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08/02/01 Issue no: 1001
Sewage, Again
By Reuben Thompson it was time for some serious myself, it was exceptionally unusu-
Political Editor answers, so barefacts’ intrepid al.” But have those students affect-
team braved the rain to find ed been compensated for their
The last few weeks have not accommodation boss, Richard trouble? “Students have received
exactly been the easiest for the Paxton. First of all, he was asked a letter. We feel that issue has now
accommodation office. Equally, what happened at the weekend? been resolved, with the Union’s
many people feel that certain “There was a small, localised prob- help. Some students have
aspects of the sewage related lem, local to Friary. We have no received some small compensa-
problems in Guildford and Stag Hill idea what caused it.” But was this tion for material loss, but its not our
Courts were not dealt with particu- connected to any of the previous business to compensate people
larly efficiently or generally that sewage problems? “It is an isolat- for trouble or the trauma of a
well. ed problem— we don’t know.” move.” In the accommodation
For those of you who have been Realistically, however, the ques- office’s favour, it should be noted
living on Mars (or Hazel Farm) for tion that everyone, affected and that all sewage affected students
the last few weeks, the first prob- unaffected, wants answered is have now been offered at least
lem was in Stag Hill 29 where whether the sewage problem was one week’s rent as compensation,
sewage back flowed into rooms in now sorted, especially considering except for those who moved to
the lower part of the building. The the continuing sewage problems in University Court, who gain from Richard Paxton, Accommodation Office
residents were moved permanent- Guildford as a whole. When I the improvement in room at the
ly to University Court. Next, posed this to Paxton, he was far same price.
Clandon in Guildford Court experi- from equivocal, saying “Removing Finally, what have we learnt from
enced similar but allegedly unrelat- plastic bags proved difficult. We the past few weekends? “Not that
ed problems and its residents were have taken all possible steps to much since it was an unusual
moved out to Uni court and Hazel remove the drain problem, but it problem. I have been here eleven
Farm. Many were unhappy with would be foolish to give guaran- years and I have only seen two
this and were subsequently moved tees.” When pushed on whether other sewage problems of this
to the now clean Stag Hill block, assessment of sewage risk to all magnitude; one of those was in
after deciding that they wanted to university buildings had been Stag Hill Reception, so it didn’t
remain living together as a group. made, he had to answer that no even affect students directly.” But if
Finally, last Saturday evening, a such steps had been taken by another problem arises, can you
group of students in Friary, higher Estates and Buildings who hold rehouse students? “Our aim in that
up Guildford Court, noticed a back responsibility for such things. situation is to minimise disruption
flow problem in two bedroom sinks Another criticism that was made to students. If there is a flood in
which was reported but ignored. was that only one member of staff Uni Court this evening, affecting a
Later on, the problem worsened was on call at the time and that few rooms, we know we can
and moved to the kitchen sink and she knew very little about on-cam- rehouse the people.”
a plumber was despatched who pus accommodation, leading to
dealt with the problem before it delays. Paxton sought to reassure
became too serious. students that “ordinarily there is a One of the many incidents last week
With all this sewage reappearing, whole team on call, including
Sabbatical Elections
2001
The nominations are in for
his year Sabbatical elections Monday 12th Feb
and what a year it is. This year VP Sports, VP Education &
we have sixteen candidates Welfare, VP Finance &
running for the positions with Development.
only one position uncontested.
If you want to find out more on Thursday 15th Feb
why they want to becoem a VP Societies & Culture, VP
sabbatical then turn to the Communications & Marketing
election special pages, p7-19. & President
This is not the only place you
can see what they have to say Also this year we have the
but you also have a chance to NUS referendum, where you
ask them your own questions have the decision on whether
at HUSTINGS in week 5. or not USSU re-affliates to
There will be two nights for the NUS next year.
candidates and are as follows;
The sabbatical candidates running for election this year (minus Ben Mac who just wanted to be in it, again)
barefacts@surrey.ac.uk News 1-2 n Features 3-6, n Election Special 7-19 n Lifestyle 26 n Sport 27-28
2 News 08/02/01
Six guest list tickets to FNO on Friday 16th February could be yours if you complete this phrase in the most
apt witty and original way possible. Good luck!
Blind Date
I should be so lucky………
Application form
All answers given will remain confidential
1) Name:
2) Age:
3) Contact Number:
4) E-mail address:
5) Course:
6) Year of study:
USSU’S VERY OWN ‘BLIND DATE’!! 7) Please list any hobbies/interests you have:
Your Emails
To: barefacts
From: Name supplied
Subject: Hazel Farm Bus
Cc:
I am the owner/driver of the car you had in barefacts Issue 18 Jan. Luckily I was not seriously injured. I have heard today that a more serious car accident happened last week when
a car was driven into one of those bollards and the car was a right off. Also, the brother of one of the people in my department also drove into a University bollard the day after me
and has whiplash.
That is 3 accidents I know about with the bollards. I wonder how many more there have been? Are these going to be taken out before someone is severly injured?
Perhaps some research on this might not go amiss.
Stormy Weather
by Emma Van-Huysse them. Advantages of wind energy, apart major wind companies are keenly pursuing. schemes rather than continuing to fund fos-
Ethics & Environmental Officer from the obvious reduction of pollution from Siting turbines in the oceans could also sil fuel development.
burning fossil fuels, are that is it totally have a positive impact on fish populations 4 If you live off campus, switch to a sup-
Everyone knows the English love to talk renewable and will never run out, mainte- by forcing stricter control onto trawlers and plier that supports renewable energy gener-
about the weather – or more accurately, nance costs are low, the surrounding land fishing vessels. ation. Unit[e] supplies 100% of its energy
complain about the weather! But British can still be used for animal grazing and crop In the meantime, in order to encourage fur- from renewable sources, but it is more
windy days could be a very important asset growth, there is no risk of nuclear accidents ther development of wind power, there are a expensive. Research by Friends of the Earth
to the country’s development in terms of or other problems associated with nuclear number of steps you can take. has identified Southern Electric, Norweb
energy resources. Britain has the greatest power generation such as disposal of waste 1 Write to Rt. Hon Stephen Byers MP and Scottish Power as the ‘best of the rest’
wind resource potential in Europe, and could etc., and by comparison, the aesthetic of a (Energy Secretary) who announced the green option, with Southern Electric coming
realistically generate up to three times as wind farm is far more elegant and appealing Renewable Obligation requiring the mini- out tops for supporting renewable energy.
much electricity as we currently use. On a than a huge grey factory with belching chim- mum of 10% renewable energy by 2010. 5 Write to our own Vice-Chancellor Patrick
global scale, the market for wind turbines neys and smoke stacks! Express your support for this, but encourage Dowling asking him to switch the
has been growing dramatically, and the The Government now requires that all him to increase this figure to 20% (perfectly University’s electricity supplier to Unit[e].
overall generating capacity from wind power electricity companies generate at least 10% feasible) in order to help combat climate The student environmental group, People
rose by 40% last year to reach a total of of their electricity from renewable sources change. The draft regulations are due to and Planet, are about to launch a national
almost 14,000 MW. by 2010, and according to the British Wind appear in March, so this needs to be done campaign encouraging all universities to use
Improved technology means that modern Energy Association, a quarter of this could before 28th February (Secretary of State, green electricity – let UniS be a leader in
wind turbines are more robust, more effi- be from wind power. Investment in alterna- Department of Trade and Industry, 1 Victoria this!
cient and make negligible noise, contrary to tive energy sources has increased recently Street, London.
common belief. The cost of wind power now due to rebates from the Climate Change SW1).
matches that produced by new gas- and Levy, and £50 million from the National 2 Use banks
coal-fired power stations. With a blade span Lottery New Opportunities Fund. In addition, that invest in
of over 70 metres they are hardly invisible, public support helps fund renewable energy renewable elec-
but just one of these can generate 1-2 MW - – for a slightly higher tariff, many electricity tricity sources,
enough electricity to supply 750-1,500 suppliers offer the consumer the option to such as Triodos
homes. Germany, Spain and Denmark have buy ‘green power’. Bank’s Earth
been leading the way for Europe, and so far A few wind farms already exist in England Saver Account
England has been lagging shamefully – one in Cornwall for instance, and Harlock (call 0500 008
behind. Hill in Cumbria. Last October the first off- 720 for details).
The inhibiting factor is planning permis- shore wind farm was completed at Blyth in 3 Write to the
sion, which is often refused by local Northumberland, providing electricity for World Bank
Councils. However, research has shown 3,000 households. The Department of Trade encouraging
that people living near the few existing wind and Industry has identified there is huge them to support
farms have very positive feelings towards commercial potential here which the UK’s renewable energy
08/02/01 bf Party 5
Now what’s he reading Ahh, the rest of the team arrive after they got changed Rich W having a quiet thought or two
be heard
USSU Communications
6 Guys & Dolls 08/02/01
To vote, simply go along to one of the sessions above with your campus If, however, you voted like this:
card, where your name and URN will be checked, and you’ll be given a Henry’s Cat 2
stamped ballot paper. Follow the instructions on the paper, and place in
the sealed ballot box. Zippy 3
George
Sabbs can make a lasting impact on Union and University policy – so
Cookie Monster 1
your vote is vitally important, whether you’re here next year or not. For
more information, talk to any of the current sabbs or candidates, or visit Re-open Nominations 4
the Union website at http://www.ussu.co.uk/elections/index.asp
Then you would be saying that your preferences would be Cookie Monster,
Henry’s Cat and Zippy in that order. Then, if none of those won, you would
prefer to scrap the whole election than let that stupid hippo George win –
this is indicated by RON being your fourth choice.
When we count up the votes, we first count the number of 1’s each candi-
date has. If no candidate reaches the quota required to win, then the can-
didate with the fewest votes is eliminated, and his or her votes are re-dis-
tributed according to the voter’s next preference. This process is repeated
until somebody reaches the quota – and then that person is the winner.
Vote George [1] for Vote Henry’s Cat [2] Vote Cookie M [3]
VP Comms & for VP Comms & for VP Comms &
Marketing Marketing Marketing
08/02/01 President 9
LOG IN, LOG ON: VOTE LOGAN [1] FOR PRESIDENT
The Background The Prelude The Story
I am a final year biochemist doing a dis- I am dynamic, hard working and pas- The Union is in debt. Chancellors is losing business very quickly. They do not
sertation on the clock genes. know what it is that you want. Only you know. I see you often from behind the
sionate. I love people and I would like
bar, bored, tired and drunk, lining the perimeter of the dance floor. You should
to improve the Union to make the
Up until recently I was a supervisor in take back the Union; it is there for you.
University of Surrey a more pleasant
Chancellors. I have been working there and enjoyable experience for you, the Staff conditions are terrible. Anyone who is a member of the bar staff will know
and occasionally in the Union for nearly students. I have a good idea of the this to be true. I would improve this by tackling our recruitment problem head
two years. I quit. I disagree with various
levels of the management on many problems facing us within and without on, institute a rewarded training and loyalty scheme and general meetings for all
issues which face the Union but which the structure of the management and Union staff in order to build an effective team.
they continue to fail to resolve. the staff and am always willing to listen
to and develop other people's ideas as No matter who we are. No matter where we came from. We have ideas.
I am currently playing a role in the Mad well as having many of my own.
Society production of Guys and Dolls, A member of the Entertainments management has been quoted as saying 'If it
Nathan Detroit, a small time Broadway ain't broke don't fix it.' The Union is Broke. Why were we bewitched for £13,000?
gangster who is only trying to set up a
dice game for the convenience of those The Epilogan
who want a little action. In return for
which I take a small cut. I would big up the Radio. Open up the main union as a venue and a space
throughout the week and put my back into its promotion. It is empty most nights.
My greatest pleasure is travelling and as Just putting some good chilled music for the people playing pool would be a
well as participating in the U.S. exchange change. Develop the relationship the Union has with town and continue to sup-
program, I have covered extensive parts port and strengthen ties with the university as a whole. I would change
of the planet. I am well read in both his- Wednesday nights to a more alternative night upstairs and even if you don't like
tory and cultures and some of my great- House, Trance, Garage, R n B and Funky Hip Hop you will at least appreciate
est friends at the university are Italian that the other music is tired. We don't need two nights of Cheese a week. There
and Greek. Proposer: Panayiotis Kamoutsis “Panos” is FNO for that.
Economics & The Greek Buddha If you are too scared to experiment you shouldn't be a student. In the societies
Seconder: David Chapman “Chops” aspects of the union, I will continue the good work of the current sabbatical
A.M.A.N with A. Kanakis and S. Psychology, barefacts, sports exec, Pres Surf Soc
Kalivatsis Guarantor: Phil Hallchurch team, strengthening our relationship with the NUS, persevering with issues such
Music, Sonic Boom DJ
as accommodation and security, encouraging the proliferation of new societies
My interests include languages, theatre, Guarantor: Samantha Williams within the union and work hard with my elected sabbatical team in their areas of
people and writing. I have written poetry, Management Studies, Helicopter & Yoga Enthusiast expertise.
plays and novels. I am a typical scientist; Guarantor: Bernadette Robinson “Bernie” I am not kidding myself. I know these changes will be difficult to bring about but
I cultivate my own Pretentious Society. Nurse, Captain Women’s Rugby Team if we all work as a UNION, anything is possible. Unity needs a verse to be com-
Guarantor: Antonio Bernardi plete. Make this your Union and let me help you.
Sociology, Die hard romantic
I'm Adam, a final year Chemistry with Management student and my The most important aspect of being the president is
aim is to be the president of our student's union for the next academic representing you. The University of Surrey is extremely
year. Many of you probably recognise me because if I'm not working fortunate in that it is home to a broad range of cultures
for the union, you'll probably find me having a beer and a chat. I am and tastes, and through improvements in communication
an outgoing, enthusiastic and committed member of USSU and I I shall ensure that all students are fully represented as
think I have what it takes to represent you next year. members of the student's union. I shall also promote our
involvement with the NUS on a national level as a
Why Me? valuable source of student representation and support.
[1] FOR ALL
During my four years at Surrey I have always been actively involved
with the student's union and currently represent the student body on
As your president I will: -
the finance and services committee. I am also a keen member of the
rugby club and have been social secretary of the Chemsoc
ADAM JAKEWAY [1] FOR ALL Represent ALL students at meetings, whether
committee. My various commitments to UniS and USSU have not
it be in the union, with the university at Senate
Proposer; only given me experience in the way that the student's union works
House, or at a national level.
but has also shown me the potential that the union has, not only as
Play a full and active part in the decisions sur-
(2nd year Economics, pub quiz compere, the best venue for miles around but as a helping hand and resource
rounding the Improvement of the provision of
Old Git) for all students at Surrey. I believe I have the qualities necessary to
Seconder; accommodation for ALL students, especially
harness this potential and make the most of our union for everybody
those with back to back arrangements
studying at Surrey.
(final year Midwifery Student) (SMSSS, SOMS, LIS, PG's, MSE, EHIMS)
‘Your Union’ Ensure free Wednesday afternoons for ALL
Guarantors: students
Evangelia Komitopoulou The student's union should be important to all students not only as a Improve communication between the union
(PG Biological sciences, USSU security) social centre for nights out, but also as a place to relax, and the focal and ALL students (Placement, Hazel Farm,
David Glossop Off Campus) to increase the participation of
point for clubs and societies. There is always room for improvements
(1st year Mech Eng, Member of Rugby 1st
in service and during my term as president I will not shy away from members with USSU.
XV and Cricket Club)
tough decision making if it is for the benefit of the student body as a
Andrew Adu ‘As president it will be my intention via a
whole. The student's union is open for anything up to 18 hours a day friendly, efficient and organised approach to
(Final year Chemist, Afro Caribbean Soc)
Sattha ("Santa") Songvijava and I would like to see the building as full as possible all day long, raise awareness of ALL of the opportunities,
whether it is being used for dancing, working or even a game of pool facilities and amenities available to
(PG SEMS)
with a coffee and a fag. EVERYONE.’
10 President & Education and Welfare 08/02/01
Hi, I'm Lovebite, a final year Maths & Stats student. Right, now take a deep breath, here Well, being deputy editor of bf this year has meant two
is my record so far. This year I am the barefacts deputy editor, this generally involves writ- things: 1) I do the current editor's job when he's away and
ing large chunks of the paper (across all sections) and then laying-up/editing bf, with the cur- 2) I have had the experience of being on the
rent editor, 'till some stupid hour of Wednesday morning (usually 4am). I am also (or at least Communications Committee. Through this I have been
will be when it launches) head of news at GU2 radio, as well as presenting shows. I am chair involved with more of the behind the scenes stuff, like get-
of the Ultimate Frisbee Sports Club and brought the club up from the brink of folding back in ting advertisers and the bf budget (it's not as large as
September. you'd think). I have a history of being an ideas man, in fact
a number of bf's new features this year are my brainchild,
In my 2nd year I was the Sports Rep for my department, winning both team and individ- particularly the 'Try It' section, which has led to many of
ual awards. I was the fixture secretary and 2nd team captain of the Cricket Club and was the featured societies and sports clubs increasing their
also in the G&S (now called MadSoc) production. I would tell you about my 1st year but I'm membership significantly.
fast running out of space.
On the marketing side, I have had experience of obtain-
Luke's Supporters: Communications: ing and getting sponsorship for local drama productions
I propose to: and for sports clubs at home. I hope to be doing the same
Proposer:
Mark Shaw (Maths & Stats final year, again, when organising the first ever UniS Ultimate
GU2/GCR presenter, football club (6th Improve the levels of campus news reported in bf and in news programs on GU2. Frisbee tournament. I have also had the chance to sit on
team captain 98-99) and cricket club make the union communications more open and students aware of what their USSU marketing focus groups, thus gaining an incite into
both 97-01) elected officers are doing for them. the good and bad points there.
Improve union information for placement students. On my placement I heard
Seconder:
David Abbott (Electrical Engineering
nothing from USSU, this year a few emails have been sent. I propose to increase Marketing:
final year, Union Chairperson 00-01, this and also produce a placement newsletter at least once a semester. I propose to:
barefacts Features Editor 01, Ofu Chair Return the bf 'Personals' section to its former glory.
98, Ofu treasurer 99 & 01). Increase the number of quality features of student interest in bf and in particular To make the Union feel welcoming for all students
Phased. To aid all societies and sports clubs in improving
Guarantors:
David 'Chops' Chapman Highlight incompetence in the University and return bf to being the Student Voice marketing their products
(Applied Psychology & Sociology 1st year, that holds UniS to task. To increase links with the local community
Sports Executive 00-01, barefacts Sports
Editor 00-01, Surf Club chair (and founding Continue the excellent work taken place this year in improving the Union Website. To improve on my existing contacts with officials of
member) 99-01, Course Rep 99- 00) Increase the flow of information from union officials through the website. other Student Unions, to promote links between us
Matt 'Kempy' Jackson
(Economics final year, Hockey Club 97- Make the website carry more news applicable to placement students. and them.
01, 1st team Captain 00-01, treasurer Add UniS sports results / reports to the website.
98-99) Make GU2 as commercial success through effec
Bulent Yazici Make GU2 as diverse in music taste as the students it serves. tive marketing.
Computing final year, USSU Technology Increase the marketing on the Union Website, thus
Officer and Webmaster 00-01, Sailing Club increasing the financial income from it.
97-01(including Yachting Skipper, Safety
Officer and Webmaster), Course Rep 98-00)
Barefacts to be returned to all students. GU2 to be made a commercial success. Communications to be exactly that.
Rob Houston
(Music & Tomeister 1st year, Ultimate Frisbee
and MadSoc 00-01, Battersea Court Chair 00
It’s YOUR UNION you deserve to know what happens in it.
Panos Kamoutsis
Italian Soc
Antonio Bernardi
the USSU finances". available the proper help and sup-
port, both financially and practically.
VOTE [1] TICH!
Economics Italian Soc
I'm Mark and I'm currently in my second year of economics. I'm an international athlete, well, if you count
hockey as a sport and Wales as a country. I can usually be found either propping up the bar in Chancellors
or scaring freshers on the dance floor with dance moves that would be more appropriate in a Trigger Happy
sketch. My main reason for running is so that I can reduce drinks prices in the union sufficiently enough to
become a full blown alcoholic.
If you want cheaper drinks prices, then vote for me, that is my main objective, and I think it's what most stu-
dents want. We have one of the most expensive union bars in the country, and I will do everything I can to
make that change. The Student's Union should be that, a union that takes into account what its members
want, nobody else should have a say. I also intend to raise greater funds for the union through sponsorship
schemes. This will be used for better entertainment events, better clubs and of course better alcohol. Of
course with the increased alcohol consumption we may need the help of Alcoholics Anonymous, and I intend
to bring them to the union, every Tuesday, at 8pm.
Development
The Union is run too much for the short -term, with so many various presidents and vice presidents over the
years, there has never been enough continuation of previous VP's work. I think that the Union needs a long
term business plan, that is simple to implement, in order to make sure that Chancellors never gets in as
much debt again, and so that our drinks prices never get this high again!
Who am I? Minibuses
Hi, I'm Simon and I am running for the role of VP Sports. I'm a final year Another key aim of mine is to intensively lobby the University for
Retailer and Chairman of the Canoe Club, having been an active investment into the fleet of minibuses (or rather lack of!). Surrey has 52
member for the last four years. In addition to the role of Canoe Club Chair, sports clubs plus societies, all demanding minibuses and four minibuses is
I have also held the role of Treasurer and I am currently training for my simply not enough! It is now at such a stage where our clubs are now
level two instructor's qualification. I'm also a Union minibus driver and can loosing members, as they can't participate in their sport - this is especially
often be seen driving the Cindie's minibus or doing the Hazel Farm run on true at weekends for non-competitive clubs. There is a high emphasis on
a Friday night. sport at Surrey and we therefore need the provisions in place to allow us
to participate in this.
Why do I want this job?
In short - I believe I am the best person for the role. I have been Sport for All for fixtures as a result of time-tabled
considering this job for two years and am passionate about fulfilling the lectures.
requirements of this post. Having been involved in sport at Surrey for four I strongly believe in sport being
great years I have a good understanding of how Surrey sport works and open for all - regardless of ability Closer Relations
therefore I have a mass of ideas on the best way in which to and thus I propose to make Another point I believe in strongly is a
develop it. I am determined that, if elected, I will give 110% commitment to Surrey sport open and accessi- closer working relationship between
fulfilling my aims and will provide ‘the best possible support for those in Simon Chappell - VP Sports ble to everyone throughout the the sports office and sports exec. I
Surrey sport’. year. propose a scheme whereby the
Proposer: sports office operates a 'surgery
Why should you vote for me? David Sharman, I propose that: hours' scheme whereby clubs can
I believe I have the right ideas to develop Surrey Sport and the Charity Dinner Dance Chairman 2001
Final Year Retail Management come in and liase with their sports
necessary skills to carry out this role effectively. Whilst on placement I was 1. There should be greater publicity exec rep with the emphasis being to
responsible for managing a series of customer events and I feel that the Seconder:
Vikki Johnson, throughout the year of our sport's resolve clubs problems as quickly
organisational skills I have gleaned from this will stand me in good stead Sports Exec Chair, Ladies Hockey Chair, clubs with the use of Barefacts and effectively as possible. This
for carrying out this role effectively. 2nd Year Psychology and Sociology
scheme will also give future sports
Guarantors:
Sponsorship Andy Shanks,
2. We should work hard to retain the officers who are on sports exec a
My main aim for the role is to significantly increase the amount of funds available to Men's Football 2nds, Final Year Retail
number of members in our sports clearer view of the role from which to
Sports clubs through the role of sponsorship. Many clubs this year have Management clubs. Through the use of coaches take-over.
experienced financial difficulties - some not even having a proper kit! Therefore I will we can improve people's ability and
work strenuously to seek sponsorship for our teams from the mass of trade and
Rebecca Strong,
Women's Netball 2nd Team Captain, therefore increase the number of And Finally...
industry which we have in Guildford and the surrounding areas. Final Year BioChemistry members we retain.
Richard 'Tich' Beltran, I have been considering this role
This sponsorship will help to pay for high-level coaching for the sports team and thus Canoe Club (ex-Chairman and Treasurer) 3. More importance should be placed for some two years and although
Business Economics & Computing, 2nd on keeping Wednesday afternoons I am not promising the impossi-
improve their on-the-field performances. A good example of this was at the start of Year, USSU Bar and Union Minibuses
the year when women's football began to use the men's football coach for their train- free for sports - too many optional ble I do promise to develop
Alison Pettit, modules (esp. languages) are being Surrey Sport so that we can
ing sessions - since then the club has flourished and I believe all clubs should have HCR Committee Secretary,Final Year Retail
this opportunity. High-level coaching can only help our sportsmen and women in Management time-tabled for Wednesday after- once again, truly -
increasing the success of Surrey sport and lay the foundations for future. noons which is affecting our clubs as
‘SI
SI’MPLY THE BEST players/members are not turning up Be Part of the Pride.
As VP SPORTS I’ll serve each and every club to the best of my ability.
18 VP Sports 08/02/01
Hi, I’m Lucy Andrews, this year’s Vice President Hi, Lukeyboy here and I'm asking for your vote so VOTE [1] BEN McCAULEY FOR NUS DELEGATE
Societies and Culture and I wish to attend the NUS that I can attend the NUS conference and repre-
Conference 2001 as a Surrey Delegate. I have sent you. I have a number of issues with NUS Hi, for those of you who don't know me I am Ben
worked this year on NUS Campaigns such as the regarding the overall structure of the organisation Mac, the current VP Sports. I have been a sabbat-
National March for Education and ‘Modernising the and would like the opportunity to ask questions of ical here at Surrey for the past 18 months and dur-
Movement’ for the integration of international and the important people within NUS. Send me on this ing that time I have represented Surrey Students
postgraduate students. conference and I'll make sure to ask questions. on local and national issues, sporting and non-
The key themes of this year’s conference - educa- Vote [1] Luke Mackenzie for NUS Delegate. sporting issues many times. I have represented
tion funding, welfare, active unions and student Surrey at regional NUS and BUSA meetings,
rights are all of great importance and I want to be Proposer: Ben McCauley attended national NUS and BUSA conventions
there to see them argued out in true NUS fashion! Seconder: Fiona Wareham and was a delegate to last years NUSSL confer-
So, go on, let me go to sunny (?) Blackpool and ence in Cardiff and NUS conference in Blackpool.
partake in student politics...and a few pints along I can represent YOUR views to a national audi-
the way! ence.
Proposer: Ben McCauley So vote Ben McCauley [1] for NUS Delegate.
Seconder: Susie Westwell (And I'm the minibus driver so if I don't go no-one
Music News
If you haven’t been alive this week then
you are probably the only ones who
which reached number 2 and lasts
weeks number1 one Limp Bizkits
have not heard who are the five mem- ‘Rollin’ dropped to number 4.
bers of the Popstars band. On
Saturday night the popstar judges Gatecrasher has announced they are
announced that 20yr old Noel Sullivan, playing a series of events over the
19yr old Suzanne Shaw, 20 yr. old Easter weekend with the likes of Carl
Myleene Klass, 21 yr. old Danny Felt Cox, Seb Fontaine and Darren
and 24yr old Kymberley Marsh were Emerson playing. The event begins on
the chosen five to represent the band. 13th April in Birmingham and will call in
All the members are currently living in a
at Belfast on the 14 th and in Scotland on
secret location in London, where they
are recording and rehearsing a new sin- the 5 th. However, the venue for Atomic Kitten
gle which is due for an imminent Scotland has yet to be decided.
that his “distinctive voice” would never LA. The pair apparently expressed a
release. return. “mutual admiration” for one another and
It has been revealed this week that Rod
the duet is “definitely happening”
Pop made a further come back against Stewart, the ageing rocker, has had a
Finally this week it has been rumoured according to a friend of Johns. “Both
rock this week with the new Atomic cancerous lump removed from his
this week that Elton John and rapper Elton and Eminem are really excited
Kitten line up having their first UK num- throat in an operation last April. After
Eminem could be performing a duet about it.”
ber 1 with ‘Whole Again’. It prevented the operation Stewart revealed that it
together. The most unlikely duet this
U2’s ‘Stuck in a moment (you can’t get has taken nine months for his singing
year is apparently occurring at the SImon Robinson
out of)’ from getting to the top spot voice to return although he has been
able to talk normally. He was worried Grammy awards on 21 st February in
Cars, Vampires,
Jesus, and You
Nicolas Cage, like a windshield violated by the rape Gone in 60 seconds
of pedestrian skull, is a multifaceted entity. In his
many cinematic roles - asthmatic revolutionary,
geisha slut-boy, and of course his deathless perform-
ances as the Milkybar Kid - la Cage has proved him-
self a veritable semipermeable membrane of acting
talent.
Meanwhile, in OTHER, BREAKING NEWS, we This week's OFU column was contributed by Erasure
proudly unveil our campaign of OFU Events. In a and remixed by Fugazi.
fearless bid to remind Surrey students of the match-
less beauty of the world outside campus - and don't
pretend you don't need it. OFU have organised a Big
Cronos
Fun Day Out to the IMAX cinema in London to see
"Cyberworld 3D", an extraordinary visual extravaganza.
Now I know it hasn’t been the same since Phillipa Forrester left
some time ago and that blonde floozy took her place, but I beg
you to look past that and stay with me here - as far as entertain-
ment goes, it’s unsurpassable: mindless violence, willing destruc-
tion and some bloke shouting so much you’d be forgiven for
thinking he’s a long way away. All this and it leads to the best
discussions when you’re drunk. For example, take the conversa-
tion discussing the best design for a robot - just a couple of
Friday’s ago, a few friends and myself were talking about this
very subject, finally deciding it would be best to make a robot with
a drill - that way it could penetrate the other robot’s outer shields
and damage all of their circuitry, meaning they could continue no
further. (This was preferred to the idea of an incendiary device,
which, although only able to be used once, would blow up the
other robot and be a lot more fun).
It was then suggested that instead of having just the robot, you
could perhaps make a robot with a transparent shell so that you
could place your pet cat or hamster inside it and look at how it
reacts - that way you could interest the poor little kids that get
dragged along by their engineery-type fathers. So instead of
Robot Wars you could have “Pet Animals In Robot Wars”.
If
If you
you have
have any
any photos
photos you
you would
would like
like to
to see
see in
in bf,
bf, Then, of course, the natural progression would be to do away
then
then please
please pop
pop into
into the
the office
office or
or send
send us
us and
and email
email toto with the remote controlled and battery powered robots and
instead replace the power with the pet; for instance, you could
barefacts@surrey.ac.uk
barefacts@surrey.ac.uk have two (non-smoking) hamsters running around in hamster
wheels moving the robot over the arena floor. All you’d need a
This Week’s Personals human for would be to activate the weapons. The only problem
with this would be that fatalities would probably occur - imagine if
- Big Sister, you are being - Oi, Frisbe get your act together we had the drilling weapon mentioned earlier...all it would take is
watched....and heard! -ELI, WILL YOU DO THE FANDAN- and pull that someone - DD one unfortunate ‘spearing’ and you’d have a dead hamster on
GO your hands.
-Are you....weak, fat, violent and -I wonder if this is being proof read,
loud? -"Feeney did you get that hat! if not then - yes it is and therefore Although, since we’re on the BBC here, we could always combine
thats why your last sentenance is a “Pet Animals In Robot Wars” programme with an “Animal
- Phantom Flinger we know who you -Get well soon J! Good luck with the being totally scraped - ed Hospital - Robot Wars Casualties Special” couldn’t we? Imagine,
are blood transfusion and facial recon- Rolf Harris would come on, talk in his strangely soothing
struction. - Double Latin Homework is it, Antipodean accent and go “...do you remember little Fluffy the
-Big Sister, I know who you are, I’ll Jermey? hamster who was so horribly pierced by a drill on last week’s
see you real soon, Love Phantom - Finland, America, Watford! Where show? Well, we’ll let you know how he’s getting on in just a little
Flinger. to next Pinnochio (Mike)? -Hmmm, I always did think two was while”...and then it would go on to Dave the guinea pig who was
quite a handful, don’t you JE set on fire by one of the flame-throwers during a particularly vio-
- 'YOU GO AND GET THE - "Fat Busters" AGM - Friday @ lent final battle in which a goldfish was somehow swallowed by a
DRINKS, I'M OFF TO PULL SOME 6pm in One-Stop. Phone Trim Andy - God, I am sooooo boredddddd homing pigeon. Then it could go on to Harold the cat who so
BIRDS!!' - Rob at his 53138 for details. unfortunately broke his leg having being catapulted 30 feet into
best!! -Fly half Dr Spock...who’s been a the air by a notably fierce house robot. You could also have the
- Jonnnnnnyyyy Fartpants, Johnny naughty boy then??? particularly moving story of the six-year old owner of Snowy the
- To Clare, Jon, Steve & Wendy, I fartpants, johnnny fartpants, weee rabbit who, having seen her pet rabbit minced by a vicious metal
miss you tons and hopeyou are all love you, from the girl with all the - I hate personals....they are so bor- contraption, decided to forget about animals and concentrate on
hunky dorey! Love from Charlie x material from the Park Lane! ing nowadays her diet of anti-depressants instead.
-To our SFB, naughty gened friend- - Lukeboy, how could you? - Who is Funkyberry? ...all this and then you’d have Rolf coming back on saying; “and
Kimbo of 149!Have you cleaned the by the way, Fluffy’s dead”.
bathyet???!!! xxx - One for the lads, SH25 - What is Funkyberry?
Let’s face it - that’s entertainment.
--is Gavin the original butterfly man? - Friday 9th February is No Wave - Why Funkyberry?
night in the HRB....so come on If you see it on the BBC, not only should you be surprised, but
-meet Bready, a 29 year old con- down and have a laugh - ti he, i am off you should also remember you saw it here first.
struction worker!!!
26 Lifestyle 08/02/01
Dr Russ
Dear Russ word on the day. Far better to write the key
points on a series of numbered index cards. Finally, when you get around to
I've been told that some employers As you come to each point during your talk delivering the real thing - remem-
ask you to give a presentation as it will remind you what to say. ber to project your voice so that
part of their selection procedure. everyone can hear and try to
Have you got any advice in case I'm The beginning and end of your talk are the make eye contact with each per-
asked to do one? crucial parts. Try to grab their attention with son in the room at some stage
something different from the usual "I'd like to during your talk. That will make
Dear Ingrid talk to you about .......". Why not try some- them feel personally involved and
thing like "It was once said that ......." or "It is they will be all the more apprecia-
Perhaps I could start by explaining why not commonly known that....." as a slightly tive.
employers use this exercise. The key things more unusual way of introducing your sub-
which they are looking for are clarity of ject. A powerful opening sentence is a great As ever, remember that a presen-
expression, good time-keeping, effective confidence booster and will help you get into tation usually forms just part of the
organisation of your material, and self-confi- stride for the rest of your talk. Your finish assessment. If it goes badly, try to
dence. If they can also obtain some evi- should be equally impressive because that put it behind you and throw your-
dence that you have a sense of humour will leave the examiners with a positive opin- self into the next activity.
then that's a bonus! ion about you. Employers seldom fail candidates
on the basis of one poor perform-
You are usually told in advance what you will Try to practise your talk in advance if you ance.
be required to talk about. It could be on a can. Get a friend to listen and tell you how
subject of your choice, or maybe a leisure you are coming across. Work hard to get
interest or it could be related to the job the talk into the time you've been allowed.
you're applying for. If you have time, you You will probably be penalised if you don't - Russ Clark
can write out the whole thing beforehand but or you might even be cut off in mid-sen- Careers Service
it's not a good idea to read it out word for tence. Highly embarrassing!
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Sporting Vernacular
I hope everyone noticed my delib- one had left the union. Double are about as good as their photo- Walking, Pete (Rowing), and the prospective VP Sports. Also don’t
erate 100th/1000th mistake last bookings with the HRB meant we graphic skills. Meow!!! I’ve been a American Football guys. Keep bat- forget to go along to hustings on
week. What a mess Thursday got promoted into the main Union right bitch recently, apologies to tering the competition… to death! Monday (7ish) to put them all
turned out to be. Murphy was on and so more people got the chance anyone who I have managed to Keep an eye out for a possible under pressure and see what they
top form as Barefacts arrived no to experience the Barefacts team insult. elections special next week featur- have in mind for surrey pride.
more than 15 minutes after every- display their DJ skills which, sadly Cheers to Matt (OFU), Mountain ing Sports Profiles of all the Chops
SURREY PRIDE
S TINGERS CARRY ON WINNING S PORTS P ROFILE :
The British Collegiate American
Football Leagues mid-season
break came to an end on Sunday
down and give the win to Surrey.
The Pirates came back with an
impressive drive of their own which
made an interception to break up
one UEA series. Dave Skinner, fill-
ing in for absent Defensive col-
R OWING
as the University of Surrey was capped off by a 2yd scoring leagues, switched sides of the ball Warm up…
Stingers hosted the University of run. The extra point attempt was and produced a crucial and crush-
East Anglia Pirates. blocked and the score stood at 6-6 ing QB sack to end another Pirate Name & age: Pete
The teams met earlier in the sea- at the end of the Quarter. attack. Reeves
son in Norwich when the Stingers Both Defenses dug deep and the Andy Smythe was outstanding at
started well and hung on to a 15-7 offenses struggled to make Running back for the Stingers and Nickname: Peety
win. progress. Unfortunately at this Luke Thomas showed his all round Weety
Missing a number of key players point UEA CB Rob Kerr suffered a ability as leading tackler (8) ,
Coach Pete Vaughan had to make fractured ankle which required an Running back (80yds) and of Best feature: My
several adjustments to the overnight stay at the Hospital ( course “that” reception. stroking techniques
“Swarm” Defense and it appeared Surrey Coaches and players wish With 3 time National Champions
early on in the game that it would Rob a speedy recovery) Hertfordshire tumbling to defeat What you look for in a
be an Offensive Shootout. The deadlock was broken by a this win puts the Surrey team on man or women: HON-
The Stingers got off to a flying spectacular link up from 49yds out top of their highly competitive ESTY and loyalty
start as the Swarm got to work with as QB Ashley Heath found Luke Division. Next week sees them
James Sheppard jarring the ball Thomas wide open with a pass. travel to play off contenders Oxford Availability: Not often
loose on the first UEA possesion . The CB/RB/WR sprinted into the - that is followed by a visit to
The Stingers offense, led by QB endzone untouched to put the Guildford of last years beaten Bowl
Ashley Heath, took over and drove home team 12-6 ahead. UEA finalists the Leicester Lemmings
110%…
impressively for the first score in blocked the Extra Point kick.To who are currently undefeated.
the game. Both Andy Smythe and leave the score at 12-6 at the half. Head Coach Pete Vaughan said Favourite position (this question applies to relevent sports only – no
Luke Thomas made strong runs, The second half was typical of “ I am delighted with this win, it was innuendo intended honestly): Stroking a coxless four!
and WR Ollie Tomlinson made a the recent games between these a great all round team perform-
vital 3rd down catch, it was Smythe two teams - uncompromising ance. Several people stepped up Best thing about your sport: Early weekend winter mornings, lycra all-
who opened the scoring from defense with both offenses making to fill in for missing players and in-ones and training 6-7 days a week. Or maybe not! Probably the
18yds out breaking several tackles progress that protected field posi- their performance today makes us scenery!
on his way. After a penalty the tion but did not score. Phil all the stronger for the tough
Stingers elected to go for a 2 point Mcdonald defended two 4th down games ahead. We have no easy Worst thing about your sport: Someone farting in the boat when in the
conversion but failed to convert. passes for the Stingers - both of games in our schedule - but today middle of the river with no escape
Stingers 6 UEA 0. which could have been intercep- shows that this team will battle all
UEA were not prepared to lay tions and Tom Burton actually the way to the final whistle.” Best single moment in your sporting life: Playing infront of 1500 people
on a Christians tour in the Ukraine
F OOTIE : U NI S 2 - C HILWORTH 2 Worst injury: Cutting right arm to the bone after falling through glass
window while playing garden bowls.
Last Saturday saw the mighty 4th penalty and we found ourselves 0- the Vietcong and Ben & Simon Sporting idol: Peter Schmeichel
team play their first game of the 1 down. chased every ball like demented
Millennium after a 5-week Xmas However, in a most untypical yet Alsatians. Simons blistering pace Most embarassing sporting moment: Capsizing a single scull last
break. A superb turnout of 15 play- pleasing manner, we fought back had caused trouble all game, and November
ers was quickly whittled away by (literally in the cases of Alex Read, duly slotted the equalizer after
the numerically challenged 3rds Mark Shaw, me & Ben Stillwell) Fizel’s backheel had put him Tip: Drive through stroke with legs, fast hands and easy up the slide.
and we were forced to take on the and debutant Tormod managed to through. Unfortunately, despite
league leaders with no subs and deflect an Andy Bray shot in for a intense pressure we couldn’t quite Hidden aspects to your sport: A coxes nice side!
more alarmingly no goalie. swift equaliser. Chilworth replied find a winner and the game ended
Volunteers for goalie were not soon after with an excellent individ- 2-2 with the opposition left to rue 2
exactly numerous so yours truly ual goal but we went into the break dropped points and return to their
Cool down…
filled in for “Judas” Grant. We start- knowing we had more in the tank. inbred farming communities. Man
ed brightly but soon realised that The second half should now be of the match was Alex “Caged Worst fear: Drowning
as well as 11 opposing players, the entered into the latest edition of the tiger” Read and confidence for the
referee had decided he might just Oxford Dictionary as an example of BUSA games is higher than a Chancellors or Roots: Chancellors (too many alcohol induced memo-
side with them too. In the 10th pride. The back 4 of Bray, Gibson, teenage with a tin of glue. ries)
minute, a bad dive reminiscent of Fisher & Kristov were tighter than a
the Kursk was deemed worthy of a ducks arse, the midfield fought like Jez Hill You in three words: mmm donuts – food.