CIT Students’ Union Magazine Volume Twelve, Issue 5

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Rag14 - 17 Week Feb 2011

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Rag14 - 17 Week Feb 2011 • Stevie Starr, the Regurgitator (as seen on BRITAINS GOT TALENT) Launching Rag Week at The Student Centre, Monday 14 Feb 2011. Watch Stevie on Britains got Talent at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ethCJ4bfJkg • Mon 14th Feb –  Love Ball to celebrate Valentines Night @ Clancys and Liquid Lounge. Doors 10pm, adm €5 • Tues 15th Feb – Glo in the Dark Party @ The Savoy. Doors 11pm, adm €6 • Weds 16th Feb – Rag Week Weds @ Liquid Lounge. Doors 10pm • Thurs 17th Feb –  Tony Black and his Exploding Toilets @ Student Centre • Thurs 17th Feb –  Tramps Ball 2011 @ Clancys and Liquid Lounge (whole building open) Contents

4 Feature Story The lineup for Rag Week

CIT Students’ Union, Rossa Ave, 6 su Exec Notes Bishopstown, Cork, Ireland. 7 Welfare notes Telephone: 021 433 5274 8 Trying to Find a Job Fax: 021 454 5343 Email: [email protected] 9 CITSU Rag Week Schedule 9 Web: www.explicit.ie 11 Register for electives 21 Sport notes Join the Pedometer Challenge expliCIT Production Keith Brown, Philip O’Reilly 13 Valentines Day 22 Problem pages Hes just not that into you! So, you think you have problems?! CIT Students’ Union President - John Lane 14T  hinking of running for 24 Health ([email protected]) the SU elections? Lose weight - are you serious? All the details you need are here Vice President Education - Chris Scanlon 25 Clubs and Societies news Rag Week ([email protected]) 17 Music review CIT Society Balls details Vice President Welfare - Vicki Fitzpatrick The Regeneration Tour ([email protected]) 26 Games 18 CIT notes Great prizes on offer for successfully Projects Officer - Niamh Hayes Details of The Hunt Report and the completed entries delivered into the ([email protected]) Student Support Bill Students’ Union office Communications Officer -Sandra Hayes ([email protected]) Green Campus CIT Entertainments Officer - Gordon Forbes Well done to everyone for separating your waste in the ([email protected]) recycling bins. Our waste recovery rate for 2010 increased by 16% and our overall waste generation was 8% lower in Entertainments Manager - 2010 compared to 2009. Keep up the good work. Mick O’Mahony ([email protected]) Let’s continue the Green Campus drive for 2011 by remem- bering the 4 R’s... Print Rethink – think before you print, Reduce – print on both sides of the page Barnaville Print & Graphics Ltd. Reuse – use reusable cups and cutlery, Recycle – segregate your waste in the correct bins around campus. With your support we can take sustainability to a higher degree on campus! Advertising Opportunities CIT has almost 17,000 full and part-time students with over 1,500 staff. Why not use expliCIT to pro- The Students’ Union website www.explicit.ie provides useful information on issues that effect mote your business to this large audience? student lives. It also hosts a download section, back-issues of expliCIT, student chat forums, photos of Union events, and a search engine to find the information you need quickly from CITSU Copy deadlines, advertising rates and techni- Online, CIT website, and the entire net. cal specifications are available from our website The Students’ Union represents and defends its members on matters affecting their rights and www.expliCIT.ie or upon request from the interests as students of the Institute and as citizens and acts as a channel of communication Publications Office. between its members and the Institute and other bodies. The Union is one of the principal con- duits for expression of students’ opinions, and is recognised as such by the management of the expliCIT magazine is published monthly by CIT Institute. All activities and services operate from the Union Offices on the first floor (balcony) of Students’ Union. The views expressed in the the Student Centre magazine are those of their authors and are not necessarily those of CIT Students’ Union. All arti- Students’ Union Services. The ethos of the Students’ Union is to provide quality services cles and pictures are the property of their respective on a non-profit making basis to students. owners and should not be reproduced without their Whenever possible, services are provided at a lower price than any other retail outlet on campus permission. or in the local vicinity. The Students’ Union and Office/Retail Outlet is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The range of services available from the Office include: Computer Storage Media/Lab Coats/Stationery/Mobile Phone Credit,USB keys, DVDs and CDs are all available at exceptionally low prices. We also offer a limited range of stationery items at cost price. Lab Coat and goggles are available from September to December. Mobile phone credit is also available.

We Need You! Send us your thoughts, articles, advice and pictures. If you would like to contribute anything to expliCIT Magazine, please contact Keith in the Publications Office, 1st Floor, Student Centre or email: [email protected] 13 3 citsu Get ready for a feast of Rag Week Fun... Week Rag14 - 17 Feb 2011 MON 14th Feb 2011 STEVIE STARR (The Regurigator) @ The The Student Centre, 1pm CITSU is proud to present Stevie Starr as seen on Britain’s got Talent. A CIT favourite, Stevie is a performance artist who refers to himself as a professional regurgita- tor. His act consists of swallowing various Stevie Starr as seen on Britain’s items (coins, light bulbs, balloons, nails, bil- got Talent. A CIT favourite, liard balls, dry sugar, and goldfish) and re- gurgitating them. He has never described Stevie is a performance artist exactly how this is done, and the im- “ who refers to himself as a plausibility of some of his regurgita- tions have led some to believe that professional regurgitator. His act he is an illusionist. (Although, dur- consists of swallowing various ing an appearance on Howard Stern’s TV show in the 1990s, Starr was shown items (coins, light bulbs, balloons, swallowing broken glass and other danger- nails, billiard balls, dry sugar, and ous objects and carefully regurgitated most goldfish) and regurgitating them. of it, then the camera followed him into a restroom where he stuck his finger down his throat and vomited up the last of it.) Starr has appeared on many television shows, with several appearances on each of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Show with David Letterman, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Starr has a busy international touring PLEASE SUPPORT DAYTIME FUNDRAISING schedule for his longer solo act. ATIVITIES for CITSU RAG WEEK 2011 According to his live act and official biography, Starr grew up in Glasgow, ” Scotland in a children’s home. He claims to have developed his talent in order to hide money. Starr claims to be the world’s only “professional regur- gitator”, though similar acts do exist in modern and historical performance related to the geek show tradition. Stevie auditioned for the 2010 series of Britain’s Got Talent. He appeared on the episode broadcast on 24 April 2010, swallowing numbered coins and a billiard ball and then regurgitating them on demand and in order. Hav- ing progressed to the semi-finals, Starr appeared on the first live semi-final show on Monday 31 May, though the show spelt his surname with only one ‘r’ (Star). The main part of his act involved swallowing Amanda Holden’s en- gagement ring, much to her horror, followed by a locked padlock and finally the key. He then regurgitated the padlock—now enclosing the engagement ring—followed by the key. Starr finished fourth in the public vote and so did not progress to the final of Britain’s Got Talent 2010. After being knocked out of the competition, he performed his talent in the German version of the show “Das Supertalent”. He placed 3rd in the semi-finals and managed to advance to the finals. See Stevie on Britain’s Got Talent at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ethCJ4bfJkg and: www.steviestarr.com 4 Get ready for a feast of Rag Week Fun... CARNIVAL DAY - Tuesday 16th 2011 His latest stand up show including Zorb Balls, Dunk Tank Somewhere Over the and Inflatables. “David O’ Doherty opened From 11am @ Student Centre at the Edinburgh Fringe where it received ZORB BALLS CITSU is proud to bring 5 star reviews. ZORBING to see CIT for the first time as part of RAG Week 2011 on Tuesday 15th of Febru- ary- For those of you who don’t know what is, it simply rolling down a hill inside a transparent ZORB ball. As CIT has no hills we will be creating our very own slope. CITSU is proud to present Check out www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG3pgV8Crzk to find out what it is all about. For those of you who want to take part in the Zorb- ” ing, you will need email to [email protected] to confirm interest. Tickets will David O’Doherty be available for €5 from CIT Students Union. (Comedian) Guest presenter of ‘Never DUNK TANKS For the first time ever - THE DUNK TANK comes to Mind the Buzzcocks’ CIT on Tuesday 15th of February 2011.This is a classic game where Weds 16 Feb 2011 @ Student Centre,1pm balls are thrown at a target. If they strike the target the volunteer falls into the water. It is great for fundraisers and guarantees fun for all. Basi- David O’ Doherty, comedian, writer and 1990 East cally, a dunk tank consists of a large tank of water, over which a seat is Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medalist! In suspended. By striking a target, the seat will tip or fall into the tank of receiving The if.com Award (formerly The Perrier water, thus “dunking” whoever is sitting on the seat. Anyone who wants Award) at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival, he joined a list to volunteer to be dunked or someone that you believe should be vol- of former winners that includes Dylan Moran, Steve unteered please email: [email protected] Coogan and The League of Gentlemen. He is the au- thor of several books, including co-writing the The game! Giant Buzzer recent bestselling 100 Facts About Pandas and the forthcoming 100 Facts About Sharks. David first stepped on stage in 1998 and a year later received The Channel 4 ‘So You Tony Black Think You’re Funny’ Award for best newcomer Hypnotist and Mind at the Edinburgh Festival. Since that time he Reader has toured his own solo shows around the world and performed alongside comedians Thursday 17th Feb 2011 @ such as Demetri Martin, Rich Hall and Flight of “ Student Centre 1pm. the Conchords. He recently hosted the BBC’s Nevermind The Buzzcocks for the first time. Tony Black is a hypnotist and His latest stand up show Somewhere Over the David mind-reader based in Munster. His hypnosis show is a good deal wilder, and less structured than most, with a heavy empha- O’ Doherty opened at the Edinburgh Fringe where it sis on comedy. Often, he opens the show with one of his mind- received 5 star reviews. It deals with, among other reading routines, such as Russian Roulette with exploding toilets. things, bicycles, Shakira and the idea of happiness. Tony has been performing magic for twenty five years, and hypnosis His plans for the next year are: 1. Write the greatest for fifteen. comedy show ever. 2. Write the greatest television His show has brought him all over Ireland, as well as three tours of show ever. 3. Write a new children’s book. 4. Master the Middle-East. As a magician he has spent twelve winter seasons in and defeat both life AND death. Lapland, three summers on the high seas, and been arrested twice for driving while blindfolded. His book Teach Yourself Magic has sold ex- “A tiny keyboard and a giant talent” - The List, tensively in Britain and America. He also briefly held the world record Edinburgh for the longest public lecture (62 hours 15 minutes). “A triumph” - The Montreal Gazette “A national treasure” - The Irish Times SEE TONY at CIT at http://magicireland.com/2009/03/27/tony-black- hypnotist-and-mind-reader www.davidodoherty.com

5 President’s Note Great events planned

lthough students student who, in were off, the work spite of his/her here didn’t stop! best efforts, was A unavoidably ab- Wishing good luck to all sent from an ex- RAG Week amination on these the students going to the dates, may apply As you can see from this various Society Balls over months Explicit, RAG Week to the Institute for “ is all sorted. This year, we a deferral. This ap- the next few weeks. These are hoping to raise in excess plication should of €10,000 for charity. We un- be made, either in are always a highlight of derstand this is quite an ask writing or by email, the social calendar and in these tough times, but we to the relevant are going to make sure that Head of Depart- certainly not to be missed. the money stays local to help ment outlining: families and individuals who Student ID num- need it most. For those of you ber, Programme who don’t know, RAG stands of study, Full de- for Raise And Give, and this tails of the mod- is the week where charities are ule examination(s) for sure), yet the meals and entertain- the focus above all else. By donating not attended (e.g. ment in many cases are exceptionally to charities who are in need, it reflects MATH6015 Technological Mathematics), better. What do they even do with” that very positively on the students and the Date of examination(s), The reason(s) for money??? college (and also keeps us in the good the application. books of many newspapers and resi- The deadline for receipt of such deferral Elections dents). Anyone who would like to nomi- requests is Friday 11th February. Note: The Students’ Union Elections are be- nate a charity please let us know as Where a student has already applied to ing held on the 10th of March. Any inter- soon as possible. the relevant Head of Department with ested students can contact us and ask the relevant details as outlined above, it any questions they want. It is a unique Voter Registration is not necessary to re-apply. opportunity to get really involved in the Last Thursday we had a drive to students movement which is now mov- National Strategy for Higher Educa- ing faster than it has in the last 20+ increase the amount of students tion to 2030 registered to vote. This was a great suc- years. This well leaked document, previously cess. This goes to show that students referred to as the Hunt Report, was of- are taking more and more control of Class Rep Awards ficially published in January and led to their futures and that we demand a say Each year a number of Class Reps are some interesting reading. There is a full in how the country is run. Well done! given awards for outstanding contribu- article about it in this issue, which is well tions. If you think your class rep has worth a read, but in brief. Student con- Results done a great job (or even a terrible job tribution is recommended for the future for that matter), please let us know. The Christmas results were also re- and CIT may be encouraged to join with leased last week. Despite one or two other IT’s to form some form of Mun- NMCI Conferrings minor hiccups, they all came out suc- ster Region Technological University. I would just like to say congratulations to everyone who is graduating on the 17th of February in NMCI. This group is Students are taking more and more control of the NMCI Graduates and Special Pur- pose Award Students. their futures and that we demand a say in how the country is done. Moving Forward “ CITSU want to make this Semester as pleasant, enjoyable and as memorable We have spent countless hours going as we can for all the students. We have cessfully and most students were hap- through this report and any questions a number of events planned, but are py. For those students who may have that are asked will be answered publi- always open to more suggestions. Our been surprised if things didn’t go ex- cally on the CITSU website. Officers are always welcoming to new actly as planned, the repeat exams are ” ideas so please let us know if there is scheduled in August. Please talk to your Ball Season ever anything we can do. lecturer, class rep, the Students’ Union We want to wish good luck to all the Education Officer or myself if you have students going to the various Society Best of Luck and enjoy the month, any questions or problems. Balls over the next few weeks. These A number of students were absent from are always a highlight of the social cal- John Lane Semester 1 examinations due to severe endar and certainly not to be missed. weather conditions on 18th, 20th, 21st This years ticket prices are exception- or 22nd of December last. Any such ally low (much lower than the UCC ones 6 Welfare Notes No prescription required Vicky Fitzpatrick, Welfare Officer he Majority of BOOTS chemists How effective is the method? around the country will now be The emergency contraceptive tablet is selling the morning after pill over very effective. The failure rate is between Tthe counter. Emergency contra- 1 and 3%. It is more effective the sooner ception has been licensed for use in Ire- it is taken after unprotected sex. land since late 2001. However, until now, women required a doctor’s prescription. This means that women will not have to How does it work? go to their GP (costing around €50) to The tablet may stop or delay an egg be- receive a prescription and then pay an- ing released (ovulation) or it may stop a other €15 for the tablet itself. Customers fertilised egg settling in your womb (im- in Boots must take the table while there plantation). Emergency contraception are in the chemist (so no going in getting it for a friend) and you will be explained in detailed about the possible side effects be pregnant. If emergency contracep- and about other forms of contraceptives The Emergency tion fails and you find yourself pregnant, you should consider using. there is no proof that it causes any harm Contraceptive PILL is to the developing baby. Student’s in CIT would still be better off now available in BOOTS going to the GP here in the college which “Pharmacies, without Who is suitable? only costs €10 and getting a prescrip- requiring a prescription tion. The pill itself will then cost another Emergency contraception is suitable for further €15. However it is good to know most women. If you have any medical that in case of emergencies , for example condition or are on medications, your if you were not able to go to the doctor doctor will be able to advise you. here that you can still get the pill. I would prevents pregnancy and does not cause advise people that it is not recommend- abortion. Abortion can only take place How often can it be taken? ed to rely on the emergency contracep- after a fertilised egg has implanted” in the Emergency contraception should only tive as a form of contraceptive and if you womb. People who believe that life be- be used in an emergency. It is not suit- are having sexual relations to choose a gins when the egg is fertilised may not able for regular use as other methods are reliable form of contraception. wish to use this method. more reliable over time. There are many forms of contraception you can use reg- When would you need the emergency ularly and you should seek advice from contraceptive pill? Are there side effects? your doctor on a method that would be If you have had sex without using con- Some women may feel sick after taking suitable for you. traception or if you think your method emergency contraception but vomit- ing is extremely rare. If you vomit within might have failed (e.g. burst condom or What do you do next? forgotten pill) you can use emergency 3 hours of taking the tablet you should contraception. This will usually stop you consult your doctor, as the dose may If you were already taking the contracep- becoming pregnant. A tablet containing need to be repeated. tive pill you can restart taking it the day a progestogen hormone is most com- The tablet can also alter your menstru- after taking emergency contraception. monly used. al cycle. You may have some irregular You should also do a pregnancy test at bleeding after taking emergency contra- the end of your packet. You can still get ception. This is not harmful. pregnant after using emergency contra- When can you use it? ception if you have further episodes of Your next period may arrive a little early It can be taken up to 72 hours after un- unprotected sex before your next period. or a little late. If your period is more than protected sex, but it’s best to take it as 10 days late, you should consult your What other issues should you consider? soon as possible after having ‘risky’ or doctor because of the risk that you might Remember that having unprotected sex unprotected sex. puts you at risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections. You can discuss the risks of infection and the need for tests with your doctor. This is also a it is not recommended to rely on the emergency good time to discuss your future contra- contraceptive as a form of contraceptive and if you ception. There are many different options are having sexual relations to choose a reliable and your doctor can help you choose a “ method to suit you and your partner. form of contraception. ” 7 Trying to find a job? citsu Disheartened by the lack of opportunities present at the moment? Well fear not! Stay optimistic and motivated! Things always work themselves out in the long run. Until then, here is a few B/W pointers that could help secure you that job to tie you over in the meantime or else establish you on the first rung of the careers ladder!

Job Search Efficiently With jobs posted on thousands of company sites and job the names of the people you are about to meet with, look at boards, it’s important for every job seeker to be efficient during anything they’ve written professionally or any public informa- their search. Using a search engine for jobs like Jobs.ie helps tion on their social networking profiles. You need to be pre- you do this by providing free access, in a single search, to all pared to tell your potential employer why you’re excited to of these jobs. I recommend creating Job Alerts to receive an work specifically for the company and for them. If you can email notification when new jobs matching your search crite- connect with a former employee of the company on Linked- ria become available. This reduces your time spent searching In and ask them questions, that can also help you prepare. manually, and updates you with the freshest opportunities. Additionally, in the modern world of mobile apps, a number of Stalk the Company (Almost) high profile apps are available for iPhones and Smart Phones. There is nothing new here. This has always been the way that Ireland has worked. The behaviour we’re seeing emerge is Establish Goals that before an opening gets posted to a job board the rcruit- It is critical that job seekers maintain a proactive and positive ing manager will try and see if they have any friends or col- approach to the job search process by establishing concrete leagues who might be interested. We see that whether it’s a Recession goals and setting aside adequate time each week for search- status update on LinkedIn or Twitter or Facebook, or a blog ing and applying to jobs. Job searching can be an exhaust- All Over 18s events. Garda ID/Passport or busting post, or even an industry event, recruiting managers will try Driving Licence required. ROAR 2004 prices! ing experience, even more so than a full-time job, and when these free and trusted sources first. Before spending money CITSU responses from employers don’t immediately come flooding on posting a job or time sifting through hundreds, or at this in, the natural tendency is to often become discouraged and point of time, thousands of CVs, these social networking (on- slow down or even abort the job search process altogether. line and offline) approaches to recruitment are starting to rep- TRAMPS BALL Now that many job searches are performed online also, it is resent more than half of all placements. There are now plenty X easier than ever to get distracted. of online tools to find jobs but it’s still important for them to 2011 get to events, follow these individuals on Twitter, connect with Networking is the Key to Success them on LinkedIn and to really and truly almost “stalk” the at Clancys’ Complex The key to a successful job search is networking. With more companies they’d like to work for. Read their blogs, press re- 29 Marlborough Street than half of all recruitment done through referrals. It’s critical leases, Tweets, Facebook pages, LinkedIn updates, because for job seekers to leverage their professional and social net- in today’s market, jobs are being filled before the general pub- Thurs 17th Feb 2011 works to get an inside track on a job. Take advantage of social lic even know there are openings. sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to connect with Tickets €8 from the industry leaders and recruiters, and to show off your unique Follow Up Students’ Union Ticket Desk skills and experience. These online tools are great resources One area that is deficient in many people’s job searches is fol- for connecting with recruit decision-makers, or those who low up. Most people just email the CV or submit the application can put you in touch with them. Especially in a case where in the hopes that someone will reply, but to be successful you Starring , MC Fleming, Jackson, CIT DJ Soc, DJ Pat D students are looking for part-time jobs, knowing people who must be proactive. One student told me before Christmas that J90 work there are vital to get your foot in the door. they didn’t want to follow up as they thought it would seem rude. There should be a least three attempts at following up Get Current Job Listings including phone and email. It should be much more than just Sign up for updates of new job openings. Jobsearchers often checking to see if the CV was received. The voice mail mes- waste time applying for jobs that are already filled but are kept sage could be an abbreviated elevator speech, and the follow up on job boards so these sites look “busy”. Local listings are up letter could summarise all of the ways in which they are also posted on local media like the Evening Echo as well as qualified. LinkedIn can be a great tool for following up too. Eve- the 96fm and Redfm sites. ry job sought requires research and its own follow up strategy.

Research the Company Go in Person Before an interview, research the company online using all Never disregard physically stepping into the reception area of 4 Floors, Doors 10pm means available. Spend at least two hours preparing for a a company and asking to speak with someone. It will show job interview by reading about the company online. Comb that not only are you determined, but it will also make you through the corporate web site (particularly the “about us” more memorable as you leave an impression and your face citsu section) and search for articles in Google news to learn more will be remembered. Even if a position is not available, hand about what’s going on in the workplace. If you know in your CV directly. Rag14 - 17 Week Feb 2011 8 citsu Timetable Rag Week x Mon 14th of February 12pm DJ MC Fleming sponsored by Parchment Square Cork and Herlihys Centra 11pm Glow in the Dark Party in the SAVOY - Adm €6 at door 12pm DJ PAT D in Student Centre 1pm Stevie Starr (The Regurgitator) as seen on Britain’s Got Weds 16th of February Talent in The Student Centre sponsored by CIT Canteen Company 10pm  Valentine’s Day Love Ball in the Liquid Lounge - 12pm DJ Pat D in Student Centre Adm €5 at door 1pm David O Doherty (comedian) - guest presenter on NEVER MIND The Buzzcocks) in Student Centre Tuesday 15th of February 11pm Rag Week Weds in the Liquid Lounge sponsored by Edenhall Student accommodation 11am DUNK Tank in front of the Gym - Watch Celebrity Sports Stars get dunked Thurs 17th of February sponsored by CIT Societies Office 11am ZORB Balls in front of the Gym - contact CITSU at 12pm M.C. Fleming in Student Centre [email protected] or call in to SU if you want to take part 1pm Tony Black (Hypnotist) in Student Centre 11am Carnival in Student Centre 10pm Tramps Ball featuring J90 in Clancy’s Complex 11am Giant Buzzer Game Tickets €8 from Students Union Desk- 2004 prices

Recession All profits from night-time All Over 18s events. Garda ID/Passport or busting All Over 18s events. events are donated Driving Licence required. ROAR 2004 prices! Garda ID/ Passport CITSU or Driving Licence to charity. required. ROAR citsu TRAMPS BALL 2011 Rag Week at Clancys’ Complex 14 - 17 Feb 2011 29 Marlborough Street Mon 14th Feb Thurs 17th Feb 2011 Tickets €8 from the toL celebrateove Valentines Ball Night Students’ Union Ticket Desk @ Clancys and Liquid Lounge. Doors 10pm, Starring J90, MC Fleming, Jackson, CIT DJ Soc, DJ Pat D adm €5 WHAT YOU NEED TO in the DO TO GLOW ... Glow Dark 1. Everyone should wear white t-shirts or tank tops to draw on each other during the party. Party 2. Wear neon colors in some form from neon shoe- laces to neon t-shirts, and they will glow in the dark. Tues 15th Feb 3. Glow Painting onto your face, arms and clothes at The Savoy will glow under the florescent lighting. 4. White t-shirts with highlighters will also glow in Doors 11pm, adm €6 the dark.

NOTE - The Students’ Union will be selling Glow Paint from The SU ticket stand during Rag Week. 4 Floors, Doors 10pm Glow Paint also available from the Funky Skunk and mmMad! citsu Weds 16th Feb Rag Week Wednesday Rag14 - 17 Week Feb 2011 @ Liquid Lounge, Doors 10pm 9 Charity event B/W Rehab Rebels Come Dancing Friday, 4th March in the Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Cork.

New to the competition, and adding the contestants will be Sinead Sheppard, much spice to proceedings, are Cork Rona Coulter and Alan Foley, while Emer Institute of Technology Student Union O’Hea will host the dancing spectacle. Vice President Chris Scanlon, and Uni- versity College Cork Student Union Presi- To encourage CIT students to come dent Keith O’Brien. The CIT – UCC rival- along to the show we are offering a dis- ry is only a sideshow, as the boys will counted student rate of €15 which will face fierce competition from a number include a drink on arrival and access to of leading stars including Ireland’s fa- the wide range of entertainment that will vourite celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna, be on show. So come along and support RTE presenter Audrey McGrath, Clas- your Student Union VP as he battles it out sic Bar Group’s Adrienne Hickey, sports on the dance floor alongside Cork’s other broadcaster Jacqui Hurley and the voice great rebels. of Cork 96FM DJ Steve Haze. Rehab Ireland is delighted to announce For all other information look for ‘Re- the return of their annual gala charity Having by then endured strenuous train- bels Come Dancing 2011’ on facebook event – Rebels Come Dancing. ing regimes in order to take to the floor, or ring 086 1750 919. All proceeds the stars, together with their profes- raised from the event will go directly to Some of Cork’s greatest rebels are get- sional dance partners, will battle it out in support Rehab’s Cork services. ting set to don their dancing shoes and the hope of becoming the 2011 Rebels put their best foot forward at the Rebels Come Dancing Champion. In addition to Come Dancing extravaganza taking place the couples dancing everything from the in support of Cork’s Rehab services on Tango to the Viennese Waltz, audience Friday, 4th March in the Silver Springs members will also be entertained by a Moran Hotel, Cork. number of live acts on the night. Judging

10 C IT Notes

CIT Innovation Week March 7th -11th, 2011 Learn 5 key steps in becoming an Entrepreneur in 5 days! Enrol for your Electives by Coming soon. 11th February 2011! Are you a Full-time student taking an Elective in Semester 2? If so, you must ensure that you are registered correctly for all modules for Semester 2 by 11th February 2010/11. If you are not enrolled for your electives, the following are the consequences: (a) You will not appear on class lists, and so will not be included on email communications from your lecturer (b) Your lecturer will be unable to enter your assessment marks on the system (c) You will not be set up for access to “Blackboard” elearning for that module (d) You will not be included on the examination schedule for the module at end of semester (e) A fine of €20 will apply orf late registration after 11th Feb

Keep an eye on the CIT Check your CIT email account for instructions on how to check your modules and enrol online for electives. Ask your lecturer for website www.cit.ie for the 5-digit CRN number for the module. the schedule of events CIT Admissions Office 11 Access Learning Colour Support Service at CIT A Bit lost? This service is for students who are registered with ACCESS LEARNING the Disability Support Office in the Access Service. SUPPORT SERVICE: The aim of this service is to provide one to one and/ Workshops Series for Students or group supports to students with learning difficul- ties and a range of other disabilities regarding their Becoming an Effective Learner assignments, reports and research for their course. Wednesday, 23rd February The tutors in the Access Learning Support Service @1pm can work one to one or with groups, assisting stu- dents to develop research, planning and writing Academic Writing and Refer- skills, proofread, edit and organise course work, and manage deadlines and priorities encing Wednesday, 2nd March required for their course of study. @1pm They will also hold a series of workshops during the academic year for students who are registered with the Disability Support Office. Students in all years and from all de- Exam Revision, Study Techniques partments are welcome to attend. Please see website for details of training, seminars and Anxiety Reduction Wednes- and workshops that may be coming up. day, 9th March @1pm Morning, afternoon and evening appointments can be made with tutors in the Access Effective Presentation Skills Learning Support Service by emailing: [email protected] - please leave contact details as well as details of the kind of support you are looking for from the Wednesday, 23rd March @1pm service. Venue: Assistive Technology Location: opening Hours: Office, next to Bank of Ireland, Assistive Technology Lab Mon 9-1pm, 4-8pm Student Centre, Bishopstown Next to Bank of Ireland Tues 9-12pm Campus @ 1pm Nexus Weds 1-4pm Bishopstown Campus Thurs 5-8pm. Enquiries to: [email protected]

Student Raceday 2011 Thursday March 31st Official CITSU Event!

• Ticket includes Transport to and from Cork Tickets €8 City plus Admission, Racecard and Tipster Will be on sale @ Students’ Union on • Plenty of Activities Monday, 14 March • Great music after the Racing

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bish! The real reason is that you are not on his mind. If a man leads you to expect he will call and then doesn’t follow through on such a little thing, he will never follow through on big things. Be aware he is okay with the idea he is disappointing you.

4. He’s just not that into you if he’s not dating you. A guy who is really into you is going to want you all to himself. He is going to ask you on a date. He is going to want to be alone with you to see if you have a romantic future together. 5. He’s just not that into you if he’s not having sex with you. Cheating doesn’t just ‘happen’. It’s planned and executed with the full knowledge that it could end your relationship. If he’s sleeping with someone else without your knowledge or encour- agement, he is not only behaving like a man who isn’t into you, he is behaving like a man who doesn’t even like you all that much.

6. He’s just not that into you if he only wants to see you when he’s drunk. Having a drink may help you relax on a first date, but don’t con- fuse an ice breaker with real intimacy. If he only wants to see you, talk to you and have sex with you when he’s drunk, it ain’t love — it’s sport. Valentines Day is closely approaching and wheth- 7. He’s just not that into you if he doesn’t want to marry you. er you are desperately seeking a hot date for the Every man you have dated who says he doesn’t want to get married or doesn’t believe in marriage, or has ‘issues’ with mar- 14th or currently in a relationship, we believe eve- riage, will, rest assured, someday be married. It just will never ryone can benefit from the dating rules revealed be to you. in the best selling book “He’s Just Not That Into 8. He’s just not that into you if he’s breaking up with you. you”, (also a movie if you need help fast!) What could be better than hearing from the man who broke up with you that he misses you madly? It’s validating. It’s exciting. Enjoy the sometimes blunt but incredibly true It’s irresistible. Yet resist it. Unless he’s ready to get back for good he’s simply finding it hard being alone. advice and please share with those in need of a wake up call but try be sensitive! 9. He’s just not that into you if he’s disappeared on you. When a man disappears there’s no mixed message. He’s made it clear that he’s so not into you, that he couldn’t even bother to 1. He’s just not that into you if he’s not asking you out. leave you a Post-it. If a man is excited about a woman, he can’t stop himself— he Don’t make contact — he’s not in hospital with amnesia! — it will wants more. If he’s friends with someone and attracted to her, only give him a chance to reject you all over again. he’s going to want to take it further. If he’s not making a move, it’s not because he is ‘scared’. The 10. He’s just not that into you if he’s married (and other in- only thing he is scared of is how not attracted to you he is. sane variations for being unavailable). No matter how powerful and real your feelings may be for some- Official CITSU Event! 2. He’s just not that into you if he’s not calling you. one, if that person cannot fully and honestly return them, these He says he didn’t have a moment in his busy day to call. Rub- feelings mean nothing.

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Could YOU be the next CITSU Confident: The President President? often has to be able to The President is the chief officer of the Stu- stand their ground when it dents’ Union. They oversee all workings of the comes to all sorts of initiatives, Union. They will be the main spokesperson of be it stand firm against manage- ment, the students of CIT. They will communicate press or on a students behalf. You will also with local media, political figures and busi- need to be comfortable speaking in public nesses where appropriate. Their main role and be able to influence the opinion of others will be to defend the rights of students on all Realistic: The President must be able to as- What does it involve? fronts, as well as representing student views sess budgets accurately and determine when The Union Executive is elected by the members to college management and political figures. students have a case to be fought. Although of the Union and is made of up three sabbati- The main areas of concern for the president ideally, every student is always right, an un- cal officers (President, Vice President Welfare will be finance, representation, organisation, biased approach has to be brought to every and Vice President Education) and three non- supervision and guidance of policy. The Presi- specific case. Bringing every case to a fight will sabbatical officers (Projects Officer, Commu- dent, along with the rest of the team, organ- weaken your credibility when a genuine case nications Officer and Entertainments Officer). ises Freshers Week, RAG Week, Orientations emerges. The Executive is responsible for the initiation for first years, various events and campaigns of policy of the Union subject to Union Council, during the year, as well as guide and influence Could YOU Be The Next CITSU Edu- General Meeting and Referendum. The elec- the Welfare Campaigns. You will also liaise with cation Officer? tion campaign will involve promoting yourself, other SU Officers from around the country. The role of the Education Officer is very broad your policies and goals – basically what you What qualities are needed in a President? but basically it covers absolutely everything envisage, what you wish to achieve, to change Self Motivated: The Students’ Union Offic- relating to academics, such as course issues, and what initiatives you wish to begin. ers’ work for the students so you need to be timetabling, lecture problems and exam is- You will have a week to make yourself known able to set your own targets and encourage sues. Some projects include student protest to as much of the student body, on all four and motivate yourself to work as hard as you and Class Representative training. The Edu- campuses as you can. It is only by physically can. A well prepared manifesto can keep you cation Officer also meets with students ona talking to people face to face that you can get to become target orientated. The summer is a daily basis to assist them with their educational your message across, but what is even more great time to learn what you need to know as problems. The Education Officer also contrib- important, to find out what the students of the well as prepare for the year ahead. utes to the Union’s monthly magazine, Explicit. The Education Officer is a member of the col- college, across every department want. Every Responsible: The President must oversee all lege’s Academic Council, the Student Finance department, course, class and student is an activities so having a responsible attitude is vi- Committee, the Appeals Committee and the individual, and if you are elected, you must tal. Keeping things from slipping past you while Student Disciplinary Committee. This involves serve all of these students to the best of your being responsible for the students’ views is im- attending meetings regularly and speaking on ability – doing what the students want you to perative. You will also need to sit on boards behalf of students in areas which will directly do, as opposed to your own personal agenda. that deal with sensitive issues affect them. There will be hustings in the main CIT can- Innovative: New ideas for events, campaigns What qualities are needed in an Educa- teen on the Wednesday at lunchtime where and promotion will truly benefit the Union as tion Officer? you have an opportunity to speak to students a whole. The President is expected to lead and they can ask you questions in a public fo- by example. Self Motivated: The Students’ Union officer rum. Be prepared before you start canvassing so that you become familiar with the college workings outside of your course. Anyone in- terested is strongly encouraged to talk to the current officers who will be able to give you a Notice of Elections run down of the job and its demands. The Elections for the following Students’ Union positions What are the terms of employment? For sabbatical officers including the President, will take place on 10 March, 2011 Vice President Welfare and Vice President Ed- Sabbatical Non-Sabbatical ucation, it is a full time job, commencing on the 1st June 2011 and ending 31st May. The pay • President • Communications Officer is set for all Officers and can be found out by • Vice-President Education • Entertainments Officer enquiry. The hours are generally Monday to Fri- • Vice-President Welfare • Projects Officer day nine to five, but due to the nature of the job this can vary considerably from week to week Nominations will open on 21st February, 2011 depending on how busy it is, campaigns that (forms are available online at www.citsu.ie and may be ran, etc. from the Students’ Union Office). For further You will occasionally have to work at night time information, please contact the Students’ Union events during Fresher’s Week and Rag Week General Manager, Vicky O’Sullivan. and other projects. For non-sabbatical officers including the Projects Officer, Entertainments Officer and Communications Officer, the jobs Nominations will close at 5pm on are non-paid and hours of work will be based around the class time/free time of the non- 4 March, 2011 sabbatical officers. 14 work for the students so it is essential that you need to be able to set your own targets and encourage and motivate yourself to work as hard as you can. The summer gives you the op- portunity to makes plans and preparation for the forthcoming academic year. Empathetic: In order for you to help them you must fully understand the problems of students. Innovative: New ideas for events, campaigns and promo- tion will truly benefit the union as a whole. Focused: As the job of the Education Officer is extremely broad, you need to write up your own goals for the year. Re- alistically you won’t be able to bring every idea to fruition so you need to prioritise and focus on what can help students the most.

Could YOU Be The Next CITSU Welfare Officer? The main function of the role is to help students with non-academic problems, such as accommodation, sexual health, mental health and general issues regarding emotions. The Welfare Officer meets to either assist with problems or refer on to those qualified to help. Campaigns/ projects include Sexual Health and Guidance Week (S.H.A.G Week), Positive Mental Health Week, Stress Busting Week, Safety Week and General Well-Being Week. The Welfare Officer also contributes to the Union’s monthly magazine, Explicit. The Welfare Officer is also a mem- ber of the Institute’s Governing Body, is also on the board of directors for the canteen company and a member of the student assistance fund and safety committees. This involves attending meetings regularly and speaking on behalf of students in areas which will directly affect them. What qualities are needed in a Welfare Officer? Self Motivated: Officers of Union work for the students so you need to be able to set your own targets and encourage and motivate yourself to work as hard as you can. This can prove very tricky in the summer months when there are no students but use the time to plan and pre- pare for the year ahead. Caring/Non-Judgemental: The Welfare Officer should be approach- able, friendly and welcoming to students. They also need to be able to keep their work with students confidential within reason. You must possess the ability to listen sensitively to people’s problems and be able to deal with them in a sympathetic, mature and non-judgmental way. Creative: New ideas for events, campaigns and promotion will truly benefit the Union as a whole. Focused: As the job of the Welfare Officer is extremely broad, you need to write up your own goals for the year. It is important prioritise and focus on what can help students most.

Could YOU Be a CITSU Non-Sabbatical Officer? The Communications Officer: They aid in the development of the Union’s information and communication policy. They must be familiar with all the communication policies and all the communication medi- ums available to him/her and use them to their full potential. They will keep the membership of the Union informed through the provision of a regular Union Publication. The Entertainments Officer: They are responsible for the provision of entertainments and other forms of social and cultural activity for the members of the Union in conjunction with the sabbatical officers and Union Staff. The Projects Officer: They will primarily as a support for the sab- batical officers in the areas of campaigning, Union development and projects.

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16 REGENERATION TOUR Music Feature The Savoy, Cork 30th Dec 2010 by Mick O Mahony

from “Fashion Crisis” and “After All” right through to “The Parson” includ- ing the now customary “We are the Frank and Walters”. The Franks in- hey said it would never hap- cluding two young bloods on guitar pen in Cork, which is to say seemed re-energised and it was truly The Franks and The Sultans one of the best shows that I have seen Tplay- them play. ing on the same bill. It Next up and did happen heading were on a cold De- Corks bubble cember day gum rock gods in 2010 in a - (to give them packed Savoy their full title) theatre. Who The Sultans of The power of music is would head- Ping FC. Would something else and the they be up for line? A pen- old stuff still rules alty shoot-out it? Pride of the “ took place beforehand. The Sultans won, well specifically parish at stake and all Morty of The Ping fame that. Singer NOF was beat Ashley of the Wal- in his usually confron-” ters. tational mood and had Legendary reunited Dub- the crowd up for it fairly lin quartet The Power quickly, knocking out of Dreams opened and Veronica, Mickico, Back after initial sound prob- in a Tracksuit and one of lems they delivered a the greatest love songs killer set making people ever written in my hum- realise why as a bunch of ble opinion, Two Pints 17 years old they scored of Rasa. It became very a major recording con- surreal near the end tract at the start of the when they played Turnip 90s. All the classics in- Fish and had most of cluding Never Been to the crowd on the backs Texas, 100 Ways, Stay kicking their legs in the and Cathy’s World were air. The power of mu- in the set plus a stupen- sic is something else. dous cover of the Smiths They finished up with classic “There is a light the perennial favourite that never goes out”. Ev- Where’s my Jumper. We ergreen hometown he- all left, sound ringing in roes The Franks were up our ears content in the next - informally dressed knowledge that the old in Brown shirts they stuff still rules. wasted no time in taking things by jugular play- ing a twenty year career spanning set ranging 17 CIT notes Hunt Report finally published

low average when compared with OECD more money to spend on resources, staff- countries, while still delivering results that ing, research, facilities, etc. are slightly above average. The main rea- The argument is pretty solid too. There are son for this under funding seems to the very tangible benefits of tertiary educa- attitude of the Irish towards the funding tion. A person with a third level education model of third level. To quote the report: ast January, the National Strategy for has an earning potential 69% higher than Higher Education up to 2030 (often Higher education in Ireland is currently- that of someone without, and also has Lreferred to as the Hunt Report) was heavily reliant on exchequer funding – the advantages in attaining a job and career finally published. This long anticipated, most recent OECD data shows that in Ire- success. There are also indications that and widely leaked document, sets down land 85.1 per cent of funding for higher they live in better socio-economic condi- the roadmap for where Irish Education is education comes from public sources, tions, and to ask for a student contribution to move to in the next 20 years. compared with the EU-19 average of is not so much a payment, but rather an 81.1 per cent and the OECD average of investment in your future. As to how much This document shows where the Govern- 72.6 per cent. In Ireland, household ex- this investment will actually be is still to be ment have to bring third level education, penditure (by students and their parents) determined, and be sure that the Student and to say the least, major changes are Movement around the country will have a on the way. large influence in this. The biggest infrastructural change is that The increased contribution is also expect- the document indicates that the IT system ed to lead to students being more interest- needs a dramatic overhaul. There are too In a nutshell, in the year ed in their courses as if you have to pay for many institutions for a country our size, so 2030, CIT will no longer be something you will cherish it and nurture it it is proposed that instead of having nu- moreso than if it was free. merous IT’s in an area, that they emalgam- CIT, it will more than likely be “ There will also need to be a complete re- ate into regional clusters – for example, the Cork based campus of a the Dublin based IT’s – DIT, Dundalk IT, form of the grant system A reform which Dun Laoighre IT and Tallagh IT are already Technological University. will start from scratch again. A system in the latter stages of negotiations to join that will be able to assess students fairly, forces to become Dublin Technological as the current system has many flaws. A University. grant system that compliments the pro- posed student contribution system would Similar is likely to happen in the South – a be needed. number of Munster IT’s could very easily currently stands at 13.2 per cent, and ex- join up to become some form of Munster penditure by other private entities forms For the students of 2030, it is noted that Technological University. It is specifically only 1.7 per cent. ” more broader based courses should be offered in first year, so as the first year mentioned that under normal circum- If Ireland wishes to build on existing experience can help to retain students. stances, Universities and IT’s will not strengths to meet forthcoming demand This would be a move similar to what CIT combine as a level of diversity amongst and to retain quality, it needs to broaden have done to the Common Entry Science institutions is desireable. its funding base. It is notable, for example, course it has launched – the initial year In a nutshell, in the year 2030, CIT will no that Ireland and the US have exactly the one be a broad course and then find a longer be CIT, it will more than likely be same public expenditure on higher edu- specialised, more narrow field for the fol- the Cork based campus of a Technologi- cation as a proportion of GDP146 – 1 per lowing years. cal University. Who we merge with, if we cent. In overall spending, however, the US choose to merge with anyone, will be the trebles this proportion of GDP, with further Feedback from students must also be decision of the Governing Body of the col- spending to the value of 1.9 per cent of considered when making decisions about lege. A discussion is tabled about the Re- GDP coming from private sources, while in the curriculum. A much stronger focus port in its entirety for the February meeting Ireland only 0.2 per cent of GDP is added. must be placed on research in the, what is now, IT sector. Students will learn better of the Governing Body, of which both the What is recommended in the report is a in a more dynamic, research driven envi- Su President and Vice President Welfare form of deferred loans payable when the ronment. It also fosters a students ability are both members this academic year. graduate is employed, and at a rate de- to look closer at a problem and solve the Each year two student representatives are pendent on the amount of the graduates problems associated with it. For years, members of Governing Body, one male disposable income. How this is to be as- this has been the criticism of the second and one female. This is usually the SU sessed is not indicated in the report, but level system, and students must learn how President and a nominee of their choice the task of determining how it is to be re- to identify, analyse and solve problems. – usually one of the Vice Presidents where payed is to be determined by a specialist possible. group at a future date. These changes are all gradual, and will be in place by the time that children born in Aside from this, it is also strongly recom- This funding is to be additional to the lev- 2011 will be starting college. mended that a student contribution is el of funding by the Government at pre- made to third level education. The report sent levels, not supplementary. What this All the information you may need are on sites that funding in Ireland is slightly be- means is that colleges will get more and the HEA website. 18 CIT notes B/W The Student Support Bill

ly affect students’ ability to participate fully and reap the full benefits of their college education. The main benefits of this The Student Support Bill was published in 2008, and since then, there have been bill in relation to students three education ministers. It is now time he Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are that the grant system to put the Bill into action to streamline the “ has welcomed the amendments to inefficient grant application process, and would become one single the Student Support Bill, as pub- T in turn, save the Government millions of lished by the Government recently. system reducing admin- Euro.” istration overheads and As part of the revisions to the Bill, the De- partment of Education is to set up a cen- Things to know about the stu- confusion as to which tralised grant agency, which will result in dent support bill ... scheme you should be on a more efficient and cost effective student or who to apply for it with. grant system. At present without the support bill there is inconsistency between different award- IT also makes the grant ing bodies about the process involved in USI is renewing its calls on the Govern- system more transparent ment to protect the student maintenance grants. i.e.: if you apply for it in Cork Coun- grant from cuts in Budget 2011. Thou- ty and are rejected you could apply for the and common. sands of students are heavily reliant on grant in Cork City and get it. this financial assistance in the current re- cession and many will be forced to drop There is a serious delay in the receipt of part-time grant would be tabled making out of their courses if it is reduced. funding once you have been approved with learning flexible and more available to a some students having to wait till as late as wider bracket of people. USI believes that the introduction of the March to get their grant. The student sup- ” Student Support Bill is essential in mak- port bill would cut down on this waiting Overall the student support bill is an excel- ing vital improvements to the current inef- time. lent piece of legislation and goes a long ficient grant system. way to reform and hopefully to enhance There is a serious confusion as to which 3rd level education in Ireland. The main USI President, Gary Redmond, said: grant scheme you should be on. With the benefits of this bill in relation to students student support bill it would mean that are that the grant system would become “USI welcomes these amendments to the there would only be one standardized sys- one single system reducing administra- Student Support Bill. However, the Gov- tem saving confusion and time. tion overheads and confusion as to which ernment must implement the Bill as a mat- scheme you should be on or who to apply ter of urgency to deal with the increasing It would save the state an average of €5 for it with. It also makes the grant system amount of students dependent on grants million per annum on administration costs. more transparent and common. The new to see them through the college year. At present it costs some awarding bodies system means that the thirty five award- In these recessionary times, more and up to €500 to process an application and ing bodies would be joined into one single more students are being forced to rely on others only €70. body with absolute authority for the grant the grant to fund their studies. This has put meaning a much fairer system for all peo- the system under increasing strain, result- It would allow greater flexibility and per- ple concerned. ing in long grant delays, which can serious- haps down the line the introduction of a

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Kayaking Intervarsities a message or email [email protected]. back after 7 years For the first time in seven years one of the Cit Badminton biggest weekends on the student sporting CIT currently has three teams competing in calendar is returning to Cork and it prom- the Cork County league; there are two nov- ises to be the best ever. The National Kay- ice teams and one division six mixed team. aking Intervarsities is being co-hosted CIT also has two teams representing the this year by Cork Institute of Technol- college in the CUSAI league (Colleges and ogy and University College Cork Canoe Universities Sports Association of Ireland). Clubs. It will be held on the weekend of the menced the top four qualified for the semi- 18th-20th of February, following both col- The teams started back training almost im- finals and took a step closer to the €100 leges’ RAG week. mediately at the start of first term on Tues- prize money along with the CIT/Bank of day and Wednesday nights under the su- Kayaking is gaining increasing popularity Ireland hoodies. The semi-finalists consist- pervision of new coach Marlies Mooij from for students in Cork year after year. You will ed of Team Noreen, Chicks Stars, Plumb- the Melbourne club. usually see students out paddling on Friday ers FC and Special Olympiakos. afternoons on the weir or the Sluice at Lee- Anyone who is interested in playing is wel- Having won the Fresher’s Tournament, fields, or under the bridge on the Western come. Training takes place on Tuesdays at Chicks Stars were the favourites and they Road. The CIT Canoe Club hold weekly pool 8pm and Wednesdays at 6pm in the sports did not fail to deliver once again. Team No- sessions in LeisureWorld as well as running hall. reen pushed them all the way in the play- river trips throughout the year. These are off final but Chicks Stars were too strong some of the aspects of the Canoe Club, not CIT Bank of Ireland in the end and emerged as winners. Well forgetting the social side and friendships done to everyone that participated. that are formed. Astro League Please look out for the February knock- If you want to know more about the clubs or 10 teams entered this year’s Semester 1 out Astro League, entry fee is only €2 find out some more information check out Astro League sponsored by the Bank of per player and prizes include €100 and www.kayakintervarsites.com, www.canoe- Ireland. The 6-a-side competition began CIT Hoodies. club.webs.com. You will also us on Face- in early October and ended on November book, search ‘CIT Canoe Club’. 30th. Each team played each other once For more information for any soccer If kayaking sounds like your thing or you in this very competitive but entertaining activity in CIT call to Eric in the Sports are interested in representing the college league. The half hour games were played Office, first floor, Student Centre or text and taking part or helping out at this years from Monday to Wednesday from 1pm- him at 0867816710. Intervarsities, drop into Sports Office on 2pm, refereed by CIT’s soccer bursary Email: [email protected] First Floor of the Student Center and leave recipients. When the league games com- 21 Problem Pages If you think that he may be cheating there are a number of indicators Does he introduce you as his girlfriend? Is there any friends that he has that you haven’t met? Does he give you reasons why he is spending time with other people in- stead of you? Does he get irritable when you question what he was doing on a night? To be quite honest, the best thing you can do is ask him straight out. Don’t avoid asking because you may be afraid of the answer. It is better to find these things out straight away. If he isn’t cheating on you though, you really do need to learn how to trust him, otherwise you are just wasting your Q time together.

I am really confused. I think I might Q be gay. Ok, let me re-phase that, I know I am but can’t bring myself to tell anyone. I am really afraid that my family and friends will all turn against So You think you have problems? me. I feel really alone and like no one understands what I am going Our male & female problem solvers are here to through. I find it impossible to focus on college work and have stopped answer your questions... going out with friends because I feel like I’m living a lie. I don’t know what Hi. I am really jealous when it comes ends and outs of what is going on in to do please help. Q to my boyfriend and I can’t help it. your current relationship but my ad- We have been together (officially) for vice to you would be to confront your First off you are not alone. three months but I absolutely panic boyfriend. Tel him how you feel when There are so many student’s going when he goes out without me. I’m re- he goes out, and how you felt when through exactly what you are now. The ally worried he will cheat on me or he deleted that text message. Listen beauty of college is that you discover even flirt with other girls. My friends to his side of things and again trust who you are what you like and don’t think I am over reacting and have your instincts. There is also a chance like and get to know the real you… told me he has never done anything that if you have had bad experience’s to question him but my gut feeling is in the past (being cheated on or lied to There are a lot of people here in the col- that he’s up to no good. I have asked in past relationships) then maybe you lege that can talk to you and give you to see his phone in the past (text are carrying baggage into your current the support you need at this time. The came in at 3am) and he “accidental- relationship. If that is the case and you welfare officer is here for you, the coun- ly” deleted it and said it was a wrong find that you are over reacting or get- selling depart can help you talk through number. I don’t know if I’m just inse- ting very upset over little things then some of your emotions and feelings cure or if I am actually picking up on maybe you should think about making and the LGBT society are also here for something and have been cheated an appointment to talk to a counsellor you. If you want to talk to someone on? Please help before I drive myself here in CIT. I hope everything works out outside of the college (although all of completely insane!! for you. the college services are confidential) I would suggest you contact Gay Cork Project on 021-4304884 Rule number one when it comes to re- If you are in a relationship with some- You should be proud of yourself for lationships is trust. You have to trust one you need to trust each other. It is sending in this email and for speaking the person you are with and if not very obvious that you don’t trust him. your truth. I would encourage you to maybe you are not with the right per- Has he done something to lose your start getting the support you need now son. I am a big believer in trusting your trust, or has someone cheated on you and contacting one or all of the above gut instincts so if you feel that there is before? No matter what he says, it will mentioned services. It is not good that something going on and your boyfriend not matter – actions are the most im- you have stopped socialising and stay- is not being honest then there is a very portant thing here. ing in. you have nothing to be ashamed strong possibility that you are right. Have you talked to him about this? If about or afraid of losing, trust me eve- Now I don’t know what you have been he knows that you are so paranoid he rything is going to work out great in the like in previous relationships or all the might be able to put your mind at rest. end. 22 Best of luck over the next while and please stay in touch

There is nothing to be afraid of. Yes, it would be a change to be out and honest about it, but everyone is afraid of change. You Visit the will still keep your good friends, the people who like you for you – your sexual orientation will not change their opinions of you. Students’ Union Website Your family may take it as a shock initially, but the sooner they know, the sooner they will get over it and accept it. Try not to make such a big deal out of it though. There is noth- ing to say that you have to come out now. Wait until you are ready. Many people are homosexual and don’t tell people for a long time. This is not leading a double life. If there is something that you are not ready for the world to know, wait until you are www.citsu.ie ready. Don’t think that your friends are completely honest either, everyone has secrets.

I am a fourth year student and I am panicking about what to To avail of free services: Qdo in the summer. I am freaking out that I will have to move home (small town) and have to sign on to the dole. I have been constantly looking up jobs since September and there • our second hand book service is nothing out there. I don’t have enough money saved to move to Australia and I really don’t know what to do. • our grinds list

Ok first of all take a deep breath and try relax. The whole coun- • our car pooling service try is going through a rough time at the moment and I am sure almost everyone else in your class is in the same boat. You mentioned not having enough money saved to move away, then maybe you should wait a while and save and then move away after the summer. I feel sorry for you that you’re dreading mov- To view: ing home, but at least during the summer months it may not be that bad. If you have school friends at home and if the weather • all the latest news is nice, you might even find yourself enjoying it. I presume you have spent the last four years straight studying so maybe the • Rag Week updates summer at home is exactly what you need. Time to yourself and time to figure out what direction you want to go next. • CITSU election updates I think the most important thing people do now is to try remain positive and to look at situations with the glass half full mental- ity. A wise person once told me “ whats for you, wont go by you” • CIT photos have faith that everything will work out well in the end. • ExpliCIT magazine I guess it would be a little clichéd to say that you are not alone. Finishing college can be quite daunting. Since the age of four or • Other service information five you always know what the next step is – secondary school, college, whatever. Finishing college the next logical step would be to get a job, even though now this may not be possible. My advice would be this – it is better to be on the dole in Cork, To join us on: or any city, rather than on the dole in a small town. There will be much more opportunities in a city. Jobs are far from plentiful at the moment but don’t give up hope. January is now over and • Twitter that is always the worst month for employment. I am sure that you will fall on your feet and find a job. • Facebook Contact the Careers Service in the college and get your CV looking awesome! Print off hundreds if need be and start ap- plying then. Follow up everywhere that you hand in a CV after a week or so also. Coming into the Summer you may be able to find seasonal work if nothing else. We’d love to welcome you to If you do have your heart sent on moving abroad, when you do get a job, set up a savings account so as to keep you disciplined www.citsu.ie and focused on your goal. Best of Luck in the future, whatever it may hold.

23 col Health Lose weight – Are you serious?

This is the time of year when we all game. That is because once you start think about Summer. We are all becom- exercising you begin to feel better, more ing aware that pretty soon the hoodies positive, and a certain level of social in- will be off and the bellies will be show- teraction comes with all sports. ing, not to mention a lot of us will be heading over to California, the land of If you want to lose weight quickly by the beautiful, on the J1 and please don’t the summer, please do not crash diet. let them think that all the Irish are fat, These do not work. Ever. Join a gym and beer swilling, bog-snorkling culchies. explain to the instructor what you want It’s this time of year that people are be- and what goals you wish to achieve. A Bloating is commonly caused by a coming acutely aware that we are not personal plan can then be made out to persons sensitivity to certain foods exactly as tanned and toned as we may suit you. – wheat and dairy would be the two hope. Exercise will always take priority in diet- largest food groups that can cause Well I am sure that the gym will be full ing. Low-intensity exercise for at least bloating, but other common foods of weekend warriors for the next few an hour a day will make a world of dif- that react with certain people include weeks, and that we will all be running ference. Over time, you will be able to broccoli, cabbage and pulses (such off to Garrettstown as soon as we get increase both the intensity and time as as baked beans) as they often cause a whiff of sun, but remember that only you get fitter. Also, if your body is used large build ups of gas in the intestines. two things will control how toned you to being active and exercising, your will look – your intake and your output BMR, the amount of energy your body Now, back to the original point: i.e. your diet and exercise. needs to keep itself running, will also Exercise! If you do not exercise you increase slightly, in turn burning more are wasting your time. Most gpeople Fact: Exercise gives you more energy energy. believe that simply cutting out food Fact: You can eat more if you exercise is the answer… ‘fraid not’. By leaving Fact: Facebook is not exercise Don’t be afraid to go a little OTT with drinking water either. Water will flush yourself go hungry, when you do eat, While it is tempting to have chips every toxins out of your system and make you your body will try to convert as much night with your dinner and skip on the look healthy. Although drinking in ex- food as it can to fat as it is in surviv- veg, this is a disastrous move if you ever cess of two or three litres a day can be al mode. Little and often is the key. want to be able to show some skin at testing, it will make you feel great and the beach while still keeping your self- give you more energy and vitality. Try to find a partner who has similar respect. Fruit and veg fill you up, giving goals also. You will then push each you that lovely full For losing fat weight, other to exercise (and guilt each other feeling, without the benefits of water when you mess up). I found a very good making you a fat are numerous: example of how easy it is to put on fat SOB. This is the • Regulates Appetite weight in the course of my research: opposite of high • Increases your me- Mary’s BMR is 1400 calories and she carb foods, espe- tabolism (the mech- burns 900 calories in daily activity with cially white carbs anism which burns regular exercise, walking around and like white bread, energy) doing household chores. To maintain white rice, pasta • Boost energy levels her weight, she should be eating 2300 and potatoes. • Reduces water re- calories but, after keeping a food jour- Of course some tention nal, Mary finds that she’s eating 2550 carbs are essen- • Helps reduce high calories every day. By eating 250 more tial. cholesterol calories than her body needs, Mary will Never rule out the tried and tested • Helps reduce high blood pressure gain one pound every 2 weeks. • Releases toxic waste products from methods for looking better. These work, This example shows how easy it is to and everyone knows it. Core work like the body • V isibly improves skin gain weight without even knowing it. ab-crunches (sit ups), planks and lower However, it’s also easy to lose weight, back work will pull everything in tighter, even if the process itself can be slow. making you look even better. Some people will also have bloat- ing.This is a case whereby the tummy You can start by making small changes Simple everyday changes will always swells, making you look rounder than in your diet and activity levels and im- make the biggest difference as they you actually are. This can cause dis- mediately start burning more calories are more sustainable in the long term. comfort for some people. This bloating than you’re eating. If you can find a way Where possible, walk instead of drive. can be nearly entirely linked with your to burn an extra 200 to 500 calories each Be it to college, to the shop, or else by diet and any food sensitivities that you day with both exercise and diet, you’re finding a partner and going for a walk in may have. If the size of your “gut” (par- on the right track. the evenings. ticularly your lower abdominal region) Taking a lunchtime walk that takes less seems to drastically change in size than an hour burns around 300 calo- The most important thing is to enjoy throughout the day, or over days, then your exercise. Some people swear by ries, which is a lot considering that the a big part of your problem may be from normal person only burns les that 1000 Yoga, others would never dream of bloating. missing their Wednesday night soccer calories per day on exercise – while 24 Clubs and Societies CIT Society Balls burning over 1200 on maintaining ba- The Annual CIT Society Balls will take sic bodily activities like breathing. place in the coming weeks. As ever, a great The CIT gym staff are well prepared to night is guaranteed so be sure to purchase help you out in any way at all. The staff your ticket early to avoid disappointment. are always happy to help assess your First up on the 10th February is the BMI and develop a programme. If you Business and Accounting, Tour- check this month on month, you will ism & Hospitality “Night at the be able to monitor your progress and Oscars” Ball. This will be taking this will motivate you once again! place in the Rochestown Park Hotel. The Band Delerento’s will perform live on stage Best of Luck. on the night. Delerento’s are a four piece, up and coming Irish band. The band’s debut album’ In Love with Detail ‘was critically acclaimed in Ireland, being nominated for the John Choice Music Prize and in the Best Irish Album category at the 2007 Meteor Awards, at which Delerento’s were also nominated for Best New Irish Band. Tickets go on sale Recipe | Chicken Korma 31st January. Servings | 4 Preparation Time | 15 min Have a mad hat that you’ve always wanted to wear? The Pick N Mix “Mad Hatters” Cooking Time | 50 min Ball on Wednesday 9th March which takes place in Rochestown Park Hotel is just for Ingredients you. The hottest cover band in Ireland, The Transmitters will provide the music for the th 5 sprays low-fat cooking spray, 2 me- night. Tickets go on sale 28 February. dium onions chopped, 1 medium apple The Schemers & Mechanical Engineering “Paddy’s Day” Ball will take place in Sil- chopped, 4 teaspoon mild curry powder, versprings Hotel on the 16th March. The ever popular and entertaining J90 will be 450 g skinless chicken breast cut into performing live. Following on from the success of last year’s event the night is set to chunks, 1 stock cube, 25 g sultanas, 1 celebrate in style, the pride of being Irish. Tickets go on sale 7th March. tablespoon tomato puree, 125 g dried basmati rice, 1 medium banana, 8 Tickets for all of the Society ball events will be €25 for a full ticket & €12 for the afters. tablespoons natural low-fat yogurt, 1 A full ticket includes a three course meal in the hotel as well as the band and DJ for the pinch salt, 1 serving pepper, 4 sprig fresh night. The afters ticket allows entry to the hotel from 10pm when the Band and DJ’s coriander (to garnish) begin to play. By attending the Societies Balls you will also be supporting a good cause as 50c from each ticket purchase will be donated to Charity. Instructions 1. Mist a large saucepan with spray cook- Keep an eye out on the college notice boards & college screens for further details on ing oil. Sauté onions and apple for 3-4 tickets sales but you can expect them to be on sale in the main corridor between 12- minutes. Stir in curry powder. 2pm until they sell out. Looking forward to see you there! 2. Add chicken. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, until sealed all over. Business & Accounting, Tourism & Hospitality Ball 3. Add chicken stock in ½ pint water, sul- tanas and tomato puree. Bring to the Thursday 10 February, 2011 boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer gently for about 40 minutes. Rochestown Park Hotel 4. Twelve minutes before end of cooking time, put rice on to cook in plenty of Tickets: Complimentary lightly salted boiling water. Full €25 buses to hotel 5. Just before serving, add sliced banana, Afters €12 from CIT chopped coriander and 4 tablespoons of yogurt to the curry. Season. Cook Night 2 Floors, 2 DJ’s for 2 minutes. Starring at the 6. Serve curry with hot cooked rice, add- ing one tablespoon of yogurt to each oscars portion. Garnish with coriander.

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Valid 18+ ID essential - ROAR - Meal 8pm / Afters 10pm. Tickets on sale at CIT main corridor from Monday 31st January, 12pm to 2pm daily.

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