The Stag - Issue 60

Newspaper of the students of the University of Surrey
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Issue 60 Wednesday 29th May 2013
As a punishment, each year (just this year) The Stag will publish the attendances of every member of the Sabbatical Team and Part Time Exec to the weekly Exec Meeting. There can be only be one Victor. Let the Exec Games begin!
The Games Maker
The Tributes
Dave Halls - President Sam Ratzer - VP Education Bakita Kasadha - VP Welfare Em Bollon - VP Societies and Individual Development Arabella Gilby - VP Sports and Recreation Charlie Eastaugh - Union Chair Anna Lawrence - Events and Trading Officer Katie McManus - Ethics and Environment Officer Kat Heneghan - Communications Officer Munya Mundariki - Equality and Diversity Officer Imogen Jones - Postgraduate Development Officer Maria Sklirou - International Development Officer Jade Roberts - Community Officer
Inforgraphic by Ankur Banerjee, everything else is the distrssed brainchild of Alexandra Wilks
EDITORIAL
The Stag|29th May 2013
editor@thestagsurrey.co.uk
News Editor: Rachel Thomason | Copy Editor: Tina Morman
NEWS
Charlie Taylor, Marketing

Editor|Alexandra Wilks editor@thestagsurrey.co.uk Editor-in-Chief| Abbie Stone ussu.editor@surrey.ac.uk Deputy Editor (Design) | Hannah Roberts-Owen design@thestagsurrey.co.uk Design Team | Paul Richmond, Ankur Banerjee, Tina Morman Deputy Editor (Marketing) | Becky Richmond marketing@thestagsurrey.co.uk Marketing Team | Emily Gill, Natasha Cruz-Millheim and Georgie Wood News Editor | Rachel Thomason news@thestagsurrey.co.uk News Team | Hannah Craig, Sam Bradbury and Rachel Thomason Opinion & Analysis Editor | Justine Crossan Opinion & Analysis Team | Mathew Haine, Bea Marques, Melissa Bolivar Features Editor | Ellis Taylor features@thestagsurrey.co.uk Features Team | Sophie Vickery, Nicole Tillyrou, Laura Colledge, Ankur Banerjee, Pippa Tollow, Jhora Sangha Science and Technology Editor | Alex Smith sciencetech@thestagsurrey.co.uk Science and Technology Team | Fahmid Chowdhury, Siobhan Harris, Ankur Banerjee, Mike Colling Societies Editor | Shalini Thondrayen societies@thestagsurrey.co.uk Societies Team | Zoe Field, Betty Kelly, Jess Blake, Beth Goss, Fiona Buckland Dance and Theatre Editor | Tiffany Stoneman dancetheatre@thestagsurrey.co.uk Dance and Theatre Team | Alexandra Vickerman, Rebecca Tubridy Film Editor | Candice Ritchie film@thestagsurrey.co.uk Film Team | Arran Coe, Siobhan Harris, Jim Onyemenam, Ankur Banerjee, Alexandra Wilks Music Editor | Becky Worley music@thestagsurrey.co.uk Music Team | Tay Noronha, Shiri Shah, Thea Spalding, Ankur Banerjee, Jason Hough Literature Editor | Emily Smart literature@thestagsurrey.co.uk Literature Team | Rachel Burgess, Ankur Banerjee, Sophie Vickery, Alexandra Wilks Sport Editor | Anna Giles sport@thestagsurrey.co.uk Sport Team | Arabella Gilby, Owen Davis, Riccardo Imbriano, Katy Iliffe, Gareth Raynes Copy Editors | Sophie Vickery, Emma Fleming, Hannah Wann, Tina Morman, Tessa Morgan copyteam@thestagsurrey.co.uk Webmaster| Andrew Smith webmaster@thestagsurrey.co.uk Webeditor | Samantha Murray webeditor@thestagsurrey.co.uk Campus Marketing | Charlie Taylor campusmarketing@thestagsurrey.co.uk
ve had such a great year with The Stag! Being behind the scenes, Ive dragged my fair share of newspapers around campus, so if anything, this experience has given me a good work out! My highlight has definitely been helping run and promote the Latitude competition this month and being
able to get involved in more of the marketing. This year has given me an insight into how the paper is run and put together and I hope to get involved with more of the design and marketing aspects on my return from placement. Im not going to lie, Im not going to miss lugging stacks of newspapers up and down Stag Hill but I will miss the energy and friendliness of the team and I wish the new editors all the best for next year!
Hannah Roberts-Owen, Deputy Editor (Design)
cant believe a year is over already! Ive had such a blast being Deputy of making-things-look-pretty on the Stag team, personal highlights being the naked Boux Avenue photo shoot and the ruckus we caused with the Latitude ticket competition. Its been so much fun working with such a brilliant, friendly team, and Id really encourage anyone and everyone to get
involved next year being part of the student media, no matter how big or small, is such a valuable experience. Everyones been great, but Id like to especially thank Aaron Salins for being such a great go-to man and helping me out in many a tough spot, Andy Smith for his internet wings and Ankur for being a general all-rounder. Next year Im (hopefully!) going on placement, so will be handing over to the more than capable Paul Richmond. Thanks for reading The Stag guys, and for ignoring the (very occasional) typos! Cheeeers then xo
Ankur Banerjee, all round good guy
orking as part of The Stag team in my final year has been a big part of my life, and for that I have Alexandra Wilks and Hannah Roberts-Owen to thank for welcoming someone they did not know into the team so warmly. Its easy to underestimate the amount of
effort that goes into putting together a newspaper every fortnight, none of which would have been possible or fun to do without the amazing people that I have worked with over the years at The Stag. I have made some of my best friends at Surrey working for this newspaper, and this is what made those countless late nights, caffeine overdoses, chain smoking, and high drama worth it for me.
Abbie Stone, Editor in Chief
ow-oh-wow what a year! It has been chaotic, emotional and a heck of a lot of fun. I cannot say that I have enjoyed every moment of being the Editor in Chief, but I can say that I am glad to have done it. I have found a new love and appreciation for each individual media and all the
hard work that students put in to run them. I feel blessed that this role has introduced me to brilliant people, all of them passionate, ambitious and some I now call my best friends. Andy, I have no doubt you will do amazing things next year, and remember a wise man once said, with great power comes great responsibility. Hwyl fawr dear Stag readers. Dw in dy garu di.
well done to sam ratzer and charlie eastaugh, this year's winners. Guildford was at first not surprised. Charlie Eastaugh, the boy who was on fire, seemed an obvious victor. However, it is interesting to note that the Union Chair does not have to attend Exec meetings. If he wishes, another person can chair.
My last Editors note *sob*

irstly, Id like to thank the academy.... No Im just kidding, but in all honesty this is going to be a bit of a vomfest of emotion. So this is it. My last issue. To everyone who read the newspaper this year, THANK YOU, without you it would be epicly pointless. My involvement with The Stag has really made my time at Surrey. I am so proud of all that we, The Stag team, have achieved. To all my girls and boys, thank you for all the effort and more youve put in. Weve had an amazing year, and we have so much to be proud of. Whether youve been a Section Editor, Writer, involved in marketing, distribution or design, I want to thank you for all that youve done. We kicked ass. Surrey has left its mark indelibly on me forever. The shy girl ruled by insecurities is gone, and replaced with someone who finally knows their own worth. I want
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to dedicate this issue to a few people. I know that is not customary, but as you can probably tell from this year, Ive never been one for custom. A million hugs and kisses to my best friends Genevieve, Rupert, Alex W, Imogen, Ankur, and Bakita. You guys have been behind me every step of the way and always, always had my back. I love you. A special mention to Charlie for his unwavering support, for picking me up when I was down and giving me a few excellent scoops (my lips are sealed). Jamie, as well, for giving me the best piece of advice when I needed it most. Surrey English department need some recognition, especially Paul Vlitos, Beth Palmer, Greg Tate and Bran Nicol, you were patient and kind even though I was all over the place with The Stag and final year! Andy Smith, the hero of all things Student Media, was forever wonderful. I know youll be a fab EIC. Abbie Stone, we had our fights, and were both hot heads, but you know I have the utmost respect for you. Finally, Alan Sutherland. You gave me confidence to be the best Editor I could be. Thank you Alan.
ts a well-known fact that the only way to fulfil ones role on the Union Executive is to attend a weekly one hour meeting. The other 167 hours a week (and trust me, some weeks it comes a lot closer to that number than many would dare to imagine) of work and effort are simply leading up to that golden hour. Sarcasm aside, attendance at Exec is an important facet of being a member of the Union Executive- it is the highest policy-setting body in the Union, and all elected officers should make every effort to attend. Of course, though, officers, both part-time and full-time contribute in other ways. Full-time officers are paid to be here, and therefore should have the highest attendance percentages (accepting of course, that University meetings are often held at the same time as Exec); part-time officers have to balance their courses, placements and work commitments though, and simply publishing raw data of attendance figures doesnt reflect this. Research into the impact of visas on international students, overhauling the way student staff are trained, and working closely with the university to further the green agenda, are all projects undertaken by part-time executive officers that has required a huge time commitment. Funnily enough, these are also contributions to student life at Surrey that were achieved outside of that one-hour-a-week meeting. As you can now clearly see, during about a fifth of Union Exec meetings, I have simply been apologising. I shall continue to castigate myself until I finish office; its what my predecessors would have wanted.
ts the beginning of the end: Exams loom, coursework edits scramble and dissertations print. For the thirteen members of the outgoing Union Executive Committee, its a combination of relief alongside an uncertain feeling of what will I do next year? OK, maybe some wont miss the weekly meetings, chaired by yours truly and minuted by the delightful Leonie, but all in all its been an eventful ten months. The committee room has seen blood, sweat and tears (not so much blood and sweat) and numerous heated debates spanning Fresher footfall, the politics of protest and media malarkey. We even spent an hour talking about whether I should write this article. Clearly, attendance at a weekly meeting isnt the only measure of activity as a Union official. Some were on placement, others live a commute away, and we all have various commitments. As your Union Chairperson this year, I felt it right to submit these figures, and I hope they go some way to clarifying the shroud of mystery around who sits on the committee which oversees the SU, and perhaps who doesnt. Take the graph with a pinch of salt, but its a tangible starting point for the almost twitchinvoking buzzword: Accountability.
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Rachel Thomason News Editor

Being News Editor of The Stag has been such an amazing experience for me and I am so grateful for being voted in this year. Thank you to our readers, to the lovely Stag team, and to my team of writers who have met every deadline Ive given them with incredible dedication. Best of luck to Shunayna Vaghela who has been a part of my fantastic teams of writers this year. Have a great summer!
Researchers from UniS help find iodine deficiency affects foetal development
By Hannah Craig, News Team
odine deficiency in pregnant women has been found to have a negative impact on foetal cognitive development. The finding was made using data from Bristol-based Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. The health research project followed over 14,000 pregnant women from 1991 and 1992, tracking their childrens health and development. This is why the study is also known as Children of the 90s. Researchers from University
of Surrey and University of Bristol collaborated on this research project. Iodine concentrations were measured on a group of 1040 pregnant womens urine samples in the first trimester of pregnancy. Childrens cognitive abilities were assessed at age eight and nine years. The lower the mothers iodine concentrations in pregnancy, the lower the childrens IQ and reading ability. External factors which could influence childrens cognitive development such as, parental education and breastfeeding
were controlled for. This ensured findings were solely based on iodine levels. The research should inform pregnant womens diet to ensure adequate levels of iodine. Dr Sarah Bath, a dietician and researcher, said: Pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy should ensure adequate iodine intake; good dietary sources are milk, dairy products and fish. More information on iodine sources are provided on the University of Surrey and British Dietetics association web-sites.
University awards nights recognise outstanding student achievments

By Rachel Thomason, News Editor
SSP lottery fund helps to launch Game on Guildford

By Sam Bradbury, News Team
Forever Surrey alumni network host free beer and pizza event for final year students
UNION AWARDS
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And the winners are...

wo of the biggest awards nights for Surrey students ended this year on a high. The Student Awards and Colours Ball 2013 saw students get out their best dresses and suits and celebrate great stduent achievements at the university. This year Colours Ball 2013 took place on Saturday 11th May at Epsom Racecourse for sports clubs to celebrate their success this year as part of Team Surrey. The evening gave students the chance to sit down and have a three course meal while watching the presentation of awards. VP Sports, Arabella Gilby, hosted the evening with awards given to the Rifle Club, Netball Club, Mens Football Club, Fencing
Club, Mountaineering Club and Trampolining Club. Individual awards included the Sports Exec trophy going to Gillian Lord from Netball; the Sally Edie Trophy to Andy Reynolds, fencing coach; Mayors Trophy to Lowell Lewis from Hockey; Team Surrey Trophy to Ana Rita Morgado Da Silva from Volleyball; Leggett Trophy to Ross Abrahams from Trampoline; the Sue Jupe Plate to Stephanie Gooch from Archery, Badminton and Taekwondo; and the Nicholls Trophy to Liz Ng from Fencing. Some students also picked up Club, Half or Full Colours awards for their participation within each club. For a full list of winners, visit www.ussu. co.uk. The Annual Student Awards
celebrate the achievements of Surrey societies and individual students over the whole year. University Hall provided the venue for a lovely evening and was attended by many who have been getting involved this year and those who celebrated friends and peers achievements. Society winners included Chem Soc as the Departmental Society of the Year; Arts Society of the Year was won by Gospel Choir; the Nepalese Society won International Society of the Year; Faith and religious Society of the Year went to the Christian Union; CoppaFeel! won Political and Campaigns Society of the Year; the Special Interest Society of the Year went to Enactus; the Student run service of the
year was St Johns LINKS; and GU2 Radio, part of Stag Media, won Society Improvement and Development. Overall Society of the Year went to Christian Union. Individual awards recognised some of the most dedicated students at the university with awards going to Tom Windibank as Best President and Maria Sklirou for Outstanding contribution to Representation and Wellbeing, to name but a few. Mike Frazer also picked up two awards, the Student Media Award and the Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community. The university and the Students Union would like to congratulate all winners and nominees for their contribution to the university this year.
Colours Ball 2012

The annual Team Surrey Colours Ball on Saturday 11th May was held at Epsom Racecourse this year with the highest attendence yet. The evening recognised students and coaches at the University of Surrey for their sporting achievements, with the night hosted by outgoing VP Sports and Recreation, Arabella Gilby. Awards were presented by members of the university, the Students Union and Surrey Sports Park staff and volunteers. Congratulations to the achievements of everybody involved in Team Surrey clubs this year!
Best Newcomer Sophie Ruffett Fundraiser of the Year The RAG Kilimanjaro Fundraising Team Student Staff Member of the Year Tom Heywood-Pope Student Media Award Mike Frazer Departmental Soc of the Year Chem Soc Arts Society of the Year Gospel Choir International Soc of the Year Nepalese Society Faith and religious soc of the year Christian Union Political and campaigns soc of the year CoppaFeel! Special interest soc of the year - Enactus Student run service of the year St Johns LINKS Academic rep of the year Salim Ramjean Academic staff member of the year Dr Caroline Catmur John Hoborough Award for volunteer of the year Katy Sawyer Outstanding contribution to representation and wellbeing Maria Sklirou Student run event of the year Ahadadream by Ahad Alley Most active society member Freya Poole Best society committee member Chris Medley Best President Tom Windibank Society Improvement and Development GU2 Radio Society of the Year Christian Union Outstanding Contribution to the Student Community Mike Frazer
he Surrey Sports Park has recently received 115,883 of lottery funds in order to get more people involved in sports. The National Lotterys Sport Englands Community Sport Activation Fund has distributed 5.1 million among 32 projects, all of which are trying to support local sporting activity. The aim is to create a legacy after last years successful hosting of the Olympics and Paralympics. Surrey Sports Park, in partnership with the Guildford Borough Council and the University of Surrey, will use the investment in order to fund the new Game on Guildford project.
Game on Guildford will deliver pay per play sessions, introductory coaching courses and social sports leagues. It will also offer funding for coaching courses for potential project workforce. The project will launch next month on Saturday 24th August at Surrey Sports Park with an open day sporting event. Surrey Sports Park Sports Development Officer, Claire Shapland, said: We are excited to have been awarded funding to be able to make a real difference to sport and activity in the Guildford Borough. We hope that this fund will enable us to tackle current issues such as lack of coaches and waiting lists for clubs by offering further sporting opportunities.
orever Surrey are set to host an informal but informative event with free drinks and pizza on Tuesday 11th June. The event is being hosted by the universitys alumni relations team for all final year students and aims to welcome students who are set to graduate in July to Surreys alumni network Forever Surrey. Forever Surrey has an active global network of 87,000 alumni and has many supporting benefits to help graduates develop their career. Trudy Monk, alumni relations manager, said: We look forward to welcoming final year students to our relaxed evening to give them an insight into our alumni network which they will soon be a part of. Forever Surrey is here to support graduates and
we want Surrey to remain an important part of students lives. The event will also provide an opportunity for students to tell us what they would like from their alumni network. All washed down with a free drink, whether that is beer, wine or a soft drink, and some pizza! The evening is set to take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm in the Living Room, part of the Student Union building.
Please register by Monday 10th June by emailing alumnievents@surrey.ac.uk. For further information please call 01483 683143 or visit: www.surrey.ac.uk/alumni
Surrey English academic named a BBC New Generation Think 2013

Surrey Sports Park recieved lottery funds for a new Game on Guildford project
ecturer in the School of English and Languages at the University of Surrey, Dr Gregory Tate, has been named as one of the New Generation Thinkers for 2013. BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) named Dr Tate as one of their New Generation Thinkers for 2013 out of 60 candidates. The ten who were selected went through a series of challenging written presentations and all-day workshops. The final decision was made by senior staff from BBC Radio 3, BBC Television Arts and the AHRC. Dr Tate researches the connections between literature and science, and particularly investigates how Victorian poets
reacted to and employed new scientific ideas to do with the mind in the 19th century. He will have the opportunity to work on programme ideas for BBC Radio 3, and will participate in regular New Generation Thinkers slots on several of their programmes. At Radio 3s Free Thinking festival in November 2013, Dr Tate may also have the chance to be a guest speaker as part of the New Generation Thinkers event and could work with BBC Television Arts to create a short taster film which might potentially be shown at www.bbc.co.uk/arts. Dr Tate commented: "I'm very excited to be given this fantastic opportunity to discuss my research with a national audience. It's a wonderful chance to share my love of literature, and to let
the BBC's listeners know about my research area: the relationship between literature and science in the 19th century." Alongside Dr Tate as part of the ten New Generation Thinkers are academics who hold positions at universities such as Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh. They also undertake research in arts and humanities topics.
Dr Gregory Tate named as a New Generation Thinker for 2012
Union Contact: ussu.information@surrey.ac.uk
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Sabbaticals Say...
Thanks for an amazing year Surrey!
Welfare woes and wins

Bakita Kasadha
Union Vice-President Welfare
Goodbye from our lovely President Dave!

Dave Halls
Union President
ow. Its actually nearing the end of the year. After four years, of contributing to The Stag newspaper, this will be my last article. Not only am I saying good bye to the VP Welfare role, but a five year stretch in Surrey... not that Im trying to make it sound like a prison sentence! Ive recently been writing up my successes and challenges for the year, so I thought Id share a couple with you. First up, the Welfare Warriors, they are a team of absolute stars. Not only have they helped to promote welfare campaigns, but their enthusiasm and creativity have shaped and bettered the campaigns. I would like to thank all of them for their willingness to get involved and patience, as I figured
out what campaigns to organise and how to arrange a team. With them, there has been the opportunity to arrange more campaigns (than I could have managed on my own) and it has also mean that knowledge of Welfare campaigns have reached more people on campus. But of course not everything was a success; there were many challenges and some plans didnt quite work out. Unfortunately, with lack of time and prioritising various campus focussed tasks I wasnt able to spend as much time, as I would have liked, building stronger links with the local community and capitalising on those benefits. When looking at the year as a whole (more detail on my latest blog- ussu.co.uk), however, I feel that it has been a productive and positive one. Hopefully you will feel that Ive had a beneficial impact.
Moving forward? There is one more campaign to go, the last of the Every Body Campaigns. The Every Body: Chill Out Campaign will be an online campaign giving you practical stress reliever tips over the exam period. Dont forget to let us know how you manage stress over exam periods using the twitter hash tag #StressFreeSurrey. So this is it- the last Stag article from me (as VP Welfare). Many thanks to the Student Union staff, Welfare Warriors, and University staff. The help, advice and motivation they have given over the past year has made this an amazing experience and my productivity/successes have been better by with their input. Finally, I would just like to say good luck and all the best to my successor Tom Windibank, I hope you have a great and memorable year.
o here we are, the end of another academic year. Well, sort of; its the start of exams, and the undergrads are soon to be leaving. But much as we still have the postgrads with us for a few more months, your Students Union is going nowhere over the summer. There are still a whole variety of things going on here whilst you enjoy the sun. The staff and sabbs
are here year round, so dont feel you cant come to your Union for support just because its summer. Of course, come July, therell be a new sabb team in place. Whilst thats a while off yet, as this is the last Stag of the year, this is the last time you get to spend your valuable time reading my mundane thoughts. So thank you for sticking with me this past year, its been a complete honour being your President for 2012/13, and Ill be leaving Surrey with this year capping off six pretty great years here. Good luck in your exams, and best of luck for the future, Surrey!
KWAF: The Results!

Arabella Gilby
Union Vice-President Sport & Recreation
Unitemp of the Year Awards 2013

By Alexandra Wilks, Editor
April, myself and VP Education, Sam Ratzer sat on the steering group and presented strong
o mark Unitemps second birthday, they held an awards ceremony to celebrate the wonderful temps who work with them. The winning temp, Jamshid Salimov, along with runners up were selected from the hiring managers nominations by Acting Branch Manager, Louise Kelly and Consultants, Rosie Hill and
Laurence Gent-Randall. All nominated temps and hiring managers were invited to attend an awards ceremony so they could all be recognised, share the positive feedback and be personally congratulated. Jamshid was nominated for his work as a Student Ambassador for Amanda Hargreaves in Student Recruitment and as an Outreach Ambassador for Sarah Linington in Widening Participation and
Outreach. He is an undergraduate Chemical Engineering student in his final MEng year. Jamshid said, "University of Surrey gave me an opportunity to succeed in my life. Unitemps gave me an opportunity to give a little back and show my love of the university. I highly appreciate the award, it made my last week at the university the best one yet. Thank you."
Winner Jamshid Salimov Runners up Phil Balfe Holly Christmann Ben Gibbons Brian Lewarne Richard Morgan Daniel Rolfe
The Winner and Runners up celebrated their achievements at Roots Bar
he final edition of the Stag before the next academic year and time to finish on a high The result of the KWAF campaign, from September 2013/14 there is now a policy stating that teaching hours on a Wednesday will be between 9-12. KWAF (Keep Wednesday Afternoons Free) was launched this time last year but was re-launched in November/ December 2012. The campaign aimed to gather support from the student body in favour of keeping the entirety of Wednesday afternoons free. What started off as a sports campaign became more and more widespread. Societies were affected, people wishing to study the Global Graduate Award and simply those catching up with a high intensity course. The campaign tailed of at the Christmas break but there was 1058 signing in favour and some very strong quotes and percentage evidence. The University announced that it would be writing a Timetabling Policy to take effect from 2013/14 and asked the Unions opinion. In
evidence as to why teaching should be moved from Wednesday afternoons to other areas of the week and this was agreed. The final test was when this draft policy was taken to University Senate to be passed as official policy on May 14th. Despite some disagreement and lengthy discussion this part of the policy was passed, so from September there can be little less worry about missing lectures for matches and more time playing. Although this has taken a whole year to come to light, it was so worth it! Enjoy your free afternoons next year and keep winning! Go Team Surrey!
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Best Design: Becky Worley
Becky has shown some real talent in her section. It always looks amazing.
Best Marketing Campaign: Hannah Roberts-Owen & Charlie Taylor
Hannah and Charlie worked tirelessly on our Latitude competition, from obtaining the tickets to Charlies amazingly designed posters.
Most enthusiastic: Alex Smith & Ellis Taylor
Ellis and Alex are full of ideas and always willing to get involved in whatever we have going on. Alexs science section was incredibly impressive all year and Ellis single headedly ran Re-Freshers Fair.
Stag girls get glammed up for red carpet night
Journalist of the year: Rachel Thomason Columnist of the year: Adam Lodowski
Rachel has found the best scoops throughout the year and contributed a wealth of articles.
Adams A Geek column in the Sports Section was hilarious and consistent!
Writers of the year: Siobhan Harris, Katy Sawyer, Beth Goss, Rachel Burgress, Sophie Vickery & Melissa Raske.
All have penned a vast amount of informed and exciting articles. Liam and Alexandra at Student Awards 2013
Most innovative: Shalini Thondrayen

ideas.
Societies can be a tough section, but Shalini has brought a new lease of life to it and come up with some really exciting
Impressive Dedication: Candice Ritchie Best connections: Tiffany Stoneman
Despite being on placement in London, Candice has been provided excellent content for the Film section.
Tiffany has managed to blag so many free tickets to shows and always writes up the performances in a clear and exciting style.
Most Controversial Section: Justine Crossan Most Improved: Anna Giles
Alexandra and Ankur at SurreyDecides
Justine has found some of the most pressing issues of the day and provided excellent commentary on them.
Anna struggled with InDesign at the beginning but quickly became one of the most dedicated Editors.
Widest range of articles: Emily Smart
From Twitter fiction, to Literary news, to reviews, Emily has provided a wealth of material for the Literature Section.
Unsung heroes: Tina Morman, Paul Richmond, Andy Smith, Sophie Vickery, Hannah Wann
These are the people who havent had enough credit this year for all the hard work they have put in.
The Stag team having a laugh at Freshers Fayre
Best newcomer: Emma Fleming
Emma is the only first year on the team. She is a through copy editor and was invaluable to us at Surrey Decides.
Outstanding Contribution to The Stag: Ankur Banerjee
Ankur is involved in every step; he has written for almost every section, averaging about 4 articles an issue! He has also been heavily involved in production. A true asset to the team.
Thank you all for your hardwork this year. I have loved working with you. Alexandra x
Alexandra and Ankur admire their hardwork!
Opinion & Analysis Editor: Justine Crossan | Copy Editor: Emma Fleming
OPINION & ANALYSIS
Opinion & Analysis

Goodbye message from Justine Crossan
Hey everyone!! I have really enjoyed writing and editing for The Stag this year, we have had some controversial and interesting articles which I have enjoyed reading. I have gathered many skills through working with The Stag team. This will be my last time I get involved as I will be on placement in Australia next year. Continue writing guys thanks for all your articles! J-Pak xxx
Woolwich attack, Terrorism?

Justine Crossan
There is a problem with Page 3

Mathew Haine
ear Editor, I am writing this article in response to Sam Wests article, The Freedom of Page 3 featured in last weeks issue. He postulated that the absurd culture of political correctness is depriving working class readers of The Sun from their freedom to enjoy harmless photographs of semi-nude female model[s]. Id like to present my argument for why his perception of the photographs as harmless is informed by entitlement and patriarchal privilege, and why his accusation of a disregard towards the freedom of others is noninclusive of the kind of freedom that millions of women are deprived of on a daily basis. Millions of women across the globe have dedicated their lives to
fighting the oppression of whats known as the patriarchy the social and institutional norms that create a power disparity across gender lines and support male dominance over women and their bodies. With this view, the freedom of the models to model nude in the Sun is a freedom that is constructed. Page 3 is a manifestation of the epistemologically embedded view that a woman has nothing of value to offer except her sexuality. The message that it gives is this you are defined by your appearance and you owe your appearance to the sensitivities of our readers. The real message should be this you dont owe your looks to anyone, certainly not to random men. Recently the Sun have transitioned (seamlessly) from their patently editor-written inclusions of lol Im a blonde! style quotations to churlishly mocking quotes about high art, the economy and physics. This frames education and self-reliance not as virtues that lead to female empowerment but
as masculine traits that warrant tongue-in-cheek journalism if its to be associated with women. I urge Sam to go away and read some of the other racially oppressive quotes by Norman Tebbit and see if they deserve the same reverence and to consider how authoritatively he can speak for the working class. My final comments are that the privilege of privilege is that it is unable to recognise itself. Gender is not a central feature of mine or Sams life and it doesnt affect how he or I are perceived by others. Its a luxury to not have to view yourself in the terms that are given to you. We dont pay psychological rent for occupying a space of privilege but women do for occupying a space labelled female. The value of a free society is that we should be free to challenge it. Sam - please contact the editor for my e-mail address if youd like to discuss anything related to this article. Follow me @haineontheweb
No More Page 3 campaigners outside The Sun HQ
he Woolwich events yesterday were deeply disturbing on so many levels, the fact anyone could carry out such gutless, inhumane acts to another individual makes me question humanity itself. What appeared to be a meat clever was used to hack to death a British soldier in broad daylight by two men. The attack was caught on video and saw the perpetrator citing Islam and quoted This British soldier is an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. He also went on to justify his actions, The only reason we have done this is because Muslims are dying by British soldiers every day. Remove your government, they dont care about you. Do you think David Cameron is going to get caught in the street when we start busting our guns? Do you think your politicians are going to die? No, its going to be the average guy like you, and your children. So get rid of them. Tell them to bring our troops back so we, so you can all live in peace.(The Telegraph) Instantly, every media outlet and British politician labelled this as an act of terrorism. Given the deep legal, political, military and cultural significance can we really label this act terrorism? Many argue for an event to be classed as terrorism it is to be targeted at civilians, as this was a deliberate attack on a soldier stationed at an army barracks and not random civilians can this be given the terrorist label? In David Camerons speech, he says Terrorism has taken more Muslim lives than any other religion. I wonder who has made those numbers up. To quote an article I read in The Guardian today, The US, the UK and its allies have repeatedly killed Muslim civilians over the past decade (and before that), but defenders of those governments insist that this cannot be terrorism because
it is combatants, not civilians, who are the targets. Can it really be the case that when western nations continuously kill Muslim civilians, thats not terrorism, but when Muslims kill western soldiers that is terrorism? Amazingly, the US has even imprisoned people at Guantanamo and elsewhere on accusations of terrorism who are accused of nothing more than engaging in violence against US soldiers who invaded their country. I think this perfectly explains the paradox we are currently experiencing, labelling Western intervention as terrorism would infer they were the main culprits for the many Muslim lives being taken today. David Cameron needs to rethink his foreign policy it is ironic to call the death of one British soldier terrorism but not the thousands that have died due to British Soldiers in the Middle East. My main issue with this terrorism label is that they are implying that this senseless act of violence had a purpose, and when I say purpose, I mean the implication that this act will benefit a wider community, realistically the only lasting effect from this event will be fear in the community! What are two violent psychopaths in Woolwich really going to do for Islam on larger scale. If you just think about it logistically. Middle Eastern people are angry, they have had to witness their familys suffer on a daily basis. The U.S and the U.K cannot think that their actions will not have consequences. The brutal sanctions regime imposed by the west on Iraq and Iran, which kills large numbers of people, clearly has the intent of terrorizing the population into changing its governments policies and even the government itself. With this one man being targeted on Wednesday, undoubtedly horrific, we cannot class this as terrorism without including all other acts that the west have done toward the middle east. It is what this label terrorism brings as well, fear and instability that using it cannot be taken lightly.
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Google Glasses, are we seeing too much?

Melissa Bolivar
ave you heard of the new Google glasses? They pretty technologically advanced and you will feel like James Bond when youre wearing them, they recognise voice commands, has a built in camera and users will be able to scroll around on the glasses tiny screen using small head motions. The camera monitors the world in front of the user as they go, youll also be able to use Google Maps to get directions and the ability to translate the words being spoken to you into your own language on the display. Obviously youll need a WiFi connection or a hefty data plan if youre in another country, but its certainly a neat trick if it works, messages can be received, viewed on the display, and answered using the microphone and Googles voiceto-text functionality. Its basically the niftiest gadget thats been invented so far and you dont look
like a terminator wearing them! However, there are obviously privacy issues at stake with the camera feature: Police could begin wearing them and innocent civilians could be recorded and heard casually everyday. Of course if youre not doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about but shouldnt we have the choice who gets to film us and who doesnt? A definate invasion of privacy and an abuse of our freedom as this feature could be abused. Furthermore, Jay Freeman, a Santa Barbara-based programmer who specialises in cracking smartphone security for both iPhone and Android devices, discovered that Glass has a root capability which can be enabled by attaching it to a desktop computer and running some commands. That would then give a hacker the ability to take control of the Glasss output meaning a hacker could monitor everything the owner was doing from a smartphone in their pocket. Once the attacker has root on your Glass, they have much more power than if they had access to your phone or even your computer: they have control over a
camera and a microphone that are attached to your head, explains Freeman in a blogpost. A bugged Glass doesnt just watch your every move: it watches everything you are looking at (intentionally or furtively) and hears everything you do. The only thing it doesnt know are your thoughts. He points out that it knows all your passwords, for example, as it can watch you type them. It even manages to monitor your usage of otherwise safe, old-fashioned technology: it watches you enter door codes, it takes pictures of your keys, and it records what you write using a pen and paper. Nothing is safe once your Glass has been hacked. Even if the device shows a red light to show others when its video camera is on, a user probably wouldnt notice it because the light would be facing away from them. So although this gadget looks like it could solve all your problems, the ones it could create could damage your life. Allowing something to store every aspect of your life, especially where you live and work could have severe implications.
edia is such a powerful tool that we sometimes underestimate or forget about. What we watch on TV sets some our societal norms and makes things seem more or less favourable. Something which I recently found interesting is a new American show aired on Channel Four, The New Normal. Simply put the show is about a homosexual couple who want to have a child and have to find a surrogate. Quickly finding the ideal candidate, they welcome the surrogate into the family and her nine-year old daughter. One of the interesting twists within the series is the surrogate grandmother who is a right-wing racist and homophobic, whose opinions can be found challenging and rude. Through the approach of having a sweet and innocent surrogate whose characteristics are strongly contrasted with the grandmothers, the show successfully brings to light several issues that gay couples face in their daily life and how homosexuality is by far an accepted aspect of life. I do not believe that 10 years ago this show would have been aired nor would it would be successful enough to reach the United Kingdom. Although it was rejected to be broadcasted by KSLTV (associated with NBC) it still won the Peoples Choice Award for best new TV comedy. What does this say about the public?
KSL-TV rejected the show because it was not suitable to be aired on prime family television time, highlighting how some parts of society still struggle to accept homosexuality. I am not one to make a judgement against homosexuality, personally I believe that each individual knows what they like and what feels right for them. However, I have never really had an opinion about gay parents adopting a child. Although this show is not unique in bringing to light some of the issues gay parents face when adopting, with Desperate Housewives among others having touched on the issue, it does fruitfully demonstrate contrasting opinions. One of the strongest arguments against homosexual couples adopting a child is that the child will not have the appropriate role models: a father and mother figure, which may cause confusion for them. But in a society with increasingly more single-parents the argument is thinning. Moreover, in many cases having a mother and father does not necessarily lead to a structured individual. Each generation is becoming more and more insecure and distant from their parents, so what is the problem with same-sex parents? The role of this show has been pivotal in my understanding of gay parents adopting a child. Not personally knowing many gay couples, the issue of them being able to adopt children has been distant. However, having started to watch this new TV comedy I have begun to formulate an opinion on the issue and understand it more. I experienced first-hand the role of media in formulating opinions.
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Our year in events - the good, the bad and the unforgettable
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onsidering the success of British events over the summer of 2012, the union and its societies faced a tough job at the beginning of the academic year; everyones expectations were high after national events such as the Olympics, and the high quality of last years events around campus. So how did we do? Freshers week started the year with a bang (no, literally) with Mondays act Wiley causing a twitter row after he turned up late to a crowd of unimpressed students who had effectively paid 10 for him to prance around for 10 minutes on stage. A number of tweets sent by students sparked his memorable insult of reptile students as well as an array of completely unprofessional comments towards the union. However, this year has been one of great success for the arts societies. In addition to brilliant individual events, societies such as the Musical Theatres Fame and the Theatre Societys The Importance of Being Earnest seen at Surrey Arts Live brought all the arts societies together for two nights showcasing the wide range of talents our students have. Hopefully the success of this student-run production will become an annual highlight on the events calendar. Additionally, the union
organised a wide range of themed nights this year, from the 1940s Blitz party in Channies to the Playtime party, which transformed Rubix into a giant childrens play area. Despite the minor injuries it caused, the mixture of alcohol and bouncy castles was an undeniably popular idea. Perhaps the highlight of the unions events was the Snowfall Christmas Ball; with the Black Tie dress code, stunning decorations (including fake snow) and live music, this event really showed how classy Rubix can be. Winning Varsity against Kingston was the climax of the incredibly successful season our sports teams have had. On top of this 61-37 victory, this year has seen a number of league wins, including the 4 netball teams who all finished top of their own. Student Awards effectively summed up the successes of each society this year; a special mention is needed for CoppaFeel! which won political and campaigns soc of the year. In its debut year at the university, it has provided us with entertaining events such as Boob Ball all the while raising money for a brilliant cause. After reflecting on what has been a year of great success for the union, we can now only hope that The End of The Year Show maintains this high standard, and that we finish on the bang that we started on - although perhaps not quite in the same way!
To say Im in denial about leaving Features and The Stag is an understatement. This year has absolutely flown by and I have loved having the oppertunity to work with such a fantastic and talented team. Im going to miss being Features Editor so much, but I know Rebekkah is going to do a fantastic job with the section. I hope you have all enjoyed reading Features this year, toodles!
On the road with Ankur

By Ankur Banerjee, Features Team
he onset of summer always has me excited like a puppy let loose there are simply too many amazing sights and sounds around the world, and not enough time in the summer break to visit them all. Here are my top tips for anyone planning to travel around in the summer. Find cheap flights: Flight prices are undoubtedly the biggest component in any travel plan, and its no wonder that my friends keep asking me how to find cheap flight deals all the time. Unfortunately, the airline industry is complex enough that I cant explain the best tools in a short article such as this. The most accessible tool that I use though is Kayak.com, particularly because it includes every kind of airline (some others such as Travelocity and Expedia only show specific airlines). Kayak also allows setting flexible dates for travel, as well as showing recommendations on whether it expects prices to fall or rise (only in certain sectors though). If youre undecided on where to go, Skyscanner.net is my go-to tool as it allows locking departure airport to one place and setting destination to Everywhere thus showing you the cheapest flights to any destination in the world for a given date / month / period.
Pack your clothes rolled up: Being restricted to one piece of carry-on luggage with low-cost airlines is a nightmare. The trick is to pack your clothes rolled up like a tube as it saves massive amounts of space as well as ensuring your clothes dont get creased. Try it, it works! Sleep at an airport! Flying with low-cost airlines usually means being at the airport early in the morning or late at night, and can be affected by times when public transport to an airport runs. I know friends who avoid travelling by low-cost airlines purely because of their flight schedules, or spend ridiculous amounts of money getting there by taxi. The solution to this is sleepinginairports. net a user-contributed guide to airports around the world on the best places at any airport to catch a nap while you wait for a flight. Save money staying at hostels: Get a Hostelworld Gold Card. Hostelworld has an almostcomplete monopoly on the hostel booking market especially after they acquired their only big competitor Hostelbookers a couple of months ago and if a hostel exists in a city, it is almost certain that they would be listed on Hostelworld. What the Hostelworld Gold Card gives you for the cheap price of 10 is the ability to not pay any booking
fees. For multi-city trips or if you expect to have a couple of trips in a year, it is excellent value-formoney in terms of savings made in booking fees. but if you want to stay at a hotel: Different hotel booking sites will give you the best offers for a particular sector, depending on how much market share they have. For instance, within Europe, youre more likely to find better deals on Booking.com; for Asia, its the same with Agoda.com. Keep an eye on opaque booking sites such as lastminute.com, priceline.com, hotwire.com, and HotelTonight (a mobile app, a new kid on the block) for hotel deals. Ask the experts: There are vibrant travel communities online where you can get answers to questions you have about your travel plans. The two best places are Lonely Planets Thorn Tree (lonelyplanet.com/thorntree) and Travel Stack Exchange (travel. stackexchange.com). Chances are theres someone who has onthe-ground experience with your travel queries and will give you an authoritative answer to your queries. And with that, thats a sign-off from me for this travel column. I love hearing travel stories, so if you have any exciting ones over the summer, get in touch with me over Twitter @ankurb.
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The Stags guide to graduation

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he Careers Service is celebrating being accredited with the matrix Standard; a nationally recognised quality mark for organisations that provide support to individuals in order to make learning and work more accessible. During a thorough review of how the service operates, the independent external assessor interviewed members of the careers team, students in groups and individually, as well as graduates, academic staff and a range of employers. There was one significant point that arose for attention more people should take advantage of the excellent support available. Amongst the good practice areas that are available for students to access are:
- An informative timeline of how to build your future career - Comprehensive in-house and online resources Personal support and commitment to students whatever their needs - A fantastic programme of events with a wide range of employers - Some excellent initiatives that develop employability skills Increasing effectiveness in measuring the success of interventions - A philosophy of seeking to continually improve All this gives great encouragement and allows confident preparation for 2013/14 and beyond. It is not too late for final year students to seek information, advice and guidance as the academic year draws to a close.
raduation is nearing and were sure youre full of worries and questions, but luckily for you, we have Pippa to guide you through the dos and donts of the day WHAT TO WEAR DO book your robes in advance! Last year there were some very relaxed graduands strolling into AP to collect robes they hadnt ordered, and then looking far less relaxed when they realised how essential pre-booking was! DONT wear anything under your robes that is too on trend or that you dont feel comfortable in. You want to feel mega-confident on the day and will potentially have your graduation pictures forever. It sounds boring, but a classic look will never age. DO take a pair of flat shoes
to walk across the stage. Girls, there are steps and there are a lot of people watching - the chance of you tripping in flats is slim, the chance of you tripping in your heels is not worth the risk! Leave heels with your guests, and change back after the ceremony. WHAT TO DO DO get a picture of you in your robes in essential Surrey locations. Popular spots include; the Stag at the entrance to campus, chilling out with Alan Turing outside AP, and various beauty spots by the Lake. Equally, take advantage of the weather for pictures. If its sunny when you collect your robe, dont wait around, get snapping! Sods law says it will be cloudy later in the day. DONT forget spare batteries for your camera, or a spare camera! This is no time to be camera-shy.
In fact, also remember tissues for tearful relatives, a safety pin for securing your robe or unexpected wardrobe malfunctions, and an umbrella to protect against the not so reliable British Summer. DO take a disco nap between Graduation and Grad Ball after 12 hours of funfair rides and dancing, making it to the survivors photo and free breakfast feels like a bigger achievement than your degree! WHAT TO REMEMBER DO NOT stress out about the day being perfect or if things dont go quite to plan. This is unlikely to be the most important day of your life, but it is certainly a day to remember. Make the most of the day, take a tonne of pictures, and enjoy the moments that are a product of many years of hard work!
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had is a DJ/Producer who has hosted a radio show on Nasty FM for almost two years and currently hosts a show on GU2 Radio. In the past he has supported acts such as Jack Beats, Beardyman, Dismantle and XXXY. His "Elsewhere" EP received support on many radio stations including BBC Radio 1xtra, BBC Asian Network, Rinse FM, Reprezent FM and many more. The Ahadadream remix of Ellie Goulding's "Hanging On" was also featured on the Spotify version of her album "Halcyon". Whats the #1 most played song on your iPod? I don't have an iPod but on iTunes it's Novacane by Frank Ocean. I was obsessed with that for a while.
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be? Michael Jackson concert is the first thing that comes to mind. If you could throw any kind of party, what would it be like and what would it be for? I'd run a festival with a lot of grime artists and DJs. I don't think there is one at the minute. If you could choose anyone, who would you pick as your mentor? Kanye West If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? I'd learn to fly. If you could know the answer to any question besides What is the meaning of life? what would it be? I'd wanna know KFC's secret ingredient What was one of the best parties youve ever been to? In Berlin at a club called Wilde
Renate. We didn't leave till 3 pm the next day and even at that point people thought we were tame for leaving. At like 1 pm, the people running the club started bringing out watermelons and vodka jellies for people. So good. Berlin is my favourite. What is something you learned in the last week? That doing a dissertation sucks. What course other than your own would you like to attempt? Probably some kind of music related course - I do chemistry atm and its long! What is the one thing you are truly passionate about? Music What is the one thing that makes you extremely nervous? Heights. You can get in contact with Ahad via his email ahadadream@gmail.com
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o, here we are, at the end of the academic year, the end of some readers degrees and the end of my time as features editor/ fashion writer. It has made me rather pensive and I have been mulling over the fashion trends that shouldnt end and ones that definitely should. Anyone who has read my little fashion column over the past two years will have come to know that I hate a lot of stuff, but I also get easily excited and end up overusing splendid and awesome, so what better way to say goodbye little fashion column then a piece about hatred vs. love? There is no better way. Things that should go away: 1) Any top that says GEEK, NERD, etc. - Making a stereotype (these particular terms generally have negative/mean connotations used by bullies) into a fashion statement just makes me want to cry. Would you wear a tshirt saying Chav? No. 2) Jeffery Campbell Litas The spawn of Lookbook that once were cool but due to a million copies and additions of weird prints/studs/various other things they now just look tacky. Dont get me wrong, I love ugly shoes as much as the next person, but these have just crossed the line Also, how the heck do you walk in them?! 3) Mom jeans Honestly, Ive really tried to like them, but I just cant. They look super comfy but super unflattering. 4) Sports Luxe Go home trackies, youre drunk. This trend
reminds me of fetch in Mean Girls i.e. stop trying to make sports luxe happen, its never gonna happen 5) Flower headbands It was a tough decision to put this on my list but basically it is down to the highstreet feeding shamelessly off of Rookie mag. I also partially blame Lana (I still love you.) Things that should stayforever: 1) Crop tops A slither of waist (no belly button, cheers) adds a little bit of excitement to a standard outfit. A good crop top also allows us to pretend that its the 90s again and were part of the Spice Girls. 2) Shirts/Collars Smarter than a tshirt and a nod to androgyny. They have detail and versatilitythey also have my eternal love. 3) Chelsea boots Heeled or flat they scream classic cool and are an absolute staple. 4) A good tea dress You can swish and prance and feel fabulous in one of these bad boys. Another key staple that suits everyone and can be as simple or wild as you like. Also it has the word tea in its name and tea is good. 5) Prints Cover any item of clothing in a nice print and it shall have my love. Paisley, floral, geometric, leopard, stripy, polka dot, graphic, I want them all forever. So this season, so interesting. Well, there you go. Hopefully you agree with me, and if not, well, that doesnt even matter because you should wear whatever the heck you want to wear anyway. Be free fashion babies.
ongratulations! The first year is coming to the end and you have realised the meaning of independent life and shared living. Now that you have to leave halls and get a home, either alone or with your friends, there are some essentials that you need to bear in mind in order to have the best living experience. As you have found the right place to live for the next academic year, you need to make a to do list to provide your home with the most necessary things. Considering that halls gave you the opportunity to be stressfree by avoiding paying bills, now with the new home you need to know how you will manage to pay for your own. Unless the landlord hasnt provided you with specific bills, you will need to set up your account for electricity gas, water and broadband. Check out all the companies like O2, Virgin,
BT and get the best offers. The main benefit of living in your own house with your friends is that it is relatively cheaper as you share the bills, the cooking and commodities therefore the living cost will be lower. However, before you set up, you need to look at the home essentials and provide yourselves with some of those. Considering kitchen appliances, you could purchase a kettle, microwave, and toaster. Moreover, some dishware and some storage for your food will be necessary to purchase. Argos, Homebase, B&Q are few examples of where you can buy those in better prices. Tip: If you are environmentally friendly people you could get some recycling bins and recycle any unnecessary things that you have. For your bedroom, you will need some linen, duvet cover, extra sheets and some extra storage as well. There are cheap underbed storage containers if
the space in your room is not enough and it is an easy way to keep yourself organised. A desk lamp will be necessary as well, and if you have lots of books you can buy a small bookcase. And for the entertaining part, you could provide yourselves with a TV, cozy couches and a home cinema to enjoy the movies with your housemates. Speakers will help you to organise your house parties as well (if neighbors will allow you to have house parties.) Moreover, if the weather is good, and you have a garden, get a barbeque and some garden equipment to enjoy the sunny days with your mates. Although do not purchase any unwanted items as you may one day you need to get rid of them. We can certainly ensure you that living in your own home is a great experience. Hence, do your lists, purchase the essentials, and enjoy your new home with your mates.
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Procrastinate with this article

By Sophie Vickery, Features Team
o you procrastinate? For many of us the dirty laundry pile continues to grow, hoover becomes dusty, cupboards chaotic and revision is simply left for another day. On average, each person wastes 69 minutes a day procrastinating, totalling 3 years over a lifetime. As we age, the problem becomes worse and females put off nagging jobs much longer than men. However, some claim that procrastination can actually hold benefits by allowing time to consider things with greater thought and subsequently act with a more rational decision. Plus, life is short, so is getting
stressed over something met with gritted teeth worth it? Frank Partnoy has even written a book about the matter, entitled; Wait: The Useful Art of Procrastination. He argues that not every e-mail requires an immediate response and the messy closet does not necessarily have to be organised today. However, procrastination can result in utter chaos with cluttered environments and minds. A lack of organisation and ignorance of the jobs we simply have to do could result in serious consequences like bills left unpaid, unhygienic kitchens, over-growing gardens and failing grades, where revision notes remain besides the thank you note waiting to be sent to
Auntie Sue. Yet, perhaps if trivial things are avoided, then time can be dedicated to more significant things that bring enjoyment and satisfaction, like building careers, writing a book or actually booking tickets for that dream holiday. Many psychologists claim that no one is remembered for an organised DVD shelf or chronological photo album, but for much greater achievements, which procrastination has allowed them to do. Unfortunately, these big achievements often come from dedicated study, removing another excuse so that revision simply cannot be put off any longer!
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Unmanned full-size aeroplane on the tarmac. The UAV to become commercialised into a passenger jet? By Mike Colling, Science & Tech Team Traffic Services (NATS). Known as the Flying Testbed, the aircraft was controlled by onboard sensors and complex robotics. The flight was the latest in a series of trials carried out as part of the ASTRAEA (Autonomous Systems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation & Assessment) programme and was not technically unmanned; two safety pilots were on board in case anything went wrong, and were responsible for the take-off and landing. The ASTRAEA programme aims to investigate the technologies, procedures and regulations necessary for autonomous aircraft to operate safely in UK airspace. Funded by commercial companies (including BAE Systems) and the UK government, its achievements have helped place the UK in a good position globally on unmanned aircrafts. The technology required for unmanned flight is not new; for many years militaries around the world have used Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or drones, for both reconnaissance and armed attacks. The latest ASTRAEA flight, however, marks the first time such an aircraft has been flown through UK airspace shared with passengercarrying airliners. It is hoped that the programme could pave the way for new search and rescue operations, and perhaps even unmanned passenger flights in the future. Whether customers will be willing to pay to fly on a pilotless aircraft, however, is another matter altogether.
BAE Systems Jetstream research aircraft has become the first pilotless aircraft to fly through UK shared airspace. The 500 mile flight from BAE Systems in Warton Aerodrome, Lancashire, to Inverness in Scotland was controlled by a ground-based pilot, with navigational instructions provided by the National Air
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f theres anything worse than nurture intervening with nature, then itll surprise me. Nature is innate in all species and although this is an on-going debate, it is one not to be presumed until explored or experienced. What I am attempting to argue is in support of nature. Not a specific nature such as humans, primates (chimpanzees, gorillas etc.), or even insects such as spiders; but for all nature big and small to put it simply. Therefore, I feel compelled to justify my own reasons for human and animal rights, with a look at the controversial documentation of Project Nim. Nim Chimpsky, named after linguist Noam Chomsky, was a chimpanzee involved in a research project led by behavioural psychologist, Herbert S. Terrace, of University of Colombia in 1973. Although warned against the project by researchers of Project Washoe, an earlier experiment, he progressed anyway, believing that he could intervene with nature to a new, potentially dangerous extent. Dangerous indeed it was, for taking Nim from his mother at two weeks old, Herbert spent little time with the baby chimp before passing him on to a human family. The irony of Nim being named after Noam Chomsky is that in fact, Chomskys thesis argued against this proposal, arguing instead that only humans have language. Terrace set out to challenge this on a larger scale, ignoring critics and warnings, and eventually losing funding for the experiment. As Roger Fouts declared: 98.7% of the DNA in humans and chimps is identical, some scientists (but not Noam Chomsky) believed that a chimp raised in a human family, and using ASL (American Sign Language), would shed light on the way language is acquired and used by humans. Therefore, was not Terrace putting his own human rights against animal rights? Terrace focused on Nims ability to make different responses to different sequences of signs and to emit different sequences in order to communicate different meanings. Fouts then reported on early results of Project Nim, declaring that they were in no way
equal to those of Project Washoe. Terrace, sceptical of Project Washoe, attempted to discredit it. After learning 125 signs at an early age, clearly impressive for a young chimp, Terrace proceeded to push Nim further. A colleague of Terrace and a trustworthy friend of Nims, Laura-Ann Petitto estimated that Nims true vocabulary count was closer to 25 than 125. Other students at the university involved in the project disagreed with Petitto, and also with Terrace. Terrace and his colleagues concluded that Nim wasnt showing any meaningful sequential behaviour that rivalled human grammar. Upon reflection, and Petittos assertion, was not Nims language strictly pragmatic? In learning only what was required according to his needs, as Petitto has stated. This is unlike a human child, which can serve to generate or express meanings, thoughts or ideas. The language Nim acquired could not equally be taught to a pigeon, according to the psychological principles of operant conditioning. When Terrace ended the experiment, Nim was transferred back to the Institute for Primate Studies in Oklahoma, who later sold him to the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates, a pharmaceutical animal testing laboratory managed by NYU. After efforts to free him, the Black Beauty Ranch, operated by The Fund for Animals in Texas, purchased Nim. Nim died in March 2000 at the age of 26 from a heart attack. Evolutionary psychologists that agree with Chomsky argue that the apparent impossibility of teaching language to animals is indicative that the ability to use language is an innately human development, not a primate one. It is fundamental to remember that this is an on-going dispute in science; no subjective opinion can be discredited without evidence. The documentary film which explores Nims story, and footage of it, attempts to consider these ethical issues, the emotional experiences of Nims trainers and Nim the chimp himself. (See Project Nim in film section for more information.)
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The humanity within our ape cousins is visually recognisable and easy to empathise with.
By Alex Smith, Science & Tech Editor
Why my brother resembles an ape

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round shaped head, patches of fur, and the all-familiar forward-leaning jaw; all tell-tale features of a creature so closely related; my brother. But this isnt a piece filled with petty squabbles and the unresolved soap-opera of our youth; this is a tribute to our long-lost family to creatures that walk like you and talk like you, too. A quick flick through the top videos on YouTube on any given evening will reveal our obsession with pugs who like hugs and adorable yet nasally explosive pandas. However, every now and then youll stumble across a video equally as noteworthy a particular one in mind is of an infant great ape thats just found a mirror and discovered its own identity. It is a profound and remarkable thing to look at videos of apes gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans and to see all the traits, virtues and hallmarks of humanity. Without DNA testing and without figures of x% similarity between human and chimp, its a natural trail of thought that gives us that inter-species empathy and even leads us to calling the great apes brother. Enter science - and were left with irrefutable data and emotive similarities that define where we stand in the animal kingdom; alongside the great apes. A recent study at the AAP in the Netherlands, a conservation group for primates and exotic mammals, showed that chimpanzees who found themselves emotionally isolated and unable to adjust after having been retired from animaltesting, had a positive response to human anti-depressants and were able to integrate with the group. Speaking to the BBC following treatment of the apes, Dr Godelieve Kranendonk commented: It was as if they were zombies in their enclosures and now they are happy, playing with each other. They are chimps again - that was really nice to see And a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that in a total sample of 508 great apes of 2 varieties and in 3 separate habitats, that they too
experience the U-shaped trends of ups and downs of the mid-life crisis that was once considered human-exclusive. With data, the orangutan becomes only as strange as any passer-by in the street. Our great ape cousins are so cognitively similar to us that research bans are in place in 5 European countries, as well as in New Zealand where apes were even given basic rights. And the Great Ape Project, an international campaign group for the rights of all apes, are campaigning to get the United Nations to agree to a Declaration of the Rights of Great Apes (including us humans) granting the right to life and liberty and the prohibition of torture. My brother reminds me of apes. But apes also remind me of my brother. So dont think of them as banana-crazed animals, flinging feces around the place and covered in unruly patches of fur. Instead treat them like your long lost cousins; cautious to approach you, but bonded by genes and a common experience of life.
Hardly any university students buy newspapers or magazines these days; its an industry-wide trend that has led to drops in subscriber numbers. The way that most of my friends get news is when someone shares a link on a social networking website, or by browsing through websites themselves. Yet, as a medium for scanning through content, websites tend to be poor because its hard to scan through large quantities of information. Flipboard is an app available on iOS and Android (for free) that offers a solution to this problem. The app allows you to create a personalised magazine to include your favourite news and media sources online, whether it be broadsheets, blogs, fashion magazines, or YouTube channels. The user experience is gorgeous, as you can flick through items with rich, vivid images just like you would in a magazine and then easily save or share stories online that you like on Facebook / Twitter. Lost for ideas on what sources to add? Flipboard has editorially-curated lists of best sources of news in a range of categories to quickly take your pick from or you can add your own source. This app is perfect for any news junkie.
At a home at the end of Google Earth, orphan finds his lost mother
By Fahmid Chowdhury, Science & Tech Team
By Fahmid Chowdhury, Science & Tech Team

NASA signs off ambitious sampling mission
Norwegian company is researching into and creating a sort of underwater power plant. Basically, the company wants to use the vast pressures 800m underwater to pass water through turbines to generate electricity. Seems like an innovative solution to our impending energy crisis!
o us, Google Earth/Maps is an application which helps us find our way around a new town, search bus timetables or just take a look at an old neighbourhood we grew up in. However, to a man named Saroo, it was the key to finding his beloved mother. It all began at the age of 5 when Saroo fell asleep whilst working on the train as a cleaner with his brother. He laid down to take a nap but woke up 14 hours later to realise that not only was his brother gone, but Saroo had also gone to Calcutta very far away from his home. As he was now lost, he wandered around the streets of Calcutta, begging for basic necessities. All the while he had people approaching him looking suspicious, offering him things that seemed too good to be true with malicious intentions. After some time, though, he was adopted by an orphanage and one day a couple from Australia decided to adopt him. Under their care, he grew up as a healthy man who got an education and various opportunities. However, as he became older the desire
to establish contact with his previous family became greater. He could only remember vivid images about his home town in his head, but nothing more. With this, he scoured through an approximate radius of where he was found (Calcutta) based on how long he was on the train. From here he painstakingly sifted through satellite images on Google until he saw the familiar looking town of Khandwa, based on the similarity of certain places like the waterfall he used to play by with the image in his head. He then made his way to the town When he reached there, he found his way around to his old neighbourhood based on his memories and soon found people to show his childhood photograph. One person recognised him and brought him to his mum. Upon seeing her son, she went, hugged him tightly and cried. Some looked on with scepticism, wondering if she was lying and had other intentions. However, this was soon eradicated as she explained that there was a scar on him from a childhood injury. Saroo got his wish - a happy reunion, one sure to inspire us all to never give up.
Underwater electricity generation
ryan Heitkotter is one of the very few people to have turned his gaming life into a reality. He entered the Gran Turismo 5 GT Academy online, beat 53,000 online gamers and then was sponsored to go racing in real life! Wow.
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TRUCK can which can be assembled by hand
he worlds first flat-pack truck has been created which can be assembled, as the creators say, in 11.5 hours by 3 people. Its been designed whilst considering people in Africa to improve the availability of transport. It is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine with manual transmission and will be rather cheap although no prices have been confirmed.
Google Glass a privacy concern
Goodbye from the Science & Tech editor

Id be lying if I said that being the Science & Tech editor this year hasnt been an utter pleasure. Not only have the team been outstanding, and Sophie Vickery as a fabulous copy editor, but weve covered such a great range of stories; from the death of Neil Armstrong to Felix Baumgartners jump from the edge of space. Science has come a long way in a year to the point where we are almost wearing computers in-front of our eyes (courtesy of Google). I hope you have found this section as entertaining as I. Have a delightful summer and lets look forward to next years issues under the reign of Siobhan Harris, who will be taking over as the next Science & Tech editor. Thanks for reading, and I hope you follow the paper next year as I take on the role of Editor. Ciao.
.S. politicians are seeking assurance from Google that there will be no invasion of privacy with regards to the use of their Google Glass product. The worries seem to regard the fact that the user could take images, videos and other data about whatever they see. This could be an intrusion to peoples privacy and lives in some cases.
18 DANCE & THEATRE
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Dance/Theatre Editor: Tiffany Stoneman | Copy Editor: Hannah Wann
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By Tiffany Stoneman, Dance & Theatre Editor
Dance & Theatre Wicked! A musical sensation

fter seven years, 5 million visitors, over 90 awards, and breaking Broadway, Wicked is still going strong at Londons Apollo Victoria Theatre. It tells the tale of two unlikely friends Glinda and Elphaba who meet as sorcery students, but whose paths change after encountering the infamous Wizard of Oz. This is the untold story of how the two witches of Oz became known as good and evil... or as some like to say, wicked. One cannot review such an incredible show without giving credit to the outstanding cast, whose voices make the music the success it is today, whilst entertaining audiences of thousands. Gina Beck as Glinda was as bubbly and blonde as needed, but captured the edge within the character well. Similarly, Louise Dearmans Elphaba was the perfect counterpart, her green hue belying her truly golden voice and presence onstage. And of course, not forgetting Fiyero, the prince of the play, who was made strong and a little less dim by Ben Freeman, and Gemma Atkins produced a Nessarose to be loved and hated all in one breath. Not only is the acting superb, the set phenomenal, and the costumes (Susan Hilferty) intricately and lovingly detailed, but the quality of the music is a force to be reckoned with. Songs such as Defying Gravity have become so well known that many know and love them without having seen the show in full. Indeed, many will have become familiar with these songs through programmes such as Glee, who quickly took hold of their growing influence. This ability to produce popular music stemming from the stage is both admirable and powerful, expressing the true skill and talent of Stephen Schwartz who composed the music and lyrics. As a whole, Wicked has been the winner of 6 Best Musical awards, as well as The Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, to name just a few of their achievements. As such, they now have a UK and Ireland tour starting this September year in Manchester, bringing their vision to more audiences across the country. What makes the show so successful is its appeal for the whole family, and its memorable music that leaves you humming for days after leaving the theatre. Whilst songs such as As Long As Youre Mine contain elements that would likely be above the heads of many children in the audience, they provide a new layer that adults appreciate and connect with. Its not just about good music and catchy tunes however the key to musical success is creating a spectacle on stage that leaves spectators in awe of the complexity, style, and creativity. Every song and reprise has its own flavour and emotion that oozes over the heads of the orchestra and into the stalls, coming together with brilliant choreography (James Lynn Abbott) and lighting (Kenneth Posner). But its important to note that they were not afraid to have just one actor centre stage at times, enhancing their own presence and bringing the focus back to the words and melodies being created by those individuals. This has a remarkable impact on its own, stripped back somewhat to the actor and dry ice. The show wouldnt be the phenomenon it is today if they were unable to pull this off, as well as the large ensemble numbers.
The Pitmen Painters

By Rebecca Tubridy, Dance & Theatre Team
Whilst London is always awash with glitzy posters, banners, and advertisements for the countless musicals throughout its streets, there is one that people are continually coming back to, that is making its way into popular culture, and influencing children and adults alike. You cannot get away from the standard of this production, nor can you forget the tunes that take hold of your imagination. Wicked is undeniably a theatrical and musical triumph, one that is not to be missed or underestimated. Make sure you take time to catch it in London, or keep an eye out for the upcoming tour this Autumn.
ee Halls The Pitmen Painters is a deeply moving, yet extremely humorous, play based on the true story of the Ashington Group; a group of Geordie miners who in 1934 took an Art Appreciation class in the hope of bettering themselves. They developed a love of art, and their own paintings were exhibited in the Hatton Gallery in Armstrong College, Newcastle. Hall depicts not only the struggles of miners and working-class men in the 1930s, but also the horrors and sorrows of war. However, he successfully keeps the play light-hearted with flowing banter between the hilarious characters. Joe Caffrey plays Harry Wilson, a keen socialist who quotes Marx at every possible moment and keeps us entertained with his uproarious outbursts. Jimmy Floyd (Donald McBride) is a dithery doglover whose child-like paintings and daft
comments are extremely amusing. The set was very simple, with wooden chairs and floorboards, however, the scene changes were extremely effective with flashing lights and mine-like noises reminding you of the awful circumstances the miners persisted with. Projection was used successfully to show us the paintings, giving the play a Brechtian feel, along with the onstage costume change and the socialist messages. Hall proves to us that the arts should be readily available to all, no matter their class or wealth. Sitting in comfy theatre seats in affluent Guildford, this play really hits home and makes you question society. The play ends with the miners extremely hopeful for a brighter future, but unfortunately we have the hindsight to see that none of their hopes or wishes came true. Passionate, witty and intelligent it really is a gem of a play.
STOMP! Get your pans out

By Tiffany Stoneman, Dance & Theatre Editor
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Joan Marcus
ve no doubt that all of us have, at one time or another (most likely over a decade ago), banged pots and pans with wooden spoons,
much to the disdain of our parents who gritted their teeth and remarked on how skilled a musician you were. Most of us then grew up, realised thats not the way to make music or a living, and
Family Circles
By Alexandra Vickerman, Dance & Theatre Team
Watch This Space: Arts at Surrey
he classic comedy Family Circles by Alan Ayckbourn is a play that toys around with the idea What if...?. What if I had a different partner?; What if I had made other choices?; What if I were a better person?. Throughout Family Circles the audience is left questioning everything about the characters relationships and family life. The plot of the play is set up by the infamous quote from Edward, who proclaims: Everyone marries the wrong person and doesnt realise until its too late. In the two-hour run we are given the rare insight into the unknown - what would happen if everyone was married to someone else... The three sisters, Deirdre, Polly, and Jenny all arrive for a dinner at their parents house to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on a quiet Saturday afternoon. Each of them brings their partners: James, Oliver,
and David. During the rst scene we see the group bicker and tease each other as they get ready for lunch, discussing trivial family matters such as Daddys garden and Mummys terrible cooking. Despite the fairly light hearted conversation, we are given subtle hints that allow us to see all three relationships as dysfunctional. An undercurrent of mystery also exists as Edward and Emma (Mum and Dad) may be trying to murder each other. Just as the audience is adjusting to the possibility of the evening turning into a murder mystery, the scene suddenly changes - very dramatically. The characters come back onto the stage with different partners, shown through the use of matching colours to indicate who is now married to who - a good technique, if not a little clich. The last few minutes of the previous scene are repeated, with the different married couples. We now see just what life would be like if the three sisters had
married each others husbands. This sets up two hours of very interesting parallels and arguments, showing how much a partners behaviour can affect ones own. Tackling such a well-known play can be a mammoth task for the most established of actors and its easy to understand why the Merrow Dramatic Society struggled a little. The script was very fast-paced and a lot of comedic lines were lost due to bad timing and slow deliverance. There were also a few forgotten lines that had to be whispered onto stage - a mistake which can be a result of nerves however, it happened a little too often and the fourth wall was unintentionally broken because of it. Im all for amateur theatre, and ercely support it, but on this occasion I was very aware of the amateur nature of the performance. For 10 a ticket it was a little sloppy. A few more weeks of rehearsal would have improved the performance dramatically.
his is it, the last issue before the summer. Exams are looming, days are counting down, and End of Year preparations are beginning. But dont forget to make time for some stage entertainment before you leave. What: The Woman in Black Where: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre When: 3rd-8th June Price: from 22 What: Bernarda Alba (GSA) Where: The Electric Theatre When: 6rd-8th June Price: 9 (10 full) What: Footprints Where: Various When: 5th-7th June Price: 4 (6 full) - some events free. Three performances by groups of Theatre Studies Studnets - a Victorian Music Hall, a womens prison, and a river. Follow the journeys.
got on with real life. For one group of people however, they decided to keep banging away... and luckily for us they became quite good at it! STOMP is now a global sensation, touring the world and invading theatres with huge plastic oil drums, rigs set up with all kinds of cans, pots, bowls, containers, and road sign. With gumboots on their feet, paint on their clothes, and a slightly manic passion in their eyes, they produce some of the most incredible music and dance I have ever witnessed. Its been running for 11 years, and provides innovative entertainment. An astonishing piece of visual and audio art using Zippo lighters was one of the highlights for me, showing not o n l y ingenious use of everyday items, but skill and intricate choreography, with devices not known for their elegant nature. The performers all take on individual characters the confident leader, the girl who just loves to move, the slightly nerdy
one, and the one whos always left behind and these really enhanced the production, making it more than just a music and dance show, but giving a story line and people we could follow. Not only this, but the characters had us bursting into laughter at every turn, and then truly wowing us with their abilities. With talent that, in my opinion, is on a par with the likes of River Dance, the complex taps and rhythms they made in their heavy boots - sometimes enhanced by a sand-covered floor - mustnt be forgotten. For all they can do with sticks and brooms, the high level of dance included in this show is irrefutable. If you like music, making a scene, dance, shopping trolleys, flashing lights, washing up liquid, and Mohawks, then you have to get down and see STOMP. You will not be disappointed.
Bits O The Bard

We will meet, and there we may rehearse most obscenely and courageously. Take pains, be perfect. Adieu. Bottom, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Act 1 Scene 2
Goodbye message from Tiffany

Somehow, its that time of year again - time for me to step aside as Dance & Theatre Editor. Im proud to have been a part of a rising culture of theatrical entertainment on campus, and would like to say thank you to all of you who read and engaged with the Stag. If it wasnt for you, Id have nothing to do! I really hope youve enjoyed the section this year as much as I have making it, and Ive no doubt that Rebecca Tubridy will continue pushing it to bigger and better things as next years Editor.
The Stag competion to win a free pair of Latitude Festival tickets went down a storm. Aaron Freshmon Rush got the ball rolling with his dare devil feat gaining 50 likes in just 6 hours, while Laura Stoker and Ben Illsleys (almost explicit) entry also gained a lot of attention. Were still wondering what the beersplosion attempt consisted of though...
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THE WINNI NG ENTRY!
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THE RUNNE RS UP!
However, Saul Harris and Alex OFarrells entry - with an added bonus of a story (which ended in a 500 fine from an angry Stag Hill warden) - was the clear winner. With over 250 likes on the Stag photo, they submitted their attempt to Confessions of a Uni Student facebook page where it gained an extra 2500 likes! Unfortunately the photo was reported as inappropriate (obviously someone cant deal with a bit of bum) and so was taken down. We still have a copy though! Enjoy Latitude boys!
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Lit Editor: Emily Smart | Copy Editor: Sophie Vickery
LITERATURE
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Shortlisters for The Commonwealth Book Prize announced

By Rachel Burgess, Literature Team
Literature
The Commonwealth Book Prize is an annual prize awarded to writers of debut novels whose literary works have sparked the attention of critics and general readers alike. From a nominated shortlist, this years regional winners were announced earlier this month and are listed below:
Caribbean Disposable People by Ezekel Alan Ezekel Alan was born and raised in Jamaica and his debut novel, Disposable People, is inspired by true events. Set in the 1970s during Jamaicas socialist regime, the novel traces the life of Kenneth Lovelace as he reflects upon past memories from his new life in the USA. What ensues is a story of mischief, adventures, sex, violence, and prejudice.
Africa Sterile Sky by EE Sule Dr Sule. E. Egya is an acclaimed professor of English at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University in Nigeria. Sterile Sky charts protagonist Murtala as he comes of age in Kano, amidst violent riots and family upsets. The novel gives a unique insight into modern life in northern Nigeria.
Canada and Europe The Death of Bees by Lisa ODonnell Lisa ODonnell is a writer from the United Kingdom and has released her debut novel, The Death of Bees in 2012. It tells the story of two sisters who harbour a mysterious secret about their missing parents. Helped out by a lonely neighbour on their Glasgow estate, their lives become complicated when they are pursued by drug-dealers, social services and other nosy neighbours.
Pacific The Last Thread by Michael Sala Michael Sala is an Australian writer who has previously published short fiction stories which were shortlisted for the Australian/Vogel Literary Award. Written as an autobiographical fiction, The Last Thread tells the story of Salas own life, detailing his relationships with his adorable mother, abusive stepfather and aloof older brother.
The overall winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize will be announced on the 31st May 2013.
Asia Island of a Thousand Mirrors by Nayomi Munaweera Published in 2012, Island of a Thousand Mirrors is written by Sri Lankan author and artist, Nayomi Munaweera. An instant commercial success, it follows the fate of two families on opposite sides of the Sri Lankan civil war. The narrative is split into two halves, each told by the eldest daughter of each family, exploring how they negotiate war, exile, love and belonging.
Escape from Camp 14

By Ankur Banerjee, Literature Team
Your summer reading list sorted

hen my friend Alexandra Wilks gifted me Escape From Camp 14 - a book on North Korea - I couldnt control my excitement to the extent that I found it hard to hold the book open because my hands were shaking so much. Those who know me will be aware that I have a huge obsession with North Korea. The country is almost cartoonishly evil; from thinking that breeding giant rabbits would be a solution to its famine problem, to a brother of Kim Jong-Il being disowned by his family after trying to sneak into Japan to visit Tokyo Disneyland under a fake Dominican Republic passport where his name is translated to fat bear. Much of the aura around North Korea comes from its relative isolation from the world at large. Escape From Camp 14 is the real-life story of Shin Dong-hyuk, the only person born in a North Korean slave labour camp to successfully escape. Written as a biography based on Shins account by Washington Post journalist Blaine Harden, it tells how North Koreas policy of subjecting traitors to three generations of hard labour is used as a means of suppressing political dissent. Growing up in such an environment, Shin hasnt experienced human emotions, such as empathy or love, to the point that he ratted out his own mother and brother for execution in the hopes of
getting more food. The narrative then follows Shin as he learns about human trust and trickery, eventually making his escape out of the camp on foot, crossing over into China. To his credit, Harden reviews all information objectively, often fact-checking with external sources on the veracity of Shins story, as well as giving background information wherever necessary, drawing on his experience as a correspondent covering East Asian foreign policy affairs. Its an utterly bleak book that gives an insight into the kind of cruelty that goes on in slave labour camps and for the populace in general, made better by Hardens narrative technique.
Summer is all about travel, but as a student that can be more of a dream than a reality. Let these great books transport you to another place.
1) The Beach by Alex Garland OK so youve probably seen the film, Leonardo Di Caprio looks smouldering and sexy and adorable for a whole hour and a half. Its wonderful. The film is really good, but the book is even better. The ending adds a much bigger punch as well! 2) Are You Experienced? by William Sutcliffe The hilarious story of Dave who travels to India during his Gap Year because he wants to sleep with Liz. Unfortunately, it turns out he hates India, and Liz. The best book to read when youre stuck in England wishing you werent! 3) On The Road by Jack Kerouac The ultimate ode to travelling, and its practically a hipster rite of passage to be able to quote reams of this text extensively, There was nowhere to go but everywhere, so just keep on rolling under the stars. 4) The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald Not only is this the perfect time to read this treat of a novel as the most hyped Baz Luhrmann film is coming out very soon, but this book is all about one summer in 1922 on the fictional town of West Egg on affluent
Long Island. An exquisite book that will stay with you forever. 5) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S Thompson Another book to read and feel cool about. If your summer sucks, read about someone else taking a lot of drugs in America. 6) Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell This book is proof that someone is always having a worse time than you. Orwells memoir of poverty in two of the most affluent cities makes shocking reading. 7) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho This is one of those books that everyone really likes and I think is totally lame. Either way, its apparently moving and uplifting. A man travels around searching for something only to find that its not about finding anything, its about what you left behind or whatever. I dont know. Maybe youll like it. 8) Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden Not strictly a travel novel, but you will feel like youve travelled after reading it. A fascinating novel about the life of a Japanese Geisha in the 1940s. 9) My Vintage Summer by Jane Elmor Another trendy novel about being a punk in the 1970s. Full of music and vintage clothes. It also appears to be summer throughout the entire 400 page novel.
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Reading about grannies; act like one

By Sophie Vickery, Literature Team
esearch within the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has found that encountering information regarding certain stereotypes influences our own behaviour as we are influenced by the stereotypes characteristics. One experiment showed that participants faced with concepts of rudeness interrupted the experimenter more quickly than participants primed with polite-related stimuli. Another experiment found that participants shown elderly stereotypes walked more slowly down the hallway when leaving the experiment. Therefore, reading about certain stereotypes can
influence our own behaviour. If a book focuses on a teenagers anger or a heros courage, will we then become more aggressive or brave? It may sound a little far-fetched but consider the tragic moments in a book which then leave you feeling a low for the rest of the day. Or when you read an inspirational, feel-good story and then walk holding your head that little bit higher, with a spring in your step. Does reading about smart characters inspire you to revise? Perhaps a novel with plenty of speech could motivate us to be more chatty. So be aware when you next read about characters with particular noticeable characteristics as you may become that stereotype yourself; whether its a daring action hero, little old lady, or aggressive villain.
The Stags twitter fiction from throughout the year

Here is the some what dis-jointed, complete twitter fiction story. Thank you to Marilyn Johnston, Ellis Taylor, Alex Smith, Sophie Vickery and Becky Richmond! I hope you had enjoyed the fortnightly installments of twitter fiction. You may now have a read of the whole text and see if you can work out what is going on...
Running is not fun. Especially when youre running away from something, or someone. I had no idea where to go, how was I going to escape? I was trapped in a body that didnt feel like mine. What is this tail?! Where were my eyebrows and hands?! I needed a wizard or something... but this is real life, no wizards. Im running from real life problems. Money, friends, love. Too much of some and too little of the others. I nearly lost it all that night. He was so close to finding out what I had done. I cannot be deceived though. I am far too clever for that... Or am i? I dont know. Ive never known. Im very off topic! I dont know if Im chasing something or running. Ive somehow deceived myself. But I dont blame myself. Instead I just run away from judgement. Escaping the clutches of old, veering towards a forest of new beginnings. I decided to make a new start. I thought escaping to the manor hotel on the moor would be a good idea
Reading said to provide more self-esteem than going to the gym

By Sophie Vickery, Literature Team
ara Tointon, famous for playing Dawn Swann in Eastenders, is supporting a new campaign to encourage Britain to read by particularly focussing on those who suffer with dyslexia. Sponsored by galaxy, the charity, Quick Reads, are introducing a new collection of bite-size novels, each shorter than 128 pages. They are aimed at those who find big novels daunting and simply lack the time to read. The charity wants to illustrate readings ability to relieve stress and expand knowledge. It has even been argued that books give more self-esteem than going to the gym. Quick Reads project director, Cathy Rentzenbrink, said: Reading can bring so much to your life, from giving you something to discuss with friends to helping you relax or taking you to another world, so its sad to think that one in four people are in such a reading rut that they hardly ever pick up a book. Tointon has backed similar campaigns before since her acting career highlighted her own difficulties with reading as she found she particularly struggled to learn lines. The documentary raised awareness of the large number of us who suffer from various degrees of dyslexia and found that 12 million in the UK suffer from reading difficulties, while 4 million have never read properly. The project was originally launched by Tony Blair in 2006 and has been very successful since. 60 titles have been published and over 3 million copies have been sold. This years Quick Reads were released on the 14th February and are all priced at 1 and include titles
by Kathy Lette, Simon Kernick and Andy McNab.
Emily Smart Literature Editor

I cannot believe that this time has come already. Being the Literature Editor for The Stag has been a fantastic opportunity and something that I will definitely miss. The whole Stag team has been great and I will severely miss working with you all. I want to say a big thank you to my team of writers; Rachel, Ankur, Alexandra, Joseph, Marilyn, Lauren and not forgetting the best copy editor going, Sophie Vickery. I will leave you in the capable hands of writer, now Lit editor, Shiri Shah. Good luck, youre going to be great!
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This year has flown by; I cant believe its the last issue already! Ive had an amazing time as Film Editor of The Stag, its given me great opportunities and Ive loved reviewing all of the new big screen releases. However, I couldnt have done it without Tina Morman, who has been my designer this year a big thanks to her! I also want to thank Beth Goss and Ankur Banerjee, who have been my regular writers. I am confident to be leaving the section in the extremely capable hands of Sophia Field. See you next year, Surrey!
Fast and Furious 6
Candice Ritchie Film Editor
The BaaderMeinhof Complex

By Ankur Banerjee, Film Team By Arran Coe, Film Team us into a world where cars can bring down planes with ropes, and gravity can be defied if you are Vin Diesel. It did seem, in the movie theatre, that the implausibility was not only felt by me; on numerous occasions an intense moment of action was met with a ripple of laughter. Despite its overdose of clich speeches, and the way bullets bend away from point blank targets (a little too regularly), Fast 6 did not disappoint. This is not a film to be taken too seriously, you get exactly what you expect; speed, violence, muscle, and a great, up-to-date soundtrack. You may be thinking that the series has exhausted itself, and you may be right, but all I know is that I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I will always have a soft spot for unrealistic action, and this franchise is yet to let me down. The seventh Fast and Furious film has already been commissioned for next summer, and I know I will be forking out my green; it will be a familiar 90 minutes well spent.
his month, the Fast & Furious franchise returned to the big screen. As expected, the high-octane sixth installment delivers numinous outrageous stunts and will fill the hole in your heart that can only be filled with exploding bridges and gearcrunching drag races. Federal agent and muscle man, Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), recruits the old team to take down a group of highly-skilled havoc-wreaking international criminals. Despite being settled with a new baby and a surprisingly understanding wife, Brian OConnor (Paul Walker) joins the team in an attempt to take down the gang and locate Letty, who by use of poetic license joins us from the dead. The movie provides its audience with the standard array of edge-of-your-seat action and snappy one-liners. The chase scenes pertain to their usual rearrangement of the laws of physics, inviting
he Baader-Meinhof Complex (originally Der Baader Meinhof Komplex) explores the growth and downfall of a radical leftist group in 60s/70s Germany called the Red Army Faction (RAF) that engaged in terrorist acts as a form of political protest. It is named after its two main leaders, Andreas Baader and Ulrike Meinhof. Unless you are German, its unlikely that you will be familiar with the events depicted in the film - based on real-life events - which makes the film an interesting lesson in modern history. In tone, it reminded me of Munich due to the similar subject matter - the attack on the Munich Olympics is acknowledged in this film too - except in this case the film focuses on the terrorists. The Baader-Meinhof Complex does a good job of explaining the motivations of the terrorists without glorifying them. Recommended watch for any history buff.
The Wave
By Ankur Banerjee, Film Team
he Wave, originally Die Welle, is a German film that does not shy away and does not tread lightly. The setup for the film depicts an anti-establishment teacher in a high school who decides to offer a class on autocracy as a way of showing how fascism could have taken hold in Hitlers Germany, a supposedly-democratic country - and things escalate quickly when the students let the power go to their heads. While not quite as disturbing as the Stanford prison experiment (and films based on it), it is nevertheless considered a classic in Germany for its presentation of how national socialism can take root even in the modern-day world. The film just feels a tad contrived to be a rated as a good film.
Star Trek Into Darkness

By Jim Onyemenam, Film Team ust like the original, Star Trek Into Darkness is an incredibly stylistic adventure, with graphics nothing short of what one would expect from a J.J. Abrams movie. Many movies that go to such lengths tend to favour style over substance which results in an incredibly grand and wonderful experience thats ultimately unfulfilling. Star Trek Into Darkness, on the other hand, balances style and substance in an equal and effective measure. The story again follows Jim Kirk, recently demoted due to his typically excessive and adventurous escapades, when a particularly devastating and brutal attack, orchestrated by the genius and emotionless John Harrison, (a.k.a. Khan), drives him into a chase that will test his inventiveness, worth to his crew, and relationship with Spock. The entire film shuttles on at warp-speed pace with a constantly twisting yet watertight and solid plot. But that is not the greatest achievement. The greatest and most resounding achievement has to be the acting. Firstly, the entire story tests the relationships between characters. For instance, Kirk is willing to break the rules to protect Spock, but as we see early on, Spocks adherence to the rules could
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make him undermine Kirk. Kirks nonchalance is overly dangerous. Spocks adherence is overly safe. There is an intricate but fragile dynamic to that relationship - a dynamic that Khan tests, and pushes to the limit. The entire source of the films gravity is Spock, Kirk, and the pressure imposed by Khan. So obviously the quality of the leads, and the cast as a whole, is paramount. Chris Pine and Zach Quinto return in the same incredible form as the films predecessor.
Khan is a genius; intellect and action all rolled in one.

The filmmakers did nothing to hide the similarities he bore with the leads. He is the dark version of Spock and Kirk. In Cumberbatchs own words Same coin, different sides. He has Kirks resolve, his end-justifies-the-means attitude, accompanied with Spocks intense rationality and emotionless nature. This renders him almost indestructible, but possibly also shows why Kirk and Spock need each other so much. Khan is a genius; intellect and action all rolled in one. He is what Kirk and Spock can be, what they are when they are together, and ultimately it is through that camaraderie, (and eventual understanding of both what they mean to each other, and what they are willing to do to save the other) in which they finally defeat him. The characterisations are fantastic, graphics stunning, acting top-class all round. The recurring theme of what one is willing to do to save their crew/family permeates every second of the plot. This is a perfect carry-on from the first instalment, a definite must see, and will definitely be classed as one of the most riveting movies of 2013.
Luhrmanns The Great Gatsby

By Jim Onyemenam, Film Team
The greatest and most resounding achievement has to be the acting.

The one character that gives this film its edge - the edge that I feel makes it even better than its predecessor is Benedict Cumberbatch who is fearsome and captivating, manipulating and versatile, formidable and incredible. He carries a Bane-like presence without the larger-than-life mass. His deep, resonant, captivating voice pulls you in, letting you know that this brutal, savage, amoral human is not an anarchist. He has a purpose, he has an aim, and you had better fear him because of it. Cumberbatchs portrayal was amazing and his character was extremely intriguing.
Project Nim
By Siobhan Harris, Film Team
az Luhrmann brings us here what must be said to be a glorious and fairly accurate reimagination and modernisation of Fitzgeralds timeless classic about love, hope, aspiration, and inevitable disappointment. That definition is important because the movie is not an adaptation, strictly speaking, not a transmutation from paper to film. No rather it is a modern retelling, veritably affecting in its own right, stunning and emotionally gruelling. The Great Gatsby follows Nick Caraway, who moves to New York and experiences the grand nature of life in the Big Apple. He becomes a mediator for the doomed relationship between Jay Gatsby, his lavish neighbour a man fuelled by hope, and his cousin, Daisy Buchanan, who was previously romantically involved with Gatsby, but is now married to Tom, a cheating but wealthy and provident brute who lives across the lake. In typically Luhrmann extravagance, the first half of the film definitely favours style over substance or mystery, but the film is made in the second half. The Great Gatsby is a story of remarkable depth and meaning. Jay Gatsby himself represents the existential power wielded by men, the power to refashion ones self and become someone greater, and his failure showing the futility of that power. It is a story of lust and hope, reaching for a dream which may seem so close but can never be grasped. It is also a critique of the careless, wealth-driven lifestyle of the rich and powerful. Without revealing major spoilers, these are the core themes explored by Fitzgerald in his landmark novel, and although Lurhmanns rendition cannot be said to be the most accurate, it does retain these themes, and that is what is important. The actors were all near-perfect. Carey Mulligan embodied Daisy, sweet and in her own words, a pretty little fool. Her character is more than Gatsbys love interest, she symbolises the target of aspiration. Mulligan does fail however to portray the complete depth her character deserves, because she is
not just a frail and petite sycophant, but also the cause of tragedy. She is child-like, not just in the sense that she is excited at the prospect of attention, but also that she is careless with it when she gets it. These aspects of her character are breezed over. Nonetheless, her performance was moderately impressive. Tobey Macguire as Nick Carraway, the naive spectator to the events, may be seen as possibly bland, but rather it was possibly the most consistent thing with the book; him being innocent and callow. He was however unconvincing as a broken and depressed alcoholic undergoing therapy, scenes which were not in the book but may be seen as necessary to frame the narrative in the film. Transmutating Carraways narration from book to film has been and will forever be an impossible issue. In the novel, we are Nick; we see what he sees and respect and trust his judgement. He is, in essence, an empty shell that we fill. A film cannot achieve this, it cannot have one of its leads be an empty vessel. Making Nick Carraway a broken alcoholic may not have been the most astute move, but it was necessary and did more good than ill to the film. Leonardo DiCaprio on the other hand was more than flawless. He was nuanced, every aspect of him bleeding Gatsby, bleeding hope and ambition. Gatsbys entire life is a performance designed to enthral Daisy, and DiCaprio makes this known in every movement, in every word, with his solid poise, his forced accent, and perfectly coiffed hair. And in the moments where his charade slips, where you see a man straining to the limit to get what he wants, being so near yet so far, his tension and frustration is palpable. Before seeing the film it was difficult to imagine anyone playing Gatsby. After seeing the film, it is impossible. The original score is mellow and soft, a welcome release from the riotous amalgamation of jazz and rap that makes up Jay-Z music contribution, which does help in reflecting the extravagance and decadence of 1920s New York, but came very close to being headache-inducing.
One may argue that the film was overhyped. One may suggest that the film trades in Fitzgeralds original depth and pensiveness for spectacle and decadence. Admittedly, when adapting such a renowned novel one has a duty to be consistent with it, but in my honest opinion, Luhrmanns Great Gatsby made Fitzgeralds novel new again,
drowned us in the relatable splendour till we were just as exhausted of it as Nick was by the end, whilst maintaining the true heart of the story, of Gatsby; that die-hard ambition, that extraordinary sense of hope that may not be rewarded, but indisputably makes a man Great.
im Chimpsky was no ordinary chimpanzee. That is, after he was taken from his mother at birth in 1973. After this, humans nurtured him as part of a research project led by Herbert Terrace of the University of Colombia, aiming to determine whether or not a primate raised by humans could develop a limited language based on American Sign Language. The film walks through the very first steps in Nims life right through to its tragic ending. It is heartbreaking but also warming to see the affection of some of Nims human friends, and his attachment to them. However, it also shows the dangers. Nim died of a heart attack in 2000. It was produced in 2011 as a British documentary film. It has highlighted the effects of research projects going wrong, when nurture tries to intervene with nature.
Perhaps best described as watching a baby grow up and then be rejected for his nature, emphasises the implications of such research projects on primates. Nim was eventually left alone and isolated, unable to accept anyone; human or primate. He was showing all the signs of mistrust. The end of the film shows Nim accepting a primate as his friend during the last few years of his life, which is warming to say the least. Watching it, I was attached and so happy for Nim, seeing him accepted by the many humans he interacted with. However, his nature to gnaw when angry and hit out was evident later on, and the full effects of realizing this were felt. I would highly recommend giving it a watch; it is an eye-opener into the world of primates and just how similar they are to us. Not only that, but also the implications of trying to alter nature. At only an hour and a half long, it is well worth a watch.
The Place Beyond The Pines

yan Gosling? Check. Bradley Cooper? Check. Eva Mendes? Check. I thought I was going to see a predictable film about impossibly beautiful people. Probably some sort of love triangle, involving a good shot of Miss. Mendes tits. What I did see wasnt about beautiful people. Ryan Gosling looks distressingly unattractive in this film. I did see a lot of Miss. Mendes nipples, but only because Romina (her character) rarely seemed to wear a bra with her tank tops. Gosling and Cooper give the performance of their lives in The Place Beyond the Pines. Its one of the most ambitious
Hollywood films Ive ever seen. Luke (Gosling) is a motorcycle stunt rider and has a one night stand with Romina (Mendes); she becomes pregnant and has a child. Luke is desperate to provide for his child, and turns to robbing banks, a decision which puts him in direct collision with Avery (Cooper), a young police officer eager for advancement in a corrupt police force. The Place Beyond the Pines is a strange film. It feels more like something one would watch at the Sundance Festival, rather than the local Odeon. The film is long and slow. But its not boring. The script is incredibly realistic, and the characters are beautifully drawn (and acted). Visually stunning; this
film will appeal to anyone who loves Instagram (so almost everyone, apparently). My one point of contention with The Place Beyond the Pines is that the incredibly realistic script is rather at odds with the didactic message of the film. This film is all about doubling; the sins of the father being repeated endlessly by the son. Its kind of depressing really, the implication is that no matter what you do in life you cant break the cycle. Its an interesting point and poignantly expressed, but this slightly heavy-handed metaphor breaks what otherwise would have been incredibly realistic. A wonderful film that I very nearly loved.
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21 & Over
By Candice Ritchie, Film Editor
group of males go out, get drunk and a series of mishaps unfold its not a surprise that 21 & Over comes from the writers of The Hangover. There are certainly a number of similarities, from reflecting on the drunken adventures of the night before, to getting the party boy so drunk that the rest are left to fix the mess. In fact, they even go as far as to include an obligatory Asian wild-child named Jeff Chang (Justin Chon), probably to replicate the infamous Mr. Chow. But, to my disappointment, they were missing an Alan. The only real differences I could see were the reason for celebration (birthday as opposed to stag-do), age of the characters (college students rather than middle-aged men) and the fact that, rather than trying to find their friend, they are trying to find their friends house. Its entirely unoriginal and predictable. Writers Jon Lucas and Scott Moore clearly couldnt wait for the release of The Hangover 3 and clearly had some time to kill. Nonetheless, being from the writers of The Hangover, we expect hilarity and thats exactly what we get. Whats not funny about a wasted guy acting like a total idiot? But it almost felt
as though the entire film was just a series of funny moments. Undoubtedly, thats what the film intended the plot is so simple that it lacks any real development and the characters are completely void of depth. There are times when a bigger storyline begins to develop, such as when Miller (Miles Teller) and Casey (Skylar Astin) find a gun in Jeffs pocket and learn he was previously arrested. But such possibilities for an intriguing plot are wasted on boring conclusions. Miles Teller, whose last film was Project X (three teenagers, a party and, of course, the same writers Im sensing a theme) is mediocre. Skylar Astin, who was far better in Pitch Perfect, is equally as disappointing. The only actor that I felt really embraced the role of their character was Justin Chon perhaps owing to his recent roles in the Twilight series. He was the single provider of comedy in this film, despite appearing unconscious for half of it. If youre going to enjoy this film, you need to accept it for what it is: ninety-three minutes of laughing at a drunken twenty-one year old. Its not something thats going to change your life or create any thought-provoking issues apart from maybe steering you away from drinking at that party next week.
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Music FESTIVAL SPECIAL 2013 The best of all the festivals

Two music writers compare reasons for their chosen festival, but where will you decide to go?
Headliners: Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Rammstein
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like my rock. I like metal. I really do like my loud music. It made sense, therefore, to opt for Download this year, the only major rock and metal festival in the UK (since Sonisphere got cancelled for the second year running, anyway). The good thing about a festival like this is that I will be seeing around 12 of my favourite bands (weather and energy levels permitting) in the same weekend, rather than going to see them all individually. That option is a) far more expensive a festival ticket
isnt cheap, but if youre going to see several acts I like to think its value for money, b) plays havoc with stress levels, especially for a popular band, where you HAVE to be on Ticketmaster at 9:01am on the day in question and poor you if you mistype your credit card number when buying tickets because theyll be sold out if you have to try again and c) there are certain bands Ive been wanting to see for a while, but theyre American (or German Rammstein) and dont come over to the UK to tour as often as Id like. And there will be so much rock music. Did I mention I like rock?
Headliners: Elton John, Fatboy Slim, Snoop Dogg
BESTIVAL
By Thea Spalding, Music Team
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estival is the quirky four day festival held down in the Isle of Wight that seems to grow in popularity every year. The initial Bestival back in 2003 attracted just 10,000 people but now it seems to be one of the top places for festivalgoers to try, with up to 60,000 people trudging up in their wellies last year. And it would appear that they all had an amazing time, after it was awarded the prestigious title of the Best Major UK Festival. I can give validation to this, after going for the first time last year myself and having the best weekend of my summer. The thing about Bestival is that oddly enough, its not just about the music. So, dancing to Stevie Wonder last year was a memorable experience but what really made it for me was all of the activities you could do on the side. From a disco in a willow
tree, to an inflatable church where you can get married the list of things to take part in is endless. I even spent a day last year making clay figures and sipping on a cocktail in a Bollywood themed London bus! On top of that it is of course renowned for its fancy dress theme, only adding to the fun and outrageousness! With its 10th anniversary this year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever before, and everyones expected to go all out for the HMS dress theme with headliners including Elton John and Snoop Dogg (or should I say Lion now?). The line-up ranges all the way from musical legends such as Fat Boy Slim to new found talent like Bastille and Jessie Ware. So if you have a varied music taste, a love for the arts and enjoy getting your hands dirty, Bestival is definitely the one for you!
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Theres a perfect festival out there for you this summer

By Becky Worley, Music Editor
Festival pick n mix

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lasto is the go to festival for your standard music lover, with a range of genres and a feel-good atmosphere. Acts include: The Rolling STones, Arctic Monkeys, Laura Mvula, Mumford and Sons, Ben Howard, Two Door Cinema Club, Bastille, Everything Everything, Dizzee Rascal, Alt-J, the list just goes on... For the sheer quality and amount in their line up, Glastonbury continue to reign the festival scene, especially with celebrities such as Kate Moss and Alexa Chung frequenting. 26th - 30th of June.
Why I I love... love... Why FooWarpaint Fighters

By Jason Hough, Music Team ust to save getting this pun done and out of the way: yes, Dave Grohl is my hero. Foo Fighters, all my life (enough references now I promise) have been a band that have seemingly interwoven themselves through moments in my childhood, but it wasnt truly until 2005s In Your Honour came out that I started to pay attention. At a difficult time in my life, around the same time music started to mould the person I am today, I heard Best of You and in awe of how powerful it was, I took refuge inside it, forming part of a heavily influential group of songs I held important to me in getting through that time. There is so much unbridled raw emotion and almost anguish in
Ive ever listened to as of right now and All My Life will most likely remain my favourite song ever. In my opinion, its the best song ever written: it is completely flawless. The intro is instantly distinguishable, only being one note repeated but that one note and that speech bears such channelled intensity that I dont believe many songs can match. It bursts to life with such enjoyable ferocity, the sheer catharsis caused by screaming the lyrics as loud as you can is immeasurable and when that explosive twin guitar assault comes in, I jump off walls and head-bang so hard to the point I endanger my life regularly. To me, it is the epitome of chaos and sheer perfection. A signature moment of modern rock that unifies every person in
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reamfields is a dance music festival featuring DJ sets and live acts. It originated as an offshoot event by the nightclub Cream in Liverpool. The line up includes: Duke Dumont, The Prodigy, Aviici, Knife Party, Zane Lowe, Paul Oakenfold, Julio Bashmore, Baauer, Skream, Benga, Danny Howard, David Guetta, Otto Knows and Groove Armada. If you love strobe lights and dance music then this is the one for you. 23rd - 25th August.
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ongratulations to Surreys own Saul Harris and Alexander OFarrell for winning The Stags competition and are now heading off to Latitude 2013! The line up includes: Bloc Party, Maccabees, Kraftwerk, Foals, Grizzly Bear, James Blake, Cat Power, Jessie Ware, Alt-J, Disclosure, Rudimental as well as comedians, writers, dancers and artists. It definitely promises variety to spice up the usual festival format. 18th - 21st of July.
It was like hearing the music equivalent of an avalanche and thats what struck me.
Daves grizzled screams that it was like pain relief to hear such saliently relevant lyrics tearing through his vocal chords, with roaring guitars, absolutely visceral and ear-splitting in their tone, reinforced by a seismic drum performance. It was like hearing the music equivalent of an avalanche and thats what struck me. The album remained on repeat for months, a rugged road companion of 11 rock songs that never deteriorated or dulled in quality. Each listen was a moment of sheer bliss. It was a haven I could call my own. Fast forward somewhat eight years and not too much has changed. I have moved on from In Your Honour to much more extravagant music endeavours, but I very much still have a soft spot for the album. I probably consider the debut Foo Fighters album as the second best album a singular objective: go ballistic. This is the essence of why I love Foo Fighters. An 18-year back catalogue of memorable anthems that captures the minds and hearts of people worldwide. Dave Grohl clearly cares a lot about his craft from his outspoken views on American Idol and X Factor to his SXSW speech this year, but is one of the most funny and kind-hearted individuals on this planet. He is single-handedly the only person that can cheer me up without fail. Without Foo Fighters, my life would be so different and I cant even imagine I would be the same person I am today. If I should ever meet Dave Grohl, other than uncontrollably screaming like an overexcited fan girl, I wish to tell him of the impact he and his music have made on my life and buy him a drink because he really is my hero.
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The Great Gatsby Soundtrack:

Transcending time or simply hit-and-miss?
By Shiri Shah, Music Team
ith great confidence I can assure individuals who have not yet encountered the music of, or the film The Great Gatsby, that it is not to be missed. Bryan Ferry has cleverly used the contemporary tracks of well-known artists such as Jack White, Gotye, Florence + The Machine, Jay Z, Emile Sand, etc., and restyled them completely, jazzing them up to fit the 1930s settings and sultry aesthetics of the movie. But whilst Kanye Wests voice is heard over the trailer, and fastpaced dance music is being enjoyed by the hedonists at Gatsbys extravagant parties we might miss the transcendental qualities of
this idea, and feel a bit thrown off and confused and the complete irrelevance of will.i.am and Myrtles apartment. I would be lying if I didnt say the music pleased me, I found myself almost moving to the beats on the cinema chairs; Ferrys work on the tracks have not been ignored, and it can be said that the music allowed the hedonistic qualities, the absurdity, and the intense romance to be exemplified with the jazzy overtones. It is probably a matter of opinion; others may appreciate the mash up between time and culture a lot more than some. Personally, I would rather be entertained by the soundtrack at home, separately from Carraways 1930s New York.
Becky Worley Music Editor
Goodbye Stag Readers! It has been a fun, stressful and crazy year on The Stag, also happening to be my final year at Surrey University, so this is very sad on all counts. I would like to say a big thank you to anyone who has read and enjoyed my music section this year as well as my lovely team of writers who have been there helping me out. Thank you also to my copy editor Hannah Wann. Good luck to The Stag team of next year! Farewell, my beautiful readers.
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SUNS Inter-Uni dance competition
By Neelam Gurung, President of SUNS
ne of the highlights of the International Festival 2013 at the University of Surrey was non other than the Inter-Dance Competition, held by Surrey University Nepalese Society (SUNS) and led by the president, Neelam Gurung. It was undoubtedly the most successful event of the year, all the contestants delivered raw energy and pumping moves. This involved a diversity of dances from North to South Nepal, from hip-hop to cultural, Bollywood to Hollywood, from past and present, to emphasize the influences and contexts of dances in Nepalese culture. To add more diversity to the show, the Pakistani Society exhibited their traditional cultural wear, as well as getting the whole audience singing classical Bollywood songs. The SUNS was established in 2009 and was nominated the Best International Society of the year 2012. The society has found success over the years and has featured and headlined at most international events held by the University. Inter-Uni Dance Competition, which was held on 9th March, wowed the crowds with dynamic, thunderous dances. Ten different Nepalese Society from universities across the UK participated in the competition and the retired Lt
Lal Bdr Gurung (choreographer), Sashi Thapa Subba (theatre artist/ performer), Sexy Shishi (B-Boy dancer) and Parika Ale (1st runner up of Miss Nepal UK, dancer) were on the judging panel. The event took a formal start at 2.30 pm with the inauguration by his Excellency, Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise. With an astonishing performance the first prize of 500 was won by Bournemouth University Nepalese Society (BUNS) with dancers Kevin Rai, Kewal Rai, Brik Shahi and Suju Gurung. These performers dazzled the judges and the audience by their improvised moves on The Harlem Shake and their breathtaking sexy dance steps that set the dance floor on fire. The all-girl group from Brunel University Nepalese Society, who performed the famous
Nepali classic song Darpanchaya, won the second spot and took home the price of 300. Following closely on third place was South London College (SLC) who made a tremendous effort in delivering mesmerizing moves to the evergreen Nepali song Mero Geet. The event would not have been successful without the wonderful audiences, hard-working volunteers, judges, sponsors, and media partners. This event was kindly sponsored by SO Asia, Thai Express and Gurkha Global Security Services. The net amount raised from this event will go towards a worthy cause, Health Camp in Nepal. The event ended around 7.30 pm but the fun continued throughout the evening where an after party was held for everyone to show off their dance skills.
Shalini Thondrayen Societies Editor

Hey all Stag readers, Im going to try and refrain myself from crying as I write this message. It has been a really a fantastic year, I honestly cannot believe how fast it has gone! It feels like I was laying up the very first issue back in September, yesterday. Despite trying my hardest to do it myself, I remember it ended up with me calling Alexandra for a STAG EMERGENCY! Anyways, Ill keep this short. I want to say thank you to my reliable copy editor Hannah Wann and Societies writers that have sent me emails this year. Youve all been great. Its sad knowing that this is my final issue but I know I have left it in the capable hands of Alice Wilkinson; who I am sure will continue to make the Societies section as fun and colourful as it should be!
Alice Wilkinson New Societies Editor

Bournemouth University (BU-UN) with their gold medal.
Surrey Student PEN welcomes new committee

By Zoe Field, PenSoc
urrey Student PEN has been a society at the university since 2011, and in that short time has produced events and campaigns to recruit new members and raise campus awareness of English PEN. English PEN is a charity that works promoting free speech, human rights and literature, and Surrey Student PEN was established to promote its work. The AGM was held on 30th April and new committee members voted in. The new position holders are as follows: President Sophie Smith; Vice President - Sophie Vickery; Treasurer & Press Officer - Annie Driscoll; Press Officer - Zoe Field; Student Liaison Officer - Bimotife Ayanbadejo; Marketing Officer -
Apria Hunjan. There are still spaces available on the committee to be filled, so if you are interested in joining the committee or becoming part of the street team, then email ussu.englishpen@surrey.ac.uk. As always, everyone is invited to attend meetings, events, socials or to take up a position! It doesnt matter what year youre in or what degree youre doing, this is your chance to get involved. So far Surrey PEN has collaborated with The Stag, GU2 and Stag TV, and plans for the next academic year include connecting with other societies, particularly politically-minded ones. There are also hopes for more trips and activities to create opportunities for more students to be engaged and
have their own impact on human rights and freedom of speech. Previous events held or attended by PEN include promoting international authors at the USSU International Festival, insightful book readings with featured guests (and free wine!) and visits from award winning, internationally renowned authors. As well as offering valuable experience and helping you to provide a positive impact on the world, joining PEN is a great way to have fun and make new friends. Look out for us at Freshers Fayre and like the society page on Facebook for updates and plenty of chances to get involved. Do something more with your time at University; become a member of PENSoc.
A brief low-down about me: Im currently going into my third year as an English Literature with Creative Writing student, whilst doing my second year as Marketing Director for LitSoc. As you may have already figured, you are at the hotspot for societies news, events and updates where I hope you will be left feeling in the know, and thus ravenous for more juicy information. If youre an aspiring writer/journalist and are dying to be part of my section, well, SOCIETIES NEEDS YOU! (Yes, Im pointing at you.) Im a one (wo) man band at the present, and it would be a delight if those willing to get involved join, so we can hypothetically become an orchestra and make sweet music. Simply drop me an email!
Well done to all Society Committees, youve had a fantastic year! Best of luck to next years leaders, who Im sure youll be reading about in these pages.
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GU2 Radios best year yet?

By Adam Ladowski, GU2
Year of the jugglers Politics Society: A great

end to a great year!
By Denise Juvane, Politics Society
dont think Ive ever been prouder to be a part of 1350AM GU2 Radio. If you were at the Student Awards, you may have seen your student radio station picked up the Society Improvement and Development Award. I may be a little biased, but I cant think of a more deserving group to take home the award. Ive been a part of the radio since I started at Surrey three years ago, but I think the station has come further this year than ever before. The process actually began more than a year ago when James Bale and Sarah Cooper, the previous Manager and Deputy Manager of GU2, spent weeks putting together an application to the Alumni Fund and raising funds to pay for a brand new desk in the studio. Weve been using the same hardware for almost 30 years so this couldnt have been more appreciated. Thanks to their hard work, and to the technical team for putting it all together over the Summer break, GU2 had the best possible start in September. The studio had a new lease of life and a fresh new batch of Freshers eager to get on air! I think the biggest thank you of this has to go to the Marketing team and every member who got involved this year in making sure every single student knows what they should be tuning in to (hint: its GU2 Radio). You may remember the infamous GU2 scarf draped around the Stag statue this Winter to keep his neck warm. Thanks to the hard work of Samie Curtis, knitting almost 20 foot of woollen scarf, everyone coming in and
out of the Uni saw our name. GU2 also managed to attract national attention with the Battle of the Sexes music videos. Looking to do something funny for money, the boys and the girls of GU2 recreated some of the greatest moments in pop history to decide the best Comic Relief single of all time. Between them, the videos attracted over 10,000 views on Youtube, but the boys pipped the girls to the post with their rather unique interpretation of One Directions One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks). Its easy to get hung up on the amazing publicity stunts of your presenters, but without the hard work of the entire committee making sure everything ticks over behind the scenes, none of this would have been possible. Technical have been working non-stop since September to make sure that the GU2 studios dont explode, and Music have been keeping your playlists up to date with the latest music from the top 40 right through to local bands from ACM. I dont want to reveal too many plans just yet, but with an entire studio refurbishment happening over the Summer break, winning the Society Improvement and Development Award was just the beginning! Next year is set to be the biggest and best your student radio station has ever had. When you come back in September well be Stag Radio, so pop over to our stand at Freshers Fayre and sign up. Ive never regretted getting involved and I can guarantee you wont either. With opportunities in everything from presenting to producing to web design, there really is something for everyone.
his academic year, the Politics Society has endeavoured to maintain that members engage through various events. Being a small departmental society, one of the major goals for this academic year was to make sure all students were catered for and that membership went beyond politics students. Having successfully engaged students through constant Model United Nations meetings and regular nights out, we hope that all members have thoroughly
enjoyed all the effort put in by the 2012-13 committee. With MP, Anne Milton, being our first guest speaker at the beginning of the year, the committee thought it was appropriate to end the year with yet another speaker. MP for South West Surrey and Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, will be at the University on Friday 24th May from 2pm at TB02- all welcome to attend. Thank you to all our members for making this academic year a memorable one.
By Mungalo Bain, Juggling and Circus Skills Society Sec.
The boys and girls of GU2 Radio fight it out to decide the best Comic Relief single of all time
The Gatekeepers of Gay

By Zoe Field, PenSoc
iterary bad boy Bret Easton Ellis is no stranger to controversy, and has spoken out in recent weeks against the way members of the LGBT community are treated by the media. The author of American Psycho, which received an outraged response upon release in 1991, has been at the centre of contentions for most of his career due to his no-holdsbarred attitude to violent and sexually graphic content. Ellis issues lie with the way in which celebrities are patronised, alongside empowered, for their decision to come out. Sparked by the recent coming out of American Basketball star Jason Collins, Ellis states that the media and gay campaigners impose a sanctified vision of homosexuality to the public, assuming that straight culture does not necessarily want, or need to see, real or flawed gay people. Ellis claims that when Collins came out as gay on the cover of Sports Illustrated, that he was treated like a child who needed to be honoured and praised for being good enough to project his sexuality to the public. But what about all those gay people who do not want to become campaigners or teachers about all things good and gay, and would rather just live their lives not worrying what the media is claiming about
them? Ellis claims that a straightjacket of sweet, sexually un-threatening and supersuccessful gays is forced on individuals such as himself (he recently described himself as gay after years of refusing to label his sexuality) and is almost a new form of victimisation. Around the same time as Jason Collinss sexuality was revealed, another American pro basketball player came out, Brittney Griner, a woman. Griners revelation received little response and was treated nonchalantly, most probably because she is a woman. Jim Buzinski, a founder of Outsports.com (a Web site about homosexuality and sports) said Can you imagine if it was a man who did the exact same thing? Everyones head would have exploded. And thats exactly what did happen when Jason Collins came out. The media was shocked that a masculine man, who tackled other players aggressively and showered with his team mates, could be homosexual. Why is there such a double standard when a woman reveals the same thing? The organisation that Bret Easton Ellis projected much anger at is GLAAD, an American group that aims to improve the status of the LGBT community through media portrayal. Ellis has tweeted certain comments in the past few years that GLAAD have taken offence at, including "I like the idea of Glee, but why is it that every time I
hat a year its been for the Juggling and Circus Skills Society! To begin with, our membership has risen dramatically. Whilst there have been a lot of new members from the student body, we are proud to say that we have begun to draw in members from Guildford and the surrounding areas as well. Our meetings have also become more varied rather than the traditional, juggling-focused evenings, we have begun to branch out into other disciplines. The most successful of these has been acrobalancing: standing on each other, in what should be impossible positions and looking outstandingly cool in the process. This has become very popular within the society, to the extent that we even ran a dedicated acro-balance workshop. We have also bought in different apparatus, including hula hoops
(think theyre easy? You cant be doing anything interesting with them, then!), as well as poi and staffs for all those aspiring Jedi out there. Recently, we have also taken to slack-lining think tightrope meets trampoline, but with more excitement. Now that summers (kind of) here, we can often be found enjoying the sunshine on PATS field of a Wednesday, from around six onwards. If you arent sure if were there, just look for the people juggling, or walking on an impossibly narrow line between two trees. We really arent hard to spot, but if youd like to find out more, then find us on Facebook: just look up Surrey University Juggling and Circus Skills Society. If youre still not sure about turning up, remember that people pay money to see some of the stuff we do, but dont get to learn how to do it afterwards. Plus you get to enjoy the sun. You have nothing to lose, but a whole host of crazy skills to gain!
Literature Society trip to The Great Gatsby!

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By Shiri Shah, Litsoc Social Sec. s soon as the film was released (16/05/13), LitSoc were ready and rearing to make an appearance at Guildfords Odeon cinema to catch a viewing of Luhrmanns (also known for Moulin Rouge! and Romeo and Juliet) anticipated film, which seems to have promised sultry and striking aesthetics with powerful dialogue. The cinema was fairly dull at the four oclock viewing as people were still at work or just getting home from school, so our experience was left undisturbed by unwelcomed noises. Being book fanatics, most of us can safely say that because of Fitzgeralds astounding talent and eloquence, The Great Gatsby is an incredibly moving piece of writing. Therefore, the excellent narrative framing from Nick Carraway was thoroughly enjoyed. I personally appreciated that Fitzgeralds influence was not ignored, and that the story was embedded into the aesthetics of the movie and the tumbling of words around the screen solidified the emotions felt by the characters and the writer. Nikki Barret and Ronna Kress (the casting directors) did a fairly good job with the cast. Leonardo DiCaprio, once again, stunned us with a fantastic performance, and Toby Maguire fitting perfectly into Nick Carraways docile and self-conscious character. With regards to Maguire, it was certainly refreshing to see him bestowed with a fantastic role alongside DiCaprio. After his poor Peter Parker performance, it was more so to see him deliver! As this was LitSocs first event with the new committee, we can safely say that it went exceptionally well. The Literature Society can promise more merry events, social and academic, in preparation for the new academic year - so watch this space!
Tunisian blogger sentenced to 7.5 years for his words

By Annabel Driscoll, PenSoc
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watch an episode I feel like I've stepped into a puddle of HIV?". The organisation recently held an awards ceremony and actually banned Ellis from attending. He reacted by calling the decision to choose which gay people can and cant attend a ceremony - supposedly representing the LGBT community - ridiculous. He branded the organisation the "gatekeepers of politically correct gayness"; claiming that any individual not presenting as a happy homosexual with healthy mainstream values is seen as somehow defaming the cause and is assumed to be self-loathing. Ellis tweets are demonstrative of his right to free speech and his own opinions of the gay community. However, a spokesperson from GLAAD claimed that Ellis remarks were crude and offensive and his attack on them was a publicity stunt. Surrey Student PEN is a society built to encourage freedom of speech and to encourage the breaking down of 'taboo subjects. As well as promoting free speech, PEN works to defend human rights and combat censorship throughout the world.
Benson Kua
unisian Blogger, Jabeur Mejri, was arrested on the 5th March this year for using social networks to promote the release of his satirical book The Illusion of Islam .The nature of this charge has come under much speculation, what with PEN International stating that this arrest is a case of human rights. Mejri has been charged by a primary court in Mahdia, Tunisia, with disturbing the public order and violating social morals and publishing articles which violate good morals, resulting in a sentence of seven and a half years in prison. Although indeed Mejris writing clearly employs controversial subject matter, surely he deserves the right to the freedom of speech which is so integral to any form of writing. Furthermore, I hasten to add that Dan Brown received no such treatment after his critique of the Catholic Church in his fictions. Whether we agree or disagree
to this individuals writings, we can surely all agree on the assertion that no writer should be condemned to nearly a decade of imprisonment should the government have distaste for their subject matter. There is also another issue to consider, that of Mejris personal safety should he be forced to remain in prison for the extent of his sentence. Mejris lawyer has stated that he has been attacked several times by fellow prisoners once the word spread that he had insulted Islam. Furthermore, Mejri reports that he was tortured during his interrogation. It is in this case that we witness first hand the dangers caused by Penal Codes that permit the persecution of individuals for their words, and omit the human right of free speech. To hear more on the development of this case, please visit the PEN International website at http://www.pen-international. org. You may also state your solidarity with PENs campaign to free Jabeur Mejri, by sending your thoughts in to the website.
By Amy Billington, Societies Team
Strictly ballroom
n the Friday 17th May, The Surrey Ballroom and Latin Dance Club performed at the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice fundraiser at the Lakeside Country club in Farnham. This was the first external public performance the club has done this year and it was a great success. The evening was a fundraiser for the hospice with the theme of Strictly Come Dancing. The host for the evening was Richard Arnold, two strictly professionals, Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe, also danced as part of the evenings entertainment. The evening also included a live jazz band, dance lessons and a charity auction. The Surrey BLDC were asked to perform two routines; choreographed by their President Michael Stevens. The first dance was a Cha Cha to Lets get loud by Jennifer Lopez and the second a Quickstep to Amy Winehouses
Valerie. They performed to over 600 people and were thoroughly well received. After their performance, they were treated to a showcase of dances from Ian Waite and Natalie Lowe; the professionals performed a Jive, Waltz, Quickstep and Foxtrot. The Surrey BLDC also met the professionals and had the opportunity to ask questions and have photos taken. The Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice is a Surrey based adult hospice for people with terminal cancer. They support over 140 patients and carers daily and do some fantastic work. They are aiming to raise 325,000 to fund hospice care at home. If you would like to donate to their appeal then visit www.pth. org.uk. It was a fantastic evening and a great way to round the busy year off for the club. For more information on the Ballroom and Latin Dance Club please contact ussu.ballroom@ surrey.ac.uk.
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1. Do>More President, Katy Sawyer, By far the highlight of the year was when Do>More organised a Performance at Park Barn Day Centre with Gospel Choir and Jazz Orchestra. It was a great day and we were really able to make a difference in the community. A massive Thank you to everyone involved! 2. Go Green President, Kathryn Humbey, We dressed in recyclable clothing for Go Green Fashion Show as part of the national Go Green Week at re-freshers fair. 3. Coppafeel! President Jess Blake, Winning Political & Campaigns Society of the Year 2013 - an incredible end to a spectacularly boobilicious year! 4. Litsoc President, Sarah Duarte, Litsocs traditional quote crawl: a good start to a great year, thank you to everyone who has helped Litsoc grow in any way shape or form. I only hope to see Litsoc get bigger. Good luck to the new committee! 5. ChemSoc President, Amy Burton, ChemSoc Ball 2013, biggest event for the society in years, with over 100 people attending! Big thank you to Zivi, Beth, Niko, Amy, Rachel, Hannah and Toby for all their hard work! 6. PenSoc President, Shaun Gosta Millis, Students at the International Festival got involved with English PENs Writers in Translation programme. 7. EARS Publicity Officer, Joshua Tyler , We are EARS! This photo shows our biggest event: the 2013 ScraphEEp challenge. It was great fun and let us show the rest of the department some of what EARS does. 8. Enactus Surrey team share their amazing progress supporting the local community at the national competition. 9. Gospel Choir, Our photo represents the unity formed throughout our year as a Gospel Choir. The highlights include workshops, our hugely successful showcase and being invited to perform live on the X Factor 10.PhotoSoc President, Irina Niculescu, This photo defines what our Photosoc is all about! We had great fun getting together to exchange new ideas and techniques in photography as well as going out and being creative in the way we capture a moment. It was an incredible year and the best is yet to come!! 11. Indian Students Association: The International Gala Festival was our greatest success as it brought a lot of new faces together. It changed us from being a small society into a big family. Not to mention the performance itself, this gave the University a small glimpse into our colourful culture. 12. The Stag Editor, Alexandra Wilks, Here is a small section of The Stag team at the Red Carpet Night, which was organised by Editor in Chief, Abbie Stone, for all three medias. We had a brilliant night. 13. Politics Society: Model United Nations conference on the history of Yugoslavia. Last Model UN organised by the Politics Society to wrap up a successful year 14. GU2, GU2 gathered for the filming of GU2 They Know Its Christmas 15. LBGT: LGBT+ at Student Pride, Brighton, March 2013 16. Spanish Society, The Spanish society provided people with Spanish traditional food and promoted the trip to Barcelona which was held during the Easter Break. Both were a success! 17. StagTV: StagTV at the National Student Television Awards in Exeter before they won Best News and Current Affairs in the country and Highly Commended in Best Factual!
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Colours Ball 2013

Award Winners C 2013
Sally Edie Trophy (Best Coach) ANDY REYNOLDS Mayors Trophy (Community) LOWELL LEWIS Sue Jupe Plate (multiple clubs) STEPHANIE GOOCH Team Surrey Trophy (best committee member) ANA RITA MORGADO DA SILVA Nicholls Trophy (sportswoman) LIZ NG Leggett Trophy (sportsman) ROSS ABRAHAMS Sports Exec Trophy (commitment) GILLIAN LORD Club Awards: Steve the Stag award (charity) FENCING Barry Hitchcock (sustainable) TRAMPOLINE Warden of Colours (administration) MOUNTAINEERING SSPs Team of the Year WOMENS 1st TEAM VOLLEYBALL University of Surrey (improved) RIFLE Students Union (Non-BUCS) MENS FOOTBALL Caroline Newman (successful) NETBALL
By Arabella Gilby, VP Sports olours Ball on Saturday 11th May at Epsom was a fantastic success with the biggest ball ever, the night saw 520 students arrive by the coach load, ready for a night of celebrating all things student sport over the last academic year. The night was full with tears, vommiting before 8pm, countless rodeo rides, casino winnings, Steve the Stag, the drunken coach ride back to campus and of course the presentation of the awards. After last years amazing effort on the Olympic themed Opening Ceremony at G Live, the pressure was on to up the game this year. Steve the Stag everyones favourite, was on top form and the opening was featured around his life journey, going to Univeristy (Surrey of course) climbing trees and leading to him competing at last years Olympics with finally a live on stage dance-off with the Surrey Sapphire Dance squad, who did an amazing job. The presentation of award winners and shorlist spanned the length of dinner, which luckily didnt get thrown around too much, despite hundreds of nominations, they were narrowed down to the shortlist and winners. The awards were highly sought after and clubs were ecstatic about winning, which was discovered later as after only 30 minutes there was one shattered trophy, a handful of lost Colours ties and an action plan to steal the box of cups. The award highlights were the Sports Executive Trophy for most committed, which was awarded to Gillian Lord for 6 years 1st team service to Netball as well as various committee positions. The trophy with the most nomiations - The Team Surrey Trophy, went to Ana Rita Morgado Da Silva for her outstanding work in creating a womens Volleyball team this year and despite a late entry managed to have an undefeated season resulting in a league win, amongst other things. The most successful club for the second year was awarded to netball for getting all four teams promoted, having a healthy social team and an outstanding administative side. The presentaion was rounded off by a look back at Varsity 2013, a pretty great day for all who were involved. The video captured the highlights of the day and finished with a massive cheer for Team Surrey from the room. With that aside the night progressed with many more drinks from the bar, the dance floor soon filled up with the help from a live band followed by a DJ. After the Rodeo started up, much of the black tie attire had been stripped back and the flat shoes replaced heels. Some students spent the whole night switching their sporting talent to the Casino table, others on the playstation games and some dancing the night away or skipping around the room snatching any remains of the dinner wine. For some, the night had ended hours previously when their memory seemed to disappear, for others the half hour return coach journey was a chance to finish up the drinks before heading out to town or the Union and for the rest, a nap after the long night. I think everyone would agree that the whole day of getting glammed up with their club, heading to a very proffesional venue, the awards and the awesome party after made for the perfect way to end the year of sport and a great send off for those members graduating. The one thing everyone was impressed with was the proffesionalism of the stage set up, videos and awards. It did seem like a real awards evening, worth the ticket price. This would not be possible without some amazing people giving up their time, a massive thank you to Richard Hoare, James Lackovic, tireless work from Stage Crew, Jade Johnson, Kara Glassborow and Sports Exec. It really was a great night for celebrating Team Surrey, the only challenge next year is going to be finding a big enough venue!
Sport
Colours awarded to...

Club Colours: Alex Newman (Hockey) Andrew Piggott Annika Pittaros (Cheerleading) Bill Thorniley (Rugby) Brian Starkey Dominic Smetham (Hockey) Emily Chadwick-Vint (Dance) James Krestovnikoff (Rugby) Jason Graves (Ultimate) Jenny Cusselle (Fencing) Joanna Minch (Cheerleading) Joel Saltmer (M Football) Jordan Vine (Hockey) Josh ONeill Rugby) Katy Johnston (Netball) Kim Hooper (Cheerleading) Kimberley Gallagher (Dance) Luisa Richardson (Netball) Mark Lennon (M Football) Mazin Hussein (Dodgeball) Nicole Holbrook (Trampoline) Philycia Clarke (Trampoline) Sam Mullet (Surf and Wake) Scott Lee (Rugby) William Martin (M Football) Helen Piggott (Trampoline) Dan Jacobs (Badminton) Ruth Jones (Dance) Em Bollon (Surf and Wake) Paul Platt David Ativie (Boxing) Dave Kingsford (Rugby) Hadley White (M football) Rob Beaumont (Squash) Full Colours: Matthew Sharp (Archery) Nicole Constantinou (Ballroom and Latin) Ashley Epps (Boat) Daniel Bodey (Canoe) Stuart Skeldon (Canoe) Jonathan Grilo (M Football) Stavros Panagiotou (M Football) Anthony Hage (Rugby) Guy Cologne-Brookes (Rugby) Melissa Dee (W Rugby) James Lovell (Rugby) Christopher Lyde (Ultimate) Half Colours: Tsz (Christy) Ngan (Badminton) James Horton (Canoe) Bianca Millan (Cheerleading) Sam Willstrop (Cheerleading) Pravir Sharma (Cricket) Robert Wareing (Cricket) Stuart Warner (Cricket) Sarah Grimshaw (Equestrian) Shelley Watkinson (Equestrian) Adam Duke (M Football) Anastasios Rossides (M Football) Liam Hark (M Football) Max Gray (M Football) Robert Wareing (Golf) Anya Roberts (Hockey) Madeleine Retter (Hockey) Scott Daughters (Hockey) Bethan Conroy (Netball) Stacey Warren (Netball) Adam Cole (Rifle) Charlie Paxton (Rugby) Joe Winstanley (Rugby) Matej Fuchs (Snowsports) Chris Phillips (Sub Aqua) Daniel Waller (Sub Aqua) Callum Spray (Swimming & Waterpolo) Danielle Robinson (Trampoline) Alix Henry (Ultimate) Riccardo Imbriano (Ultimate)
2012/13 BUCS winners

Atfer a hugely successful year for Team Surrey overall, we can now give credit where its due to the teams who have won their BUCSs league this year.
Volleyball Womens 1st Team Netball 1st Team Netball 2nd Team Netball 3rd Team Netball 4th Team Basketball Womens 1st Team Fencing Mens 1st Team Fencing Womens 1st Team Football Mens 2nd Team Squash Womens 1st Team Waterpolo Mens Team And in addition to these huge successes, we should also recognise the teams who participated in BUCS for the first time this year: Canoe Slalom Canoe Polo Womens Volleyball American Football How can you get involved next year? The Sports Executive Elections are coming up on Tuesday 4th June at Sports Standing; this is a really great opportunity to get up close and personal with the running of Team Surrey. You have roles as a sports executive team but also head up your remit. For any more information on how to run or the positions email ussu.sports@surrey.ac.uk A huge thank you to the Sports Exec team of 2012/13: VP Sports & Recreation Arabella Gilby SE Chair - Jordan Thomson SE Secretary - Hannah Waterhouse SE Development - Jenny Cusselle SE Management - Veronica Melkonian SE Communications - Nat Nabi SE Events & Recreation - Georgie Smith SE Coaching & Volunteering - Dan Jacobs
KWAF a success
By Arabella Gilby, VP Sports
Goodbye message from Anna Giles

This year as sports editor has flown by, and thanks to such a successful year for Team Surrey, the articles have been a joy to include as mostly they have consisted of the fantastic sporting achievements of so many clubs and individuals here at our University. I have had my eyes opened to the vast range of sports on offer, and I hope that their extensive coverage over the past year will have encouraged even more people to get involved. Congratulations to all the clubs for an exceptional year and lets hope the success continues!
ou said Wednesday Afternoon Teaching was an issue, so what happened? Before Christmas there was a relaunch of the KWAF (Keep Wednesday Afternoons Free) campaign, we managed to get a total of 1062 people signing the petition equating in 14.2% of the total Surrey population in support. Some key stats are as follows, 64% of respondents missed out on extracurricular activity because of teaching on a Wednesday afternoon. I am in favour [of Wednesday afternoons being free] because sports/societies are key to increasing an individuals employability. Sport isnt just about participation, its about being proud
to support your University outside of league tables... Not only will it build a greater sense of community among the students but there would be massive health benefits involved with active participation. In January the University started to write a Timetabling policy and things didnt look to great, but in May VP Education Sam Ratzer and VP Sport, myself, sat on the draft policy review and the student voice was heard. There is now an official policy which states that teaching on a Wednesday afternoon is now between the hours of 9 and 12. Previously there had been no rule, but the unofficial policy was 9-1, this is a massive change and step in the right direction. From 2013/14 there will be no teaching on Wednesday afternoons.
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2012/13 club round-ups

Netball
By Katy Illife, Netball President
Ultimate Frisbee
losses and 1 draw, having played 40 matches, resulting in winning all four BUCS leagues, being promoted, and making Team Surrey history in the process. Social Netball has progressed hugely this year, with numbers increasing and there being more opportunity for players to play competitively if they wished in local netball leagues. Id like to record my thanks to Head Coach Tamsin Greenway, the committee, Sharon Garner, Naomi Taylor, and all the players this year for their hard work and commitment. It has been a brilliant year, and has solidified Surrey Netball as being a force to be reckoned with. By Riccardo Imbriano, Ultimate Frisbee Committee
inning Most Successful Club of the Year 2013 illustrates just what a spectacular year Netball has had. With a step up of training and extra sessions, plus an introduction of a fourth team and a third coach, all squads were able to improve at a spectacular rate. Across all four teams, we only suffered 2
he Ultimate Frisbee club is coming to the end of its most successful season since it was founded in 1999. With a number of Freshers recruited, building on the previous years intake, the club is in a healthy position with over 40 members to progress in the next few years. This has not only meant improved results on the pitch, but has also meant the social side has been excellent as well. Some highlights of the year include the Open team finishing 2nd at both Indoor and Outdoor Regionals and therefore gaining qualification to Division 1 Nationals, (which had previously never been done Outdoors), but the real success came in Mixed tournaments. This began in February when the team
came 2nd in the country at Mixed Indoor Nationals, having never previously finished in the Top 16. We had prepared extensively for this by attending a couple of warmup tournaments and training together for months and it paid off with many of the players getting to play in their first National final against local rivals Sussex. This was a massive result for the club and definitely made a big impression in the Ultimate community. The team also played at Mixed Outdoor Nationals for the first time, coming 10th and further cementing ourselves as one of the top mixed teams in the UK. The club is in a good position to build on the achievements of the year, taking on the strengths developed throughout the club to progress into next year stronger than ever.
Tennis
By Owen Davis, Tennis Club President
Fencing
By Gareth Raynes, Fencing Club
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The Mens teams have had a great year too, with the first team being promoted to Division 1. Outside of BUCS, we have had a great deal of successes including our 24-hour fencing marathon which raised more than 6000 for charity and earned us the Steve the Stag award at the recent Colours Ball, an emormous amount of money for a great cause. Liz Ng is now the womens national champion for foil, a welldeserved title recognising her work and achievements in recent times. Were all looking forward to next year, and all the successes it will hopefully bring!
his year has been a fantastic one for Fencing in all areas of the club. In particular, our Womens first team are now the first Team Surrey team ever to be in the premiership for their sport, which is a fantastic achievement.
s this year draws to a close, we can proudly say that that we have had another very successful year at the tennis club! From shouting into megaphones at Freshers Fayre right up to hosting our AGM and writing an annual report to rival the length and depth of War and Peace, it has constantly been a vibrant and exciting club to be part of! With over 65 members we have cemented ourselves as one of the largest clubs at Team Surrey, and have introduced new additions to our weekly routine to provide for people of different standards; such as beginners coaching and intermediate hitting sessions. Our BUCS sides continue to perform in the higher divisions of the tennis leagues, with our ladies
team (captained by Stag Sports Editor Anna!) coming close to gaining promotion to Division 1A this year. Social tennis, despite unsurprisingly being unable to maintain the average of 40 people for 6 courts that we started with in October, has remained successful despite regularly suffering conditions that make the Indian monsoon season look like a light shower. On the social side the club has continued to make the most of drinks offers at Citrus, as well as making our return pilgrimage back to Saloufest, with involuntary hair shaving and bus chundering never in short supply! Looking forward to next year, were lucky to have a committee full of enthusiasm and ideas to take the club to new heights! For anyone around next year; dont miss out!
See you next year, Surrey!

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Issue 60 Wednesday 29th May 2013

The Games Maker

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News Editor: Rachel Thomason | Copy Editor: Tina Morman

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Charlie Taylor, Marketing

Hannah Roberts-Owen, Deputy Editor (Design)

Ankur Banerjee, all round good guy

Abbie Stone, Editor in Chief

My last Editors note *sob*

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Union Contact: ussu.information@surrey.ac.uk

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Rachel Thomason News Editor

University awards nights recognise outstanding student achievments

SSP lottery fund helps to launch Game on Guildford

Colours Ball 2012

Surrey English academic named a BBC New Generation Think 2013

Dr Gregory Tate named as a New Generation Thinker for 2012

Union Contact: ussu.information@surrey.ac.uk

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Welfare woes and wins

Goodbye from our lovely President Dave!

KWAF: The Results!

Unitemp of the Year Awards 2013

The Winner and Runners up celebrated their achievements at Roots Bar

Best Marketing Campaign: Hannah Roberts-Owen & Charlie Taylor

Most enthusiastic: Alex Smith & Ellis Taylor

Stag girls get glammed up for red carpet night

Most innovative: Shalini Thondrayen

Impressive Dedication: Candice Ritchie Best connections: Tiffany Stoneman

Most Controversial Section: Justine Crossan Most Improved: Anna Giles

Alexandra and Ankur at SurreyDecides

Widest range of articles: Emily Smart

The Stag team having a laugh at Freshers Fayre

Best newcomer: Emma Fleming

Outstanding Contribution to The Stag: Ankur Banerjee

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OPINION & ANALYSIS

Opinion & Analysis

Woolwich attack, Terrorism?

There is a problem with Page 3

No More Page 3 campaigners outside The Sun HQ

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The new normal

Google Glasses, are we seeing too much?

The new normal

Features Editor: Ellis Taylor | Copy Editor: Tessa Morgan

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On the road with Ankur

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The Stag|29th May 2013

The Stags guide to graduation

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The Stag|29th May 2013

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