York Tories Chair Refutes Accusations Bid to Use Some of the Facilities

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IT HAS COME to light that over the summer months a homeless couple have been breaking into University buildings in Derwent in order to take advantage of empty facilities. However, it is understood that both international students from the University of York’s partner universities as well as younger college students were staying at the University over the summer when these events were taking place. Regarding the incident, Keith York Minster installs new anti-terrorism barrier on recommendations from the Counter Terrorism Unit amid ‘severe’ terror threat level P.7 Kinsella, Assistant Head of Der- went College, stated that “A number of incidents occurred over the summer where a young man and his girlfriend gained unauthorised access to University buildings in a York Tories chair refutes accusations bid to use some of the facilities. On each occasion security were alerted • Chair accused by Working Class ‘No’ campaign leader of posting referendum article without her knowledge and the pair were escorted from the campus. The matter has now been • Campaign leader also expresses concerns regarding ignorant comments indicating a toxic culture in society referred to the police. “The couple posed no threat to students or staff but residents are that the committee “would do all busy schedule. Samuels claimed to a ‘No’ campaigner and Reynolds, reminded to be vigilant, keep their Imogen Bellamy the work”. She was “hesitant” at be unaware of the original article’s where he openly admits “I think doors and windows locked and re- first but, convinced by the purpose contents before seeing it online, she’ll hate my piece too” in conver- port any concerns to security. The NEWS EDITOR of the campaign and its motives, published on Student Voices (now sation. two people involved were offered agreed to join despite feeling some- edited). This has since been proven Samuels stated to Nouse: “The advice regarding the support they what “pushed”. She admitted that to be false. contents of what he had written could receive from City of York DOMINIQUE SAMUELS, leader the focus on convincing her to cam- Screenshots provided to Nouse and the fact I didn’t know what Council and we understand have of the campaign against the crea- paign had been “kind of flattering”, by Samuels substantiate these al- they were is the biggest issue.” now been found temporary accom- tion of a YUSU Working Class and but also said “it was easy for them legations, showing Reynolds and However, Reynolds informed modation away from the University.” Social Mobility Part Time Office to manipulate me, in a way, as I’m Samuels openly discussing in a Nouse that Samuels was fully aware This situation comes at a time and a first year student studying new to how the system works.” group chat his writing under her of the contents of the article, cit- in which homelessness in York Politics and International Rela- She stated that, when a jour- name. In response to her seeming ing his own screenshots as proof. seems to be an increasing con- tions, has claimed that Arthur nalist asked the ‘No’ campaign to to ask Reynolds if he did want her In his evidence, he received mes- cern, in particular with the winter Reynolds, the Chairman of the write an opinion piece for publish- to write the article, he replied “I’m sages calling the article “perfect” months ahead. Recent reports in University of York Conservative ing online, Reynolds suggested he doing it pretending to be you, re- and that it was “good”, telling him national media have revealed that Association, suggested she be “the should be the one to write the piece, member?” The second screenshot face” of the ‘No’ campaign, and with Samuels agreeing due to her shows a private message between Continued on P. 5 Continued on P. 7 CONTENTS

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Sleep deprivation M.16 s another edition of Nouse goes to would happen to Charlie and his school in print, its Editor has to come up with the times of Brexit? Would Snoopy fall un- What happens when Anew ways to keep themselves from der Trump’s travel ban? To my regret, this too spiralling into what can only be termed as proved to be too distracting. FILM & TV students lack sleep ‘Nousemania.’ With long, sleepless nights of Luckily there was a light at the end of my reading articles, cutting out individuals from procrastination tunnel, hidden in the deep all walks of life in Photoshop, and constantly oceans and magical realism of David Atten- Best of Aesthetica M.14 debating what the new all-important banner borough’s ‘Blue Planet II’. Finally I have dis- The best shorts of the colour should be, new remedies are required covered the cure for all those poor haunted COMMENT to pull us away from our precious 48-page ex-editors. ‘Blue Planet II’ is certainly the Aesthetica film festival newspaper. kryptonite to continual worrying. Here the My latest trick has been to seek refuge in tales of a lake within a lake, or a fish which the world of television, although it is not easy can use tools, accompanied by the melodious IMAGE: ZOE NORFOLK to find the perfect show to ease the mind in voice of a national treasure, help to relax the Rohingya crisis P.11 all its entirety. I began by looking to cartoons soul and let it escape from the fiery hell of the Aung San Suu Kyi’s for distraction. Cartoons are surely so far re- Nouse office. moved from the reality of the realm of Nouse Like the entire population it seems, reforms undermined that they should be able to provide at least I too have a soft spot for Attenborough; some escapism, right? And yes, they proved from young David, with his youthful days to help somewhat. of spooning with Gorillas, to last year’s Da- ‘The Simpsons’ has allowed me to hide vid, who stood with such dignity and style Media censorship P.13 away in a tranquil state of yellow-tinted on top of the Shard. I am certainly not the humour where phrases such as “front page first to state that, like a glass of fine wine, At- Is student media being story,” “pdf to sub,” and “how have you man- tenborough improves with age. Tweets from too heavily censored? aged to lose your key again Jake?!” cannot all forms of sources speak of his immortality, haunt me. However, ‘The Simpsons’ is in fact not just in the hearts of the British nation. too strong a pull for procrastination. It is Sadly, it looks like he will outlive the many POLITICS difficult, in fact, to turn away from Homer’s endangered species of which he speaks. mischiefs, and thus he alone could be enough If only there were more space in this to halt the production of our campus news- column perhaps I’d have written an ode to SCIENCE paper. Attenborough… his beautifully wispy hair, Mugabe P.16 A nostalgic trip into the simpler times of his ever present voice and his environmental ‘Charlie Brown’ did not prove to completely crusades... On that note, I should probably His thirty year rule Ocean acidification P.21 put me at ease either. Watching Charlie and try and find the key to the office… comes to an end? The problem harming Snoopy play joyfully in this cartoon of old prompted me to think of how these charac- Jacob Phillips most marine life ters would react to the politics of today. What Cabinet calamity P.17 The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the editors, writers, publishers, or advertisers. Contact [email protected] with letters and complaints. Resignations weaken the PM’s position EDITOR ILLUSTRATION Frederico Rueda Grassi Stella Newing Jacob Phillips EDITORS BUSINESS EDITOR FASHION EDITORS DEPUTY EDITOR Ellie Hopley Jack Harmsworth Robyn Ball Oscar Bentley Alistair Knifton DEPUTY BUSINESS Janan Jama MUSE EDITOR CHIEF Mirza Ahmad Peter Jacobs Emily Taylor SUB-EDITOR Nick Brown SHOOT EDITORS DEPUTY MUSE Kendra Rabbitts SCIENCE EDITOR Daisy Wallis EDITOR DEPUTY SUBS Nathan Castro Pacheco Lily Abel FOOD & DRINK Izzy Moore Catherine Kirkham- DEPUTY SCIENCE MUSIC EDITOR MANAGING Sandy James McNulty Beth Colquhoun DIRECTOR Sarah Lisgo Josie Rogers DEPUTY MUSIC IMAGE: RITIKS Jatin Mapara PHOTO EDITOR TRAVEL EDITOR Sam Bright Christmas Market M.19 DEPUTY Jay Dyer James Hare Alistair Knifton MANAGING DEPUTY PHOTO Flavio Sansa FILM & TV Becky Bowe previews DIRECTOR Lizzy Holling SPORTS EDITORS EDITOR SPORT Giang Anh NEWS EDITORS Max Morrison Andrew Young York’s festive season ONLINE Imogen Bellamy Adam Philpott DEPUTY FILM EDITORS Samuel Chadwick DEPUTY SPORTS & TV Georgie Smith DEPUTY NEWS Jordan McWilliam Maddie Scarlett Nouse Lizzy Holling Eloise McMinn Mitchell Virginia Stichweh Jasmine Onstad Tries P.24 SOCIAL MEDIA Georgie Smith FEATURES EDITOR FOOD AND DRINK DIRECTORS COMMENT EDITOR Fran Carruthers EDITOR Max Morrison gives Niamh Carroll Jan de Boer DEPUTY Becky Bowe James Hare DEPUTY COMMENT FEATURES GAMING EDITORS dodgeball a go TECHNICAL Ed Smith Harriet Clifford Abdullah Hussain DIRECTOR Saskia Staritt Emma Jacob Rebecca Cowie Owen Hurford POLITICS EDITOR ARTS EDITOR SOCIAL SEC DESIGN Joseph Silke Charlie Ralph Ed Smith US/UK football P.27 DIRECTOR DEPUTY POLITICS DEPUTY ARTS QUIZ MASTER Jack Davies Niamh Carroll Rosemary Evans Emily Taylor The sport across both Printed by Mortons of Horncastle Ltd, Media Centre, Morton Way, Horncastle, Lincs, LN9 6JR, UK. 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which was intended to smooth out Oscar Bentley the bumps between being in work DEPUTY EDITOR and unemployment at the low end of the flexible labour market. How- ever, Professor Dwyer summarised to Nouse how Universal Credit “re- PROFESSOR PETER Dwyer of the defines welfare dependency”, and is University of York’s Department of fundamentally flawed in combin- Social Policy and Social Work has ing in and out of work benefits. led calls from some 114 academ- Professor Dwyer outlined how ics for major changes to the Gov- teething problems for the benefit ernment’s controversial Universal have caused major complications, Credit benefit. due to its nature of fundamentally Professor Dwyer, who has changing the complicated benefits been involved in extensive research system. He noted how claimants into the benefit through the ESRC are made to sign a ‘claimant com- funded welfare conditionality pro- mitment’ that matches them with a ject, was one of three key signato- jobs coach who can set targets, such ries, along with Dr Michael Orton as searching for a job for up to 37.5 IMAGE: GREG FLACK of the University of Warwick and hours a week and applying for so Dr Sharon Wright of the University many jobs, which if claimants can- of Glasgow, of a letter to the Daily not fulfil they can be sanctioned up Telegraph which widely criticises to 100 per cent of their benefit. The Bilsland Bar Crawl takes place Universal Credit for failing to de- key point made by Professor Dw- liver on promises to make work pay. yer was that this system locates the The letter examines the effects causes and solutions for workless- of Universal Credit not being paid ness at the level of the individual, in memory of passed student for some six weeks, tipping those rather than a societal lack of jobs, who rely on it into debt and rent and in his view unfairly added cau- arrears. It also outlines how a re- sality to claiming the benefit. to Kuda. Jordan Bilsland. He told Nouse: duction from six to four weeks for Another key aspect outlined in Jacob Phillips Attendees of the night have de- “Jordan was a bright and popular payment would not be much of an the letter was Universal Credit’s ef- EDITOR scribed how great a success it was. student within the Department of improvement either, as this is un- fect on those who are already em- Andrew Young, who attended the Physics where his inquisitive and likely to avoid missed monthly rent ployed. Professor Dwyer explained event, commented “It was a really outgoing nature was much appre- to Nouse how the benefit seems to fun night with a great “rave/retro” ciated by his peers. His passion unfairly penalise those already in ON 14 NOVEMBER members and theme chosen in Jordan’s honour. and enthusiasm for science clearly Number of weeks work. Jobs coaches can cause them friends of the Langwith community Everyone was aware of the im- shone through in the first year of it takes for ﬁrst to look for work for the amount of gathered together to attend a char- portance of the charity and lots of his Theoretical Physics degree dur- 6 Universal Credit time they are working under 37.5 ity bar crawl in memory of recently money was raised but it was fantas- ing which he demonstrated a deter- payment to be hours a week at the National Liv- deceased student Jordan Bilsland. tic that we all had such a great time mined, conscientious and inquisi- made ing Wage, and can sanction them Nouse have been informed as well.” tive approach to his studies. He will for failing to do so. Crucially, the that a bar crawl was chosen as this Flack also recollected Jor- be sorely missed by the many staff benefit seems to place emphasis on month’s charity event in order to re- dan as a “larger than life, gregari- and students within the depart- payments, which not only impacts maximum work, rather than look- flect Jordan’s spirit. Jordan was de- ous character who took Langwith ment who had the great pleasure of on claimants and tenants but also ing at benefits as a way of assisting scribed as “a lively cheeky chap who life by storm. He was known for knowing him.” has a significant effect on landlords those who are in work. loved partying” by his close friend his eccentric sense of humour and In addition to this, Dr Rob also. The letter also notes how dis- Professor Dwyer commented: and flatmate Greg Flack. This re- fervent passion in both rugby and Aitken, Director of Colleges, de- cretionary advance payment loans “While it is good to see the govern- sulted in the idea of the charity bar physics. Jordan sadly passed away scribed Jordan as “an active mem- to claimants experiencing finan- ment addressing some of the issues crawl. Tickets were sold at a price this September and this has deeply ber of Langwith College. He had cial difficulties do not solve the around the implementation of Uni- of £4 with all money going straight saddened and affected many in the volunteered to support incoming problem, as they add unnecessary versal Credit, such as getting rid of to Mind. Flack stated that “The re- Langwith community and beyond. students this year and was an ac- complexity and fail to address any the premium rate cost of the sup- sponse has been amazing, from the Such events as the Bilsland bar tive member of one of the Univer- ongoing financial problems. Claim- port helpline and possibly reduc- Langwith community and beyond.” crawl are a great way to remember sity’s rugby clubs. He will be missed ants can apply for a loan of up to ing the six week wait for the first Last month, Jordan’s friends his short but incredibly valuable by many students in Langwith and 50 per cent of the value of their first Universal Credit payment, which ran the York 10 Mile race, for the life.” beyond.” payment, however it is immediately is expected to be announced in this chairty Mind, raising over twice Members of the University A memorial book for Jordan begun to be deducted from claim- week’s Budget, a more fundamental their target of £500. The bar crawl community have all come togeth- can now be found by the staff pi- ants’ payments, potentially leaving review of Universal Credit and par- witnessed a similar level of success. er to remember Jordan Bilsland. geon holes in the main Physics them constantly in debt. ticularly the welfare conditionality Approximately £500 was made on Professor Kieran Gibson, Head of building in the AC-Wing where Universal Credit was intro- at its heart will be necessary if the the night of the crawl alone as par- the Department of Physics added there is a view overlooking New- duced in 2013, designed to roll six benefits system is to deliver real so- ticipants voyaged from Glasshouse his voice to those commemorating ton’s apple tree in the courtyard. means tested benefits into one, cial security in the future.”

Yet another ambassadorial visit Freshers endure wet laundry... ﬂoor Eco-straws? We’ll drink to that Minster runner-up on Twitter Last edition, we reported on the Is- The Circuit Laundry room outside Much like Nouse, the Courtyard, York Minster came 2nd out of 48 raeli ambassador’s visit. Yet some- James N block, also used by Eric a bar and resteraunt in Derwent cathedrals, losing narrowly to Lin- what unsurprisingly, Indonesian Milner Court residents, flooded last popular with York students, seems coln in a light-hearted online com- NEWS IN ambassador Dr Rizal Sukma’s recent Friday afternoon, conveniently just to be taking small but significant petition. 27 657 voted in the final York visit was subject to somewhat in time for the weekend surge in de- steps towards environmental sus- poll, and Lincoln and York both BRIEF less scrutiny and security. After visit- mand. A first year Vanbrugh music tainability. As part of the competi- received around 33 per cent. At ing the music faculty for a gamelan student complained of the “ridicu- tion for the Greeen Impact Excel- least the Minster hasn’t emulated performance, he discussed Asia-acific lous” inconvenience, including the lence Award, all their straws (100 its country in other world cups by peace with Dr Claire Smith and vice subsequent queues at alternative fa- 000 of which were used last year) losing on penalties at earlier knock- chancellor Professor Koen Lamberts. cilities by History of Art. are now “100% biodegradable”. out stages. CAMPUS NEWS www.ey.com/uk/careers 4 Tuesday 21 November 2017 Urquhart expresses concerns over Chav D pledge

accusations of Derwent demonising The JCRC at the time released Kieran Dawson, a first year humour.” Imogen Bellamy working class students and perpetu- a statement: “As a leading college Derwent student, spoke to Nouse However, Beth Fairley (also a NEWS EDITOR ating negative stereotypes, the cur- community on campus, whose pri- about Yardley-Rees’ eccentric cam- third year student from the college) rent YUSU president Alex Urquhart mary aim is to ensure our students paign pledge: “I think it’s kind of a replied, “Given the recent debates (at the time, Derwent Chair) chose feel appreciated and welcome, Chav weak platform to run on in the first about a working class officer, it’s to axe the provocative night as a D is no longer an event that Der- place, and if it was cancelled then clear that York students are sensi- DERWENT COLLEGE is no stran- matter of cultural sensitivity. went can support.” clearly people were offended and I tive to this kind of issue and, frankly, ger to unconventional election can think of no real reason to bring I think even a joke pledge like that is campaigns, with former JCRC mer- it back.” insensitive and just not funny.” chandise representative bid efforts Yardley-Rees based his cam- Alex Urquhart gave Nouse the including condoms, underwear and paign on “bringing a fresh view to following statement regarding the “Make Derwent Great Again” hats. the JCRC” and being “a move away matter: “I feel my decision to cancel However, this year the competition from the same type of chairs [Der- Chav D was generally well received for the election of a new JCRC Chair went have] had in recent years”, but on campus, because that theme is is what raised eyebrows. Rex Yard- his tone, rather than being refresh- offensive. With an infinite choice of ley-Rees, a first year, chose to run ing, seems to have left a bad taste in themes, choosing one that offends on the platform of bringing back the students’ mouths. is a decision that does not consider unorthodox on-campus club night A third year Derwent student, the broader spectrum of people in Chav D. who wishes to remain anonymous, the community and one that is not Cancelled after the 2015 event offered a potential justification for in keeping with the inclusive values was called “ignorant” and “deroga- Yardley-Rees’ behaviour. “The way that student leaders should main- tory”, Derwent Ents opted to choose he acted during the campaign made tain.” other events to fill their April “D” it seem more like a rugby joke than Yardley-Rees was approached slot, with Cops and Robbers D a genuine promise but nonetheless for comment, but had given no reply (2016) and Super D (2017). With IMAGE: BEN WRIGHT it reflected poorly on his sense of at the time of printing. Library on the way York Science continues apace ers led by Dr Scott Cairney of the faculties under Athanasios Kokki- Department of Psychology. Earlier nakis, a PhD student, led to proof Samuel Chadwick to zero fines target this month, he commented: “Previ- of “a link between young people’s NEWS EDITOR ous studies have shown sleep’s im- ability to perform well at two popu- ed by other people, meaning that portance for memory. Our research lar video games and high levels of the accounts fined were seldom takes this a step further by demon- intelligence.” While they stressed Samuel Chadwick the ones inconveniencing other strating that sleep strengthens both their research had “no bearing on NEWS EDITOR library users. THIS MONTH PROVED to be old and new versions of an experi- questions such as whether playing On its website, the Library a particularly productive one for ence, helping us to use our memo- computer games makes young peo- states its aim as working towards York’s contribution to cutting-edge ries adaptively.” ple smarter or otherwise”, they did zero fines. They say that “We don’t scientific research. The University Another psychology professor, establish an interesting correlation A FREEDOM OF Information fine just for the sake of it - if you’re news webpage has recently pub- Dr Rob Jenkins, led research dis- between IQ and performance on request filed by Nouse can reveal late returning an item that isn’t lished six press releases reporting covering the difficulty of differen- online games involving strategy. that the University Library reve- needed by anyone else, we don’t the work of professors and post- tiating an accurately constructed Finally, Lloyd’s Register Foun- nue from issuing student fines has fine you, because nobody has been graduate students at York. High- face mask with a real face. When dation, a science research organisa- fallen from £31 060 in the aca- inconvenienced.” lights include “new insights into showing research volunteers photo- tion, announced a partnership with demic year 2015/16 to £24 879 in The £6 181 decrease in fines why sleep is good for our memory”, graphs of the masks, only one in a the University worth £12m to fund 2016/17. This is despite the total revenue from 2015/16 to 2016/17, in addition to the discovery that hundred mentioned the possibility research into the safety of robotics number of student accounts fined coinciding with 411 more fined ac- hyper-realistic facemasks used for of a mask. With criminal incidents and autonomous systems (RAS), a increasing from 2 309 in 2015/16 counts in those past two complet- Hollywood special effects can be having been reported across the notable example of which includes to 2 720 in 2016/17. ed academic years, suggests that convincing enough to pass as ‘real’, world, disguise via masks is no long- driverless cars. Kevin Daffey, direc- This fall seems to be part of a the new system of £2 per item and the newfound link between vid- er confined to the imaginary realms tor of Engineering and Technology wider trend; since the introduc- per day is incentivising students eo game performance and high IQ. of Hollywood blockbusters, such as at Marine at Rolls Royce, praised tion of the new “flexible loans” to return texts earlier. The aver- The important link between ‘Mission: Impossible III’. the University as “recognised as an fines system in 2012/13 (when the age fined account incurred £13.45 sleep quality and memory capacity Collaboration between the international leader in the field of total revenue from fines was some in 2015/16, but £9.15 in 2016/17. was proven by a team of research- Computer Science and Psychology safety critical systems research”. £57 462), the amount quickly The respective averages for all ac- went below the £35 000 mark counts, fined or not, was £1.90 in 2014. The “flexible loans” sys- then £1.43 across the two years. tem means that overdue items are Furthermore, for lost items, a only fined (at £2 per item per day) new administration fee of £20 in addition to the market cost of the book lost was introduced in Sep- The decrease tember, formerly there was a £35 in the average flat rate on all items. It remains to £4.30 library ﬁne over seen how this affects Library fines the past two revenue. academic years The Library maintains its policy of working towards zero when requested by another user. fines. Fine revenue is reinvested The rationale, as described back into the Library, and in the by the Library website, is only to past has been donated to various fine students “if they inconven- charitable causes, from Book Aid ience other Library users”, howev- International to Guide Dogs for er there is an exception for those the Blind. texts in high demand (Key Texts) The figures revealed to Nouse which are fined £1 an hour if re- also show that in the 2016/17 aca- turned late regardless of whether demic year, 8 756 undergraduate or not they have been requested. students took out at least one loan, The current loans system was in- out of a total of 12 840 enrolled. troduced after the revelation that The Library has nearly a million in 2010/11 only 11 per cent of fines print books available, most of were from loans on items request- which can be borrowed. IMAGE: AIRMAN AARON JENNE www.ey.com/uk/careers 5 Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... 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>>> Continued from front that she was “excited to see what chosen to lie about events that took the results would be”. place during the campaign. She “vvvvvv well done”. He also stated Samuels also stated that con- was fully aware of the contents of The best upcoming events for you to check out that he believed Samuels would cerns had been raised by others the article in question, having read on campus, in York, and beyond hate his article because she might about her being used as a political it in person (even making an edit) be unsatisfied with the quality of “token”. “It’s difficult to determine, and signed off on the final copy. his writing and the strength his ar- because there are plenty of other “I never claimed that I should guments. people that could be used in such a have been the only person writing Christmas markets. Wed 22/11, 11am to 3pm, James Din- He also stated that Samuels’ way. I’m not the only black person opinion pieces for the campaign. introduction to the campaign was in the Tory Society. However, my On the contrary, I actively encour- ing Hall, with student-run stalls. St Nicholas Fair, every cordial, with screenshots showing socio-economic background com- aged others to contribute. Publish- day untill Fri 22/12. Sun-Wed 10am to 6pm, Thur-Sat bined with my race and ability to ing a variety of opinion pieces was Screenshots from Samuels articulate myself probably created initially a key strategy and many 10am to 8pm. Parliament Street, city centre. the whole package for them.” individuals volunteered to do so, Nouse had been informed that though they never got around to Reynolds made incendiary com- submitting them. Featured: twenty3 ments regarding these sensitive “It’s common practice for cam- presents…, Fibbers, topics, though Samuels posited paign material to be ghost writ- that “They weren’t intentionally ten on behalf of a group’s leader. 28/11 7pm, £7. Parker ignorant, they just were,” and that Dominique was busy taking charge Lee, The Wild Hunts- the ignorance did not seem to stem of other aspects of the campaign, men, Proxy Love & Aunt from ill will; however she was unso I was more than happy to convey Above: Reynolds conﬁrms he will write willing to go on record with what our main messages on her behalf, Agatha from both UoY & the article. Below: Reynolds discusses any of these comments might have with another fresher involved in YSJ, are four of the most article with a friend. been. the York Tories assisting me. “On the whole, the society has “I strongly dispute the claim promising student bands. made me feel very welcome. It’s just that the York Tories have been un- They are playing at Fibbers for the first time ever aspects that have made me uncom- welcoming this year. Membership fortable. These outdated aspects is higher now than at any point in for student start-up: twenty3. For more informa- Screenshots from Reynolds are perpetuated by certain indi- the previous academic year and tion check out @twenty3official on Facebook. viduals. I, and others, want to bring turnout at events has been consist- the society into a more progressive ently high; more than 50 students way of being a Conservative, with- attended our event with The Adam UoY Dance Competition 2017. Sun 3/12, 10am to 4pm, out these negative connotations.” Smith Institute earlier this term A member of the ‘No’ cam- and our debates have been better Central Hall, £3 entry. paign, who wishes to remain attended than ever before. ‘Five Giants: Then and Now’ panel debate on welfare. anonymous, when asked for their “Despite having received no opinion on the subject responded complaints thus far this year, our Wed 29/11 at 6pm, free, registration required. Above: Samuels reacts to Reynolds’ that: “Dominique led the campaign society will take any allegations of article. Below: Samuels reacts to the of- because she wanted to. They may offensive behaviour extremely seri- IMAGE: JESSY ROBERTS fer to join the ‘No’ campaign. have used her as a tool, but she ously and we encourage members Featured: The Three wasn’t a token.” to come forward with any concerns Musketeers, 25/11-26/11 Arthur Reynolds provided the they might have. We look forward following statement to Nouse: “I’m to welcoming members, old and PantSoc’s RAG panto- disappointed that Dominique has new, to our events this term.” mime this year is the Three Musketeers! A fantastic show which perfectly blends traditional Derwent clocks highest voter pantomime with student humour. Tickets can be found online, and on V- Stalls in 12pm to 2pm Tue, Wed, and Fri Week 9. turnout in college elections All proceeds go to support York Mind.

avoided donning his heels and false nations in the absence of suitable Music concerts. University Symphony Orchestra, Sat Georgie Smith eyelashes for charity. representatives. DEPUTY NEWS EDITOR The college elections finished Derwent again performed 25/11 at 7pm. University Chamber Choir and Baroque with triumph for some, but the re- the best overall in terms of college sults betray a disappointing voter roles filled, with the incoming com- Ensemble, Weds 29/11 at 7.30pm. Both Sir Jack Ly- turnout and worrying gaps in committee leaving only the position of ons Concert Hall. Student tickets £3. DERWENT RECEIVED the high- mittees as some important officer BAME representative unoccupied. est turnout at the recent round of roles are left vacant. Halifax and James left only five and college JCRC and CSA elections. Committee hopefuls exhausted four roles with no one to fill them Featured: Calypso, 8Man- The results confirm that Derwent their printing credits and stocks of respectively. The two colleges with sion, 2/12, Free for stu- had the highest turnout with 40.2 cardboard in campaigning for col- the lowest voter turnout, Constan- per cent of students casting their lege elections, and their efforts tine and Alcuin, both have 11 roles dents. ballots, followed by Vanbrugh with culminated last week with the elec- unoccupied. York’s leading House and 30.6 per cent and Halifax in third tion results. Somewhat predictably Despite coming middle of the with 25 per cent. The colleges with voter turnout among students was pack in voter turnout, Goodricke Techno event is hosted the poorest voter turnouts were reasonably low. and Langwith actually performed monthly in the under- Alcuin, with 13 per cent, and Con- Perhaps poor voter turnout in worst in terms of the completeness ground basement of stantine, with just 9.9 per cent of some colleges can account for the of their committee, leaving respec- students casting a vote. fact that committees have notice- tively 13 and 14 positions without Mansion. With headliners Dr Oleg Lisagor, Head of Hali- able gaps in representation, some- a single representative. The case is in 2017 such as Latmun, Solardo and Elliot Adam- fax College, pledged that if Halifax times even lacking crucial mem- particularly concerning when one achieved the second highest voter bers of the executive team. Several looks at the incoming committee son, they sure know how to throw a party! To find turnout result he would host a col- positions have roles open for more for Langwith, as of the seven wel- out more visit their Facebook page at lege RAG fundraising event next than one person but are still vacant. fare roles available not a single one term in full drag. Sadly the valiant In these cases it is unclear whether has been filled, potentially leaving https://www.facebook.com/calypsoyork/ efforts of the Halifax team were not candidates for those roles simply Langwith in a vulnerable position enough to push the college into sec- weren’t forthcoming, or whether without a fully functional network PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL INCLUDED ond place, and Dr Lisagor narrowly the voters decided to reopen nomi- of support for its students. CAMPUS NEWS www.ey.com/uk/careers 6 Tuesday 21 November 2017

IMAGE: OSCAR BENTLEY YUSU LGBTQ officer resigns

as LGBTQ Officer. ther apply in advance or to simply Imogen Bellamy He ended the email with a turn up and run for the position of NEWS EDITOR positive reflection on his time LGBTQ Part Time Officer on the in the position: “I’d like to thank night. those of you who have been sup- Any candidates that are suc- portive when I’ve needed it, and cessful in attaining the post will THE LGBTQ NETWORK for it’s been great working with you remain in the job until the annual YUSU currently have to elect a all.” YUSU elections, which will take new part time officer due to the place in February 2018, and are elected representative, Henry also expected to assume the duties Fairnington, chosing to step down The amount of of the role immediately. The new from the role. officer (or officers) will be expect- 5% students needed Fairnington ran on the poli- to reach quorum ed to attend the next officer group cies of continuing choosing to meeting for Sabbatical and Part- campaign for LGBTQ causes and Time officers in the week after the charities, increasing awareness for event. both students and staff, and hav- While the normal protocol for Alex Urquhart, YUSU presi- ing more accessible meetings, his a YUSU elected official stepping dent, provided information for Hes East expansion main hope being to create “a more down usually requires a campus- any York students who would like accepting, aware and accesssible wide vote on who should become to get involved with the Network YUSU.” the successor, with at least 5 per by becoming the LGBTQ Part- The third year English and cent of the student body needing Time Officer. “Following the by- set to open next term History student sent an email to to vote so it reaches quorum and law, the network has chosen to co- members of the network, explain- gives the result validity, the LG- opt a new LGBTQ student. This ing his decision: BTQ Network has chosen to hold process involves a small speech having to make a trek just to get “As many of you have prob- a small by-election instead so as from the candidates to an open Oscar Bentley some food.” ably noticed, I’ve been rather ab- to ensure their activities are in- meeting, and the vote will take DEPUTY EDITOR However, the building works are sent from Network events recent- terrupted to as small an extent as place there and then. Any self-de- not universally aproved of. Hes East ly. I apologise to everyone who has possible. fining LGBTQ student is eligible residents were left angry in March been left in the lurch by my dis- These impromptu by-elec- to run for the position and vote in due to repeated 24 hour concrete tance! The reason for this is that tions will take place on 22 No- the elections (you can also run in THE BRAND NEW teaching and pouring for the Piazza building pre- I’ve been ill lately, and because of vember will be held in the Physics a pair!). The co-opt takes place on retail developments on Heslington venting them from sleeping, while this I’m sorry to say that I’m going building and on campus, where Wednesday 22 November, 6pm in East are set to open next term. The the works have also krp the Ron to be stepping down from my role candidates are welcome to both ei- P/T/006.” £25m Piazza Learning Centre is set Cooke Hub bus stop out of order to open for the start of next term in since the beginning of term. One sec- January, while the retail develop- ond year TFTV student commented ment is set to open in early 2018. that: “I understand why [the bus Construction on the three-sto- stop is] closed because of the build- rey Piazza building, which is located ing work, but having to choose be- National student radio awards to the south of Langwith College, between the Constantine bus stop and gan in August 2016 by company In- the TFTV one isn’t really much of a terserve. The building will contain “a choice. They’re both a bit of a trek range of high quality learning spac- and quite limiting.” confer multiple prizes to URY es”, including a 350-seat lecture the- YUSU President Alex Urquhart, atre; a 350-seat restaurant, allowing a former TFTV student, made a sig- Hes East students to be catered for nificant manifesto pledge to create cult award, as it only involves two “University Radio York for helping the first time; over 30 high quality, more of a community on Hes East, Eloise McMinn Mitchell PDF pages that format everything me achieve Best Newcomer at the flexible learning spaces; and a new and has been working for on an ac- DEPUTY NEWS REPORTER the student has achieved within #SRAs. I still can’t really believe library. The building will also house commodation package that will in- the one year they have been work- how awesome the last year has both the teaching and administrative clude a “college dinner” every Friday ing with the radio, both on and off been and I am looking forward services of the International Pathway in the Piazza building. Urquhart air. For URY to have two students to the next 2 years of radio good- College, which provides pathway commented that: “I’m really looking UNIVERSITY RADIO York win this award was impressive for ness.” courses to prepare international stu- forward to Hes East Campus getting (URY) recently attended the na- the station. Having broadcast since 1967, dents for a university degree, and is some exciting new services. With the tional Student Radio Swards, URY told Nouse: “All of our URY is the oldest independent currently located in Biology. retail park and new teaching build- winning four awards out of their members are so proud of our SRA radio station in the UK. It is run The retail development, which ing, the campus is about to experi- shortlisted five. The event took winners (and nominees). they’ve entirely by volunteers and broad- does not have a precise opening date ence some very welcome, if a little place on 9th November and was all worked so hard and are deserv- casts twenty four hours a day dur- and began construction in February overdue, investment. I hope these hosted by the Student Radio As- ing winners. We look forward to ing term time, within a variety of 2017, will be located at the far end new buildings encourage students sociation Awards at the O2 In- continuing the success next year!” categories: from entertainment, of Hes East, towards Field Lane and that don’t live on that side of campus digo Arena in London. The overall Gold Best Newcomer winner to news, music to politics and to Badger Hill. The facilities occupy- to pay it a visit, if these services are event was sponsored by BBC Ra- Will Batchelor wanted to thank: drama. ing the retail units, which will pro- well used it will only encourage more dio 1 and Global. vide much needed services to Hes development on that campus. URY won gold for the Best East students who currently have “An area of my manifesto fo- Entertainment Programme, with to come to Hes West or walk to the cused on improving the atmosphere URY: PM with K-Spence. They Inner Space Service Station near for Hes East students. I am currently also won both gold and silver Tranby Avenue, were announced by planning a consultation with the aim medals in the Best Newcomer cat- YUSU at the beginning of the aca- of understanding how the student egory, awarded to Will Batchelor demic year. Franchises Papa Johns, experience differs from students on and Matthew Stratford respec- Greggs, and Subway, along with an Hes West. I’m interested to see how tively. Finally, the bronze Award independent gelateria, indian Res- these developments influence stu- for Best Technical Achievement taurant, and barbers are set to open, dent life.” went to URY Visualisation. Josh along with campus supermarket A University spokesperson con- Kerr was nominated for the Best Nisa. A pharmacy is planned, while firmed to Nouse that the building Male Award but missed out on the campus GP surgery Unity Health is works are on track with no signinfi- win, which instead went to Matt also set to relocate there. cant issues occurring, and also com- Lynch of Fly FM from Notting- One former Hes East resident mented that “The Piazza Building is ham Trent University. The overall commented that “Hopefully the new almost complete with a firm expec- Best Student Radio Station went shops will give the campus more of tation of being fully ready for occu- to University Radio Nottingham. a sense of community, rather than pation by January. We are extremely The awards involved sub- just a place where you live and study. pleased with the development, which mitting various audio and writ- Also, it will allow the campus to be will be a welcome addition to our ten pieces to the organisers. Best more self-sufficient as opposed to campus.” Newcomer is a particularly diffi- IMAGE: STUDENT RADIO ASSOCIATION www.ey.com/uk/careers 7 Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 Security concerns Alleged electoral misconduct in Derwent halls mars outgoing Halifax pres

>>> Continued from front Derwent accommodation last year the HSCA, they replied that there returning officer”. corroborated with this view, stat- Samuel Chadwick was no clear procedure for this kind Rojik responded to the allega- anti-vagrancy spikes had been ing that “There is a lot of freedom NEWS EDITOR of alleged misconduct, and they tions, stating that it was “not a one placed on the street in York, in of movement within the college, asked what ‘resolution/relief’ the off occurrence” after attempts to particular in the Gillygate area, in which is a large contributor to complianant sought. The student VONC (Vote of No Confidence) him order to prevent homeless citizens Derwent’s community spirit. We stated that they were not seeking to in March, while he was President. from taking refuge. This has now are fortunate enough to live in a ROMAN ROJIK, THE current re-run the elections, nor to under- He also stated the opinion that the resulted in a public response, and comparatively safe area, where we Halifax College Student Associa- mine the incoming President or her new allegation came from an indi- more than £5000 of donations can reap the benefits of this with- tion (HCSA) President is facing al- newly elected committee, especially vidual’s personal views over the past have been made to a local rough out placing students at significant legations of bringing his position given that she is due to replace Ro- year rather than a place of profes- sleeper whose shelter was blocked risk.” as a returning officer into disre- jik as President by Christmas any- sional concern. by spikes outside the Stapleton Other students outside of Der- pute. Evidence shown to Nouse re- way. Rather, they stressed that their “On individual claims of mis- Waterhouse. went were also asked by Nouse veals that Rojik publicly endorsed complaint was not related to the conduct, all presidential candidates When asked if they were con- about whether they had any se- a presidential candidate, Hannah election outcome, but rather Rojik’s who invited me to a Facebook event cerned with the security issues curity concerns on campus. One Sackville-Bryant, who has not been actions as a returning officer. They received a reply and I did not share regarding members of the public second year History student stated accused of any wrongdoing. An stated that they sought to seek “pro- anyone’s event. On the post promot- being able to gain unauthorised that they were “concerned by a lack anonymous Halifax student said cedures to minimise these kinds of ing a particular candidate: This was access, one Derwent first year stu- of communication between the that Rojik “completely undermined issues in future elections”. on my private account, not my pres- dent currently living in college ac- university and students regard- any sense of impartiality, and calls Halifax’s constitution does not idential.” commodation stated: “If a home- ing security issues.” This was con- into question the legitimacy of the explicitly address the returning of- “When we question impartial- less couple has broken in then this fimred by the views of a third year entire [presidential] election”. The ficer’s conduct. It states that the ity, one should also look at the op- is something that we should take English student who that added election itself was very close, with operational oversight of election ponent’s advantage as a moderator care in addressing. It does not “transparency from the University Sackville-Bryant winning 260 votes conduct lies with YUSU, while gen- of Halifax courts and then main however in any way make me feel is essential to ensuring the security compared to her opponent’s 240. eral oversight lies with the 13-strong College group. While [they] ap- unsafe; rather it points to the seri- of students on campus. ” In a Facebook post Rojik urged Halifax College Council, of which proved all of [their] posts not [all] ous issue of homelessness that York Derwent College, currently voters to support Sackville-Bry- Rojik, as President, is a member by candidates’ were approved at the and the country at large faces.” holds events throughout the year ant, which was deleted after about default. YUSU can only issue guide- same time due to a delaying tactic When the same question was to try and aid the local community an hour. Additionally, he publicly lines but “do not have the power ensuring his were seen. I would fi- posed to a third year Derwent stu- and those impacted by homeless- RSVP-ed as ‘going’ on Sackville- to state what [a college’s] specific nally like to question what impact dent they stated: “I am not worried ness. This year the Derwent JCRC Bryant’s Facebook event, a common [election] rules should be”. YUSU my post had. I did not campaign by the fact that homeless people plans to donate 50 pence of every campaign tactic used by student stated that while Rojik could have for anyone nor did I engage in any managed to break in, but it raises Christmas D ticket sold to the char- candidates jostling for representa- reasonably supported a candidate contact with the candidates during concerns about what would hap- ity Crisis, who hope to put an end tive positions. Nouse was also in- and exercised his voting rights as the elections. It is a post like any of pen if someone had the intent of to homelessness. Crisis was one of formed that Rojik liked posts by a Halifax individual, he should not the others published in this group breaking in to harm a resident.” two chosen charities to be donated Sackville-Bryant’s supporters. have “endorsed a candidate under and expresses a personal not profes- Another student who lived in to for the years RAG week. After a compliant was filed to his formal position as President or sional opinion.” York Minster installs new anti-terrorism barriers

only temporary security measure in tional problem which may last for Oscar Bentley response to the current climate, and 20 or 30 years. DEPUTY EDITOR that the blocks can and will be re- “Chapter has been concerned moved in future if the security situ- about the potential vulnerability of ation improves. the area around the Minster’s West The blocks, which have been End for some time. The clear rec- NEW ANTI-TERRORISM barriers tested by the Centre for the Pro- ommendation from the Counter have been installed around the front tection of National Infrastructure Terrorism Unit required us to take of York Minster. The barrier, which and approved by the Home Office, urgent and decisive action to pro- takes the form of 12 concrete blocks will be “substantial”. None of the tect the area. The protective bar- made from a reconstituted natural archaeology of the Minster, which rier will provide a physical defence stone mix, was installed after rec- dates back as far as 1220 and was and will be a visible deterrent at the ommendations from the Counter built over a period of 250 years up front of the Minster.” Terrorism Unit. to 1472, will be disturbed, while new Faull concluded: “We have a The decision to install the bar- clear duty of care to everyone who rier was taken by the Chapter of visits York Minster and we will do York, which is the governing body of Number of everything we can to ensure that the cathedral, to strengthen security concrete blocks our worshippers and visitors feel measures in light of the national ter- 12 safe and secure when they are here.” which make up ror threat level being at “severe”. the barrier On Monday 6 November the Following the “appalling” at- Chapter of York lodged an applica- tacks in Manchester and London tion for temporary planning per- earlier this year, the Dean of York, flagstones will be cut and set around mission for a period of six months, the Very Reverend Dr Vivienne each of the blocks. The blocks are which, while the Chapter took ad- Faull, stated that it was important to already used as a security barrier vice from the local authority be- reassess, review, and refine arrange- around many high-profile locations fore construction, is still yet to be ments for keeping the public safe for across the UK, including the Tower approved. The application states all those who are responsible for the of London. that the blocks have been “manufac- security of public spaces, and build- Commenting on the Minster’s tured to appear similar to Yorkstone ings and monuments which are of new security measures, Faull said: with similar weathering qualities to national importance. “The national terror threat level has quarried stone products.” Work to install the barrier com- been at ‘SEVERE’ for many months A council spokeswoman told menced the week beginning Mon- and is likely to remain so for some York Press it was likely the appli- day 6 November, and was complet- time to come. Some experts within cation will be considered by offic- ed last week. The Chapter was also the UK’s security community beers acting under delegated powers, keen to stress that the blocks are a lieve that we are facing a genera- rather than councillors. IMAGE: OSCAR BENTLEY STUDENT NEWS www.ey.com/uk/careers 8 Tuesday 21 November 2017 MEET THE COLLEGE CHAIRS Still fresh from their campaign trails, our newly-elected College Chairs talk about what they hope to achieve in the next year

ALCUIN: Samara Jones JAMES: Alexander Smart

Maths and Philosophy, Second year History, Second year

Aims: Aims: • Continuing to improve on Alcuin’s diversity and affordability. • Improving student integration within the college. • Supporting off-campus students and facilitating inter-year friendships. • Tackling mental health issues insofar as possible in James.

“My favourite pledge would have to be creating inclusivity for Alcuin stu- “My favourite campaign pledge is the aim to promote a ‘grow your own dents. It sums up my passion and desire to have everyone feel welcome, veg patch’ initiative. The college has a great area in which we are able safe and supported, and want to get involved. It’s the Alcuin community to plant any vegetables of the James students’ choosing. I believe, if I’ve grown to know and love, and I want everyone to feel the pride and everyone were to use this, it would help promote healthy eating within sense of home that I do.” the college.”

LANGWITH: George Rance DERWENT: Fenella O’Brien

English Literature, Second year English Literature, Second year

Aims: Aims: • Starting the “LCSA Hour”, where he chats to Langwith students. • Keeping sports affordable for all Derwent members. • Facilitating a committee with a focus on RAG initiatives. • Maintaining an organised JCRC based on teamwork.

“My favourite manifesto pledge is the encouragement of inter-college “My favourite pledge is to establish a weekly de-stress, or chill out, zone events, especially on Hes East. I am keen to join forces with Constan- in Derwent College, expanding on the weekly jacket potatoes. I really tine and Goodricke! We have so many great spaces at our disposal and want to work more with the welfare team in order to teach all of the I would love for these to be used for getting students from different students how to take care of themselves well, regardless of whether colleges to get to know one another!” there’s an issue present or not.”

HALIFAX: Hannah Sackville-Bryant VANBRUGH: Christina Matjilla

Politics with International Relations, Second year Philosophy, Second year

Aims: Aims: • Utilising 22 Acres as a social space through sports and events. • Making sure that all sports are kept free. • Helping students to feel safer getting home at night. • Placing a stronger focus on Vanburgh welfare.

“My favourite campaign pledge speaks to this overarching aim: Hali- “My favourite campaign pledge is making Vanbrugh more social. I fax has ‘houses’ as opposed to the ‘blocks’ most colleges have. I want will be working closely with my events team to ensure events are to encourage better interaction between houses as right now, a Hali- properly organised to be bigger, better, more frequent and well fax student’s best friend could be living next door and they wouldn’t publicised, thus forming a stronger sense of community within know it.” the college.”

GOODRICKE: Romina Noli CONSTANTINE: Nicolaas Defaux

Business and Management, Second year Biology, Second year

Aims: Aims: • Hosting more events to fundraise for Goodricke College’s charity. • Holding exclusive events for international, BAME and LGBTQ college members. • Getting more students involved with societies and networks. • Enhancing social lives while maintaining a close community.

“My favourite, and most personal, campaign pledge will be raising “I want to establish better connectivity between colleges, especially awareness for mental health within the college. I believe that this is those on Hes East, so that student have the resources to participate a topic that should be spoken about more, and information should in everything going on. This will hopefully give our new students the be spread among students to help make them aware of the services drive to take advantage of university and it will help to establish an off and on campus.” identity for Constantine that can be lived up to in the coming years.”

www.ey.com/uk/careers COMMENT Tuesday 21 November 2017 10 Tax havens are not the devil and here’s why The Paradise Papers do not display illegality in itself; instead they highlight the national need for major tax reform

Shadow Chancellor, has a pension it is scandalous for a functionary in Joseph Silke fund for Westminster City Council Whitehall to invest in places still loy- which invests in Guernsey which is, al to the Crown. Such places still fall you guessed it, a tax haven. The tax within the Commonwealth, but the system in the United Kingdom is one claim that they must conform to our of the most convoluted in the world. sensibilities for our supposed benefit Corporation tax in and of itself is un- should make any democrat slightly ax avoidance is in the head- fit for purpose. To tax corporate prof- uneasy. They benefit from their at- lines again. Yet another leak its is to deny them the resources for tractive tax systems and it is not our Thas befallen the glamorous investment and growth. It is no co- place to punish them for that. Taxa- nest of international tax havens: cue incidence that, as recent reductions tion should never be punitive, and outrageous posturing from the Cor- in corporation tax have occurred, it should always be as low as possi- bynista clan manufactured in their revenue from the tax has increased ble. The notion that untaxed earn- Labour London HQ rented from a rather than decreased as companies ings somehow disappear from the tax-exempt offshore trust in Jersey. have expanded. Ideally, corporation economy is absurd. Reinvestment in It is true that public resources are companies leads to expansion which stretched, and it is easy to scapegoat creates more jobs. More money in corporations much the same as some More money in the pockets of people leads to higher scapegoat migrants. Indulge me purchasing power and higher de- however, if you would, and allow me the pockets of mand for goods and services which to present a different, more optimis- boosts the whole economy. This tic, way to view the situation. boost to the economy creates tax rev- It is important to stress that the people leads to enue which can be directed toward recent Paradise Papers as well as the public services which desperately older Panama Papers have not ex- expansion need it. By starving enterprise in its posed illegal activity. Tax avoidance, crib or by depriving corporations more kindly referred to as simply tax tax should be abolished altogether;” of the funds to reinvest, the money planning, is completely legal. It in- the tax competition from tax havens available for public services will de- volves structuring one’s finances ef- serves to pressure the government crease. ficiently to owe less to the state and into making the UK more appeal- With the uncertainties brought keep more money in one’s own bank ing to business. At the very least, a about by Brexit, I worry that by to invest. Tax evasion is the crime nifty tax tweak called ‘full expensing’ searching for a bogeyman in the and it involves one concealing money which provides rebates on corpora- form of tax planning, Britain might which one legally owes to the state. tion tax paid according to levels of discourage the fruits brought about People often think that tax avoid- demonstrative reinvestment would by aspiration and enterprise, which ance is limited to greedy fat cats, but be a boon to the economy. is the foundation of the prosperity the simple fact is that we all do it. We There is a peculiar stench of im- of our economy and our society. We all recognise the need to contribute perialism on this issue too. Targets of must be wary of those who point to society; we also do not want to rhetoric on the matter have includ- to fat cats and corporations as the pay more than is due. We avoid tax ed places such as Bermuda and the source of our ills much the same as when we invest in pension funds; in Cayman Islands where Her Majesty we are wary of those who point to ISAs, and in National Savings ac- the Queen’s Duchy of Lancaster di- migrants. What is good for business IMAGE: BIBLIOLIBRI counts. John McDonnell, the Labour rected some investments; apparently is good for Britain. York is boring? It’s clear you don’t enjoy lakes Why the challenge that York is dull is just childish arrogance that other UK universities use to be chauvinistic

It can’t be our obsession with boring), why not choose a society? that York students are left to resort week out? Why is it a problem Imogen waterfowl, the way we attend the Learn a new skill. Sell your soul to the age-old remedy for boredom: that some of us focus on our de- Bellamy same four nightclubs in an endless to student media for no recogni- getting so drunk that if you don’t en- grees? Sure, York’s charms are of cycle, or the insular culture created tion whatsoever. You potentially joy your night, at the quaint variety by college rivalries. wouldn’t find York so boring if you least you won’t rather than the It also can’t be the fact that York went and discussed Louis Theroux remember it in flashing lights of is inundated with tourists whenever in a structured environment. The the morning. bigger cities. Our he Tab, a shining beacon of the sun or Christmas lighting shines winter will pass quickly when you It’s a bad idea fears may be as hope in a world of censored over the city, or that local event tick- keep yourself occupied. When the to self-medicate trivial as the cam- Tjournalism, brought the glare ets are aimed at the big-budgeted spring comes, you can emerge from to such a de- pus geese, falling out from our computer screens and day tripper rather than the shallow, your hibernation. Outside never gree so often, yet in the lake, or onto our faces in October as they holed pockets of a student so deep looked so good! the consistent that our favour- announced that York is the fourth down their rabbit hole of an over- I have to confess: off-campus swathes of ab- IMAGE:DR RICHARD MURRAY ite YorShop meal most boring university in the UK. draft that they’ve surpassed Won- isn’t boring in warmer months, sences in 9AM deal sandwich The publication that brought us derland and ended up somewhere as long as you enjoy historic sites. seminars aren’t has run out. But such articles as “Which Kanye West in Australia. The Minster and Museum Gardens from the sesh only we, the stu- album is your college: part two” It definitely isn’t how, as soon as are free, preventing further spi- that takes place dents of the Uni- and “Important: Which is the best we hit mid-October, we’re buffeted ralling debt, and the walls are all in the library. versity of York, smoking area in York?” may have by wind, rain, and questionable around us. King’s Manor is owned But why is can call it “bor- caught some by surprise with their liquids from that pesky lake I men- by the University. The Shambles, a it a problem that ing”. The Tab’s breaking news, yet with our main tioned, justifying a four-month long main tourist attraction, is literally a UoY is boring? readership can attraction being the largest plastic- retreat indoors to avoid the cold. street. There’s antiquity everywhere, Who cares that bugger off back bottomed lake in Europe, who can It seems us students must find our and it’s amazing - but if you say this our entertain- to their pieces on truly say they were amazed? Instead amusements away from the risk of out loud, rather than people think- ment is ducks, “What your choice of criticising their subject matter, hypothermia. ing the University is boring, it’s you society drama, or of Brown’s sandwich regardless of how ridiculous it is, I’ll In order to stay inside, other that’s mind-numbing. I’m definitely going to the same says about your general focus on the actual problem. Why is than doing the degree we’re paying not speaking from experience. venues for the same vibe”, and leave us in the University of York so boring? for (which actually would make us In this age-old city, it seems events week in and peace. www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 11 IMAGE: UOY ISLAMIC SOCIETY University fees make tuition not worth our while The economic burden of university is too high

manner in which these fees are Chay Quinn charged heavily negates the value students and those around us feel we are getting for what ends up (with interest) being over £50 000 worth of debt, which will remain for the foreseeable future. he very nature of paying for Only if and when these fees tuition is currently coming have been significantly lowered or Tunder intense scrutiny from abolished will we see true value left-leaning factions of Westmin- for money in our prestigious uni- ster. York students receive up to 30 versities. Political movements for taught weeks per year. Compound- the abolition of these fees should ed with low contact hours, this in- unite those who question the value deed caps the amount of value one of higher education to tackle their can genuinely say they receive for common enemy, tuition fees them- £9250. selves. We need to recognise the The underlying issue of the salient fact: a change in tuition is IMAGE: US STATE DEPARTMENT debate surrounding term times the best way to achieve a truly fair is simple; do students get enough fee-system. value for their money? As a stu- Gone are the days under Cam- dent of English, I enjoy relatively eron when it seemed that tuition low levels of contact hours with my fees were here to stay. As students, Rohingya refugee crisis: degree focused on the independent the collective fates of us and the study which I do outside of my lec- students we precede are in a po- tures and seminars. This method litical flux. The Conservatives’ re- of learning, in my humble opinion sult in the last election ensured a hypocrisy of democracy? at least, is fine. The step up from begrudging fee freeze from them. A-Level for humanities subjects Now we must show is the level at which you have them that our gen- The reforms of Aung San Suu Kyi have been completely undermined to be involved in your learn- eration, our demo- ing. Even with subjects that graphic ,can be the require more contact hours, true political pow- focused only on the militants. winning elections. Aung San Suu there seems to be a healthy erhouse and force Seren Hughes The statistics tell a differ- Kyi visited the Rakhine State on balance between taught them to make the ent story: there are 500 potential 2 November, so has now seen the and independent study price of higher edu- members of the militant group to condition first hand, yet her re- hours. The problem with cation reflect what over half a million refugees. It is sponse saying she will encourage value does not lie with the students get out of it clear that Islamist extremism is be- repatriation is a reckless solution as quality of the degree, but with and what we provide the ing used as an excuse for the mur- her military would simply kick the the absurd amount that stu- rest of the country. yanmar is currently suf- der and enforced exodus of a mi- Rohingya out once again. dents pay for tuition. But I digress. This fering from what the nority. This is an evident violation The military still holds a lot of Indeed, as de- column is not the MUnited Nations says is of human rights. power in Myanmar, so Aung San grees go, ramblings of “the world’s fastest growing refugee Many charities and the UK Suu Kyi obviously feels the need what you an old crisis”. The situation is different to Disasters Emergency Committee to appease them. Surely a humani- get at the cham- Syria, where refugees are fleeing have launched appeals to help the tarian crisis is more pressing than Univesity pagne conflict. In Myanmar (Burma), it Rohingya, but more must be done ensuring your government stays in of York social- looks remarkably like a case of eth- power, especially when that gov- is not ist; in nic cleansing. ernment was founded on years of that fact, The Rohingya Muslims are an Reactions by the peacefully pushing for democracy bad: ac- it is ethnic minority in a country which and justice, leaving critics demand- cess to about is 90 per cent Buddhist. For years, military are totally ing her Nobel Prize be stripped. In lead- some- they have endured oppression and her previous position, she would ing re- thing are refused citizenship because they disproportionate have had much more support from search- that are seen as illegal immigrants from the western world, but her current ers in con- Bangladesh, despite many having negligence towards human rights their serva- lived in Myanmar for generations. than just damage control. The UN,” has completely undermined that. field, tives Recent escalations have fig- USA, China, and UK have all con- She is harming the future of her fairly should ures estimating that over 600 000 demned Myanmar and its leader, country by refusing to act against g o o d hold Rohingya have fled their homes in but no concrete sanctions have her own military. facili- dear: the northern Rakhine province for been imposed. It seems that the key Equally, more concrete ac- ties and keeping Bangladesh since August. This re- powers are avoiding action out of tion needs to be taken by the UN. also access higher ed- action has its origins in a series of fear of terrorism and a tentative re- This refugee crisis might seem less to a wealth of ucation com- attacks carried out by Rohingya lationship with a country that was pressing to the West as the refugees materials for petitive qual- militants which killed 12 police of- ruled under martial law until 2011. are not turning up on our shores, independ- ity as well as ficers. The current conflict is the Before the crisis, Aung San instead simply going across the ent research. good value for military’s retaliation, and is com- Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of My- border to Bangladesh. However, These all money. This pletely disproportionate. Rohingya anmar, was celebrated as a symbol human rights are being breached provide a is an ideal villages are decimated, leaving of peaceful resistance and was pre- and this needs to be stopped. If solid case t h a t s h o u l d hundreds dead, while the vulnera- sented with the Nobel Peace Prize Aung San Suu Kyi wants a demo- for some attract sup- ble suffer rape. Incredibly, the mili- in 1991. She brought Myanmar out cratic Myanmar, then she needs to fee. How- port across tary refuse to admit to targeting in- of its military rule by promising acknowledge the Rohingya as citi- ever, the the political nocent civilians, claiming they are democratic reform and eventually zens and stop their persecution. size and IMAGE: LIBRAR NAUKMA spectrum. www.ey.com/uk/careers COMMENT Tuesday 21 November 2017 12 EDITOR’S OPINION Is Yoyo worth the crack?

member of the current Conserva- Ed Smith tive cabinet with any sort of plan for Brexit that extends beyond, “red, white, and blue.” Indeed I would not be surprised if the UK at the negotiation table tried to bar- gain with it as they desperately at- an I use my card?” “Sorry tempt to cash in their Yoyo points. we don’t take card, only This would obviously be met with “CYoyo.” That conversation, disapproval from Michel Barnier along with “oh ffs, they only take who would return the offer with a Yoyo here” has become an infa- look of disgust, replying, “Mrs May mous saying across the York cam- you cannot exchange your cheesy pus, but hotspotting across YUSU nachos voucher for access to the venues on campus, the only two single market.” places the Yoyo Wallet has colo- Despite imagining the negoti- nised. ations of Brexit in this manner, we It is a system that personally must return to the cold of campus irks me and numerous other stu- which is now littered with the bod- dents. What’s that I hear you say? ies of fellow students who perished What about the points system? during the brisk autumnal weather Yes, “what about them is so worth- because they did not have Yoyo, while?” is a very good question be- thus not having a loyalty system cause spending about £3bn, in one to rely upon when their student of the YUSU outlets where Yoyo is loan and overdraft finally dries up. accepted (it’s not even excepted in Naturally, a statistician analysing IMAGE: ILOVETHEEU University owned outlets), to be the deceased would find a strong rewarded with a plate of melted positive correlation between the cheese with tortilla crumbs, is a perished and those who bought a valuable investment indeed. YUSU Platinum Card or annual Don’t get me wrong, Yoyo is bus pass, for it is clear that as a Academic freedom should great for those who spend a lot of student there is a fine line between time on campus and want some enjoying your life and being a func- hot food, but I just don’t under- tioning human being. stand why it either hasn’t been Nevertheless, at the present be a cornerstone of policy rolled out across all of campus or moment it remains that Yoyo is an why card also isn’t accepted. It is inconvenience at University which not as if Waitrose say “oh, we don’t often leaves students rummaging Universities must foster an environment of healthy debate on campus take debit card, only Wawa”, which in their pocket for two to three could lead many to assume you’re minutes, before finally finding the ing Mr Heaton-Harris’ behaviour, the world, there can be little doubt a noun that rhymes with anchor. correct change, as they cannot be Benjamin namely that universities exhibit that students and academics tend Indeed, it is yet to be seen whether bothered to go through the palava Maier an unreasonable degree of pro-Re- to support Remain. According to Yoyo can reach the dizzying heights of downloading and installing the main bias. The Independent, of the 87 per cent of Tesco Clubcard points that can app. Yoyo therefore definitely has I have no wish to suggest that of university students who partici- be turned into a voucher for Zizzis. potential, but the disorganisation there is any conscious effort by this pated in the Referendum, 84 per Although there is certainly room across campus and the annoyance University or indeed any other to cent voted against leaving the EU. for hope, as Yoyo have recently an- of having it constantly downloaded n 3 October, Chris-Heaton indoctrinate the student body. A It cannot be denied that many nounced Café Nero as a collabora- on your phone instead of the video Harris, MP for Daventry brief glance at our syllabus for a university students, especially at tor, meaning it is possible to trans- of your flatmate skanking to ‘Mr. Oand senior government BA in International Relations is York, come from similar and often form the £4.50 you just spent for a Brightside’, often leaves my flat- whip, sent a series of letters out to enough to suggest a healthy spirit quite privileged backgrounds (as I hot chocolate into, you guessed it, mates and I thinking “shall we go the Vice Chancellors of many of of debate and analysis on all is- do), which data from news outlets more hot choclolate! D-Bar instead?” Though definitely the nation’s leading universities, suggests tends to be linked to pro- To date, I have never met not on a Wednesday night. Who in including York. Heaton-Harris Remain attitudes. Even if this does someone who is enamoured by the their right mind would go to D-Bar asked not only for details of sylla- Government not cause a conscious atmosphere product, likening it to finding a on a Wednesday? bus content relating to the Brexit of indoctrination, the fact nonethe- vote but also for the names of all getting involved is less remains that a vague political professors at these institutions consensus is forever present among whose purview involved discuss- not the answer the students and indeed staff mem- ing the recent referendum. After bers on my course (although being having been exposed on 24 Octo- sues relating to the EU and other” an English Literature student our ber, Mr Heaton-Harris was widely international relations, which is discussions are admittedly often castigated as a sinister ‘McCarthy- more than enough to put the most of a fairly apolitical character com- ite’ seeking to undermine academic paranoid Brexiteer’s mind at ease. pared to other courses). freedom. Conservative Universities It is true that the University, along However, I remain convinced Minister Jo Johnson asserted that with many others, receives much that further government harass- “the government is absolutely com- EU funding , with a €53m loan re- ment is not the answer in this mitted to academic freedom” and cently going to the development of situation. Most students and staff Mr Heaton-Harris hastily clarified Heslington East. Nonetheless, to members I have encountered seem his belief in “free speech in our uni- suggest that University staff would open-minded and willing to debate; versities” on Twitter. ardently refuse to countenance any I have seen fairly lively debates take Now, I personally have no de- and all opposing viewpoints lest it place outside of seminars between sire to defend Mr Heaton-Harris’ might deprive them of this filthy people of different political persua- behaviour. It is very hard to find lucre is a fairly major leap of logic sions and indeed within seminars any explanation of his behaviour committed in a spirit of remark- on subjects unrelated to Brexit. I other than the passive-aggressive able bad faith. I have no doubt that am therefore hopeful that, as the bullying of university staff. The the overwhelming majority of York Brexit process continues, and York subsequent condemnation was, to staff and students are more than hopefully diversifies its intake of my mind, very cheering and it is a willing to foster a spirit of debate. students further, the variety of relief to find that by and large most However, the problem is that I different views on campus will in- CARTOON BY HOLLY HUXTER people are willing to defend free do not generally encounter as many crease and so too will the frequency discussion and debate. However, I Leavers as I do Remainers. Even and intensity of passionate yet re- Café Nero has now also begun accepting Yoyo points: still think that there is case for ad- when universities attempt to ap- spectful debates on this and many discounted geese available there from now until Christmas dressing the basic concern underly- proach Brexit with the best will in other issues. www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 13 YUSU must know that we are not the enemy Student media must have the freedom to hold the University to account, regardless of the interests of the student union

student journalists have a difficult recognise that a union and its pa- of Open Door, the activation of its student. Chris Owen history with the student unions pers have more in common than duties under Prevent, its infamous And I learnt that, in spite of the that usually finance them. It’s an not. They’re both there to hold dis- decision to celebrate International things that infuriate all of us about antagonistic relationship: equiva- tant and finance-orientated Univer- Men’s Day, and its continued failure modern journalism culture, respon- lent to The Times being obliged to sity management to account on be- sible media that undertakes fair, ac- report on the goings-on of Rupert half of a fee-paying student body, to curate and cool-headed reporting Murdoch, or Westminster owning represent the voices of all students, Student media are does far more good than bad in com- discovered recently that college and financingThe Guardian. It’s a and to work to improve the student munities big and small. More than and union representatives have surely deeply illogical relationship experience, in ways big and small. more vital than anything, I discovered that resilient Ibeen in uproar over the Univer- made all the more so at York by the YUSU has done this admirably and student newspapers, just like their sity’s decision to focus on premium union’s stipulations on the ‘protec- fearlessly during my three years at local and national counterparts, level accommodation over afford- tion’ of its staff (student journalists York, through the work of sabbati- ever in the are more vital than ever in the cur- able economy options. These are are highly discouraged from ap- cal and part time officers and a team rent political and economic climate. concerns that the Union should be proaching non-elected YUSU staff of supremely dedicated and genu- current climate Whether it be the Prevent Duty and helping its student newspapers to for formal comment about any mat- inely invested behind-the-scenes academic freedoms, debates around address, so that the student body ters). To continue the analogy, it’s staff. Ben Leatham, Millie Beach, to meet the demand for on-campus” free speech, creeping fees or matters can be informed and the University equivalent to Westminster owning Alex Urquhart, and their teams accommodation. of diversity and equality, having tal- can be fairly interrogated. Instead, The Guardian, and forbidding MPs have placed selflessness and drive I also accept that newspapers, ented, trained and diligent people there is a tendency to insulate, ob- and staffers from having any formal at the core of their work for the stu- student, local and national, are whose principal role is to shine light fuscate and centralise when in- contact with editorial staff or re- dent body of York. imperfect - some wildly more so in the corridors of power is an asset formation needs air in order to be porters. I like to think that this paper, than others. While at once holding to us all. made healthy. Student news- This latent hostility under myself and my predecessors power to account, newspapers must Not least because of the lo- papers, run by media- fails to and successors as editors, has hold their own power as conduits cation of legal responsibility, the trained and largely shared a similar mission of accuracy, balance and fairness unique ownership structure of stu- elected and fulfilled it well, be it inves- to account. The media must treat dent papers by student unions will tigating the University’s the responsibility that comes with always be a source of difficulty - underfunding being a form of lobbyist with clear but it also has the potential to be a headedness and rationalism (this strength. Affording student papers is why many people would argue, the greatest amount of freedom and fairly or not, that ‘tabloid journal- amount of support possible helps ism’ is an oxymoron). While editing unions realise their own aims. this newspaper for a year, I got lots Unions must practice ever of things wrong. I learnt that people greater selflessness in properly sup- tend to be relentlessly unforgiving porting, protecting and financing when institutions dedicated to the their papers, to enable scrutiny. utmost accuracy make any mis- Confidentiality has its necessary takes, which, when you think about needs and merits: so does a public it, is a brilliantly frustrating para- conversation. It’s time for student dox. I learnt that producing quality unions to look again at where that journalism is harder than it looks, balance should fall, and at the tools especially when you’re a full-time to shift it. Allegations against MPs are the tip of the iceberg With sexual harassment allegations against Members of Parliament, it’s clear that it’s too easy for MPs to abuse their power

The difference is that we don’t allow those who conduct themselves in they are not at fault, the act is hu- nantly women, sexual harassment Robyn Ball Hollywood the authority to directly such a manner. It’s unsurprising miliating. It is the feeling that one’s is not a uniquely female experience: govern us or the jurisdiction to cre- that there has been an abundance body is no longer one’s just look at Kevin Spacey. ate laws. The tragic reality is that of allegations in Westminster poli- own, that some- I don’t absolve Westmin- society has brushed issues regarding tics: from Michael Fallon to Ivan thing so per- ster of blame, but society sexual harassment under the carpet Lewis there is no party distinction. sonal and urgently needs to change its for decades. While such actions are It is not a question of political ide- distinctive attitude towards this is- e live in a society where abhorrent, this isn’t a new phenom- ology but instead a comment on of oneself is sue. We need to reassess we vote for those we enon. social norms and what we expect of solely a ves- our relationship with Wwant to lead us. We elect Why do those in power go on those to whom we give authority. It sel for the and expectations of Members of Parliament into the to abuse it? Perhaps the answer to would be wrong to say that ‘power’ gratification authority. Ultimately, House of Commons to represent this question lies in how society as a concept is inherently evil and of others. we need to change the us. Therefore, it becomes a difficult views the nature of power. Just over that every single person considered Sexual har- way we raise our chil- pill to swallow when some of those a year ago the 45th President of the powerful is by default an abuser of assment is dren, because these very very people whom we have elected US was elected into office, an in- it. That said, my stance on society’s commonly individuals are our future are revealed as sexual harassers. We dividual who had spent his career current attitude to power is that it associated leaders and they in turn have placed our faith in our repre- profiting from the sexualisation of permits certain individuals who are with female will continue to teach their sentatives and it has subsequently young women with Miss Universe; capable and willing to exploit their victims and values. It’s no longer enough been broken. However, does the fact an individual who was exposed as pedestal. This allowsthem to believe while the simply to speak out; we need that we elect these people say more a serial sexual harasser, who was they can act without penalty. victims of the to act on our condemnations in about our own relationship with recorded by AccessHollywood say- Due to society’s democratic Westminster order to form a society that we power than it does about politicians ing “I don’t even wait.. when you’re endorsement of these individuals’ allegations ourselves would want to live themselves? a star, they let you do it, you can do ascent to power, it becomes harder are predomi- in, and pass it on to If we take a moment to look anything... grab them by the pussy”. to speak out against it, and there future genera- at sexual harassment on its own it Despite this, he is now the leader is no surprise that it has taken vic- tions. is evident that it isn’t uniquely rel- of the US. If we put politics to one tims so long to gather the cour- evant to Westminster as in recent side, this speaks volumes on the age to speak out. There months we have been swept with way we construct our society. The is a sense of shame for revelations of powerful Hollywood fact we disregard and turn a blind victims of sexual har- figures committing indecent acts. eye to such actions grants power to assment; even though IMAGE: CHATHAM HOUSE www.ey.com/uk/careers COMMENT Tuesday 21 November 2017 14 CLASH OF COMMENTS Should the UK change its electoral system to proportional representation? YES. NO. These voters had no impact on Theresa May as weak and fragile, Oscar Bentley the final result of the 2015 General Jan de Boer think of the clout the British gov- camila Election, politically disenfranchis- ernment would have with UKIP @Camila_Cabello ing them. Is it any surprise that MPs undermining the author- it’s a beautiful day in turnout in 2015 was so low, with ity of the Prime Minister at every Australia - LOVE LOVE LOVE one third of eligible voters not turn. Proportionally represented 14 Nov 2017 bothering to vote? Or that, with a governments allow for a plurality roportional representation Parliament that doesn’t truly rep- ritish politics in the most of views to be expressed, but what Harry Leslie Smith is an electoral system where resent the public, over the subse- recent past has been a story use is plurality when the cohe- @Harryslaststand Pseats in Parliament are allo- quent two years British politics Bof pure dissatisfaction. With sion of government is absent? In cated proportionally to votes cast, was plunged into chaos? no side gaining a majority under times when dynamic leadership is Some try to destroy society in contrast to the current first past With a proportional electoral the current system of voting, even required, the prospect of minor- with a suicide vest but the the post system, where the winning system (using the d’Hondt meth- the people who lost felt like they ity governments or multiple party wealthy try to do it through candidate only needs to achieve the od), UKIP would have gained 83 won and the people who won felt coalitions makes me shiver. most votes in their constituency to seats rather than just one. This like they lost. We have now gone In order for proportional rep- tax avoidance. 14 Nov 2017 gain a seat in Parliament. would have been a force to be reck- so far down the rabbit hole that resentation to work in this country, First past the post is an out- oned with and, with a likely out- I’m seeing fossils. With the lack of radical changes in political par- Donald J. Trump dated system by which to still elect come being a Conservative-UKIP solid government at present, calls ties would have to occur. Political @realDonaldTrump our MPs. It distorts the true vot- coalition, the EU referendum are being raised for reforms to the partisanship would have to end ing pattern of the wider electorate would still have taken place. voting system to produce a “better” between party lines if anything Why would Kim Jong-un insult and entrenches a two-party system However, the decision to result, an argument I believe to be like an amicable coalition could that, as a society, we have largely Leave is seen by many as a strike unfounded. be formed. If we were to apply the me by calling me “old,” when I moved past. At the 2015 Gen- against the political class by dis- The first past the post system rules of this system to the 2017 would NEVER call him “short and eral Election, 24 per cent of votes enfranchised communities. If a has been a stalwart part of our de- General Election, the Conservative fat?” Oh well, I try so hard to be were cast for the Green Party, the proportional system were in place, mocracy for many an election, and Party would have to find allies in 77 his friend - and maybe someday Lib Dems, and UKIP, which only would these communities have felt has the benefit of producing strong more seats, Labour would need 92 that will happen! achieved 10 seats in the Commons so isolated by Westminster? Would majority governments in the past. more seats and so on. 11 Nov 2017 – 1.5 per cent of seats. Compare they have felt the need to strike This has led to governments with The only parties that would this to the SNP, who received just back, and still voted Leave? Under the political capital to enact real benefit from the change would Daniel Clark 4.7 per cent of the vote and gained proportional representation, even change without the constraints be the non-regional third par- @DanielClark132 56 seats. This level of voting dis- with a UKIP bloc in the commons, that the inevitable coalitions in ties of the Lib Dems, UKIP and parity is contrary to the democracy there is a real possibility the UK proportional democracies pro- the Green Party. If you think that Sad to see my uni, York, has we and Westminster hold so dear. would have voted Remain. vide. Imagine how much would get a Conservative-DUP coalition is voted for a working class officer. Resultantly, our Parliament Moreover, proportional sys- done under a Conservative-Plaid a coalition of chaos, say hello to We don’t need one of those does not accurately represent the tems have been shown to work. Cymru-Green coalition. The level the Conservative-Lib Dem-UKIP- - we need the middle class to views of British society as a whole. Scotland uses the Additional of progress that the government Green-DUP-UUP coalition. Or stop treating us like children The 1 157 630 people that voted Member System for its Parlia- would make would be measured in (for the sake of fairness) the La- 15 Nov 2017 Green in 2015 were represented by mentary elections. This system al- inches with the amount of internal bour-Lib Dem-UKIP-Green-SNP- just one MP, while the 1 454 436 leviates concerns about losing the debate and squabbling within the Plaid Cymru coalition. In short, a people who voted SNP enjoyed 56 local representative while still al- government. democratic nightmare. representatives – 55 more votes for lowing proportionality through the Proportional democracies are The only way that I could see just 296 806 more people. additional member. Denmark uses effective when dramatic change myself being for electoral reform is First past the post prevents the d’Hondt method with multi isn’t required, and unfortunately if I know that each political party the majority from having any real member constituencies and alloca- today it is. What’s more is that a would be willing to work togeth- effect on the vote. In 2015, David tion of seats, meaning that its poli- first past the post system allows er for the betterment of the UK. BY THE Cameron said that the result would tics must run on consensus, rather for a cohesive government effort In this climate however, no such be decided by just 23 constituen- than entrenching party politics. toward one policy or another. In guarantee exists. We live in a na- NUMBERS cies, with the Electoral Reform So- Proportional systems aren’t times such as these, what is neces- tion where the political parties are ciety calculating that 74 per cent of perfect. Each has its flaws, but UK sary is a strong and stable govern- at each others’ throats. Until this votes cast were wasted: for losing politics has evolved since the West- ment to enact serious largescale animosity can be remedied, I will Westminster Voting candidates or for winning candi- minster system was designed: let reform, if and when necessary. be sticking with a system that has Intention 2017 dates beyond the amount needed. its elections evolve with it. If you see the government of been with us since the beginning. 41.4% #minstergram 39.9% Nouse takes a look at what you’ve been Instagramming recently in York 7.5%

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@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers Editor’s “...poets are makers. What we do note gives voice to what is in the human soul.”

Muse deputy Izzy moore on running out of time

“How is it Week 9 already?” Expect this question during every slightly awkward pre- lecture small talk session. Yet, while the question itself is as mundane as ever, it’s a pretty valid one. Term seems to have slipped through my fingers, providing a further aspect of life to stress over at 3AM after a night out. Dead- lines, Christmas, the end of term. It’s far too soon for all these things, surely? Time seems to be moving faster than ever, and that’s coming from a second year; I dread to think how time works for anyone mid-dissertation. It’s not just the passage of time either. Making time for everything seems impossible; commitments are sending me flying all over the place. Am I a person? Or some flighty mess flinging myself at social events, seminars, and newspapers trying desperately to make something stick? Time as a concept dominates my days, split between thinking about the past (as Henri Cole on the interaction between written and visual art, expected with a History degree), fretting over the future (don’t talk to me about careers), and worrying that I’m not present enough in literary truth, and the value of self expression my own life. It’s a balancing act, but have any of us actually mastered it? Maybe my approach of planning out every moment of each day is both ineffective and incredibly sad. I suppose What is your favourite poem from your your poetry? Yes, living in Japan changed my work, as I can add “be more productive” and “be less latest book? did reading Japanese literature. It is a great lame” to my ever growing to-do list. This kind of fear is behind me. We are all country. And the Japanese are the kindest All over Muse we seem to be preoccupied My poems are like my children, so I cannot confessional poets sometimes. Life is a river people I have met in my life time. with the questions of past, present and future, whether that’s through a Vintage themed choose one over the others, but here are four: feeding the ocean that is literature. Fashion section (M9) or reflecting on the re- Extraordinary Geraniums, Sardines, War What is your favourite poem that you’ve vival of analogue photography (M6). Stepping Rug, and Free Dirt. In an interview with the Paris Review, you read recently? away from pontificating on issues of time, once said that there is “no therapy in per- Features explore sleep deprivation (M16) (al- How do you find that your poetry takes on sonal revelation.” If this is not the function I read a new translation of a Chinese poet though who needs sleep when there is so much a different meaning when merged with the that your poetry serves to you, how would known as Cold Mountain, or Hanshan, a re- to fit into our lives now?) and interview direc- techniques of visual art? you best describe the effect that writing clusive Buddhist poet of the 7th or 8th century, tors on how exactly to bring your artistic vi- poetry has on you? who wrote about his life alone in the hills. sions to life. While Film and TV provide a full I think of words as my medium, instead of, recap of the Aesthetica Film Festival (M15) Luckily for me I’ve already been through say, paint, steel, or fabric. Like visual artists, There is a very pure satisfaction in getting Much of your poetry presents an alterna- this edition multiple times, so I don’t need poets are makers. What we do gives voice to the right words down in the right order, and tive vision of masculinity. To what extent to spend even more time re-reading it. I ad- what is in the human soul. This is true for in making this little concerto of sound, and do you think that our society is still laden vise you to do so though, shockingly Nouse visual art, too. in saying something that burns with a truth- with traditional expectations of masculini- is worth spending time on. Though, I might seeking flame. ty? Do you think that now is an easier time have just spent too long in the office. How do you find that art interacts with for young men to be growing up than when poetry? What do you think is the value of writing you were young? Image Credits about homosexuality in today’s political Sometimes, I get ideas from visual art. landscape? Masculinity is still connected with power Cover: Pushing the Night Away dir. Jade Ak- Visual artists are more physical than poets, and control. I am not interested in people snes, The Plagues dir. Federico Torrado Tobó, and this makes them freer. I find this Truth is the basis of all good art. It is always who want to control. I am drawn instead to Detour dir. Anna Radchenko, Philip Knight freedom exciting to be around. important to say something true. those who wish to create something. I think dir. Chris Hailes, Mrs McCutcheon dir. John it is never easy to grow up. The pressure of Sheedy, TRANSITIONS, dir. Aurèle Ferrier, You have spoken before about your work Given that you were born in Japan but conformity and convention is as deadening TRAILBLAZERS dir. Tim Hahne, Lux dir. being extremely autobiographical in style. raised in the United States of America, do now as in the past. Issy Snailham, Emma Brewin Spring Sum- Does it ever make you nervous to make you ever feel that your birthplace has had a mer 2017, dir. Anna Peftieva & Ben Higgs reference to deeply personal elements in significant influence on your poetry? Interview by Fran Carruthers Opposite, from top: Max Haydon, Alistair Knifton, Auckland Writer’s Festival, Second to None dir. Vincent Gallagher Q&A: Star Black FEATURES M4

www.ey.com/uk/careers deconstructing creativity Emily taylor, with the help of filmmakers from Aesthetica, explores the creative process

hat’s the great secret of creativity. ers still in university to famous actors getting your own personality into whatever you cre- THE FOX AND THE RABBIT DIR. GARRY CRYSTAL You treat ideas like cats: you make their start as directors. Regardless of their ex- ate. Matty Crawford, who was at the festival “Tthem follow you,” wrote Ray Brad- perience or even the quality, what they all had with his film Addy (which also happened to bury in Zen in the Art of Writing. As any cat in common was that they created something. be his second-year university film) remarked owner will know, this is not easy. Getting an They had an idea and then they went through when discussing why he makes films, “It’s re- idea is the easy part; so many people have the long and laborious process of making it. ally personal to you but when people watch great ideas that they would love to work on They had an idea and made it physical… well, it they won’t judge you personally”. This de- when they have the time. But time always digital at the very least. tachment is almost necessary when creating seems so elusive that the idea will swiftly be One of these filmmakers was Garry Crys- something and is important to remember forgotten about. How many people have cre- tal, the director of The Fox and the Rabbit. when overcoming mental barriers in crea- ated an opening of a screenplay, or the first Discussing his new short film he said: “I tion. You will be emotionally invested in your few chapters of a novel, or a catchy chorus think what the whole thing resembles is a project: as a writer or director you will draw without a verse to go with it? Most people commitment by people which is something on your own life experiences, so it will often have done even less, but when at a party sur- be an incredibly introspective and personal rounded by people who are more creative process. So, when you draw this out onto the and successful, will pipe up that they would page or screen to be seen publicly, in many love to write a book or direct a short film to ways it can feel as if you yourself are the one save face, with the knowledge that this wish Whether your film being judged. But it’s not; the audience aren’t will probably never truly happen. Why will “ judging you. The author is dead, long live the it never happen? Because it’s hard. Not just audience. mentaries about the making of the film and because of sheer laziness, although that is is good or bad Also, the audience don’t care how in- I think at that point the penny dropped that certainly part of it, but rather that creativity evitably catastrophic the behind-the-scenes people actually make these. Obviously, peo- takes courage. Creation makes you vulnerable you made one process is. The process of creation is often ple actually did make films but it didn’t really as you have to put something of yourself into romanticised in films and TV shows: an idea register with me that people actually made your creation and then let it out in the world and no one can will overtake a person and they will sim- them. So I thought, “well, if they can make it, to be judged and criticised. If you keep your ply create their masterpiece, often during a why can’t I make it?” and I’ve always had big great idea to yourself then it can’t be used to montage with cheerful music playing in the interests in the world, the people and I’m a hurt you. take that away background. The reality is often messy and very opinionated person and I want to bring But who am I to judge? Certainly, I am confusing, with late-night coffee and existen- people’s stories to the screen.” no paragon of virtue when it comes to crea- from you tial questions of: “what’s the point of it all?” Now on the topic of masterpieces, the tivity; even procrastination is something I’m Creating is often less beautiful and roman- first thing you will make is not going to be willing to put off till tomorrow. But over the tic and more tiring and frustrating. It’s not a one; you’ll be lucky if it’s even good. And last few days the Muse team had a chance to journey with a set destination, it’s instead like talk to some of the creative talent present at that you just can’t take away; so whether your running on a treadmill – you feel exhausted the Aesthetica Short Film Festival that took film is good or bad you made one and no one but are getting nowhere. place in York. It’s a festival showing a vast va- can take that away from you. And there are so The audience will only see your creation Creating is often less riety of hundreds of short films from direc- many people out there who want to do these as an independent entity. The arduous pro- “ tors of varying degrees of experience and in things but don’t do it, so the very fact you cess of getting there doesn’t matter. In fact various stages of their careers; from filmmak- made a short film is an achievement in itself.” in the film industry, the more disastrous the beautiful and Throughout the festival I saw so many films filming process the better the film. Hitchcock of varying quality and it’s easy to judge them almost binned Psycho before it was edited to- LIFELINE DIR. SAM JONES romantic and through the eyes of a critic, but talking to the gether, when making Jaws, the animatronic filmmakers did make me realise how tough shark broke constantly, meaning Spielberg it can be to put your creative vision into the had to start shooting without a finished script more tiring and world to be consumed by ravenous crowds. or a working shark; and in The Wizard of Oz I saw many films over the course of the fes- cast members were poisoned and burnt over frustrating. It’s not tival that I didn’t particularly care for, but the course of production. It doesn’t matter to those directors created a short film which is the audience though, since while Spielberg more than I can say. To create something and may watch Jaws and just see the countless a journey with a set present it to the world is an achievement, not mishaps and mistakes, most audiences will just due to the practical aspects of filmmak- just see the masterpiece that it is. With all the destination ing but also the courage to show your vision Hollywood sheen it’s easy to forget the people to the world. that make these films. As Adam Price, direc- When you create something you will put tor of Malefaction said: “I’ve always loved confusingly, it’s not a bad thing that you’re time, effort and often money into it but that’s and appreciated film. I think the first time not good. In every conversation I had with a not all you fear to lose. Intentional or not, you I thought I fancied making a film was when filmmaker they talked about this reality and will place some of your own experiences and I saw one of those behind-the-scenes docu- the contradiction. Matty Crawford, having already made multiple films after the one being shown at the festival, commented on the strangeness of looking back on his student film: “If you’re not cringing at your own work and you think it’s the best thing you’ve ever made, I’m really suspicious of those people. You always want to improve on yourself… if you don’t think that you can do better”, similarly Garry Crystal said “Don’t worry if you’re scared and you think ‘Oh my god. It’s shit.’ Be- cause, okay, fine, it might be but you do it and you learn from it… The best way for you to improve is to just get experience and to learn from mistakes. If you don’t make mistakes then either people are lying to you or you’re deluding yourself.” Often it’s easier to have the hypothetical perfect idea in your head than go through the process of creating it and mostly likely mak-

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ADDY mistakes: to live with the idea that ‘Maybe I on the same level as you…Build relationships DIR. MATTY CRAWFORD am the next Stanley Kubrick or Shakespeare to take on to the future”. As much as we’d like or Bill Gates’ than to create something that to imagine that one day, walking down the proves you are not. To quote Homer Simpson: road, that one of the greats of the industry ‘Trying is the first step towards failure”. But will somehow recognise your innate talent what is so bad about being bad? It seems the and take you under their wing, that’s not go- sooner that you accept that you will make mis- ing to happen. takes the easier it will be when you inevitably We like to romanticise the idea of the lone make them. While talking to the directors the creator – the auteur. But the reality is that it short film format seemed to be a good place does take a village to create something great. to make those mistakes. Adam Price com- That community will be a support network mented, “I think short films are a great way to through the creative process, at the end of the day it’s a creative passion not the Twelve Labours of Hercules, so university is a great way to find and build this community. The Obviously, people Aesthetica Film Festival itself acted as a great community for many filmmakers. Sam Jones, the director of Lifeline, said on the film indus- actually did make try in particular that “A community of like- MALEFACTION minded people was both inspiring and daunt- came up often. In a talk with Anne Edyvean, DIR. ADAM PRICE films but it didn’t ing, challenging me to really up my game and the head of the BBC Writersroom which aims engage more with filmmaking more seriously.” to find and refine upcoming writing talent, really register with me Adam Price also said that, in his experience one of the tips she emphasised was to write of the film industry, it’s “A collection of indi- in your own voice and with your own ideas. viduals and groups of individuals. There is Every year the BBC Writersroom gets thou- that people actually not like a big monolithic entity in which peo- sands of scripts from writers of varying expe- ple are talking to each other all the time.” The rience and talents. She said that so many are made them film industry in particular appears daunting designed solely with the reader in mind, writ- with perceived Illuminati levels of exclusivity, ten because it was marketable and safe: but but many of the filmmakers and actors that that is not what they want. we now consider part of the Hollywood elite Too many people think that to be success- experiment with ideas because with a feature met each other in much more lowly settings. ful you have to pander to your audience, but film you are committed to one idea and it” may Phil Lord and Chris Miller met at college, The setting out with the goal of pleasing the vague take longer than a short film to make, so it’s a Coen Brothers are, surprisingly, brothers and and elusive ‘general public’ is nigh impossible great way to experiment with ideas and make Ben Affleck and Matt Damon met at school. and will most likely create something bland mistakes as well.” The next generation of the industry are form- and uninspired – angering nobody, but pleas- There’s a pervasive feeling in our culture ing now at universities and festivals, and ing nobody either. Create something that you that if you’re not the best at something it’s while surrounding yourself with creative tal- yourself love most of all, and that your team not worth doing. Why sing if you’re not going ent can make you feel inferior, it can loves, and most likely there will be other peo- making short films’. The creative process is to be the next Beyoncé? Why write poetry if only better your own work. As ple out there who share your insanity and tough, it’s an upward battle but it’s not a ques- you’re not the next Wordsworth? But you Sam Jones commented, also love it. As Matty Crawford said, “If you’re tion of win or lose. If you’re in a creative in- are allowed to be terrible because the fact “The freshest, most making a project you don’t care about, the dp’s dustry just to make money you may be in the is you’re probably not going to be the innovative voices not going to care about it, the editor’s not go- wrong place. best in the world. So what? As cliché as in film are all ing to care about it. Everyone wants to make it may sound, you create something out the best that they can”. of the love of your craft and in a world Anne Edyvean said that that is so ready to market your creation during her time at the BBC Create something as a product you also don’t need to people would often compare your creation to eve- start pitching ry other thing ever made. for a TV show that you yourself love You shouldn’t even think that was fairly of your bad films as a dull and when most of all and there stepping stone to be- this was shot coming better; they down they will be other people have intrinsic val- would move ue to you as their on to their creator, as long as next idea. Nor- out there who share you love them in mally it was the last idea they all their terrible- pitched, the one they thought would your insanity ness it should be be just too weird for the BBC, that ended up seen as a job well being the best. This was reiterated by Garry done. Crystal: ‘Take risks. Don’t play it safe. People The conversation with who play it safe don’t get anywhere... Don’t be I can’t end this better than with Garry the filmmakers almost in- scared, if you’ve got an idea, that you’d like to Crystal himself: “Just do it. Stop thinking” evitably drifted on to who do, just go for it… Don’t play it safe. Go for the about it. Set yourself a target of when you’re we are as Nouse. As I talked more risky one”. Media and creative industries going to do it. Don’t put things off… Never about university there was al- are moving at a faster rate than ever before. have regrets. All your experiences shape you most an envious and wistful With the internet, anyone can create and the and make you into who you are. That might response. It is true that univer- market is much more saturated. Don’t try and sound like a happy crappy hippy thing but it’s sity is a training ground for up- play catch-up but rather be original. true you are a product of your experiences so coming talent. Firstly, the free first heard at Though, Garry Crystal also advised on there’s no such thing as a bad experience. It’s time – many of you will prob- film festivals, second guessing the audience, adding, “Don’t amazing how much easier it is to sit in your ably have degrees with actual making them try and be clever because people will see digs, getting stoned and watching Netflix as contact hours as opposed to the perfect en- straight away that you’re trying to be clever. If opposed to going out and making short films. the whistle-stop tour of cam- vironment to you think you’ve got a story, think about ‘how Just make it.” pus that an English degree al- reflect back on can I tell that story the best…how is it going to So do something. Get your laptop. Write lows. But even so, university yourself, and de- engage with the viewer the most… how is the something. Delete it because you hate it. offers the freedom of adult- velop your own viewer going to enjoy that story and are they Write some more. Eventually it may be ok. hood with fewer of the re- voice. And when going to understand that story?’ Don’t try to Grab your phone. Find some talented friends sponsibilities. As recent you’ve enveloped do a clever way of doing it, ‘I’ve got to do this or at the very least willing friends. Make a graduate Matty Crawford yourself in such in reverse’ and that kind of stuff.” Figure out film. Edit the film. Watch the film. Cringe at said, “Take advantage a variety of voices, what’s at the heart of what you’re trying to watching the film. Destroy all copies of the of all the resources you you can be sure say and why you are the one saying it – that film. Learn from your mistakes. Do it all again have at university… that yours will be should be at the core of what you’re trying but better. M Use university to build innovative”. to create.” your team and your The idea of prior- When asked about the mistakes he Interviews conducted by Jessica Jenkinson, IMAGE: NEWSLIFE2015 collaborators… Your in- itising your own crea- made as a director Garry Crystal com- Jasmine Onstad, Emily Taylor, and Andrew dustry is people your age tive voice is a theme that mented, ‘The mistake was I stopped Young ARTS M6

www.ey.com/uk/careers developing the art of photography ROSEMARY EVANS EXAMINES THE RISE IN POPULARITY OF FILM PHOTOGRAPHY

o the average observer, analogue pho- to digital technology, our growing interest in your followers on Instagram or Facebook, but tography looks like a lot of faff that film photography may seem surprising, but it most of the time, the value of photos on social Toffers very few benefits. Why bother is because of, rather than in spite of increas- media lies in the appeal of their subject rather spending heaps of money on film and con- ing digitalisation that analogue is becoming than the skill behind taking them. A photo of siderable effort carrying an unwieldy camera so popular. a dog is unlikely to earn likes because people around with you everywhere when you could Digitalisation has made the process of are impressed by the use of light or the style simply whip out your phone and take a photo taking and viewing photos literally effort- of the shot. The photo of the dog will get likes in a matter of seconds? Why bother spending less, allowing us to take so many photos so simply because people think that the dog is several days (and yet more money) waiting frequently that it has become second-nature. cute. to have your photos developed, without even You will take dozens every day: of lecture That isn’t to say that we don’t take ad- having seen them to verify that they are worth slides, of your friends, of your face, without vantage of the sophistication of our phone the effort, when you can view them instantly even thinking about it. Today you will prob- cameras’ technology, or appreciate the way ably scroll rapidly through hundreds of pho- that photography can be used artistically. tos on Instagram and send multiple photos However, in general, the photos that we have on Snapchat that you’ve spent less than a sec- taken of scenic views or pretty sunsets end up Photography has ond taking and will never look at again. Digi- scattered around our galleries surrounded by “ talisation has made photo-taking available to photos of lecture notes, trashy memes about become less of an art everyone, at all times, and although this isn’t geese or screenshots of particularly scandal- without benefits, it has changed the meaning ous Whatsapp conversations. It’s a strange of photography as an art form. place for us to put something that we conform and more of a There is something obsessive and inartis- sider art. tic about our approach to digital photography, That is what devotees find so appeal- way of building something hurried and frantic about the way ing about film photography - it provides an we scramble for our phones any time we see escape from the culture of mindless photo- anything we want to capture. You only have accumulation, recapturing the value of pho- a comprehensive to visit a tourist attraction (i.e. walk past the tography that smartphones have arguably Minster on a weekend) to see what I mean: removed. If you’re using an analogue camera, visual diary people take numerous photos of literally eve- the expense and time required to buy and de- rything. velop film means that you can’t afford to take If the person standing next to me decides hundreds of frantic photos. on your phone? Surely the rapid technologi- to take a photo of something, I will probably Given that you can’t negotiate with film cal progress of the past few decades is meant panic and instinctively reach for my phone - you can’t edit, delete, or add filters to the to have simplified our lives and made all such too. I won’t think about whether the angle is photos you take - it demands a slower, more hassle unnecessary. right or the lighting is good - I may not even careful approach than the one we have all No need to bother with chunky cameras - bother to check that the camera is properly in grown used to. What you’ve captured when the new iPhone 8 weighs less than 150 grams focus. the shutter clicks is exactly what you will get and has a 12 mega-pixel camera. By the way, Photography has become less of an art when the photos are developed, and the fact it also lets you listen to music, access the in- form and more of a way of building ourselves that you can’t view them instantly provides an ternet and talk to people who are thousands a very comprehensive visual diary. Although element of anticipation that our phones and of miles away. Can your chunky camera do there is something worthwhile in this, it has tablets, with their graceful efficiency, never that? caused photos in themselves to lose value - can - the digital age can offer us nothing com- However, despite the increasing sophis- now that they are so widely accessible to us parable to the excitement felt by an analogue tication and availability of tablet and smart- and the number we can take is infinite, there photographer seeing their developed photos phone cameras, the popularity of film pho- is no longer anything special about taking for the first time. tography, particularly among young people, them. The images you produce with a film is resurgent. The irony is that, a lot of the time, those camera are ultimately a physical product of a With technology companies reporting stacks of photos we end up accumulating in chemical process; the fact that you can’t con- a consistent annual growth of 5 per cent in our hard drives get forgotten about; if you’ve trol the exact outcome of that process does their sale of film over the last few years, mem- taken twenty pictures of the Minster you’re add an element of chance. Your photos might bers of the digital generation are increas- unlikely to look at all of them in much detail, be a blurry mess, or they might be incredible. ingly choosing to embrace the analogue. For and the chances are you won’t end up print- But that’s art for you, and it can actually be a a generation that is usually seen to be glued ing any at all. They might be appreciated by lot of fun. M IMAGE: RUNNER1616

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@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers Where’s the wo-man Booker Prize? stella newing investigates gender bias in literary awards

s the value of literary awards grows by verse, with two winners being women writing might her chances of winning have been in- to promote the voices of women. Literary the year in terms of money, prestige, about women, but saw no men writing about creased? Incidentally, this year’s winner was awards have a responsibility, now more than Aand guaranteed future success, it’s no women, and a total of nine male winners with George Sanders, with his novel Lincoln in the ever, to ensure that the novels they recognise wonder that people have become particularly novels about men. The last title with a female Bardo, about Abraham Lincoln. and champion better reflect a diverse spec- interested in how to scoop one up. It seems protagonist to win was Anne Enright’s The For Fiona Mozley, there is a real con- trum of narratives. The stories of women are that merely being a talented writer is no long- Gathering in 2007. cern over whether literature is doing enough out there, and they need to be noticed. er enough. There’s a wealth of tips and tricks Overwhelmingly, the conclusion seems to promote the voices of underrepresented to be accessed. According to Guardian writer to be that if you want to win a literary award, groups; in this case, women. She asks, “What Alison Flood, you should be under 50 and en- you should write about men. So why is that? Is is it about our society that doesn’t find their tering your seventh novel, which should, ide- the issue that people don’t want to write about stories interesting?” It’s not a question I have ally, be 378 pages long. women, or that people don’t want to read about an answer to. Popular novels about women Perhaps unsurprisingly, the most reli- them? I spoke to 2017 Man Booker shortlisted are bought and read every day. Why then, do able way to claim a top literary award is to author of Elmet, Fiona Mozley, about the issue the most prestigious of prizes neglect them? be a man. The Man Booker Prize has had 31 of inequality in literary awards. She said that, The fact is that there are vital stories to be told male winners and 16 female since its creation for her, the disparity between novels about about women and it is time that the literary in 1969. But it’s not who the author is that men and women was outrageous. “Elmet has world gave them the recognition they deserve. concerns me, rather the subject. In 2015, nov- a strong female character, but it doesn’t pass Dedicated awards, such as the Bailey’s Wom- elist Nicola Griffiths investigated the last 15 the Bechdel test. It makes me think, would I en’s Prize for Fiction are not the answer; these years of major literary awards, and found that have been shortlisted if Daniel [Elmet’s nar- novels should be integrated fully and equally. novels focusing on women (i.e. with a central rator] had been a girl.” The onus is, somewhat, on the authors. female character) were far less likely to win. It’s certainly a worrying thought; if Cathy, Nicola Griffiths’ research found that no One of the most alarming statistics is that the the main female character of the novel, had awards had been given to books by men about Pulitzer Prize has had eight winning novels been the protagonist, could Fiona really have women, and few male novelists tend to write about men, by men, and no winning nov- lost her spot on the shortlist? She adds that female protagonists; perhaps men should be els about women (by either men or women). Daniel is very ambiguous in terms of his gen- taking more of a risk with their subject mat- The Man Booker Prize was slightly more di- der. If he had been a more stereotypical male, ter. But it is time to make more of an effort york dramasoc announces spring 2018 lineup charlie ralph breaks down the politically-charged schedule for next term

his week York DramaSoc announced Sir Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn. Based ov’s satirical comedy The Drunks experiments their lineup of weekend shows for on the popular 1980s television series of the with unconventional structure and political IMAGE: JONATHON KIM TSpring 2018, a total of eight shows that same name, this play from 2010 is a satire of allegory as a wounded soldier returns to his will run for between three and four nights the incompetency of those in power that re- home town to find it has changed wildly in his next term in the Drama Barn. The season in- mains relevant no matter who resides in 10 absence. cludes a wide variety of shows from across the Downing Street. The Drama Barn’s penultimate weekend theatrical spectrum with a focus on modern After that, the Drama Barn will be trans- show is also its most well-known, as The His- classics and themed around political debate, formed into France during World War One tory Boys is revived in Week 8. Adapted into as well as a couple of shows with all-female for Private Peaceful. A theatrical adaptation a very popular film in 2006, this Alan Ben- casts. These shows will bring a whole host of of the classic Michael Morpurgo novel, this nett play tells the story of a group of English talent both new and old to the Drama Barn play tells the tragic story of a young soldier schoolboys attempting to get into Oxford and for another term starting next January. looking back on his life before the war began. Cambridge University. This new season starts with Freak by Then in Week 5 the tone will lighten a little The final show of the year is also its old- Anna Jordan, a play about a relationship with a new production ofSpeech & Debate, est, a production of Tony Kushner’s A Bright between two women with a 15-year age gap. the hugely popular 2007 comedy which re- Room Called Day. The precursor to his clas- Written originally for the Edinburgh Fringe cently received a long-awaited major London sic Angels In America, this three-hour epic debut starring Tony Revolori ofThe Grand from 1985 tells the story of a group of artists Budapest Hotel. Adapted into a film earlier in 1930s Berlin who find their lives upended this year, it tells the story of three misfit teen-by the rise of Nazism in their community. The Next term offers a agers who form an uneasy alliance in order toshow features highly controversial direct par- participate in their school’s debate competi- allels between modern politics and those of tion. Adolf Hitler and his party, making it an apt lineup of exciting At this point in the term there has beenconclusion to a line-up of shows that chal- no play staged that was written before 2003. lenge social and political norms through both shows that challenge This focus on more modern productions satire and tragedy. In addition to these shows, marks a change from the current term’s line-there will also be a whole host of ODNs: origi-

up, which features productions of classics like nally written and directed pieces, all playing social and political Doctor Faustus and 1920s farce Tons Of Mon- on Monday nights, which will be announced

ey. DramaSoc briefly goes back a little further by DramaSoc in the coming weeks. norms through both to 1997 for their next show, Amanda Whit- Now that these shows have been an- “ tington’s Be My Baby, to be staged in Valen- nounced, all of them will be looking to cast satire and tragedy tine’s week. Soundtracked by the sounds of entirely from the University’s pool of talent. 60s pop, this heartfelt all-female play focuses Auditions will be running in Week 9, with full on a young woman who has a child and is information on audition times and casting unwillingly sent by her mother to a religious requirements available on DramaSoc’s Face- Festival in 2014, it is a risqué hour exploring home to be watched over. book page. These auditions are open to any- female sexuality in a frank and often funny Next up is one of the most experimental one regardless of their degree or experience in manner. productions of the term as DramaSoc takes the theatre. With a focus on bringing new and This is followed in Week 3 by Yes, Prime on a modern Russian play that apes its classic challenging shows to the Drama Barn, next Minister, the critically-acclaimed farce by forebears. Mikhail and Vyacheslav Durnenk- year’s spring lineup is not to be missed. IMAGE: JOE MCNEICE FEATURES M8

@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers LITERARY LEGEND mATTHEW BANTICK TALKS TO ANTHONY HOROWitZ ABOUT FORMULAIC WRITING, HARVEY WEINSTEIN, AND A STORMBREAKER FILM

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nthony Horowitz estimates that he Willard Price. Becoming a writer realised a difficulties. Conan Doyle writes with a dis- ments in the novel’s drafting: in one scene has written ten million words in his long-held ambition of Horowitz’s, although it tinctive style, using an idiolect and syntactical Horowitz has been injured and is in hospital. Acareer, and at 62 he shows no signs of was only with the publication of his Alex Rid- structure far removed from Horowitz’s work. His wife visits, a scene which she influenced slowing down. A cogent and engaging speaker series that he found major success. Horow- Consequently Horowitz was forced to aban- (in real life) to make her presence ‘less harsh’. er, the words fly off his tongue and, we might itz argues that for a children’s novel to be don his own prose style, and instead attempt “That bit is fiction”, Horowitz quips. presume, off his fountain pen (a fresh one popular, one of the primary things the author to take on Conan Doyle’s mannerisms. In one Horowitz’s writing process is surprisingly for every book). On 8 November, I was lucky must do is kill the parents. “It’s about empow- instance, he recalls, Conan Doyle describes intricate, given the rate of his publication. He enough to see Horowitz return to his old uni- erment” he argues, pointing to Harry Potter; a window as ‘snib’, a phrase which Horowitz estimates that a book takes from seven months versity in conversation with Judith Buchanan, the removal of otherwise stifling authority. copied in his books. “I still have no idea what to a year and a quarter, mostly written sitting and to ask him a few questions afterwards. Does Horowitz see similarities between it means” he laughs gleefully. in his London home. He often works through- One of York’s most lauded alumni, the tenacious, daring, and heroic Alex Rider He explains, “‘I’m interested in the dy- out the day with little or no human contact, Horowitz believes his time at university al- and himself? The answer is a decisive ‘no’. admitting, “It is lonely sometimes’” although lowed him to “find myself”. Although some- His novels before Alex Rider were far less he often has his labrador to keep him compa- what bashfully he admits he may have “ne- commercially successful, selling only around ny. The internet has produced valuable tools glected” his degree (English Literature), he 5000 copies a year. He jokes that his earlier Alex’s world is an for the writing process, sites such as Google made the most of the opportunities offered protagonists – overweight, unpopular chil- “ Maps aiding with research. He recalls how, outside the academic. He became involved in dren in boarding schools who don’t get on while recently drafting a new Bond novel set student media (including Nouse!) and dra- with their parents – were far more a reflection idealistic world, in in 1950s southern France, he was able to use ma, even penning his first play, Castaways. of his personality than Rider ever was. Maps to work out the first thing his character Since then he has gone on to become one of Yet in spite of this, Horowitz clearly feels which the hero and would see walking out of a café – stone angels the most prolific and successful living British a close bond with Alex. He initially promised on a nearby church. Fittingly, the working ti- writers. He has written over 50 novels and is Scorpia Rising would bring the series to an tle of that chapter became ‘Guardian Angels’. also an acclaimed TV writer of shows such as end – the novel which closed with Alex men- the villain receive At times, Horowitz comes across a little Midsummer Murders, Poirot, Foyle’s War, tally scarred, traumatised and dead inside. Yet like one of his characters. He has a skull on and Injustice. Horowitz couldn’t face leaving such a bleak their just desserts his desk “to remind myself that time is brief”. As for many others who grew up in the ending for Alex – so penned a sequel redeem- (When asked whether the rumour that it was noughties, Horowitz was one of the staple ing him. a birthday gift has any truth, he replies “Not reads of my childhood. Not just Alex Rider Despite the enduring appeal of Alex at all. It was a Christmas present”.) Horowitz (although I loved the series), but the Power of Rider, not everything within the franchise namic between sidekick, detective, and au- is certainly never dull – a vivacious speaker, Five series, Killer Camera (a branch into hor- has seen quite such commercial success. thor, and their relationship with the author”. he is quick to make light of whatever circum- ror), and the Diamond Brothers series. But it The adaptation of the first Alex Rider novel, This relationship colours his most stances he finds himself in. (At the opening of is for Alex Rider that Horowitz is renowned. Stormbreaker, to the big screen was a disap- recent book, The Word is Murder. the talk, Horowitz’s microphone began whin- The first novel, Stormbreaker, came out in pointment. Horowitz partly lays the blame In it, Horowitz meshes fiction ing. “Is my wife here?” he quipped.) 2000, and has since led to a series of eleven for this failure at the feet of notorious Hol- and reality, penning himself as Looking forward, what project would novels, with an estimated 19 million sales lywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, claim- the detective’s sidekick and in- most excite Horowitz? “I’m always waiting for across the globe. This year Eleventh Hour ing that Weinstein repeatedly interfered in troducing such familiar faces as that invitation from a major filmmaker that I Films (the company behind Horowitz’s Foyle’s the creative process, wanting the film to Steven Spielberg, Peter admire to write a film or to work on a televi- War, New Blood, and Collision) have begun appeal to children as young as six to Jackson – and his wife. sion show, I mean there’s a book called The work on a TV adaptation of the series for ITV. boost ticket sales. This produced some Caine Mutiny that I have been trying to get Its popularity is certainly an interesting phe- Bringing back characters interesting mo- permission to adapt for nine or ten years now, nomenon. One of the unique things about has become almost a habit for and we could finally hear we’ve got the green Alex Rider is the moral purity of the cause Horowitz. Commissioned by light for that. It’s a ten part series set in and of the protagonist. Every child wants to both the Arthur Conan Doyle the Second World War aboard an be Alex: he always tries to do what is right, estate and the Ian Fleming es- American minesweeper, so that has a vast array of skills, and fundamentally, tate to create new stories with would be very exciting.” is both popular and a hero. Who didn’t dream their heroes, Horowitz But it is Horowitz’s final words of going on adventures and saving the world? had to consider the to me that mark him out and reveal that – Alex’s world is an idealistic one: in which the propositions. “I hate ten million words in – he still possesses dyna- hero and the villain, clearly demarcated, re- formulaic writing” mism and is still raring for new adventures: ceive their just deserts. he explains, “so when “I’m excited by everything, I’m excited to Horowitz came to love reading at an early they approached me I meet you. I live my life with a sort of sense age, at a brutal boarding school where he ad- had to consider whether I that what’s next is going to be more exciting mits that “the library saved my life”. He wiled really wanted to do this – for than what is past”. Horowitz says the words away his time with classics such as Tintin (“I all of five seconds”. Yet these with such conviction that it is impossible to was too stupid to read actual novels”) and two projects did present their IMAGE: AUCKLAND WRITERS FESTIVAL doubt him. M FASHION M9

@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers Attitudes to Shopping Vintage the fashion and shoot editors reflect on vintage shopping

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intage doesn’t necessarily mean old. by being previously owned or adapted, mak- tage fashion is one of the few ways of truly to all of this is that our identity. Generation Z It in fact refers to clothing imitating ing their life span considerably longer and harnessing that. The experience is unique to has many things that characterise it. Vor of previous eras, deliberately creat- their look so much more interesting. There every individual as it is about finding some- One of the main feathers our generation ing a retro look for oneself. With this concept is something satisfying about buying clothes thing specifically for yourself. Unlike the high holds in its cap is of course, diversity. This di- creeping into mainstream fashion, vintage is that aren’t brand new and have certain quirks street it is not defined by trends and popular versity means that not only do we have every- a whole new market in and of itself. You can to them, making them more precious and per- culture; instead it celebrates fashion of the thing from tracksuits to truncated swimwear; get it for cheap in charity shops or splash out sonal. Vintage shops are about discovering for past and allows it to be relevant for the pre- we also have a thriving movement of people on a rare staple of the past. Take Harrington yourself rather than following the crowd and sent. Far more about loving clothes for their who relish certain looks of the past. This is a jackets, for example, which were first intro- I think that’s just one of the reasons why they history rather than just merely for their aes- movement born out of soul-searching, a want duced in the 30s, and became popularised in are so popular. thetic appeal. to be distinctive, and to acknowledge that the 60s by mods, skinheads and subcultures While fast fashion is instantly gratuitous, whatever the socio-political context, our par- of the like. Now nearly everyone has a Har- Janan Jama Fashion Editor vintage shopping is the opposite; it requires ents, or at least our generational predecessors, rington jacket to mimic that Northern soul searching and patience. Part of the experience had style in abundance. look and to incorporate a bit of vintage to The Uses and Ethics of Vintage Fashion is leaving the shop empty handed but being Vintage clothing is symptomatic of a gen- their outfit. Even our fellow fashion editor ready to come again the next week or even the eration’s desire to separate and redefine. It’s Robyn, as seen above, is shown to be wearing For me, vintage shopping is a brilliant way week after. It is not for the faint of heart; the a trend that is catching and appears here to a beautiful outfit made up of all vintage pieces of finding a one-of-a-kind gem for quite a bar- joy of finding something new and uniquely stay. while still retaining a smart, modernised feel. gain. The hotspot for such pieces are mainly your own overrides the feeling of initial frus- Thus, the team reflect on what specifically it is specialised vintage shops or. more accessible tration. Daisy Wallis Shoot Editor about vintage fashion that we all love. charity shops. This means that vintage fash- This very joy can be found when sifting ion also constitutes as an example of ethical among racks of clothes searching for the holy Vintage Infusion: Incorporating Vintage fashion, as most of what is considered vintage grail item that will leave you feeling satisfied. into your Wardrobe Lily Abel Shoot Editor is pre-owned or re-made. Two of my favourite Vintage shopping ultimately lacks the care- vintage items that I’ve bought are a beautiful lessness of fast fashion; it loves fashion and For anyone that is a massive fan of high Shopping Vintage and expertly tailored camel coat for only £12, preserves it, and that in my opinion is where street fashion, the notion of wearing or even and even a retro Nike jumper for £9. The fact the allure lies. looking at a piece of vintage clothing can be Vintage shops and predictability are two that fashion from decades past are passed on quite daunting. But it really shouldn’t be. In- very different things. Of course, there are the and exist in vintage shops goes to show how Peter Jacobs Fashion Editor corporating a vintage piece is as easy as walk- oversized check shirts and denim jackets, but they can still retain a modern look and remain ing into your local Topshop or H&M, but with you never know what you’re going to discover timeless. It’s re-use and recycle chic, and since Old Becoming New; Why Is Vintage In? an extra sense of buyer satisfaction that you in a shop that holds everything: 60’s pina- vintage is rapidly merging with mainstream just don’t get with the high street. If you are fores; 70’s flares, 80’s shell suits and every- fashion, its unique quality will be all the more Fashion is dynamic and ever-changing. looking for that perfect first vintage buy, start thing in between! Individuality is a more apt popular and sustainable. People’s tastes change and develop over time with one key staple item that you want to add word; each piece is different and has its own leading to societal shifts in what is considered to your existing wardrobe. story which you can build upon and flaunt in acceptable attire. In light of these truths, an Whether it’s a classic Levi’s jacket or a whatever style you want. Vintage shops, re- Robyn Ball Fashion Editor anomaly exists; that of vintage fashion. throwback 80’s knit, adding just one sta- nowned for being ‘indie’ and ‘cool’ are also of- Why is it that people are seeking a re- ple vintage piece to your wardrobe can give ten overlooked for their ethical contribution The Individuality in Vintage Shopping turn to a bygone era through the clothes they it a new lease of life and added uniqueness. to the fashion industry. choose to wear? Why is it that people will The thrill of finding that one staple vintage The vintage pieces have bypassed the There is a certain beauty about vintage spend £75 on a pilot-esque mammoth coat item will have you continually searching for modern, consumer production system and shopping that exists in its own realm. At its when the same warmth could be achieved new and exciting ways to wear vintage every have found their way into the fashion culture core fashion is about self-expression and vin- through a primarni waterproof? The answer season. With thanks to the generosity of Dog and Bone vintage store in York, we’ve put VINTAGE together our favourite vintage looks. with Dog & Bone

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Models: James David, Robyn Ball & Barney Garcia (from left to right) music M12 www.ey.com/uk/careers 2017 Advent calendar A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC OF THE YEAR

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Ben Loyle Carner casts a strikingly idiosyncratic shadow in the South London hip hop scene with his debut album Yesterday’s Gone, which offers a refreshingly testimonial and intimate contribution when placed in parallel with his more quintessential American hip hop counterparts. Carner’s subtly nuanced refrain arguably borders on the brink of spoken word poetry as opposed to traditional hip hop. Carner marries a delicately intimate style with the impressively slick jazz fills and piano progressions that feature most notably in tracks ‘Mean it in the Morning’ and ‘Florence’. These examples are strongly reminiscent of hip hop greats including A Tribe Called Quest and Wu Tang-Clan; the comparisonof Carner’s work alongside such skilled writing by established artists positions Carner already as an intelligently equipped sampler, at only 23. He incorporates gloriously rich gospel elements filled with his raw and unabashed sentiment into songs such as ‘The Isle of Arran’. Satisfying qualities of Yesterday’s Gone lie in the production; rhythmically crisp verses are combined with the candid grittiness of home recording. This is particularly striking in bonus snippet ‘Swear’ wherein Carner captures tender interactions with his mother, beckoning us ever further into the honest backdrop of this sophisticated anecdotal debut. Carner succeeds in presenting a stunningly refined and beautifully constructed debut, full of depth, introspection and style. With bags of potential at just 23 and a Mercury prize nomination under his belt, Carner undeniably cuts himself as a rising star in the British hip hop scene. Helen States

Oczy mlody always ascending Flaming Lips’ album simultaneously inspires a sense of childlike wonder and terrifies you to the core. While the band is best explained to confused-looking Franz Ferdinand bring their original sound friends as psychedelic rock, rock is absent on this record, replaced by airy elec- into 2017, but with new band members on tronica and manufactured drum beats. Gone are the jangly guitar riffs and bal- keyboard and guitar. These new arrivals could lad-like choruses while synth wobbles and droning bass tones take centre stage. be the reason for the new sounds on offer. The It revels in weirdness. Coyne joins Reggie Watts to plan a party with unicorns recently-released titular track of their up- and “day glow strippers/Ones from the Amazon” to an ominously minimalis- coming album, Always Ascending, includes tic backing track on ‘There Should Be Unicorns’. The party is followed by the elements of their previous work, especially almost-instrumental ‘Nigdy Nie (Never No)’ which delivers subtle but soothing feeling like a throwback to 2005. The clean- vocalisations and magical synth melodies, interrupted by gut-punching blasts er vocals contribute to a new style for Franz of bass. What follows is a wonderful bass riff that descends into brilliant funk/ Ferdinand, but their fast, well defined dance electronica fusion, before returning to the stripped-back sound that defines the beats are unmistakeable. This 2017 single album. Its relaxed feel is its greatest strength. The album sounds like Chris- gives us a glimpse of the album due to release topher Robin dropping acid and sailing a rowboat across the stars - one last in February 2018; this track forecasts the top time - in a good way. notch indie music that we’ve been waiting for Sam Bright since the band’s last album was released in 2015. This is a new era for Franz Ferdinand.

Beth Colquhoun Low in high school This LP is a superb continuation of Morrissey’s career, strengthening his reputa- tion for witty, literate and popular melodies that were the soundtrack to a generation. Morrissey’s ability to submerge a political message in catchy beats is carried forward from his past albums and does not fail to disappoint. This is especially true for the first single on the album, ‘Spent the Day in Bed’, which contains political undertones concerning the news, and those in positions of power and influence. However, as the album progresses past the first few tracks, a new wave of electro ballads create too overt and hard hitting a political message. The most obvious political messages, in the track ‘Israel’, prove to be a challenge for the most obsessive Morrissey fan. Although this has got to be expected from such a political voice; the music within the album is very experimental but mostly makes for great listening and a fun little bop if the context is denied.

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Gorillaz made a welcome return this year, kicking off Phase Four of Albarn’s multimedia project. On my first listen, the inaugural single ‘Hallelujah Money’ left me feeling uneasy. The track is an on-the-nose criticism of the then-recent election of Donald Trump, by the endlessly talented Benjamin Clementine, to the sound of gospel choirs and space-age beeps. I was left thinking, “Wow, that was no Clint Eastwood. Sad!” However, once the album released, I realised it sits right at home, and is just a small part of a bigger overall pic- ture. The whole album takes us along with Albarn and his star-studded cast on a 20-track exploration of genre-spanning madness, and makes you appreciate just how well Gorillaz keeps up with the industry all while throwing some serious shade. Stand-outs include ‘Momentz’ and ‘Andromeda’, both reminiscent of the classic head-bopping floor-fillers we know and love. It’s not just more of the same though; tracks like ‘Saturnz Barz’ bring an entirely different vibe. Creepy trip-hop serves as the stage for Jamaican artist Popcaan, with familiar back-up singing from Gorillaz’s “frontman” 2D. Expect everything from party tunes to trance- like techno, and plenty of curveballs in-between. As is expected from Albarn, the album has a massive range of collaborators. Returning partners De La Soul contribute to ‘Momentz’, as well as a pleasantly surprising appearance from Rag’n’Bone Man on the deluxe version track ‘The Apprentice’. The guest stars are far too numerous to name, but they bring an astonishing amount of individuality to each and every track, and the ultimate result of this is an awesome album full of character and panache. Sam Bright music M13

@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers STEELY DAN: SO LONG HEY THANKS MY FRIEND ALISTAIR KNIFTON reviews THE legends’ BLUESFEST SHOW IN LONDON AND PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE WALTER BECKER

he first gig I ever went to was Nearly of session players, sublimely combined pop, perform live, I will remember him fondly as Music’, Donald Fagen and his session musi- Dan, a tribute band to American rock and jazz, and has gone on to be consid- a very talented guitarist whose perfectionism cians took to the stage and kicked off with jazz rock band Steely Dan. This was ered one of the greatest albums of all time. contributed to some of the most intelligent ‘Bodhisattva’. The set featured a variety of ma- T th largely due to my dad’s musical tastes and the Fortunately, Becker and Fagen reunited in songwriting of the 20 century. terial including Fagen’s solo song ‘New Fron- lack of anything else to do in my spare time 1993, and went on to record a further two al- Despite this sombre tier’, classics ‘Black Cow’ and ‘Peg’ from Aja in my younger years. It was in Bury, and I bums and tour steadily for a number of years. news, Fagen stuck to (the saxophone and backing vocals sounded can’t remember much else except being the I was very excited to have the opportu- his intention to keep immaculate I must add) and ‘Dirty Work’, my youngest person there by far. nity to see them in the flesh. However, just the music going and favourite song from debut album Can’t Buy Fast forward a number of years to early two months before BluesFest, I heard the the show went ahead. a Thrill. Surprisingly, there was little men- 2017, and the actual Steely Dan announce tragic news that Walter Becker had died on I was reminded of the tion of Becker and the band seemed unfazed, their first UK performance in almost a dec- 3 September. I was shocked to hear this, Nearly Dan gig, as de- committing themselves to giving the best ade, with support from the Doobie Brothers as he was only 67 and seemed to be in good spite being in a massive possible performance. At one point, however, at BluesFest 2017. It is not long before my health. In fact, a cause of death has still not arena this time, it was Fagen commented that the band was ticket is booked to see these two legendary been announced. In a statement re- still difficult to spot different to how it was a bands perform at the O2 Arena in London on leased to the media on the day anyone younger than few months ago and that 29 October. of Becker’s death, Donald me. After a he has to “live with that Steely Dan were founded in 1972 by Wal- Fagen described him as now”, a subtle tribute that ter Becker (guitar, bass, backing vocals) and “Smart as a whip, an was met with thunderous applause Donald Fagen (keyboard, lead vocals) after excellent guitarist, for the late guitarist. they met a few years prior at Bard College in and a great song- The night ended perfectly, with an encore Annendale-on-Hudson, New York. Despite writer” and closed thoroughly performance of 1972 hit ‘Reelin’ in the Years’, originally being a six-piece, Becker and Fagen by stating he in- enjoyable set which Fagen has described as “dumb but ef- have been the two core members since 1974 tended to “Keep from the Doo- fective”, and saw practically everyone on their when the band ceased live performances, and the music we bies, which feet. I’m struggling to fault anything about collaborated with session musicians on their created together saw the the evening, except maybe the £6.40 pints. subsequent recordings. alive as long as I crowd sing- It was very welcoming to see Fagen not only Although they ultimately disbanded in can with the Steely ing along to perform so soon after his bandmate’s death, 1981, this period saw them release seven stu- Dan band.” Although classics such but to still sell out arenas 14 years after Steely dio albums, the most notorious of which is I narrowly missed as ‘Long Train Dan’s last album in 2003. This makes me probably 1977’s Aja, which saw the duo ex- out on the privilege Running’ and optimistic that we’ll be reelin’ in many more periment with many different combinations to see Walter Becker IMAGE: ALISTAIR KNIFTON ‘Listen to the years to come. i (don’t) predict a riot: protest gone wrong? Izzy Moore reveals the modern Music industry’s lack of purpose

here’s two common chants in the mu- decessors it is still a politically inclined song. porting racial equality with the newest chart rect attempt to exclude African Americans sic industry as of late. The first goes a What it does not do, though, is bring anything releases aiming to simply entertain. That from the radio and the public sphere. Often Tbit like this: “Modern music is shit. new musically to the table. If this is the most doesn’t mean that there is no modern com- white artists would cover songs in order to Ah, remember the good old days when music widespread ‘protest song’ of recent memory, parison or that current music is always su- capitalise on black musical talent, for exam- had soul…” The second “oh, Jeremy Corbyn.” then maybe there is a serious issue within the perficial; there are plenty of causes which still ple Fats Domino’s ‘Ain’t That a Shame’ was These delightful refrains, often chanted by industry. What happened to combining talent need championing, and many musicians do covered by Pat Boone and reached number the same individuals, present the current con- with social action? The chant does remind us, take political stances. For example, Wolf Al- 1 on the US Billboard Chart. Domino tradiction in the industry. The main criticism though, that protest and music have a special ice played at a Tories Out march in protest would go on to become a widely suc- levelled at the industry is its lack of innova- potency when combined. against the Conservative-DUP election cessful artist but this initial resist- tion and general emotional vacancy. Ironical- Protest movements have been abundant result. What’s the difference? Those art- ance to who Domino was - a black ly, this has been a consistent throughout history, most ists who performed fifty years ago have man - rather than what he was sing- argument levelled at the in- powerfully preserved in the more nostalgic padding than those of ing about, shows how challenging dustry in just about every era. public imagination when tal- four months ago. They’ve proven the norms involved in the music There’s a reason why great ent and social change walked that they were on the right side industry can be an act of rebel- songs usually emerge from so closely hand in hand that of history, and so irony strikes lion itself. countercultural movements. the two could not be sepa- again - the protest moments The fact is, protest mu- Musicians are inspired or rated. Bob Dylan’s ‘Hurri- we celebrate the most are those sic can be more about the depressed into action by cane’ cannot be judged sep- which have very little edge or protest than the music, as their perceived horror at the arate from Rubin Carter’s dispute to them remaining. shown by the Corbyn chant. state of everyone else’s musi- imprisonment, neither can There’s another kind of We assign meaning to these cal offerings. ‘At Folsom Prison’, espe- protest which goes a little less songs based on what they However, there has been cially when Johnny Cash re- recognised, but is equally po- represent, and elevate them IMAGE: FLICKR; DBKING a recent absence of the ‘pro- corded the live version in the tent. The role of identity and appropriately. I suppose it’s test song’. Unfortunately, I am un- will- place itself. The performance of inclusion within the indus- surprising then that more cur- ing to count the unabashed appropriation of American folk artists at the March on Wash- try has been a marker for rent music hasn’t attempted the White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’ / ‘oh ington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, or at social progressivism, but to cash in on this market. Or Jeremy Corbyn’, a now frequent feature of the Woodstock Festival, also closely tied their at some stage rules had to not, as the only protests the nights out and political rallies. Perhaps I am music to the anti-war and civil rights move- be broken in order to allow industry enjoys are ones wrong to do so; this song falls in a long tra- ments, an association which has instilled a people into the mainstream. that aren’t protesting them dition of protest music, and while it doesn’t sense of historic destiny to their music. The efforts to censor RnB mu- but some far off, worse it- quite hit the same musical mark as its pre- It might be unfair to compare songs sup- sic during the 1950s was a di- IMAGE: FLICKR; PAUL HUDSON eration.

“I wish I could swim. I struggle when it SHIT MUSICIANS SAY. goes deeper and that, that’s when I start Liam Gallagher’s personal revelation on Celebrity Gogglebox. flapping about... I struggle having a shower” Film & TV m14 www.ey.com/uk/careers Putting the Spotlight on Shorts THE FILM AND TV TEAM pick out six of the very best films from the aesthetica short film festival 2017, covering refugees, abduction, monks and satanic sex cults in the process ICEBOX FUCKING BUNNIES baby mine

So good news, the title isn’t literal. Bad news – the actual content of the film is arguably worse. Its about Raimo and his wife, who live in a block of flats in Finland — and who decides to move next door? Just a satanic sex cult. Raimo takes issue with the satanic sex cult, partly for the whole Satanist thing and partly for the late night sex or- gies. Unfortunately for him, the head of the satanic sex cult, Maki, only wants to befriend Raimo and integrate himself into the community. In many ways it’s a typical absurdist comedy, two very different worlds collide and hilarity ensues. But un- Necessary. Important. These words are often bandied like many films of the genre, Fucking Bunnies isn’t a film Thriller is a genre in which it can be difficult to avoid cli- around with films that tackle topical and polarising issues born out of malice, the director obviously likes his char- ché. For all the suspense that some films create, they can- but, and I don’t mean this lightly, Icebox is one of those acters and therefore the audience also likes them. You’re not avoid the inevitable sighs when the final twist turns films which truly deserve such titles. Daniel Sawaka’s film laughing with the characters, not at them. The charac- out to be achingly banal. Nour Wazzi’s Baby Mine, how- follows a young Honduran boy on the run from criminal ters are played as more than just characatures, only a few ever, is able to avoid these pitfalls with original narrative gangs in his attempt to cross the US border to reach his steps beyond the bounds of reality. invention. uncle. He is detained at the border and trapped in freez- It’s also un- relentingly funny. Wazzi also manages to pack a sufficient amount of ing chicken wire cages, from which the film gets its name, When many feature films that are thematic depth into the short runtime. The plot’s focus is with other children hoping for a better life. At 11 years described as ‘comedies’ strug- on the abduction of a young child who is suffering from a old, Anthony Gonzalez’s performance is unflinchingly gle to get more than a few mysterious illness. The complication comes from the fact true and pierces straight through the screen. It is almost laughs from their audienc- that the kidnapper is the girl’s own father. The motivation painful to watch the brutally normalised and honest de- es, laughing near con- behind his actions becomes clearer during the film, and piction of what life is like for many in detention centers. sistently for 18 minutes forms the basis for the plot’s final twist. Especially considering the way immigrants are depicted is a rare joy. It also goes a A third player in this is a nice-seeming neighbour in mainstream media and talked about in the political way to de- construct the who offers his help to the child’s mother. The real inten- sphere, this little boy’s story is an essential exercise in idea that the short film is tions behind his helping hand are of course more sinister empathy. The question of whether a person has the right the sphere of artistic and than at first glance. In this, Wazzi cleverly uses the thriller to self-determination through emigration will always be pretentious films. There are set-up to examine vigilante justice and racial prejudice. controversial. Nevertheless, as Oscar gazes out of the bus plenty that are just hi- Most impressive, however, is the move to question us as ready to drive him back across the border and sees happy larious crowdpleasing an audience. The film’s ending critiques the way we view American children playing, it is hard to think of his long- short films. guilt on screen and the automatic sympathies we gener- ing for a childhood, for happiness, as a crime. ate. Compelling and fascinating stuff. JO ET AY wave THE ABBEY don’t think of a pink elephant

It is little surprise to those who have seen Benjamin An experimental approach to portraying the internal frus- Cleary and TJ O’Grady Peyton’s Wave that it ended up trations provoked by object-based anxieties on screen, is winning the grand prize at Aesthetica as well as the Best Suraya Raja’s film, which introduces us to Layla, a teen- Drama Award. Cleary is already a well established short- ager who suffers from impulsive thoughts about harming film director, having won an Oscar for Best Animated others with sharp objects. Despite being a topic of unset- Short two years ago for his filmStutterer. But Wave is tling nature, she handles the subject delicately through simply an utterly charming little short from beginning to drawing-based animation. She creates a twee scene of end, walking the line between absurdist humour and sen- suburban living that has a true sense of homeliness from timentalism with precision. The story is centred around the family cat and annoying younger brother to the pas- Gasper who awakens from a coma to find he can speak a tel kitchen appliances. Everything is composed to seem new language that cannot be understood by anyone apart normal. Cleverly, Raja interrupts this through exposing from him. One of the highlights of the 2017 documentary selection the menacing nature of Layla’s anxieties. We are shown It’s a film about isolation and the importance of hu- was also one of the quietest, most unassuming films of the close-up flashes of sharp objects that Layla has seen and man connection. This theme in another director’s hands festival. Sean Parnell’s short follows a group of monks as processed, such as knives in the kitchen, and saws in the may result in a tragedy but Wave demonstrates they go about their business at Belmont Abbey. Fascinat- shed, and suddenly we get a sense of the constant torment an unwavering optimism which is rare in ing and insightful, the key to The Abbey’s success comes this anxiety has on Layla’s daily existence. the current climate. The whole film has a in its attention to detail. To some, the lives of the monks Popular animation has sense of magical realism in its style that may come as something of a surprise. They watch TV, often been used to por- doesn’t un- dercut the pathos but only eat chocolates and joke among themselves. In many re- tray the childish, the safe enhances the humour. Clocking in at spects, they live similar lives to you and me. What Parnell and the censored. The only 13 minutes it packs more in than many interestingly points out about this religious way of life is eerie combination of the two hour films. Many shorts are that the difference lies in the narrowness of the tasks they warm and familiar visuals made in hope of being undertake. Almost every task of the day is in some way and the violent images of adapted into a devoted to their faith, from the ornate decoration of the harming, an issue increas- feature, Wave church to daily prayers. ingly recognised by society, is perfect as Parnell impresses in his confidence in keeping the creates a piece of originality a short film pace so slow and the action so minimal. Lingering shots and most importantly, emo- and proves of the monks eating dinner perfectly convey the commu- tional understanding. Raja del- how much nal spirit that binds them so strongly. As well as every- icately captures mental trauma can be done thing being done in the name of God, all that they do is in a way that allows us as viewers with the done together. In just 25 minutes, Parnell surefootedly to briefly experience Layla’s anxi- format. evokes the monastic way of life. ety. ET AY JJ Film & TV M15

@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers Top 5 aesthetica short All about Aesthetica film festival venues andrew young rounds up another aesthetica, from the funny to the moving, from the thrilling to the bizarre national centre for early music This specialist music centre housed in a church is a genuinely unique venue with fabulous acoustics or five days this month York was taken over by the Aes- mospheric depiction of an unusual chain of events that may thetica Short Film Festival 2017. Bringing 300 short well be loaded with philosophical meaning. Finding a foetus Ffilms to the city, it was a veritable feast of cinematic tal- in your tea and ultimately seducing and killing the grown ent. York’s 18 different venues also played host to a selection version of said foetus is not exactly your typical viewing, and of talks, panels and events across the five-day fest. one that could likely only be found in a short film festival Film festivals are, it is well known, places of great va- like Aesthetica. riety. Aesthetica, by specialising in shorts, epitomises this. At the comedic end of the spectrum, there was an abun- With individual genre screenings, the festival split its array dance of the surreal at the “Alternate Realities” screening. of themes into vaguely organised categories. Yet, despite One of the most successful examples of this humour, play- this, the sheer number of oddities in the programme meant ing off the absurdity of a world that is entirely different but that even supposedly narrow screenings like “Comedy 3: also entirely similar to ours, was Martin Garde Abildgaard’s IMAGE: JIM POYNER Bad Neighbours” could give you anything ranging from Brit- Lovebirds. In a world where it seems like literally anything ain’s weirdest pub to a couple of coke heads eating a dead can be sent to you in the post, a woman orders a clone of her- city screen mouse. Yes, this year’s programming team were not afraid to self. As ridiculous as the premise sounds, it makes for great ‘go there’ in their selection. This led, inevitably, to some less observational comedy, with the two identical women quickly The best cinema in York was an obvious choice for key successful shorts, but also to an immense vitality and dyna- realising that having to live with yourself would be some- events such as the festival’s opening night mism among the shorts, with a plethora of styles and ideas. thing of a nightmare. A perfect example from the film: you The short format suits the keen filmgoer perfectly. The hate doing the dishes, so you ask other you to do them, but lack of commerciality in short films and the fact that they are of course other you hates doing the dishes too, so the dishes so little-seen and made on a small budget means that film- remain unwashed and the two of you spiral into a very odd makers are more willing to take risks. There was a dedicated kind of self-loathing. It is a good reminder of the thoughtful- ‘Experimental’ strand at the festival, but this different, inno- ness and intelligence that comedy can have. One of the best vative streak in fact ran through many of the films on offer. examples of this at the festival was Mrs McCutcheon, John Many of this year’s directors were defiant in not submitting Sheedy’s exploration of transgenderism and what it means to conventional storytelling or predictable narratives. This to grapple with one’s identity while still a child. desire to subvert, surprise and create infused every screen- The subversion of genre was also highly prevalent in IMAGE: ADAM BRUDERER ing with an inherent excitement, the excitement of never this year’s “Animation” screenings, with many of them being knowing what is going to be thrown at you next. much more ‘adult’ than expected. People have a very nar- As it is such a vague descriptor, ‘Drama’ was the largest row view of animation and this was cheerfully dispelled with 1331 category of shorts this year. The variance in tone and subject Vincent Gallagher’s darky funny Second to None, the tale of among the shorts was incredible. Take for example Tinna the world’s second oldest man setting out to kill the oldest. A more intimate and unconventional setting, replacing Hrafnsdóttir’s devastatingly sad Munda and compare it to With excellent stop-motion technique, it is a standout in a standard seating with leather armchairs and beanbags the slyly, playfully and darkly funny Mamie by Benoît Mon- good year for animation. ney – two films both apparently united by “The Complicated The innovative techniques seen throughout the festival Truth” but with entirely different aims. Drama screenings extended to the documentary filmmaking too. Pawel Ziem- this year brought with them the weight of their complex and ilski’s Urban Cowboys used an unusual and highly challenging themes. One such was Matty Crawford’s Addy, naturalisitic approach to match up its content and its analysing the damaging implications of the phrase “man up”, style. Yet elsewhere, as in Tom Huntingford & George sparking whole debates on gender, emotion and education. Cowie’s warm, funny and deeply felt Dial-a-Ride or Perhaps the most provocative work came from Paul Philipp the honest and complex portrait of transgender- with his short The Peculiar Abilities of Mr Mahl- ism in Dionne Rayner’s Boi, it was proven er. In a festival with such a variety of styles and that sometimes the old tricks are the genres, Philipp provided perhaps the perfect best. In simply pointing a camera at IMAGE: ALEXANDRA FORREST film for it by transitioning between genres someone and letting them talk, within his film with an enviable ease. Gliding a documentary filmmaker can from paranormal chiller into political com- elicit humour and emotion that yorkshire museum mentary via well-performed detective theat- is hard to create in any form of A large auditorium housed in an ornate building, itself rics, Philipp’s work had a lot to say about cinema. located in the gorgeous Museum Gardens East German politics in the 1980s while Few things are certain also remaining utterly compelling, making in this world, but one thing it one of the festival’s many highlights. that cannot be denied about Short films can often struggle to con- this year’s Aesthetica Short nect audience and character. With such Film Festival is that it pro- limited time, it is hard to sketch a charac- vides something for everyone, ter with enough depth for the audience to while united in challenging care about them. This can be particularly the filmmaking establishment. damaging to genre films such as a com- An event such as this gives a edy or a horror. What use is an awkward voice to artists without them situation or a teenager in peril if you don’t having to fit too rigidly into IMAGE: KALY99 understand or care about the charac- the commercialised world of ters? Thankfully, many of the shorts in Hollywood. Risks were taken; the “Comedy” and “Thriller” sections some risks paid off and some york theatre royal of the programme were able to risks did not. But the selec- The small studio space provides a cosy setting for shorts avoid these missteps through tion never stopped being and the large auditorium is perfect for panels strong performances and, interesting. What this quite often, a dose of absurd- year’s Aesthetica has ism that removes the films proven is that it can from conventional hu- provide a fertile mour or suspense. Sha- testing ground rin Chetrit’s Soup, for for a variety of example, is so bloody filmmakers weird that there is a and keep mystery and a ten- us enter- sion just in work- tained to ing out what the boot. 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@nousemuse www.ey.com/uk/careers struggling to switch off? Fran Carruthers explores why sleeping problems affect so many young people today

icture this: it’s the night after a busy day, pressure from social media all leading to an you are mentally drained from hours increasing number of students experiencing Pand hours of cramming facts into your mental health problems generally, it’s unsur- brain, and physically exhausted from rushing prising that so many of us struggle to get our between the library, seminars, lectures, and eight hours a night extra-curricular commitments. Yet wrapped I myself have had my fair share of sleep- within the soft folds of a duvet, you are unable less nights while at university (and no, Mum, to stop the thoughts flashing through your they weren’t all alcohol-fuelled) – so I was mind. keen to investigate how this impacts other It’s a common scenario, and one that students, and how we can manage it. In order many young people have experienced. The to do so, I find myself speaking to Ian Ham- longer you lie there struggling to sleep, the ilton, a Health Sciences professor at the Uni- more you worry about how exhausted you’ll versity of York. I ask him: what does he think feel the next day, and whether you’ll be able are the most common causes of sleep prob- to function to your potential. Sleep problems lems among students? are a rising phenomenon in the UK, as many He says, “As with eating, sleep is a ba- studies reveal that more and more young peo- sic human need; a key factor in maintaining ple are being affected – with experts noting health, including mental health. Even one that increased technology usage, social me- night of poor sleep can reduce your ability dia, and reduced time spent relaxing could be to memorise new information, a critical fac- to blame. tor when studying or revising for exams. One In a 2016 survey by Dreams, asking more study suggests that up to 60 per cent of stu- than 15 000 Britons about their sleeping hab- dents suffer from poor sleep and that nearly one in ten meet the criteria for insomnia dis- order. In some ways, this shouldn’t be a surprise given the various things that students Up to 60% of have to deal with – like leaving home, increased independence, change in peer groups, new social situations, exams and often unso- IMAGE: PIXABAY students suffer from cial side jobs.” On top of this, as many of us seek out poor sleep and nearly increasing ways to stand out in an ever-com- is also an indicator of an underlying mental technological devices might help our brains to petitive graduate job market, rest can some- health problem such as depression and anxi- switch off too. For me, I like to refrain from 1 in 10 meet the times seem to no longer be an option – we’re ety. Addressing these underlying problems using my phone or laptop in the hour before I expected to be busy at all times, to be that by seeking support is likely to improve sleep, go to sleep, instead absorbing myself in a good shining example of a “well-rounded person” which is likely to be a symptom rather than a book. criteria for insomnia that graduate employers look for. With social cause of the problem.” Ian is also keen to emphasise the im- media encouraging us to constantly compare It is hard to deny the link between men- portance of getting into routines. “It can be ourselves to our peers, anxiety can be fuelled tal illnesses and sleep issues. According to tempting to use pills or alcohol to try and by feelings of inferiority. an analysis by the Institute of Public Policy counter poor sleep. While these may work in its, it was found that, “on average, UK resi- I ask Ian whether he thinks that tech- Research, in 2015-16, more than 15 000 first- the short term they won’t work for long. Al- dents spend five hours five minutes a week” in nological advances and our increasing use of year students in the UK disclosed mental cohol feels like it helps you get to sleep but bed either watching TV, watching a DVD/film devices such as computers and phones may health issues – nearly five times as many as is known to reduce the quality of sleep that or working.” The same survey reported that have contributed to sleep problems in young you need to maintain good mental and physi- 63.1 per cent of people are “unhappy” with the people. As expected, he is fairly certain of a cal health. amount of sleep they get, and only eight per link, responding, “Potentially we are never “There are some good and cheap alter- cent of people said that they “always wake up ‘off’ – with automatic notifications of emails, The screens we view natives which have been shown to improve feeling refreshed”. text messages and social media activity, it can getting to sleep and getting the rest you need. There have been many recent studies feel like we are always available or fearing Mindfulness and other relaxation techniques linking increased use of technology (includ- missing out on something. But it’s not just the information on can can help you wind down and control your ing phones, laptops, tablets and any kind of stimulating effect that messages and informa- thoughts. Being able to control thinking at screen), and the rising number of people re- tion can have on our ability to get ready for disturb our natural bedtime is important, as many people find porting trouble sleeping. This is due to the sleep. The light these devices emit can supress this is when their mind seems to start racing, fact that such devices emit blue light, which melatonin, a hormone that helps us naturally winding down with thoughts making them anxious or too is linked to preventing the release of mela- get sleepy.” mentally stimulated to get to sleep. Listening tonin – a hormone which reduces our feeling But rising feelings of anxiety are not the to music is another way that has been shown of alertness. only thing that our increased use of technolo- to help people wind down and fall asleep.” When it comes to students, there are gy, and supposed connectedness, has brought were reported a decade ago. And while the After listening to Ian, I feel at once far plenty of legitimate causes for stress, which us. Asking Ian why we find it so hard to switch number of students affected by mental health” more informed, and somewhat more cons- might feed into poor sleeping habits. With in- off, he says, “Despite our increasing ability to issues rises each year, the knock-on effects are fused. It seems that there is no one-size-fits creasing financial and academic worries, and be connected electronically, this can be a poor felt in terms of wellbeing. In a report from all approach for improving sleep. The gen- substitute for face to face social interaction. UniHealth, it was revealed that 55 per cent eral rules seem to point towards making more Several studies suggest many of us paradoxi- of students have experienced trouble sleeping time for relaxation, and improving our work- cally are becoming more socially isolated and and 55 per cent have experienced poor diet. life balance in order to prevent feeling fraz- lonely. Having a sense of belonging and peo- While we may consider sleeping and eating zled. ple we can share concerns with helps reduce to be some of the simplest elements of daily However, there is also a strong argument stress, and ruminating about things that are life, for students battling mental health is- for the case that nowadays student life, with troubling us. An absence of these social inter- sues, even managing normal routines can be its many tasks, challenges and opportunities, actions reduces our ability to switch off, par- a struggle. is simply more stressful than it used to be. Do ticularly at the end of the day.” How best to combat sleeping problems? we have the power to change that? Or is it So, I ask, when does simply having trou- Mastering the bedtime routine seems to be simply an unfortunate fact about the modern ble sleeping step over into more critical con- key. Cutting out caffeinated drinks in the world we live in? Frankly, I’m still undecided. ditions? “More serious problems with sleep later hours of the day, and spending time do- One thing I do know is that sometimes it’s such as insomnia are characterised by how ing something relaxing like reading a book, worth taking a step back, putting down the long sleep has been disrupted and the impact having a bath, or writing in a journal before smartphone, and trying to make time to re- IMAGE: PEXELS this is having on an individual. But poor sleep bed might also improve sleep. Switching off lax. M Gaming M17

www.ey.com/uk/careers DLC’S IN THE AGE OF THE MICROTRANSACTION rebecca cowie investigates the problems of downloadable content and how its killing the gaming industry

he age of microtransaction is upon old who used his father’s credit card without us and, in addition to burning a hole permission, spending a whopping $7600 Tin parents’ pockets across the globe, worth of FIFA points in the game. Unfortu- it could be killing the gaming industry as a nately, this is far from an isolated incident as whole. The proliferation of games with down- children worldwide have been all but brain- loadable content (DLC) is already damag- washed into pressuring their parents to dole ing the industry as it destroys the one thing out their hard-earned cash for fake money in a competitive market needs – comparative the virtual reality of games. judgement between products. Rolling Stone However, microtransactions aren’t mere- described DLCs as unceremoniously strip- ly a financial problem. Despite generally re- ping the user of the only power they have in a ceiving neither praise nor outrage from the marketplace: to place total value on the game gaming community, there has always been itself. As a result, the scale for measuring the some grumbling about the effect of DLCs on value of games has been completely over- the gaming experience. Fans of the concept turned; making it harder than ever to distin- claim DLCs are beneficial to seasoned gamers guish which games are worth the time and as they elongate the game, and to casual gam- money gamers are willing to put in. ers as games that are initially free allow the And it’s a lot of money; video game users to confer value on them. A far great- giant EA makes $1.3bn (US) per year er proportion of consumers disagree. on microtransactions alone. Due to At a lower level, gamers, such as the success of DLC in mobile con- respected critic Total Biscuit, argue tent, PC and console game develop- that games including microtransac- ers started to apply the same methods tions interject themselves too much, to increase their revenue. The ruining the immersive experi- undeniable success within ence as a result. The inces- IMAGE: SUPER EVIL MEGACORP mobile and Facebook gam- sant ads make players feel ing was, in part, due to as though they’re miss- gamers. On a larger and more integral level, yet more money on DLCs to get ahead. the platform of the games ing out on the full ex- microtransactions within games breed a “pay- Other games, however, such as Middle themselves – a free or cheap perience of the game. to-win” culture: the idea that those who can Earth: Shadow of War, are praised for han- initial purchase to nurture a This aspect of micro- afford to pay the additional price of DLCs gain dling DLCs well, their presence not hindering level of commitment. transaction culture a huge advantage over those in less fortunate a person’s ability to complete it. The vast ma- However, a large pro- tends to function financial circumstances. This system seems portion of its success well for casual to be an accurate portrayal of gaming in the can be attributed to the microtransaction age; those with more, get blatant exploitation of more. Microtransaction three types of people: As a result, there is a divide within the those with a predis- gaming community because those who can’t culture may be position for gambling, afford the DLCs often feel as though they’re naïve members playing half a game. The DLCs within games, of a less techno- more often than not, completely transform destroying the logically advanced the gaming experience. Therefore, some play- “ generation, and ers can feel like, although they raked out £60 gaming industry impressionable for a game, they are only receiving half of the young chil- mobile product. dren. This gamers, Consequently, the ubiquitous microtrans- exploita- tion often en- action culture may be destroying the gaming jority fall short of the experience non-micro- has then IMAGE: WARNERbeen BROS GAMES carried couraging them to become industry. Not through a lack of profits to be transaction games provide. Eventually, this through into the era of core gamers within that for- found using this method, but rather through could lead to a decline in profits for develop- D L C in PC and console mat of game. It doesn’t, however, the abuse of consumers’ trust. Some games ers who use microtransactions within their gaming. USA today tells translate well onto other platforms are created to be intentionally tedious, for the games, as cheated consumers turn their back the tale of a seventeen-year- and is consistently rejected by core sole purpose of encouraging gamers to spend on expensive DLCs. YORK’S BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT?

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www.ey.com/uk/careers recognising The Hidden Gem of the Americas max haydon finds the often overlooked city of guatemala very much to his taste

he Americas are an incredible place for temala and Central America need more recog- volcano, Fuego. I looked up and saw a huge those who love to travel. If you fancy nition. My first step towards loving this part cloud of smoke billowing out from the crater, Troaming the cosmopolitan streets of of the world was based on the Guatemalan before feeling the delayed vibrations through New York, walking among the stars in LA city of Antigua. The entire city is a UNESCO the ground. I’d like to think that there aren’t or winning big in Vegas, then head upwards World Heritage Site and despite going head too many places in the world where you can to the north. On the other hand, if you fancy to head with earthquakes, floods, volcanic climb one volcano while watching another the favelas of Brazil, the stunning salt flats of eruptions and uprisings, the city’s incredible erupt only a few miles away. Bolivia or hiking the Inca Trail in Peru then colonial architecture and cobbled streets have The cuisine is also amazing. Each day you South America is alternatively your best bet. weathered the storm…literally. can choose whether to have empanadas, ta- Despite these often being perceived as the Antigua’s charm is hard to miss with cos, quesadillas, tamales or your bodyweight main areas of interest, the southernmost re- the vibrancy of the markets and the smell of in guacamole for lunch. Not only is the food gion of North America consisting of seven freshly cooked tortillas. You can easily get lost delicious and fresh but so is the coffee. Small small countries, is often overlooked: Central among the striking yellow churches as well as municipalities around the area such as Ciudad America. the grand monasteries and convents dating Vieja are known for producing amazing coffee When I decided to spend my summer back to the 16th century. The small city is also beans from the rich soil of the volcano, Agua. in one of these small countries, Guatemala, full of hidden eateries and cosy coffee spots to This coffee is not only distributed around the just sit back and watch the world (and numer- area of Antigua but similarly sought after in ous tuk-tuks) go by. However, one of the best the US, giving an idea of its unique quality things you can do is take the short climb up and great taste. Despite being some of the “ to the Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross) at best food and drink I have ever had abroad, The city’s architecture the northern edge of the city. The vista point the prices are incredible; you can buy a hearty offers incredible views of Antigua as well as a lunch in one of the restaurants in Antigua for and cobbled streets backdrop of one of the three surrounding vol- no more than £2! canoes looking down upon the city. Overall, my experience of Guatemala was The tallest of these volcanoes called Acat- one full of surprises. I never expected the peo- have weathered the enango can be climbed for about 200 quet- ple, food, architecture and natural landscape zales (approx. £20) and so myself and a few of this area of the world to be so vibrant and storm... literally other volunteers joined a two-day guided hike striking. There is also so much to discover in to reach the summit. The climb was mostly Central America with the chance to go surfing spent walking through the lush rainforest that in El Salvador, diving in Nicaragua, exploring thrives on the slopes of the volcano during the the jungles of Costa Rica or visiting the Ma- some people would genuinely ask “Is that in wet season, until we reached base camp for yan ruins of Belize. Perhaps if more people Africa?’”or say “Nice, I’d love to go to South the night. As we were setting up the tents, one were in the know, then the hidden gem of the America!” and even “Isn’t that a Mexican dip?” of the guides lightly tapped me on the shoul- Americas would finally gain the recognition it Ultimately this made me realise that Gua- der and pointed towards the neighbouring deserves. IMAGE: MAX HAYDON a trek of simplicity: getting back to nature lily abel goes back to basics with the hilltribes of thailand

fter the intensity of Bangkok, the peo- centred on products or ‘things’. Markets line hidden villages of the mountain tribes living smells. A ‘technological and consumer detox’ ple, the noise, the smells and the 24 the streets selling everything from scorpions in basic huts, an overwhelming sense of peace would be an apt term to use. Ahour bustling streets, it was a wel- to shoes; it’s difficult to avoid being sucked filled the air. Kids were playing with sticks Visiting the Hilltribes you become im- come relief to be staying with the Hilltribes into the tourist consumer industry and buy- and chasing each other, adults were caring for mersed in a world where you merely use what (Red Lahu Village and White Karen Village) ing souvenirs that you don’t really need. their children or sat crafting and talking with you need and make do with what is available: for a couple of days. Bangkok, culturally rich Trekking through the luscious jungle (while one another. There was not one piece of techno excess and no waste. This rugged simplic- and totally fascinating, appears to be a city avoiding the leeches) and coming across the nology in sight and it was liberating. ity became a weird kind of luxury. You are free The rustic huts, though perhaps not luxu- from unnecessary distractions; inanimate rious, held everything necessary. The shower objects that you have attached an emotional consisted of a trough of cold water and a value to become simple objects once again that aren’t needed. One of the key differences I noticed with these tribes was their genuinely happy smiles. “ This rugged They may have little money, but they make up this lack of wealth with community spirit and simplicity became a bonds as well as acceptance and kindness. I felt like my time there wasn’t enough and enjoyed the peace it provided from the hustle weird kind of luxury and bustle of the towns and cities. Returning back to the buzzing streets of Bangkok made me realise how living a life of simplicity or even travelling in simplicity bucket, whereas the toilet was a mere hole in is so much more rewarding and informative. the ground. Even after being exposed to tech- By avoiding the temptations of the tourist nology since birth and living a privileged life consumer culture, you focus more on your with running water and flushing toilets, it was surroundings, make time to learn more his- surprisingly easy to adapt to this basic way of tory and go out of your way to discover hid- living. Without the distraction of phones or den secrets. Not only is this a more ethical other technological devices, you begin to no- way to travel, but money-saving too. To keep tice the smaller details of where you are, like it ethical, you must ask permission to visit any the little caterpillar crawling up the post, or tribes, no matter the country you visit; and re- IMAGE: LILY ABEL the distant hum of insects, even the different spect their cultural differences. Food & Drink M19

www.ey.com/uk/careers seasonal shopping: York’s Christmas Market Becky bowe gives us a preview of which stalls you should go to at the york christmas market this year

ing just one thing, make it this. The original wine and hot ciders. Even these more stable YorkyPud wrap became a social media sen- options provide a luxurious and festive edge: sation making it onto the likes of LadBible the cider can be spiced with cinnamon and or- and placing the business well and truly on ange, and the hot chocolate with the alcholic the map, causing the two shops in York to extras of Baileys, Amaretto and many more. have a constant queue bursting out of the Thor’s Tipi invites you to “raise a tankard… doors. The queue is well worth the waiting and toast our Viking God” which I think is a time. Other favourites are hot roast potatoes perfect way to end a long day browsing York’s covered in thick gravy, tubs of pork crackling Christmas market. and hand carved roast pork, apple sauce and If you are interested in going to the stuffing sandwiches – try not to drool too Christmas markets, head down to Parliament much thinking about it. Street to find all these stalls and more. York Looking for something sweet after your is brimming with festive activities so put on festive YorkyPud wrap? Krep (a crepe and your hat and gloves and head into town to en- galettes van) offer an ever-changing seasonal joy the twinkling lights, delicious food, unique menu from vegetarian savoury crepes to the gifts and a warming tipple or two (or more!). sweet Nutella with white chocolate, bananas A full review of the markets will become avail- and strawberries crepe. able online once they have officially opened. Alternatively, I recommend Brown and Blond Brownies, who to date have melted over 60 870 bars of chocolates to make their IMAGE: VISITYORK mouth-watering brownies. Flavours include such delights as butterscotch fudge, pecan ith the festive season soon upon us, your taste buds, the Smokin’ Blues Smoke- and amaretto, white choc chip, and cookie the York Christmas Market offers house and BBQ trailer is here for another year dough caramel. Wa wonderland of wooden chalets offering street food such as Texas beef brisket Of course, it would be rude to preview the each filled with food goodies, gift ideas and and juicy BBQ rib meat rolls using locally market and not include the legendary Thor’s piping hot street food to warm you up in the sourced Yorkshire meat and artisan bread – Tipi. With a setting of a roaring log fire and cold winter air. The market opens from the 16 a real taste of America right within our city cosy ‘Viking’ furs scattered among the bench- November until 22 December with over 100 walls. es, there is a profound feeling of cosiness, stalls in Parliament Street and the Shambles The York Roast Co. will also have their making the Tipi a good shelter from both the Market, a Yuletide Village and much more trailer at the Christmas market alongside their cold and the crowds. festive fun across the city. I have been lucky two shops in Stonegate and Low Petergate. If you are looking to get out from the enough to have a sneak peek at which stalls They offer their famous YorkyPud Wrap with general bustle of the market, try a tipple. The are opening in Parliament Square so be sure a festive twist, all the elements of a Christmas popular Tipi offers themed ales such as Thor’s not to miss them! Dinner wrapped up in a giant Yorkshire pud- Thunder and Dante’s Helle’s Lager, along If you’re looking for something to fire up ding; if you plan on limiting yourself to buy- with the more traditional choices of mulled IMAGE: MANNCREATIVE A festive evening with Jamie oliver Dale lyster wines and dines with jamie oliver at his christmas italian masterclass in york

s a man who owns every Jamie Oliver and enjoy the vol-au-vent canapes I some- cookbook, has purchased half a dozen what shouted at Jamie that I was his biggest Aof his magazines, regularly watches fan, to which he said that he would be happy his TV shows and loves to try out his recipes, to talk food once he’d finished presenting my- (apart from the ones that claim to be 30 Min- self and fellow guests with a taste of his new ute Meals but take far too long for any stu- Christmas menu. dent,) it’s fair to say that I am quite the fan of He began the talk with a comedic anec- Jamie Oliver. dote of his Grandmother accidentally lighting So, when I found myself severely jet- her hair-sprayed head on fire one Christmas lagged and tagged in a post about a competi- with a lit Christmas pudding, which later tion to not only meet, but have dinner and a made him reflect upon the significance of food cookery class with The Naked Chef, I quickly in the festive season. After tasting flavours I put together a pathetic email about how I’m was not previously aware of, Jamie put his his biggest fan, or perhaps his biggest based hand on my shoulder and we discussed our in York. The day before his arrival in York I shared love for food. He was just as friendly woke to a pleasant email stating that myself as he appears to be on TV, treating everyone and a plus one were on the guestlist to have with the same level of value and respect. I an evening with Jamie, consisting of a talk told him how much I valued the hope we both on Christmas food, followed by a masterclass shared of spreading the knowledge of cookery on some rather delicious squash and apricot universally and how student budgeting can tortellini. It’s fair to say that in that moment I force a great deal of creativity from a cook. He felt halfway between Charlie in the Chocolate seemed rather pleased that his passion and Factory and Roger Federer after a game on knowledge was shared across generations and Wimbledon turf. different backgrounds, which led him to con- Practically running from my seminar tinue to talk of the universality of food, and with glee, I arrived at Jamie’s Italian with 15 how we can learn a great deal from one an- minutes to spare to be greeted with a glass of other. Christmas prosecco and the presence of fellow After great amounts of eating, a free food enthusiasts. After befriending chefs and signed cookbook and a chat with The Naked journalists, I was approached by a waiter with Chef himself, Jamie Oliver proved himself not a board of canapes in one hand, prosecco in only to be a great cook with incredible ideas the other and a great grin. On a 180-degree well communicated, but also a bold human turn I was to realise this waiter was actually being that treats others with gratitude and Jamie himself. While trying to remain calm respect. IMAGE: EDELMAN Musings M20 10 things i hate www.ey.com/uk/ Splitting Hairs About uniIMAGE: HOLLY HUXTER jack davies moans about what’s pissing him off of late by Rory Kelly

1. Top of the list this week are the students who decided to vote ‘Yes’ to electing a Class on Campus: The Joys of Student Politics Working Class Officer for the University. As a working class person myself, I find this move both patronising and pointless, achieving little other than further dividing the already fractured student body. he students of the University of York students is as meaningful and distinct a cat- just voted, 51 percent to 49 percent, egory as the others. But the shaky founda- 2. Okay, so if you’ve read this column before, you’ll know that the previous point is a Tto institute the position of Working tions of this new position have also inevita- little out of sync with my usual style. Never fear, because point two focuses on the stu- Class and Social Mobility Officer as a new bly pointed to the shaky foundations of the position on YUSU’s team. I, like many York whole enterprise of having different officers pid fucking washing machine in my student house. It has broken three times in two students, spent much of the weeks leading for different social groups. weeks, the latest occasion covering me in rancid stank-water. Not cool. up to this vote pawing over the topic in ago- If YUSU is going to appoint an officer nising detail with flatmates over dinner and to address the inadequacies of the class sys- 3. The first submission for the third-year English dissertation was due this week, tak- with other students in the library. The inter- tem in our country, of course they’ll have ing the form of a perplexing “annotated bibliography”, where you choose a load of est that the referendum has sparked seems to answer the question of ‘what is class?’, a sources you want to use and analyse them. The diss isn’t due until summer. Come on to be grounded in the essential instability of question that many historians and sociolo- York, you really expect me to have started reading before, like, May? class as a concept. Whereas it is compara- gists spend their careers failing to answer. tively easy to define the people being repre- To some, that in itself is farcical. Why are 4. On the topic of the English degree, to the bastards who consistently ask “so, are you sented by the positions of BME, Women’s, people primarily elected to perform an ad- going to be a teacher when you finish?”NO! There are other, admittedly minimal on LGBT+ officer, class is the most trans- ministrative role also forced to grapple with possibilities out there. And I hate children. parently socially constructed of our social some of the greatest philosophical problems constructs. of our time? Children. The new position can theoretically be As a result some students regard the 5. held by anyone, but the consensus seems to whole thing as the twisted child of identity be that it would rather miss the point if it politics, an attempt to stomp out injustice 6. I can’t work out whether it’s my miniscule student loan or prodigious drinking habits wasn’t a working class person taking on the by further entrenching the categories by that require me to have a part-time job during uni. Either way, bartending three job. But people rise and fall within the class which people are treated unjustly. But this shifts a week to entitled knobheads at an unnamed, five star city centre hotel is system, over the course of a lifetime and even is the kind of tunnel vision that you can somewhat taking its toll. before they get to university. So who gets to usually rely on centrists for. The broader be the arbiter of which class each student on problem is that student welfare itself is as Yorkshire is a county so deprived of luxury that it transpires aforementioned five star this campus belongs to? It’s a long-stand- unstable a concept as class; as hostile to easy 7. hotel, is, indeed, the only one in the entire county. Fingers crossed my bosses are ing debate between my parents, both born definition or summation as the concepts at reading and I get the sack. working class, whether or not they have to the centre of our most tedious thinkpieces. forfeit such a label now that they’ve built a If students are suffering because of broader 8. I’ve bought an academic year diary from YUSU shop in the hope that it somehow comfortable middle class life for themselves political and cultural issues, then who’s to spurs me into organising myself prior to essay deadlines come the end of term. So complete with house, car, just north of 2.4 say that such issues aren’t the domain of kids, and that unnecessarily large newspa- student politics? far, the pages are filled with plans such as “Pete’s birthday party – buy alcohol”, “have per middle class people can’t resist buying It’s an open question, and one that shave” and “buy new trainers”. Nice going, Jack. on Sundays. most of us, judging by the lack of engage- As with most votes held in our vibrant ment with student politics, would prefer 9. You never get to see dead geese anywhere on campus. I was thinking this the student democracy, this one was decided by not to answer rather than answer poorly. other day; one minute, they’re all over the place, shitting everywhere and attacking a relatively small group of people who care It’s not as sexy a question as ‘what is class’. students, the next they’re gone. I know they migrate, but where do they actually die? a good deal more than the rest of the cam- But as funding for universities continues to Just be interesting to see a dead goose. I’m easily pleased. pus. And if we’re going to accept that part of be cut and fees likely increased, reminding addressing students’ needs means address- the university that time and money have to 10. Finally, and in true Scrooge style, it is too early to have Christmas decorations up. ing the problems of the specific groups that be given to issues of student welfare means 1st December and I’m all over it, but I walked into my girlfriend’s house the other day society has sought to dole out problems un- answering unsexy student politics questions and it was a fucking grotto. I haven’t recovered from my Halloween hangover yet… equally to, then doing so for working class like that.

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help hold back the regional ambi- the UN claims may lead to famine greeted with the usual pomp, Saad channel resigning from his post, tions of Iran. In the new Crown and the starvation of up to seven al-Hariri’s plane touched down on 3 shocking the world. His resignation Jacob Phillips Prince, however, they seem to have million Yemenis. Britain too has November to the sight of Saudi po- speech voiced fears of a poential as- EDITOR gotten more than they bargained been criticised for its role in sup- licemen. sassination and accused Iran and for. plying weapons to the Saudi regime Sources close to al-Hariri have the Hezbollah party of causing grief Mohammed bin Salman’s rise which the Crown Prince has de- informed the press that his phone throughout his nation. to power within the kingdom has ployed in its war in Yemen. was confiscated and he was placed Statements such as the claim LAST WEEK witnessed dramatic been dominated by the proxy war Lebanon too has long been a under house arrest. Although Saudi that the Arab world would “cut off change in the political climate of taking place in Yemen. Saudi Arabia battleground for regional powers. To Arabia has denied that he has been the hands that wickedly extend it” the Saudi Arabia. Journalists, poli- has been criticised for alleged war the surprise of many, the Lebanese held against his will, the interna- are out of character for al-Hariri. ticians, and the constant rumblings crimes in the con- Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri tional community be- Lebanese President Michel Aoun, of Twitter have labelled heir appar- flict. resigned shortly after arriving lieve that al-Hariri is an ally of Hezbollah, claims that his ent Crown Prince Mohammed bin The Saudi in the kingdom. Rather the latest victim of prime minister is being held against Salman’s attempts to consolidate forces have than be- Salman’s solidifi- his will. Lebanese sources stated power by purging major rivals a caused ing cation of power. that Saudi Arabia hopes to replace Middle Eastern form of the Night of outrage Within a him with his older brother. the Long Knives. by estab- day al-Hariri A middle eastern cold war be- The Crown Prince is a relative lishing a appeared on a tween Iran and Saudi Arabia has moderniser who seems determined blockade Saudi-owned left Lebanon as the fighting ground to liberalise the infamously puritan- which T V with the Iran-backed militant Hez- nical state at home but has insti- bollah group and the Saudi-backed gated an aggressive foreign policy. Future Movement in coalition gov- Saudi Arabia’s influence extends far ernment. beyond its borders and this attempt Saudi Arabia and Hezbollah to consolidate power will have glob- have a long history of conflict. Hez- al ramifications. bollah are equipped with a heavily The anti-corruption purge has armed fighting force, as well as a witnessed the detainment of 11 Sau- role in government. Ten years ago di princes, four ministers, and tens conflict led to severe Sunni-Shia of former ministers. This includes clashes and a Hezbollah takeover of billionaire Alwaleed bin Talal, one Beirut. With a strong Saudi influ- of the kingdom’s most prominent ence returning, clashes may be seen businessmen, as well as Prince Al- again in Lebanon. waleed, a nephew of the king, al-Hariri’s resignation appears In total, more than 200 peo- a week after Saudi Arabia ordered ple have been arrested and up to its citizens to leave Lebanon be- 1700 bank accounts have been fro- cause of rising tensions. With a zen. The Crown Prince’s actions go power vacuum in place in both na- against the Establishment of Saudi tions, it seems that Mohammed bin society. The ultra-conservative bed- Salman will now look to enjoy un- rock which the country once stood contested rule over his own country upon may crumble. and act as a political puppet master Saudi Arabia was as cautious in in the Middle East in order to gain foreign policy as it has been sluggish dominance in the region. The bold with social change. Long has the US Crown Prince is certainly making a hoped for a more proactive ally to IMAGE: HARRIET CHESHIRE IMAGE: JOHN DOE mark. Is there potential for change in Zimbabwe?

ernment. Despite assurances from poor decisions have plummeted the that the old wing of the ruling party, The recent action by the mili- the military, many are cynical about country into economic hardship. the Zanu-PF, were being eroded tary seems unlikely to usher in a Niamh Carroll their claim that the country will re- He is subject to EU and US sanc- in favour of this new guard led by new order in Zimbabwe, though DEPUTY POLITICS EDITOR turn to normal after they purge the tions, and few in the West would Grace Mugabe. In a statement a the power of President Mugabe, criminals from around Mugabe, as mourn his departure. Despite this, general warned against “purging, long a giant of African politics, will Ugandan journalist Charles Oyan- he is still seen by many Zimbabwe- which is clearly tar- undoubtedly be eroded. This is go-Obbo tweeted “if it looks like a ans as an anti-colonial hero. geting members of something his opponents have “THIS IS NOT a military takeover coup, walks like a coup and quacks Mugabe’s power has seemed the party with a sought for decades, but the of government,” declared the Major like a coup, then it’s a coup”. unassailable for many decades in liberation back- recent action has not been General, (who donned an army be- Even last week it would have Zimbabwe; so why then has this ground”. The staged by reformers. For ret and camouflage jacket)address- seemed unimaginable that Mugabe’s coup-which-isn’t-a-coup taken military leader- years there has been ing the Zimbabwean people on tele- authority would be challenged in place? The answer lies in a decision ship, many of quiet hope for sub- vision. There was a surprise change this way. Mugabe is the oldest living to sack Vice-President Emmerson whom are veter- stantive change; in- to listings, as troops took control Mnangawa. ans of the guer- stead this represents of national broadcaster ZBC in the This move was widely seen as rilla war, wish to a power struggle within early hours of Wednesday morning. For years there an attempt by Mugabe to set up his retain the old the ruling party, which Maj Gen Sibusiso Moyo read out a wife, Grace, as his successor. Grace guard. even if it brings about statement from the military, stating has been quiet Mugabe, who is nicknamed “Gucci a change of that they were seeking to “pacify a Grace” for her extravagant spending leader is degenerating political, social and hope for habits in impoverished Zimbabwe, unlikely economic situation in our country”, “ is four decades her husband’s jun- to bring and targeting criminals around ior. Mrs Mugabe has not denied about President Robert Mugabe. The mili- substantive her aspirations to the presidency, signifi- tary say they are holding talks with stating in 2014, “They say I want cant re- him over his future as President of change to be president. Why not? Am I not form. Zimbabwe. Mugabe has appeared in a Zimbabwean?”. She has support- public only once since the military head of state and is the only Presi- ers in her own right, known as action. dent an independent Zimbabwe has Generation 40 or G40, who rep- This, however, did not consti- ever known. resent a younger generation that tute a coup, the military have insist- Robert Mugabe is viewed by the came of age after the struggle for ed. Mugabe is under house arrest West as an authoritarian President, independence. but he is “safe and sound” and they who has squandered the potential The sacking of 74-year-old do not wish to overthrow the gov- Zimbabwe once had and whose Mnangawa seemed to represent IMAGE: PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 17 Trump makes IMAGE: ZOE NORFOLK Asian trade trip

China rhetoric he used during the 2016 Presidency race. Ashleigh Huddart During his time in Vietnam, POLITICS CORRESPONDENT Donald Trump made clear that during his presidency, the US would pursue one-on-one negotia- PRESIDENT DONALD Trump tions in terms of trade, rather than has returned from a gruelling 12 signing multinational trade deals day trip to east Asia, during which such as the Trans-Pacific Part- he attended three international nership, or the TPP. At a regional summits and met with more than summit in the country, Trump al- half a dozen foreign leaders. The luded that the reason for this is be- region is vital to the US’s trade cause his administration “will not prospects, and was another crucial tolerate” a continuation of what test for Trump’s diplomacy creden- he sees as trade abuses, and that tials. to do business with the US, coun- Beginning in Japan and run- tries must “follow the rules” of such ning through South Korea, China, partnerships or deals. Vietnam and the Phillipines, the Despite the US having with- 12 day tour had the potential to drawn from the 12-nation TPP, be pivotal in foreign perceptions President Trump has insisted he of Trump: a chance to prove his still wants the US to be a key player diplomatic prowess, address the in international trade, specifically nuclear threat from North Korea Asia. “I am here to offer a renewed or perhaps discuss the fate of Tai- partnership with America,” Trump wan. told a summit meeting in Vietnam Calamity in the Cabinet Security dominated the trip over the weekend, “to work to- from the offset, as Trump and the gether to strengthen the bonds of leaders of China, South Korea and friendship and commerce between spite election slogans, strong and her gives Patel a path back to the Japan convened to discuss North all of the nations of the Indo-Pa- Oscar Bentley stable government isn’t a real- Cabinet one day. Korea and the encroachingly hos- cific, and together, to promote our ity. May built an image of being a Remainer Fallon was replaced tile nature of Supreme Leader Kim prosperity and security.” DEPUTY EDITOR journeywoman politician as Home by former Chief Whip Gavin Wil- Jong-un. Trump encouraged mili- Perhaps indicative of this de- Secretary: a Prime Minister who liamson, previously of Cameron’s tary hardware sales in Tokyo and sire for cooperation on trade in the might not be flashy and charming remain camp, while Patel was re- Seoul, boasting that the deal would Asian continent, then, is the joint THE PRIME MINISTER Theresa like Blair or Cameron, but one that placed by fellow Brexiteer Penny mean “a lot of jobs for us and a lot signing of commercial contracts May’s already unstable government gets on with the job. Mordaunt, keeping the balance of of safety for Japan” in a joint news between Trump and Jinping for has been rocked by a series of The problem is that she can’t opinion, which preserves the little conference with Prime Minister the sale of American exports, such scandals which have forced two do that. Keeping her head down power the Prime Minister has left, Shinzo Abe. as natural gas and computer chips. of the cabinet’s big hitters to and getting along with the job isn’t in place. President Trump has since Notwithstanding, these contracts resign, the now former Defence working and she simply doesn’t The cabinet is a careful balance hailed the trip a success. “I think may be little more than sympto- Secretary Michael Fallon and have the flair to respond to the con- of those who supported Leave and we made a lot of progress just in matic of China’s unwillingness to former International Development those who supported Remain in terms of relationship,” Trump told go near subjects they consider to Secretary Priti Patel. last year’s referendum, which al- reporters as Air Force One left Ma- be uncomfortable. Christopher As the Weinstein scandal Despite election lows May to have the casting vote, nila. “We actually sold $300 bil- Johnson, an expert on China at the spreads to Westminster, Fallon so keeping that equilibrium is cru-

lion worth of equipment and other Center for Strategic and Interna- chose to fall on his sword when slogans, a strong cial to keeping her grip on power. things and I think that number is tional Studies, said that “China is alleged sexual misconduct caught Gavin Williamson’s appoint-

going to be quadrupled very quick- willing to sign [business] deals all up with him. Fallon’s resignation and stable ment also shows her weakness. He ly.” day long, as long as it stays away will hit May hard, as the cabinet “ was essentially the puppet master Despite this self-proclaimed from industrial policy and the mar- loses one of its most competent here, and after running her suc- success, President Trump has faced ket access issues that they’re seek- media performers. government isn’t cessful leadership campaign, May criticism at home for his silence on ing to avoid.” Patel’s demise came as a string simply did not have the political human rights during the trip, fail- President Trump evidently of secret meetings she had with a reality capital to stop Williamson snaking ing to mention the issue in China viewed his trip to Asia as a success. Israeli officials, including Prime his way into running a Whitehall or in the Phillipines. There was Perhaps it was this confidence that Minister Netanyahu, were exposed. stant issues and scandals that be- department. no public recognition of the thou- prompted him to round off the trip Crucially, this isn’t the reason she siege her government. Theresa May is a weak leader sands who have died so far in Fili- with a surprisingly warm attitude was forced to resign, but for her May must try and restore an air who has failed to keep an orderly pino President Rodrigo Duterte’s towards the press. He joked about failure to confess all initially. When of competence and strength to her and stable government; however, “war on drugs”, nor during Trump’s the length of the trip with report- May hauled Patel into Number 10 government and, in her defence, she has proved competent at poli- time with Xi Jinping, who is cur- ers: “We’ll give you a chance to on Monday 6 November to give her she had no choice but to fire diso- ticking, and through sheer prag- rently leading China’s most severe sleep,” Trump said. “Because the a dressing down, the Secretary mis- bedient ministers in order to retain matism has managed to cling on crackdown on human rights in press, I have to tell you, I’m very led the Prime Minister by keeping some illusion of power. Allowing to the top job. Ultimately, however, decades. Indeed his time with Xi impressed. You stayed with us. You more meetings hush which when Patel to resign demonstrates how the Prime Minister may prove to be Jinping was surprisingly cordial were able to hang in there. I’m very discovered led to her resignation. weak May’s position is, as allowing only a pawn in the game of power considering the infamous anti- proud of you.” These scandals show that, de- Patel to resign rather than sacking brokers.

Electoral Commission, there was relations between members of the when such diversity of identity is LEFT WING not a legal necessity to vote. Despite same sex caused popular revulsion both accepted and cherished. this, over 12.7 million people and as recently as a few of decades ago It is by the clash of ideas that RIGHT WING about 79.5 per cent of eligible voters and it was by minority voices fight- society moves forward, much as took part. I suspect this might not ing for a platform that progress was we now hope it will do in Australia Thoughts from the Politics Editor be enough for A C Grayling, though, achieved. before the year is done with same- and I await his demands for a rerun. The diversity of ideas can be sex marriage. I commend YUSU for AUSTRALIANS HAVE voted over- “get on with it and get this done, this This past week our own YUSU as much a source of strngth as our demonstrating the virtue of open whelmingly in an advisory survey to year, before Christmas.” It is hoped hosted an enjoyable ‘Big Debate’ diversity of identity. It is by the free debate, and I congratulate Australia legalise same-sex marriage across by campaigners that legislation will on the rise of so-called ‘snowflake arena of courteous debate that the on its historic move towards a more the country. An eight-week postal be introduced to Parliment in the culture’. The wave of liberation best ideas find triumph and the equitable life for its citizens. Let us vote was conducted and 61.6 per coming days. across the West has come because worst are discarded; not by no- safeguard our noble Western tradi- cent of voters opted “yes for love”, As the poll was a postal survey of persistent hard-fought battles to platforming and censorship. It is tion from degradation sure in the in the words of Prime Minister Mal- conducted by the government and change minds and hearts one per- by such debate that we have arrived knowledge that we all benefit from colm Turnball. Turnball pledged to not an election administered by the son at a time. The very notion of at a unique time in modern history it. www.ey.com/uk/careers BUSINESS Tuesday 21 November 2017 18 Comment: Graduate jobs can change lives now

how it is in today’s society. But why? Of course one in ten of these So why have things changed? tests and damnable virtual email Jack Harmsworth Tales of evening dinners, wine stalls may be inhabited by a com- The simple answer is a self-confi- trays. Our futures are traded on lit- BUSINESS EDITOR receptions and afternoon presenta- pany whose motive is not to profit dence defeating cocktail of increas- tle more than software logic puzzles. tions resonate in my father’s recol- from the next financial crisis or the ing numbers of graduates and de- This scattergun approach clears the lection of the eighties milk round. destruction of the Middle East: I creasing numbers of professional field for the lucky few who climb Companies were then eager to at- refer to the dazzling array of weap- jobs. In 2015 a record breaking 235 aboard HMS Economic Security. I “HOW IS THE milk round going?” tract students to apply for positions ons manufacturers that seem to line 000 students were accepted onto hope they understand how large a my dad asked me one Sunday even- in their companies. However, my every science fair. In these stalls we university courses. This is despite role luck has played for them. ing. In reply I expressed my con- own experience at the University of usually become acquainted with a fees tripling to a historical high of This is not to say a return to fusion as to what this lactose ath- York’s modern and rather drab ver- bubbly smiling drone dispatched the recruitment practices of old are letic phenomenon is? I was then sion, which we now call a ‘careers from the likes of the Civil Service We must the way forward. Such recruitment immersed in the world of eighties fair’ certainly does not reflect this. or the overstaffed Teach First stall. practices did overwhelmingly ben- recruitment practice with all its bi- At any one of these events one be- They tempt you with shiny public efit the privileged white male over zarre simplicity and surety. comes accustomed to the seemingly service holiday packages and tan- acknowledge that his peers. Indeed, it is important It turns out the ‘milk round’ is never-ending row of financial cor- talising offers to retain one’s moral that recruitment processes consid- a well-known term refering to the porations encouraging you to ap- principles. Yet even these bastions university is no er the diversity of their applicants. process of companies visiting uni- ply for their eight stage application of public service, with well-respect- Developments of practices such as versities to seek new recruits. It also process, eighty-hour week position ed career ladders, still offer the same longer a guarantee name-blind screenings are some- turns out this process was very dif- and almost guaranteed coke-ridden rigorous eight or nine stage applica- thing we should encourage to ad- ferent thirty years ago compared to mental burnout by age forty-five. tion process that makes one’s far off dress unequal ethnic and gendered dream of climbing Mount Everest for a professional representation in our country’s big- seem more realistic. gest companies and public services. By this point the reader may job We must, however, acknowledge be comforting themselves with the the fact that university is no longer idea that my father attended an elite £9000 per year. At the same” time a guarantee for a professional job. Oxbridge college and that as such the number of professional jobs has Automation is just one other phe- the old milk round ‘handshake and declined. According to a report by nomena that will see to the increas- a wink’ process was an inevitable the Chartered Institute of Person- ing scarcity of such positions. culmination of privilege. In reality, nel Development, over half of new University can still be valuable this is not the case; he did Material graduates are now in non-graduate aside from its career implications. It Science, at Leeds. Admittedly sci- jobs. This means that companies encourages us to think critically, al- ence graduates have always had rea- and public services are now the lows us time to consider important son to be confident when it comes to ones with the power to indulgently political and philosophical issues job searching as their skill shortage pick the cream of the graduate crop. and is generally a great way to stave is a neverending culmination of a Welcome to the X-factor effect. off the rat race of employment. Stu- poor high school education system Here we arrive at the disturb- dents must therefore keep in mind and the ridiculous notion of A lev- ing situation of hordes of students these very real reasons to go to uni- els, which allows teenagers to base applying for graduate schemes of- versity above its much sold upon life-defining subject decisions on fering well paid, career-building idea of economic prosperity. The glamorised delusions of highflying opportunities that only very few will milk rounds of old are gone and the drama and literature-based careers be finally accepted on. In response, new X-factor process is here to stay. aged just sixteen. Nevertheless, it employers have created intricate If you’re lucky enough to make it all was not just science grads who were assessment stages that randomly the way to the final, then congratu- embraced by these milk rounds. In- sieve equally capable candidates. lations, but please remember you deed, a Politics student had almost That is how students have become were just one situational judgement the same experience at any Russell well-rehearsed in the fear-inducing error away from being one of the IMAGE: JAY DYER Group university. language of situational judgement ones left behind. Catalonian crisis fuelling business exodus

accounting for 16 per cent of the stop seeking independence. domestic product of an independ- that Spain would veto Catalonia’s RIZWAAN AHMAD population, it constitutes around 19 The crisis especially alarmed ent Catalonia will be reduced by 30 membership. DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR per cent of Spain’s GDP, more than the financial sector; CaixaBank, per cent as a result of being out- Applied to the British situation, any other region. Furthermore, it Spain’s third largest bank and one side the single market. the Catalonian business exo- accounts for roughly one quarter of of the biggest lenders in Catalo- dus calls to mind David Spain’s total foreign exports. Bar- nia, decided to move to Valencia Cameron’s fears of an THE SCENES OF Catalonian pro- celona, its capital city, is the fourth a mere five days after the vote. “economic bomb” if testors being forcibly prevented most powerful city by GDP in the Spain’s fifth largest banking Britain were to leave from taking part in a referendum on EU, with over 5.5 million visitors group, Banco Sabadell, decided the EU. Compa- the region’s independence sparked a year. Yet the region paid nearly the same in an emergency meet- nies have be- a global outpouring of sympa- €10bn more in taxes than it received ing on 5 October. CaixaBank’s gun to look thy. Hundreds were hurt as vot- back. Despite its booming economy, press release cited the need to at plans ers clashed with police tasked with the business world has not respond- “protect the interests of the bank’s to move stopping the vote, which had been ed kindly to the political uncertain- customers, shareholders and em- jobs to held illegal by Spain’s Constitutional ty. Since the referendum on 1 Octo- ployees” by ensuring it remains Euro- Court. Since then, the crisis has only ber, over 2,400 Catalan companies within the EU. pean cit- worsened. After an overwhelming have moved their legal base out of It is the latter concern - of ies such as vote in favour of independence, the region, according to Spain’s Na- remaining within the EU’s single Frankfurt, the Catalan Parliament unilaterally tional Company Registry. The Span- market - which most worries busi- highlight- declared independence, which was ish government has happily encour- nesses. Freixenet, an iconic Cata- ing fears shortly afterwards nullified by the aged this exodus, passing a decree lonian producer of Cava (spar- These about losing imposition of direct rule by Mariano making it easier for companies to kling wine), voiced fears of losing fears are substan- access to the Rajoy, the Spanish Prime Minister. shift to other parts of the country. competitiveness if the region were tiated; two thirds of Catalo- single market. One of the key grounds for the The number of moves has spiked at subjected to tariffs in its trading nia’s trade is with the EU, yet in The Catalonia example underlines calls for independence has been the key points in the situation. A high with Europe. “We cannot run the the case of secession, rejoining the the significance of economic align- supposedly unfair contribution of of 268 companies left the region risk of being outside the European bloc would be difficult. The pro- ment with the EU, a troubling sign Catalonia to the Spanish state; pro- on 19 October, after the passing of Union,” said the CEO of the com- cess for a nation joining the Union when the possibility of a “no-deal” testors proclaim “Madrid nos roba” the deadline set by Rajoy for Carles pany. Luis de Guindos, Spain’s involves unanimous agreement by Brexit is being seriously discussed - Madrid is robbing us. Despite Puigdemont, the Catalan leader, to finance minister, claims that the all existing members. It is likely at home. IMAGE: LECREUSOIS IMAGE: www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 19

Is Spotify financially well in tune? WEEK IN NUMBERS individual songwriters and pro- it has not fully captured the online future of the music industry is un- ducers a fixed price per song, Spo- streaming market. Tidal and Deezer clear. Vinyl sales hit a 25 year high Nicholas Brown Digest of the week’s most DEPUTY BUSINESS EDITOR tify pays royalties on the number of are other names in the industry but this year with sales increasing by 53 streams as a proportion of all the neither have captured Spotify’s huge per cent from 2015. Statistics pro- important figures. songs streamed on the platform. market share. duced by the British Phonographic This contrasts with Apple’s iTunes Spotify has identified that it Industry show that the vinyl indus- REVENUE AT SPOTIFY UK rose system which arguably brought on- must expand its services to create try has grown for the last nine years. $49.5bn by over 37 per cent in 2016 in ac- line music to a mass audience for new revenue streams. It has been Although it has been suggested counts filed at Companies House the first time in 2001. iTunes charg- reported that the streaming gi- that music downloads like those on Airbus has secured a record con- this month, just before its expected es users per song or album whereas ant is planning on extending their iTunes will not exist in the next 10 tract for 430 aircraft with US in- stock market listing later this year. Spotify follows a “freemium” model partnership with the merchandis- years, LPs have grown due to their vestment firm Indigo Partners The Swedish-based firm have con- where basic features are provided ing firm, Merchbar, in order to sell intergenerational popularity. Mil- tinued a trajectory of positive finan- with advertisement and more ad- beauty products. It has also been lennials have been attracted to new cial results namely due to a 26 per vanced features are provided with a suggested that the firm will offer lis- artists selling vinyls. cent rise in subscription revenue. subscription. teners the chance to ‘buy the look’ of Even though Spotify has per- The online music firm has The firm generates rev- their favourite artists online. formed exceptionally well over the revolutionised the way music enue both from free users However, no direct rev- past few years, it is almost inevi- is consumed across the world as other companies pay ad- enue will be gained. The table that new technology will since its launch in 2008. Ini- vertising fees and through streaming giant is plan- replace the role it plays as a tially, Spotify started by using subscribed users. ning on using this part- music provider, while the resur- major licencing deals with This model’s success nership to attract new gence in trends like vinyl music labels to grow their is revealed by the 60 mil- artists who would continuously pre- online content. Now their lion paid users Spotify be interested in sell- sent a challenge. content is derived from a has. Many firms are ing merchandise. The firm £15bn variety of sources in- therefore trying This project is pro- has been riddled with cluding independent to catch up. jected to create a controversy in recent Amount invested by the Indian record labels and Apple new income stream years, for example its government in a nationwide toilet artists uploading Music was from the 80 million long-running dispute building programme music every day, launched free users of the ser- with Taylor Swift, who amounting to in 2015 as vice. One of the firm’s removed her entire over 30m songs. a way to di- main aims is to become music collection from This business versify the the third biggest adver- the service in late 2014 £266m model has iTunes tiser after Google and Fa- after writing in the Wall Street proved suc- plat- cebook. This relationship Journal: “It’s my opinion Fine charged to HSBC by French cessful over form. As with Merchbar aims to that music should not be authorities for tax evasion the past few of June help fulfil that ambition free”. Subsequently, the years. Unlike 2017, Ap- by creating a system online giant’s future is traditional CD ple Music of recurring adver- not set in stone and sales or iTunes song had 27 million tisers. cannot be predict- purchases which pay IMAGE: PATRIK RAGNARSSON users. However, However, the IMAGE: LECREUSOIS ed. The gender pay gap in analysis

of equal pay. However, this reveals women witness a pay gap of 26.2 utive officers during the fiscal year Jacob Phillips how the problem of equal pay does per cent. What this seems to reveal 2016. Therefore it seems that the 4.3% EDITOR not just involve gender. is that race is a much larger factor UK needs to catch up with the rest Age can also be a significant in terms of how pay is allocated, for of Europe if it is to attract profes- UK unemployment rate as of Sep- factor on how men’s pay compares women at least, compared to loca- sional women. tember, the lowest since 1975 to women’s pay. Women in their fif- tion or age. However, less orthodox areas 10 NOVEMBER marked a signifi- ties are the age group with the big- In addition, the FTSE 100 only of business seem to be leading by cant day in the world of Business. gest pay gap, standing at a stagger- had six female chief exec- example. A total of 83 per cent of Representing “Equal Pay Day”, 10 ing 18.6 per cent. However, the gap sports now reward men and women November marks the day when is now growing among younger equal prize money and £25 women are essentially not being groups as well. Women in even though main- paid for the remaining 51 days of the their twenties now face stream sports Fine given to a cleaner through year as a result of the inferior wages a 5.5 per cent pay gap such as football, the app ‘Handy’ for taking a day they receive compared to their male whereas they were golf and cricket off counterparts. Currently the gender subject to just a 1.1 are the worst of- pay gap for full time workers is 14.1 per cent pay gap in fenders, female per cent, meaning that for every £1 2011. Perhaps this role models that a man earns, a women earns shows a digression are beginning just 86 pence. in the movement for to receive However, the gender pay gap equality for women in more respect. varies depending on different age the workplace. Northern groups, location and industry. This This is confirmed by Ireland is cur- means that some women are in how the UK has declined rently lead- fact much worse off than others. So on the global stage in ing the way to who’s in the best and worst posi- terms of its gender equal- a more equal UK. tion? ity. Although it was once In 2015, typical fe- In terms of location, women the ninth most gender- male full-time hourly 1.4% working full time in London fall equal country in 2006, earnings, excluding victim to the largest gender pay gap it is now twentieth in overtime, amount- Japanese GDP growth in third in the country. The gender pay gap the 2017 rankings with ed to 101 per cent quarter of 2017. This comes after for the capital stands at a miserable the sixth worst pay gap in of male earnings com- seven quarters of positive growth 20.7 per cent, meaning that women the EU. This is most ap- pared to a ratio of 91 per for the Japanese economy earn a fifth less than men do. Con- parent in our treatment of different cent for the UK as a whole. There-

versely, women in Wales witness a ethnicities. Black African women ELLIE HOPLEY IMAGE: fore there is hope that equal pay will pay gap of just 8.3 per cent, mak- face a high pay gap of 24 per cent soon become more uniform across IMAGE CREDITS: (TOP TO BOTTOM) LAPPIN, ing it the best place to live in terms while Pakistani and Bangladeshi the UK. DAHLSTROM, AND OCAL www.ey.com/uk/careers SCIENCE Tuesday 21 November 2017 20 What is the environmental impact of print media?

cut lumber is used in paper produc- grams. This is roughly equivalent sible concept. However, a closer in- newspaper’s servers and WiFi rout- Josie Rogers tion. to half a flight from Leeds to Lon- spection reveals that producing an ers. On top of this, many electronic DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Deforestation is one of the big- don. However, recycling can vastly online newspaper may perhaps be devices contain rare metals, such as gest problems associated with the reduce the environmental impact of as environmentally detrimental as palladium and cadmium, which are paper industry. It can affect biodi- a newspaper. It reduces overall wa- printing a physical edition. A study not always widely recycled. versity, soil fertility and water qual- ter use by 60 per cent, energy use by by the KTH Centre for Sustainable To complicate matters further, LAST EDITION, Nouse printed ity. Furthermore, trees act as carbon 40 per cent, air pollution by 74 per Communications found that read- there are many factors that affect 2500 copies, but what environmen- sinks that seques- ter carbon cent and water pollution by 35 per ing a web-based paper for 30 the outcome of lifecycle assess- tal impact does this actually have? dioxide from cent. Lee-Berners adjusted his car- minutes every day ments, from the type and brand of To produce just one copy of the bon footprint prediction if the has device used, to the mill at which the Nouse, 270 grams of wood, 8.5 aforementioned paper paper was manufactured. grams of sulphur, 4 was recycled It also depends

grams of chlo- and found FEATURES • GAMING • ARTS • FASHION • THE SHOOT • MUSIC • FILM & TV • FOOD & DRINK which environ- rine, 13 grams of that it mental impacts calcium carbon- would are considered ate, and 30 litres drop to only the most impor- of water are need- 1.8 kg of car- tant. For example, ed. To put that into bon released the large amount perspective, that’s into the atmos- of water needed to enough water to fill phere. manufacture paper the average kitchen Many of these concerns the UK less bin. In addition, pa- calculations merely than countries with wa- per production is an consider the production ter scarcity. The answer COOL BRITANNIA energy-intensive proof the physical newspaper to whether online news- cess. The paper industry and ignore the processes papers are greener than is the fifth biggest energy that go into writing it, such LOOKING BACK AT A VERY their traditional coun- consumer on the planet, as in offices and meetings. To terparts is anything but using four per cent of the accurately analyse the impact BRITISH CULTURAL REVOLUTION well-defined. With many world’s energy. However, atmosphere of a copy of Nouse, we would different factors to consider, one redeeming feature of and use it for photosynthe- have to take into account the approxi- there can be no clear-cut con- the paper industry is that it sis. Therefore, fewer forests lead to electricity used to power journalists’ mately the same envi- clusion. While the decision to contributes less than one per cent to a higher concentration of atmos- laptops, transportation from the ronmental impact as reading scale back a newspaper’s production the global greenhouse gas inventory pheric carbon dioxide - a major con- printers to campus, and the energy a physical newspaper. may be founded on good intentions, due to high use of renewable energy tributor to global warming. used to heat the office, along with a The environmental impact of it might not have the desired effect. and biomass. Another impact to consider is myriad of other minor stages to the publishing online journalism is less However, what is common At the time this article was a newspaper’s carbon footprint. Ac- production process. tangible than that of traditional knowledge is that after finishing a written, 478 448 879 tonnes of pa- cording to Mike LeeBerners, a lead- Perhaps a move to online jour- print journalism. While it is neces- newspaper, such as the one you are per have been produced worldwide ing expert in carbon footprinting, nalism would tackle this environ- sary to consider the energy used to reading, recycling it will help negate this year. This requires a substantial a ‘quality’ weekend paper’s edition mental issue. Using the web to stay run the device on which the paper is the environmental consequences of amount of timber to produce: 40 which is sent to landfill after use updated on current events is pos- read, people must also take into ac- the media industry be it online or per cent of the world’s commercially has a carbon footprint of 4.1 kilo- sibly a more environmentally sen- count the energy used to power the printed. Exomoons: A new avenue for astrobiology

as Kepler-1625 b-i, was discovered Most interestingly, however, is real, is most likely gaseous,” Dr. Hel- a crucial role. When Kepler-1625 Thomas Shutt within observations taken by NA- that estimates suggest the exomoon ler explained. “The Solar System’s b-i made its most recent transit on SA’s Kepler Space Telescope. could be anything from a small gas moons are all rocky/icy bodies. So 29 October, Hubble was watching. SCIENCE CORRESPONDENT The Kepler telescope hunts world with the mass of Earth, up to how would a gas giant moon have Based on this new data, scientists for planets by searching for dips in a Neptune-sized gas giant. If true, formed? I don’t know. I don’t know should now be able to get a better the brightness of a star caused by this will if anybody knows.” understanding of whether or not A TEAM OF ASTRONOMERS may a planet crossing in front; events The moons in our Solar Sys- this mysterious moon really does ex- have discovered the first known known as transits. To search for tem are thought to have formed itst and what it looks like. moon beyond the Solar System, and an exomoon, researchers look for through three known methods: Studying the new Hubble data it is not playing by the rules. Find- a minute dimming of the light something large impacted could take several months, however, ing exoplanets – that is, planets or- from the star before and af- a planet and jettisoned and there have been several cases in biting stars other than our Sun - is a ter the planet causes its own material into orbit; the the past where instrument glitches tough task. But a greater challenge light dip. This technique is combination of mate- have provided false positives, so is determining if these worlds have akin to spotting the dim- rial already orbiting a Kipping and his team remain cau- their own satellites – or ‘exomoons’. ming caused by a fly pass- planet; or a passing tious. Confirming the existence of Some of the most promising ing in front of a lightbulb object was captured an exomoon – however large it ends locations for extra-terrestrial life several miles away, and by a planet’s gravity. up being – will ultimately open up within our own Solar System can be then trying to spot a flea If the exomoon a whole new avenue for astrobiology found on the moons orbiting the gion the fly’s back. exists, it is therefore research. ant planets Jupiter and Saturn. The Nonetheless, a unlike any of the Jupiter’s Europa and Saturn’s potential existence of exomoons or- promising signal was moons in our Solar Enceladus both have liquid water biting exoplanets would therefore finally observed during System. By deter- buried under an ice crust, so poten- expand the number of worlds avail- three transits of the exo- mining the size and tially inhabitable exomoons are not able for life exponentially. planet, and now a recent makeup of the poten- out of the question. It’s just a matter So far, however, the count of study hopes to place con- tial moon, it is likely of time before we will be able to find exomoons sits at zero – but that may straints on the exomoon’s that there will be a race them. be about to change with a recent dis- true nature. The study, con- between space research *A note on nomenclature. covery. ducted by René Heller, an astro- groups from all around the Exoplanet systems are such that On 29 October, the Hubble physicist from the Max Planck In- world to find a theory capable the host star gets index a, and the Space Telescope steered its mighty stitute for Solar System Research in of explaining the moon’s forma- planets b, c, etc. So, Kepler-1625 a gaze towards a star 4000 lightyears Germany, examined data obtained IMAGE: NASA/JP/USGS tion. indicates the star, and Kepler-1625 away in the hope of confirming the by the Kepler mission and found More observations are need- b the exoplanet. For a moon, an ad- existence of an exomoon for the first that the host planet is a roughly be the first instance where a gas gi- ed to confirm the existence of the ditional numeral suffix is added. In time. First announced back in July Jupiter-sized brown dwarf (a failed ant has been discovered orbiting potential moon, and this is where this case, Kepler-1625 b-i is the po- 2017, the potential moon, known star/pseudoplanet). another gas giant. “This exomoon, if the Hubble Space Telescope plays tential exomoon.* www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 21

TOP IMAGES (LEFT TO RIGHT): RITIKS, WIKIMEDIA COMMONS YORK RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT In the first of a new regular feature, Nathan Castro meets with Biology’s Dr Andrea Harper to discuss her latest research project

Department: Biology Current project: Establishing an Associative Transcriptomics platform for the development of resilient ash in the UK Advice to aspiring scientists: “If you research something you really love, it will never feel like you’re actually doing work” Selected publication: (2017) Genome sequence and genetic diversity of European ash trees. Nature 541: 2012-2016

THIS EDITION, Dr Andrea different organisms, crops are Harper, a statistical geneticist in unusual in that they can have the Centre for Novel Agricultural multiple copies of each chromo- Products (CNAP), shares her re- some within every nucleus. This The other CO2 problem search with Nouse. makes the process of identifying Dr Harper studied at the linkage between genes and traits University of Manchester where significantly more difficult. Thus possibly amplify the effects of glob- to different degrees. Warm water she completed her BSc and MSc Dr Harper, and others, pioneered al warming, creating a potentially corals are generally more sensi- in Biological Sciences before the new technique of associative Oscar Bentley detrimental feedback loop. tive than coldwater corals. Clams moving to Birmingham to com- transcriptomics and have since DEPUTY EDITOR Surface seawater’s pH has and snails are more sensitive than plete her PhD in population and used it to study multiple plant dropped from 8.2 to 8.1 since the crustaceans, and we found that evolutionary genetics. She took species. beginning of the Industrial Revo- early life stages are generally more a role at the John Innes Centre Harper arrived at the Uni- lution. While this may seem like a affected than adult organisms. But in Norwich where she began re- versity of York to work at the MARINE LIFE IS threatened by minuscule change, this drop cor- even if an organism isn’t directly search into a highly publicised Centre for Novel Agricultural the actions of humankind; over- responds to a 26 per cent increase harmed by acidification it may be issue that has been killing off be- Products, Dr Harper continued fishing is killing off some aquatic in ocean acidity. While attempts at affected indirectly through changes tween 70 and 90 per cent of the to apply these techniques while species to the point of endanger- halting further acidification are be- in its habitat or changes in the food native ash trees across Europe. working as part of the Bancroft ment; fertiliser run-off is pollut- ing made through mitigation meas- web. At the end of the day, these Dr Harper has been here at lab. The team which Harper was ing water courses leading to algal ures, this will only be achieved by changes will affect the many ser- York, since 2014 where she works part of identified the genes re- blooms and eutrophication; vast actively removing carbon already vices the ocean provides to us.” at CNAP, a centre in the Biol- sponsible for quality variations swathes of mangrove forests have in the atmosphere. The report also found that ogy department that uses cut- of rapeseed. As the third-largest been cleared to make way for When ocean conditions be- while many organisms have man- ting edge techniques in the fields source of vegetable oil in the shrimp farming. To make matters come more acidic the presence of aged to become resistant to the of biotechnology and microbial world, research into rapeseed is worse, a recent key report suggests hydrogen ions increases mean- effects of ocean acidification, they science. They aim to improve an effort to increase the yield of that another problem exacerbated ing more valuable carbonate ions could lose these abilities if exposed sustainability of food supplies, crops responsible for feeding a 2- by humans is affecting the majority (CO3 ) than normal can be proto- to other man made problems such energy and yields of crops. large part of the increasing world of ocean life. nated forming bicarbonate as sea warming, excess nutrients, Dr Harper’s work has led population. Due to increasing levels of loss of oxygen, reduced salinity, to the identification of genetic Dr Harper now manages her carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and pollution. Since acidification is markers present in the few trees own lab where she continues to ocean acidification is becoming yet At this rate, the now occurring at a faster rate when which are able to survive expo- study the genetic factors respon- another terminal menace that is compared to natural processes, or- sure to the disease. While these sible for certain traits in Euro- threatening marine life. This claim Great Barrier ganisms are simply unable to adapt trees are affected by the disease, pean ash trees, bread wheat, and is supported by a study published quickly enough. studying their traits of resistance rapeseed. This approach to agri- through the research network BI- We have already begun to is the leading way in which fur- culture eliminates the guesswork OACID in collaboration with the Reef may not be see this with coral bleaching - a ther loss of European ash trees that botanists have been forced German Federal Ministry of Edu- process where increased oceanic can be prevented. This approach to do for centuries, thus allowing cation and Research. The report salvageable acidity and temperature stress mi- of studying complex genomes in scientists to grow crops resistant took eight years to produce and croorganisms living within coral, order to recognise the genes that to environmental conditions. benefitted from over 250 scientists (HCO -). The more carbon-” leading to the death of both. This code for certain physical traits Funded by organisations 3 across 20 research institutes, rep- ate there is, the less there will be leads to the loss of the colours has been referred to as ‘associa- such as the Department for En- resenting a broad range of marine available for calcifying organisms and the photosynthetic abilities tive transcriptomics’ by Dr vironment, Food and Rural science disciplines. It is to be given such as mussels, corals, or certain of coral. Sadly, this damage can- Harper since 2012. IMAGE: WIKIMEDIAAffairs COMMONS and the Biotech- to UN climate negotiators at their plankton to build their shells and not be reversed, and our coral In the future, this nology and Biological annual summit occurring in Bonn, skeletons. reefs are at risk. Around half of research could be Sciences Research Germany this month. While ocean acidification has the world’s coral reefs can be pre- applied to help pre- Council (BBSRC) Ocean acidification, some- negative impacts on much of oce- served if global warming is kept be- dict the levels of Dr Harper’s work times referred to as “the other anic life, it seems to particularly low +1.2°C (1.5°C being the target disease-tolerance is part of the carbon dioxide problem” or “the harm the young. Researchers dis- agreed at the 2015 Paris Accords), of any Eu- global scien- evil twin of global warming”, is covered that increased acidifica- however rising water temperatures ropean ash tific effort to the process whereby atmospheric tion could potentially double the and acidification is causing intense tree, as well better un-

CO2 dissolves into the ocean. Once mortality rate of newly hatched cod coral bleaching to the point where as to iden- derstand dissolved, the aqueous CO2 forms larvae and that the population of some experts claim the Great Bar- tify disease- the genet- carbonic acid (H2CO3) by reacting Atlantic cod in the Baltic and Bar- rier Reef is “no longer salvageable”. tolerant ic makeup with water. This process is com- ents seas could fall to a quarter of Crucially, ocean acidification trees that of plants. pletely normal and has occurred the size of current populations as a is yet another result of increased could be used Dr Harp- forever. However, since the pres- result, another nail in the coffin for greenhouse gas emissions intensi- for future er hopes ence of CO2 in the atmosphere has a fish that has been subject to mas- fied by harmful human activities. breeding to go on increased, more and more CO2 sive over-fishing in the past years. As we move into the Anthropocene, programs. to re- is dissolving into the ocean every The report’s lead author, Prof the ever-increasing atmospheric While search year. Acting as a massive carbon essor Ulf Riebesell of the GEO- concentration of CO2 will only con- geneticists less- sink, the ocean has absorbed, it is MAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean tinue to acidify our oceans. Only are able to studied estimated, as much as one third Research in Kiel, Germany has a sincere global effort to reduce determine crops in of the CO2 released due to human said: “Acidification affects marine emissions can prevent detrimental which genes Subsaharan Africa activity. Ocean acidification could life across all groups, although levels of ocean acidification. are linked to certain traits in and India.

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story this edition follows the EDITOR’S events of ‘This Girl Can’ week, a NOUSE TRIES... Dodgeball national campaign to get women as involved and active as possi- Max Morrison makes himself a target to try dodgeball for Nouse COMMENT ble in sport across the countrye. This edition also features an arti- Max Morrison cle I wrote on four York students SPORTS EDITOR who conquered a feat of pure mental and physical endurance when they completed the Athens WE’RE BACK AGAIN. That’s Marathon. The article gives an right, another fully-packed edi- insight into the training under- tion of Nouse means another edi- taken by members of the team, tors comment. This time round and the experience of the race, we’re featuring: marathons, recounted by York challenge dodgeball, US college sport, bad- leader, Lewis Bellwood. minton and a lot more… We also bring you three This edition sees me take on match reports this week, cover- Nouse Tries, where I bravely took ing badminton, basketball and to the dodgeball court to test out netball. my skills in one of the most cha- On P.26 you’ll also be able otic but enjoyable sports I’ve ever to find information regarding played! Dodgeball was a whole events, news and general things lot more of an experience than I (for lack of a better word!) that expected it to be, so definitely be are happening on campus over sure to check that article out, or the rest of this term and academ- even the sport itself if you feel in- ic year. spired enough after reading. And there we have it, the Also in this edition we have end of another editor’s comment an insightful comment piece in Nouse Sport. I hope you enjoy which compares the two sys- this edition; we certainly enjoyed IMAGE: LUCY BROWN tems of ‘college sport’ on either producing it for you. There really side of the Atlantic – UK v US, is some fantastic content in the by Joe Napier. We also comment Sport section this week, so read the other players to the balls in the people shouting: “use the shot, use on the Ironman World Champi- it all and be sure to share it with Max Morrison middle of the hall. On some occa- the shot!” I don’t recall anyone ac- onships courtesy of one of our your friends. sions, this ended up with players tually pulling off the trick shot suc- Deputy Sports Editors, Virginia Considering the next time SPORTS EDITOR on the floor and some completely cessfully… but as the saying goes – Stichweh. Both make for very in- we speak to you will be next missing the balls they were aiming practice makes perfect! teresting reads, and can be found term, all that is left to say in this to collect! With dodgeball being a brand- on P.25. edition is, have a Merry Christ- THE SECOND AFTER I arrived After that, it’s all fairly simple. new sport to the University this Furthermore, our back page mas and a Happy New Year! at this edition’s Nouse Tries, before If you get hit by a ball, you’re out of year, David Gray hopes that this I’d even put my rucksack down in the game. If you catch an opposing year will be spent working to get the corner of the squash courts, I’d player’s throw, the thrower is out the club off the ground and mov- already been hit by a dodgeball. of the game. If you get hit in the ing towards a more serious form of There was only one way to describe head, it’ll probably hurt, but you the sport, as well as retaining the TEAMMATES this sport – organised chaos! are not out in terms of the game; fun and social nature of the club The session began with a short and, finally, you can use a ball in which I experienced first hand. Nouse talks to floorball’s forward Thomas Whincup warm up, to get everyone moving your hand to block any flying shots The club was really friendly, and for what turned out to be a series of coming towards you, provided you everyone was easy to talk to and fast-paced and exciting games. The don’t drop the ball you are using to get along with. During the session, Name: Thomas Whincup Best Fresher: warm up then continued with some block with. he also informed me that the club I’d have to say myself! I’m always throwing and catching based drills, Some of the more experienced is currently in talks with a team Position: Forward banging shots in left, right and as well as the most chaotic game of players really knew how to aim and in Lancaster with hopes to set up Course: Business Management centre. bulldog I’ve ever witnessed! power their shots properly. For a a game for Roses 2018 for the first Year: 1 Bulldog is a tag based game novice like myself, however, I was time ever in the University of York’s Most Natural Ability: where the object is for players to a little rustier in this aspect. But sporting history. Most Dedicated: Alex Straughan - barely turns up to run from one side of the hall to the I slowly got the hang of the rules, As for how I personally found Mirjam Weilenmann - once took a training, she doesn’t need it. other, without getting hit by play- and how to survive in the game for the game, the whole experience can solid shot to the nose and carried ers wielding the dodgeballs in the as long as possible. I found out that really be described in a few words: on playing. Biggest Lightweight: middle of the hall. I was much better at throwing the energetic, exciting, and absolute Will Smith - he could only handle 2 Having never played dodgeball ball than I was dodging it. The aim carnage! The sport doesn’t just in- Most Improved: beers before going home on our last before, along with some new start- and power of my throws was pretty volve launching the dodgeballs as ers present at the session too, the good for a beginner, but I got hit hard as you possibly can at your Olivia Pagett - only 5ft 3 but uses night out. club’s President, David Gray, brief- way more often than I really should opponents (although it is a little this to her advantage. ly explained the rules of the game have! about that!). It also requires the Ladies’ Man: for our benefit. Before one of the games, David need for tactics, in the sense that, Tallest Player: James Clare - let’s just say that one Before I knew it, the first game announced a new trick shot he’d to survive for as long as possible I’m 6ft 5, but Chee Yang is taller. is not enough for him! was underway. As far as tactics invented, which involved pretend- in a game you must have your wits went, I decided to resort to the ing to sling the ball forwards (like about you and be prepared to think popular Ben Stiller film: ‘Dodge- normal) but instead sling-shotting about what you’re doing in such a ball’, for some inspiration on how it round your back in an attempt to chaotic situation. to play well. The ‘5 D’s of Dodge- catch out your opponents. David Overall, dodgeball is seriously ball’: “Dodge. Dip. Duck. Dive and decided that from then on, fun – it’s exciting to watch the car- Dodge!” Surprisingly, this worked anyone nage unfold, but even better to get out pretty well for me. who involved in. If you fancy giving it a The basic rules of dodgeball got a go, the club enrols new members involve teams lining up on each player all year round. And what better side of the hall, with a divid- out using time to join the club than in its first ing line down the middle his new trick year, especially with the prospect of where balls are placed. The shot, would be al- some competitive play coming officials of the game then lowed to win back soon… Training sessions take place shout “play dodgeball!” a player once a week in the Derwent Squash and chaos erupts! for their Courts, normally on Thursdays at Members own 5-6pm. of both team. teams race T h e follow- If you would like to know more, or to the mid- ing games from then on if you’re interested in dodgeball, dle to beat were inundated with contact [email protected]. IMAGE: FACEBOOK www.ey.com/uk/careers Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017 25 Ironwoman Daniela Ryf: the fittest of them all? Triathlete Daniela Ryf battles injury to win her third consecutive Ironman World Championship in Hawaii

to have had a different career in cling hard for 30 minutes, harder year’s Ironman Hawaii could sug- Virginia Stichweh another athletic discipline before- for the next 30 and even harder for gest that relieving the pressure at hand. Lucy Charles (24), this year’s another 60. Without taking a break some point during preparation DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR silver-medallist, was Britain’s na- she switches to the treadmill: inter- might be helpful. Both Ryf and the tional swimming champion at age val training to the point of fainting. men’s world champion of 2017, Pat- 16. Ryf, however, had to be forced In these first three months of rick Lange (08:01:40), were injured WHO IS THE fittest of them all? into the discipline over an argu- training her coach is not present. this year and trained less. That said, Runners, cyclists or swimmers? ment with Sutton. He wanted her to Instead she exercises alone in the Ryf was less fit than in 2016, when That was the debate out of which the compete in the 2014 Ironman Swit- room that she has rented from she set the course record for Hawaii concept of the Ironman was born in zerland, while she wanted to do the her parents. “In a small room, you (08:46:46), on that Sutton and Ryf 1977 in Hawaii. It was to be settled 5150 European Championship (the can achieve great things, too.”, her agree. “It was the hardest I had to by combining the three disciplines Olympic triathlon distance). Both mother said in an interview in 2016. ever fight for the win,” she said. in one race; a 2.4-mile swim, a 112- took place on the same weekend. How does she sustain such a Getting out of the water Ryf was mile bicycle ride and a marathon. In Not to be dissuaded from the 5150, torturous routine? Apparently by five minutes behind Charles. While 1978, fifteen people competed in the she competed and won the race on making that same torture her ally. on the bike that lead extended to, race. 40 years later the Ironman has Saturday. Sutton got his wish on “Whatever doesn’t hurt is just your at one point, six minutes. Cycling spread to six continents. The Ha- Sunday, when Ryf competed and comfort zone”, she said in 2014. But is Ryf’s strong suit and she pushed waii race, slightly relocated, is now won her first Ironman. she, too, needs diversion. Asked last hard on the last 40km. When Ryf the Ironman World Championship. Mostly Sutton’s job is to hold year what she thinks during the long and Charles embarked on the 26.22 On 14 October, Daniela Ryf Ryf back from training too hard and hours of an Ironman, the answer miles run, five hours 46 minutes had won the title in Hawaii for the too much or from losing too much turned out to simply be food. Food passed for both of them. By the time third consecutive year, finishing in weight. “They can look like a skele- is a big part of any athlete’s life, but Ryf reached the finish line, Charles 8:50:47. She is the fourth woman ton with a hat on, but they are never perhaps more so for Ryf, a student was nine minutes behind her. to win three consecutive Ironman too light,” he says. He tries to en- of Food Science and Management at The next thing on Ryf’s agenda World Championships, but at 30 force rest and fewer competitions, the University of Bern. is the half Ironman in Bahrain, on the youngest ever to do so. too, though how successful he is at Five months before the race 25 November. Coach Sutton, mean- Before starting to compete the that is debatable. is a stage Ryf has characterized as while, is talking about taking a year Ironman-distance, Ryf had a suc- Ryf begins defending her title preparing the main course and des- out from competitions because he cessful career as a triathlete. Until as world champion seven months sert, the dessert being the race it- fears a burnout and thinks her ca- the summer of 2014 her focus had before the main event, in a small, self, ‘Dessert’, however, is preceded reer will be longer if she does so. been making the 2016 Olympics in bare-walled room containing a by four months of further training. As to the question of who is Rio. She switched disciplines only bike and a treadmill, in her par- Like many long distance athletes fittest – runners, cyclists or swim- when she started working with ent’s house in the canton of Solo- Ryf trains at high altitudes. The lack mers? I don’t know. If you really coach Brett Sutton. “You’re strong” thurn, Switzerland. 30 minutes on of oxygen boosts the production of do want an answer, I think the De- she recalls him saying to her in an the bike and some aerobics is what red blood cells. This year Ryf put in bating Society is more likely to sat- interview pre-race on Hawaii, “it’s she starts with. Five months before a training block at Maui, too, ad- isfy you than racing in an Ironman. pretty clear, you’re going long.” It the race her workout gets drastically justing to Hawaii’s climate. Daniela Ryf is pretty fit though, let’s is not uncommon for “Ironwomen” tougher. Two hours on the bike, cy- IMAGE: MATTHIAS FOAG However, the results from this leave it at that. Educating football on both sides of the Atlantic Joe Napier discusses why the UK needs to protect the education of young footballers like our cousins across the pond

comes an issue when, at 16, 18 or 19 football, those who play do not al- “of those entering the game aged 16, Schemes like this would also Joe Napier if some players fail to gain a scholar- ways spend every hour on the play- 50 per cent will be without a club provide enormous economic ben- ship or a second contract, and many ing field or in the gym. This may within two years. Within five years, efits to the UK. The increased num- SPORTS CORRESPONDENT find themselves without a second seem counterintuitive to suggest, this has risen to 75 per cent.” ber of graduates could provide a key option. as it could be argued that educa- There are some universities, stimulant to underdeveloped sec- This could all be completely tional commitments may take away such as Loughborough, Notting- tors. Furthermore, the prevention of THE COLLEGE SPORT system in different, of course, if our youth sys- from time on the training field or ham and Exeter that have not only unemployment and improvement America continues to thrive, giving tems across the country encouraged even decrease the performance of brilliant facilities but decent teams in the variety and productivity in a direct back-up option for those the talent that we have to continue athletes, but this is not the case in too. However, they are not suf- the workforce would grow expo- who don’t make it. Meanwhile in their education alongside America, where top level athletes ficient to deal with those nentially if further education the UK, youngsters find themselves their careers. By put- are frequently produced. who fall through the net were encouraged, or, dare I isolated in society after years in an ting education and Even though it would take a se- of Britain’s footballing say, made compulsory. academy to find themselves without football on an even rious overhaul of sporting culture, academies. Options in Of course, the human a second choice. Should we adopt pedestal we give England can look to a successful terms of sports scholar- element remains the most the American model of uniting people not only the model already implemented in the ships are far too limited crucial argument. sporting performance and educa- chance of a success- US - a model that secures the fu- to deal with this prob- Job hunting tion? ful career if they do ture young athletes who often fall to lem at the current should not be A major advantage of not make it but also the competitive nature of top level time, and the limita- such an intimi- the college sport system a route to go sports. This competition is not to be tions in themselves dating pros- in America is that it down even if underestimated, with only 1.5 per cause further issues pect for those requires future play- they do make cent of college players making it to to arise. As a result, who just ers to study for a it. the annual NFL draft. many youngsters are missed degree. This gives Un- Therefore, for the 98.5 per cent heading to America out on players a useful like the that do not make a living from the in order to discover the back-up option common professional game, all is not lost. their dreams instead. chance should they fail precon- They are able to gain qualifications A recent success to use to make the pro- ception which enable a life off the pitch, story is Orlando City their game. Compare regarding whereas in the UK heartbreak is striker Dom Dwyer, talents this to the football col- heightened when a release is for- English born, who was to propel culture in England, lege malised for young footballers. For released from Norwich themselves to where education is them, their only realistic career was City as a teenager. Less sporting suc- repeatedly second- a life on the pitch. Moreover, esti- than a decade on and he cess in seriously ary to playing foot- mates by the Professional Football- is one of the MLS’ most competitive envi- IMAGE: KEITHJJ ball. This often be- IMAGE: PaGINA WEB ers’ Association (PFA) suggest that prized possessions. ronments. www.ey.com/uk/careers SPORT Tuesday 21 November 2017 26 Women’s 1s rally to victory against Durham North East badminton derby ends in 5-3 victory for York women’s 1s as they close the gap on promotion

an early 7-1 lead, an onslaught from which Durham could never recover Adam Philpott despite their best efforts. SPORTS EDITOR The final game, involving York’s Wilson and Pickard, went to Dur- ham quite convincingly 9-21, 19- YORK WOMEN’s 1s served up a 5-3 21; but by this point it was merely victory against a strong Durham 2s a consolation. York had sealed the side in the Sports Arena on Wednes- win overall on points and they had day to end a run of three consecu- done it in fine style to end a run of tive defeats. three consecutive defeats. The last time these two teams York’s captain Peatman said met was in October, when York after the game: “I’m really pleased rampaged to an 8-0 win on Durham with our 5-3 win against Durham turf. From the first singles match 2s. Everyone played really well and between York’s Tara Zhu and Dur- fought hard for the win!” ham’s Jia Jia Cheng, however, there Peatman will next captain her was a sense that this contest could team against University of Sterling be a tighter affair. After Zhu won 1s in the cup, and is hopeful of capi- the first set 22-20, Cheng dug deep talising on momentum from this to take it to a deciding third set in latest victory, saying: “Although this which she prevailed 21-17. Fortune is a strong team, I think we can give seemed to be on the side of Cheng in IMAGE: LUKE SNELL them a tough challenge!” the final set, with a couple of points After that, they return to their being won on fine margins, such as doubles game involving York’s Cath- set 21-19: a set in which neither Yi Ning Sui, fought back to take the BUCS campaign in which they hope the moments when the shuttlecock erine Wilson and Laura Pickard. team fell behind the other by more second 16-21, before finding an up- to catch up with the teams above hit the net and dropped on Zhu’s As is to be expected from a doubles than two points. per level in the deciding set to defeat them in the Northern 1A league. side of the court. game, where the formation is usual- At the halfway mark, the score- a tiring Zhu 8-21. They are currently only three points Despite losing the opening ly one at the net and one nearer the line showed 3-1 to York. Zhu’s sec- Eastwood, in her second ap- away from the promotion places game, York went on to take the back of the court, there were a lot ond singles game was another war pearance of the afternoon, showed with some difficult games left to next three. Isi Eastwood claimed a of long exchanges. Wilson showed of attrition, with each point often resilience to come from behind and play, including an away trip to face straight sets victory in her singles some aggressive net play, pounc- unravelling into a tiring long ex- win 18-21, 21-14, 21-19. Simultane- Durham 1s, as well as matches game against Yi Ning Sui; while ing on Durham drop shots, which change of shots. Zhu was moving ously, Peatman and Bosley made against the first string sides of Leeds doubles partners Judith Peatman helped York edge the first set 21-18. her opponent around the court well it four sets out of four as they won and Liverpool - to whom they had and Amber Bosley won 21-19, 21-18. This game went down to the wire, in the first set, which she went on to their second doubles match in some close losses which Peatman Of particular spectacle was the with the York duo winning the third take 21-19. However, her opponent, straight sets. They had stormed into hopes they can reverse next time. Narrow victory for netball York hoop victory and then falling a point behind. Hudson and Rebecca Knock, made tain their lead. Virginia Stichweh Sheffield, meanwhile, was constant- the last minutes of the game nerve- Patrick Hook-Willers The match remained even ly on the attack and might have es- racking for York’s team and its sup- throughout the second quarter, un- DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR tablished a solid lead in this quarter, porters, many of whom had gotten SPORTS CORRESPONDENT til a late flurry of points gave York a had it not been for York’s defence, to their feet with shouts of “slow it 20 point lead at the halfway mark. Emily Owens and Lucy Tindale. At down, slow it down”. The third quarter had the least ac- YORK NETBALL 1s completed a 18-18 Fisher broke the pattern and With four minutes to go York’s THE SHOWDOWN between York tion of the four quarters, with nei- narrow 42-40 home victory continued to score again and again, advantage had shrunk to a single men’s 1s and Sunderland 1s began ther team willing to take a risk in over Sheffield 2s on Wednes- earning York a 24-20 lead by the point, the score being 39-38. York frantically, with three bas- fear of jeopardising their position. day. This was the latest in a habreak. missed six opportunities to score kets being slotted The first free-throw of the row of very tight results for The third quarter of the in these last minutes, visibly made away in the first match went to Sunderland, which the York netballers. game was a continuation nervous and seemingly too flustered 30 seconds. Sun- they converted. This kickstarted a This victory comes at an of the last few minutes to take their supporters’ advice and derland struck twice to mini revival with Sunder- important point in the season of the second quarter and play it safe. Finally, goal shooter El- take control very early on, land cutting York’s lead for the York Netball team, as surely the team’s strong- lie Poland brought her team some playing free-flowing, incisive down to 16 points. The they are now likely to leapfrog est showing in the entire relief, establishing the two-point basketball. third quarter ended with at least one competitor in the match. York’s centre led by lead the game would come to an York endeavoured to keep York leading 57-41, leav- Northern 3B league. Sullivan-Williams was pass- end in. pace with Sunderland and shake ing Sunderland with it all In the first few minutes of ing the ball with great speed Sheffield 2s are facing Leeds off their dominance, which even- to do in the final quarter. the game, Sheffield, led by cap- and precision towards the 3s next, currently at the very bot- tually proved fruitful. York proved Under pressure, Sun- tain Chantelle Rees, raced into tom of the league. York’s next com- themselves worthy adversaries by derland made some early a four point lead. The Yorknet- goal circle, where Fisher de- petitor will be Sheffield Hallam 2s, taking charge and landing four un- defensive mistakes. De- ballers, however, surprised and who were fourth in the league until answered baskets. They were able spite this, they managed too passive at first, rallied fast. livered point after point, re- Wednesday. The upcoming face-off to get under the skin of Sunder- to cut York’s lead to 60-49 Early on in the game, York’s goal sulting in a 36-28 lead on 29 November will therefore pro- land and this would prove very with just five minutes left attack Pascale Fisher emerged for York by the end of vide an opportunity to consolidate important later on in the match. to the game. as the most effective scorer on ei- the third quarter with a position higher up in the league A long-range three pointer From then on it was ther team by far. only 15 minutes to go. table. seconds before the buzzer em- very much a blow-for- By the end of the first 15-min- For the final quar- Many York 2s and 3s team phasised York’s resurgence; blow encounter, the score ute quarter York were one point ter, however, Sheffield members showed up on Wednesday and left them leading at the end difference remaining the away from pulling even. During the took over the match. to support their fellow netballers of the first quarter. Sunderland same throughout. York were second quarter the game sped up, York’s attack, which was from the sidelines. Both teams had returned from the short break able to hold on for the win with York’s captain and wing attack convincing otherwise, had matches of their own that day. determined to recover the foot- thanks to their continued Elena Sullivan-Williams and wing seemed almost invis- York 2s lost 40-43 against Shef- hold they had forged early in the resilience, coupled with some defence Katie Charlton responsible ible for a few minutes. field 3s. York 3s, undefeated in their first quarter, but York held fast, late spurned Sunderland for a lot of forward drive. Their opponents, meanwhile, league since the start of the season, their defence standing reso- chances, leaving the score at Nevertheless, York seemed rebounded. Sheffield’s goal continued their winning streak, lutely against some intense 72-62 when the final buzzer locked in a pattern of pulling even shooter and goal attack, Mae beating Hull 2s 42-26. Sunderland pressure to re- sounded. www.ey.com/uk/careers 27 Want to write for us? Email [email protected]... Tuesday 21 November 2017

Pooled transport College sport leagues see tense finish system

York Sport President Laura the top of the table. Carruthers is bringing to Zac Sheppard Below them, competition for a fruition another one of her COLLEGE SPORT OFFICER top four spot and a place in the var- manifesto pledges. The sity qualifying semi-finals is heating pooled transport system up with Halifax and Vanbrugh two aims to cut the number of teams in the hunt. buses by putting different COLLEGE SPORT CAME back In a new development for col- clubs travelling to the same with a bang this term, with a host of lege rugby this year, the league will destination on one bus. surprises and close contests in store carry on after Christmas, with col- Women’s football 1s and for fans. leges playing each other ‘home’ and women’s lacrosse 3s were Every league in each term is ‘away’. It’s fair to say the countdown among the first teams to worth points that will contribute to to the Hes East-Derwent rematch, a take advantage of this sim- each college’s final total, with a win- potential championship decider, has ple but effective scheme. ning college being crowned in June. already begun. Women’s football saved Therefore, every league place gained Netball has seen similarly close £116 and women’s lacrosse could be vital and with a home varsi- contests. The battle for top spot was dramatic 12-11 victory to secure the strongly this term. Derwent cur- saved £157. So if you’re ty with Durham on the horizon, our decided on Saturday in the final title for James. Having been down at rently sit top of the table with a few reading this as a sports college sport teams have been giving round of fixtures and went to Hali- half-time, it was an incredible effort matches left to play. Meanwhile, the club, be sure to ask for the it their all to be included. fax 1s after a tense 11-11 draw with to come back and win the crucial equally popular college pool league pooled system when next There was an eye-watering James 1s, coupled with a favourable match. is set for a close finish, with Alcuin on an away day. clash in college rugby last Wednes- Over in the premier football and Halifax sitting at the top, just day as Derwent RUFC and Hes East division, tomorrow will see a show- five points apart. RUFC, both unbeaten and both at Over 100 points down between James 1s and Lang- It has been an amazing term Heslington parkrun the top of the table, went head to have been scored with 1s, with Langwith needing a for college sport and next term will head. 100 by Derwent and hefty win to steal the prestigious surely bring more incredible match- Starting in January next Both Derwent RUFC and Hes Hes East RUFC this division title off Halifax 1s. Mean- es and some incredibly tight league year, parkrun will be com- East RUFC had scored over 100 term while, James 4s and James 5s both finishes. There is continued expan- ing to York Sport Village points each in their previous three won their respective division titles sion as well, with two new football on Heslington East in a matches. A huge crowd turned up at in an energetic Sunday afternoon teams: Constantine 4s and Derwent bid to strengthen the link the RI to witness an incredibly tense result over in the Derwent-Alcuin last weekend. 7s, and a new netball team, Con- between students and the game in which neither side gave an game, being enough to hand them The coming weekend will also stantine 2s, joining their respective local community, while inch. Ultimately, it was Hes East the league title. see the culmination of many more leagues. To all this there’s the stellar promoting fitness and who came out on top with a try from The second netball division also college sport leagues, with tight event in the college sport calendar, wellbeing. It will include debut winger Will Relfe, securing a came down to the wire and it was finishes expected in hockey and a home varsity against Durham. I free weekly 5K runs, with 7-3 victory. It was a vital win which a straight shoot-off between Con- badminton. The ever-popular col- for one cannot wait to see what hap- the first being on Saturday gives Hes East a three-point lead at stantine 1s and James 2s. It was a lege darts league has also continued pens next term. 13 January. To make such events happen, parkrun are looking for volunteers: if interested, you can sign up at www.york-sport.com/ parkrun. Students conquer Athens marathon

New app to show- the event: “we all kept up with our which is classed as ‘ultra-distance’. tions of the race, particularly the case in home varsity Max Morrison long runs building up to the 20-mile Every member of the team com- heat, Lewis told me: “the heat was a mark”. Sadly, Lewis had to take some pleted the marathon, including run- big challenge, but I felt that it didn’t ProTeam, the new col- SPORTS EDITOR time out of his training over Easter, ner Elina Kukk, who had gone from hold me back too much as I kept lege sports app to land on as he was involved in a car accident originally not running at all to con- well hydrated throughout the race”. campus, will be used as a which forced him to take a rest peri- quering the gruelling 26 mile dis- The temperature on the day of the platform for following the THE MOST AUTHENTIC sport- od. Despite this though, he didn’t let tance in Athens. Lewis completed race in Athens averaged at around home varsity with Durham ing event on earth: the marathon. it set him back, and his training re- the race with a time of 04:22:46, 24 degrees, which is bound to prove early next year. Fans will Legend has it that in 490bc, after gime continued shortly afterwards. which he was “fairly pleased with”, to be one of the biggest obstacles for be able to check latest the ‘Battle of Marathon’, a news- In July this year, Lewis ran the and the York team’s fastest runner any runner, whether they have expe- scores, fixtures and overall bearing foot soldier ran the journey ‘dusk till dawn’ run in order to help was Rob Dykes who ran an impres- rience or not. Another tough aspect points among many other from Marathon to Athens without raise sponsorship for the Meningitis sive time of 03:34:30. Rob told of this marathon in particular is that things, as York looks to stopping, before delivering the news Research Foundation to take part Nouse: “It was a really great experi- it is renowned for its harsh inclines reclaim the varsity spoils that the Persians had been defeated in the Athens Marathon. The objec- ence for me to complete a marathon and hills, which Lewis described as from Durham. in said battle. The messenger died tive of this event was for runners to as someone who’s been running for a “mountains”. shortly after, but his efforts were not run as many laps of a set course as long time”. Rob also expressed how, It really is a relentless course, to go unnoticed. they could, in the set time. The run only the day after the event, he was that pushes runners to the very York floorballers In the first modern Olympic took place between 6pm and 6am, thinking about training to run an- limit of their physical and mental announced Merrell Games in Athens, 1896, the games and Lewis managed to clock up an other marathon to improve his time. strength. The race finishes in the Team of the Week organisers wanted to create an ath- astounding 28.8 miles in that time, When asked about the condi- most authentic fashion, with the fi- letic event that showcased the au- nal few metres being run inside the The York Sport Union has thenticity of Ancient Greece, and IMAGE: LEWIS BELLWOOD Panatheniac Stadium which run- announced floorball to be pushed man to the absolute limits ners first get a glimpse of having the Merrell Team of the of his physical and mental strength: turned the last corner of the course. Week. This is a first-time thus, the marathon race was born. Whether the runners admire the an- honour for York’s floorball On 12 November 2017, four stu- cient architecture and history that team and comes in light of dents from the University of York this particular race has to offer after their first home game ever, flew out to Greece to compete in the completing almost 26 horrendous hosting Warwick on 5 No- Athens marathon. Lewis Bellwood, miles is another question entirely… vember. Though the match the challenge leader for the York Lewis explained how finish- ended in a defeat for York, team, was in charge of organising ing the race was such a “relief”, and both the York Sport Union the trip and being the point of con- went on to describe the last six miles and the Warwick floor- tact on campus for training tips and as “absolute torture”. He said that ballers took to Facebook to advice for the runners involved, due the first thing he wanted to do after congratulate the team on to his extensive long-distance run- crossing the finish line was to “sit their performance, as 90 ning experience. down and do nothing for hours”. per cent of York’s players Each runner had to raise £1200, Despite having run 26 miles in a had never played competi- apart from Lewis who received a dis- little over four hours, this didn’t stop tively before. counted entry of £750. Lewis from missing any of his train- Lewis described how he and his team ing; he was back at his club run two had been training all year round for nights later. Badminton win Nouse Tries Ironwoman?

York women’s 1s win Max Morrison tries out Virginia Stichweh comments convincingly against dodgeball P.24 on Daniela Ryf at the Ironman Durham in badminton P.26 World Championships P.25

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BUCS: This Girl Can week begins again these women too, offering post-na- The campaign draws neces- not to neglect the campaigns for A further event to note if you’re Jordan McWilliam tal classes for new mothers in which sary attention to the lower number other groups to also get involved looking to get involved in York both the mother and baby can be of women who participate in sport, in sport. Several taster sessions are Women’s Rugby Club is the ‘reclaim DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR present. Other activities on offer in- with 8.6 per cent fewer women taking place during ‘This Girl Can’ the night’ march on Saturday 25 clude swimming classes which are than men taking part in sport once week and are great ways to try out November at 5.30pm in St Helen’s beneficial for the development of a week. The intention of the BUCS new sports, which include cheer- Square in order to stand against 20 NOVEMBER MARKS the start the baby and the mother. campaign is to raise awareness of leading, MMA and tag-rugby. sexual violence and harassment. of the week-long campaign ‘This The campaign, first started two sport going on at universities to try Other great ways to get in- While the campaign only lasts Girl Can’. While the campaign has a years ago, has enjoyed incredible and increase the number of people volved include the club runs that from the 20-24 November, the York national reach, the governing body support and impact despite its in- participating. As a result, the York occur twice a week at the Athletics Sport Union President Laura Car- for British Universities and Colleges fancy. Sport England report that 2.8 Sports Union is putting on a num- Club. There are a range of groups ruthers is keen to consistently en- Sport (BUCS) has also launched million women have become more ber of taster sessions along with a suited to all abilities, with a year’s gage people to get active throughout its own initiative that specifically active as a result of the initiative, social media campaign. Informa- membership for all club runs cost- the year, not only during campaign targets women in universities. The with 250 000 more women now tion will be relayed on the televi- ing only £20, or alternatively, one weeks. Linked to this comes the national campaign, developed by taking part in sport once a week sions throughout campus regarding can pay £50 for access to the track announcement that the equal op- Sport England and funded by The since the start of the campaign. key female athletes across many as well. This is a cheaper alterna- portunities campaign will be re- National Lottery, aims to get wom- The more targeted BUCS cam- sports and how they got involved in tive to a gym membership but also a launched during the Spring Term. en of all ages and backgrounds in- paign aims to get women in uni- their sport of choice. fantastic way to combine socialising This initiative is a great way to get volved and active in sport. versities involved in sport across Many sports teams are eager with exercise. In addition, another active, offering novice gym sessions One of the focuses of the na- Britain. The main goal of the cam- to increase involvement in their way to start running is the 5k Yor- to people who are looking to get in- tional campaign is to increase activ- paign is to increase the participa- women’s teams, such as shooting Active Trail that connects Campus volved but who don’t really know ity in the lives of women with chil- tion and activity of women in sport, and darts. The campaign to get West and Campus East together. how to. dren. Statistically this group is less to get people involved and to have women active in sport provides a Built last year, thanks to donations As a vital way to stay up to date likely to exercise regularly, with the fun while doing so. This is for those perfect lens through which to see of York alumni, the trail not only with the campaign’s developments, demands of children taking priority who have maybe stopped playing the wider movement and context maps out an accurate route for you make sure to check out the York over activities and sports beneficial sport, those who have never grown of attempts to increase activity in to run but there is also equipment Sport Union and their President, to the health of the mother. up playing sport or those that have sport for people of all ages and located along the route so you can Laura Carruthers SU, on Facebook As a result, ‘This Girl Can’ never really found the right sport for backgrounds. While this campaign incorporate strength exercises into for all things sport-related happen- highlights the exercises available to them. focuses on women, it is important your cardio workout. ing on campus from week to week.