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Issue 2: December 2013
Christmas
on campus
NEW YEAR
NEW TEAM
NEW DESIGN
ELEHOUSE ALL-DAY PARTY
CHRISTMAS MARKET
CHRISTMAS BALL
SNOW WHITE
NEW YEAR
COMPETITION
WIN A UH HOODIE!
St Albans
Fashion Week
EXCLUSIVE
ENTERTAINMENT THIS CHRISTMAS
MUSIC, BOOKS, FILM, TV
Letters from your editors...
Introducing
the NEW
BlueMoon!
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Hello readers, and welcome to our Christmas edition of Blue
Moon magazine! After publishing six successful issues of our
sister newspaper UniVerse, we are pleased to present to you
a new and improved BlueMoon, which has been assembled
with the help of new designers and new photographers.
Special thanks go to my Deputy Editors, Antonica Jones and
Kat Morgan, whose helping hands have been particularly
invaluable for this issue. It’s not easy being third year students, trying to juggle our serious academic commitments
with our editorial Print positions, but it’s great that we are
able to support each other. We’re very proud of this issue,
and we hope that you enjoy getting into the Christmas
spirit by kicking back and flicking through. Merry Christmas to all of you – we hope you enjoy a relaxing holiday at
home from all of the stresses of University. We look forward
to further developing our quality of Print in the New Year!
Ani O’Neill
Print Editor
Season’s greetings, readers! Those who know me might
have been surprised to see me in the LRC last week – not
hunched over an essay as usual, but working furiously on
this issue of BlueMoon magazine, my Literature-loving
brain struggling to learn the ins-and-outs of Photoshop...
Graphic design is never something I thought I would enjoy,
and it was with some trepidation that I took on the challenge
of organising the BlueMoon redesign. But I’ve absolutely
loved working on this issue, and I hope you enjoy reading it
just as much! With the support of our photographers and designers, and some fantastic content from our contributors,
I think this is an issue our Print team can really be proud of.
I can’t wait to see what we’ll put together in the new year!
And if you spot me in the LRC next term, sporting a
slightly bedraggled look, let your mind wonder over
what treats we’re putting together for the next issue of BlueMoon. There’s only one way to find out!
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Antonica
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Deputy Print Editor
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Hello, BlueMoon readers! I really hope you enjoy reading
this year’s second issue of BlueMoon, and that it will get
you in the festive mood. We are lucky to have a great,
supportive team in Print and I want to say a big thank you
to Ani, our Print Editor and Antonica, my fellow Deputy
Print Editor, who have both worked so hard making sure
you get access to top quality issues!
Also a big thank-you to everyone who has contributed to this
issue of BlueMoon. From our writers to our photographers and
designers, it’s great to see the University’s talent showcased
within these pages. We will continue to work hard to further
improve the quality of print in both Blue Moon and UniVerse.
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas, and
relax from the stresses of deadlines and coursework.
Kat Deputy
Morgan
Print Editor
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CONTENTS
oncampus
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your christmas on campus
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out
and
about
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upcoming events on campus
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Crush Radio schedule
hatfield joins the winter festivities
local christmas events
from iced tea to high tea
ondon travel blog
music
it’s beginning to look a lot like christmas...
tv
snuggle up with these festive favourites
film
books
VP Communications and
Media
Shannen Rock
Copy Editor
Sean Howlett
Editor
Ani O’Neill
[email protected]
Deputy Editors
Kat Morgan
Antonica Jones
[email protected]
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extra
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‘sleigh bells ring, are you listening?’
Written,
designed
and
edited by UH students, and
provided by Hertfordshire
Students’
Union
jelly-baby cocktail
Baking Society exclusive!
basil and bacon salad
on the catwalk
winter travel
‘tis the season to be reading...
Aunty Clare’s recipes: yule log
fashion
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swap snow for sun or rain for reindeer
christmas
entertainment
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food
and
drink
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Contact Us
VP Comms & Media
Hertfordshire Students’ Union
College Lane
Hatfield
Herts, AL10 9AB
[email protected]
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st albans fashion week
from classes to catwalks
herts graduate at fashion week
walking in a winter wonderland
winter fashion
all I want for christmas is...
ask Olivia
our top-ten christmas loves
your agony aunt on campus
new year competition
games
win a UH hoodie!
christmas crossword & jokes
Contributors
Clare Abbott
Priyanka Chavda
Olivia Draisey
Olga Iamx
Sammy Liew
Majella Maguire
Laura Noakes
Aaron On
Hayley Poppleton
Craig Short
Emily Sink
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ON CAMPUS
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6th December
7:30-9pm on Friday 6th Decemat the ber. A band will be performLindop Building ing modern renditions of our
favourite carols, and a special
guest speaker will give a talk
University of Hertfordshire on the Christmas Story we all
Christian Union are holding a know and love. Guests are enChristmas Carol service, from couraged to arrive at 7pm.
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at 2:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets cost £3 for children and UH
students and £4 for adults, and
can be bought from the Students’ Union on College Lane.
The University of Hertfordshire’s Drama Society presents Drama Society have been in
their 2013 Christmas panto- full swing with rehearsals for
mime production: Snow White! the play, and last week they
could even be found in the
The Drama Society is putting Forum acting as “living staton a performance of Snow ues”
to promote the show.
White with a twist for Christmas this December. Written The Chamber Orchestra will
and directed by members of the be accompanying the perforSociety, this is one not to miss! mance with an original score.
It promises to be another great
Performances will be on Fri- success for these collaboratday 6th December at 7:30pm ing societies, so don’t miss
and Saturday 7th December out! Buy your ticket today!
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A range of stalls will be there,
bringing Christmas spirit in all
When you’re taking a break from shapes and sizes: you might
the EleHouse vibe on Tuesday, find a gift for that special somepop into the Forum Foyer be- one, or meet some of the
tween 11am and 3pm to check SU’s special, furry friends...
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Enjoy over 12 hours of festive fun with this on campus
party, which which starts at
at EleHouse 11am and finishes at 11:59pm.
Food and drink deals will last all
Our very own student pub, day! Crush Radio will be DJing
EleHouse, are hosting their all day, with local HertfordAll-Day Christmas Party on shire band The Nameless
Tuesday
10th
December. Three playing in the evening.
11th December
Visit the Wright Building F308
at the on Wednesday 11th December,
Wright Building 5:30pm - 6:30pm, where the Environment Society are holding a
Christmas Decoration crafting
Want to “deck the halls” for session. You’ll also be able to
Christmas but don’t have learn about the Society and enthe funds for decorations? joy some free nibbles and drinks.
8th December
at Join in the magic this Christmas
this Harry Potter inspired
the Attic at
ball, featuring a Wizard-Rock DJ
The Forum set and a charity raffle to raise
Grab your ball gowns, and don’t money for J. K Rowling’s charity,
forget your magic wands... That’s Lumos. The Ball starts at 9pm
right: this year, Herts SU’s Harry and is free entry to all; you can
Potter Society are hosting Hert- book your place at www.Potfordshire’s first ever Yule Ball! tersArmy.com/yb or on the day.
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at
the Forum
13th December
set. This London-based quartet
have had a very successful 2013:
they topped the UK charts with
their single Feel the Love in May
2012; the song also reached the
top 5 in Australia, Belgium, the
Netherlands and New Zealand.
Their 2013 single Waiting All
Night also topped the UK charts
in April. In October, Rudimental won ‘Best Album Award’ for
their Home. They also recently
wowed the Radio 1 studios with
their Live Lounge cover of One
Direction’s Story of My Life.
It’s that time of year again, when
The Forum delights us with its
annual Christmas Ball. The Ball is
always headlined by a great performer (previous years have seen
Calvin Harris and Labyrinth!)
and this year is no different.
The Christmas Ball is always a
huge success with students: a
great way to celebrate the end
of the semester, wave goodbye to coursework deadlines,
and celebrate the year ahead! Tickets for the Ball cost £15 and
are available to buy from the
Gracing the stage on Friday 13th Forum box office, the Students’
December is Rudimental, Union reception, and the Uniwho will be performing a DJ versity shops on both campuses.
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the Forum ferent
exciting event has a ‘Lost
in Space’ theme, launchFinally, when the Christmas ing us into 2014 with a bang.
cheer starts to die down and Advance tickets are £15, and
mulled wine turns into cham- £15 to buy after Christmas
pagne, bringing 2013 to a close Day.If you are interested, you
is this out-of-this-world New can buy your ticket online
Year’s Eve event at the Forum. at
forumhertfordshire.co.uk
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Student photography: Sammy Liew
OUT and ABOUT
Swap snow for sun...
or rain for reindeer!
by Olivia Draisey
bored
Aren’t we all
of the cloudy weekdays and
washed out weekends? For once, don’t you just want to
go somewhere where the weatherman deserves his title?
get away this winter
Well, if you want to
whether it is just for a break, to hide from the snowless British Winter, or find something more dazzling than London to welcome in the new year - here’s the place to look!
For a break, there seem to be two options: fast-paced skiing holiday with so much snow you’ll think you’ve landed in a cloud,
or a relaxed sun-break with so much sun you’ll think you’ve
been beamed to mars. Here are some of our favourite picks.
Dubai: hotspot for tanning
Now, I know we’re students but if you fancy splashing the cash where
better to do it than the white beaches of Dubai? With the ‘palm’ of resorts and Abu Dhabi becoming much more affordable, Dubai is truly
irresistible. While there you can explore the parks, and city skylines
and most of all, enjoy that beautiful heat to make your cheeks rosy!
Lapland: Santa’s grotto
Christmas - the most wonderful time of the year, indeed but perhaps you’d like to get out of the country this year,
in search of some real snow for your windowsill? No surprise where the must-see place for Christmas time is,
that’s right: Lapland! The Northern region of Finland is renowned for its beautiful views, the clear sky
and vast snow setting a background of pure white.
Whether you’re heading to see Santa (the REAL one) to give him
your Christmas list, or you want a ride through the snow with
the Husky dogs, Lapland is the place to be at Christmas time.
New Year, New Country?
Finally, what better way to make a new start than in a new country? We could all just stay around and watch the fireworks shoot
over the Thames and fire out of the London eye… or we couldjet off to somewhere new and welcome the New Year in style.
Canada: perfect for skiing
There’s no place quite like the Canadian mountains to embrace
Winter gracefully. The mountains of Quebec are home to some of
the most thrilling and challenging ski runs. From training slopes to
the black slopes, you’ll be sure to find one for you. Lodges and hotels
are available in the surrounding areas of Quebec, and just a short
plane ride from Toronto, why not go to see the sites and do a spot of
shopping before you return to the UK? And while you’re there you
can see the wonderful Niagra Falls to truly top off your winter break.
New York City. A destination flocked to by the thousands. The
classic destination to literally watch the ball drop. After a few
days of shopping, join the masses at Times Square and celebrate in one of the most well-known New Year’s destinations. Release a balloon with the masses as you send away your
New Year’s wishes, hopes and dreams – and most importantly, those new resolutions that we’ll all most certainly keep…
And Paris: A lesser known destination to welcome in the New Year,
but with the marvellous Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, what better
place is there to see the fireworks! Traditions such as champagne,
kisses on cheeks and small fire-cracking chocolates called Papillotes
are all part of welcoming the New Year in style - the Parisian way!
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OUT and ABOUT
Hatfield joins the
winter FESTIVITIES
by Ani O’Neill
Hatfield House
Frost Fair
The last weekend of November saw Hatfield House host
its third annual Frost Fair!
With its eclectic mix of stalls, ranging from jewellery and fur hats to
cheeses and chutneys, the Fair
had something for everyone.
The festive atmosphere was heightened by the delicious scents of
turkey and cranberry, a treat that
was conveniently placed beside
the mulled wine stall which was,
quite understandably, busy all day!
A definite highlight were the
Fine Foods stalls, which provided
mouth-watering
tasters
of stuffed olives, smoked cheeses, various home-made dips and
jams as well as cakes and pastries.
Of course, the venue itself provided
a stunning backdrop for the festivities. Hatfield House (located opposite Hatfield train station) is a country
house set in the Great Park on the
eastern side of Hatfield. It was the
childhood home and favourite residence of Queen Elizabeth I, so is defiChildren were treated to a visit to nitely worth visiting whilst you study
Santa’s grotto, and parents were at the University of Hertfordshire.
able to reap some inspiration for
last-minute gift ideas, as numer- The House, Park and Garden are
ous arts and crafts stands co- now closed for the winter, but will
lourfully decorated the grounds. reopen on Saturday 5th April 2014.
On Saturday 23rd November, Hatfield’s Galleria Outlet Mall kicked off their Christmas celebrations early with their Christmas lights switch-on.
The Isabel Hospice Choir treated shoppers to a full
set of beautiful renditions of Christmas favourites, before Jack FM presenter Steve Folland kicked off the evening’s entertainment.
The Isabel Hospice was founded in 1982 inspired by Isabel
Last, who herself had cancer, with the aim of providing palliative care and support to any adult with a life-limiting disease. The Hertfordshire-based Hospice aims to provide the
highest possible quality of life for each patient in their care.
The majority of the Isabel Hospice’s income comes
from fundraising and trading activity, so the Galleria event was particularly important to them.
Children and adults alike were excited to meet Santa’s reindeer, who made a special appearance at the Galleria! Happy shoppers were able to pet and feed the friendly deer.
The Galleria’s Christmas lights were turned on at
5pm whilst hundreds of people looked on, filled
with festive cheer. Christmas is almost here!
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Hatfield Galleria
Christmas lights
Tea to High Tea:
OUT and ABOUT
From Iced
a Southern girl’s look at London
by Emily Sinks
Howdy, y’all! (Just kidding, people in the South don’t
actually say that regularly…)
My name is Emily Sinks, and
welcome to my first regular column for BlueMoon magazine.I
am an international student
straight from the American
South, studying my MA at
University of Hertfordshire.
One of the greatest benefits
of studying here is how close
we are to London, and I am
determined not to miss out
on all the city has to offer.
American Food Store
(closest tube: Holland Park)
This store is a hop, skip and
a jump away from Notting Hill and contains some
American
food
essentials.
There’s Kraft Mac and Cheese
and Aunt Jemima Syrup and
Candy Corn, just to name a
few. Just before Thanksgiving, I myself stocked up on
some canned pumpkin and
a graham cracker pie crust
to make a pumpkin pie.
Be
ready
to
drop
some
I love exploring new and differ- cash though: if you want to
ent places, and here you can try the true glory that is peareap the benefits of what I find! nut butter M&Ms a big 323g
So,
without
further ado, I give you…
The Strength and
Vulnerability Bunker
at the South bank Centre
(closest
tube:
Waterloo)
Curated by Speech Debelle.
This exhibit ran from 25th September to 1st December at South
bank Centre– but if you missed
it this year, don’t worry! It is
an annual event, which showcases art created by prisoners,
secure mental health patients
and immigration detainees. It is
a powerful experience to walk
through the exhibit, viewing the
works and knowing that all the
artists, in one way or another,
have their freedom restricted.
Wide ranges of art are included,
from sculptures, paintings and
drawings to video art and music
recordings. It is a unique and moving show and a rare opportunity to
glimpse into the reality of some-
bag is £6.25 – about three
times more than what you
would pay in the States! And
no self-respecting Southerner
would pay £5.25 for a box of
instant grits, though we
love them so. But there
are some great US products
that appear to be available only
at this store and they are directly
shipped from America (the
real deal!) If you are curious
to taste real American Oreos or indulge in some super sweet (awesome) cereal, this is the place for you.
Hackney
(73a
Church
Flea
Stoke
Newington
Street,
London)
Ah, the Flea market – where
else can you find a dinosaur teapot next to a small preserved
crocodile head? The Hackney
Flea Market specializes in vintage and handmade goods, art
and books, and rest assured a
few unusual items are sure to
surface. French medical post-
They also have a website, and
if you can’t make it into London you can ship yourself some
treats for a flat rate of £4.50
– hello, case of Dr Pepper!
Check
them
usafoodstore.
out
at
co.uk
ers of teeth diagrams, anyone?
The Hackney Flea Market has
a super casual atmosphere
with some real unique finds,
perfect
for
out-of-the-box
holiday shopping ideas and
you can get a great price, especially if you aren’t afraid to
haggle. Open monthly with a
two day Christmas Flea Festival on 20th and 21st December.
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MUSIC
‘Sleigh bells ring,
are you listening?’
As soon as Halloween is over, the lead-up to Christmas begins, and so every Christmas song is played
in every shop you visit. Although quite annoying after a while, there are some that will always be ultimate classics, and once again we have comprised a list
of the best ones you’ll be hearing this festive season!
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by Majella Maguire
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Bing Crosby
Baby it’s Cold Outside - Tom Jones & Cerys Matthews
Santa Baby – Kylie Minogue
All I Want for Christmas is You – Mariah Carey
Last Christmas – Wham!
Do they Know it’s Christmas? – Band Aid
Jingle Bell Rock – Billy Idol
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Jackson 5
Fairytale of New York – The Pogues & Kirsty Mac Coll
The race for Christmas Number 1...
Christmas
week
run-up.
This year though, the schedule
has moved back, meaning whoever wins this year’s competition will once again be in the
cover of Elvis Presley’s O Come,
All ye Faithful, or Britain’s
Got Talent finalists Richard and Adam with I Saw
Three Ships Come Sailing In.
The Big Reunion are also putting
forward a single for contention,
with acts such as 911, Blue, 5ive,
Atomic Kitten, Liberty X and
B*Witched all coming together
to cover Wizzard’s 1973 hit I Wish
it Could be Christmas Everyday.
Every year sees the huge media build-up in the race for
what will be the biggest song
of the year and get the title of the highly anticipated
“Christmas
Number
one.”
Over the past decade X Factor contestants have dominated the charts at Christmas,
but after the infamous Rage
Against the Machine internet
campaign in 2008 their dominance has reduced significantly.
The last two years have seen
the X Factor winner’s single
released a week early, and
so not competing in the
running to claim the top spot.
Another popular contender for
Number one this year is Lily
Allen, as she covered Keane’s
single in a softer rendition of
Somewhere Only We Know for
the fabulous John Lewis advert.
Competition could also come in
the form of Susan Boyle, for her
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Whichever song you’re rooting for, the competition is massive this year. The week leading
up to the 22nd of December
(when the Number one single will be announced) is sure
to be filled with excitement.
TELEVISION
It’s beginning to look
a lot like Christmas...
by Priyanka Chavda and Kat Morgan
Every year
we wait in eager anticipation of what will
be gracing our television screens over the Christmas period.
After a busy day of eating as much food as humanly possible and bickering with relatives, it’s always great to sit down together and watch the Christmas specials of your favourite shows.
So
look no further!
Here’s
your
official
BlueMoon
guide to the best television Christmas specials airing this year!
Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor
Following the exciting 50 Year Anniversary episode in November, which aired in 200 countries across the world,
Doctor Who fans are in for another treat this Christmas.
In this year’s special, viewers will say farewell to Matt
Smith, who is hanging up his sonic screwdriver to welcome
Peter Capaldi to the role of the Doctor - the first regeneration since David Tennant left the show in 2010. We’re all
excited to see what Capaldi can bring to the role in 2014!
Series producer Steven Moffat has confirmed that the Christmas special will tie together strands from the Eleventh Doctor’s era. The Doctor’s current companion Clara, played
by Jenna Coleman, will also star in the Christmas special.
Downton Abbey
Mary would choose – but we may
be left waiting even longer, as some
Every Christmas our beloved Down- sources hint that the Christmas
ton loses someone special. Following special will be focused elsewhere.
Matthew last year, the big question is: But we might finally find out whethwho will the next Christmas victim be? er Bates really did kill Green – we
all have our theories! Lastly, will
The end of season four also left view- Michael Gregson finally make a reers desperately wanting to know turn and explain his lengthy disapwhich of her many suitors Lady pearance? We can’t wait to find out!
Sherlock
it, and how his dear friend Watson will react to his shocking return!
It has finally been confirmed that Sherlock
will be returning before the New Year. The
Empty Hearse “Rat” will answer the question
every Sherlock fan has been shouting at their
TV screens: “How did he survive the fall?!”
We can’t wait to see how he did
The episode is based on Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle’s The Adventure of the Empty House,
in which Holmes is ‘resurrected.’ The guest
cast will include Amanda Abbington and
My Mad Fat Diary star Sharon Rooney.
What else is in store this Christmas?
Eastenders
Whether you love it or hate
it, the EastEnders special is always a major part of Christmas Day TV. Christmas 2012
saw 9.4 million people tune in!
Jacqueline Jossa, who plays
Lauren Branning, has announced that the whole of the
EastEnders cast will be involved
in this year’s Christmas episodes, rather than the plotline
focusing on just one family.
Mrs. Brown’s Boys
This BBC comedy has been renewed for not one but two
Christmas episodes! The BBC
are planning to air two shows
during the holiday season which
will see the return of the show’s
talented comedic cast, sure to
fill our television with laughter.
The Head of Comedy at BBC has
promises that Mrs. Brown will be
the ‘star at the top of the tree.’
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festive favourites
by Majella Maguire
cuddle up warm
Christmas is the one sure time we all love to
and
enjoy some great
. The only problem is there are many
Christmas films out there; it’s too difficult to choose your faves.So here’s a
run down of some of the best Christmas films to enjoy this festive season!
classic films
Love
Actually
The ultimate Christmas rom-com, this
film is a seasonal must-see! The whole
theme of the film is centred around
Christmas, and filled with romantic gestures and feelings of good-will. It’s sure
to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Another rom-com that brings Christmas cheer by the sleigh-full. It involves two women with guy-problems
from
different
countries,
swapping houses and finding love.
The Snowman
This classic 90’s series
of Christmas films are
so good, we couldn’t
choose just one! It
catapulted
Macaulay Culkin into childhood fame, and is a
firm family favourite
for its cheeky humour.
The Holiday
A British classic, adapted
from the children’s book,
this short film includes no
dialogue but is a definite
Christmas favourite, and is
famous for its haunting rendition of Walking in the Air.
Home Alone
And of course there are plenty of other films around that aren’t all about the
Christmas cheer: here are our favourite
alternative Christmas movies...
Another feel-good
film, this film has
you lapping up seasonal excitement
and the miracle of
Christmas through
children’s
eyes.
Miracle on
34th Street
FILM
Snuggle up with these
The Nightmare before Christmas
This classic Tim Burton
fantasy is a Christmas cult film, a tale of Halloween usurping Christmas.
Scrooged
this
A modern
adaptation takes
take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,
a funny spin on the classic tale.
Die Hard
Not a film that immediately springs to mind when associated with Christmas, but it sets a festive theme as it kicks off at an office party.
Gremlins
This 80s comedy/horror classic should be a staple for
Christmas viewing and offers a nice alternative to the typical family films!
Bad Santa
ta
Claus
A great comedy about a store department
actor who, it turns out, is more naughty than
A Muppet’s Christmas Carol
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Sannice.
Another Dickens adaptation
this time with our beloved puppets, the entire story acted out in Muppet-style.
BOOKS
‘Tis the season
to be reading...
by Laura Noakes
It’s that time of year again!
The air is getting
crisp, the Christmas decorations are up and (if you’re anything
like me) you’ve already watched Elf twice. That’s exactly why
it’s the perfect time of year to snuggle up with a hot chocolate on a lazy afternoon and get your nose stuck in a good,
festive book, to really get yourself in the Christmas mood.
Dash and Lily’s
Book of Dares
by Rachel Cohn and
David Levithan
A love story set in New York City at
Christmas. Lily has left a red notepad
full of dares on her favourite bookshelf. Could Dash be the boy to complete the dares and steal Lily’s heart?
Perfect for any lover of romance.
So here’s our guide for the best books to get you in the Christmas spirit, and what to keep your eye out for in the new year.
Harry Potter
by J. K. Rowling
Let It Snow
by John Green,
Maureen Johnson
and Lauren Myracle
What’s Christmas without Harry Potter? The
feasts, theYule Ball, Mrs Weasley’s Christmas
jumpers - Christmas at Hogwarts is absolutely magical! A perfect read for when you’re
feeling nostalgic about Christmases gone by.
These interconnected stories, from
three bestselling authors, summon
up just the right amount of Christmas cheer without feeling contrived.
What to look out
for in 2014...
Divergent
Shadow and Bone
by Leigh Bardugo
by Veronica Roth
Alina is thrust into the limelight when
it is discovered she possesses a power
that could save her country. She finds
herself in the company of aristocrats,
kings, and the all-powerful and strangely magnetic Grisha. This fantasy novel
is beautifully written and full of twists
and turns that shock at every moment.
Tris lives in a city where society is divided
into factions. She is initially a member of
the selfless Abnegation, but switches to
the fearless Dauntless where she finds
friends, foes and possible romance. But
Tris is harbouring a secret: one that could
change her world forever. Look out for the
film adaption, which is released in 2014!
The Book Thief
by Marcus Zusak
The Book Thief is the haunting tale of a
young girl living in Nazi Germany, and
her adventures as seen by a weary onlooker... Narrated by Death, this original and heartbreaking story is captivating right up to the last moment. The
movie version, which hits cinemas in January, is already being tipped for Oscar success.
The Ocean at the End of
the Lane
by Neil Gaiman
Narrated by a middle-aged man, The Ocean at
the End of the Lane tells the tale of the mysterious
and magical events that occurred at the end of his
lane when he was a young boy. Tinged with nostalgia, this book is a must-read for any fantasy fan!
Wonder
by R. J. Palacio
‘Auggie’ is a loving kid with a facial deformity and has never gone to
school until now. Wonder follows his
first year of school and the difficulties he faces whilst trying to fit in. It
is a beautifully written, uplifting story that will tug at your heartstrings.
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 13
FOOD
Aunty Clare’s Recipes:
Baking Society exclusive!
by Clare Abbott
It’s getting to that time of year again, when it’s
the season to be jolly, to sing the good news the
angels bring, and to eat lots of figgy pudding!
Yule Log
Baking is really fun to do during the Christmas season, and
the University’s very own Baking Society has been running master classes on how to make the perfect Yule Log!
from BBC Good Food
1.
2.
You will need...
For the chocolate ganache:
For the chocolate sponge:
• 300ml double cream
• 300g dark chocolate (broken
into small pieces)
• 4 large eggs
• 100g caster sugar
• 65g self-raising flour
• 40g cocoa powder
For the cream filling:
• 300ml double cream (whipped)
plus icing sugar for dusting!
meet your
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Preheat the oven to 200C (Gas Mark 6); lightly grease a
33x23cm (13x9in) baking tin and line with non-stick paper.
In a large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture is pale, light and frothy. Sift in the flour and cocoa
powder and carefully fold together with a spatula, until
all the cocoa and flour are incorporated into the egg mixture. (Be careful not to beat the air out of the mixture!)
Pour the mixture into the tin and spread out evenly
into the corners. Bake in the middle of the oven for
8–10 minutes, until well risen and firm to the touch.
Place a large piece of baking paper on the work surface and
dust generously with icing sugar. Carefully turn the cake
out onto the paper and remove the bottom paper lining.
Tightly roll the sponge up with the greaseproof paper (like a spiral), rolling from the long side. Sit the
roll on top of the outer edge to cool completely.
Heat the cream in a pan to lukewarm. Remove from
the heat and add the chocolate, stirring until it is
melted. Cool to room temperature and put into the
fridge. (The icing needs to be very thick for piping)
Uncurl the cold Swiss roll sponge and remove the paper.
Spread the whipped cream over the top, and re-roll tightly.
Using a piping bag or spatula, spread the chocolate ganache over the cake. Cover the ends
too, unless you want to see the cream inside!
Dust with icing sugar, serve with a festive
sprig of holly, and eat to your heart’s desire!
BAKING
SOCIETY
The Baking Society aims to have a Bake-Off once a month, where society members will make a cake of their own design to fit a chosen theme. Society Chair
Shana says there will be Easter and Valentine’s Day themed Bake-Offs in 2014,
where the Society also hopes to raise money for charity through cake sales. A particular project that the Baking Society wants to get involved in is to raise money
for the recent disaster in the Philippines, by baking a giant cake to represent unity.
The Society is also collaborating with Drama Society for their production Snow White.
On Friday 6th December, the opening night, bakers will make cakes based on the theme
of Snow White, and sell the cakes during the interval to raise money for the Drama Society’s chosen charity ActOne ArtsBase. The Baking Society’s final event of 2013 will
be a Christmas Fayre on Tuesday 10th December outside of the shop in the Forum.
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 14
by Hayley Poppleton
Every Christmas event needs it’s own
fancy festivities! So, why not try this truly scrumptious alcoholic cocktail to get
you into the festive mood? Full of colour, flavour and kick, it is the perfect
way to welcome the Christmas cheer!
1.
2.
First, pop to the shops for...
Red Grenadine
Pineapple juice
Blue Curaçao
Peach Schnapps
Malibu
Vodka
and a bag of ice
TOP TIP for cash-strapped students!
Any alcohol used to make the Jelly-Baby can be substituted for cheaper
versions of the original product; the cocktail tastes just as nice!
3.
4.
5.
FOOD
The Festive & Fun
Jelly-Baby cocktail
Place two handfuls of ice into a food/
plastic bag, secure with an elastic band
and crush the ice with a rolling pin into
pieces roughly the size of a boiled sweet.
Fill a tall cylinder glass with the crushed ice,
and fill a quarter of the glass with Grenadine.
Carefully pour pineapple juice on top
of the Grenadine until approximately half-full. (The juice should lie on
top of the Grenadine: DO NOT mix!)
In a separate bowl, mix the Vodka, Malibu
and Peach Schnapps with the Blue Curaçao.
Carefully pour the mixed alcohol into your
glass, making sure the colours don’t completely mix. The alcohol should mix with
the pineapple juice to create a green colour.
This should create an array of different colours in your Jelly Baby for a fantastic looking
drink! Most of all though, it tastes amazing
and is so full of flavour – a real festive treat
to get the blood running through your veins!
Christmas Basil 6.
& Bacon Salad TOP TIP for perfect eggs!
by Aaron On
Ingredients:
• Fresh rocket
• Fresh basil
• Fresh red tomatoes
• Mozzarella cheese (in water)
• Bacon
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
• 2 slices of bread
• Balsamic vineger
• 3 Eggs
• Olive Oil
• A pinch of salt and pepper
1. Add the eggs to a pot of cold water.
2. Prepare a bowl of ice-cold water.
3. Boil the eggs for 5 minutes.
4. Place the eggs immediately into the ice-cold
bath and peel when cooled.
The egg white will be as firm as a hard-boiled egg,
but the yoke stays soft! This is an easy trick to impress your family and loved ones at Christmas.
Prepare your ingredients: rinse the fresh rocket and basil, cut the
bread into cubes, and slice the tomatoes and mozzarella (1 inch thick).
Place the eggs (from room temperature) into a pot of water.
Slice the bacon into cubes and fry them with the bread for extra flavor.
Place the fresh rocket into the serving bowl and add the bacon
and bread. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella in the bowl.
Peel
the
boiled
eggs
and
cut
vertically
into
quarters.
Place the fresh rocket into the serving bowl and add the bacon
and bread. Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella in the bowl.
Add the basil leaves on top for a wonderful looking salad.
In a dressing-bowl, add olive oil and balsamic vinegar (at a ratio of 3:1)
and add salt and pepper. Mix well, drizzle over the salad, and serve!
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 15
FASHION
On the
CATWALK
by Craig Short
The words
St Albans
Fashion Week
tery
ups
nights and warm
for
the
blustery
wrapdays!
Inside the beautiful architecture of
St Albans Cathedral, the show feahave turned a few heads over the tured the best looks from big names
last couple of months, catching peo- such as Vivienne Westwood, Ted Bakple by surprise as well as becoming er and French Connection. Howeva big event to check out this season. er, there was also some talent from
fellow UH students who gradin
Fashion
last
year.
From 28th October to 2nd Novem- uated
ber, organisers put on a week’s worth
of events. These ranged from Swap For something so new, the FashShops and Styling Masterclasses, ion Week definitely made a splash
but the main event that attracted and has hopefully cemented it’s
the masses was the catwalk show. place in St Albans for years to come.
Even a month down the line, the
A huge catwalk guided the latest Au- event is still causing enough ripples
tumn/Winter styles, from wedding to keep Editor Ellena Ophira
dresses and posh frocks to casual and the rest of Style In My City
wear and men’s suits. The fantastic ar- (the local lifestyle blog behind
ray of styles demonstrated the great the event) fairly busy indeed.
versatility of fashion this season.
There was party wear for the win-
“
This blog is here to explore, unearth
and showcase the best that St Albans has to offer in Fashion & Beauty, Food, Arts and Culture and Lifestyle. You don’t have to go so far
to find fabulous boutique fashion, scrummy eateries, artistic hubs
and stylish homeware havens.
styleinmycity.com
”
St Albans puts on a show
find out what went down at the
You can check out the what went
on at St Albans Fashion Week at
stalbansfashionweek.com, and you
can find out more about the Style In
My City blog at styleinmycity.com!
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 16
first ever
St Albans Fashion Week
FASHION
The catwalk also
featured some less
famous
names,
such as recent UH
graduate Abiola
Sule, whose design work walked
down the catwalk
at Fashion Week.
She joined us for
an interview last
week: check it out
on the next page!
photography
by Craig Short
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 17
FASHION
From classes
to catwalks...
by Craig Short
meet Abiola
Abiola Sule is a recent UH
graduate, and one of the lucky
and talented designers whose
work was featured on the catwalk at St Albans Fashion Week.
Her outfits walked the walk
among top names such as
Vivienne
Westwood,
Ted
Baker and French Connection – but it might surprise you
to know that Abiola wasn’t
interested in the event at first!
BlueMoon:
First
thing's
first, how did you get
into
fashion,
Abiola?
Abiola: I got a First class degree
in something entirely different – Physiotherapy – but I've
always wanted to do fashion.
And sometimes I would design something and people would say ‘Oh, this
is nice!’ and eventually I
took that first step to start.
We had a chat with Abiola
to get the inside scoop... (continued on next page...)
BM: As a direct entry student
did you hit the ground running?
A: Oh definitely, I heard so
much about it and I was a bit
anxious about that. I wanted
my tutor to give me some linkage to UH so I could know
what was expected of us.
Before that I thought it was
an automatic thing, not going through a selection process. I sent in my examples
and she sent back an email
saying
‘Congratulations,
your work's been chosen!’
FASHION
BM: So can you tell us about tion at the time I was lookwhat kind of stuff you would ing at the events of the Sufdesign in your free time? frage Movement. It intrigued
me with the philosophies and
A: If I had parties to go to with even the way they dressed
my friends, I'd sketch things was weird and very eccentric.
that we could possibly wear to It was so cool - you could even
the party and I would design wear it now! I also wanted to
and make a few things as well. It show contemporary feminism
could be dresses, short skirts or with individuality and portrousers, just trendy nice things. tray very confident women.
all the changes they had to do.
BM: I also remember you had
to go on the catwalk yourself...
A: Yeah, I was telling a friend of
mine that I felt so sorry for the
girls because the catwalk there
was longer than a normal catwalk, that catwalk is quite long.
They have to walk out all that
way and then Ellie said ‘Oh, you
have to walk up there too!’ But
we had a practice and everyone
was being pretty supportive and
when it came to the night everyone was clapping and cheering
which made the nerves go away.
I was quite excited, because it was different. I got
a commendation from my
lecturers about my work
I wanted to use that as a basis but it's different when you
for my project and started re- have someone from outside
search on designers and obvi- the academic world comously at the time the trends mending your work, and
were a bit of an androgynous that got me really excited.
look, maybe even a little bit
masculine but overall showing And then we had to get into
a confident women with some practice for the fashion show,
femininity, just not in the tra- so we had to get started BM: And how have things
ditional role. That's what got choosing models and I had been since graduating and
me inspired for the collection. to take my outfits for it too. having your work featured in
the St Albans Fashion Show?
That was good, we had a few
basics with third year students
so I'd have an idea of what I
was going into and then we
had some of our projects set
for the year so I'd have an
idea over the summer about
what to write on and that's
what led to my design proj- BM: So how many outects too, with the studio work. fits did you have to design
So yeah, it was definitely hit- over the course of the year?
ting the ground running!
A: I designed quite a bit but I
honed in on six outfits in parBM: And that's some of the ticular. So my six catwalk piecstuff that we seen on the cat- es were four outfits of three
walk in St Albans, I'm guessing? garments and two outfits of
two garments. All in all probA: Yeah, so the first semester ably about eighteen garments.
was developmental work to
think of possible work and research. But also defending your BM: And how did you get
designs, I mean you have do de- involved with the St Alfend every move you make, and bans Fashion week event?
think about what kind of fabric
and what colours to use. So first A: Well, the head of my departsemester was pretty much that. ment sent out a general email
saying that if we were interSecond semester was having ested in having our work shown
everything sealed, book and de- at the St Albans fashion show
sign work sealed and then got that we should get in contact.
into making everything and then I didn't really want to do it at
doing all the promotional work first but a friend told me it
like a website and a lookbook. would be great exposure, and
she reminded me that a lot of
important fashion people would
BM: Were there any par- be there, and I thought “Nice!”
ticular designers that you
turned to for inspirations? So I talked to Ellie who organised the event, and she
A: Yeah, for my disserta- told me to send my work in.
“
I wanted to show contemporary
feminism with individuality and
portray very confident women.
BM:
find
How
the
”
did
you
experience?
A: It was exciting, backstage
it was reels and reels of all the
big retailers and then there's us
two students with our collections and we did feel a little intimidated with all those people.
A: It's a very competitive market,
so far I've had four interviews,
there hasn't been much luck so
far and there are so many intern
jobs out there. Though we did
that for a couple of months at
university, after that it's a little
harder and you can't really afford
commuting without being paid,
especially over a six months.
It's early days, just a very competitive market but definitely
keeping an optimistic view!
But being there was exciting,
working with all the retailers
and all the people watching.
And then when the collection comes out and everyone's
cheering it was fantastic.
BM: And did you get a chance
to be hands on in the show?
A: We weren't quite hands on,
the only time we were “hands
on” was in the preparatory stages, so when we had to chose
and fit the models, shoes and
clothes. Literally all we had to
do on the day was turn up with
the clothes. There was talk
about hair, so we could choose
the hairstyles for the models but
that didn't go as planned as the
models had to wear other retailers clothes so it didn't fit in with
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 19
FASHION
Walking in a
Winter Wonderland
This issue of BlueMoon is all
about making the best choices
to ensure that your Christmas is
the most wonderful time of your
year. And now you know where
to go (see page 7), you just need
to know what to wear! It is important that your winter wardrobe is suitable enough to keep
you warm while still keeping your
look ultra-stylish and ultra-you.
Fashion shouldn’t be about
what is in store right now –
it’s about what makes
feel good. However, there
a few simple winter rules to
stick by, day and night, if you
want to keep your style fresh!
you
by Majella Maguire
day
Ugg, for both men and women!
So, I hope to see you all strolling into uni looking toasty
and warm from now on.
We all want to look decent
enough to enter uni and not mind
if we run into that one you met
at the Forum last night… but it’s
easier said than done when it’s
below 5 degrees outside and the
winds are sending your hair wild.
Ditch the shorts with no tights,
ditch the skimpy cardigans
and wearing only a t-shirt,
and stay warm this winter!
1.
To keep warm always remember to layer up: you
can always take layers off, you
can’t put them on if you don’t
have them! So pop on a vest, a
nice woolly jumper, a hooded zipup and a coat. Make sure they all
match in colour – great colours
for winter are browns/creams,
red/oranges and blacks/greys.
3.
Shoes: now let’s be
practical, people! If I
see another person strolling
Hide that hair! Reduce the around the LRC in flip-flops I
panic of wind and rain with will go mad! Get some boots
a cute little hat, and while you’re on and cover up your toes!
there get the matching gloves
and scarf! Bobbly bits are big There are some great options
this year, lots of knit-wear too! from places like New Look and
2.
night
1.
Any staple part of the
Christmas outfit involves a
bit of glitz and glamour. It only
Now, time for the Christmas comes once a year, so make
nights out, staff parties, Christ- the most of it. This means get
mas Balls and New Year Eve out your fanciest earrings; your
events! Once again, I will go glitziest watches and bracelets,
through the most classic of styles and get the glitter on those nails!
for the festive season. There will
be no excuse to look anything but
Of course your style will
sharp (or REEM for all you Essex
vary depending on the
lovers out there) in the Forum. event. First, how about a trip
We’re coming to the end of the to the pub for casual Christsemester – let’s go out in style! mas catch-up drinks, with all
the friends you lost touch with
during the semester, spending all your hours in the LRC...
tartan Jack Wills dress featured
here. Either way you’ll ensure
you’ll be the belle of the ball!
As for the men, it is all about that
statement shirt: a classic white
shirt teamed with black skinny
jeans, bow tie (optional) and
tan leather brogues… what a
combo! Or, for those less daring,
stick with jeans, nice shoes and
of course a stylish shirt. Pattern
is big right now so don’t be afraid
to step outside the pin-stripe box
and go for something more crazy!
2.
For women, it’s all about a
good pair of jeans, some boot
wedges and a dazzling blouse
– simple and classy, and can be
warm teamed with a nice coat!
For men, it’s just as simple: a
good pair of jeans, some brogues
and a woolly jumper can have
you looking smart in no time!
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 20
3.
And then there’s the Christmas party. Glitter and glam
are a must. For women, it is all
about the dress or playsuit – or
if you’re not a dress-wearer, a
smart pair of jeans and a gorgeous top. You can go simple
– the classic little black dress
– or make a statement, like the
by Priyanka Chavda
Food, Food, Food
Some of the best places to
go are the Christmas markets. From Camden to our very
own Hatfield House Christmas
Market, there is so much to
see and buy: food delicacies
or handmade jewellery and
books, Christmas Markets are
a fun way to find those unique
presents you’re searching for.
Let’s be honest, one of the best
things about Christmas is going
home and indulging in food. And
lots and lots of it. From chocolate to gingerbreads to roast potatoes to stuffing, I could go on
and on ... and Christmas is never complete without a turkey!
Movies
Elf, Love Actually, It’s a Wonderful Life; just a few Christmas films
which make even the hardest of
us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
The winter holidays are never
complete without a marathon of
festive fun films. Check out page
12 for our favourites! And we
mustn’t forget The Snowman!
EXTRAS
All I want for
Christmas is...
1994 hit All I want for Christmas is and have snowball fights and
you in a last-ditch karaoke effort. build the biggest snowman
Catch our rundown on page 10! anyone has and will ever see.
Christmas Parties
From the brilliantly-crafted
snow Daleks and castles to
the... slightly less glamorNow, here’s where the fun lies. ous sculptures you’ll find on
Lots and lots of alcohol and campus, snow days always
maybe the only time you will bring a laugh to the season.
actually get to see your boss
drunk! It’s also a great time to
celebrate the end of the year
with the people that mean
the most to you - and drink a
few too many mulled wines.
Adverts
You know it’s finally Christmas when you have seen the
Coca Cola advert on TV! Not
forgetting the beautifully festive John Lewis advert. These
Every year, people wait in antici- heart-warming ads hook us
pation to see who will get that right in to the Christmas spirit.
treasured Christmas Number
One spot in the charts. Whether it’s the latest X Factor winner or someone you least expected (who remembers Rage
Against the Machine’s Killing in
the Name Of?), it is still a coveted spot that every popular
musician dreams of acheiving.
We also always return to our
trusty Christmas songs each
year, from carols to jazz to pop
renditions - which, after one lis- Who doesn’t dream of a white
ten, we know all the words to. I Christmas?
Everyone as a
doubt you will find anyone who child wanted Christmas day to
couldn’t belt out Mariah Carey’s be covered in snow, to go out
Christmas Music
Let it snow
Shopping
With shops having had their
Christmas stock out since October, it is now socially acceptable
to delve in and see what they
have to offer. There’s nothing
nicer than finding the perfect
gift for a loved one, and maybe
treating yourself to a few along
the way. Come on, you deserve it!
Decorating
From tinsel to the star on top of
the tree, decorating is always
fun - whether you’re decking
your room with chocolate-filled
baubles or covering the walls
with fairylights. And a Christmas tree brightens everyone’s
day; the tackier the better!
And finally….
Relaxing
Places
Christmas is the ultimately relaxing period where there is
nothing better than being at
Winter
Wonderland
in home and lounging on the sofa.
Hyde Park is the perfect Sitting with a mug of hot chocplace to celebrate the sea- olate in a warm, warm house
son, with friends and family has got to be the highlight!
alike. From ice skating to
the
wonderful
sculptures, So take some time to revel in
Hyde park is always a great your favourite things this Christway to spend a winter’s day. mas. What makes your list?
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 21
EXTRAS
Ask Olivia
your agony aunt on-campus
by Olivia Draisey
Dear Olivia,
Dear Olivia,
It is that time of year again: Christmas decorations, food and
presents, all expensive. That is what I am writing to you about.
The expense of Christmas. I really can’t afford to buy expensive
gifts for everyone. I live in halls and there are twelve of us, six of
us who are really quite close and have talked about getting gifts
for one another. I then have my family at home who I want to buy
nice things for because they do a lot for me. Help me do both!?
I have recently split up from a partner who I was with for many years. I
am just scared that Christmas not with someone won’t be Christmas
at all. I have all my family and friends, I know, but it is very new to me to
have to do this alone. I don’t want to feel horrid at Christmas. Any tips?
From LonelyRudolph
From StuckInABauble
Dear LonelyRudolph,
Christmas is always a time of great cheer and celebration. Much
like American Thanksgiving, it is time for us all to be thankful for the things we do have. This includes not dwelling on the
We have all been through this at one time or another: Christmas things that we do not have anymore! You will find someone else
is really wonderful, but really expensive too. It is hard to get the to share your next Christmas with, or the one after that – it isn’t
balance right for what you’re buying people. But, a simple rem- as scary as you think right now. In the meantime, don’t think
edy for the friends in halls is Secret Santa. Write down all of your of this time as something you’re missing. This is a perfect opnames and set a limit – say £10 or less depending on what is afford- portunity for you to spend some quality time with yourself.
able. Pop the names in a hat or bowl and shake, then each take a
name one-by-one; provided you don’t get your own name (in which Also, you said it yourself, you have your friends and famcase draw again), then you only buy a gift for that one person! ily there for you and with you. Christmas is a time for family, love and laughter. So let it all happen; before you know
This way it reduces your spending (and stress!) from six presents it will be over and you’ll be back at uni working hard again.
to one £10 gift. It is also a much more fun way to give gifts. When
you have your Christmas dinner, you can finally exchange gifts Take a few deep breaths on Christmas morning, remember what
and find out who each person got as their Santa. What a better you have to be thankful for, and enjoy yourself. One thing we
way to spend your time and money! As for the family, from what can guarantee is that your Christmas will be better than many of
you’re saying they care about you very much, so they won’t mind those unfortunate others out there. So, I know it is scary and hard
whatever you buy them, expensive or not. They will only care that to think about, but let it happen and you’ll soon forget that there
you’re happy and healthy; anything else will always be a bonus! was ever another person there. Cute name for yourself by the way!
Dear StuckInABauble,
From Olivia
From Olivia
S New Year,
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SE UR
New
BlueMoon!
YO ORK!
2014 competition
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What you can submit:
BlueMoon magazine: photography
for students, by portraits and landscapes
students... so get artwork
photos of your artwork
your work in here!
writing
In 2014, the Student Media Print Team
short stories or poetry
want to expand the student magazine beyond the redesign: we want All work MUST be of your
more of
art,
events, own creation. Photograideas and
stories. phy should be at least 300
your
your
your
your
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dpi or above 768x1024 pixels in size where possible.
One winner will be selected from each category, and one overall winner
will win a UH hoodie!
petition” and your category.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 10th January, and the winner will be
contacted shortly thereafter to recieve your prize!
To enter, simply e-mail
your photography, writing or photos of artwork to
[email protected]
with the subject “2014 com-
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EXTRAS
CHRISTMAS
WORDSEARCH
by Clare Abbott
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Candle
Chesnuts
Cracker
Gloves
Greeting
Hatfield House
Holly
Lights
Market
Mince pies
Mistletoe
Noel
Presents
Snow
St Albans
Tinsel
Tree
Turkey
Yule Log
Winter
It’s “snow” joke!
What do you call a blind dinosaur? How
does
Good
King
A doyouthinkhesawus!
Wenceslas like his pizza?
Deep pan, crisp and even!
What does Santa suffer from
if he gets stuck in a chimney? What kind of sweet goes
Claustrophobia!
swinging through the jungle?
Tarzi-pan!
What
happened
to
the
turkey
at
Christmas? Why can’t a bike stand up by itself?
It got gobbled!
Because it’s two-tired!
What lies at the bottom Why
did
the
chicken
of the sea and shivers? cross the football pitch?
A nervous wreck!
The referee whistled for a fowl!
Why are chocolate buttons rude?
They are Smarties in the nude!
What do you call a penguin in the Sahara desert?
Lost!
What do you get if you cross
an orange with a comedian? What do sheep say at Christmas?
Peels of laughter!
A Merry Christmas to Ewe!
BlueMoon Issue 2 • page 23
BlueMoon Issue 2
December 2013
cover photography by Olga Iamx
magazine design by Antonica Jones