21 April 2010

A Stylish Talk Cov Cons - The

Talk Amongst
Students

D
By Radina Choleva
uring the Easter holiday
Cov Uni welcomed Peter ‘‘fashionistas By Laurie-Ann Mafusire

differ from
York on 8 April, televi- To celebrate the continued
sion presenter, who dis- growth and development of the

people and
cussed his charmed life ‘convos’ we wanted to remind how
as style editor of one of the world’s much worth it is to follow the con-
top magazines and now PR guru. versations and that’s why we asked
Known as a commentator on ‘’life-
style’’, he spoke of what he saw as thethey suffer students to pick their favourite
speakers from last term:
horror of sport clothing of London
high life. Giving his opinion on terms
such as ecstatic pollution, cultural
from it’’ •Evan Davis – Presenter of BBC2’s
Dragons Den and the Today Pro-
appropriation, urban jungles etc, and gramme
referring to the origin of advertising, dating from the 1960s, he made a point “Everyone should have one good
of: ‘’how fashionistas differ from people and how they suffer from it’’. thing that makes them a good
The exhibition called ‘Fashion v Sport’at the Herbert Art Gallery and in journalist and not necessarily have
the book that goes with it, it is examines the difference of people’s ideals of all the attributes”.
mixing clothes and the way ordinary people dress. York continued by saying •Mark Powlett – BBC Coventry
what were the negatives to the people willing to spend an enormous amount and Warwickshire Radio Presenter
for a certain label: ‘’it should each worth thinking about what that symbolism “Radio is about making people
means’’. smile not laugh”
Dressed in silk suit and with bouffant hair, he put the audience to shame •Stephen Cole – Senior anchor at
berating the wearing of trainers and sweatshirts. Many in the audience, hid Al Jazeera English
their trainers as he was talking. Controversial, informed and always entertain- “The One Show is crap. It is a poor
ing, York lived up to his billing as a top raconteur. imitation of Nationwide”.
Later he engaged the audience at the Herbert Gallery with more tales of •Chris Nathaniel – CEO of NVA
horrific lifesyle clothing. Entertainment Group
Audience member John Keenan, Advertising and Media lecturer, said: ‘’It “Unfortunately in today’s game of
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was a great talk and plenty of questions. Before and afterwards he met staff the football industry everything you
and students in Browns and was equally entertaining there’’. The talk was a do is scrutinized and it’s public
part of the exhibition in connection with the Victoria and Albert museum and knowledge regardless of what
the talks by top photographers and fashion icons was arranged by Paul Smith. you do”
•Jim White - Telegraph Sports
journalist
“It’s sex and money and that’s
what journalists want to write
about.” (On Tiger Woods)
John Mair, Senior Lecture of
Journalism at Coventry University
and the visionary of the Conversa-
tions picked The Osbornes, Clarence
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Mitchell, Donal Macintyre and the last person as his favourite appearances News in Brief
since the programme began. When asked who would be his dream Cov Con
guest he replied “ Hmmmm... Jonathan Ross!!! We put a similar question across „„ A special Nigerian Conference,
to the students and the top five answers were: tagged ‘Building the Leader of
•Matthew Wright - Broadcast journalist and presenter of The Wright Show Tomorrow’, invites all Cov students
•Simon Cowell - Media mogul and creator of American Idol and Xfactor to spend two hours with special
•Trevor Nelson - BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra presenter guest speakers from Guaranty Trust
•Jeremy Kyle - Broadcaster and talk show host Bank, Diamond Bank and Orion Pax.
•Oprah Winfrey - Media mogul and talk show host The conversation is scheduled on 22
Keep following the interesting, educational and funny Coventry Conversa- april from 12pm at ETG34.
tions this term, as they will continue to welcome those who encourage and
inspire students to follow their dreams.
„„ The long waited Professor Rich-
ard Keeble will pay a visit at ETG34

Applause Jarry’s House

on 29 April, as he will talk about ‘giv-
ing peace journalism a chance’

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An exciting trilogy of events which
showcases the talents of Coventry’s “...promises
emerging performing artists has started
in April at Taylor John’s House near to
Coventry’s canal basin.
to shock,
Jarry’s House is a cabaret of the un-
expected; if you have missed the first
surprise and
performance you can see the next two
on 6 May and 3 June. submerge
It is an eclectic mix of performances
fused together in one package featur- the
ing film, hip hop/contemporary dance,
opera, sound poetry and street theatre.
This truly unique and innovative event
audience...” „„ Catch Liz Kershaw and Gideon
is the first of its kind in Coventry and promises to shock, surprise and sub- Coe from BBC 6 Music will be ex-
merge the audience in what will prove to be an energetic and electric night pressing their opinion about BBC’s
out. decision to axe the music station
“An excellent chance to experience the strange, the beautiful and the . Not to be missed, on 28 April,
bonkers” Says Victoria Gaunt. 1.00pm in ETG34
Set up by a group of Coventry University graduates the event involves
nine talented young emerging artists including: Victoria Gaunt, Emily
Cowley, Jennifer Sear, Heidi Ryan, Leah Allcock, Katy Farrell, Robert Coletta, „„ CSAD China Exchange Students
Craig McKay, Dom Watson and Suzanna Westwood. and Staff will present ‘Made in
It is a great opportunity to all Coventry students who wish to welcome Hangzhou, Shown in Coventry’ at
with applause their senior colleagues and specially to the Media and Com- the Lanchester Library on 28 April at
munication Department who can get the chance to write an exciting story 6.00pm.
on the upcoming event.
Tickets are priced at £5 and
are available on the door but „„ Still to come Formula 1 top com-
tickets can be reserved by mentator Murray Walker, PR Adviser
email at jarryshouse@live.co.uk Clarence Mitchell will talk about
or on the facebook page www. the Madeleine McCann campaign,
facebook.com/jarry’shouse. TV series icon from Ashes to Ashes
Stephen Garett will visit us and
many more to be expected.
Jarry’s House cast - Publicity stunt

The student and staff newsletter of the Media and

Communications department of Coventry School
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Edited by Radina Choleva and Natasha De Silva
Submissions invited to the-buzz@live.co.uk
With many thanks to John Keenan, Laurie-Ann Mafusire
and Heidi Ryan.