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Monday
22 October 2007
Published By The USSU
Comms. Office.
Issue Number 1113
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barefacts
The University of Surrey Students’ Newspaper
In this 24
page edition:
FANCY A FLIRT?
WHAT’S ON THIS
FORTNIGHT?
GRAPEVINE
PAGES
12 &13
ALL THE LATEST ON
THE SITUATION IN
BURMA
PAGE
2
FEELING THIRSTY?
PG TIPS
Extreme Makeover : HRB Edition
By the barefacts News Team
The Students’ Union has commissioned new designs for
a remodel and refurbishment of Youngs Kitchen from the
same architect who performed a similar task at Leeds
University Union.The plans for the Kitchen – more widely
known around campus as the HRB or the Helen Rose Bar
– aim to transform the area into a more social space.
Although the initial ideas envision a small bar where
the existing bar stands, the main idea behind the new
proposals, the Union claims, is to place less emphasis
on alcohol sales. Catering facilities would still be
available under the plans, and the current DJ booth
would be converted into a seating space with disabled
access, which would be available in the area for the
first time.
Students have been asked to voice their opinions
using the Union website. The plans are also on display
in the Union building, where any other information
about them can be retrieved. Alex Collins, President
of the Union, said about the new plans: “We’re trying
to use the space in the Students’ Union to provide a
flexible area for students to use, and one that will last
for years to come.”
The architect’s plans have been modelled to mimic
a domestic living space and provide a homely
environment. The inner walls will be fitted with plasma
displays, and the outside walls with large glass sections
to let in natural light.
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TASTY TREATS
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CAN YOU BEAT THE
PUZZLE LORD?
Police give students a detour
By the barefacts News Team
FIND OUT PAGE
16
Last week, fines totalling £240 were handed
out to three 18-year-old University of Surrey
students who admitted removing two road
signs and damaging another in Walnut Tree
Close at around 1.30am on September 26.
The three were issued with
Penalty
Notices
for
Disorder
incurring an £80 payment each
for causing the criminal damage.
The students, who didn’t want to be
identified, said in an open letter: “We
are Freshers, and… in our second
week, we took part in a heavy pub
crawl, visiting lots of bars and clubs
around Guildford… unfortunately
we took things one step too far and
decided to take a few souvenirs of
the evening to remember it by.”
The students were spotted taking
the road signs by CCTV cameras
around the town and were picked up
in Walnut Tree Close by the police.
“We quickly sobered up and
admitted what we had done and
after prolonged police interrogation
were issued with Fixed Penalty
Notices of £240 in total”, they said.
The penalties have caused a dent
in the students’ finances and resulted
in short-term criminal records. Their
actions could have ended up with
them having a court appearance
and exclusion from the University.
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EDITORIALS
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barefacts
22 October 2007
editorial>Gareth Giles: Editor
Welcome to the new and (hopefully) improved, barefacts!
First, a quick introduction. I’m Gareth, and I’m a second year
Politics student. I have a few aims for barefacts this year, and
however much of a cliché this may be, I need your help to
achieve them.
Firstly, this is your paper – by the students, for the students.
This means you can change it. If you have any suggestions,
there are loads of ways to contact us. E-mail us, message
board us, write to us, or even drop into the Union and see us
– we’re there a lot of the time! We’re always happy to hear
feedback, good or bad.
Secondly, get involved! Anyone can take part in the student
paper.
We always need new articles, so take a look
through this issue and get inspired to write. Even if you
don’t want to write, your tip-offs about stories could be the
difference between the paper of the year and one no-one
reads. E-mail our Newsdesk!
editorial team
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EDITOR |GARETH GILES
DEPUTY EDITOR (DESIGN)
| CLAIRE WORGAN
DEPUTY EDITOR (MARKETING) | POSITION VACANT
NEWS TEAM | KATHRYN MEDIEN, JAMIE FLETCHER AND BEN MILLER |
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FOOD EDITOR | VERITY KIRKPATRUICK | [email protected]
SCIENCE EDITOR | EMMA ROGULSKA | [email protected]
FEATURES EDITOR | AMUL GURUNG | [email protected]
PG TIPS EDITOR | MARY YIP | [email protected]
ARTS EDITOR | JAKE SOUTH | [email protected]
SOCIETIES EDITOR | SIMON MOORE | [email protected]
SPORTS EDITOR | MATT CHEETHAM | [email protected]
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PUZZLELORD | COLIN EVERETT | [email protected]
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CO-ORDINATOR | AARON SALINS | [email protected]
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editorial>Claire Worgan
Deputy Editor (Design)
I’m Claire. I am the Deputy Editor, but I mostly focus on the
design part of the paper. I also have a team of people
who help me layup the paper. They are your section editors for
Science, Food and Features. I am in my final year of
study doing Culture, Media and
Communication BA Hons.
My aims for this paper are to make it visually
exciting, and to make sure there is
something for everyone!
I hope you enjoy the new look barefacts!
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NEWS
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Students Demonstrate for
Burma
The monks may be the main focus of the current demonstrations in Burma
but students played a prominent role in the last major protests in the
country in 1988. Many are now prominent members of exile groups and are
pro-democracy activists, joining The National League for Democracy (NLP).
The NLP carried on in defiance of the crackdown until the Junta brought
the protests to a halt. The Junta shut universities down three weeks ago and
there are no reports to say they’re open again.
What can be done?
It’s important to keep the pressure and spotlight on Burma. Talk to people
about it, write to your elected representatives. People can find out which
companies are investing in the country and email and phone them to
pressurise them to leave. Total and Chevron are two companies that have
been the focus of current protests. The next big event is on October 24,
with candle-lit vigils taking place around the world.
Activist death
Students and pro-democracy campaigners have been detained, tortured and
killed. Win Shwe, a prominent NLD acitivst was 23 in the ‘88 protests. He
was arrested on September 26 and tortured to death. The Junta refused
to return his body to his family and instead cremated it to remove any
evidence of torture.
.
Facebook protest movements
Johnny Chatterton, one of the organisers of the campaign against HSBC,
was contacted by Alex Bookbinder, who founded the ‘Support the Monks
Protest in Burma’ group. To make the group more effective, Johnny joined
the Burma Campaign Group and played a prominent role in organising last
week’s UK day of action, including the London protest.
A beat for Burma, a song for Myanmar, as
London rocks to the sound of freedom
By Mike Blakeney
I pulled on my bright green “University of Surrey Students’ Union” emblazoned shirt, and red
History of student led
demonstrations in Burma
Burmese students have played an enormous role in the
struggle for democracy in Burma.
On July 7 1962, students at Rangoon University protested
again Ne Win’s newly formed military regime. Ne Win ordered
troops to enter the building to end the protest. Over 100
students were killed and the student union building was
blown up.
In 1998, protests about the economic crisis were started by
Burma’s students. On the 13 March 1988, students protested
outside the Rangoon Institute of Technology and clashed with
the military.
A student was shot dead and his death triggered further
protests, with ordinary citizens and Burma’s monks joining
in. On 8 August 1988, hundreds of thousands of people took
part in protests across the country, calling for democracy. The
junta closed universities to prevent them becoming a rallying
point for the pro-democracy movement.
jumper; red to signify blood, monks, and the Saffron Revolution. When I arrived at my destination,
Pimlico Station, London, I could see the crowds amassing. Red, saffron, sanguine, coated the street,
banners soaring through the air imploring everyone to listen and hear their cries for liberty.
I spoke to people - hardened veteran campaigners from the Free Burma Campaign, to first
timers; from the NUS, to Burmese refugees.
Then it began, winding through the streets of London. We chanted “Free Free, Burma Burma,”
as we crossed the bridge towards parliament. “UK Government,” we chanted, “take action on
Burma!” We turned and passed Downing Street, and were met by Buddhist monks, fresh from
meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
On the stage at Trafalgar Square emerged a beautiful lady, in her 20’s, who recalled the story of
how she was made a refugee from her own country. There were impassioned pleas from MEPs
and parliamentarians. Stories of torture and cruelty, murder and death.
I tried to remember the pictures of monks, dead by the side of the Irrawaddy, the river that flows
through the Burmese capital, Rangoon, making it look more reminiscent of the Styx.
As the talks came to a close and the crowds dispersed, I could see the flag of South Africa,
billowing in the breeze. Apartheid was overcome, through trial and toil, and so must the Junta in
Burma be.
We did change the world that day. The UN Security Council released a statement saying it,
“strongly deplores the use of violence against peaceful demonstrators” in Burma and calls on
the Junta and all other parties “to work together toward a de-escalation of the situation and a
peaceful solution.”
The organisers reported 10,000 turning up to chant, sing, and pray for the lives of the dead, dying
and forgotten, in Burmese prisons.
A step in the right direction, along a long march to freedom, for the Burmese people.
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News
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editorial>News Team
Kathryn Medien: studying for a BA in Politics.
Ben Miller: studying for an MA in International Politics
Jamie Fletcher: studying for a LLB in Law with International Studies
Join the news team and shape the news agenda at university.You’ll be able to
investigate and report on what’s affecting students’ lives, goings on in the local
community and the latest national and international news. The news team offers you
the chance to develop your research, interviewing and writing skills. If you like stories,
searching for facts and investigating the truth then join the team. Alternatively, if you
have a story you want to contribute, please get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Cont From Page 1
The Student Union is leading SSHH! – Silent Students Happy Homes.The campaign,
in partnership with Surrey Police and Safer Guildford Partnership, is designed to
reduce noise, rowdy behaviour and minor damage in residential areas around the
university during the early hours.
Ashley Murray, Vice President Welfare of the Students’ Union, who is leading the
campaign said: “The Students’ Union is strongly reinforcing the SSHH! campaign
following two successful years of SSHH! The Students’ Union launched the
campaign in 2005 and it saw a dramatic impact on disruptive behaviour in the
local area.”
Unis Go Green
By Ben Boden
People and Planet believes that if we are to avert disastrous impacts of Climate change, the UK needs
to ensure Green House emissions are irreversibly declining by 2015. The ‘Go - Green Campaign’
launched by People and Planet at Freshers’ Fair is a campaign designed to look at the university’s impact
on the surrounding environment.
The Campaign aims to firstly employ full-time staff dedicated to environment management.This means
that the university’s environmental impact would be constantly supervised by these staff.
Secondly it aims to construct an environmental review of all the university environmental impacts such
as its CO2 emissions, its light pollution and its recycling.
Thirdly the campaign will produce and implement an official environmental policy which should be
publicly accessible to all students. It should also rule out any loop holes and get out clauses, such as ‘not
financially viable,’ that the university may use
to push back or ignore these environmental
issues.
Lastly it also aims to reduce energy use and
related emissions of green house gasses.
Getting the university to use green renewable
energy is a large part of this.
If you feel like helping out you can either sign
our petition sheets which are around campus,
or come to one of our meetings to either help
out or voice your opinion. Meetings take place
on Wednesdays at TB12 at 6pm every week.
Your support will help us make a greener,
22 October 2007
KNOW YOUR LEFT FROM RIGHT
By the barefacts News Team
The press fling the words left and right around articles almost interchangeably,
with little definition. These key concepts can be difficult for the non-political
reader to grasp, disenfranchising them from the political press.
Right wing: A person who describes themselves or another as right wing
projects that person to be a supporter
of traditional values. The right wing is
associated with the Conservative Party in
the United Kingdom and Republicans in
the United States of America. Right wingers
tend to support free market economics,
the existing social order and a cautioner
approach to change.
Left wing: Those who are labelled ‘left
wingers’ usually support progressive
policies based on redistributive principles.
In the United Kingdom the labour
movement has been closely tied with left wing politics, while in the United
States the left is best associated with the Democratic Party. Historically left
wingers are associated with higher taxes for public services (NHS), the welfare
state and trade unionism.
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Mr Giles said to barefacts.
“Parents were written to
barefacts showed its media the same day to explain
clout last week, when it what happened. It is a
won the battle with several measure of how supportive
media outlets, including the our parents are that to the
BBC, to get a comment from best of my knowledge, out
Nigel Giles, headteacher of of 400 parents, there has
Chalkstone Middle School been only one complaint.”
and Technology College in The parasites, which have
Haverhill, Suffolk. The small made national headlines, are
school has been embroiled believed to be a type of moth
in controversy when it larvae that are not killed
was revealed that during by cooking. Alex Collins,
the cooking of a curry President of the Students’
for school dinner on the Union, commented about
8th October, maggot-like barefacts’ pursuit of the
parasites were found in story, saying “Once again,
the rice. The rice, supplied barefacts has managed
to Suffolk County Council to uncover facts about a
by a reputable supplier, is story which no-one else
now under examination has managed to get. This
by environmental health just goes to show how
officers at Forest Heath well respected the Surrey
District Council.“The meals Students’ newspaper is,
were withdrawn as soon as locally and nationally.”
the larvae were seen, and
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LETTERS & NEWS
22 October 2007
A Freshers
Perspective
By Andy Vale
“So this is Uni,
And what have I done?
Another school over,
A new one has begun!”
Is what has been running
through my mind lately. The
cushy confines of ‘the nest’
have been well and truly
flown, and I intrepidly venture
out to discover a world of
lectures, launderettes and
food labels bereft of pictures
and adjectives. Every ounce of
excitement is served with a
dash of nerves and dollops of
confusion; it sure keeps you
on your toes.
Luckily we are provided
with a whole week in which
to gather our bearings, make
a few friends and lose any
jitters that may have hindered
our progress. In this time we
are provided with timetables,
directions and a tree’s worth
of leaflets from the Student
Union (or ‘Happy Propaganda’
as I call it). All of this is useful
and certainly goes someway to
encourage calm in the panicridden Fresher, although I
would prefer a foot massage.
I’d had friends go to Uni
and tell stories of horrifically
drunken escapades; my first
encounter of this was seeing
someone in a most ungentlemanlike state in the
little boys room of Rubix at
about 10 on the first night.
Nothing particularly new to
me (I come from Woking,
sorry). The same guy had been
trying to ‘rope me in’ on the
dance floor about 3 minutes
previously. He was obviously
suffering from my polite
rejection.
A few nights later I went on
my first departmental pub
crawl, which was certainly
an ice-breaker. There were
some obvious drinking games
as well as a fine tour of
Guildford, a girl who looked
famous and a man in a very
nice white suit. By and large
everyone met everyone and
the next morning I awoke
with more new numbers in my
phone than people I actually
remember meeting. I’m sure
they were all charming.
Unfortunately the Freshers’
Fayre was scheduled for the
next day. Despite starting in
the afternoon I still found
the combination of noise,
people, balloons and other
various stimulants didn’t
have the desired effect of
giddy excitement during my
mercilessly hung-over state.
Nevertheless, I persevered and
signed up for more societies
than I ever plan on attending but you never know who may
hold a BBQ.
As has been mentioned
plenty of times before, the
great thing is that no-one else
really knows anyone either
so there are no real social
barriers at this stage. It’s
easy to see how a one time
Billy-no-mates could suddenly
increase his social standing
sevenfold overnight in such an
environment.
Unfortunately this
merriment must end. Freshers
is over and I now find myself
imminently facing a four
year Maths degree. How
am I feeling? Bricking it, to
be honest! However, I have
noticed that there are people
in their final years of my
course who still appear to be
alive and healthy, so I suppose
there’s not too much to
worry about. I suppose its just
like school, but bigger.
A Few Words From The
Top...
A Regular Column by
Alex Collins,
USSU President
So what does
a president do
that makes any
difference
to
you? Hopefully this column should give
you an insight into my role and what I
get up to in the Students’ Union!
It’s been an eventful first few months
for me, I graduated in Business
Management this year and had about 3
weeks off before starting my and taking
over officially at the start of July. I don’t
think the saying “sink or swim” has ever
been more appropriate and it has been
a challenge with different obstacles
each and every day! It only seems like I
have just started and already it is only
68 days until Christmas!
Moving in day was a major success
this year moving everyone in, along
with 5000 bits of luggage, 14 ironing
boards, 3 sets of weights (1 weights
bench), 16 guitars, but no beds this
year! You may have seen me in the
main car park directing the traffic!
– didn’t quite realise how sunny it was
and the next day I had that experience,
where each time you smile or frown
you feel like you have just had a Botox
session!
I delivered over 40 presentations
in the first few weeks of term, if you
saw me, sorry! – I tried to make it
as interested as possible. Talking to
over 3000 students helped to ensure
people recognised me so they could
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ask a question, but also meant I didn’t
buy a drink for about 3 weeks, and was
referred to as “superman” because
apparently I was everywhere!
The National Student Survey told
us that we need to improve on
Assessment and Feedback and as a
result a new strategy has been put into
place to specifically target this and to
ensure the feedback you get is timely,
allows you to understand how you can
improve and why you got that mark.
We are also changing the regulations
for UG level to wipe out the variability
between different courses.
We have also made some changes
in the commercial side of the students
union. We are looking to develop HRB
as you will see on the cover and please
send your thoughts on this project.We
are also hoping to give chancellors a
facelift at Christmas. We also launched
the new Bookshop in September, a
joint venture between the University
and the Students’ Union. Finally we
have launched a new Chinese/Korean
Union Shop in the Students’ Union
building.
Please get in touch if you have any
questions or fancy a chat about the
Students Union. Email/MSN: Ussu.
[email protected] Phone: 01483
689227 Skype: Ussu.president BLOG:
www.ussu.co.uk/president
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Food
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barefacts
22 October 2007
Heya! I’m the food page editor this year. I’m a final year Nutrition student. I
want the food page to include delicious recipes, suggestions to make vegetables
tastier, restaurant reviews and nutrition articles. To get involved e-mail your
recipes, reviews and thoughts to [email protected].
Makes Enough For Two
Ingredients:
Chocolate fudge brownies
250g deseeded pumpkin flesh, cut in
to cubes
Makes 16
1tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped finely
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
140g butter
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
4 eggs beaten
1/5 tsp nutmeg
350g brown sugar
120ml vegetable stock
1 tsp vanilla extract
60g lean back bacon, cut in to strips
Pinch of salt
150g tagliatelle
75 g cocoa powder
75ml single cream
140 plain flour
salt and pepper to taste
50 white chocolate cut in to small pieces
Parmesan cheese to serve
50g dark chocolate cut in to small pieces
Square cake tin approx 9” wide by 2” deep lined with
foil
editorial>Verity Kirkpatrick
Food Editor
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Method:
Heat oil in large saucepan and fry the garlic and onion for 5
minutes.
Add ½ the parsley, pumpkin, nutmeg and seasoning and fry
for 3 minutes.
Add the stock, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until
pumpkin is tender.
Cook the tagliatelle according to the packet instructions and
drain.
Add the bacon to the pumpkin pan and continue to cook for
3 minutes.
Add the cream and spoon the sauce over pasta.
Sprinkle with remaining parsley and parmesan cheese.
Places to eat on campus
Chancellors
What is it? Main campus bar / restaurant Opening times: Weekdays 8:30am11pm, food served till 7:30pm. Open weekends Food and prices: Breakfast
menu till 11:30 with cooked breakfast £3 and cheaper options such as the
breakfast wrap £1.50.
Wider choice of main meals than other campus restaurants, priced £4-5.
Lighter options such as sandwiches, jackets, nachos and burgers £2-£3.50.
Bonuses Licensed bar, music, accepts cards on transactions over £5
Seasons
What is it? Large canteen style, self-clearing restaurant with area for eating
packed lunches Opening times: 8am-2:15pm Food and prices: Serves cereal
and continental breakfast until 11am. For lunch salad bar, roast dinner,
traditional foods with chips and international section with Indian/Chinese/
Italian dishes and Pasta King. Main meals £2.50-£4.50.Vegetarian choices and
snacks/desserts also available Bonuses free water!
Method:
Melt butter in saucepan and leave to cool
Preheat oven to 170º C/gas mark 3
Gently beat eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl until no
lumps remain
Stir in cooled butter and vanilla
Sift salt cocoa and flour in to bowl and mix together.
Fold in the chocolate pieces
Pour in to prepared cake tin
Bake in oven for 35 minutes (or until knife inserted
midway between centre and side comes out clean)
Remove brownies and foil from pan, cut in to squares
and store in airtight container for up to a week.
Rushes
What is it? Smaller self clearing restaurant between lecture theatres and
the library Opening times: Open 8am-3:30pm Cooked Breakfast available
8-11am, Baguette bar open 11-2pm Food and prices: Cooked breakfast
£1.70 for 4 items. Lunch choices include traditional food with chips, the
pizza baguette, pre-prepared sandwiches and snacks and the baguette bar
where you chose your bread, filling and salad and watch it all getting put
together £2.35 for 1 filling and 3 salad.
Young’s Kitchen
What is it? Oriental canteen style restaurant in HRB Opening times: 9am4pm weekdays, 10am-3pm Saturday Food and prices: Stir fried meat and
vegetable choices and spring roles served with rice and salad. Prices £4.50
for 2 choices and rice. Bonuses free water!
Wates House
What is it? Postgraduate and staff centre near the Cathedral. Pub like
atmosphere. Food ordered from bar and collect when you number is called.
Opening times: Lunch served 12-2pm, evening menu served 2:30 –10pm
Food and prices: Cooked breakfast - 5 items £2.50, Jacket potatoes £2.20,
salads £4.95, burgers and curry £4.15 vegetarian choices available. Bonuses
Pool tables, available for private hire.
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Science
22 October 2007
editorial>Emma Rogulska
Science Editor
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Introducing the new and improved science section from your newly elected science
editor, ta da! I just wanted to let everybody know who I am and what my plans are
for Barefacts’ the science column this year. My name’s Emma, I’ve been at Surrey for
four years having graduated with a Physics BSc in June. I thought about getting a job
but decided to come back for more! I’m now studying for a Medical Physics MSc in
my spare time around editing the Barefacts science section.
Now, you would expect science to mean complicated and boring techno-babble?
– Oh no my friends, that is one thing it won’t be this year! I have lined up a number
of fun and interesting new features that despite being science orientated should be
relevant/ useful to Surrey students. This will include a Hoax Buster column to combat
false information and random science facts that can be strategically quoted when you
need to sound smart.
Most of all I really want to encourage student interaction and participation in the
science column. So if you know about a cool science event going on, let me know or
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Hoax Buster
There are many emails containing health warnings bouncing around the web, detailing
various medical dangers and urging you to inform those you care about and many of
them are completely false! But do not fear – hoax buster is here to set you straight on
whether it’s science or scare mongering that you’re being sent.
Hoax Buster Case 1: The Myth of the Plastic Bottle Dioxins.
This particular myth made its debut in 2004 in the form of a
letter. It warned that public health researchers in the states had
found that freezing plastic water bottles caused the release of
carcinogenic dioxins.
This is an urban legend as there are no known dioxins in plastics.
Dioxins are a very specific group of chemicals primarily produced
by incineration of material. Though they can be produced
in certain manufacturing processes, as in the production of
pesticides, the majority of dioxins in existence have occurred naturally.
In addition to the fact that there are no dioxins in plastic to be released into bottled
water, chemicals do not diffuse as readily in cold temperatures. So freezing would
actually limit the release of any chemicals from plastic bottles.
!
Allied bombers were issued with
biro pens as fountain pens leaked at
high altitude.
People should in fact be more conscious of the quality of the
water they are drinking than the container it is coming from.
Municipal drinking water is much more stringently regulated
than bottled water, which can legally contain many things that
are not tolerated in tap water. This having been said, don’t be
afraid of drinking water, you are more likely to suffer from the
adverse side effects of dehydration than from traces of chemical
contaminants in bottled water or from the tap.
Information for this article taken from John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Public Health News Letter
Featuring Rolf Halden, PhD, PE, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and the Center
for Water and Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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editorial>Amul Gurung
Features Ed
It is that time of the year to say goodbye to the editors who are no longer with us. Similarly, the
features section had to say goodbye to Sophie and Saffron, who brought us tears and laughter with
great articles and reports week after week. It is almost honourable to hold such a position, and I
hope I can continue their great success. With the start of the new academic year, I wanted to try new
ideas for our newspaper. Starting from this issue, we will be securing a whole page of pictures which
can include events, activities and the goings-on of our university. Also if you have anything to comment
on anything at all, we wil be re-opening our public forum, Room 101.
Contact Amul At:
[email protected]
Fancy
Yourself As
a Bit Of A
Stud or a
honey?
Enter Yourself Or A
friend
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A Simple Guide: How to Not Fall Asleep in Lectures
By Amul Gurung
“I love sleep. My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” Ernest Hemingway had said that, exposing his passion for
the human mind’s necessity for sleep. We all love sleeping, whether it is sleeping drunk, sleeping with your partner(s), sleeping with
your pets, sleeping in the bathtub, or just down right sleeping in your lectures. I know, listening to your lectures can be daunting
sometimes, and for some of you, every time. But when the winter exams crawl in, and you are busy revising, you may always find
yourself kicking yourself for sleeping through all your lectures and paying no attention at all. But fear thee not - barefacts to the
rescue! This is a guide on how to not fall asleep in your lectures, with these 3 simple steps.
1. Early to bed, early to rise!
Yes, it doesn’t hurt you to sleep early. Many students are used to go to sleep around 3 in the morning. Any special reasons?
None at all! Sometimes we find ourselves doing absolutely nothing at all, but still up in those early hours. Therefore, it is wiser in
long term to sleep than watching the same movie again and again for four times till four in the morning, and sleeping through all your
lectures the following day.
2. Caffeine anyone?
Caffeine is a xanthine alkaloid compound that acts as a psychoactive stimulant in humans.Yes, I copied that from Wikipedia
(you know you love it). Well, coffee, red bull and colas are always a good option to keep your eyes open on those three hour lectures
which lasts like a year. But be aware, it is highly addictive and may cause sleeping disorders.You’ve been warned.
3. Beat ‘em up
Well, there is no hardcore beating involved, but some sort of violence is required for this option. However, you will need a
buddy, a mate, a friend who you can trust. A small amount of planning is involved.You will be required to brief your partner in crime
to pinch you, slap you, punch you, or do whatever it takes to keep you awake. But, it requires stealth and diligence. Sitting all alone by
yourself is not advisable.
These are just three simple steps to take if you find yourself snoring like a lion
through your lectures. We know lectures can be boring and tedious; but it is
what we chose to do. And those lectures will contribute in our learning one
way or another in the future. On that very stupidly serious note, I am off to
sleep, and hope you have a good night as well.
www.bfacts.co.uk
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The University in Pictures
If you want to submit
any photos Email:
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Why Does Chocolate Feel So Good?
By Verity Kirkpatrick
Chocolate manufacturers keep telling you that chocolate can bring happiness
by increasing seretonin levels, and it could, as it is high in tryptophan and
sugar. But it’s not the only food.
Pleasure endorphins can be released when you eat chocolate if you like the
taste, smell and melted texture. However, they are also released when you
eat other foods you like, so try reaching for another favourite snack rather
than chocolate.
If eating chocolate reminds you of good times, such as Christmas and
birthdays, it can make you feel good. Think about whether you have any
other foods that you associate with fun memories as they may have the
same effect on you. Some top Surrey student memory foods include; potato
wedges, nachos and jelly ‘n’ ice cream.
Looking forward to things can also improve mood. Instead of looking
forward to a chocolate treat think of other things to look forward to, such as
pampering and partying with friends and get happiness from those thoughts
instead.
Satisfying a chocolate craving can feel pleasurable and chocolate can be as
comforting as a duvet food for some. Myths also exist about chocolate having
aphrodisiac properties, but myths are all they are.
You may feel that chocolate makes you feel good by giving you an
energy boost, and this is true, but unlike popular thinking the sugar is actually
released from it rather slowly due to the fat content, putting it on par with
foods like pasta. Chocolate also contains more of the B vitamins needed for
energy metabolism weight for weight compared with pasta, making potentially
a better energy source.
A piece of chocolate does lessen hunger and raise mood more than an
apple but the effects are relatively short lived. As it is a high fat food eating it
can be followed by feelings of guilt, which lower mood. To lessen some guilt,
chocolate
products
with less fat per 100g
than chocolate bars
include; chocolate ice
cream and chocolate
cake.
Therefore a bit of
chocolate is fine as it
will make you feel good
and you won’t feel too
guilty afterwards, but
think of other foods
that you enjoy and
could make you happy.
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22 October 2007
Almost Accurate Astrology
What Does Your Week Have In Store?
Pisces (February 21 - March 20)
Someone you admire shall come to you
this week, so make sure you carry a
camera wherever you go! Don’t overdo it
on appearances as some people prefer you
as you are, not who you pretend to be.
Lucky Number: 9
Aries (March 21st - April 20)
You might wish to accomplish as much as
possible before the date. Pushing things
forward is unlikely to be difficult over the
next few days. Meeting your coursework
deadlines will not be as difficult as it
used to be for you the following weeks.
Wednesday is the day to grasp for you
as you may find someone/something
interesting.
Lucky Number: 2
Taurus (April 21 - May 20)
Look forward to next Thursday as
someone you know shall enjoy a new
experience which you can take advantage
of. Work shall take an interesting turn, and
a mad squirrel shall provide good luck for
the rest of the week!
Lucky Number: 53
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
You might be spending more time hanging
out with your mates than doing your
university work. An old relative may give
you a valuable skill. Take them up on it,
and it will look good for you. Don’t take
a friendly competition too seriously as it
may ignite aggression and anger.
Lucky Number: 11
Cancer (June 21 - July 20)
It is up to you to make things right
between your mates or your family
members.You’ve got the level of fairness
and unbiased opinion to let everyone win.
You may feel a bit of pressure to start or
create something that you aren’t quite
ready for. Take it easy.
Lucky Number: 32
Leo (21 July - 20 August)
People are apt to try to hit
you square on the head with
their ideas and thoughts
today, so be ready for the
onslaught of information
that may to come your way.
It may be advantageous for
you to listen to their entire
chatter before you retort
with your own facts and
emotions.
Lucky Number: 91
Virgo (August 21 September 20)
You shall be rescued by
your friends this week when
things turn out a little nasty
between you and someone.
Remember violence is not
the answer, so brush up on
your witty remarks and give
it to them!
Lucky Number: 5
Libra (21 September - 20 October)
You’re gonna spend a weekend in on your
own at home, eventually realising why you
left to go to uni in the first place. Don’t
despair, things aren’t as bad as they could
be.You will have to be more imaginative
and find a way out for yourself as you are
on your own now. Lucky Number: 64
Scorpio (21 October - 20 November)
You poor thing.You’re gonna pull a really
ugly munter at the Union sometime
this week. This will, of course, be a
result of extraneous amount of alcohol
consumption.You are better off getting
some hang-over drinks from Tesco’s and
preparing for the worst morning of your
life.
Lucky Number: 568
Sagittarius (21 November - 21
December)
Things are raining down on you, but don’t
worry as an umbrella shall come to you
soon in the form of someone fit! Dressing
up is fine, but do it in your own time and
don’t expect others to be up for it as
much as you are!
Lucky number 86
Capricorn (21 December - 20
January)
Your mental state is under threat this
week, due to a strict deadline. But as long
as you ‘re dressed to kill and avoid getting
envolved in others projects everything
is doable. If you see that elusive pair of
perfect boots splash out or you’ll only
regret it.
Lucky Number 77
Aquarius (January 21 - February 21)
It seems like that over the past few weeks,
you’ve learnt to climb new ropes.Your
view in many analogies could be changing,
and that change seems good. But do not
let your enemies influence your thoughts,
just remain who you are. Keep it real on
the weekends, especially Saturday.
Lucky Number: 41
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Wates House
The Postgraduate and Staff Pub
with Rugby World Cup, Cricket and
Football showing on the big Sky
Sports Screen.
Hot food served every day
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FEATURES
Editorial by Mary Yip
So, finally, all the postgrads have started
for the new year and the real fun starts!
At the PGA camp things are cooking as
we fight for more rights and recognition
(see PGRant), question is: will you join
us in our efforts? On a lighter note,
we’re continuing our social events for
postgrads, including the first laser quest
of the year!
PGA Events
15th November
AGM elections for new PGA committee
members
Wates House
A Bit of a Cock-Up
So they got rid of VP Postgrads, and that was ok; we are still students after all.
The sabbatical team (the Sabbs) would all be involved in making the union
relevant to us. Last year it sort of worked. It probably helped having a PG
on the Sabb team, but that’s neither here nor there. PG welcome 2006 was
awesome with a live band and a buzzing atmosphere, PG Ball got bigger and
better, with the union supporting the PGA. There was communication. Things
were looking up… so what went wrong?
The first thing I noticed was when I highlighted to the Union that Jorge Cham,
creator of the brilliant PHD Comic strip (www.phdcomics.com), was coming
to Europe to tour with his ‘Power of Procrastination’ talk. I figured it would be
simple to get the ball rolling. A quick e-mail, back in the middle of July while
he was still organising dates, to assess the possibility, sort out costings and get
it set up ready for when the PG freshers came in at the beginning of October.
Several prodding e-mails later and September was upon us, still the union were
dragging their feet. They were citing that they didn’t know if they were going to
be able to afford it… Didn’t know the new faculty system included a divination
department… No-one had contacted Jorge Cham to see how much he charged.
Needless to say when they finally got round to emailing him in mid September
his autumn tour had started and he was out in Australia… Last I heard they still
hadn’t got anything back from him. I wouldn’t be surprised if we didn’t end
up as the butt in his next tour cartoon “… Then there’s the University of Surrey
who think that emailing me a month before they want me to visit is a good way
of arranging guest speakers from across the pond!” Maybe we can organise
a coach or two and gate-crash the Cambridge lecture he’s giving… 22nd of
October for those that are interested.
The second thing that made me realise that as PGs we were going to have
difficulty over the next year was that the Union organised PG Welcome this year
without involving the PGA and chose the date as the week before the new PhD
students start. This typifies the ignorance of the differences between the UG and
PG student bodies. I went along to see what was arranged (and because I’m a
student and turning up for free food and alcohol is ingrained in me). I have to
– Time
to Raise Expectations?
By Helen Cooper
say it was a poor show compared to last year. Whilst I’ve heard the speeches
more times than most, there’s something to be said for having the VC (and his
entourage), the Union President and the PGA president on stage showing us that
they exist and letting us know that they are there for PGs too. It’s a shame they
didn’t manage it this year. Judging by the photos I took of last year’s welcome
everyone enjoyed the band and the free alcohol helped the dance floor get some
serious use… I didn’t take any photos this year, but then I didn’t see any dancing
to take photos of. Apparently there’s something in the pipeline to welcome the
new PhD students: by the time you read this we should know whether it was a
success or not.
So why am I making a fuss? There’s a figure floating around that 45% of Surrey
students are PG, that’s almost double the national norm. Yet we continue to
be poorly represented in the union structure. I’m not placing all the blame
on the Union, or the current Sabb team. It is well known that getting PGs
involved on campus is difficult and it has been compounded by a lack of good
PG specific events during previous years. PhD students communicate more
with the previous years’ students than their UG counterparts; they often share
offices so bad vibes are passed on from one year to the next.
So now the union has its work cut out to enthuse the PG community and provide
events that combat the continuing negative perception. Will they rise to the
challenge and improve relations with the students who are here for all but
a few weeks of the year? Or ignore the needs of a large proportion of the
Union membership and continue the alienation? Come on guys, you’ve got the
resources to hold events that make it worth our while coming out of our offices
and from behind our computers… Post-grads: It’s your Union too. Support it.
Let the Sabbs know what you want.
To the Union and to post-grads: don’t let the view pervade that the union is ‘just
for undergrads.’
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Current Events
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Research or Religion – what do you
put your faith in?
By Emma Rogulska
You may have missed the mighty “God Particle
Debate”, but you can still get the low down on
the battle between faith and fact that people find
themselves facing.
Science is defined as knowledge that has been gathered based on
observation, experimentation and induction. In contrast religion is
based on faith; an implicit belief, reliance or trust. This is not a problem
most of the time as religion and science usually answer different
questions. However, as scientific knowledge and exploration continues
to grow, there are increasingly topics on which both science and
religion both have opinions if not answers. One such topic is that of the
origins of existence itself. This is a particularly interesting instance, as
the allegations of physicists that the universe’s laws seem fine-tuned to
allow human existence overlap with theologians’ ideas about a caring
creator.
The associated views can broadly be categorised into one the following
two groups: Those who believe that our universe has been shaped by
chance and those who believe it was created, its form chosen. In short
is science a tool of God or is God an answer given to the currently
unknown and inexplicable?
It is debatable as to whether the existence of life can be explained by
remarkably well-adjusted constants of nature, designed and intended
or the result of an explainable but very complex physical system or
unknown phenomena.
At present science has no conclusive answer as to the origins of the universe
but the purpose of investigation is to find the cause of a known result. Research
is currently being undertaken to try and uncover the mysteries of the universe by
discovering a theoretical sub-atomic particle – the Higgs Boson.
Ultimately it is likely that science cannot answer the metaphysical question
of whether or not the universe is designed because it can always be counter
argued that existence was intended, regardless of its physical cause.
I suppose the most interesting question is whether or
not science will become the new religion. People have
always looked to faith to answer the unknown and
explain the inexplicable. With ever growing scientific
knowledge answering, eventually, will faith become redundant if further to existence we one day
be are able to explain the dawning of human consciousness or will concepts such as free will and
fate ensure that religion always has a place in society?
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Not news
Because there are better
things to think about
We know there’ll be plenty on your mind while you’re away at uni.
So in between meeting essay deadlines and arranging the next party
on facebook, don’t forget to stock your cupboards.
With a wide range of fresh fruit and veg, great ready meals plus beers and
wines for every budget, we’ve everything you need – meaning a quick
shop with us leaves you free to concentrate on the more important stuff.
Pop into your local Co-operative store today!
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PUZZLES
22 October 2007
PUZZLELORD ....
Colin Everett, our very own Puzzlelord has puzzles
ranging from the easy to the devilishly complex. So if
you need a break from lectures or work try these brain
massagers out!
START HERE:
CROSSWORD
ARE YOU MAN
ENOUGH?
To start things off we’ll get you warmed up for our puzzle
adventure with some easy puzzles: Try these mazes out for size
– If you can’t complete the first one seriously reconsider whether
you’re cut out for solving puzzles (or university in general).
Clues Across:
2
7) Common; cliched; predictable. (5)
22) Curative; correctional. (8)
8) See 15ac.
25) The Diamond State. (8)
10) Manner of dress; clothing. (6)
26) See 9dn.
11) Rum and lime-based cocktail. (8)
27) See 15ac.
12) Dog railway coal-mine. (Cryptic) (8)
28) Form of take-away food that’s absolutely
13) 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, ... . (4)
delicious after a successful pub-crawl. (5)
15) and 8 and 27. Decisive finale to Channel
4’s first programme. (7, 9, 9)
Clues Down:
17) A word which has a similar or identical
1) Sporting equipment upon which contestants
meaning to another. (7)
must ‘check out’ to win. (4, 5)
20) Cut into cubes; objects used to determine
2) Brand of luxury cars, the first of which was
movement in ludo and backgammon. (4)
built in 1902. (8)
3) Garfield’s least favourite days of the week.
(7)
4) Metalloid, chemical symbol Sb. (8)
5) Blackadder’s first name. (6)
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6) S*** weapon. (Cryptic) (5)
9) and 26ac. Owner of the café in ‘Allo ‘Allo.
(4, 6)
14) Shaped like the tomb of an Egyptian
pharoah. (9)
16) Assistance in Adele’s city down under.
(Cryptic) (8)
18) Strange things. (8)
19) Rich king of Lydia, synonymous with great
wealth. (7)
21) In mythology, the son of Daedalus who
flew too near the sun. (6)
23) Filled trench, surrounding a castle. (4)
24) English county, sharing borders with
Dorset and Somerset. (5)
Answers: You Cheat
1
2
Clues Down:
1) Dart board. 2) Cadillac. 3) Mondays.
4) Antimony. 5) Edmund. 6) Sword.
9/26ac) Rene Artois. 14) Pyramidal. 16)
Adelaide. 18) Oddities. 19) Croesus. 21)
Icarus. 23) Moat. 24) Dorset.
Clues Across:
7) Banal. 10) Attire. 11) Daiquiri. 12)
Colliery. 13) Odds. 15/8/27) Crucial
Countdown Conundrum. 17) Synonym.
20) Dice. 22) Remedial. 25) Delaware.
28) Kebab.
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barea ts
22 October 2007
Moving at an incredible rate, the world of music, film
and gaming can prove difficult to keep up with. Yet
here within the arts section it is our task to provide
you with the biggest news and releases of the last few
weeks all wrapped up in a number of flavoursome
paper pages. This here edition of Barearts includes
unreal information on the new Radiohead record “In
Rainbows”, the long awaited massive “Halo 3”, and
of course the large handful of reviews to guide you
towards your next listening purchase. An interesting
read for all, yet what if simply reading is not enough
for you? There is a solution. If you would like your
opinion or any arts related thoughts to be printed within these sheets, then get
involved with the Barearts team and simply send your name to bf.arts@gmail.
com. You will be welcomed with compact discs, gig tickets, odeon tickets,
and cries of celebration. For now however enjoy a little read of what is written
here, keep it safe and we’ll speak again next time.
.jake south
Pavarotti
The Ultimate Collection
Decca
In a post-mourning period of reflection, I did
ask myself the question “How long until a
shameless cash-in?” The answer was a fairly
impressive four days, thus this record has
probably had everything bar a few sleeve
notes finalised for a long time now. Depending
on your viewpoint, this was either a bit of cold hearted profiteering or just
good forward planning - the jury is out. The difficulty in this is from which
stand-point to review it. Most opera fans probably have everything on here
and would file it in the category of ‘for completists only.’
However I have decided to focus on it from the angle of an operatic novice.
I believe the album was intended for such a purpose due to the sentence
“Pavarotti’s best songs” used in the advert (he didn’t write them and many
are arias). This makes sense, as what helped make him such a star was how he
bought opera back to the masses.
The collection allows his full vocal range to be displayed and a whole thesaurus
couldn’t quite justify the first time you really hear him soar. His signature tune
‘Nessun Dorma’ can still stun when it reaches it grand finale even after multiple
listening’s. This opens the album and is followed by other easily recognisable
tracks such as ‘La Donna é mobile’ and ‘Libiamo ne’ lieti calici.’ Throughout the
course of the album many choice cuts of the great opera’s are included, ‘Tosca’
‘La Traviata’ and ‘Aida’ to name a few, and it’s difficult to see how someone
could not find enjoyment in this.
As an introduction to Opera I would say The Three Tenors 1990 concert
may be better, but that does not take away the fact that this is certainly a fine
exhibition for one of the world’s true cultural heavyweights.Vincerò!
Andy Vale
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submissions to:
Arts Editor
Jake South
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Idlewild
Scottish Fiction: Best of 1997-2007
Parlophone/EMI
It’s hard to understand how after a decade of
supplying us with pure poetic rock anthems,
some people still ask ‘Idlewild, who are they?’.
The first track, classic anthem ‘You Held The
World In Your Arms’, sets the pace and makes
a statement to those who have chosen not to
listen in the past. Following on with anthems also taken from ‘The Remote Part’
such as ‘American English’ and ‘A Modern Way of Letting Go’, Roddy Woomble
expresses his ability to write poetry in a hard hitting rock tone. Earlier tracks
include ‘I’m A Message’ and ‘When I Argue I See Shapes’. Muddled and nosey
in ’98, Idlewild were yet to mature to the capability everyone, among them
NME, knew they could. The new millennium brought with it tracks such as the
crowd favourite ‘Little Discourage’ and ‘Roseability’ and the young Scottish
indie rockers defied many critics who had already written them off. This ‘Best
of’ appeals not just to those who have listened to Idlewild before, but to
young/old rock lovers who appreciate brilliant rock tunes. What Idlewild
create is real emotional rock for real music fans, that you can listen to no matter
what mood you are in. Other tracks not mentioned to look out for include ‘No
Emotion’ and the incredible ‘Love Steals Us From Loneliness’. Scottish Fiction
shows 10 years of Idlewild’s maturity from enthusiastic indie teens to one of
Scotland’s most powerful and underrated rock bands. Don’t miss out!
Ben Pook
Halo 3
Xbox 360
Microsoft Game Studios
MASTER CHIEF IS BACK for the 3rd instalment in the
Halo series. With over 1.7m copies pre-ordered
in the US alone, it was certainly one of the most
eagerly anticipated games of 2007. Within the first
week, in excess of 5m copies were sold, making it
the fastest selling game in history (beating its own
predecessor, Halo 2). Statistics aside, the plot
follows on from a short comic, Halo: Uprising,
which bridges the gap between Halo 2 and 3.
Yet again you play as Master Chief battling the Covenant and Flood across 9
levels seeminglessly strung together in order to save humanity.
However the lacklustre campaign, even though richly detailed, can be
completed in a short space of time. The Flood, a space zombie race intent on
infecting the entire universe, prove to be more tedious than anything towards
the end of it. The sole purpose of Single-Player is to give you the basics for
Multi-Player, which is where the fun really begins. With hundreds of different
game modes (Team Doubles, VIP and Juggernaut to name a few), customisable
content (Forge mode) and video playback (to record your ‘best bits’), you
can’t knock it (apart from the screaming pre-pubescent American kids when
they get shot). Thanks to the partying system that is becoming more and more
prevalent on 360 games, you and a group of your mates can team up and take
on the world together, further adding to the online sensation.
Set aside a month of your life for Halo 3; prepare yourself.
Josh Blair
[email protected]
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Arts
Radiohead
In Rainbows
It was late summer ’05 when fans got news
that Radiohead had began rehearsing and
recording for LP7 (following some time off
after the release of their 2003 album, Hail
to the Thief). Over two years down the
line, two producers and no record label
later, they present to us the eagerly awaited
record, entitled In Rainbows.
The album can only be bought as a digital download from the Radiohead
website, and is available for purchase at the buyer’s discretion – i.e.
however much you want to pay (with exclusion of the disc box which had
a set price of £40 and includes hard copies of the album on CD-R and vinyl,
album artwork, and bonus material). This new distribution ethic, following
on from similar attempts by artists such as David Bowie and Prince, caused
an industry wide stir. Despite having sold 1.2 million pre-ordered copies
before the albums release date, though, it is believed that Radiohead are to
sign a label deal in the next month and the album will be available ‘to the
mass public’ in stores in January ’08.
The musical accomplishment of the album, however, should not be
overshadowed by its marketing hype. This beautifully arranged 10-song
collection demonstrates the bands overwhelming ability to sink their claws
into the listener. The opening two tracks, ’15 Steps’ and ‘Bodysnatchers’ are
instantly delightful – rigorously upbeat and moving - yet the album still works
as a grower, where every new listen has different songs wrestling for the
limelight.
A number of the tracks have been available for tasting (either in live
performances in the last two years, or in clips posted on their blogspace
‘Dead Air Space’ by producer Nigel Godrich) prior to the albums release.
Perhaps the most famous of these, ‘Arpeggi’, which Yorke and Greenwood
performed it live at London’s Ether Festival in March 2005, demonstrates the
sheer compositional perfection the band appear to touch on in every album
and rivals earlier classics such as ‘Everything in it’s Right Place’ and ‘Paranoid
Android’.
Despite not departing entirely from their affection of synthetic landscapes
and ethereal electronic backdrops, this album seems to have an emphasis
on the guitar, drums, and vocals - fore grounded in both the arrangement
and production style.
An album in which every song ends better than it begins; appearing naked
at first, each song gradually motions forwards and outwards as they progress
and envelope into far more dense and complex pieces.
Buy this album, or you’re an idiot.
Jamie Buchanan
Jakobinarina
‘His Lyrics Are Disastrous’
Regal/EMI
From the remote and forgotten place we know only as ‘Iceland’ has emerged
a young refreshing punk/rock band named Jakobinarina. ‘His Lyrics Are
Disastrous’ carries with it and represents
Icelandic youths whose voices have up until
now gone unnoticed. The whole 2 minutes
and 20 seconds offers powerful and frantic
guitar riffs with a fiery attitude. Jakobinarina
are exploding onto the indie scene, carrying
Iceland on their back.
Ben Pook
barefacts
22 October 2007
myhound.com
As I mentioned in the
introduction to this arts
section, keeping up to
scratch with the hottest
new actions of your
favourite artists and
bands, actors/filmmakers and authors can prove challenging when we’re all
such hard working and busy people… In fact I’ve heard rumours of many
thinking of just giving up and throwing in the flannel altogether. NO. Stop, as I
have here an internet based tool to share that works like a thirsty hound to bring
you brand spanking news that YOU want to know about. So much like a hound
that the site is, in actual fact, named “myhound.com”. This is a new website
that operates along the same lines as a search engine, finding information
specifically tailored to your interests and needs. However, myhound.com
stands out above the other thumbs well as it works overtime to let you know
about the newest releases, gigs and events as soon as they are available. By
simply registering on the site you can then add bands, artists, actors, authors,
video games; etc to your profile and myhound.com will keep you informed
of any goings on regarding your choices via electronic mail. Neat.
A particular use of this fresh site is being able to keep on top of more
underground and unknown bands that can prove difficult at the best of times,
especially when massive artists claim the spotlight of the media. Not only
this but the hound boasts a “Recommender” feature. This provides personal
suggestions of other artists that may interest you based upon the information
you have uploaded on to your profile. Handy. If there is one minor flaw to this
site it could only be that it is currently based in New York, meaning that there
could possibly be slight differences in release dates for us United Kingdom
residents. Yet, at the same time this could prove an advantage as a release or
tour in America would prepare us in advance for a possible release or tour
upon these shores.
Whatever the scenario this site is a plus, an opportunity to keep in the know
about your favourite artistic interests for free. Don’t be fool, get yourself a
hound!
Jake South
Dannii Minogue vs. Jason Nevins
Touch Me Like That
All Around The World
2003’s “Neon Nights” was a pop revival of sorts for the Minogue underdog,
Dannii, that gave Kylie’s sister a string of top ten hits, such as “I Begin To
Wonder”, that was sadly followed up with a lacklustre set of singles in the
wake of 2006’s retrospective “The Hits & Beyond”. Fast-forward another year
and fans of Saturday night TV might better recognise Dannii as a judge from
this year’s X-Factor. Naturally, Miss Minogue would be stupid not to capitalise
on this new-found exposure even in spite of her (usually) musically better
sister’s forthcoming comeback. With the mighty Jason Nevins on board, plus
a sample of Sylvester’s 1978 dance anthem “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)”
this is at perhaps Dannii’s most genuine sounding hit in a very long time. This
release precedes her forthcoming digital-only album, “Club Disco”.
5/5 Josh Bates
barefacts
22 October 2007
www.ussu.co.uk/barefacts
Arts
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Robyn
Handle Me
Konichiwa Records
Kylie Minogue
2 Hearts
Parlophone
“Handle Me” is the third single to be released
from Swedish pop singer-songwriter Robyn’s
self-titled album. Released at the end of
October as the follow up to her 1st UK #1
single “With Every Heartbeat”, “Handle Me” is
a feisty pop song that is brimming with attitude
and with a chorus that may just well be
heard for months to come. Already released back in 2005 in Robyn’s home
country Sweden, the UK release of this elegant ballad comes fully equipped
with both new mixes and a new video. Whilst the “Bjorn Remix” transforms
the song into a sublime rock song, the “Williams Vox” serves up a piece of
house. The “Ortzroka Death To Disco Remix” evolves “Handle Me” into an
electro power anthem. Most definitely worth a listen or ten.
Kylie Minogue’s first commercial release since
her diagnosis with breast cancer in May
2005 is this electro-pop ballad written and
produced by underground London-based
electro-dance four-piece Kish Mauve. Taken
from her forthcoming tenth studio album “X”,
“2 Hearts” is undeniably Goldfrapp-lite sounding, which may disappoint
fans of her pop princess dancefloor anthem sound they may have been
anticipating. Definitely not as instantaneous as her previous hits, this is a big
departure of sound for an artist like Kylie that may take time for fans to learn
to love. However, if this isn’t for you, the 39 year-old star has worked with
some more familiar names on the new LP that will be released in November,
including the Scissor Sisters, Groove Armada, Calvin Harris and Stuart Price.
4/5 Josh Bates
2/5 Josh Bates
Nicole Scherzinger feat. will.i.am
Baby Love
Polydor/A&M
It was indeed only last issue we were offering
a review Nicole Scherzinger’s debut single,
“Whatever U Like” from her forthcoming album
“Her Name Is Nicole”. However, one month
on and things quite frankly are going tits up for
the lead Pussycat Doll’s solo project. Following
the flop of her previous first single on the US Hot 100 (it peaked at #105),
it is no surprise that her record label have canned its release in most other
territories, including the UK. “Baby Love” is thankfully not a cover of The
Supremes’ classic by the same name, but instead a new song produced and
featuring Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am. Originally intended for Britney,
this song epitomises the saying “playing it safe” – although whether Nicole
can muster up that much needed hit remains to seen.
3/5 Josh Bates
Chamillionaire feat. KC
Industry Groupie
Chamillitary Entertainment/Universal
“Industry Groupie” is the second single from
southern rapper Chamillionaire’s second
album, “Ultimate Victory”. This track should be
instantly recognisable to the masses due to its
heavy sampling of the 1986 classic hit “The Final Countdown” by Swedish
glam metal band Europe. The beat is, of course, not without its own hiphop twist produced by Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem (Destiny’s Child, Snoop Dogg,
Britney Spears, Rihanna). Once again Cham describes the music industry
through use of metaphor, this time referring to it as an unfaithful girlfriend
who says “she’s down” but messes with every other big name hip-hop
artist in the industry. Humorous in its delivery and references to other hiphip songs of recent years, this could just be the breakout hit Chamillionaire
needs to shed the one-hit wonder status acquired since 2006’s “Ridin’” hit
#2.
3.5/5 Josh Bates
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Society
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22 October 2007
editorial>Simon Moore
Societies Editor
Welcome to the Societies Section. My name is Simon, and I’ll be your societies editor this year. I am currently
a final year Computing student, having just returned off placement and straight back into studies.
I stood for Societies Editor as I feel that with the vacant position the last year of barefacts news and
information on societies has been lacking. Hopefully within this role I can start chasing down societies and
getting more people interested in letting the rest of the student population know what their societies have
to offer rather than waiting for potential new members to contact them. Please feel free to submit any
articles to [email protected].
The First NoWave Night of the year!
25th September 2007-10-08
“Another night out late...”
The night started with the weekly No Wave meeting in a packed Wates House event room. The regular society members were happy to see plenty of new
faces in attendance! After a few drinks and an introduction to the society from the No Wave president Stuart Myers, the group descended upon the H.R.B.
The ‘sardines in a tin’ analogy sounds too negative to appropriately describe the atmosphere in the bar; there was an upbeat vibe in the air and the hum of
happy chatter as the music kicked in and more drinks were bought! The music through the night varied from punk, to metal, to dance, good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll,
and plenty of styles in between!
Whilst it may have taken people a while to get warmed up, the dance floor
was soon full many a drunken student bellowing their lungs out to favourites
by the likes of System of a Down, Guns ‘n’ Roses and Muse, to name but
a few! With such an open-minded crowd, even the lesser known bands
like Sonata Arctica, Combichrist and Mindless Self Indulgence managed to
keep plenty of people going! Even the attempt at clearing the dance floor
with The Gotsicles failed TWICE, and the exhausted remainders had to be
ushered out by the bouncers!
“Due to being happily drunk for most of the night, my memory has been
somewhat hindered... Therefore it must have been good!” – Alex N
Many new society members showed a keen interest in DJ-ing on future No
Wave nights; we can ensure a wide variety of alternative music throughout
the year! Those interested in DJ-ing should attend the No Wave meetings
held weekly on Tuesdays in Wates House at 7.30pm. -James Witham
Unicef Society
University of Surrey Nursing Society
The University Nursing society was recently started to
help keep all those within the department in contact, to
organise socials and nights out, as well as many other
events.
The society events are there to help cool your body
down after a hard day’s work. Come and get involved and
bring any ideas for future events.
If your interested in finding out more contact us:
President: [email protected],
Vice President: [email protected]
UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, is a global champion for childrens’ rights, which
makes a lasting difference by working with communities and influencing governments. The
UN convention on the Rights of the Child – which sets out the right of all children to
reach their full potential – is the foundation of all their work. Unicef works in 158 countries
and territories to fulfil children’s rights to health and nutrition; education; emergency relief;
protection; water and sanitation. By working in partnership with others, from governments
and teachers to youth groups and mothers, UNICEF is a driving force for people throughout
the world working to ensure a better future for children.
The Unicef society of the University of Surrey represents and works with the global
organisation to raise awareness of the issues that Unicef support. We as a society will be
organising events and working with other student clubs in order to raise funds. Some possible
fund raising events include: street collections, raffles, bake sales, sponsored sport events,
fashion shows, and karaoke nights (which will be dependant on the support and volunteers
we have available). The possibilities are endless!!
If you would like to volunteer or
get involved in any way, please email
[email protected]
barefacts
22 October 2007
www.ussu.co.uk/barefacts
Society
BioSoc base pairing pub crawl
Last Tuesday was the BioSoc pub crawl and all the exec would like to thank
everyone who came and made it such a memorable night (ermm), even the
engineers! It all started well with the meet and greet (free beer!) and then
Chancellors where everyone was assigned a letter from the genetic code
and had to ‘base pair’ between pubs to get to know new people. However
the organisers may have already been having some problems with speaking
coherently after our first stop, Old Orleans, so this grand idea was forgotten
pretty rapidly.
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over them. If you go join our facebook group *shameless plug* “Biosoc 200708” and let us know what you want next we’ll do our best.
The rest of the evening went like a typical pub crawl, to Bar Med, ‘Spoons,
Flares and Yates. Some people forgot to bring ID and so were refused entry
to Flares, so missed a rather well performed rendition of the YMCA, before
we all successfully met up again in Yates (I hope). We had the top floor of
Yates all to ourselves which included two poles that ended up with me (the
guy in the ‘cool’ lab coat), and many others having rather bad attempts on the
pole, however we were put to shame when two (nameless) lecturers turned
up and showed us how it should be done.
After Yates many went back to The Union (Bling), some Legion, others Time,
others bed. Anyway, thanks for a good night everyone, it must have been
good level 2 pharmacology was pretty empty (sorry prof!), and it was a useful
Harry - BioSoc Treasurer
indication of who washed, seeing who was still walking around with writing all
Mountain Walking
Italy Trip to the Dolomites,
May 29th / June 6th
This year eight Mountain Walkers headed
off to Italy for the annual summer trip. The
aim: to get to grips with the Dolomites and
the Via Ferrata routes. In essence this meant
climbing up the steep ascents of one of Italy’s
most beautiful regions with only a harness
and cables set into the rock face to keep us
safe, and our skill of course.
En route we took a cultural detour to Verona,
a city with food, opera and old winding streets,
everything you expect and wish to see when
travelling in Italy. In the early sun, looking out
from our tents the beautiful city greeted us,
the surrounding hills covered by classic poplar
trees and vineyards with a meandering river
highlighting the riverside old style buildings.
The final train journey had us travelling
through mountain valleys, providing sights
along each part of the journey, carrying us
most of the way to our final destination of
Cortina D’Ampezzo. Our campsite sat in a
perfect location, within 45 minutes of the
routes we had planned, providing ample
opportunity for walking/climbing and other
activities (drinking) within view of striking mountain
ranges. An introductory walk around a waterfall eased
the less experienced members into the climbing allowing
some to carry on and try for the harder routes whilst
others could take on ranging walks up and around the
mountain trails.
One of the more impressive routes saw four walkers )
summiting Punta Fiames. The path to this climb initially
took walkers up a snaking scree slope, the steep incline
rapidly revealing more of the valley to the walkers. The
Via Ferrata (Strobel) itself was split into six sections
of cable, taking the walkers (now climbers) up the last
600 metres to the summit. Each section presented new
challenges; climbing up tight gullies, traversing rock faces
with menacing downwards views and arms extending
to their full reach to grab the next handhold. The view
at the top granted the climbers an inspiring sight of
the surrounding ranges with a calm wind adding to the
effect.The locals had even provided a guest book hidden
in a crag for all those who reached the peak to leave
their mark.
Entertaining evenings always followed when all had
returned, some more bruised then others, with card
games, cooked foods and the local delights in the form
of five litre bottles of wine, and the occasional shot of
grappa.
All in all, a good trip was had by all and will not be
forgotten quickly.
Simon - MWS Treasurer
Please send any articles, queries, and/or adverts for societies into us.
www.bfacts.co.uk
[email protected]
As I said we are aiming to publish an article from as many different
societies as possible. An article should aim to be from 2-400 words.
Any general societies enquiries should be directed to Simon Moore (Societies Editor)
barefacts
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Sport
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22 October 2007
Feel The Heat
By Matt Cheetham
Sports Editor
It has come to our attention
that many students at Surrey are
oblivious as to what is literally on
their doorsteps. The coverage
received in barefacts about this
‘local’ basketball team that keeps
winning might be mused over
occasionally, the pictures analysed
momentarily, but never considered
long enough to entertain the
thought of actually going to
explore this team. Why should I
pay money to watch a basketball
game?
Oh what you are missing… the
Guildford Heat are the current
most successful basketball team
in England, their team boosts an
impressive number of high quality
players from this country and
abroad. In terms of cost, by the
time you buy your sweets it’s
more expensive to go to the cinema! In terms of accessibility, jump
on a bus that says spectrum on the front and you are there. Even if
you don’t understand basketball, I pretty much guarantee you your
night will be memorable.
Me and my fellow Sports Editor Tony wandered on down last
year when we struck up this alliance. We expected a couple of
hundred fans to turn out, and us to have to pretend to understand
all the rules of Basketball to our host all afternoon. In the end we
have to say we were staggered at the scale of the
whole event.
First of all a thousand people regularly turn
up to watch ‘The Heat’. The team just qualified
for Europe and on European nights (scheduled
for Tuesday nights in November) there are plans
to have the games played over the ice-rink, in
front of 2,700 spectators!! Not only did the
unexpected quality atmosphere impress us, but
as did the level of play, the game is high class
and tightly fought, frequently do games have
100 points scored by a team. Match days differ;
afternoon games involve more family oriented
fun, with crowd participation during breaks
in play, whilst evening games involve striking
performances by Guildford Heat’s cheerleaders.
The whole match is underlined by commentary
to keep everyone in tune to what is happening
and why, and music frequently blasts round the
court at relevant moments.
After the match you can go hit the town, have
a night out, or maybe begin your night at the bar
in Spectrum and have a drink with the players (and cheerleaders)
as we did. Surrey students receive cut-price tickets, go and get a
pair from the Union shop. Go and see England’s best Basketball
team while it’s so easy to do so, you cannot fail to be surprised
Picture Courtesy Of Andy Bowler
Guildford
Heat
Tickets are on sale
NOW from the
Students
Union Shop
Price: £5
Includes bus from
uni or town to
the Spectrum.
Next home game:
Sunday 21st Oct
Marshall Mk Lions
Tip-Off 3pm
Friday26th Oct
London Capital
Tip-Off 7pm
www.guildfordheat.com
The legacy of Henman
By Anthony Hanson
Sports Editor
And so passes the greatest English tennis player of his generation (perhaps the only
significant Englishman of his generation if we discount the Canadian born Greg
Rusedski). Tim Henman announced his retirement at the age of 33 on 23 September
2007 after a fourteen-year career. “Tiger Tim”, as he affectionately became known,
provided Brits with many a memorable occasion, much drama and, as much as I don’t
like to admit it, much heartache. But when the emotions have cooled, and we come to
look at his career with an objective and dispassionate eye, how will his legacy be judged?
The bare facts (no pun intended) of Henman’s career might invite a mixed reception.
He reached six Grand Slam semi-finals, including four at Wimbledon, tennis’ most prestigious
competition. Overall he managed 11 career ATP titles, and he reached a career high ranking
of number 4 in the world, in August 2002. He claimed the biggest title of his career with
victory in the Paris Masters in 2003. He is indisputably Britain’s most successful open
era player. However, there will be a nagging regret in the minds of many, and no doubt
in his own, that he never managed to compete in a grand slam final, let alone win one.
So through a dispassionate eye Henman’s career may leave you with a slight feeling
of disappointment. He was a good player. A very good player in fact, but he was not a great.
He never quite managed to reach his goals. In black and white terms, when he considers what
he hoped to achieve in his career he will have to admit that he failed. However, significantly,
he was not a failure. In fact, he may be considered an over-achiever. Henman was not
obscenely gifted like a Roger Federer or a Sampras. He did not possess a major weapon
such as a Roddick or even a Rusedski. And he was an exponent of the dying art of the serveand-volley, a throwback and a breath of fresh air in the modern era of power play. Henman
may not have found the treasure at the end of the rainbow, but he will always know that
he never let anyone down. He is the quintessential British loser, and he is loved because
of it; because of his guts, because of his pluckiness, because he tried. He can look back on
his career with no regrets. He gave it his all. As a role-model, he showed potential stars of
the future what could be achieved with dedication and hard work and in doing so he did his
country proud. When reliving the great matches and great memories he has bequeathed
us, and considering the burden of pressure he had to deal with largely on his own for so
many years, I for one look proudly on Henman’s achievement’s and say “well done”. I have
witnessed first-hand the passion and electricity he was able to generate on “Henman Hill”
and recall fondly his many great matches, even the ones he lost, most notably his epic semi-
final against the mercurial Goran Ivanisevic during the 2001 Wimbledon championship. It
was fitting for him to finish his profession career at his second home of Wimbledon, where
he gave Brits one last present to remember him by in the Davis Cup, contributing to Britain’s
return to the elite world group with a victory over Croatia. Although Greg Rusedski did in
fact make it to a grand slam final, losing to Pat Rafter in the final of the US open in 1997, it
is Henman that will command a place in our hearts. Wimbledon will be a poorer experience
without him and the rollercoaster of emotions he seems to create without fail each year.
The mantle now passes onto the next generation of tennis stars, which despite the
efforts of the Lawn Tennis Association still looks depressingly bleak in both the Men’s
and Women’s game. In a few years time Brits may look back wistfully at the Henman
era as “the good times”. The onus looks to be squarely on the shoulders of the Murray
brothers, most notably Andy in singles competition. For the sake of all Brits, let’s hope
he handles the responsibility with the same dignity and professionalism that Henman
did throughout a truly commendable career. Farewell Henmania, you will be missed..
barefacts
22 October 2007
By Matt Cheetam
Sports Editor
www.ussu.co.uk/barefacts
sport
Football Talk
Welcome…
Welcome back to barefacts interactive Football Talk
section. Over the past few weeks there has been the
usual high amount of controversy in the world of football,
particularly surrounding the highly unexpected exit made
by Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, and further confusion over
his successor Avram Grant’s credentials to hold down
the top job at Stamford Bridge. Is he just a puppet for
Abramovich? It seems harsh the booing the Russian is
receiving from fans, considering the money he has thrown
at Chelsea over the past few years, but Jose was adored
by the Stamford Bridge faithful and they feel let down
and powerless. I have spoken to many Chelsea fans who
cannot fathom a reason for anyone at boardroom level to
do anything but wholeheartedly try and prevent Mourinho
from departing. There is certainly a sense of confusion still
over why he left. Arsenal have began putting together a
string of impressive performances both in the league and
in Europe, will they get their hands on some silverware this
season? Do they have enough depth in their squad to push
for the title challenge, early stages of the season suggest
yes. Manchester United too are finally playing good football
again, they seem to have put their early season sticky form
behind them, and appear on course to contest another
title defense. Internationally, England have continued their
renaissance in their bid to qualify for Euro 2008, things
look much better for Steve McLaren having now won five
qualifying games in a row 3-0 (This is submitted after the
Estonia game, but before Russia). Yet the Lampard/Gerrard
debate still remains.
Response…
Thank you for all your response, there has been a wide
range of opinions from students for this issue. Primarily
response focused on predictions for this current season.
Many students appear convinced that Fernando Torres
is the crucial ingredient that has been missing from
Liverpool’s title assaults over recent years. More people
have sent in emails backing Liverpool over any other
contenders for the title this season. Torres is still young
and can only improve, yet I wonder if a few too many goals
are expected of ‘El Nino’. He has looked hugely impressive
thus far, yet his overall record of 15 goals in 44 appearances
for Spain (at time of print), and 82 goals in 214 games for
Athletico Madrid suggest his strike-rate is more a goal in
every three games (the same ratio Rooney currently has
for England). He regularly gets subbed in his outings for
Spain and is not hugely experienced at top flight European
football, yet many are expecting big things and vast amounts
of goals this season for the Spaniard. Only time will tell.
In terms of bargain transfer buys, excluding those I picked
out in the last edition, Roque Santa Cruz, formally of Bayern
Munich, at £3.5m is indeed a bargain. The Paraguayan also
boasts a creditable one in three goals ratio at international
level, and if not scoring, his intelligent link up play will hugely
benefit Blackburn this season. For Newcastle, the capture
of David Rozehnal, a snip at £2.9m, has been highlighted
by a few of you. PSG’s player of the year played all the
games for the Czech Republic in World Cup 2006 and has
started every game since for his country. Hopefully for
followers of the ‘Toon Army’ he will finally solidify their
defense, and leave Shay Given with a little less to do. Finally,
a well known Premiership player,Yossi Benayoun’s move to
Liverpool, for a fee around the £5m mark has impressed
some of you in terms of a bargain. The former West Ham
fan favorite is a creative player who will surely add options
to Liverpool’s attack this season.
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English, then personally I feel it was a momentous occasion
for the Scots.
High Flyers…
It would be unfair to write about the current world of
football without covering Manchester City’s phenomenal
start to the season. I mentioned in the first edition of
barefacts how significant the signings of Petrov and Elano
could be, though I did not expect their influence to be as
great as this. Both players have barely put a foot wrong and
are hugely involved in the good work behind Manchester
City’s meteoric surge to the top of the table. Between
them the attacking midfielders have hit just under half
of City’s league goals, and have probably assisted a high
percentage of the rest. As well has these creative players,
City have become hugely solid at the back, Richards seems
to have improved his already highly exciting game from
last season, Dunne is ever reliable at the back, and the
purchases of Corluka and Garrido also seem inspired by
Sven Goran Eriksson. Along with Petrov and Elano, those
two, Richards, the exciting youthful talents of Johnson, and a
seemingly re-born Hamann, have started every City league
game, and appear the focal points of Sven’s plans.
Similarly, Portsmouth are also impressing many who wrote
in, at time of press they stand fifth, having already faced all
of the top four teams from last season, coming off generally
unscathed. It seems like it will take a lot to derail Harry’s
men, who with veterans, and recalled England internationals
David James, and Sol Campbell in the heart of defense, and
a cluster of exciting players in more advanced positions,
Utaka, Kranjcar, Muntari, and early frontrunner in the race
for the Premiership’s Golden Boot; Benjani Mwaruwari,
who knows how far they can go, top five, maybe even top
four. How far can you see them going? Who else has
impressed you thus far?
Bravehearts…
What a qualifying campaign Scotland have had. Being drawn
against three of the 2006 World Cup quarterfinalists, and
indeed the two teams that faced each other in the final,
who could have predicted Scotland would be leading their
group with only two fixtures left (again, at time of print).
Jimmy McFadden has been in inspired form for his country,
his epic finish against France has been commemorated in
the Scottish Football Museum. McFadden’s form has seen
him starting now for Everton, though he seemingly saves
his best for his country, having scored more goals for them,
thirteen in thirty five, than he has in over one hundred
league games for the Toffees. Is his recognition at the
museum a sign of limited aspirations in Scottish football, a
winning goal in a qualifier, should Scotland expect more?
Or was that goal really that big in Scottish football, when
you consider the money in their game compared to the
Not only are things going well internationally for those
north of the border, but domestically, on a European
front Scottish football is also beginning to gain more and
more prominence. Rangers turned a few heads when
they managed to beat Stuttgart in their Champions
League group, but when they went to Lyon, and recorded
a mammoth 3-0 victory against a side who pretty much
never lose at home in the Champions League, European
football was rocked. Celtic too knocked over Champions
League holders AC Milan 2-1, a huge result that has been
tainted and remembered slightly less due to the actions of
one disillusioned fan. In no way was that fan’s actions in
any way acceptable, but the reaction he received from Dida
was outrageous. The Brazilian keeper disgraced football
with his actions and personally I feel his two game ban was
well deserved. Standing at 6 foot - a lot of inches, the Milan
buffoon felt so much pain from a tap on the shoulder given
to him by the idiotic Scottish supporter that he needed
to be stretchered off with an ice pack on his face. His
antics were just as shockingly hilarious as Rivaldo’s at the
2002 World Cup, clearly they do not build them up tough
enough in Brazil, and maybe shows why such a sporting
country does not take physical sports such as rugby so
seriously. What do you think of his actions, was his ban
deserved? Are there further measures you feel should be
implemented to cut out blatant play-actors?
Send your responses to these topics and any topics
you want brought up in future columns coming in,
as well as any sports related articles to
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Any general enquiries should be directed to either Matt Cheetham
or Anthony Hanson (Sports Editors).
A Quick Hello....
By Matt (and Tony)
Welcome to a new-look barefacts, complete with a
generally new editorial team, though Tony and I will
be Sports Editors again for another year. On our
appointment last year barefacts rarely had a full page of
sport, we raised the focus and now have between 3-5
pages every issue. Our regular features: Football Talk,
where students generally set the topics of debate by
emailing in, and coverage of the mighty Guildford Heat
will remain the same, and then the rest is up to you,
between three and six articles will feature in each edition
relating to Uni sport and the outside world of sport. Do
bear in mind barefacts goes to the printers a good week
before it is released, and especially in sport news changes
in a flash. Regretfully we do have to omit some articles
when there simply is not enough space, preference will
always go to those who attach a picture.
Expect competitions and new features to follow, if you
have any ideas or would like to write then email us at
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Also, finally, 3–4 every Thursday, Tony and I have a Sports
show on GU2, check it out, get involved on MSN during
our show and get those sports debates rolling.
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22 October 2007
Surrey Sink The Stone
By David Mann
The team welcomed Luke Warren, Chris Mcdermott and Jay
Atherton into the side for their first team debuts against
an Addlestone side that challenged for the championship
last season. The day started off badly as White and Thomas
realised that they had forgotten footballs, bibs and cones
when the boys were already in Addlestone. Negative times.
Fortunately, however, this resulted in an amusing turn of
events. On the search for footballs there was the usual
banter that the general public experience on Surrey away
days, however, today Dave Mann decided to spice things up.
Whilst on the search for new balls and being sent the wrong
way for the 15th time by the local sloshes, aka the 14 year
old mums of downtown Addlestone, Mann decided to turn
around. However, instead of making a simple u-turn like any
normal man, Dave went down a side alley. Now, let’s say the
minibus is 6.1 ft wide. This alley was 6.2 ft wide - and next
door to a Chinese restaurant. The Chinese workers were
watching in astonishment. Remember that scene in Austin
Powers when he’s trying to turn that vehicle? Well, multiply
that by 10 and that was us. Anyway, after these exploits we
thought we’d better get to the ground and forget about the
balls.
Surrey started well and were
soon 1-0 up. A great interception
and through ball by Jones released
White down the left, who didn’t fail
to deliver onto the head of Lawal.
Shortly after it was 2-0 as Jones
was released and slotted home
calmly. Surrey were comfortable
and confident. Move of the season
came when a cute passing move
involving a Gengasamy nutmeg
resulted in the ball dropping to
Jones who tried an audacious
volley from 20 yards which just
went over.
There were battles all over the
pitch including the allstar albino
match up as Costello came up
against one of his own in a Mark
Wright vs David May blonde hair,
red eyed encounter. It also kicked
off between the Steve Claridge
wannabe striker and every one of
our defenders but he soon decided to pipe down.
Half time 2-0 Surrey.
The second half followed the same pattern. With the only
criticism at half time being movement from throw ons, it was
ironic that the next and best goal came from a throw on.
Mann threw the ball down the line and it was played into
the box. Lawal chested the ball down, swivelled and hit an
unstoppable volley into the top corner. 3-0 Surrey.
Surrey tried out the new 4-3-3 formation and Gengasamy
relished his new free role by adding another 2 goals. The
headlines and pictures of Thomas with Gilda and not Sim
Nora has taken a weight off the lads mind. 5-0 Surrey. Surrey
were cruising and there was even showboating from Tony
Zinedine Jenkinson..
The game ended with Wren being taunted for being ‘queer’.
Perhaps this is the backlash from the night before when
rumours were circulating about Thomas and Lomas. 3 WAGS
down now. Quality.
Full-Time 5-0
Great performance and great victory. Man of the match goes
to Raski as he added another 2 to his tally. 9 goals in 4 games
now.
You don’t need footballs to win games.
Scorers: Raski Lawal 2
Shane Gengasamy 2
Craig Jones
Surrey Falter In Numbers Game
By Matt Cheetham
Sports Editor
Wednesday 10th of October saw the Surrey Rugby team launch into their league
campaigns for the coming season. After an impressive pre-season, in which many new
freshers committed their minds, bodies and livers to the rugby team, two squads were
assembled. The 1st XV, led by new skipper ‘Tof’, set off for London South Bank, whilst the
2nd XV welcomed Roehampton to the Varsity.
With no assigned minibus driver the 1st XV set off in various vehicles for South Bank.
Trouble soon ensued in getting there, as many vehicles found themselves lost in the maze
that is London, although to be fair South Bank seems to be helpfully omitted from most
maps. Scouring round London, separated from one-another, Surrey resorted to asking
multiple residents of glamorous suburbs, such as Brixton and Clapham, directions to
this destination that seemingly didn’t exist. With kick off put back to 2.45 Surrey were
arriving in fours and fives. Fifteen minutes before kick-off, another Surrey car arrived at
this mysteriously non-existent destination, out of this car popped another five players to
put the tally up to 14 players. With no chance of a warm up, these fourteen quickly sorted
out positions, an absence of props led to fresher Kieran kindly offering his services to play
front row, a position not normally accustomed to the half Brazilian, half Irish back row
player. South Bank had a twenty-five man squad vigorously warming up hours before kick
off and their team, squad, and many fans seemed a trifle amused at Surrey’s predicament.
However, what was to come was surely one of the best halves of rugby Surrey has
produced. Despite an early try being conceded, Surrey dominated proceedings. The
forwards somehow held a scrum with a man down, and there were inspirational halves
from many, particularly Keiran and Oli. The backs showed creativity, and an impressive
kicking game, and twice skipper ‘Tof’ burst through to give Surrey a deserved lead at
halftime. South Bank were reeling and were lucky not to be further down. As halftime
approached the final car of players arrived. Surrey were re-enforced as the second half got
underway, yet were instantly hit by resurgent South Bank, clearly embarrassed about their
first half performance. The opening exchanges saw South Bank score early tries. They got
a good maul going from a couple of line-outs and stream rolled their way over the Surrey
line. Despite their epic first half display Surrey seemed lethargic, and never threatened the
South Bank line as much. The London side managed to steal a decent lead scoring four
second half tries. The final ten minutes saw Surrey show real heart and passion as a final
try was mustered by scrum half Paul. The final score was 31-19 to South Bank, a score
Surrey can certainly overcome when their hosts come to the Varsity, though Surrey were
left wandering how they could dominate this side with fourteen men, but not with their
full quota!!
News from the Second XV was of a narrow loss, numerous freshers were introduced
to Surrey Rugby and many will eventually progress to First XV level. There were a lot of
notable performances by 2nd XV skipper Jack’s men, flanker Luke particularly impressed,
and more is certain to come. After the physical battles of the day many freshers were
then properly introduced to Surrey’s post match social rituals as another eventful
Wednesday passed for Surrey’s Rugby Club.