FEATURE FIFTY FREE TICKETS NEXT WEEK Interview with See The Big We Talk to Mr C Lebowsld on us! Robson Green IC to Annex Wye ANDREW OFORI posed to Wye's Governors on 20 won't happen again." Mr Heeps March. A positive response to the saw the possible merger as Imperial College could soon offer will initiate a period of consul- "ground-breaking for agriculture" develop a green tinge to its fin- tation to discuss the terms and but went on to say that from a cyn- gers, as it has been revealed that conditions of the merger, it is ical viewpoint the real reason it is contemplating merging with thought that a merger with Wye behind IC's offer could be that Wye College. The agricultural col- College would work in a similar "environmental and agriculture is an lege, incorporating 850 students, is fashion to the current set-up with area of growth and likely to bring in currently a member of the Silwood Park, a research station in a lot of research." University of London but can no Berkshire that is part of Imperial Mick Selby, Union President at longer maintain its autonomous College, but runs its own adminis- Wye College, has a favourable out- status, and might have to affiliate tration. look on the opportunities a merger with a larger institute. The ICU President, Andy could provide, predicting that "the Wye College consists of a 350 Heeps, and his two deputies are student body would grow", and hectare area of farmland near already making plans for a visit to that there would be "more life for Ashford in Kent, and concentrates the Wye Union in order to acquaint the students having a connection its research in the fields of live- themselves with the institute. with Imperial." However, he stock, horticulture and crop cultiva- Although proceedings are at an claimed that as yet the college had tion. In recent years it has collabo- early stage Andy Heeps is already "kept the union in the dark". rated with IC and other research constructing a strict format for his Currently talks between the col- centres on environmental projects. role in the merger, which he is leges are informal, and any affilia- Canterbury University has been determined to abide by. He stated tion could not be installed before considering a merger with Wye "1 hope very much to have firm 2000. As Imperial attempts to College, leading to the IC governing details before I leave office" and is increase its influence, Andy Heeps board submitting a preliminary 'no adamant that "the pantomime that flippantly commented "it seems IC prejudice' offer that will be pro- was the medical school merge want to take over the world." IC Medics' Win Pitch Battle ANDY KING half finished with Imperial Medics It looked as if Imperial Medics were leading by fourteen points to nil, the going to miss out, but then a superb This year St Mary's and Charing result of a penalty try and a try from breakaway resulted in us being Cross rugby clubs have combined back row forward Oli Waters, both awarded a penalty in the last min- to form a joint team; Imperial converted by Louis Grandjean. utes of the match. Many supporters Medics RFC. Results throughout Confidence was high amongst could not watch as Louis again the season have been excellent the IMRFC supporters as the second stepped up to take the kick, and with and so expectations were high for half began. Through better use of the a cool head hit it over the bar and a victory in the United Hospitals ball, however, UMDS were winning the match was tied at twenty points Cup Final against United all. Medical and Dental The UMDS play- Schools. ers seemed to suffer The match was held at * f * f more during extra The Old Deer Park in ^ i J& time as the strength Richmond with 1500 *^'<} of the IMRFC squad Students' spectators in attendance. shone through. In the Newspaper Tension between the second period an at Imperial opposing fans was high, excellent tactical kick with some particularly from Louis sent Andy College impressive banners and 'Fluffy' Sinclair racing cheerleaders on display off down the right from the Imperial Medics' wing to score an supporters. excellent try and seal Issue The first half saw the game for Imperial Spot the ball; IMRFC grapple with UMDS to win the cup. Medics. The UH 1110 UMDS applying sustained pressure on the Imperial Photo: Clare Ashwin Challenge Cup was Medics, winning the terri- collected at end of the 6 March torial advantage. A combination of in the forwards, managing to score game by triumphant joint captains 1 998 poor use of possession and excellent two trys and equal at seventeen all. lain Maclard and Simon Necquaye. counter attacking from the Imperial Their fly half then kicked an excellent backs, however, meant that the first drop goal to take them into the lead. IMRFC 31-20 UMDSRFC NEWS 6 March 1998 CCUs - Nobody News in Brief... Cares: It's Official the evening of 16 March. DERMOT Rob Clark, currently Deputy DAVID ROBERTS ever-present New Election chal- President (Finance and Services) lenge. As a result of the recent res- MORGAN R.I.P for ICU, is standing for Vice This week's executive elections ignation of the sitting Guilds President (Finance and Societies) for both the City & Guilds Union President, Mr Common will take The sudden death of comic actor at the elections. He is the only and the Royal College of Science over immediately as C&G Dermot Morgan, made famous in candidate running for the posi- Union were marred by extremely President, picking up the reigns Britain by Channel Four's Father tion, and as ULU Council tradi- tionally avoids voting for New low turnouts. Although a full com- from Acting-President Alex Tylee Ted, came only one day after he Election, his chances are felt to be pliment of officers for 1998-9 have Birdsall. Elsewhere Jeevan Manala, finished filming the third series of good. now been elected for both Selina Vinayaga-Pavan and John the highly popular show. Whilst Constituent College Unions, a Quantrell all emerged victorious, as holding a dinner party at his Nick Dunnett, a Royal turnout of below 5% in each elec- Vice President, Honorary Secretary London home last Saturday night, Holloway student, is running for tion - just half of last year's figures and Honorary junior Treasurer Morgan collapsed to the floor Vice President (Sports). His candi- - raises questions concerning both respectively. The Guilds Executive with a suspected heart attack and dature has caused controversy: the election procedure and the for 1998-9 is completed by Pete was rushed to a nearby hospital, Charlie Joynt, currently ICU perceived relevance of the CCUs to Burge, returned as C&.G where he died shortly afterwards. Deputy President (Clubs and IC students. Association Representative. All Friends have commented that the Societies), was particularly star burned himself out, ironically scathing in his assessment of Mr In the RCSU elections, Katy posts were contested by just one just when he was starting to Dunnett's chances, denouncing Nolan was returned as President, candidate. receive the critical acclaim for him as "shit" and asking "where with a comfortable 98 to 45 victo- The low turnout is a source of which he had striven so hard. His did this guy come from?" ry over New Election. Bob Walker deep concern within both Unions, early career was more than tinged and Douglas Graham also secured although no-one is prepared to The other posts being con- with controversy; his highly satiri- easy wins over New Election, as point the finger of blame. An analy- tested are President, Vice cal radio series Scrap Saturday Vice Presidents for Clubs & Events sis of the figures shows just how President (Welfare and Student (1990-92) was a phenomenon and Education £v Welfare respec- deeply the problem runs; for exam- Affairs), and London Student which became required listening tively. In the only contested elec- ple, a meagre three voters turned Editor. for the Irish public, with the show tion, that for Vice President out in Civil Engineering (out of 500 even being quoted into the record (Finance), Simon Torn squeezed students), and just nineteen votes of the Irish Parliament. RTE, the through by a tiny margin of just 3 were required to secure victory in Irish Broadcaster, pulled the show votes over William Bently on the the Physics Department Represen- LORDS DELAY at the height of its popularity after second reallocation of votes. tative election from over 800 political arm twisting; they In C&.GU, Hamish Common potential pollers. FEES refused also to show Father Ted, a won through by 127 to 17 over the surreal yet insightful journey into The Secretary of State for religion, citing the show's anti- Education, David Blunkett MP, Irishness and its mockery of vowed this week to overturn the Catholicism as reasons. Rapidly Government's defeat in the gaining a cult following on both House of Lords over its Teaching Student Mugged near sides of the Irish Sea, Father Ted and Higher Education bill. The bill, will bow out permanently at the based on the Dearing Report, end of the new series. Dermot would require students to pay Morgan was a great comedian; in tuition fees of around £1000 a Science Museum the mould of Bill Hicks he year. The Conservative amend- eschewed the establishment, ment to freeze grants at current ED SEXTON & JON TROUT tracking process. They were unsuc- clawed it down and rose above it.