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Page 2 50 years from now... Robots to do housework? Holidays to the moon? Or perhaps... nothing new?

was founded, Professor Shadbolt and ‘experienced’. Space travel IT in the years to come. a Computing Student is pessi- Pete Bryant recently joined other leading aca- will also become far more acces- However, not all Southamp- mistic about the claims: “I hate demics to discuss what is instore sible, meaning trips to the moon ton students agree with to be the boring one, but I reckon Ever wished you had a robot to for us in our future. Looking ahead could soon be very real holiday the pro- nothing will change,” he do your cleaning come room a further five decades, it is pre- destinations. f e s s o r . said. inspection day? Or perhaps you dicted that the world will revolve Far from improving our under- N a t h a n “Of course things have longed to escape from it all around technology, even more so standing of computing, these new Graham, will progress, but the by having a relaxing break on the than it does already. Information developments may in fact make aspect of controlling moon? Well, these dreams may will be projected onto surfaces in us less aware of how reliant this technology and be as little as 50 years away from the house using laser technology, we have become on technol- limited financial resources becoming reality, according to a meaning that working from home ogy. Professor Shadbolt con- will always act as a Southampton expert. and virtual meetings and confer- tinued: “As future technology barrier.” Professor of Artificial Intel- ences will all become the norm. becomes commonly accepted… ligence, Nigel Shadbolt, has This will ultimately result in a blur- it becomes ‘invisible’, or at least preditcted that our lives are due to ring of the boundaries between taken for granted.” change in a big way. In a glimpse work and home life. This lack of understanding is into the future, Professor Shad- Professor Shadbolt claims we something the BCS are aware bolt has described a world where are on the brink of a major leap they must combat. Comput- driving licenses are unnecessary forward in computer technology: ing has come a long way since as cars drive themselves, where “The future of the planet and eve- 50 years ago though, when satellite navigation devices have ryone on it is going to depend on it appealed only to a select replaced guide dogs, all while ro- computing and IT,” he argued. few. Today, it has revolu- bots are left to do the housework It is also predicted that as in- tionised the everyday lives and also look after elderly rela- ternet purchasing takes over, of the public and Professor tives. cash will slowly become obsolete, Shadbolt is aware of his re- To celebrate 50 years since the leaving the High Street as a place sponsibility in keeping people British Computer Society (BCS) where products can be looked at informed of the issues with using Worries 4 students ‘Safe sex’ message takes new twist as the police join insurance company in a warning to students Pete Bryant director of the company. He said: report the nature of such thefts, seriously and make themselves “Ahead of freshers’ week, we’re many are not insured for loss.” university life once again gets aware of threats in their area. Cases of students falling victim warning students to be on their Meanwhile, Hampshire underway. Some key points to remember to ‘one-night-stand steals’ guard. police have launched a With university accommodation are: are becoming more and more “Students must remember campaign also stressing the housing thousands of students, -Keep doors and windows frequent, according to insurance they are now responsible for importance of staying safe as they are inevitably a haven for locked and valuables out of sight company Cover4Students.com. their own personal safety. This thieves. Students are therefore -Never leave drinks It is claimed these incidents are at means taking steps such as not being encouraged to unattended a record high, prompting efforts drinking too much and inviting take crime -Don’t flaunt cash or expensive to bring attention to some of the strangers home, and making sure items while you are out dangers of living in halls. that personal items are properly -Avoid walking home Binge drinking has been one insured” he continued. on your own after a targeted as one problem that is It seems the things that are night out a primary cause of why people most commonly stolen are are getting in these situations. desirable pocket-sized objects If you do find The increasingly smaller size of such as iPods and MP3 players, yourself becoming gadgets are also making it harder cash, jewellery, and even items a victim of crime, to detect that they are being taken of clothing, which can be you can call unlawfully. The company believe slipped on and hidden Hampshire these to be the two main reasons underneath a Police on 0845 why students are being targeted. jacket. 045 45 45. Subsequently, there has been a Research Additionally, rise of 12% in robberies over the indicates that to report last academic year. around 89% of cases anti-social Although this problem may following ‘brief romantic behaviour have existed for years, it has only encounters’ are never that does recently been brought to light. reported, perhaps because not require a 999 The potential risk of inviting people are too embarassed. call, or for more advice, you strangers back home is made clear Nugent added: “Due to most can ring the 24-hour confidential by Martin Nugent, managing students’ reluctance to officially line on 101. Local News

www.wessexscene.co.uk News in Performing Arts week Brief The annual ‘sign up’ week for drama queens (and kings) campus wide is coming soon Spinnaker Disaster Hannah Farmer need. Southampton University gives you the chance to try out Kieran Kelly has a thriving Circus Society if you as many of the societies as you It’s all very well to be told have always wanted to learn to want and find out which are the A video depicting the collapse of that Southampton University’s unicycle, the Tap Dancing Society right ones for you. Many of the Portsmouth’s landmark Spinnaker Performing Arts Union (PAU) is is also a must for those wanting societies run welcome meetings, Tower, caused panic among some a committee comprised of and to discover their inner Gene Kelly workshops and taster sessions Youtube users after appearing on representing over 20 societies or Fred Astaire. There’s even letting you see how they work the video broadcasting website. which each, in some way are Stagesoc, the society for back and what they do. The societies The film simulates a ‘live’ BBC news involved in the performing arts. In stagers if you would rather create practice short pieces that let new broadcast, which captures dra- fact it may seem sort of obvious, the limelight than be in it. members pick up some valuable matic, unfolding footage of an un- but what does this have to do In short, it is easy to get involved skills and then show them off expected explosion and the tower plummeting into the Gunwharf with you? with any of the Societies within in a well, show on the Sunday Quay below. Well, it doesn’t have to have the PAU. They are all friendly afternoon. A schedule for these The video was in fact part of a anything to do with you, but if and looking to enlist brand new workshops is available from the Computer Animation project creat- you’re interested in the arts in any members. The PAU tent at the PAU Tent at the Bunfight or on the ed by David Wortley of Portsmouth way then there’s a place for you Bunfight will be a good place Union Concourse between 12.30 University. Viewed over 59,000 in the PAU. There are societies for to start as you will find all the pm and 1.30 pm on Monday 8 to times on the website, the film was singers, for dancers, for actors, and societies in one place, ready and Thursday 11 October realistic enough to prompt some there are some for those who do waiting to answer your questions. Whatever you talents, and shocked viewers to believe it was all three. If you like classical music Even better would be to come whatever your interests, there is legitimate and leave concerned there are orchestras and choirs for along to some of the activities sure to be a place in the PAU for messages for the well being of vic- you. If you are more interested in during PAU Week. you to develop them and to find tims. Thankfully, a structural engi- contemporary styles then there Running from Monday 8 to a way to shine. neer in Southampton has reas- are music societies for your every Sunday 16 October, PAU Week sured us that our own structures are “inspected on a regular basis,” and should be safe from a similar demise. From the south side Radical Police Measures Hampshire Police took a new ap- proach to keeping kids out of trou- ble recently as they sent officers A growing problem national problem leads to increasing local concern out on skateboards. It is part of a scheme to make police seem ‘cool’, The youngest, Rhys Jones, who said: “Kids around here follow the replicate. Hannah Slater and lets young pople see their hu- was only 11 years old, has raised American Rap culture. They talk in However, can this trend of man side. significant questions about how an Afro – Caribbean accent, not a deaths among young children The aim is to have at least one A group of people, wearing the problem will be solved, or Hampshire accent, and they have on the streets of Britain really be officer present at the Lee-On-The- hoodies and caps used to be a perhaps how these atrocities can a huge fascination with guns and blamed solely on role models in the Solent skate ramp throughout the normal sight down a fairly safe be prevented from ever happening the music culture.” public eye far away in the streets day to reduce offending in the high street. These days, ‘hoodies’ again. But why did they happen Rap culture has become of Los Angeles and increasingly area. PCSO Stephen Dean said: “It’s have become increasingly in the first place? popularized over recent decades. violent video games? Should we great for breaking down barriers. sinister; caps are seen as a sign Senior police officers have Famous members such as Tupac not look closer to All the kids recognise me now in of membership to a gang, and singled out Southampton as one and Biggy Small have both lost home? the street and say hello, so I think it’s given me more kudos.” the gang is no longer a football of the worst places in Hampshire their lives through one of the team down a local park, but for gang crime. The Thornhill most infamous gang warfare’s New Plans for Road Safety rather gun-toting youths Boyz, the Townhill Park in history; the Crooks ‘v’ Bloods. who impart fear Boyz, the Weston Army, the Unfortunately, these people are A campaign has been launched in wherever they go. Sholing Boyz, the Thornhill the role models for many young Southampton to encourage driv- It seems of Psychopathic Army and people today, influencing ers to wear seatbealts. The action late that the the St Mary’s boys are their actions and motives. was taken after police stopped just a handful of the Not only has rap culture 89 drivers who had failed to strap gangs in the city at created a model of anger, themselves in. the moment. the violence that is On the motorway meanwhile, The chief excessively used in drivers are now informed how long their journey will take. New elec- inspector of video games is now tronic signs on the M27 and M3 B i t t e r n e easily accessible transmit live updates on possible d i s t r i c t to young delays. h a s children, and has further created Manzils Scoops Award numbers of a visualisation Congratulations to Southampton’s young people being of death and legendary curry house, Manzils, killed or violently injured on destruction that is which was voted 7th in The Guard- our streets, has risen dramatically. so easy to watch and ian Top 10 UK Curry Houses. National News

Page 4 To work or not to work? That is the question, as UCU suggest that part-time work could be doing more harm than good

Ashleigh Toll curricular activities. As a result, the experience.” Bill Rammell, has suggested that works 10-15 hours per week, experiences and skills that these However, many employment part-time work has its benefits and is also Head of Live Music at Students who rely on part-time graduates have to offer potential experts have suggested that in and can be successfully combined SURGE. jobs to help fund their degrees employers will fall short of those fact, employers do value students with studying: “I know people who dedicate may well be jeopardising their students who have been actively working during their studies, even “We don’t want students to more of their time to employed future career prospects, the involved in clubs and societies if the work is not directly relevant work excessive hours, but as long work than studying and getting University and College Union throughout their university life. to their future career plans. as they don’t work more than involved with societies, but I (UCU) has recently claimed. The introduction of top-up fees The Government has recently about 15 hours a week, I think think that it is quite often down The university experience in 2006 has certainly placed more announced a financial support there are some advantages,” he to personal choice” she said. of employed students is being financial pressure on students package for those starting said. “Although I have to work, I hindered because many are and their families. Whilst figures university this autumn, meaning Lucille Starkey, a 3rd year have never sacrificed the chance having to work long and often suggest that around 10% of that cash strapped students will History and Philosophy student at to get involved; it just means I unsociable hours in order to students consider dropping out feel less pressure to work more than Southampton University, echoes have to be more conscious of make ends meet, the UCU has of university because of financial they want to. Education Minister, Mr Rammell’s comments. She how I spend my time.” suggested. Approximately one worries, many are invariably million full-time degree students left with no other option but to in the UK are currently working work. between 14-20 hours outside of Sally Hunt, UCU General the lecture theatre. Kate Jowett, Secretary, said: “A student who VP Welfare and Societies suggests has had to simply work to live that: “Southampton students will not necessarily have had the should not be working more than choices to build their career and 16 hours per week.” it means they’re at a detriment However, the UCU believe immediately when they go into that many are left feeling too the job market.” tired to devote adequate time She continued: “Employers to studying and pursuing extra- have to look for the relevant eBay bidding for security Internet giants delighted at prison sentence for conman who netted a total of £50k over two years

sentencing in 2005 for making and sellers is eBay’s first prior- into believing they need to enter While it may be easy to be seduced Amie Brierley over three times this amount of ity and we work extremely hard their bank details, and the ‘Nige- into thinking making a quick buck money through equally dishonest to prevent fraudsters from being rian Email’ con, where money is is as easy as a click of the mouse, A notorious conman has been methods. The money he made able to use the site.” required upfront with the promise the reality is clearly far from the jailed this summer for fresh of- was spent on a luxury lifestyle as Internet scams are nothing of being sent a fortune rosy fantasy. fences relating to the internet he paid for limousine rides and a new. However, what is concern- later. auctioning website, eBay. Fraud- shopping trip to New York. ing, is that anyone can be lured ster Phillip Shortman was given In May this year, Shortman into these scams. Young people a 2 year sentence after he ad- was given one last chance to and students are at risk. mitted five counts of deception. change his ways – a warning he Emails are also used by thieves As auction sites such as eBay clearly ignored, stealing a Vaux- to obtain money, of- continue to surge in popularity, hall Astra by using a fake PayPal ten by getting particularly among university account only last month. hold of the students who find themselves While eBay is keen to point recipient’s with greater access to the inter- out that it takes any fraudulent bank ac- net than they are used to, they use of its site very seriously; this count also present opportunity for does not mean that their vigilance infor- thieves to take advantage of the is fool-proof. Unfortunately, there mation. people using them. are numerous examples of people The Shortman, 20, had made being defrauded, sent goods that m o s t £14,200 by either not paying bare no resemblance to what they preva- for items that unsuspecting sell- bid for. EBay’s spokesperson, Gar- lent email ers had already posted, or by reth Griffith, felt that Shortman’s cons at this not sending on items he himself sentence set the right example to time seem to be had sold and taking the money any aspiring criminals: “Maintain- this ‘Internet Bank’ anyway. This was following a ing a secure site for our buyers con, in which people are tricked Comment

www.wessexscene.co.uk Ashleigh Toll front-page-less is really quite an be exploring these from next So, all that’s left to say is, Happy stay safe, but most importantly, exclusive happening. But as the issue forth. In the meantime, Freshers’ Week! There are some have the time of your life. old motto goes, never judge a the Bunfight is approaching and handy (and not so handy) hints “Nothing to be said.” W o r d s book (or newspaper) by its cover, we will of course be there in all scattered throughout once uttered by Philip Larkin for inside, there is an array of our glory, so you unsuspecting these pages to in his poem of the same title, delectable delights awaiting. souls can sign your lives away guide you on and indeed, words shouted in and join the realms of this fine your journey. desperation this week among the There are many exciting ideas publication. Make the people behind the Wessex Scene. in the paper pipeline and we will most of it,

Naturally, our collective life aim is to endeavour to bring you, the dear readers, up to date with 10 Things To Do the most attention-grabbing, enthralling, invigorating and with your inflatable memini bizarre news stories from across the land.

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Editor-in-Chief Nick Culley [email protected] Be safe, not scared Editor Ashleigh Toll [email protected] What can be done to combat increasingly violent incidents on our streets? this problem fairly seriously. As in the future. It is a sad fact that News Hannah Slater Pete Bryant students, all we can do is remain violent youths are now a regular Pete Bryant vigilant and take care when out part of our society, meaning care [email protected] The reports of gangs existing in and about in the city. So often we is necessary, but fear should not Southampton is worrying news. It are warned to ‘never walk home be. Politics Jack Haines comes at a time when a great deal alone’ or ‘let friends know where More positively, the growing [email protected] of media coverage is being given we are going’ but these small amount of media attention on the to tragic victims of violence, and pieces of common sense have “looking problem of gangs is sure to lead Science Sarah Varley rightly so. never been more important. iPod to action being taken. Rhys Jones [email protected] The debate over video games users were recently encouraged has become a martyr for the cam- and rap culture being bad influ- to stop wearing their distinctive, closer to paign to make our communities ences on children is one that will white earphones while on the safer, and the emotional response Arts Fran Kotze rumble on and on. Perhaps ban- streets in another attempt to stop home to from the public has shown that we [email protected] ning such games, or at least mak- people attracting the attention can be united in the cause. Sitting ing extra efforts to prevent them of would-be thieves to valuable adress the in Anfield last month as Rhys, a Fashion Julia Kim reaching the hands of children is items. The message has got to be dedicated Everton supporter, was [email protected] the kind of action the government simply to avoid making yourself a issue is given a minutes applause by the will take in light of the growing target. fans of his team’s biggest rivals, Features Nick Brown public concern. As is so often At the same time, comments something it was clear a powerful message Emmeline Curtis the case, a responsibility also lies about it being too dangerous to was being sent. It was a sign that [email protected] in the hands of parents who are leave the house are wide of the making the streets safe again is a most probably the suppliers of mark. While this attitude is under- we can all priority that comes before any- thing else. Lifestyle Kat Lee 18-rated games like Grand Theft standable, the reports should not Auto come Christmas morning. make us scared of going out. In a do” Ultimately we all take our Natasha Harding As for looking closer to home similar way to terrorist demands, chance in life, but we students to address the issue, this is some- if these yobs are surrendered should seize control over what we Sport Simon Webb thing we can all do. Without to they will have gained a more can change and make it as dif- [email protected] meaning to start the year on a powerful hold over the city, in- ficult as possible for the thugs in morbid note, it is worth taking evitably causing greater problems our area to succeed. Politics

Page 6 RED VS BLUE Where politcal theory meets the U.F.C!

not sure the top is the right place required in politics to ensure to do it from. Hello there sportsfans, you’re in healthy debate. Although this Of course, Brown has recently the wrong section - Sport starts does allow some real policies to been proving himself by not only on p.19! This is the Politics be pushed through with some talking the talk, but attempting to section and this is RED VS BLUE, haste… walk the walk. He has introduced the Wessex Scene’s supreme The super casino is now brand spanking new Citizen’s interactive page. The system abolished. The Manchester Juries. These are groups of 12 to is simple; read the articles and council and local business leaders 20 people, picked independently if you feel convinced by one of were the only people who were to represent a community; similar them then send your vote to: ‘for’ this, and coming from the to focus groups, they will discuss city with the highest building In June, the other shoe dropped different aspects of policy. Despite [email protected]. ‘Spin’, something Gordon corruption in the UK I need say and Gordon Brown took over having already been criticised However, if you weren’t, then Brown thankfully does not use. no more. Anyway, for a son of as Prime Minister after ten long as no more than glorified photo tell me why. The winning party Although I have a feeling he a priest (not Blair), it was an years of waiting. Since then he opportunities, these do sound gets the honour of victory and couldn’t even if he wanted to. obvious decision to make. has been attempting to convince like a extremely good idea, only, the best email gets a political- He is down-to-earth, which is And what for the summer us he is a fresh faced politician, they are not brand spanking new combat themed prize. How can the reason why the Conservative spike in Taliban Insurgency? Well, “humble” and intent on an and Labour doesn’t have the best you beat that? party are looking more ridiculous as he is not (or anything like, era of “new” politics. The only record of listening to their advice. Now I can hear the music than ever at the moment. David thankfully) our ‘Commander- problem for Brown, as with so Take for example the previous striking up and the fighters Cameron is all ‘spin’, devised and-Chief’ the attention lies many politicians before him, is citizens juries’ to discuss the future entering the political circle so lift to mimic / copy / counter with Des Brown. So how is his that it’s a little hard to distance of the NHS where advice was your voices to the sky and howl Blair. But this tactic opposed to relationship with the US ‘firm, yourself from what is essentially sought after, and then ignored. It out the glourious old motto: Brown exposes Cameron’s true but fair’? Besides this the fact your own legacy. Brown, after all, will be telling to see how Brown fickleness. People are tired of that there are multiple reports was a principle architect of New reacts if the feedback goes against “Two parties enter, one party white lies, and spin. A Prime of Brown looking uncomfortable Labour. his Labour policies. leaves.” Minister who is concise is a on his trip there, which is not In between moving his As the Brown bounce fades breath of well needed fresh air. surprising as Bush can be seen as furniture next door and ignoring away, its starting to become clear In the Blue corner we have Brown’s first months in No.10 another relic of the Blair decade, calls for a referendum on the new that Brown is not quite as fresh a hardhitting vetern in Union were overshadowed by terrorism and not to mention a right- European Constitution, Brown has faced or “humble” as he has Politics. He weighs in with right plots, mass scale flooding and winged Republican. found the time to let us know he so often claimed over the last wing opinions and has been foot-and-mouth, only leaving This leads to the other key is not the Stalinist, control freak few weeks. The past is already trained in the deadly art of Hoddie the public sector pay issue at his issue for Brown, the issue of he was so often accused of in his beginning to haunt the Prime hugging. Ladies and Gentlemen focus of policy. This should have his past, which could leave him last job as Chancellor. Rather, that Minister, with renewed pressure I give you “the Conservtive given the Tory party plenty of vulnerable to criticism of Blair. he is a non-partisan, consensus of to stage a referendum on the Killer”- time to come up with policies However while he was a designer the people by the people, kind-a- EU constitution very much on Daniel ‘Sweet Right’ Francis worth showing. However, they of New Labour the fact that Prime Minister, heralding in a new the agenda. What this country just decided to regurgitate old Blair, Mandelson and Campbell age, glorious Britain. In short, the needs now is a genuine, and more In the red corner, a crafty policies, i.e. ‘cutting red tape for have all departed allows him to king is dead, long live the king. importantly positive alternative. young fighter with a perfect businesses’, and continue with a operate with a clean slate. Any Before we go any further, I This can be offered only by David record. He stands at odds with new display of infighting between look at his history will focus on should say I am all for consensus Cameron and the Conservative the theories of Thatcherism and the old and the, I use this word his successes rather than any politics, when genuinely in the best Party. hails from the Prescott Academy very loosely, new. I bring this up potential failures. interest of the country, otherwise of the Pugalistic Arts. Ladies as a strong opposition is always He leaves the position of debate is healthy and opposition and Gentlemen I give you , “the Chancellor to his predecessor essential for democracy. However, Raging Red”- Alistair Darling. But as Chancellor, political party consensus is not John-Paul ‘The Pope’ Mattar Brown really gave the economy something that can be achieved the boost that was needed through photo opportunities and Both fighters have heard my after it was covered in old Tory newspaper headlines but must instructions: cobwebs. So it was a real shame be crafted with a real desire for No hits below the belt, except his last budget was filled with genuine consensus. In this, Brown in the event of an election, ‘stealth taxes’ which tainted its has failed. and... positive formula. Brown has suggested this No foul play, unless they deem So, a new era beckons. Brown “new” era of politics should it neccesary to win. proposes budget housing with reengage the public with politics, the only critique of it being that I agree with him, there is a real Now in association with it shall be built on undeveloped need for grassroots politics. The the Wessex Scene, ladies and land, sorry, I mean ‘Green Belt’. problem is there’s a paradox at gentlemen boys and girls, children Well so what. The farmers don’t the heart of the Prime Ministers of all ages, for the thousands of use it…. rhetoric, which makes these SUSU students in attendance and And what now for the future? good intentions seem somewhat the millions around the world: Well the futures bright, the unconvincing. It is great to call an Let’s get ready to RUMBLE! futures…. Oh it doesn’t’ really end to top-down politics but I’m work….Brown. But it is. Politics

www.wessexscene.co.uk Editor’s Column The Yellow Pages One Chaplain’s search for charity, while wearing a leotard

Rev. ‘Yellow’ Stevens once every 26 minutes and would cost a total of £40,000. I didn’t Hello and welcome to the Poli- Most evenings I get paid to sit in work that one out. Instead, I just tics Section. I am Jack Haines, the the Stags Head and drink beer repeated this conversation to a World’s Greatest Politics Editor and with students. For some bald men really anal Maths student. over the course of the year you will this might be more of a hobby “What about taking out a come to love me as a brother, or than a job, but I’m a professional, group of students?”asked Peter. slightly depraved Uncle. Either way dammit. I take my job very seri- “Like the student societies, there there will be love. ously. After all, many students are can’t be many of them. Go out In this issue we have the thrill- in need of support after a night for a drink with a student society ing return of Red vs Blue, a guest spent in the pub. Peter., the Meth- every week and you’ll have them editorship by Rev Simon Stevens, odist chaplain was unconvinced. done in a year” he continued. or Yellow as he likes to be known and an interview with John Den- “Yes” I replied. Right there, the ham MP for Ichen and Secretary of “So you’re going round them conversation would have ended State for Universities, Innovation all then? One by one, buying had I not uttered the next words: and Vocational activites. We at the them a drink and seeing if they “Except for the Cheerleaders.” Scene would like to thank Mr. Den- are alright?” he asked. ham for giving us so much of his “No, Peter there are 20,000 of “What wrong with the cheer- valuable time. them, that would just be silly” I leaders?” asked Peter with an air with an offer of money to char- Atheists. The next night, I spent replied. of indignation. ity with each society that I con- the early evening tasting beer If you would like to get involved “Oh come on” I said. “I’m a quered. It was decided that the with Real Ale Soc (I may have send an email to: To be precise, to take every balding Vicar approaching my money would be donated to Lib- spent the rest of the evening do- student in the University out mid thirties. They’re a bunch of erty Child, a local charity that was ing that too!) I also played the for a drink would take 55 years. teenagers in PE skirts. There is no set up a few years ago to provide part of the Pasta Exorcist in “Killer Alternatively, it could be attempted way that taking them all out for a holidays for children with dis- Noodle Three.” politics@ in one year but would necessitate drink is not sleazy!” abilities from Southampton. The wessexscene.co.uk taking a different student out “Oh no” he said, clearly warming Holidays are staffed entirely by “Will I come out of this with to his subject; “that’s not what volunteers and they really want my dignity intact?” I asked. you do with Cheerleaders!” to raise their profile and encour- “Of course!” the director lied. I had no idea I was in the presence age students to get involved. Let’s of such an expert. So I decided to face it, you’ve got the time to do Then there was volunteering press him on this one. “What do this sort of thing! with the local community; I helped you do with cheerleaders then?” to clean up fly-tipping, and finally I asked. This was not a question Finally, someone came up with there was Contemporary Danc- I felt comfortable asking another the rules: one society a week. and ing. I was not just a little bit crap clergyman. photographic evidence must be at that- I was biblically crap but it “You cheerlead with them” provided. Then I was off. was worth it just to get one more he exclaimed, with a knowing step along the road. 27, 28, 29 smile. “Cheerleading with the It is hard to describe the jour- and finally 30, and hundreds of cheerleaders, modern dancing ney I have been on. For a start, pounds raised for charity. Laugh- with the modern dancers. I found there weren’t just a few ingly I still consider this as a job. demonstrating with the Marxists. societies, there were bloody mil- Yeah that’s what you do.” lions of them. Secondly, I found I probably had the most enjoy- “Who does?” I asked, slightly myself doing things I would never able year of my life. I never went perplexed. of dreamed of; playing with little home and I’ve forgotten where I “You do” he replies. plastic men as part of Games Soc, live. I’m never doing anything this “No I don’t!” getting freezing cold with Astro silly ever again though. Never, “Yes you do. You had that tunnel Soc (and their pointy laser thing ever, ever, ever. thing...” which just ideal for blinding pass- I wonder what the world re- ing pilots!) I also demonstrated cord is for the Biggest ever Group Oh great, I thought to my- with the Marxists, shared an early Hug? self; Peter has got a proper job, night with the Conservative As- so he thinks I have time for this sociation and sat through an eve- Reverend Stevens is the Anglican sort of rubbish. He’s not prepared ning of Cartoons – in Japanese. Chaplain. Everyone calls him Yell- to do it so he thinks he can just low. No one know why. No one send me off. It’s clear that since As the year drew on I became has ever seen him do any work. someone founded Bolderwood more and more desperate to ful- His adventures and the full aw- Tunnel soc I have become known fil my mission. There was nothing ful truth about this quest can be as the ‘zany’ chaplain. Zany is one happening during the exam pe- found on his blog: http://dark- step removed from whacky. And riod so I needed to do more than sidechaplaincy.blogspot.com whacky is just another way of one a week the rest of the time. For more information on student saying wanker. One epic night, I did an an eas- volunteering go to http://action. ter egg hunt with the University susu.org/ Peter tried to cajole me into it Scouts and then argued with the or get involved at the Bunfight Politics

Page 8 The Man, the Mission, the Cabinet Position An interview with former SUSU President and Secretary of State for Universities, John Denham MP Jack Haines ish higher education has an enor- two year degrees. Could this be don’t think there is any harm in when the children are seven and mously high value all around the carried over into other universi- universities understanding that eight that will make the differ- What was the hardest issue you world. A student that graduates ties as part of an education re- students now have a sharper ex- ence. It’s quite hard to take some- faced as Union President? from a British university will come form? pectation of what they intend to body whose an established gang out with a degree that is recogn- get from their degree and what member and turn their life round I think the most difficult issue ised not only by employers here I think we will see a greater diver- level of support they are entitled with volunteering opportunities; faced by students at that time but by employers right around sity in the way in which universities to. it doesn’t mean they can’t grow was a very sharp change in the the world. The starting point for go about structuring their courses out of it, and there will always be fees, which shows that nothing that is investment. in the future. From the year af- There was another increase in some people who’ll take them up ever really changes. In those days The second thing is we try to ter next the number of teenag- high level results this year. Is but I think the crucial intervention it was a threat to those people get the relationship between gov- ers in the population will decline there a danger that there will be comes at a much earlier age. who were already on the course, ernment and the universities right, rather sharply. At the same time, too many A Level students with such as those doing medical de- so although we have very high to reach those international stan- high qualifications competing for Plans were recently announced grees and we were able to make expectations of universities, we dards of higher education we’ve too few university places? to scrap funding for those study- the University create what was in value their autonomy. It’s down got to bring a lot more school ing second degrees at the same national terms, quite a generous to you to decide how to produce leavers into higher education to It’s good news that students are level. Could you explain this? bursary scheme. This helped to the university that you want to be do degrees. That is going to push achieving higher results these support those students who were and I think that gives us a much most universities to offer a wider days, but it does throw up issues Sometimes you have to make dif- affected and make sure they could stronger university system than range of courses, particularly for for universities who then have to ficult choices in government and graduate; it also helped quite a lot in countries where there’s greater older students, people who may look for other indicators for how this was one of them. You have of medical students and overseas public control on how each insti- be taking time out for work or well a student is likely to do. Al- a choice between 40,000 extra students. tution operates. people who may be under funded though A levels results are still the people going to university for the by their employers. most important factor, universi- first time or people coming back Do you have any particular advice There has been a major push re- It could well be that concentrat- ties have been encouraged for to do another degree. Our feel- for the current lot of Freshers? cently on vocational training and ing the work into a two-year de- many years now to look around ing was that the priority should be job related skills. How effective gree or a longer part-time degree and see what else students have with the people who haven’t had I got a huge amount out of my has this been and why is this is is much easier to achieve than a done. It’s good news that people the opportunity to have higher university experience. Though I so vital? traditional undergraduate degree are doing so well, although I rec- education. It’s going to be fazed long gave up the dream of being with a longer summer vacation. ognise it can be problematic for in so I don’t think it will wreck a professional scientist, I certainly It’s vital because we need to be So I think you could see more of universities. somebody’s immediate plans but gained a huge amount from do- in the Premier League for skills at that sort of degree but would be I think that universities will be if you ask where the priorities lie ing a science degree. Developing every level and we’re not at the very surprised if changes were helped by the new A star grade with tax payers money it’s with scientific concepts and methods moment. That’s every level from made in the foreseeable future. that will come in with A levels increasing opportunities for peo- and probability and risk have all basic numeracy and literacy to in the future and the possibility ple who haven’t had them before. been useful to me in later life, so Postgraduate research The UCU recently argued that of doing an extended project. It It’s not so much a cut as a transfer the academic side was important We need to raise skill levels in there has been a shift towards will enable the most able students of resources. but I also gained a lot from the the rest of the economy as well. market in higher education, to demonstrate the best of their broader university experience. To help with this we are running which is leading towards a con- abilities. Finally, with these reforms and I played a lot of sport; the Stu- a big campaign and are work- sumer culture at universities? pushes, should there be an elec- dents’ Union gave me a chance to ing very closely with employers, Do you think that David Camer- tion to gain a new mandate? test out whatever communication unions and other organisations to I don’t think there has been a real on’s call for new national service skills I’ve got. So the simple advice increase the value of vocational shift towards a market although through volunteering is a cred- Fortunately, these are things for would be to make the most of it; qualifications. I would say we’ve I do think that universities are ible idea? Can it actually work? the Prime Minister to decide. there will be no other time in your made a good start but we haven’t much more aware of the need to What I think is quite interesting is life where you’ll get the chance to achieved the status we would like positively attract their students. There is already great invest- that before Gordon became Prime stretch yourself in so many direc- for vocational qualifications. I don’t think there is anything ment in volunteering opportuni- Minister, the Conservatives ran tions at once. I suppose for a small example wrong with that; it is a good ties for young people, so to that a campaign saying it was outra- each summer, quite rightly we thing. It makes it more likely that extent it isn’t a new idea at all. geous that he should even dream What measures are the govern- have a big celebration of each stu- they are going to base the educa- What Cameron has said is that he of not calling an election. Then ment taking to maintain the dent who has got good GCSE’s, tion on what the student actually wants everybody to do it, they saw the opinion polls and value of a degree from a British good A Levels; there are degree wants rather than what a univer- even though it won’t be went all quiet about it, University? ceremonies at universities and sity might think to provide. But it compulsory. He has not which suggests there was these are widely reported, but does mean that there is a sharper explained in any way no high principle in the Well I think that the answer is there is no equivalent for some- expectation from students about though, how he ex- Tory position on this. first and foremost the investment body who successfully completes what they should get, and that pects to break through It’s on him to decide that we’ve made in higher educa- an apprenticeship or vocational is undoubtedly intensified since to groups of young but people like Gordon tion; a 25% real increase after a qualification. I think we will be the introduction of variable fees. people who are not and I are just getting decade in which universities were getting closer to where we need When we introduced variable volunteering at the mo- on with the job at the expanded but money wasn’t, so to be, which is where our society fees, we said that it makes sense ment. If what you’re trying moment. quality of investment in each stu- celebrates success whichever par- to ask you to contribute as you to tackle is the problems that dent was reduced. We’ve had an ticular route is right for each in- will be a personal beneficiary. crop up at 14, 15 and16, equally big increase in research dividual student. We’re not there Once we ask people to contribute then it’s going to be which has helped to re-establish yet which is where I want to get they are going to ask am I getting the interventions British universities and in par- to. the best education possible? that schools, social ticular, British science as a world There is nothing wrong with services and vol- leader, when a few years ago that When Alan Johnson visited the that development as long as we unteering agencies was at risk. This means that Brit- Union he spoke favourably about manage it properly. 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Page 10 Student living: advice for a harmonious house Editor’s Attention! Survival tips for living in the student house hold! Column Natasha Harding How this discussion goes will who will leave items that were house in a reasonable order. much depend upon the type of food once upon a time, rotting in For most student houses the housemates you are living with. the fridge until they become such rules are that there are no rules. You may be lucky and have a a shade of green that the fridge Student houses are always For your average student, being collection of friends who, although is a no-go. Their room will be 3noisy, but if you do have an away from home for the first time aren’t ultra tidy, understand the an obstacle course that only the important exam one morning, or Welcome back to uni! We hope means that an independent way need for basic hygiene. Or you skilled will manage to navigate; face a long night trying to complete that you all had an enjoyable of living is appealing for the initial may be unlucky and find that your half of the contents will spill out coursework, mention this to your summer! few weeks of term. The absence housemates belong to one of the onto the landing making a trip- housemates. I’m sure they can This particular time of year of any adherence to normal living two extreme categories below. hazard for those late nights and manage to be quiet once in a while. is very important for student’s standards is barely noticed; there If the house has been in a early mornings when you don’t lifestyles. In fact, the start of are more than enough distractions state of uncleanliness for the first have all your wits about you. a new uni year is the student at the start of term for anyone to few weeks of term you may find Whichever kind is bestowed 4Make time for your equivalent to New Years; not become blind to the piling up of that you, and your housemates, you, here are a few handy hints housemates. If you’ve moved only is there lots of drinking and dishes around the sink. have already driven the ‘cleaning for the course of the year in order in with new people or you’re talking to randomers to be done, By the end of October when freak’ almost insane. Although to ensure a harmonious house: a fresher, it’s always good to but resolutions also play a big part the shiny promise of your new this is tempting, and provoking get to know the people you are of both. abode has begun to tarnish, you these detergent-loving-students sharing with. If you’re living Many of you just starting may find yourself faced with can provide hours of comedy, Make sure all housemates with established friends then university are about to embark on several house related issues. ultimately the eventual innate 1know how much they are make the effort to spend time a completely new lifestyle, and for These may vary from red puffy need to live somewhere reasonably expected to pay for amenities together otherwise you may those of us returning for another eyes as a result of a nocturnal habital isn’t worth sacrificing for such as gas, electricity, phone and become like passing ships. Good year, the start of a new term is the housemate’s insistence on playing the benefit of practical jokes on internet. Also agree on a method of relations all round means it is customary time in which we make the same song over and over at your household hygiene inspector payment so that everyone is happy. less likely you will encounter promises to ourselves such as to full blast, to the fact that not only (however irritating and annoying problems, and if you do it will work harder, keep our student do you have no clean underwear they may be). On the plus side be easier to work through them. accommodation tidier and to be left, but all your cutlery has gone though, this person is likely to Some households find that a more active... missing too! When it gets to this be the one who keeps your toilet 2basic cleaning rota is helpful, If you can’t remember all of So with that in mind we have point, it may be a good idea to sparkling all year so they are very whereas others assign jobs per 5the above then this one old- included some useful articles and sit down with your housemates useful after all . housemate. Either way, this fashioned phrase might serve you tips in this first issue of theWessex and perhaps discuss your living The other extreme of ensures that everyone is making well: treat others how you would Scene to help you on your way to arrangements... housemate is the ‘student slob’, a contribution and it keeps the like to be treated yourselves. a fantastic year at Southampton University. If you would like to become a Food for thought... writer for the Lifestyle section, or if you have any food, travel, home Mushrooms stuffed with feta and redonion The most perfect chips you’ll ever eat! or health tips that you would like Katie Lee Katie Lee to share with us, please contact the grill for 5-10 minutes until 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes us at: Ingredients tender and lightly browned. Once you have made these are soft but not fully cooked. [email protected] 3. Cut the feta cheese into you will never buy chips again. 3. Whilst the potatoes are 1 red onion cubes and mix with the onions boiling, put some olive oil into a Katie & Natasha. Olive oil [make sure the pan is off the Ingredients baking tray, place in the top of 2 large flat mushrooms heat] smooth mixture onto the the oven and set to Gas Mark 8. 42g Feta cheese mushrooms. 2 large potatoes 4. Drain the potatoes, and 4. Place the mushrooms under Olive oil sharke them about slightly in the Method the grill for another 5-10 minutes Salt colander, this will give them their until the cheese has melted and is Pepper crispy outer coating. 1. Cut the onions into rings and browned and the mushrooms are 5. Put the potatoes in the hot fry slowly in the olive oil on a low piping hot. Method baking tray, sprinkle on some heat, until tender. These are gorgeous served on olive oil, until lightly coated, and 2. Remove the stalks from the a base of crisp lettuce, you could 1. Cut the potatoes into thick season generously with salt and mushrooms, brush lightly with also serve with chips -it is impor tant they are pepper. olive oil and place under toast if you not old or too battered! 6. Leave in the oven on the top prefer. 2. Par-boil the potatoes in shelf and a high heat, for 20-30 lightly salted water for about minutes. About halfway through turn the chips over and re- season. lifestyle

www.wessexscene.co.uk Don’t be a freshman fifteen! Following the American trend? Katie Lee university lifestyle did not allow calories you are consuming too; a Southampton University also has practices may well help you avoid for healthy eating. However, glass of vodka with diet coke is only the fantastic Jubilee Sports Centre, the risks related to weight gain, The first year of university there are ways to avoid gaining 56 calories! If you insist on writing a large gym, swimming pool and such as high blood pressure and traditionally results in the rapid that extra dress size... essays in to the early hours then numerous fitness classes. You depression. And what’s even depletion of funds in your bank Try to make use of cookery snack on healthy food options, can take advantage of all these better is that you will be laying the account and the equally rapid books, and keep to consistent and be sure to catch up on your facilities for a very low cost. foundations for a healthy lifestyle expansion of your waistline. mealtimes. Be aware of the liquid eight hours sleep afterwards. Following just a few simple that will last your whole life. American students have long lamented the ‘Freshman 15’; a term referring to the 15 pounds students tend to put on during the first year. However, recent studies are showing that we British students are not far behind. A lack of cooking skills combined with the regular 1Forget Reflex – have you consumption of liquid calories seen the blue lights as you things that multicultural society plastic! down the pub, a kebab on the The enter? They’re just asking for brings, and add a little diversity to way home and greasy breakfast to someone to pull John Travolta your tea time. 7Nothing says cure the hangover will obviously style moves on them. ‘Christmas gift for Dad’ than result in the pounds creeping on. Definative 5 Student Loan might not a University of Southampton But it is often the stress of being 2Take your animals in stretch to a winter-sun holiday? branded pint glass. Check away from home, the late nights list of to graze on the obscure fake Utilise that Bake and Bite stand! out the other branded gifts writing essays and the mindless green grass lining the shelves Enough time infront of that in your available for the rest of the snacking that follows that really in the fruit section. bikini and you’ll start to imagine family. makes our weight shoot up so things to you’re in sunnier climes (although rapidly. As Dr Janet Colson, a 3Ask the counter staff you might end up smelling of 8Personally greet all registered dietician, states: “Poor do in the where the coffee is. Seriously. cheese and bacon turnovers). the people trying to buy nutrition coupled with improper you’ll be surprised. greetings cards. rest is a natural recipe for weight 6No cash? Pay on your card gain.” new SUSU 4Buy something that without pissing off the entire Sadly, The Oxford Student you have absolutely no idea queue behind you. The shop has found that 48% of their shop what the English translation gone 21st century - Abuse that respondents thought that the is. Open your mind to all the Helpful Hints: hangover cures Ways to combat the morning after the night before Natasha Harding will usually do the trick. up after a night out is always high on the list of ways to forget yourself wishing that the beer- Whether you’re a fresher or an Coffee is a popular student recommended. a hangover. Please note that the goggles are still on! old hand, these hangover cures beverage second only to alcohol. Some people swear by vigorous latter option is not advisable with For the very brave, or the will certainly come in useful Most of us realise it leaves you exercise to kick the effects of someone you picked up the night very stupid, hair of the dog is throughout the next year! Unless more dehydrated, but it sure does their hangover. before, as you may find considered as a great way to of course, you are one of those wake you up in the morning so Going for see a hangover through. The ultra lucky but oh so annoying that you’re at least semi-conscious a run, a only problem with this one is the people who has never had for that early morning lecture. swim, obvious: when you eventually the pleasure of experiencing a A big fry up; there is plenty of o r stop drinking there may stomach churning, head pounding choice on offer at both Avenue and even well be a mega-hangover hangover. Warning: some may do Highfield cafes. The breakfast bap sex to deal with. more harm than good, but try is one of my personal favourites; are If none of the above them out; you will have plenty of it’s the perfect remedy for soaking all work for you then you opportunity to find the one that up all the excess alcohol coursing may just have to resort works best for you and when you through your veins. If this works to the age old student do - stick to it! Your degree may for you then you’re guaranteed to way of coping with the depend on it! be sober by lunchtime. effects of the morning The sensible option is to make A long shower can work after.; this being to sure you have a few glasses of wonders for clearing your head stay in bed until its water during your night out, or at in the morning. Perhaps another time for Neighbours, the very least some before going hangover cure may need to be and I don’t to bed. Then, come the morning, used in conjunction with it though mean lunchtime a paracetamol washed down to get you feeling 100%. Whether N e i g h b o u r s … . with fruit juice, a bit of toast, and this works for you or not, getting Oh yes, teatime followed by a walk in the fresh air in the shower to clean yourself Neighbours! features

Page 12 Editor’s Column Summer of Discontent This summer wasn’t all Sweetness and (sun)light Nicholas Brown causing all the news agencies to were dropped over the past few The Editors send out their reporters in little months: Pirates of the Caribbean Hello. In an unprecedented first boats to find out what being 3, Fantastic Four 2, Shrek the step, my first article as editor is flooded was like. Some would Third, Die Hard 2, Evan Almighty Working on this very first Welcome to the first Features sec- an apology. In the 27 April 2007 blame the weather on a broad and Rush Hour 3 all provided Features section we faced tough tion of this shiny new academic issue of the Wessex Scene, I wrote band of low pressure pushing as much entertainment as an pressures and tight deadlines, year – now in glorious Techni- an article entitled ‘Here Comes the jet stream further south and animal testing facility. Not even and the only thing that got us colour! We are Nickeline and our the Sun!’ exalting the virtues of keeping high pressure weather Optimus Prime, Harry Potter or through was that sunset orange sole purpose in life is to write the glorious summer season and away. Others would blame global Homer Simpson could save the drink Lucozade. One might say amazing articles for you, our dear offering tips and advice on how warming. I blame Rhianna. Her cinema from months of agonising that this section was powered by readers. To help you get to know to make the most of the beautiful annoyingly intoxicating title mediocrity. Lucozade, and in recognition of us a little better, we thought we weather. ‘Umbrella’ no doubt contained Mind you, TV fared no better. its amazing properties we have would share a fun fact about each It has now been brought to my some kind of hidden rain dance The majority of the summer was decided to dedicate this column of us with you. Nick has rediscov- ered his love of Meat Loaf (the attention that summer was crap within the lyrics (Um-bah- spent watching the dullards in to the saviour of footballers and singer, not the food). Emmeline this year and I have been urged by rella-ella-ella-aye-aye) as its the Big Brother house doing ill people the country over since likes Disney and one day plans to ‘The Powers that Be’ to apologise unprecedented 10 week run at nothing of interest. (At least 1927. fly off to Never Never Land. to readers for getting their hopes the top of the charts coincided in Hell’s Kitchen they cook!). Despite the original flavour Over the summer we were hard up. Phrases like “the magnitude with the worst of the weather. Interestingly both shows had to being indescribable, drinkers at work on new ideas to make this of the sun’s rays amplifies the Speaking of hidden messages, deal with racist remarks and the have often celebrated its uniquely section even better. We never left natural beauty of the city” and Disney unveiled its new wrong person winning. Luckily addictive taste. For those that our computers, which consider- “find a patch of grass somewhere brainwashing scheme oddly Channel 4 came to the rescue prefer a more recognised taste ing the weather was probably no and sit on it” may have been entitled ‘High School Musical’. by showing us people living on a however, there are many flavours bad thing. All for you. We are really taken seriously and in turn may What seems on the surface to be a landfill site. Just what I needed, to choose from, including orange, excited about all the ideas have led readers to expect a bland corporate TV special about literal trash on my television. On lemon, apple, tropical and wild we have come up with, and can’t wait to summer that was not singing kids is in fact a cynical call the other hand, I think I preferred berry. It is not just a fizzy energy introduce up to their for a generation of children to that to the onslaught of X Factor, drink either, but has branched out you to pester their parents into buying Strictly Come Dancing and Cirque into Lucozade Sport and Lucozade t h e m . merchandise. de Celebrité that will be hiting Hydro Active. Numerous But until Sadly, High School Musical screens some time this Autumn. sportsmen across the country can then, we was far more popular If that’s not enough to make attribute their successes to this have a very than any of the you want to kill yourself, don’t drink, which sponsors a variety of special Freshers’ S u m m e r worry, we’re all closer to World different sporting events. introductory edi- War III anyway. Iran developed This great nation might not tion. nuclear capabilities and kept on even be here today were it not Freshers’ Week is telling everyone about it while for the healing properties of certainly a memorable time; seven days of par- Russia unveiled a new bomb that Lucozade, originally a drink called ties, meeting new people was so Glucozade which was given to and settling in to uni life. It’s powerful it didn’t even need hospital patients. As a child I also indescribably scary. So, stupid nuclear energy. Meanwhile sometimes wanted to be ill so I these humble three pages in- we were already on the way to would be allowed some of this clude accounts from Ex-Freshers’ killing ourselves with record heavenly drink, and knew that who wish to pass on their wis- debts, global warming, when I was ill Lucozade would dom. There’s also an article about foot and mouth, and E make me all better, as if by magic. everyone’s favourite soap. One numbers. Some people believe that the of us will be giving you advice, Oh, but on the recipe was in fact handed down and the other will be apologising positive side the St to people by small pixies. Perhaps (but don’t expect that to happen again!) Pancras Eurostar link that explains why it tastes so has opened. I think good. Feel free to email us any com- that’s how we ments, articles, or random facts should remember you discover. summer 2007: the Summer Please come and find us at the where we all Bunfight - we want some new expectations. got a little bit friends! Here’s how summer closer to actually turned out... France. Nick and Emmeline You may have noticed a features tad more rain this year than in @wessexscene.co.uk previous ones. In fact this year’s summer was the wettest since blockbuster records began in 1914. It was movies; which so wet that parts of the UK were is not surprising unceremoniously submerged, when you consider the list flooding thousands of homes and of disappointing sequels which features

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Three Ex- Fresher’s share their experiences of this time honoured tradition...

Philip Reynolds drink, but this is a time to be Amie Brierley and things didn’t get much better. overnight, but slowly I felt like No matter how much I wanted to myself. Not only did I notice the socialising and hopefully getting If someone had told me I would enjoy meeting people, they just difference, but other people did, Talk to any ex-Fresher and they to know a group of people, not didn’t compare to the friends I’d and my uni experience started will remember their Freshers’ irritating them by throwing up spend most of Freshers’ Week crying instead of boozing and had for years, and I didn’t give to feel how I had wanted it to all Week through a bleary eyed all over their shoes, chatting nursing hangovers, I wouldn’t people a chance to make my ex- along. haze of Cube nights, kebabs and rubbish or making them carry have believed them. I had high perience any better. I began to The first few weeks can be ninety pence pints of snakebite in you home. Some of my best expectations of starting Uni; I’m make myself more and more iso- hard, so don’t beat yourself up if Jesters. Year after year, the advice evenings in Freshers’ Week were talking serious pedestal stuff lated, pushing friends away by it’s not exactly how you expected. from students who have seen spent socialising with the nearby here. I’d seen friends and fam- making sure they knew exactly Keep your chin up, remember it it all, done it all and promptly flats over dinner and a film, not ily head off and heard tales of where my priorities lay, and that will get better and you too will be thrown it all up, is the same – talk screaming to my friends over the drunken debauchery and natu- it was not with them. My other dancing round your handbag at to everyone, dress up like a school sounds of a dance floor. rally thought I would follow suit. I major mistake was making the the end of the night, surrounded five hour journey home each and by people you can’t imagine be- boy/girl and most importantly, The essential bit of advice wasn’t the only one who thought I would love it, friends and rela- every weekend. I wanted to see ing without. enjoy what is certain to be ‘The to keep in mind is simply to be friends and of course my parents, Best Week of Your Life’. yourself. If you’re not in the tives all thought I would be the life and soul of the party, the one who I missed unbearably; this was “Don’t beat Freshers’ week is certainly all mood for something then just say who would settle in and never not only expensive, but also iso- about relaxing, having fun and no, and go and knock on the door call home, who would have to be lated me further from the people meeting new people; but the of the flat upstairs. Freshers’ week dragged home for holidays. How I should have been trying to get yourself up suggestion that this is somehow is the only time when everyone wrong we all were. closer to. the one week that will decide treats you like a long lost friend, Fast-forward to the day I moved The feelings of loneliness, of the shape of your university so make the most of it, even if you into halls, and the loud, confident desperation to go home or to an- if it’s not life is absurd. The pressure and never speak to any of them again. joker of old was gone. In her place other uni, anywhere, lasted about emphasis that organisers place Half of the people I met in my was a jabbering wreck who strug- six months, then the old me began to snap back into place. I pulled exactly how upon it is likely to leave many Freshers’ week I never spoke to gled to remember her own name, let alone do anything that would myself together, stopped going students feeling cold come the again, and the other half became home so much, put my glad rags first week of term. some of my closest friends. endear her to her flatmates. In you expected.” short, it was a disaster on and went out. It didn’t happen Talking to everyone, and So relax, enjoy yourself and making that first, agonizing greet everyone with a smile, but effort to crawl out of your shell don’t take any of it too seriously. is undoubtedly important, but The best Freshers’ Week will come sometimes lightning doesn’t strike in years two and three, when you “It’s a desperate dash to make as many friends as straight away. Friendships should spend a week relaxing with your not be forced, and (though you’ll housemates without any of the possible’ rarely hear it said) it is perfectly pressure to live the fresher’s life, acceptable for students to not unless of course you want to. Lauren Donnellan share, because in Freshers’ Week yourself the whole time, what is get on with their flatmates. In this it seems alcohol is the best way their bloody name? A polite chat week you’ll attend Whilst studying for my A Levels, a into people’s hearts. I think I came turns to a mere hello and then plenty of introductory teacher said: “It is your friends at across as more of an alcoholic as the term continues forth you lectures with your university that will be your friends mind, because one morning I was put your head down and pretend coursemates, and for life.” This thought always drinking some apple juice and ev- not to see them in order to avoid eryone thought it was wine. another awkward hello and the you’ll have an stayed with me, in fact it terrified me: what would happen if I didn’t Then there is your first night small talk that follows. opportunity to join out. It is a desperate dash to The most important thing is to more clubs and meet people who would remain my friends for life? make as many friends as possible. enjoy it; half the fun is meeting societies than you can I also could not see the truth in I still have phone numbers on my and talking to as many strangers name. So if the people it because at the time, my home mobile and I have no idea who as possible during these seven ex- you’ve been bundled buds were the friends I perceived they are! You say hello to EVERY- citing days. And you never know, with are driving as having forever; just like when BODY, and shout over the music the desperate dash for life long you up the wall by you are in year eight and you give the standard questions: “Where friends might just work. The peo- Tuesday morning, each other those heart-shaped are you from?”....”What are you ple I ended up talking to on my then fear not, friendship necklaces and think, studying?”...”What flat are you fresher’s bar crawl are now my because there’s more that’s it, I’ll never need another in?”....“I love your top where’s it housemates, and with hindsight, from?” I sort of see what my teacher was to Southampton’s best friend. Of course my closest friends in year eight were not my Then you smile and nod politely going on about. social scene than the because you can’t hear a word Post Freshers’ Week, when all person next door. closest friends in sixth form, and it’s the same in Freshers’ Week. they are saying over the music. the manic friendship making has The people you first meet when Every person is being interviewed calmed down, then why not join The other piece you arrive may not necessarily for friend or second year house- a society. I did not bond that well of accepted wisdom end up as the people you spend mate potential. with my flatmates so through a about Freshers’ Week most of your year with. I did not Most of the people you meet society I met some good friends is to spend the entire instantly click with anyone in my in Freshers’ Week you will prob- and my closest mate, who more time either drinking, flat, but I thought I’ve GOT to be ably never speak to again; they or less lived in my room in Fresh- or being drunk. But best friends with these people. So often end up as the people you ers’ year. University is one of the why? By all means out comes the masses of alcohol just bump in to down the street most sociable experiences of your that you insist everyone must and politely chat with, thinking to life, so make the most of it. features

Page 14 Top Tips for surviving Freshers’ Week Emmeline Curtis won’t. You meet so many new Freshers’ Week, the best week people that it is hard to remember of your life. The subject of nu- who people are, and even harder merous films, books and myths. to remember names. Similarly, Nothing can quite prepare you don’t be offended if someone for it, but out of the goodness mispronounces your name, no of my heart I am going to give matter how often it happens. It is you some useful tips for survival, frustrating, but just smile politely based on my own experiences. and correct them, then go to a corner and scream. Shouting 1. Talk to everyone you meet. at people is not the best way to All freshers are in the same situ- make friends. ation and are just as desperate to talk to you. No one wants to be the loner who has to find their 5. Learn to love own brand goods. way alone, or spend their nights Unless you have the good fortune sitting alone in their room. This to have parents who are willing desperation means people are to pay your bills, start shopping very forgiving of any oddities at Primark, Poundland and Asda. you might accidentally reveal, so They aren’t so bad once you get don’t be afraid of making a fool used to them. This will leave you of yourself. more money for going out, but will Cube night: a staple of any student’s social calender also mean you will have enough 2. Join as many societies as about getting up for that dreaded not mix well with loud screaming entire life, they are going to back money to get you through the possible, and go to as many 9am lecture, or think about the or singing on the dance floor or away for fear of catching it. rest of the semester. events as you can fit into your looming essay deadline you have when out and about, resulting calendar. This should be one of been putting off for weeks, so go in no voice. Try and lower the 4. Don’t take offence if people Most importantly, do not the busiest weeks of your life, out and enjoy it all! volume, because trust me, if you forget who you are. You might panic if your Freshers’ Week is and a time to try something are trying to meet people and get have a super memory that not all that you expect it to be. new. It is also one of the only 3. Don’t get ill. The late nights to know them sounding like a 90 remembers that random 1am chat Things do not always match up to times you won’t have to worry and alcohol consumption may year-old man who has smoked his outside a pub, but they probably expectations. That’s when good neighbours become good friends! Amie Brierley campaign to keep it on the BBC; Who can forget the untimely but the question is, why do we demise of Madge, Helen and Walking around any University love it? Drew? campus you will notice the usual It could simply be that Which Neighbours family would mix of chat: who snogged who Neighbours is so far removed I most like to belong to? Well the last night, who has the most from reality it helps us forget answer is obvious, it has to be the looming deadlines and what about overdrafts, unpaid electric Kennedy’s. Susan and Karl have on earth Paul Robinson will do bills, deadlines, rainy weather, three kids of their own and have next? missing the bus, anything really. taken in a variety of waifs and To most students, Neighbours More than this though, and on strays along the way. Yet they are is not just a TV show, it’s a way a completely superficial level, it’s far from being saints, having had of life, an institution, a must see funny. From Toadie becoming a affairs and illegitimate children at least once, sometimes twice, qualified lawyer in about among other things throughout a day, depending if pesky six months to Dr Karl, the years. You name it they’ve lectures get in the way. who is every kind done it. I feel incomplete if I of doctor in the What is it that makes the miss an episode, and world, hypnotist, characters so easy to love? Well, am anxious to know oncologist, you there is no American shine to them, what has happened name it Karl they’re not prim and proper. The on Ramsay Street. can treat it. show is littered with really nasty We talk about And don’t get ‘baddies’; Izzy and Paul spring to it, read about it me started on mind as a dastardly double act. on the internet, the comic genius The only shine is from the ever watch it, make of Harold Bishop, present Australian sunshine, the Facebook groups Janelle Timmons perfect hair and teeth of the stars, about it, and Paul Robinson and the swimming pools they with his “peg leg”. just so happen to have in their Neighbours makes gardens. Damn them. us laugh, makes us Neighbours will soon be cry; oh the tears moving to Channel Five, and I have shed our favourite soap will be littered as beloved with ad breaks. We protested, we characters have threatened to boycott, but will passed away. we? Will we heck! Frazer and Rosie tie the knot art

www.wessexscene.co.uk Editor’s Another grand night at the Nuffield Column An evening of buxom blondes and country bumpkins

Francois Kotze audience with complex narra- the story may seem somewhat as they cast explore the intricacies tives, moral dilemmas, or misun- lacking, the characters more of marital and familial relations. She Stoops to Conquer derstood characters. Its attraction than make up for it. Each cap- Don’t let this deter you, as Di- Art. I cannot help but find some Director: Patrick sanford lies in its nostalgic portrayal of a tures the particularities of their rector Patrick Sanford is quick to amusement in the fact that a con- Nuffield Theatre seemingly simpler time, at least class status marvelously, nota- comment, morality is certainly not cept so vast and ever changing, 13 Sep - 6 Oct 7:30 pm compared to our contemporary bly that of Granville Saxtons Mr the focus of the play. Instead if which has sculpted our environ- lifestyle, and whilst the humour Hardcastle, who seems to have you find yourself fancying an eve- ment, our minds and our human- Upon entering the theatre, my and turn of events may prove been born to play the role. There ning of buxom blondes, carousing ity for as long as we can remem- curiosity was instantly aroused sometimes predictable, it allows is also a surprising amount of country folk and peevish pansies ber, can be summed up in three by the amusing farmyard set- for a more relaxed enjoyment. character development and first then this is sure to be a hit. rather bland letters. And in one ting, complete with pitchfork/ The play opens with an elderly impressions are often incorrect page of a newspaper. This is not haystacks, broken wheelbarrows, country couple debating the pros bitterness, just an insightful re- pigs and chickens, and of course and cons of country versus city mark. a curvy country girl lounging in living. Soon conversation turns It is therefore fortunate that the sun, gorging on some apples. to matchmaking with Mr. Hard- Southampton, you may be sur- Simple yet oddly entertaining. In- castle, who is in favour of coun- prised to discover, is truly blessed deed, the latter seems to be the try living, announcing that he with its cultural heritage; its bleak keyword for most of Oliver Gold- has found a most amiable suitor exterior hiding a wealth in the- smiths ‘She Stoops to Conquer’; a for his daughter Kate. Cue two atre, art galleries and music halls. mid-eighteenth century two hour upper class, university educated The Nuffield Theatre, located on long production that proves how gentlemen who have the misfor- Highfield Campus, alone offers little human nature really ever tune of running into Kate’s mis- some of the most celebrated plays changes over time. chievous (albeit drunk) brother of 2007. I sincerely hope our fea- Despite its lack of success after Tony Lumpkin, who deceives ture below will encourage you to its first staging in 1773, the play them by labeling Mr. Hardcastle sample the cities many wonders made a big comeback during the as an over pompous landlord as over the coming year. 20th century with producers and opposed to their gracious host. [email protected] directors, and it’s easy to see why. All expected confusion and mis- The play doesn’t seek to wow the understandings ensues. Whilst A gentlman, a scholar and a fool Arty delights for the student body Naomi McGrew Opportunities for some mental stimulation that’s not of the work variety The time for boozing and wafting Southampton’; a guide that aims city is located in the Civic Centre. tour of Sculpture in the City is pro- (Thursday til 7pm) around all day in your dressing to make your struggle for inspira- Often overlooked by new and grammed for 13 October (book- http://www.solent.ac.uk/ gown is over, its time to awaken tion less time consuming whilst returning students, this gallery ing essential) highlighting the millais/whats_on.aspx your mind and expand into new allowing some extra time to get has a fantastic range of artwork. various public sculptures by artists cultural horizons. Luckily if you your creative juices flowing. If From Renaissance to Chris Offili, such as Antony Gormley that are 5. Bargate Monument Gal- happen to be a creative type, i.e. you are not a ‘creative type’ you the history of art can pretty much right on your proverbial doorstep! lery: Smack bang in the middle an art, media, design student, may find the following a favour- be documented through its per- Winchester is always worth a trip of Southampton highstreet, this then none of the above have any able alternative to reading an manent collection. ‘Wake Up and anyway, wih its picturesque archi- small gallery focuses specifically relevance to your new life as a economic policy book (no offence Hide’, a great interactive video tecture, fantastic cultural heritage on exhibiting local up-and-com- student. In fact, boozing and a to economics students!) piece by Gary Stevens is currently and lovely tea rooms to eat cake ing artists (note to all Winchester dressing gown are the staple diet 1. John Hansard Gallery: This is on display until 23 December. It and discuss Roland Barthes… School of Art students). Another of an undergraduate (and post- the Southampton University con- is a hide and seek game with on- www.yearofsculpture.com great aspect to this venue is that graduate for that matter!) temporary art gallery. Currently screen characters involving the a) its location is central to the arts on show is ‘Live Art on Camera’ gallery visitors, and will no doubt 4. Millais Gallery: Part of Solent market which happen each month (18 September – 10 November); keep some of you entertained for University, it’s a two minute walk on a Saturday and b) it is run by an interesting collection of photo- hours! There are also a wide vari- from the City Art Gallery and can aspace, a Southampton based graphs and video work depicting ety of hands-on day courses you be part of the triad tour of South- arts initiative who run several the ‘high-art’ scene of the 1960’s can get involved with. Entrance is ampton City (City Gallery, Millais other venues around Southamp- and 70’s Live Art world. This is free. and Bargate Gallery) which will ton – visit their website to find out a great gallery and shows about Open: Tuesday-Saturday 10am- take about half a day to com- the full story (www.aspacegallery. four or five different exhibitions 5pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm plete. ‘John Thompson: Say it org), great eh?! Entrance is free. each year. Private viewings are www.southampton.gov.uk/lei- with Flowers’ is on display until Open: Wednesday – Friday a great way to meet other arty- sure/arts/sotonartgallery/ 20 October. Thompson’s work 11am-6pm Saturday and Sunday types and the bar is free, as is en- explores organic forms being ma- 12noon-5pm trance. 3. Winchester ‘Year of Sculp- nipulated into new objects. There www.bargategallery.org Hands on work Open: Tuesday-Friday 11am– ture’: This year has been the is also a project room displaying Important in your struggle to 5pm, and Saturday 11am – 4pm year of sculpture in Winchester, video and documentary work This is but a taster of what become included in the 100 most www.hansardgallery.org.uk a fantastic array of exhibitions which is always great to view. En- the city has to offer. So why not powerful in Art, is of course find- and events are unfortunately for trance is free. wake up a few hours earlier and ing your muse. Welcome then, to 2. Southampton City Art Gal- newcomers though, coming to a Open: Monday 1pm-5pm and explore, you might find it to your the ‘Top Five Arty Things To Do in lery: The ‘main’ gallery within the close. However, a planned guided Tuesday-Saturday10am-5pm liking. fashion

Page 16 Winter warmers Jewels, jackets and chunky knitwear jumpers to make you forget those winter blues

Lucy Bayne layer over thick woolen tights. belted version at the moment for Also, in complete contrast to this under £30. Military coats were Whilst course books and snug look is the use of leather by also taking the catwalks by storm; ‘minor’ things such as gas and many of the leading designers. think big, brass looking buttons electricity bills should rightly take Leather jackets will look brilliant and to make the look more precedence in how your student with skinny jeans and monotone feminine, nip in the waist with a loan is swiftly eaten up, perhaps coloured, vintage tees. chunky belt. a lazy day window shopping may If the thought of black drains If a jacket to hold out the swiftly change your mind on how you entirely then there is the option winter chill is not quite taking you really want to spend it this of jewel colours. They sparkled on your fancy then perhaps invest season. the catwalk this season and there in the key footwear item of the The autumn/winter fashion are lots of statement head to toe season: the riding boot. Though shows for 2007 have justified pieces in the shops, although they quite expensive, this style of living on spaghetti hoops upon are not for the faint hearted and boot will look brilliant with all a bed of slightly stale Hovis for should be worn with minimal aforementioned trends and months. Key trends showcased jewellery for maximum effect. will last you an age (unless you this autumn include that of the If you can’t afford to splash out actually go riding in them!) chunky knit, the bigger the better perhaps invest on one classic piece So, with all this array of wool, infact! Cardigans should be as such as a jacket. Trench coats are tights and warm jackets, perhaps super sized as possible and keep as usual, a must have item and you won’t have to spend much your eye out for sweater dresses to Primark do a brilliant on the gas bill after all. www.soton.ac.uk/careers

Verity Pemberton Part Time Jobs Fair What are the last three things you Designer Erdem Moralioglu bought off eBay? trained at The Royal College of Nothing, I shop at Argos Art and then went on to work for Diane Von Furstenburg in New York. In 2005 he entered the 16th October 2007 prestigious Fashion Fringe competition winning the What gets you up in the 12pm - 3pm £100,000 prize money enabling morning? Garden Court, Highfield him to create his own business Music, and a shower… and label, ‘Erdem’. Now two years on his label is thriving. Favourite book? War and peace

After Fashion Fringe helped to launch your What’s your favourite label, do you have any animal? advice for designers in the Dolphin, Bunny and Cow Looking for a part time job? Get a head start at the making? University of Southampton Part- Time Jobs Fair. Meet local Be strong never loose companies looking to recruit students and find the ideal job for you. This event takes place Tuesday 16th October in Garden Court, Highfield campus and is hosted by the What do you think about What are you scared of? Careers Service. Bring a CV and lot’s of enthusiasm! the concept of disposable Dolphin. Bunny and Cow clothes? Earn Money. Gain Experience. Have fun! I like to wear things What’s the most expensive for a long time. clothing item you’ve bought? Kindly sponsored by 300 quid for a pair of Lanvin shoes

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www.wessexscene.co.uk Editor’s Column Modern fantasy to future reality? Scientists at Southampton put doubt on robot revolution Sarah Varley they are in fact small pieces of that for now, ‘you don’t need to adaptive and flexible software worry about the robot next door In the realms of sci-fi and that help drive our cars, diagnose deciding to make a bid for world Welcome to this years Science Hollywood, Artificial Intelligence disease and provide opponents in domination!” section. From this issue forth, we (AI) is portrayed as robots hell computer games.” will be taking a different approach bent on revolution. As much as we The Professor believes that to previous years. hope for this film like extravaganza this trend of AI will continue and Firstly, we are looking to to emerge in reality, Professor will spawn, what he calls ‘micro- convert the science phobics out Nigel Shadbolt of ECS has put our intelligences’; a system that is there to take an interest in the overactive imaginations at ease basically an expert at certain subject, no matter what band of for now by suggesting that “this set tasks. He has also suggested the spectrum it may be. Staying is not the way the science of AI is that our living and working true to our hardcore readers, we head[ing].” environments will be filled with will be informing you on science Speaking at the BA Festival of these ‘micro-intelligences’ in the issues both on university and Science in York, Professor Shadbolt future. national level. outlined how developments The web plays an important In this issue there is an interview in understanding humans role in these types of AI. Smart with a chief F1 Aerodynamicist intelligence are not steering software that forms a collective and we will be looking at the towards the glitz of Hollywood, intelligence is being herald as the future of robotic revolutions. but are actually taking a rather next step forward for the web. If you are interested in writing more exciting path. Websites such as Wikipedia are for Science or have any ideas for He believes that AI, as already achieving this, and the future articles then feel free to Hollywood knows it, is in reality next step forward is predicted drop an email to; ‘Assistive Intelligence’. This AI to be an internet system where is already is playing a hugely expression and intelligence has active role in our lives, Professor no boundary. science Shadbolt believes: ‘‘Rather than To make you sleep better at @wessexscene.co.uk being conscious brains in a box, night, the Professor has concluded Talking speed with the master Sarah Varley is really about creating the most the top ten to still win races. In taken laterally and longitudinally. teams including their engines are down force with least drag. that sense you can argue the car Obviously the driver is required to well in excess of $200 million; Red Today, science is in everything is more important than the driver. wear a crash helmet which itself Bull are more like half of that. you see; technolgy impacts on How long does the design process But to win championships you weigh a couple of kilos. So the everything you do. Even sports are take and what does it involve? need a pretty decent combination weight of the head plus helmet You studied for an Engineering overrun by a physics formula or It is a phased process. General of the both. becomes a significant strain on degree at Southampton; what two. In an interview with Adrian research will start around May the drivers’ necks. do you think about science Newey, Chief Aerodynamicist for time, whilst the longest lead time What kind of safety testing is departments closing around the the Red Bull racing F1 team, I was items such as the gear box, are involved? How slight does a change have to country? given an insight in to the world of designed in the end of August. The problem is that very often be to evidently effect the overall I think that it is very sad. First of science and speed. Then you work down until you making a car safer involves performance of the car? all, I think that it is wrong; the get to the wing mirrors which are making it heavier, which means One of the things that we spend cost of university is irrespective of What is the difference between done a few weeks before the car the car goes slower. As a designer a lot of the time on now is the course you are doing. Clearly F1 cars and normal cars? is on the road. you want to produce a car that simulation techniques; a simple the very arts based course have The fundamental objective of the is safe; you don’t want to see a circuit simulation to show what low operating costs, this may be road car compared the F1 car is Do you feel that the key aspect driver on your team hurt. On the down force to drag ratio is. why more arts based subjects are that its purpose is to get people of winning the race is less so the the other hand, nobody thanks a These techniques can show up being favoured, in which case the from a to b. The purpose of F1 driver and more so the car? designer for a slow car. The part sensitivities. For example, 1% government should subsidise the cars is for them to very simply be In truth it has always been a where the driver sits in is now so change in power can lose 0.11s science courses. as fast as possible around a lap. blend. You can be the best driver strong that drivers do not get hurt per lap and 3kg of extra weight Frankly I do not understand The main focus in F1 is weight in the world but in an indifferent through physical breakages, it’s can lose 0.1s per lap. how our economy is going to reduction with a heavy emphasis car you wont win races. If you internal injuries through the very survive because we are becoming on aerodynamics, create an absolutely stunning car high g-forces they are subjected How much money does a team a country that manufactures and that it is possible for drivers outside to in accidents. spend? nothing, But the thing we have Firstly you have to pay the driver been proved to be good at is How many g forces does a driver but there are one or two instances maths, science and engineering. feel? where drivers have to pay the If we are not careful though, we Well in a normal lap on a high team. It is an exponential curve are going to lose that as well. speed corner it is about 4-5 where drivers in the top two or g’s. Unlike an aircraft, where three teams are paid about $20 I would like to thank Adrian Newey the forces are taken vertically million. The rest is then spent on and all at Red Bull Racing for from the craft, in the car they are research and manufacture. Top making this interview possible.

Sport www.wessexscene.co.uk Editor’s Fitness with Frenchie and Timmy Column Natalie ‘Frenchie’ Smith Tim Jarrett Welcome back! And to Fresh- It’s ‘back to university time’ and if, Welcome one and all to Wessex er’s…Welcome! like me, you have enjoyed your- Sport 07/08! A year of contro- So if any of you have been like self this summer with barbeques, versy, triumph and booze surely me this summer you’ve eaten booze and bumming around then awaits Wessex and The Stag. too many ice creams and been you might be looking in the mirror This year we are proud to pres- captured in the realms of ‘Pimms of a night time and lamenting the ent Simon Webb and Becky Penn O’clock’ far too often!! So time to loss of your fine physique. This as your Sports Editors. get back into shape and get back article is aimed at helping you get We trust that you have all had into those jeans for winter that fitter, more toned and generally a good summer and are raring to you now find yourself zipping looking ‘super’ so that when the go in the BUSA competitions. up whilst led down on the bed! Baywatch theme tune comes on At this point we would like to I’m guessing most girls are wor- in Jesters, you can shed your gar- congratulate the Baseball team ried about those love handles, big ments without inhibition. who enter the British Baseball bums/flat bums and the lovely a quick swim with your friends. I The first thing to do is find a get training. No matter what Federation’s Premier Division for wobbly thighs and bingo wings! recommend getting a fitness bud- training partner, someone who size or shape you are you should the first time. Well this article and the following dy, someone close to your fitness sympathises with your plight and aim for three one hour sessions It’s been a tough summer for editions will focus specifically on level and with similar intentions, could possibly do with a bit of a week (that’s an hour of ex- British sport. There was the outra- those areas as well as improving that way you can both encourage remedial fat-burning themselves. ercise, not including warm-ups geous defeat of France by Scot- your overall fitness. First advice each other. Make a pact to go to Training is always easier if you and warm-downs). It doesn’t land but aside from that there for Fresher’s and those of you who the gym or for a jog around the have someone else there to en- matter what you do as long as was little to cheer about (aside of haven’t done so already-JOIN A common together once a week, courage you and who can help it raises your heart rate into the course from Tim Henman’s retire- SPORTS TEAM-there’s no excuse or more if you please. So that’s drag you out of your r o o m fat-burning zone, which will gen- ment!). for not being good enough be- my general blurb out the way… when you’ve had o n e erally be around 120 – 130 Many people have called into cause for all levels of ability there’s the next edition will start with too many the night before b e a t s per minute. You question the honesty of many a team for you and it’s the best toning that stomach of yours-but in the Union. can cycle, swim, sports’ governing bodies: the two thing you’ll ever do-for social and first enjoy Fresher’s week-I know The second run, climb and stand out cases being the FIA’s fitness reasons-everyone needs a I will, see you in Jester’s! thing to do is to play sports as knee jerk handling of Mclaren; break from studies!! decide what you long as you And the Premier League effec- So general advice for loosing want to achieve get your tively saying it’s ok to break the weight…cardio, cardio, cardio and set your- three ses- rules of thier own competition. and eat healthy (5 a day, sensible selves targets sions a With little else to write about portions and check that saturated to achieve w e e k Simon will take the time to inform fat content-yes take away’s have it. Make in. In you that the Dutch Field Hockey a lot of that) there is no quick fix sure that be- team are alarmingly attractive. If I’m afraid. Remember you can’t they are tween you don’t believe him feel free to just loose weight of a specific area specific, measurable, these sessions, try have a google image search of of your body it comes off every- achievable/realistic and do some press- Ellen Hoog, Sophie Polkamp or where gradually and most an- and time-orientated. ups and sit-ups (even Fatime Moreira Del Mero. You’ll noyingly the area you want to It’s no good just say- if it’s only ten of each) soon see the light (ladies check change is the last to-but don’t ing ‘I want to look on your days off as out Rob Cross or Mark Gleg- give up! And not eating for sexy,’ you need to this will help with horne). a day isn’t going to work ei- define how you will toning and core sta- If you want further proof that ther...and yes snakebite might achieve that sexi- bility. women who play hockey are hot be cheap but it sure does put on ness. For example, Look forward trek on down to Wide Lane any the pounds-I’ve learnt!! ‘I want to lose two to the next ar- given Wednesday and prepare to First things first make sure you pounds by the 1st ticle which will be blown away by the talent on do some form of exercise at least November’ or ‘I deal with nutrition show. three times a week whether you want to go down (food) and more spe- Being a Saints fan can be cycle or walk to uni or go for a waist size by the cific exercises for dif- frustrating. Consider this list time I go home ferent parts of your of recent(ish) departees: Peter for Christmas.’ body. Crouch, Kevin Phillips, Theo Wal- These are both cott, Anti Niemi, James Beatie, good goals and Wayne Bridge and Gareth Bale. will give you Frenchie and Tim All internationals. Saints are cur- something to are not qualified rently 3rd from bottom aim at that trainers. Please Finally we’d like you all to refer you should consult a doctor to the Vice President of Welfare, be able to before training to Kate Jowett, as ‘Jibba-Jowett’. achieve. avoid injury or ill- Apparently she loves the name. A f t e r ness. sport this, you @wessexscene.co.uk need to Page 20 Changing for the better? Simon Webb continue playing for the Univer- have now resolved the size is- sity after graduating however the sues encountered but the AU has Times are changing in the AU and argument still rung true about moved on to Surridge who offer SportsRec. As you may recall the Medics and versus other students simillar prices but far more com- Wessex Scene revealed the prob- getting a better deal. petitive delivery times, greater lems that were facing Southamp- A feature accompanying the flexibility in order sizes and clubs ton University and Solent Univer- new membership system is a new may order online with a 10% dis- sity with regards to contrbutions AU Card which can be used to count. to the Cheerleaders and American access discounts. These include: Football clubs’ budgets. cheaper drinks at the Stags Head To recap Southampton contrib- on Saturday nights; free entry “tension uted approximately seven times to Reflex any day of the week; the budget that Solent did, de- Thursday GASS (Gordon Arms spite an approximate 50/50 split Shaky Shandy) which serves as between in membership across the two an ideal discounted hang over clubs. cure and it also serves as a Jest- Cheerleading and American ers card. Universites Football are unique in Southamp- Tickets for the AU Night at ton’s AU as they are a shared club Jesters have also changed, prices with Solent. Both have won mul- have been halved and you are resolved” tiple national championships and asked to only pay 50 pence to en- boast Great Britain representa- ter the ‘Palace of Dreams’. These changes are sure to ben- tives amongst thier number. Last year most clubs used Tem- efit students a great deal and sees The potential downfall of the pest as thier kit supplier. Tem- those representing the Universtiy two clubs would have been cata- pest enjoyed a strong postion as rewarded for thier time. strophic for the AU and the mem- one of only two tracksuit suppli- The changes will also allow the bers of the two clubs. ers, the other being considerably AU to have a more reliable and Fortunately a resolution has above in the statistical break- members when you compare more expensive in the form of consistent budget as they can been reached and now the two down in the next column. medic students to accademic Canterbury. better predict what the income institutions shall contribute to the The benefits are great in num- students such as Geographers or Tempest proved to be a disaster will be from membership fees. budge pro rata. ber for the AU and it’s mem- Scientists. Until now all members with many students not recieving Another significant change is bers. paid £15 and this was a lifetime kit until well after the season was the structure of the AU member- AU President Tom Page has membership fee, realistically over and when it did arrive much ship system which is highlighted pointed to the fairer charge to most students were unlikely to of it was the wrong size. Tempest A View from the Chapel Phil Webb ings, the extent of the Southamp- As the Red and White army em- ton transfer merry-go-round was braced 3 games in 8 days, I’d been noted before the Watford game holding off writing the article for where only Nathan Dyer remained as long as possible. Having pen- from the squad that played there cilled a rough outline, only one under Burley in 2005. Keeping word has changed, the Saints start hold of Bale and Baird, was al- to the season has been ‘dreadful’ ways going to be hard with Pre- rather than ‘poor’. Two wins from miership interest, the rising star eight, one of those against a shell- of Bale particularly. In a few years shocked QPR still reeling from the time I expect to look back and death of young striker Ray Jones say I was glad to see one of the and conceding 17 goals against world’s greatest players in his ear- some very normal teams. ly career. The exit of the ‘other’ In a way, it’s just what I ex- Pele seemed strange, while not a pected too; Last year climaxed, super star, he had proved versa- in the 4-4 aggregate score and tile, strong and confident on the being knocked out on penal- ball. ties against Derby in the play-off The less I say about the depar- semi-final. Being brutally hon- ture of Kenwyne Jones the better, est about 2006/07, although the general feeling was best summat- Kenwyne Jones - About as welcome as a policeman in St Mary’s right now season started brightly without ed by the Northam Stand; “Ken- the late surge in May, the average wyne Jones, What a w*nker, what obscurity in Tobago and kept faith are now a selling club, but the enthusiastic about the start of a fan would say we laboured get- a w*nker”. His acrimonious de- in training over the years. Sadly, quality of replacements has been season before, the only reason I’m ting there. So, if we scraped 6th parture only reinforced the image given the club’s financial trouble, poor, we walked into the first 3 still going is because I wouldn’t last year and we sell four of our of the modern footballer, stroppy, you can’t argue with £6 million, games of the season without a want John to sit on his own. best players, how were we ever stupid and overpaid. 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Page 22 EuroHockey 2007 Wharts Simon Webb The EuroHockey Nations Cham- IOC rules on eligibility and proved and all... pionships eminated from Man- they had done no wrong. chester’s Belle Vue hockey centre Whiile England’s men slumped and fielded the great and good of to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Ger- Friends, Wessex Rangers and the hockey world. many and struggled to keep to a countrymen, I am honoured to While field hockey has always draw against the surprise pack- have been asked to contribute been a (very) poor cousin to foot- age, Belgium -the England ladies a column to this year’s Wessex ball in England, on the continent on the other hand marched into Scene. I write on the morning it enjoys a very high profile and the Olympics with a strong tour- that Mourinho has left Chelsea the Dutch women’s team boast nament, capped off with a battled and interest in domestic football two FHM cover girls amongst win over Spain. is therefore set to rise tenfold. No thier number! The ladies suffered heart break longer will the beautiful game be The event was broadcast to in in the semi final as they battled suffocated by a business like ap- excess of 40 million people across back to 2-1 against the Germans proach with less imagination than all four populat- e d and with less than two minutes to Brian Ashton’s out-of-inspiration continents and go the the ball struck the corner World Cup Squad. No longer will saw 11 differ- flag in the England defensive third FA Cup finals be slowly squeezed ent nations and remained in play. Unaware of of life until the opposition, bored participate the rules a ball boy threw on a to the point of suicide by Chel- a c r o s s new ball and chaos ensued as the sea’s refusal to attack, lie down the Germans attacked with the active and let Drogba through on goal ball while England played with the just to give the fans something to new ball. After some time play talk about. was stopped but too much time But enough of football. This had passed and the England la- has been a summer dominated dies could not fight back the tears by cricket. Disappointing cricket as they left the pitch to a standing at that. The Windies offered lit- ovation. tle, and weather cruelly stole our While Holland breezed past Sweet taste of victory first test victory at Lords against Belgium 7-1, with a Taeke Taeke- India. In time honoured fashion ma double hattrick, the Germans that a draw goes to penalties, the go the reality of thier feat hit the Vaughn’s men capitulated and in were shocked by the Spanish championships cannot be used Germans and many of them col- the end relied on Chris Tremlett mens and womens competitions. who beat them on penalties after as a qualifier for the Olympics. lapsed on the pitch and embraced and some bizarre decisions from Controversy erupted early on the game ended 3-3 . This result This protest was rejected by the one another, tears of joy flooding Rahul Dravid not to be totally hu- as England ladies coach Danny sparked a furious response from FIH and the Germans now head down thier cheeks. miliated. Only the one day series Kerry publicy criticised Azerbaijan the Germans who protested that to New Zealand to contest the Within days of the final day against India, and Mascharenas for selecting players of Korean or- as IOC Hockey rules facilitate ex- Olympic Qualifying tournament of competition the mens coach in particular offered some respite igin. Tahir Zaman, the offending tra time in the event of a draw, as for the first time in thier history. Jason Lee had been shown the from the cruel juggernaut of de- parties manager pointed to the opposed to the EuroHockey rule The Dutch men contested a door by England Hockey and they feat which stepped up a gear in fierce final against Spain. Tourna- are now looking for a new head South Africa ending in some se- ment top scorer, Taekema, was coach and manager. rious self-questioning for Stuart taken out by a Spanish centre for- While the ladies have a do- Broad, hit for 36 off an over by ward in the opening five minutes. mestic season to prepare for the Yuvraj Singh. This was followed by a strike into Olympics the men have yet to So we turn away from the dis- Dutch keeper Guus Vogel’s groin qualify and face a tough test in appointments of cricket, and the by the same striker. Both incidents New Zealand, made worse by the Rugby, and look to an exciting went unpunished but drew very presence of the German team. season of Wessex Sport. New angry responses from the Dutch The England men lacked any committees, high on the inde- men. inventiveness and all thier attack- pendence and excitement of their Vengance was swift as Taeke- ing play was painfully predictable. positions have serious decisions ma scored a brace to take his to- While both the men and ladies to make. Clubs must start the tal to 16 goals in five games and teams employed a very physi- daily grind of training; the blood, Floris Evers picked up a third goal cal element to disrupt opposition sweat and tears we must all invest to win the game 3-1 in the Neth- play, the men seemed to allow to taste the sweat nectar of vic- erlands favour. thier emotions to creep in and this tory. To those not yet sharing the The ladies final saw the two lead to indiscipline. ecstasy and honour of fighting for highest ranked teams in the com- With less than a year before the the Stag, this is your rallying call. petition do battle, the German la- Beijing Games England’s men face Join a sports club: come and swell dies facing the Dutch who were some tough questions: who will our ranks. Step forward and be undefeated in three years. be thier new coach and manager; counted. Wessex will not disap- The Germans struck early on can they find a creative spark; and point you. Love Wessex, Love with a lucky goal and as the Dutch most importnatly can they actu- the Stag! drove forward in desperate search ally qualify for the Olympics? of an equaliser they fell victim to eurohockeymanchester2007 Rupert classic counter attacking play and .org Facing a semi loss, Monste Cruz tackles defender Sophie Polkamp went down 2-0. With seconds to Sport

www.wessexscene.co.uk Water Polo swim of the solent Page’sPipe Simon Webb idea was, as ever in University Endurance. It’s one of the many sport, a charitable one. The club and attributes that a Waterpoloist re- will support Cancer Research quires. It’s also a quality that or- through the swim. Slippers ganisers of the first ever Water- The swim is also supported by polo swim of the Solent need. the team sponsor, KPMG. Club Originally set to take place Captain Rob Cross said that the So then, you’re back, and a big shortly before the end of the swim ‘could never have even got ‘welcome’ to all of you! For those summer term the team looked to into the planning stages without of you that don’t know me my develop nice tans and enjoy the hte support of the Student Union, name is Grandad and I’m the AU pleasant waters of the Solent in the Atheltic Union and thier spon- president. Whilst you have been June. sors.’ dies from teh swim, this was due tament to the improvements that away, the AU has been slaving Three set backs later the team At the moment the Waterpolo to health and safety limiting the they have made in the last few away to make this year the best now face the horror of a winter club are expecting six men to do numbers, after some passion- years, not only in the pool but ever; it is sure to slap you like an swim, and the Solent has been the swim with women’s social ate debate a compromise was in terms of fitness and strength. Eastenders brawl and grab you in known to develop small patches secretary Rachel Biles on standby reached and Biles mayparticipate Last season the women finished places you never knew existed. It of ice which could prove prob- to step in if needed. if fortune favours her. second out of eight at the BUSA is shaping up to be an amazing lematic. There was some oppostiion The fact that the women are Championships. year! The initial motive for such an to the initial exclusion of the la- able to consider such a feat is tes- suwpc.co.uk So then the changes; we have a new member in the AU line up, she’s Coole, Jackie Coole! She is Great Britain - the Ultimate Europeans? ruddy brilliant so go and say hel- Anna Merrygold watching the action of the top lo; The new membership system teams many of the male specta- and a new AU discount card. It’s Southampton may be famous tors and staff found themselves multiple benefits are too great to for its boat show but this sum- draw towards the women’s divi- list in this column but you will be mer saw it play host to a differ- sion and in particular the matches amazed at the huge effect it has ent show altogether. involving the Latvian and Russian on it’s holders lives. The European Ultimate (Frisbee) women. So then, the BUSA season kicks Championships. Teams from all The weeks evening entertain- off/pushes back/attention go’s/ over Europe competed over sev- ment was just as lively as the days centre passes and the rest, on the en different divisions to find who play. The two big parties proved 17th of October and we have en- would be declared champions. a huge success although many of tered a record number of teams, Special interest was given to the the Europeans struggled to under- so far it is 48 but will only be go- junior divisions where Southamp- stand the concept of a nightclub ing upwards. ton University students Matthew closing at 2am instead of 5am. Ok, what to look forward to Paul Hodgson, Ellie Geller and So for many the parties continued during the up and coming year… Helen Jones were all competing. back at the campsite and even well of course you have your nor- The GB squads were expect- into the day of the finals where mal veritable feast of amazing ed to do well in all divisions but beer and BBQ were first port of events, the socials, the ball and a teams like the Czech mixed and call before everyone found a seat plethora of other exciting activi- Swiss open looked set to make the in the stands. ties going on; especially the im- path to glory a little difficult. Up- The previous day had seen proved Walkabout Cup, both the sets began early in the week with four finals. The master league actual trophy and the event are the GB Juniors squad losing to the (over 32s) was won by GB as was shaping up in a way I am assured The Skunks team enjoyed the Ultimate Championships Austrians in a very tense match. the mixed division and the junior no one has ever seen. The 21st of The mixed division also saw the women’s. The U17 GB squad lost GB competing for the gold but playing to the potential they had October is the date so get ready dominating Czech team lose to a in the final against a very strong their performance in the wom- shown earlier in the week. Both for a momentous day of fun, frol- previously unimpressive German and confident Finish team. en’s and junior men’s final was teams lost to stronger German ics and some singing, then hope- squad. While many were gripped The final three matches all saw disappointing with neither team and Finish teams. Hopes were fully we can stamp our authority now with the Open final. Neither on the Dimsitute from the outset. the Swiss or GB quad had lost a Trials are also drawing up fast game and both teams came out from the 5th-7th. The Bunfight strong. Tensions were high and is in two halls this year, so much it all came down to the last point more space for everyone to get to which both teams threatened to the clubs they want and for clubs score but with a brilliant D from to get hold of new members and GB they regained possession and mother them like a newly born managed to secure the winning child. So, all in all an amazingly point causing a pitch invasion. brilliant exciting year ahead and I The week was a massive success am sure I will see you around. for the Ultimate community and thanks go to the staff and Andy Kayley (tournament organiser). All eyes are now focused on the Grandad World championships in Vancou- ver 2008. XOXO Southampton University’s Megan Sealey challenges during GB training prior to the games euc2007.org Find us real front page stories Ultimate or Ultimatum? [email protected] wessexSPORT Guess who’s coming!

Simon Webb deal while in tertiary education. nal qualifying tournament for the students will be encouraged to goal keeper, Dave Staniforth, As well as the strong coaching 2008 games. head to Southampton University coaches Southampton and has England Hockey have announced the athletes shall be supported The partnership consiss of to conduct thier studies and will instigated many changes to the that Southampton University is by unique strength and condi- Southampton University, Solent likely represent the University club such as Multi Stage Fitness to form a vital component of a tioning programmes and will University and Portsmouth Uni- in BUSA competition. However Tests used to qualify for teams partnership delivering the South ahve physiotheraply, lifestyle and versity. they will not contend Hampshire and has changed the struc- Coast Performance Centre. medical support. AU President Tom Page be- Saturday league fixtures as they ture and purpose of train- As part of England Hockey’s England experienced mixed lieves that Southampton and it’s are asked to continue playing for ing sessions beyond rec- strategy to develop a more com- fortunes at the most recent in- partners were successful as they thier current clubs. ognition. petitive team heading toward the ternational tournament, the worked together rather than in The University club hopes to These are exit- London 2012 Olympic Games EuroNations Hockey Champi- competition to provide an excel- ammend this situation by taking ing times indeed for the organisation has decided to onships hosted in Manchester lent bid that provides facilities to a more professional appraoch to Southampton and develop new regional perfor- (see page 21 for full report) as athletes of all accademic ability the Saturday league games and hockey in the South mance centres. the ladies performed very well and in Portsmouth access to Ser- within a few years hope to com- of England. The centre will enable England throughout, taking the bronze vices based athletes through the pete at a standard whereby Hockey to deliver elite coaching medal and qualifying for the excellent Navy Base facilities. students with aspirations to to aspiring international hockey Olympics in Beijing 2008. The The announcement will have represent England may play players and will capitilise upon men however stuttered to a 5th significant reprecussions for for for the University at an ap- the fact that most international place finish overall and will head Southampton University Hockey propriate level. hockey players developed a great to New Zealand to contest the fi- Club. As part of the initiative Former World Number One www.wessexscene.co.uk