon before they even see a doctor. we no longer see her as female?” It’s There’s a considerable amount faced death threats after winning My sister waited over two years also interesting that no one seems of controversy surrounding trans her track world title last year, and Wherever they from first seeing her GP to finally to be talking about the disadvantage women’s participation in women’s has since responded to her critics, receiving a diagnosis and treatment. trans men may face in men’s sports - sports. This is centred around the writing that “there is no debate to do succeed they Medical and sporting professionals there only seems to be outrage when fear that post-transition, trans be had over whether trans women seem to share an attitude of utter there’s potential unfairness for cis- women retain a physical advantage, athletes have an unfair advantage: disbelief towards transgender iden- gender athletes, but not vice versa. owing to them having higher levels it’s clear that they don’t”. are met with tity. Even if we don’t have enough of testosterone. Women’s testos- Indeed, since the IOC allowed Of course, keeping women’s research surrounding the potential terone levels tend to fall between trans women to openly compete in suspicion sport an even playing field is incred- competitive advantages of higher 0.12 and 1.79 nmol/l, whereas men’s 2003, not a single trans athlete has ibly important. But the reality is that testosterone levels yet, surely sci- levels are typically between 7.7 and ever even qualified for the Olympics. The idea that someone could,” so we have so few successful transgen- ence should only inform, not dic- 29.4 nmol/l. Trans women remain on the fringe casually and “cynically” transition der women in sports that a com- tate, our legislation: surely empathy Since 2015, IOC guidelines al- of international sport, with success purely for sporting success is not petitive advantage can’t be proved should come first. low any trans woman to compete stories being few and far between. only naïve but inherently transpho- in practice. If we bar transgender Sports can be a lifesaver for without undergoing surgery, pro- But wherever they do succeed, they bic. In order to gain access to hor- women from women’s sports, then transgender people, as it’s well-doc- vided they have reduced their serum are met with suspicion. mone therapy and other gender where do we draw the line? umented to help improve mental testosterone to 10 nmol/l for at least This suspicion is underpinned transitioning treatments, one must Cisgender athlete Caster Se- health; 89 per cent of trans young a year, but many female athletes with the transphobic idea that trans first be diagnosed with gender dys- menya has higher testosterone lev- people have contemplated suicide, don’t believe this is strict enough. women aren’t ‘real women’ but are phoria – something which health- els than most women, meaning that according to Stonewall. The activist group Fair Play for in fact only masquerading as such in care professionals don’t take lightly. under World Athletics, formerly The campaign of nonsense from Women argue that there is “little sci- order to gain an advantage. It’s difficult enough for an -ac known as IAAF, rules she has DSD high-profile athletes like Navratilo- ence” behind the policy, as there is a The idea that a cisgender man tual transgender person to convince (differences in sexual development). va is nothing more than toxic misin- “legacy effect” of testosterone, which could transition purely to win at a doctor that they need treatment, She lost her legal case against the formation, which is only adding fuel gives an unfair strength advantage, women’s sport has been suggested so it would be impossible for a cis- World Athletics last year, who ruled to the fire of insidious transphobia even after hormone treatment. by several well-respected female gender man to fool a professional that she must reduce her testoster- in our press. Gambling is a purposefully easy habit to fall into James Moultrie discusses his personal experience with sports betting and the controversy around gambling addiction

that “turn the occasional flutter into week term of uni, I’d lost £200. It now being able to download and again next week. James Moultrie a dangerous habit.” seems bad knowing that now, but at you can deposit money instantly Betting companies need to be SPORT EDITOR The focus from betting compa- the time winning one £30 bet could and have it placed in a bet within stopped in their constant press- nies on using promotional emails to make me completely forget about seconds. ing of promotions down people’s BETTING COMPANIES have come make it seem as if you are going to all the money I’d lost. They try and help by claiming throats, even those who they know under serious pressure in recent win and win big each time you bet, is This is because the problem that by setting deposit limits you have lost big money. weeks, due to the amount of pres- what is fuelling certain individuals with betting and gambling itself is can curb addiction and bet less, but The current situation we are in sure they are placing on the NHS. addiction. Murdoch also expressed that it is inherently irrational. Put- when a person can simply take two is one in which 340,000 people suf- Gambling addiction is worse concerns that the companies know ting money on the likeliness of a seconds to go onto a different bet- fer from gambling addiction in the than ever, with sports fans being exactly who is suffering big losses certain result when you have no ting app and avoid this problem, UK, 19 per cent of which have con- unable to avoid the companies giv- and continue to send them these idea what it will actually be in an at- nothing actually comes of this ‘limit’. templated suicide. en how the company logos are all emails to reel them back in. tempt to get more money off of it, The government needs to look over kits and stadiums. It is time for From personal experience, I makes no rational sense. The number of long and hard at the 2005 Gambling betting companies to realise there know how pressing this can be. Sky The reason people keep betting people in the UK that Act and fix this shameless business are real people on the other end of Bet alone have sent me 11 emails is due to cognitive biases - a term 340k suffer from gambling from ruining more people’s lives. their profits who are actually dying, this month, with numerous notifi- which when applied to behavioural addiction The final straw for me was the and the health service is struggling. cations from the app also appearing economics describing how a per- revalation that the founder and Ex- This is most obviously seen on my phone, with different offers son’s psychology can cause them to The moment I personally ecutive Officer of Bet365, Denise in the two top divisions of English of free bets, promotional odds, and behave irrationally once or continu- stopped betting was when I found Coates, paid herself £323m in 2018, football, with 10 of the 20 top flight upcoming big events, just keeping ally, and this happens with betting. myself betting on Azerbaijan U19 while her company only donated a clubs sporting a gambling com- you in the loop. For example, the positivity bias football matches to try and win back comparatively low $868,000 to or- pany’s logo. And this gets suggests that a memory of the £10 I had just lost on horse rac- ganisation Gamble Aware. Its clear even worse in the second a positive occurrence, like ing. For me, betting was just a bit of what the owners priorities are for division, with 17 out of 24 winning a bet, can negate fun to have at the weekend with my their betting company. Championship sporting all memory of the negative mates but even in the small amount Betting companies are preying the logos of betting com- IMAGE: GAMBLE AWARE outcomes. People get stuck I did, I can see the exact same be- on the irrationality of people with panies. These companies in this vicious circle of a haviour which could lead people to serious addiction. All for the pure have taken true dominance of spon- Also, being a student with ‘surely I will win eventually’ mind- dangerous addiction. purpose of more profit. sorship in the top leagues of English limited money, I used to resort to set and don’t realise how much they There was a huge thrill to it, With sports fans normally be- football. betting to try and make a bit more have actually lost and the amount of and it was something I genuinely ing the ones who are worst affected, The head of mental health ser- money and thought £5 a week was money they have wasted trying to looked forward to in the week. I’d the government needs to take action vices in England, Claire Murdoch a reasonable amount, but after bet- simply get back to square one. meet with my mates at the pub and to regulate the level of sponsorship ,has expressed personal concern in ting consistently for over two years, For me, the problem was how everyone would have their various and promotions they can provide a letter to five large UK gambling I realised I’d kept depositing money easy and accessible betting actually accumulators on. We’d wait for the to stop reeling in those who are the companies in which she calls for whenever I’d lost a bet. So instead was. Technology hasn’t helped with results to roll in, all inevitably lose, most vulnerable to gambling’s dan- them to stop using predatory tactics of actually losing £50 in one ten a plethora of sports betting apps then just get ready to do it all over gers. SPORT Tuesday 21 January 2020 26

Sport in Brief Alcuin ace first match of Spring Term York based Speed- Quizzing app hits The new year started well for autumn term’s Highly Commended team, Alcuin Netball 1s mainstream football world third quarter. Focus on possession game-changing turn-over. Alcuin girls. Saturday’s performance (and Brothers Alan and John Lucy Wilde and man-on-man marking after the did not crumble under pressure. a series of solid efforts last term) Leach have created a pub DEPUTY SPORT EDITOR half-time team talk tightened the GD Emily Harris used her speed to demonstrates the girls’ ability to quiz trivia company called structure. Strong drives from the cut off diagonal passes, a product of adapt quickly to new set ups, a qual- SpeedQuizzing, which ap- ALCUIN NETBALL 1s kick-started Halifax shooters continued to put tiredness from the Halifax attack- ity which could prove invaluable in peared on big screens at term with a victory over Halifax Alcuin under pressure, and it was ers, and supported her mid-court the Varsity qualifiers. three Championship games College ahead of the hotly contested clear both shooters were well drilled players all the way up court. Eventu- Captain Kat Ailles was delight- over the weekend. Players round of Varsity qualifiers. in playing the ball between them- al player of the match, Sarah Dance, ed with this week’s performance, have six seconds to answer Last term’s Highly Commend- selves and creating space. The de- dominated the centre court and saying the team are excited for the questions before the answer ed ‘Club of The Term’, Alcuin Col- fenders responded well to this, us- maintained a steady pace and en- rest of the season and determined appears. The York-based pair lege Netball 1s, were back in action ing their athleticism to make tips to sured no mistakes were made. Both to put in the hard work needed to hope their digital quiz con- this weekend with their first post- disrupt play when Halifax delayed GA and GS tested Halifax defenders move up the League table. Weekly cept will go global, and that Christmas match vs Halifax College. shooting from the outer-edge of the with good use of a variety of dodg- Tuesday training sessions will now process began on Friday with Having finished 2nd in the First circle. Communication also notice- ing methods, rotations and back- be dedicated to maintaining the the first use of their invention Division in the autumn, the 1s ably improved, which undoubted- line drives proving to be favourable girls’ fitness and game-play, so they coming at Craven Cottage, as are undoubtedly determined ly lifted morale and encouraged techniques. Consequently, a run of are on top form and fighting fit for Fulham beat Middlesbrough. to continue their winning the girls to keep their heads up. goals disrupted Halifax’s game play the upcoming qualifiers. streak this term. It’s safe to say Centre-court player Becky Sizer and increased defensive pressure Catch the 1s in action at the York Hornets to host they did not disappoint this joined the defence in pressurising successfully put Alcuin in the driv- qualifiers on Saturday 08 February, their very own weekend. Halifax attackers by con- ing seat of the action once more. where the girls will take on current Take Me Out After a shaky start, the tinually chasing down the A nail-biting final few minutes top seed, Derwent 1s. Derwent have On Tuesday 11 February, York girls entered the second ball and staying man-on saw Halifax claw back the lead and a had a flying start to the season with Hornets Cheerleading Club quarter with little margin around the circle. Despite conscious team effort was required a series of impressive victories last will hold their version of the for error, leading by just one a solid defensive effort, to maintain consistency. The closely term, and another convincing win popular ITV dating game goal, 3-2. GK Natalie Buchan the defenders struggled contested match finished with Al- against Alcuin 2s this weekend. show. Contestants pay only used her height advantage to against patient and ac- cuin taking the win by just one goal, With this in mind, it’s safe to say the £4.50 to enter with a free Alcuin’s benefit as she plucked curate passing from Hal- 15-14. The team’s relief was clear as upcoming clash between the two shot included, with early bird several attempted over-head ifax attackers, which saw the final whistle sounded and the teams will not be a match you want tickets for audience members balls and prevented shooters the quarter end in a draw. girls celebrated an important first to miss. starting at £2.50. The even- from having a shot. Tensions heightened as the win of the new term. The team will ing event is scheduled for Patience and accurate final quarter started on equal want to use this victory to gather 8:30-11pm, and will be held feeding from mid-court player, footing, 10 goals all. Halifax momentum as they build towards Alcuin 1s 15 in DBar. Tickets on sale now. Emma Butcher, also proved consistently refused to let the all-important Varsity qualifiers. difficult for Halifax defenders Alcuin settle and chased goal Despite last term’s success, any York City FC further to mark. for goal, putting pressure on spectator watching this weekend adrift from top after Down 7-6, the team made each centre in the hope of gain- would be surprised to learn that this Halifax 1s 14

defeat some positional changes in the POTHECARY ANDIE IMAGE: ing what could have been one was an entirely new combination of The Minstermen are now four points below leaders Kings Lynn Town in second. Defeat at the table-toppers on Saturday, by one goal to UYNC dedicate day to charity fundraising nil, was their first loss since 28 December. Netball Club chooses Mind as this year’s charity for annual fundraiser York City Knights RLFC struggle in year because despite the stigmatisa- being at its heart and is investing in big or small, will prove an invalu- pre-season Lucy Wilde tion, mental health affects everyone. projects to increase participation in able contribution to this cause. York’s best performing sports DEPUTY SPORT EDITOR A Fundamental Facts survey sport and activity across the ages. Mind also have an establish- team is struggling to find published last year declared that Any athlete reading this knows ment in York that works to incorpo- form in first two preseason THIS YEAR’S CHARITY fundrais- every week one in five adults have that playing sport is not just rate all of the charity’s aims matches. The side went er, ‘Huns and Roses’, will take place considered taking their own life. about being part of a club in local work around winless in a 12-12 draw at 8pm on Sunday 02 February at Mind strives to reduce these shock- and competing - when town. The 2020 York- away at Featherstone Rovers the Biltmore Bar and Grill in York. ing figures by encouraging peo- you join a club, you shire three Peaks and in the club’s last ever This year all proceeds will go to the ple to take part in society equally, join a family, and Hike and the Corker match at Bootham Crescent charity Mind. through improving public attitudes this is one key value Bike Ride are just before moving to the new Every year, one in four of us will and offering experiences that in- that UYNC take a couple of exam- LNER Community Stadium experience a mental health prob- crease self-confidence. Added to pride in promoting. ples of activities they lost by 16 points to six lem, but hundreds of thousands of this, they recognise the importance Research also that you can get against Halifax RLFC. people continue to struggle and feel of improving access to high quality shows that physi- involved with in they have no one they can reach out information in order to tackle the cal activity provides and around the local Hes East Rugby to. Mind rightly believes that no- long-standing national stigma sur- a sense of clarity that area. The charity relies trounce Derwent in one should have to face a mental rounding mental health. Empathy enables rational thinking heavily on donations and resheduled derby health problem alone and so and compassion is therefore and decision making, as well fundraising events so be sure After the game was cancelled provides services to sup- at the forefront of the as improving self-confidence. With to visit their website at www.york- due to a waterlogged pitch on port, advise, and even Mind campaign and this in mind, there seems no better mind.org.uk to find out how you can Wednesday 15 January, Hes more simply, listen, to UYNC hope that way to promote a charity champion- get involved. East put in a convincing (to those struggling. through raising ing good mental health than by, not Tickets cost £5 on the app say the least) performance Even in today’s awareness of the only an evening drinks reception FIXR. Please take a look at at against Derwent College modern world, charity more peo- but, a charity netball tournament. UYNCs Instagram page: @uync_ Rugby. The final score was there is a huge stig- ple will join the Throughout the day ,mixed teams where you will find a link to pur- 71-5 in a fixture that typically ma surrounding fight to combat of UYNC members and their cho- chase tickets - everyone is welcome isn’t as one-sided as this one mental health, par- the mental health sen non-netball recruits will take and we’re aiming to beat the total of clearly was. ticularly in British stereotype. each other on in a bid to be crowned over £700 raised last year so invite culture where it seems The benefits of tournament winners. Previous years your friends too! YUsnow annual to be the norm to label sport and physical ac- have seen some very competitive A spokesperson for the Univer- Easter ski trip ticket someone who outwardly tivity on mental health performances, especially from the sity of Netball Club told Nouse, “we release announced displays their emotions as are endless, with improved basketball boys, so you’ll be sure to are all so looking forward to a day Avoriaz has been chosen as weak. This is a fundamental societal mood, decreased chance of depres- catch some friendly on-court rivalry dedicated to a wonderful charity the location for this year’s ski flaw and Mind is passionately deter- sion and anxiety, and a better and to keep things interesting. and hope as many of you as possi- trip, which will take place mined to work towards solving this more balanced lifestyle merely a There will also be a raffle to ble will join us to show your sup- between 13-21 March. social crisis. UYNC holds this chari- handful of a variety of positive side- raise extra funds for this incredible port for such an important cause. A ty very close to its heart and decided effects. The government’s Sporting charity. It need not be said that it re- big thank you from everyone at the to make it their chosen charity this Future strategy has mental well- ally is the case that every donation, Club in advance.” Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 January 2020 27 Club of the Term focus: James College Football In a true game of two halves, Constantine 1s and James 1s couldn’t be separated in a 2-2 draw in, James 1s adopted a counter at- proved quite the shot stopper up to The half ended with another the midfield battle. The final goal James Moultrie tacking style of play, most likely this point. sign of quality from the influential of the match came from Waheed SPORT EDITOR to support their fast wingers, who To this point, James looked Guffick, who profited from good Kalungi, who calmly placed the ball were constantly making runs down the more threatening team, Lacey pressing on the right wing, and into the bottom corner to equalise, THE TOP FOOTBALL sides for the flanks. Finn Lacey was looking the obvious highlight, but also smashed in a half volley from out- following more pressure from Guf- James and Constantine college were threatening down the left wing, so Norwood on the opposing wing side the box to level the match just fick and Nicholas in the final third. up against each other in the penulti- much so, that he forced Constantine to him, who’s great footwork before the half. Both sides missed easy chances in mate Division 1 fixture of the week. captain Barney Blackwell to make a was causing some issues for Blackwell started getting frus- the final 15 minutes; tired legs on a The last time these two sides met, it change at right back, to account for the Constantine right side. trated at some of his defensive line very cold afternoon playing a huge ended 9-1 to James; today’s match- the extra pace of the winger. James’ defence had given for sitting and not going to the at- factor. James had a few more clear up was quite the opposite. Both sides’ no. 14s were them this strong platform, tackers. James’ pressure eventu- cut on the counter attack, but Con- A classic game of two halves, controlling the attacking with Jamie Bristow mainly ally translated into purchase, where stantine had more control over the the former going to James and the play and Constantine’s picking up loose balls and poor defending meant the goal- possession and were more physical- latter being confidently in favour Emmanuel Ogunbiyi was driving out of his own final keeper was questionably taken out ly fit than their opponents (three of of Constantine. The result reflects holding the ball up nice- IMAGE: LUKE SNELL third. while trying to collect a cross, and which were down on their haunches the nature of the match very fairly, ly, with constant touches Constantine were look- while on the floor, a James mid- every time a chance was missed). but chances did go begging for both of his chest from goal kicks. ing for spaces, but the deep fielder smashed the ball passed the sides and the score could’ve easily James’ no. 14 was Lacey, who line forced former captain defender who was guarding the line. been 5-5. It was a tentative start, put away the earliest clear-cut Tom Guffick into a long However, this was the last con- James 1s 2 typical of Division 1, with both tal- chance of the match. range effort, which looked vincing hold the James College side ented sides trying to figure each The ball was laid off to him to be going wide, but it really had on the game, the goal itself other out. and he smashed it through the subsequently rebounded coming against the run of play, with Constantine 1s 2 With little space to operate hands of Luke Osbourne, who had off the crossbar. Constantine’s team now winning

They made a meal of it, but James 2s held on to claim an otherwise dominant 3-2 win over Goodricke 2s

Dom Smith The first chance of the day duly Goodricke were hanging on, ber 10s, Alfie Dunn, toe-punted the way in. 3-1. fell to him, although Goodricke but football is often unpredictable ball narrowly over Daniel Howard’s Could it be topped? SPORT EDITOR goalkeeper Daniel Howard gobbled and on 33 minutes, they took an crossbar. Step forward James Simmons. it up with ease. James ramped up unexpected lead. Wearing a ‘2019 Ten minutes later, Howard The midfielder planted a delightful MAKING THEIR dominance over the pressure slowly but surely, and GOODRICKE COLLEGE FRESH- did concede to Dunn – James had freekick into the top-right corner of the match count, James College 2s continued to test – but not yet trou- ERS’ t-shirt, Cameron Galloway scored from another corner. The the net, bending it round the wall to scored two second-half goals to see ble – the gloves of Howard. volleyed straight through the goal- ball was knocked to Dunn on the give Goodricke the faintest hope of off a stubborn Goodricke 2s side 3-2 A low long shot from Joe Fog- keeper to earn his team a shock lead edge of the box, who instinctively stealing a draw with one minute of on Saturday. gin was parried by Howard on 21 in this all-campus west tie being snapped a volley into the far cor- stoppage-time remaining. The penultimate game of a busy minutes, with the ball falling to played at the 3G pitch on Hes ner with applaudable technique. A speculative bicycle-kick day in college football, James knew winger George Pullin. The immedi- East. As all games seem to, the bounced harmlessly wide with the that Goodricke were there for the ate shot came flying back in from No sooner were Goodricke contest became stretched and last kick of the game to confirm taking, and in the early exchanges close range, but Pullin was left be- ahead than they conceded the more and more the flanks as- James had prevailed in this league it would become clear James’ side wildered as he watched Howard equaliser. A James corner from sumed the key battlegrounds. encounter. were technically superior. The fa- spring to his feet and make a truly the left was recycled back into the In particular, John Strasen- Goodricke were clinical in fin- vourites (in all black) kicked off, fac- elastic second save. box via the other wing, and when it burgh and Pullin had James’ ishing off two of their rare present- ing Goodricke (in green). It really was one for the cam- came across, George Pullin poked left-wing completely sewn able opportunities, but James had College football can be a curi- eras. But there weren’t any cameras. home the leveller in acres of space. up between them. more gears to find and didn’t need ous place, with some players ap- Striker Dom Woodhouse The de facto hosts just about The two goals in the to be so efficient with their shooting pearing either too talented or too misfired from a good position in held their own for the remain- first period were typical fin- in order to still leave the pitch vic- poor for their team’s average stand- Goodricke’s first clear-cut chance, der of the first 45. At the break ishes, but all three of the sec- tors on a perishingly cold evening. ard. James 2s were a class outfit but James were back on top min- it was Goodricke College 1-1 ond half’s offerings were unerr- throughout this match, but number utes later. One of their three num- James College. ing finishes. 8 Charlie Gregory pulled the strings ber tens on the day (as you do), Alfie Proceedings were slower The second one brought James Goodricke 2s 2 in midfield consistently. His cute Dunn, waltzed through a melee of and more measured in the two ahead on the scoreline, with turns and sharpness in contesting static players before arching a curl- second half. James nearly Will Norwood hammering the ball stray balls set him apart from those ing shot agonisingly wide of the took the lead on 50 min- into the net with a crashing drive James 2s 3 around him on both sides. post. It remained goalless. utes when one of the num- that clattered the crossbar on its

Halifax 2s completely dominate James 3s in one-sided thrashing, goals flying in from everywhere

This set the tone, not only for good football from the whole team. had one other chance, in the form of standard of finishing. Continued from back the rest of the first half, but also the Rory McGregor provided the other a free kick, which the keeper easily The last ten minutes sadly be- remainder of the fixture. great goal, smashing in on the turn, collected. It probably summed up came somewhat like shooting prac- This was exactly the case. Find- Halifax started to find so to again beat the withering James the half for James: lacklustre. tice for the Halifax side. Everyone ing the counter attack as the best much space in the middle of the 3s keeper, who at this point was get- The second half started with started to take attempts, leading to option to gain any ground, they sat pitch, particularly due to the ting peppered. much more of the same, Rogers put- multiple jeers from even their own deep and waited for their oppor- sound work of holding midfielder Particularly impressive, was ting more pressure on the back four supporters at this point. The last tunity. It came in the form of Cun- Ewan Brand, who put in a physi- George Rogers, who was really ap- and keeper. This caused Matt Little, goal being the nail in the coffin, a ningham playing the ball through cal midfield display. He plying the pressure up front and who had come back on the field, to shot right in the middle of the goal. to Bergdahl, who was clattered in won numerous chal- causing the clearly nervous back have multiple chances throughout The keeper had lost all confidence at the box, not only by the keeper Col- lenges and was pretty four into playing across goal and the half and convert numerous. this point and it flew into the roof ville, but also Shelton. For me it eas- untouchable in the making silly mistakes. After the sixth and seventh of the net, to round off a difficult ily could’ve been given as a penalty, air. A physical back The half eventually goal came from more poor play at outing for James, who will hope to but they referee wasn’t having it and two and holding ended 5-0 with James the back, Little induced some more come back stronger in their fixture claimed the ball was got first. midfielder appeared losing their discipline to- quality into the game, with another against Vanbrugh 2s, while Halifax Halifax capitalised from the key for Halifax’s wards the latter 15 minutes. The pile driver from outside the box to face Goodricke 2s. their possible good fortune, with success against the midfielders kept getting caught make it 8-0, with a lot of time to go. a screamer from outside the box, much smaller James in possession and resorting to At this point, we really could’ve which went straight into the top 3s side. fouling Halifax players, sim- been looking at a cricket score, but James 3s 0 corner. The small crowd of around The goals started ply for damage con- luck seemed to finally be on James’ seven Halifax supporters did go to come thick and fast, trol. The side rep- side with a number of Halifax crazy, however the numbers made it one more long-range IMAGES: ANDIE POTHECARY resenting the York chances hitting the woodwork or slightly less fitting for how good the finish amongst them, Sport Union’s Club just rolling wide. Tired legs defi- Halifax 2s 9 goal was. the rest all results of of the Term only nitely started to contribute to the Rugby Interview Starting Right James Football Nouse speak to Rob Stevens Lucy Wilde reports on Alcuin Nouse Sport looks at James about men’s mental health, Netball’s narrow victory over College Football Club, winners rugby, and ‘Swing Low 7s’ Halifax on Saturday of Autumn ‘Club of the Term’ P. 24 P. 26 P. 27

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James Moultrie SPORT EDITOR JAMES COLLEGE football club 3s struggled, to say the least, in the opening Division 2 college football fixture, against a talent- ed Halifax 2s team. Halifax dominated early possession, with solid control in midfield coming from the two centre halves, Bradley Saffron and Jake Shelton. These two would go on to dominate their final third and not allow James’ attackers any space. In particular, Freddy Berg- dahl was unable to get any room without the whole defensive line breathing down his neck, on what was a tough day for a centre forward. Despite finding easy space in James’ half, leading to a series of free kicks being awarded, Halifax were unable to create any real chances that could lead to any- thing fruitful. With 70-odd minutes re- maining in the game, there was still time for James to find a rea- sonable foothold. Continued on Page... 27 York Sport Union announces sponsors for Varsity

three already-established sponsors combating this.” It will also “host darts and pool, the host university alternating each Dom Smith is YGAM. Founded in 2014, the There may well be more spon- acoustic acts and sponsors.” year. Last year, York lost the compe- SPORT EDITOR YGAM seeks to educate and protect sors to be confirmed in due course, York Sport have said that as tition despite securing its best ever young and vulnerable people from York Sport say. YUSU published a comlimentary addition to paid points total at an away Varsity. The WITH COLLEGE VARSITY less the dangers of gaming and particu- an elaborate poster in order to ad- packages of any price-level, spon- tournament only came into exist- than two months away, this year’s larly gambling. vertise for prospective sponsors to sors will be able to show an image ence in 2014, replacing White Rose sponsors have been announced by The registered charity receives come forward. on the University screens for the Varsity, which had run in previous York Sport Union. Funding for the its expertise and spreads its cause The cheapest packages on offer day. All social posts about the com- years, meaning that this year’s Col- 2020 event will come from York through a wide range of personnel, are £200 and include the likes of petition, including emails and event lege Varsity will be only the seventh Parties, Scitec Nutrition and the including “teachers, youth workers, t-shirt and bottle sponsors. At the updates on Facebook, will also in- iteration. Young Gamers and Gamblers Edu- community volunteers and mental other end of the range is the primary clude the sponsors’ logos. Opening The Lounge has been cation Trust (YGAM). health specialists.” venue sponsor package, which costs Varsity itself is the annual mar- seen as an attempt to boost College York Parties will be familiar to York Sport Union are proud £1,000 (plus VAT) and includes to athon day of campus college sport. Varsity to similar levels of esteem many students as the organiser of to have YGAM involved, given the right to include the company’s name York Sport calls it “the biggest day and respect that Roses receives club nights and events at venues good work it is doing in protecting in the title of the Spectator Lounge. of sport on campus this year”. Fac- when it is held annualy each May. across the city, while Scitec is a com- young people often of university Regarding The Lounge, this ing their college counterparts from Varsity is likely to be given far pany dedicated to producing nutri- age. York Sport Union President, year YUSU and York Sport have Durham University, York’s college greater attention this year in com- tional products for many sports. Maddi Cannell, said that “on count- confirmed that the venue will be- teams will compete in a variety of parison to previous year, and this They specialise in bodybuilding and less advertising hoardings, betting come a social hub during the day, sports throughout the day, trying means that the increased number claim to have been a “global leader companies are advertised without with campus media reporting from to win the tournament they lost last of sponsors compared to previous in Sports Nutrition Supplements for consideration of their influence inside. The Lounge will open up as year. competitions play a big part in both over 20 years”. over young and vulnerable people. a place participants and spectators This year’s competition will be financing and legitimising the rela- The most intriguing of these YGAM are doing a fantastic job of alike can go to buy food and drink. hosted by York on 1 March, with tively young event.