www.ussu.co.uk FREE 15/03/01 Issue no: 1006 Competitions Life after the The Barearts Womb Phantom p7 p17 p3 p5-16 International Gala By Sariqa Wagely International Correspon Coming up to the end of the international week, Friday night saw an impressive gala. Four of the largest societies on campus put together a spectacular show that had audience mesmerised. The vice chancellor kick started the evening by making the audience shake hands and greet other fellow spectators in their own tradi- tional way. This broke the ice and created an enjoyable atmos- phere that set the pace for the rest of the evening. The Korean, Asian, Afro-Caribbean and the Arabic society provided the enter- tainment for the night. The Korean Society Kun-Jung Li provided live music with traditional folksongs, all played on a violin. The music was mellow and soft however this was just the gentle side of the Korean society. The melodious Tai Kwon do takes a step further tracks about love and lovers was followed up by the explosive and Fashion Show fiery action provided by the martial arts experts in Taikwondo. JungYoul Yee ,the president, introduced Taikwondo as one of lat- est sports to be introduced to the Sydney 2000 Olympics. The martial arts students had the audience on the edge of their seats as they decided to show us their expertise in how to kick coke cans – at the audience. No do not fear these martial arts students as are as friendly as Casper the friendly ghost, however I still wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of them. the president of the society did a very good job in getting his part of the show together as he had only been president for three weeks the audi- ence loved him with his sweet and loveable character. The Afro-Caribbean Society The ex-president of the society gave us a brief but nevertheless inspiring insight into the tradition of Africa and the Caribbean. Everyone was dressed in their traditional clothes, the colours and styles were absolutely amazing. The music and dancing were so good that words cannot describe it. Whoever choreographed cer- tainly knew what they were doing, as the dancing was in another level. And whoah were the topless men oh so great to look at. Barefacts own poet, Maissa Hireka, was present reading her One of the Afro Carribbean many dance routines poem, “Black” accompanied by traditional drums and guitar. Their Question and answer session International style segment ended with more interactive dancing to ‘Sorry Miss Jackson’ involving more ‘mature’ members of the audience. I’m sure they weren’t sorry to get up on the stage and strut their thing. It is hard to describe their performance but the audience were buzzing all the way through the interval that followed. Asian society We are proud to say we are part of this society as they presented an excellent show which delivered different colours of Asia. As many people know Asia is renowned for its very good looking women and this was no exception as shown in a mini fashion show, illustrating traditional costumes. The fashion show was very professionally done, the women dressed in sarees and Shalwar Kameez looked very stunning and glamorous. But as a females ourselves, we must add that the men weren’t that bad looking as well, as us Asian girls know it’s hard to find a damn good looking Asian bloke around here. As well as the fashion show there was also traditional dancing, performed by the girls and a little step for the guys as they were obviously shy. Each step of the dance was excellently, performed, was very impressive. Overall, the music A traditional dance was and the audience enjoyed every single bit of it. Belly dancing in action continued page 3 Student Council 1pm, Tuesday 20th March, Main Union [email protected] News 1-3 n Features 3-6, n Barearts 5-16 n Lifestyle 18 n Sport 19-20 News 2 15/03/01 Editorial ps The battle between the Pahntom and Big sis is turning into a full scale war, who will win, stay tuned Editorial Team Another short one from me this week. It’s Comic next semester. Editor Relief tomorrow in case you haven’t noticed. So our Kevin ‘Living on the street’ Marston wonderful Phantom has decided that she’ll gunge two pps If you have nothing to do on Sunday pop on people live in the Union on Silly Night, next down to the sports hall and watch the Ultimate Deputy Editor Wednesday. The first person will be our President Frisbee Tournmant from 10am - 4pm . (Watch some of barefacts finest in action) Luke ‘Anyone for a’ Hickey Miss Fiona Wareham, since we have now collected the fifty quid necessary to splat her. Production Editor The other person is up to you. Look at page 3 to see ppps Sorry for any misunderstanding in last week Production Editor International Exhibtion article, the Arabic society does Andy ‘Bumhole’ Thomas who you can vote for and how to vote, it’ll cost you 50p a time and all the money raised does go to a fan- not contain Iran ian Society but is a collection of Editor-at-Large tastic cause so please give generously. Arabian Countries. Rumour has it that it’s tight at the top between Thomas W D ‘40’ Wells Tristan O’Dwyer and Lisa Widdows with Adam Jakeway and David Abbott not too far behind, but News Editor there’s age to go so make your vote count. Mike ‘Lotta’ Rolfe Thanks to Luke, Andy, Chops and Tom W who have done quite a bit of this week’s paper and to all the Political Editor contributors, who this week seem to include Zippy, Reuben ‘Stupid Hair’ Thompson Bungle and George. Obviously the Comic Relief spir- it is in the air. Features Editor ‘phased’ be hitting your news-stands again in May David ‘Mr. Constitution’ Abbott and so we are looking for anybody who fancies writ- ing for it to let me know. It can be on anything; a fea- Music Editor ture, an interview, a story, a review of a Owen ‘Marion’ Hazelby gig/theatre/book or anything else. If you would like to contribuate but are not sure what to do please contact Film Editor me or David Abbott (features ed) as we both are brimmed full of ideas. Libby ‘I’m’ Hurt Kev. Sports Editor Dave ‘Lamby’ Chapman Marketing Team ...News In Brief...News In Brief...News Ali ‘Miss Piggy’ Danby Ellen ‘I’ve got a British Passport’ van Keulen Trouble at the Union are more than 100 vacancies in Guildford and the sur- Late last Friday night (9th March) saw an incident in rounding area. Around 30 full and part time staff are Comic Relief Editor the Students union which required police attendance. needed in the delivery centre, just down the road from The Phantom Flinger Eye-witnesses told barefacts that two males were campus, to fill the gaps that currently exist. The short- involved with the first male punching the second one ages have been blamed on the Royal Mail’s standard- Contributors for an unknown reason leading to a retailatory bite ised wage structure that means all staff are paid the Zippy from the second male. The second male was believed same, regardless of where they live. Here in Surrey Bungle to have been a guest of a UniS student. The matter is where the average wage is higher, the salaries offered George now in the hands of the police and the union disipli- seem less attractive then some other jobs, so Royal Lucy ‘Miss Naughty Nurse’ Andrews nary procedures. The eyewitness told barefacts that Mail find recruiting difficult. there were general problems on the dance floor for So, students, if you are struggling to make ends meet, barefacts large parts of the night, with ‘one too many idiots in the why not go down there to see if they can offer you any - Union House, University Of Surrey union’ for most of it. thing. Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH ‘Killer boiler’ blamed for woman’s death Tel: 01483 879275 Countryside Closed A young woman died when she and her boyfriend Fax: 01483 534749 Since the start of the foot and mouth crisis, large parts were gassed by a faulty central heating boiler. email: [email protected] of the countryside have been closed in an effort to Amanda Rhys-Davies, 24, and Wayne Court, 27, had stop the spread of the disease from one part of the only moved into the rented flat three weeks before the Deadline for Publication country to another. All the National Parks have been tragic accident. The landlord has been charged with closed, including the New Forest for the first time in several counts of breaching safety regulations directly Features and Arts: Friday 12pmNews: Monday history. Despite the closures and the signs telling peo- related to the incident. 12pm ple in case they don’t know, some members of the This should be a warning to all of you out there who public are still walking and cycling in the areas that are are looking for houses for next year. Make sure that officially shut. Most of the common land around the landlord has the appropriate safety certification Submissions Guildford is also closed and anyone found going and that the house is safe before you move in. preferably on disk / email in Word 6.0 Format, against the ban could be liable for a fine of up to Text in Arial, size 9 font £5,000.